137. Brittini Bowers: Building the Bowers Team & Acquiring Assets
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
On today’s episode I sit down with someone incredibly special, my wife Brittini Bowers. For the past 20 years, Brittini has played a major role in building The Bowers Team. In 2019, she made the bold decision to leave her job and take on the business full time as CEO, and it is no coincidence that the business reached the next level when she joined full time. We talk about her perspective on scaling the business, building and dismantling a team of 14, buying 20 single family homes, and leading an eXp Realty organization with 147 agents. It was fun hearing her insights, especially things...
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136. Keith Riddle: Building a 150-Agent Brokerage and Investing in Real Estate
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
On today’s episode, I’m joined by Keith Riddle from Spokane, Washington. Keith shares his journey from starting out as a solo agent to building a thriving independent brokerage with 150 agents. He eventually made the decision to merge his brokerage with eXp Realty, and he opens up about the challenges of running a brokerage and what made eXp the right fit for him. Keith also dives into his experience flipping homes and investing in real estate. He talks about how he built his company and how he encouraged his agents to adopt an investor mindset so they could start building wealth and...
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135: Navigating Commercial & Residential Real Estate With Daniel Papin
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
In this episode of the agentXcel Podcast, we’re joined by Daniel Papin, a versatile realtor with a unique blend of experience in both commercial and residential real estate. After relocating from Chicago to Arizona in 2019, Daniel made a successful transition from commercial deals to discovering a true passion for helping clients navigate residential transactions. We explore Daniel’s journey through the industry — from sourcing commercial opportunities to understanding the numbers that drive smart investing. He shares how to confidently guide clients through major decisions and explains...
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134. Scaling to $23M: Nolan Rucker’s Mindset & Profit-First Approach
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
On today’s episode, we welcome back Nolan Rucker, who wrapped up 2024 with an incredible $23,000,000 in sales volume as a solo agent. He shares how he approached growth by focusing on modeling agents who have already achieved what he aspires to, rather than trying to reinvent the wheel. His strategy is simple: model, duplicate, and implement. Nolan also dives into how he chooses mentors—not just those making the money he wants to make, but those living the lifestyle he envisions for himself. Beyond sales volume, he emphasizes the importance of profitability and...
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133. Chris Bowers: How Joining EXP Changed My Life
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
In this episode, Chris Bowers shares his real estate journey, from starting in the industry to making the pivotal switch to EXP Realty. We dive deep into his experiences with Keller Williams, HomeSmart, and what ultimately led him to EXP. Chris reveals the challenges and benefits of transitioning, the new business models that reshaped his approach, and how he's helping other agents build successful careers. Plus, we discuss the power of community, collaboration, and recruiting—breaking down common misconceptions and the future of real estate models. Whether you’re a brand-new agent, a...
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132. Ari Jakobov: The Daily Habits Of A 21 Year Old That Closed $68 Million
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
Success in real estate doesn’t happen overnight, but at just 21 years old, Ari has already closed over $68 million in sales. In this episode, Chris Bowers sits down with Ari to break down exactly how he achieved such rapid success and what it takes to stand out in a competitive industry. Ari shares the daily habits that keep him disciplined and focused, the mindset shifts that separate top agents from the rest, and the strategies he uses to build confidence and close high-ticket deals. He also reflects on the biggest lessons he has learned throughout his journey and how others can apply them...
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131. Chris Bowers : How to Build a Success Framework & Stay Focused in Real Estate
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
In this episode, Chris takes a deep dive into the mindset and strategies needed to maintain laser-sharp focus, navigate overwhelming ideas, and build a clear, actionable roadmap to success. He explores the power of discipline through the 75 Hard Challenge, sharing insights on how this mental toughness program can transform not just fitness but an overall approach to life and business. Beyond that, Chris breaks down the key principles of effective time management, showing how to structure the day for maximum productivity while avoiding burnout. He discusses the importance of...
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130. Kim LaCapra: Why Realtors Need a Strong Social Media Presence
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
Kim was an agent in Miami who started using Instagram to build her own business. As she saw success, she was asked by her brokerage to teach other agents in the company how to do the same. It didn’t take long for Kim to realize she had a valuable service on her hands, and she soon began offering social media coaching and management to Realtors at other brokerages. Today, Kim is the owner of helloagent.social, a company that helps real estate agents master social media, particularly Instagram. She shares her expertise on why a strong social media presence is no longer optional for...
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129. The Power of Authenticity in Real Estate with Betsy DiGiovanni & Shelly Albetta.
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
In this episode, Betsy and Shelly AKA The Property Twins bring an infectious energy as they dive deep into why authenticity is the key to success in real estate. They share their journey of building a niche Facebook group, how they expanded it into in-person meetups, and the impact it's had on their business. Betsy and Shelly also open up about why they made the move to eXp Realty. They found a group of agents they define as #goals inspiring professionals running the kind of businesses they aspired to build. Seeing the opportunity to learn and grow with like-minded agents, they made the...
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128. Zach Young: Real Estate, Fitness and Sobriety
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
In this episode, we sit down with Zach Young, a rising star in the real estate industry, who’s making waves as the go-to Realtor in his neighborhood. Zach reveals his unique approach to staying top of mind, including how he became the admin of an existing neighborhood Facebook group and leverages it to grow his business. He also shares how his passion for health and fitness has created unexpected opportunities, helping him build meaningful connections within his CrossFit community that have translated into business success. But Zach’s story doesn’t stop there. He opens up...
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