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Skip the Lines Podcast, with Jonathan Mitchell

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Skip the Lines Podcast, with Jonathan Mitchell

Why Every First-Time Buyer Should Listen to Trent Cady

June 16, 2025 • Jonathan Mitchell • Season 1 • Episode 54

How do you build a thriving real estate business in a saturated market without sacrificing authenticity or trust?

In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell welcomes San Diego native and luxury real estate powerhouse Trent Cady. From growing up surfing the shores of Del Mar to closing multi-million-dollar deals, Trent shares how a deep local knowledge and data-driven mindset helped him modernize the real estate experience. With his father as a business partner and mentor, he’s built a reputation not just for results, but for integrity, communication, and hustle.

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Highlights

00:00 Laying the Foundation with the Superstar Service Mentality
04:55 Hometown Advantage Selling San Diego as a Native
09:42 Competing in an Educated Market
14:18 Social Media as a Lead Magnet
18:23 Mantras That Drive the Grind
22:11 Communication is Your Currency
27:02 Mentorship and Building Your Tribe
31:44 Lessons from Missed Opportunities
36:10 Treating Every Client Like a Million Dollar Deal
42:00 Defining Success and Life Balance