Success Behind The Numbers
Explore the strategies, challenges, and stories behind New York’s most successful business leaders in Success Behind the Numbers. Hosted by Rich Amato, the Operating Principal of 7 Keller Williams market centers with over 2,000 agents, this podcast brings you candid conversations with real estate agents, team leaders, KW leadership, and a variety of business owners. Discover what it takes to build and sustain high-performing teams, scale businesses, and make a lasting impact. Whether you're in real estate or any field where growth matters, join us for insights that reveal the success behind the numbers.
Success Behind The Numbers
The Legacy Play: How to Lead Without Needing the Spotlight #35
In Episode 35 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I’m joined by Charles Olson—licensed real estate broker, founding member of the Keller Williams Empire Market Center, and one-half of the powerhouse Olson Marrone Team. 🎙️🌆
Charles is the kind of leader who doesn’t chase recognition—he builds platforms that elevate everyone around him. From creating the foundation of one of NYC’s most strategic market centers to nurturing agent success without ego, Charles shares what it truly means to lead with long-term vision.
This episode is a deep dive into purposeful leadership, legacy-building, and how to create systems that outlast your presence. If you're someone who wants to build something bigger than yourself, this conversation will shift how you think about success.
Timestamps
0:00 – Meet Charles Olson: The Foundation of Empire
6:00 – Lessons from Leadership: Slowing Down to Scale Right
12:30 – Systems That Empower Teams Long-Term
18:45 – Platform vs. Production: How Leaders Should Think
26:15 – Removing the Ego from Growth
35:50 – Redefining What Success Looks Like
44:10 – Charles’s Vision for What Comes Next
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📲 Instagram: @charlesolsonrealestate
📧 LinkedIn: Charles Olson - Keller Williams Realty Empire
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