From Snowboarder to Ninja: First Impressions from the Ninja Installation
The Ninja Selling Podcast
In this exciting episode of the Ninja Selling Podcast, host Eric Thompson interviews Fancy Rutherford live from the Ninja Installation! Join them during a lunch break on the final day of the Installation to get a fresh, first-hand perspective on the Ninja Selling experience. Fancy, a successful real estate agent in the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe resort market, shares her initial takeaways and insights as a first-time attendee. Eric and Fancy delve into her unique background as a professional snowboarder and how the persistence, resilience, and sales skills honed in that career have...
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The $1 Million Secret with Amy Balewicz
The Ninja Selling Podcast
Eric Thompson welcomes Amy Balewicz, a real estate Ninja from the Boston area, to the podcast today for an in-depth discussion regarding strategies for achieving remarkable success. Delving into Amy's journey of making a million dollars in real estate and increasing her business by 43% year over year, our duo focuses on leverage, learning how to create a lifestyle that suits individual needs, and how to get better results by carefully managing time and energy. Today, you will also discover the secrets behind Amy's achievements, learn about actionable steps to elevate real estate sales by...
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The Secret to Guilt-Free Client Follow Up
The Ninja Selling Podcast
This week, host Rob Nelson welcomes back Ninja Instructor Peter Parnegg, fresh off the road from teaching across the Midwest and South. Peter shares his insights into the pervasive "sales paranoia" that plagues many real estate agents, and together, he and Rob break down practical strategies to overcome this fear and build genuine connections with clients. This insightful conversation delves into the root causes of sales reluctance, highlighting the fear of being perceived as "salesy." Rob and Peter discuss the power of projection, the importance of shifting focus from self to client,...
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Unlocking the Power of Your Hot and Warm List: Strategies from Joe Robert and Mark Johnson
The Ninja Selling Podcast
Join Eric Thompson on the Ninja Selling Podcast as he welcomes back three-time guest Joe Robert of Rev Real Estate in New Orleans, along with his Ninja Coach, Mark Johnson. This episode is a deep dive into building and leveraging your hot and warm list, revealing strategies that have fueled Joe's incredible success. You'll learn how Joe and his business partner, Brett, have amassed over $23 million in potential volume within their hot, warm, and "hot and confused" lists, and the actionable tactics they use to convert these prospects into clients. Joe shares his top takeaway from the Ninja Now...
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Turning Real Estate Reviews and Events into Transactions with Lori Chamberlain and Lisa Connors
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Get ready to be inspired! On this episode of the Ninja Selling Podcast, Eric Thompson welcomes Ninja agent Lori Chamberlain and her coach, Lisa Connors, to uncover the powerful strategies behind Lori's consistent success. Prepare to learn how Lori turned a commitment to real estate reviews and client events into a thriving business and a loyal client base. This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to boost their transaction numbers and cultivate raving fans through genuine connection and value. Lori shares her incredible story of how she transformed her approach to...
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Become the CEO of Your Relationships with Meaghan Austin
The Ninja Selling Podcast
Want to know the secret to consistent, impressive growth in real estate, even in a fluctuating market? Join Eric Thompson on the Ninja Selling Podcast as he interviews Meaghan Austin, a dynamic Ninja agent with Allen Tate Beverly-Hanks in Asheville, North Carolina. In just four years in the business, Meaghan has achieved a remarkable 20% year-over-year growth, consistently outperforming market trends. This episode dives deep into Meaghan's journey, revealing how she leverages the Ninja 9 Success Habits and a CEO mindset to build a thriving relationship-based business. From her background in...
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How to Effectively Hand Off Your Real Estate Business
The Ninja Selling Podcast
On this episode of the Ninja Selling Podcast, Eric Thompson is joined by Joanne DeLeon, a realtor at The Group Real Estate and Ninja Coach, and her partner Anastasija Mamatsiuk, to explore the often-challenging topic of transitioning a real estate business. Joanne and Anastasija are in the process of doing this masterfully, offering a real-world example of how to make a business transition successful for all parties involved. This episode is perfect for real estate professionals who are considering their exit strategy, want to build a sustainable legacy, or are simply curious about what a...
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Bounce Back
The Ninja Selling Podcast
Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Ninja Selling Podcast! This episode kicks off 2025 with a special theme of resilience and renewal, featuring inspiring stories from Jonny Layne, a successful real estate agent with Compass, alongside insights from Ninja Coach, Jon Hill. This episode explores overcoming adversity, the importance of mindset in achieving success, and practical strategies for maintaining peak performance in the competitive field of real estate. Jonny shares his remarkable journey, from facing homelessness as a child to becoming a top-performing realtor, offering a unique...
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What's Your 2025 Word of the Year?
The Ninja Selling Podcast
Welcome to the latest episode of the Ninja Selling Podcast where hosts Rob Nelson and Peter Parnegg explore the transformative power of choosing a "word of the year" as a guiding principle for personal and professional growth. Peter shares how this simple yet profound exercise can reframe behaviors, align goals, and anchor affirmations, offering practical examples from his own life and coaching experience. Together, Rob and Peter dive into the nuances of business planning, personal reflection, and using tools like AI to enhance clarity and intentionality as you prepare for the year ahead....
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Make 2025 Your Best Year Ever in Real Estate
The Ninja Selling Podcast
In this latest instalment of the Ninja Selling Podcast, host Eric Thompson is joined by Jerry Beers, a respected Ninja coach, to explore effective business planning strategies for achieving a phenomenal 2025. They delve into the powerful "stop and start" list methodology, and uncover surprising parallels between law enforcement and real estate success. Listeners can anticipate practical takeaways ready for immediate implementation! This episode focuses on strategic planning and self-reflection, examining both actions to cease and activities to initiate within one's real estate business....
info_outlineIn today’s unique and informative episode, Rob Nelson and Eric Thompson delve into the strategies for living a drama free life. As the newly appointed head of Ninja Coaching, Eric brings his extensive 30-year experience in real estate and two decades as a Ninja to the forefront, sharing practical wisdom from his book, No Drama Zone. The discussion highlights how his calm and strategic approach has positively impacted his team, especially during the challenging period of 2020.
Throughout the episode, Eric identifies the three root causes of drama—dramatic people, low trust, and lack of clarity—and provides insights on how to address these to reduce chaos in life. The episode also explores the significance of adopting a proactive mindset, known as the player mentality, and the importance of setting clear boundaries and learning to say "no." By focusing on what you can control, Eric emphasizes, you can create a more peaceful and productive environment.
Listeners, today, are even treated to a special segment where Eric reads directly from his book, offering actionable advice on maintaining balance and focus in both personal and professional settings. And to help listeners even further, Eric invites them to embark on a transformative 100-day journey with daily lessons from his book, ensuring these principles become ingrained in their everyday lives. This episode has it all!
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Episode Highlights:
00:00:21 Introduction of Eric
00:01:54 His qualifications and experience
00:03:43 Eric’s tenure as president of The Group
00:05:23 His inspiration behind writing No Drama Zone
00:08:11 Three root causes of drama
00:10:57 Player vs. victim mindset
00:13:13 Real estate transactions and drama
00:14:17 The importance of clarity
00:18:41 The No Drama Zone audiobook and the Ninja Selling No Drama Zone
00:19:45 Eric’s reading of the first section of No Drama Zone
Key Takeaways:
"Drama sucks the life and soul out of us. Drama moves in where inspiration, focus, and clarity once lived."
"There's an inverse relationship between trust and drama."
"Players simply focus on the things that they can control, and they get fully in control of those things."
"Without certainty and clarity, there is drama."
"It's time to get over it. No more keeping score in your personal relationships."
"Judging puts you on a path to be old and grumpy. Curiosity puts you on a path to be wise and cheerful."
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