Episode 29 - Five things an agent can do if they HATE cold calling!

Title: How to Succeed Without Cold Calling - Episode 29

Welcome to Episode 29 of the "If You List You Last" podcast with Bob Mangold, the listing coach. In this episode, Bob discusses:

#### Previous Topics Recap

• The importance of planning your business according to your own goals, not just market trends.
• Encouragement to create a business plan and use mind mapping tools.

#### Upcoming Events

• Introduction of a new certified real estate asset advisor program.
• Invitation to join the Facebook real estate asset advisor group for live streams and discussions.

#### Main Topic: Succeeding Without Cold Calling

• Addressing the challenge of real estate agents who dislike cold calling.
• Five alternative strategies to build a successful real estate business without cold calling.

#### Strategies Discussed:

1. Paid Lead Generation

• The changing landscape of buying leads due to new FTC guidelines.
• Benefits and costs associated with services like Zillow and Realtor.com.

1. Door Knocking

• Effectiveness and real-life success stories.

1. Open Houses

• How to maximize traffic and convert leads from open houses.

1. Building a Social Media Brand

• Utilizing platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to attract clients.

1. Developing a Referral Network

• Building local, national, and global referral partnerships.
• Leveraging past clients and business service providers for consistent referrals.

#### Mortgage Market Update

• Analysis of recent durable goods numbers and their impact on the mortgage bond market.
• Insights on new home sales and the influence of inflation and deflation on interest rates.

#### Final Thoughts

• The importance of scripting and practicing conversations for success in real estate.
• Encouragement to develop a structured business plan and referral systems.

Connect with Us:

• Visit realestateassetadvisors.org for more information.
• Join the Facebook group: Real Estate Asset Advisors for live streams and discussions.
• Schedule a call with Bob at brainstormwithbob.com.

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