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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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_outlineRob Nelson and Peter Parnegg team up to share invaluable lessons from Peter’s recent business planning roadshow across the Midwest on today’s episode. They delve into strategies for bridging the “great divide” in the real estate market, highlighting why some agents excel while others face challenges. Listeners will learn the critical importance of integrating the Ninja Nine practices into daily routines and preparing early for year-end to set the stage for a productive new year.
Peter shares his observations about the widening gap in the real estate industry and explains how mindset shifts and proactive routines can turn challenges into opportunities. Together, Rob and Peter also break down essential components of effective business planning, such as maintaining an updated client database and using time-blocking to overcome procrastination. The episode underscores the value of consistency, exemplified by an agent’s simple change that led to a $415,000 deal. Concluding with motivating advice, our hosts encourage listeners to commit to actionable steps that will empower their real estate journey and lead to lasting success.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Business Planning Roadshow Insights
01:20 The Great Divide Among Realtors
02:24 Realtors Emotional Investment and Commitment
03:23 Importance of December for Business Flow
05:28 Real Estate Cycles and Annual Planning
06:44 Why Start Business Planning Early?
08:15 Clearing Low Level Guilt for Better Performance
09:28 Key Actions for an Effective Business Plan
10:38 Updating Your Database - A Game Changer
12:06 Implementing and Incentivizing the Ninja Nine
14:10 Challenges in Time Blocking and Routine Building
16:42 Integrity in Completing Tasks Consistently
17:43 Grace in Imperfection and Ongoing Course Corrections
19:22 Simple and Cost Effective Business Planning Steps
22:12 2025 - The Year of Fluency and Buyer Seller Process
23:11 Choosing Your Word of the Year
24:54 Examples of Corrective and Aspirational Words
26:46 Cumulative Benefits of Word of the Year Choices
28:43 Final Encouragement for Business Planning
Key Takeaways:
"The great divide: 10-15% of realtors thrive, while 70-75% struggle. A divide within the divide is emerging."
"Answer unknown calls with positivity. It could lead to unexpected opportunities."
"The real estate agent's year starts in November, not January. Prime the pump for January results."
"Get your database right. Everything you don't do keeps you living in the past."
"The done business plan is the best business plan. Start and end your plan in a single day."
"Simplify your business plan: database, postcards, income goal, transactions."
"Make the effort. Every time you do, you'll be glad you did."
"A focused fool can accomplish more than a distracted genius. Keep doing without immediate reward."
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