realtor – The Sale Ring

Episode 126: Leveraging Your Circle of Influence

By thesalering | October 24, 2025

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As a real estate or auction professional, one of your main sources for quality leads can be your circle of influence. In this episode we discuss a systematic process to identifying “who” should be in your circle of influence, how to inventory and manage these individuals and ultimately “how” to engage them with quality conversation, high profile information and multiple ways to make yourself relevant and important to them. The key to harvesting leads from your circle of influence is to be Top of Mind when they know of someone needing real estate or auction services. Enjoy the show.

Episode 116: Top 5 Reasons Why Real Estate Agents Fail

By thesalering | March 4, 2025

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We have an interesting podcast show about the top 5 reasons that real estate agents do not make it in this business. Lots of insight that we learned from the 100th Anniversary of United Country Real Estate and talking to brokers that manage agents. If you are a managing broker and are looking to sharpen your recruiting skills, then understanding why agents fail should be at the top of your list. Enjoy the show.

Episode 115: Selling Property in Costa Rica with Mike Krieg

By thesalering | February 5, 2025

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Guess who just sold the largest contiguous land tract in Costa Rica. Mike Krieg joins us in the studio and talks about selling a HUGE Aloe Vera farm in Costa Rica, with all the complexities and rewards of a mega transaction. If you like interesting stories then this episode is for you. We also discuss the in-country differences of open listings versus exclusive right to sell listings, and the risk of spending enormous amounts of marketing money on a foreign transaction. Enjoy the show.

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Episode 113: Sharing Commissions with Other Brokers

By thesalering | December 19, 2024

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In this episode we are joined by our good friend Jimmie Dean Coffey, as we discuss the art and benefits of commission sharing with other brokers. We have to keep in mind who we are working for and what is in the “Sellers” best interest, while also being fair to the company that is executing most of the work in the listing and sales process. We take a deeper dive into the nuances of buyer’s agent compensation at auction, as well as traditional sales. This is a great episode that has a ton of well experienced discussion around this topic. Enjoy the show.

Episode 112: Enhancing Your Google Business Page with Eric Hoots

By thesalering | November 25, 2024

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We are joined in the studio by Eric Hoots of AuctionSphereHQ.com which specializes in developing, enhancing and growing your companies Google Business Page. Did you know that your Google business profile, photos, blogs, reviews and ultimately performance are all things you can work on to increase your web presence and recognition on searches. In this episode we take a deep dive into the fundamentals of increasing your rankings and opportunities for customer engagement with your Google Business Page. Enjoy the show as there is a ton of great content in this episode.

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Episode 109: Direct Mailing Tactics for Success

By thesalering | October 10, 2024

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Join us as we discuss powerful tactics to use while direct mailing post cards and letters to property owners. The frequency is important as well as the messaging being sent out. Learn how to send information, versus just a direct solicitation. We also discuss planning models for annual marketing spend and how plan for direct mailing a year in advance. Enjoy the show..

Episode 100: Commercial Office Space with Russell Hughes

By thesalering | May 3, 2024

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We are joined by Mr. Russell Hughes of Hughes Realty Advisors to discuss the continuing issues with vacant office space in the U.S. Russell gives us valuable insight into what is currently happening with office space and what the future might hold. We also have some interesting trivia discussions about many topics, so enjoy the show.

Episode 97: Recruiting Productive Agents with Chase & Nate

By thesalering | March 8, 2024

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Recruiting productive agents is on most brokers top priority list these days, but the task is not getting any easier. In this episode we dive into who tends to make a good agent and then how to find them. Next we discuss the typical interview questions which yield the best results with bringing new agents onboard and setting initial expectations. This is a great episode with Nate Ryan and Chase Walker in the studio with us. Enjoy the show.

Episode 94: Building Rapport with Clients

By thesalering | November 28, 2023

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In this episode we discuss the 12 steps to building rapport with clients through effective communication skills, active listening and being responsive. Trina and Shawn go through a list of time tested essentials for establishing a positive and productive relationship with prospective clients and customers. We hope you enjoy this info packed episode.

Episode 75: The Changes in the Real Estate and Auction Industry

By thesalering | August 4, 2022

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Lots of changes happening in both the real estate world as well as the auction industry. More and more auctioneers moving to online bidding platforms, consolidation of auction groups happening around the country, and we are now seeing the housing markets beginning to slow. Homes are spending more time on the shelf before offers are presented, what does all of this mean? Jimmie Dean Coffey joins us in the studio and we discuss the changing times and what it means for the real estate and auction industry’s. Enjoy the show.