Ninja Selling Podcast
In this episode of the Ninja Selling Podcast, Northern Virginia Realtor and Ninja, April Myers, explores what it really looks like to stay magnetic, consistent, and growth-minded when life gets very real. Based in Arlington, Virginia, with @properties in the DC suburbs, April shares how her background as a recruiting leader and VP of strategic growth helped her become fearless in sales and build powerful relationships with agents across her market. Those relationships are now a major asset in her real estate business. But the heart of this episode is deeply personal. In late 2024, April’s...
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Eric Thompson is joined by husband-and-wife Ninjas Jeremy and Shanon Johnson, retired Air Force veterans turned real estate professionals, to explore how this dynamic duo built a purpose-driven business rooted in discipline, structure, and service. From military precision to Ninja mastery, the Johnsons have created a thriving business in Hampton Roads, Virginia, closing 44 transactions in 2024 while maintaining balance, harmony, and joy in their personal lives. This conversation delves into what it takes to run a business intentionally as a couple, rather than by accident or exhaustion. Jeremy...
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Rob sits down with a powerhouse panel made up of Spears Group’s Founder, Jonathan Spears, and its COO, Maria Coukoulis, both of whom are also co-founders of MyOps AI, and Larry Kendall, the author of Ninja Selling, to discuss a pivotal moment in every successful real estate agent's career. Together, this all-star team tackles the critical crossroads agents face: whether to continue as a solo producer or to build a high-performing real estate team. This conversation goes deep into the nuts and bolts of scaling a real estate business from the ground up. The group explores...
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Eric Thompson is joined by world-class Ninja, Ethan Shapiro, and his coach, Steve Mangelson, at a Ninja Installation in Fort Collins, Colorado, for a lively discussion about intentionally creating change. Ethan shares his journey from the grind of cold-calling to building a thriving business on genuine relationships and a unique charitable model. Together, with Steve and Eric, he offers powerful insights for achieving sustainable success and personal fulfillment in your real estate career. Ethan's transition from prospecting to a system that fosters deep client connections and improves quality...
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Host Rob Nelson welcomes industry titans Larry Kendall and Paul Silverman for an insightful and instructive discussion on navigating market uncertainty. With 80 years of combined real estate experience, they explore whether we're in the ‘best of times’ or ‘worst of times’, reveal how perspective and mindset can transform challenges into opportunities, and offer timeless wisdom for building a resilient business in any economic climate. Drawing upon decades of experience with market cycles, the guests stress the importance of adopting a ‘player’ versus ‘victim’ mindset, and...
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The truly inspiring Amanda Baker, a real estate agent from Durham, North Carolina, who is achieving incredible success in her business, joins Eric Thompson here today. Tackling the question so many of us ask: "How can I do it all?", Amanda shares her proven strategies for generating consistent high-volume sales in an ever-changing market, all while maintaining a rich and present family life. She also provides invaluable advice on how consistent routines are the secret to balancing a thriving real estate career with personal priorities, proving you do not have to sacrifice one for the other. In...
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Host Eric Thompson sits down for a thoroughly enlightening conversation with the incredibly driven Adam Sobel, a top real estate professional from North Atlanta, in today’s episode. Together, they dig into Adam’s inspiring personal journey of achieving a full year's worth of real estate production in just six months, fueled by the impending arrival of his first child and the powerful desire to be fully present for his family. This episode is packed with tangible insights for anyone looking to supercharge their real estate business, integrate work-life balance, and align professional goals...
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As the leaves turn and business planning season kicks into high gear, Rob Nelson sits down with a very special guest, Erik Hardy, the creator of the Ninja Planner. Together, they dive deep into one of the most crucial tools in the Ninja system, exploring its origin story and its role as a cornerstone for success. Rob and Erik discuss the fundamental principles of time management, accountability, and how intentional planning can dramatically increase your income per hour while helping you build a life you love - a masterclass in moving from being busy to being truly productive. In this...
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Ninja Coach Lonney Gordon joins Eric today to share his powerful story of transformation, from professional burnout and personal crisis fueled by a high-cost lead system to a thriving, relationship-based business and balanced life. He offers a practical roadmap away from the "hustle" mentality toward a sustainable career built on authentic connections. Listeners will hear how being tethered to his phone 24/7 (even in the shower) brought his family to a breaking point before he eliminated his $8,000/month lead spend and grew his business by over 30%. Lonney unveils his strategy for creating...
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Rob Nelson welcomes the all-star panel of Larry Kendall (Ninja Selling founder), Jack Miller (T3 Sixty CEO), and coach Mike Staver to the podcast today for a lively discussion on real estate industry shifts in light of the recent Compass-Anywhere merger. This episode explores industry consolidation, the psychological impact of change, and the crucial role of relationships in today's evolving real estate landscape, offering vital insights for real estate professionals and leaders navigating these transformations. The discussion meticulously examines whether current real estate market upheaval...
info_outlineEric Thompson hosts Julianne Rawlins, a Sotheby's agent from Southern Oregon, who recounts her discovery of Ninja Selling after a poor initial real estate experience, calling it a perfect fit. Hear about her "Ninja 9 Challenge" from Nov '24, where, seeking a strong start to the year, she gamified a 3-week push for herself and colleagues, focusing intensely on Ninja 9 tasks. The result? An incredible 700% business increase in Q1 2025!
Julianne discusses pushing past comfort zones (like hitting 50+ weekly calls), shifting her mindset from obligation to the joy of service, and her powerful mantra, "If you're invited, go." She highlights the impact of handwritten notes, insights from the Ninja Now course (like the "corporate athlete" idea), and how coaching provides crucial accountability and consistency. Tune in today to learn how Julianne's commitment and Ninja principles led to extraordinary results, and how it can do the same for you!
Episode Highlights:
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Julianne's Introduction & Market Area
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Julianne's Ninja Story: Finding the Right Fit
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Q1 2025 Success: A 700% Increase
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The Ninja 9 Challenge: Genesis and Structure
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Pushing from 35 to 50 Forward Conversations
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Using the Tracker & Overcoming Call Reluctance
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"If You're Invited, Go"
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Monumental Mindset Shift
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What Kept Her Going: Competition and Commitment
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The Power of Handwritten Notes
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Success as a Tapestry: It's All the Things Working Together
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Ninja Sailing Cruise & Ninja Now Experience Insights
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The Value of Ninja Coaching with Mark Johnson
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Final Message: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Key Takeaways:
"Okay, if I can do real estate this way, then I can definitely do real estate."
"I am not going to have that happen in 2025. So what can I do to set up my first quarter to be more successful?"
"I know I can get 50 forward conversations in... because I've done it, so why can't I do it every week?"
"I just ignored that voice in my head and did it anyways. And no one was mad that I called them."
"I heard a great phrase that said, if you're invited, go. And that has been very powerful and has kind of been my new mantra..."
"I need to be doing these activities out of that, with that mindset that I am helping them and that I love helping them and not 'I have to do this'."
"It's hard to really pinpoint that because it's such a tapestry of everything all working together."
"...he called us corporate athletes. And I've been pondering that a lot and about what that means to be an athlete and how we need to train and perform..."
"My story is pretty much just slow and steady wins... the race, that's just really my mantra."
"I love that Ninja has taught me to dream... it's given me the life of my dreams, honestly."
Links:
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Website: http://www.NinjaSelling.com/Podcast
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Email: TSW@NinjaSelling.com
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Phone: 1-800-254-1650
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Podcast Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/TheNinjaSellingPodcast
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NinjaSelling
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Instagram: @NinjaSellingOfficial
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Upcoming Public Ninja Installations: https://NinjaSelling.com/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=183&tribe__ecp_custom_2%5B0%5D=Public
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Ninja Coaching: http://www.NinjaSelling.com/course/ninja-coaching/