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Realtor Safety and Self Defence

Realtor Safety and Self Defence

Written by: Rob & Beth Andress
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Realtor Safety and Self Defence is a bold podcast hosted by the dynamic husband and wife team of Rob and Beth Andress. As the founders and operators of Street Safe Self Defence, they bring a wealth of violence prevention knowledge and experience to the table. Rob has over 3 decades of experience as a real estate professional and understands the risks you face every day in your industry. Together, Rob and Beth have changed the way real estate professionals do their jobs and helped thousands of professionals who work within the Real Estate Industry across Canada have a safer career – and life.

Deeply rooted in their programs is a comprehensive understanding of violence, predatory behaviour, and the human body's response to fear and threats. Equally vital is the cultivation of awareness and the right mindset necessary to fight for one's life.
Rob and Beth seamlessly combine these critical foundations with easy-to-learn and memorable skills that are universally effective. Their mission is to empower real estate professionals from across Toronto, Hamilton, Durham, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Vancouver and the rest of Canada, with the tools and knowledge to create safe spaces for themselves every day while doing their jobs.

Join Rob and Beth Andress on as they delve into engaging discussions, share personal anecdotes, and interview industry experts. Together, they unravel the complexities of prospects vs. predators, safety protocols, and the psychology behind preventing and responding to potential threats. Whether you're a seasoned real estate professional or just starting your career, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking to enhance their personal safety in the demanding world of real estate

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Episodes
  • Creepology

    Creepology
    Jan 7 2024

    In this episode Rob and Beth discuss the issue of "creepers" or low-level sexual predators in the real estate industry.

    They highlight the importance of setting boundaries and not tolerating inappropriate behaviour, even if it might risk losing a potential client. They recommend the book "Creepology: Self-Defence for Your Social Life" by Anna Baldassari as a resource for dealing with such situations and Rob and Beth emphasize real estate professionals, regardless of gender, have the right to feel safe and comfortable in their work environment.

    Link to AR Banks’ Creepology

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    26 mins
  • What is a Process Predator?

    What is a Process Predator?
    Dec 17 2023

    In this episode Rob and Beth discuss the concept of a "process predator" in the real estate industry, based on an article by Lee Goldstein and Dave Ledger.

    A process predator is an individual who learns from contacting multiple realtors, becoming more familiar with their routines and language, and developing a process to attack them.

    These predators are not opportunistic, but rather plan their attacks, often over weeks, months, or even years. They go through stages of initial focus, focusing behaviour, fantasy, and stage setting before executing their plan. Realtors need to be able to identify these behaviours and red flags to prevent attacks and the industry isn’t helping right now.

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    8:33 The Initial Focus of Predators on Realtors
    10:59 When Predators Enter the Research Phase of Their Attack
    14:11 Fantasy Development and Stalking
    21:46 The Risk of Multiple Appointments

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    32 mins
  • When Realtors are Too Polite for Their Own Safety

    When Realtors are Too Polite for Their Own Safety
    Dec 3 2023

    It’s an odd problem being too polite. But realtors often put their safety at risk by being overly polite and accommodating. Admirable qualities for sure but they can lead to them ignoring their intuition when something feels off.

    Real Estate agents need to control their environment and not be afraid to say no when necessary.

    And an important point, an agent should never lead on a showing. Always position yourself closest to the exit. And listen to your intuition.

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    25 mins
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