Want to know how to crush it in real estate—even as the market changes? On this episode of Off Script, nationally-ranked agent Ben Smale spills exactly how he built a thriving business in Omaha, serving over 100 families a year while living a balanced, fulfilling life. 🚀

Whether you’re a new agent, top producer, or curious about what’s REALLY working in today’s real estate market, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and hard-won wisdom:

- Ben’s journey from teaching to dominating Nebraska real estate

- How grit, intentionality, and integrity drive long-term success

- Real-world tips for buyer and seller consultations that save you hours

- Setting expectations, mastering relationship-building, and scaling your business

- Updates & predictions for the Omaha, Nebraska housing market in 2024

- Insights for building a referable business rooted in service and trust

Plus, Ben shares his daily habits for balancing health, family, travel, and real estate—and how you can too.

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Welcome to the first Off Script episode of 2026! Hosts Will May and Ashley Cerveny dive deep into their 2025 recap, revealing eye-opening brokerage numbers, major team wins, and lessons learned. They unveil big changes for the Toast Real Estate Brokerage—including launching a brand-new staging company—and set ambitious goals for the year ahead.

This episode is packed with actionable insights on:

• How to track (and use!) your numbers for breakthrough growth
• Navigating the new “normal” in the real estate market
• Why skillful conversations and setting clear expectations matter more than ever
• The power of database marketing, including an inside look at their 86-touchpoint system
• Smart strategies for connecting with clients in a shifting landscape
• What’s really happening—right now—with buyers and sellers

Plus, hear about the upcoming “Agent Advantage” event series, tips for thriving in today’s reality, and candid talk on the essential skills every agent needs to succeed in 2026. Whether you’re a seasoned agent or just getting started, this episode delivers real talk, real numbers, and real strategies to help you win in the year ahead.

Listen now and stay Off Script with Will May and Ashley Cerveny!

We’re sharing our full vision for 2026 — the agents we’re looking for, how our team is structured, and what makes our brokerage different from the rest.

In this episode, we break down:

🏗️ Our three real estate models — Core, Shared Services, and Independent

🎯 The kind of agents we’re looking to bring on in 2026

💡 Why culture, accountability, and alignment matter more than splits

🚀 How we’re helping agents grow faster through coaching, systems, and proven models

🤝 What makes our environment unique for driven, growth-minded real estate professionals

If you’re a real estate agent in 2026 looking for a brokerage that prioritizes growth, collaboration, and leadership — this episode gives you an inside look at how we operate and what’s coming next.