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Raising Real Estate Standards
A Podcast dedicated to providing information and tips on how real estate agents can step up their game, raise their standards practices and become the best real estate agent they can be in their market.
Episodes
69 episodes
Mid-Year Market Update
Real estate agents experiencing fear and uncertainty in today's shifting market need perspective and practical strategies. Brian and Mark Mann address the reality that many agents who've only known the "easy money" era are now facing their firs...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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Lead Generation w/ Karmen Quakenbush
Most agents struggle with consistent lead generation, bouncing between expensive paid leads and sporadic networking efforts. Karmen Quakenbush faced the ultimate test - starting her real estate business twice, including once while going through...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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Newsroom to Neighborhoods w/ Deborah Proehl-Moser
This episode explores how professionals can leverage skills from previous careers to achieve real estate success. Former TV journalist Deborah Proehl-Moser shares her journey of transitioning to real estate after 16 years in broadcasting, revea...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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Financial Literacy For Real Estate Agents
Are you building wealth or just closing deals? Tax Day often reveals a harsh reality for real estate agents: making money doesn't always mean keeping it. In this episode, Brian and Mark discuss how agents can move beyond the commission-t...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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Spring Market Is Coming: How to Be Ready Before It Hits
Are you ready to capitalize on the most profitable season in real estate? In this episode, Brian and Mark Mann break down why spring is the golden window for transactions and how unprepared agents often miss out on its full potential. Discover ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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The Growth Mindset Blueprint
In this powerful episode, we tackle the age-old question that surfaces during market slowdowns: "What should I do with my downtime?" Rather than letting anxiety about your next deal consume you, discover how to transform slower periods into pow...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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Breaking Down the Homeownership Barrier w/ Sofia Crisp
Is homeownership truly out of reach in today's market? Housing Consultants Group founder Sophia Crisp sits down for a conversation with Brian Mann and challenges this notion, revealing how her nonprofit organization is making the American Dream...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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Business Planning To Win In 2025
In this season 5 opener, Mark and Brian kick off 2025 by tackling one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of real estate success: strategic business planning.What You'll Learn:Why traditional "working in"...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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Best Of 2024: The Essential Episode
In this essential year-end episode, we've distilled the most powerful insights from 2024's top conversations here on Raising Real Estate Standards. From Wayne Frederick's blueprint for digital dominance to Mary Beth Powell's wisdom on servant l...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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The Art of Transformation w/ Embellish Home Staging
In this episode of Raising Real Estate Standards, Carley Mann takes over hosting duties for the first time, kicking Mark and Brian out for an all-ladies special. She’s joined by Susanne Reeves and Meredith Parsons of Embellish Home Sta...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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Current Markets, Mortgages & Making It Work w/ Bradford Thomas
In this episode of Raising Real Estate Standards we sit down with mortgage industry veteran Bradford Thomas of Fairway Mortgage to unpack the current lending landscape and share crucial insights for both real estate professionals and homebuyers...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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Skills For An Unbalanced Market
In this episode of Raising Real Estate Standards, Brian and Mark dive into the challenges of the current real estate market, specifically focusing on the uncertainty caused by fluctuating mortgage rates, increasing inventory, and shifting consu...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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Changes
In this episode of Raising Real Estate Standards, hosts Mark and Brian dive into the seismic shifts rocking the real estate industry. They break down:Recent rule changes affecting how buyer's agents are compensated and how it's shak...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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Real Estate Wisdom w/ Lori Edwards
In this episode of Raising Real Estate Standards we are excited to have guest Lori Edwards on the show, a former teacher turned real estate expert, who shares her journey from education to becoming a top broker-in-charge. Lori reveals how her t...
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Embracing Technology In Your Business w/ Jeremy Collins
In this episode of "Raising Real Estate Standards," we are excited to have guest Jeremy Collins on the show, the visionary behind Level Up Consulting Group. As the founder, creative director, and coach, Jeremy brings a wealth of experience in e...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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Servant Leadership w/ Mary Beth Powell
In this episode of Raising Real Estate Standards, Mark sits down with Mary Beth Powell, a seasoned real estate professional with over 23 years in the industry. Currently serving as President-Elect of the Greensboro Regional Realto...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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Perception & Staying On Brand
In this episode of Raising Real Estate Standards, Mark and Brian explore how independent contractors and small business owners can navigate the summer season effectively. They discuss the flexibility that comes with being self-employed...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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Shifting Markets / Shifting Perspectives
In this episode Mark and Brian discuss the importance of staying ahead in a changing marketplace by understanding and adapting to these shifts. They highlight how institutional investors and changing market conditions influence real estate dyna...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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How am I Going to Get Paid?
In this episode Mark and Brian demystify the new compensation landscape for real estate professionals. Discover how you can continue to thrive by providing unmatched value in your transactions, regardless of industry changes. Dive deep into the...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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Strategic Operating Systems w/ Doug Fincannon
In this episode Brian sits down with guest Doug Fincannon from C12 Group to talk about how to make your business better today, specifically focusing on strategic operating systems.The opinions on this podcast are Mark and Brian’s and not...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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Taking Action In Your Business
In this episode Brian and Mark talk about taking action in your business.The opinions on this podcast are Mark and Brian’s and not in any way a reflection of RE/MAX or anyone else in the industry.Social Media and Contact Infor...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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Real Estate Investing - Pulling Back The Myths
In this episode Brian and Mark talk about the good, bad and ugly of real estate investing.The opinions on this podcast are Mark and Brian’s and not in any way a reflection of RE/MAX or anyone else in the industry.Social Media ...
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7 Action Steps to Inject Yourself into the Marketplace w/ Wayne Fredrick
Season 4 starts off with Brian and Mark having a special guest - speaker and coach Wayne Fredrick - on the show to talk about actionable steps to differentiate yourself and be top of mind in the marketplace as a real estate agent.Wayne'...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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