Success in real estate isn’t built on shortcuts or trends. It’s built on clear principles and intentional action over time. In this episode, Dylan de Bruin shares 26 guiding principles that have shaped his leadership, his team, and his career over the past 20 years. The conversation centers on putting people before transactions, creating real value, consulting instead of selling, and building the habits and mindset required for long-term success.

00:00 Introduction to the More Than More Podcast

00:24 Reflecting on Strategic Planning and Success

01:15 Principles for Success in 2026

01:22 Putting People Before Transactions

01:59 Creating Value Before Expecting Returns

02:47 Focusing on Positivity and Control

06:46 Defining Success and Prioritizing

07:56 Winning the Day and Long-Term Thinking

11:19 Gratitude and Positive Surroundings

14:36 Essentialism and Business Pathways

16:09 Delivering Leadership, Relationship, and Creativity

16:42 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Join Dylan De Bruin alongside Chris Chiaramonte, Ethan Hokel, and Jason Mickelson as they explore where the real estate market has been, where it appears to be heading, and what a more “normalized” market could look like in the year ahead. The group debates projections for existing and new home sales, discusses the role of interest rates and potential government intervention, and breaks down how shifting market conditions are impacting buyer and seller behavior.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:28 Catching Up: Recent Events and Milestones

01:53 Market Sentiments and Buyer Activity

04:11 Debate: Should Interest Rates Come Down?

06:02 Impact of Interest Rates on Affordability

13:44 News and Legislative Updates

17:58 Inventory and New Construction Trends

26:21 Analyzing Recent Home Price Trends

27:06 Projections for Home Price Appreciation

28:03 Debating the Impact of Interest Rates on Home Prices

29:13 Affordability and Wage Growth

30:53 Challenges for First-Time Home Buyers

31:27 Future Home Sales Projections

39:04 Reflecting on Market Conditions and Strategies

49:14 The Importance of Agent Skills in a Changing Market

50:51 Closing Thoughts and Future Predictions

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Growth isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing the right things consistently. This episode focuses on planning with the end in mind, why activities matter more than outcomes, and how the actions you take early in the year create momentum that compounds over time. The conversation also introduces the January Activities Challenge as a simple way to stay focused on the inputs that drive sustainable growth.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to the Build a Better Business Series

00:23 Kicking Off the New Year: Planning and Activities

01:58 The Importance of Early Year Activities

04:14 Naming the Business Planner

05:44 Goal Setting Principles and Strategies

09:06 The Role of Business in Achieving Personal Goals

10:27 Activities Challenge Overview

11:00 The Rivalry and the Contest

11:41 The Power of Activities Over Results

13:10 Implementing High Impact Prospecting

14:38 Understanding the Client’s Journey

16:30 The Activities Challenge Scorecard

19:30 Starting the Year Right

21:05 Conclusion and Upcoming Events