123. Dustin Runyon: Mastering Personal Accountability
Release Date: 11/15/2024
160. Taylor Tucker: 10K Instagram followers in one year and the confidence to bet on yourself
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
On today’s episode of the agentXcel podcast we have Taylor Tucker, a 24-year-old Realtor who just crossed her two-year mark and is already building real momentum by betting on herself, working hard, and showing up authentically online and in real life. Taylor shares how she started on a team and built her initial pipeline through massive action, including 30 open houses in 30 days and 50 open houses in two months during the peak of summer. Those conversations turned into real transactions, including her first home sold from a neighbor who walked into an open house. She explains why she left...
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159. Lexy Komichak: How to stay calm, sell listings fast, and win in any market
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
On today’s episode of the agentXcel podcast we have Lexy Komichak, and we get into what it really looks like to grow fast without your life getting heavier. Lexy shares what it meant to hit the eXp Arizona leaderboard, why accolades are fun but not the point, and how collaboration inside a real crew helps top agents level up without gatekeeping. We talk about mindset in a “tough market,” staying neutral in hard conversations, and why labeling everything as good or bad is what creates the stress. Lexy breaks down how she’s selling most of her listings quickly by executing on the two...
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158. Cliff Martin: From Door Knocking & Uber Rides to Top 1% Realtor
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
In this episode of the agentXcel Podcast, Chris talks with Cliff Martin, a Los Angeles born Realtor who moved his family to Tri Cities, Washington and closed 29 homes in his first year in a brand new market. Cliff failed the real estate exam eight times, passed on the ninth, and is now a top one percent agent in the United States. This conversation blends real estate strategy with faith, resilience, and serving people through some of the toughest moments of their lives. Cliff shares how he left banking and trucking to pursue real estate, pushed through embarrassment and doubt around the...
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157. Joshua Smith: Build A Brokerage Inside A Brokerage
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
Joshua Smith joins me for a wide open conversation on production at scale, money versus time, and why picking the right mountain matters more than raw hustle. He walks through his early years from 40 deals in year one to 300 a year, the painful lessons on cash flow and margins, and the moment he realized he was running adult daycare without a sellable asset. We get into his decision to shut down other ventures, move to eXp, and rebuild from zero with a simple daily plan and strict tracking. We break down exactly how he recruits. Ten cold texts every day. Four conversations on average to a yes....
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156. Jessica Lentz: How to Own Your Neighborhood Without Leaving Your House
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
On today’s episode I talk with my friend Jessica Lentz. She is tracking about 25M this year by keeping it simple. Become the local connector, serve first, and let the business follow. Jessica runs a hyperlocal, referral driven business that looks almost boring on paper, and that is the point. She manages her neighborhood Facebook group to connect people without constantly pushing listings, and she creates lightweight community events like “Egg Your Yard” that quietly build a clean database while giving families a fun experience. She publishes a small business directory, sponsors the...
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155. Jon Mark Estes: Cold Calls, Content, and Confidence
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
On today’s episode I talk with John Mark Estes. He got licensed in 2020 and has been building a consistent business ever since by leaning into two things that work for him. Social media that creates real connection and cold calling that opens real doors. We break down his daily cadence. Two hours a day calling canceled and expired listings. Theme days for outreach so the work is never a guess. Batching a full month of content at a time with a mix of talking head education and fun trending edits. Using social to stay in front of the people who already know you so they don’t forget you. He...
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154. Rudy Flores: Social Media, Leadership & Scaling a Real Estate Team
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
On today’s episode I talk with Rudy Flores. Seven years ago, Rudy was working a customer service job and trying to provide for his young family. Today he’s closing 70 plus deals a year, leading a team of 21 agents, and building a real Instagram presence that drives business. We break down how it happened. The daily routine that starts at 3:45 am. Posting consistently so people actually feel connected to you. Buying back your time with TCs and showing agents. Setting expectations with clients. Leading with accountability, faith, and service. Even planning the next chapter as his team...
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153. Kevin Langan: Owning 20 Doors and the Strategic Move from Real Broker to eXp Realty
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
In this episode of the agentXcel podcast, Chris Bowers sits down with Kevin Langan to unpack his 18-year journey in real estate. From racing motocross and working in construction to becoming a successful investor and team leader, Kevin shares how his path led him to eXp Realty and a renewed sense of purpose. He opens up about the lessons learned from the 2008 market crash, flipping hundreds of homes, building and closing a team, and discovering balance through referral-based business and rentals. The conversation explores perseverance, ego, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness in a demanding...
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152. Andrew Burnett: Scaling a Real Estate Team and Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investing
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
Andrew Burnett is a successful real estate agent, team leader, and investor based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Andrew shares his journey from running restaurants and working in timeshare sales to becoming a licensed agent and building a thriving team of 15 agents. They dive into how he has grown his investment portfolio to 54 rental properties, breaking down strategies like BRRRR, leveraging hard money loans, and managing a large portfolio effectively. Andrew and Chris also unpack what it takes to scale a real estate team, the power of intentional recruiting and onboarding, and the mindset...
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151. Hali Flickinger: How a 2x Olympian Used Instagram to Generate $40M in Volume in 2025
agentXcel with Chris Bowers
Hali Flickinger, a 2x Olympian turned top producing Realtor, shares how she took the discipline and mindset she developed as a professional athlete and applied it to real estate. In just a few short years, Hali has built a $40M a year business using Instagram as her primary lead generation strategy. She breaks down how she uses Instagram to stay laser focused on her target areas and price points. Hali also opens up about the launch of her new coaching platform, created to help other Realtors replicate her success and build thriving businesses through social media. Whether you want to scale...
info_outlineIn this episode, Dustin Runyon dives into the powerful concept of personal accountability and how it’s the key to achieving your goals. He explains why relying on feelings can hold you back, and shares actionable insights on how to stay committed and take control of your actions, even when motivation fades. Whether you’re struggling with procrastination, self-doubt, or simply feeling overwhelmed, Dustin provides practical advice to help you break free from those mental blocks and take consistent steps toward success. Tune in to learn how to set yourself up for long-term growth and start making progress today!