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
Bringing It Back to the Basics: Lessons from Rebuilding a Real Estate Team #54
In Episode 54 of Success Behind The Numbers, we sit down with Matt Levin, Team Leader of The Levin Home Team, whose smart, systems-first approach is helping agents grow lean, data-driven, and sustainable businesses in any market. 🎙️📊
Matt opens up about the lessons he learned from over-hiring too soon, scaling back, and restructuring with intention. His leadership style is all about transparency, balance, and building smart foundations, from tracking every dollar to managing his calendar like a CEO.
We dive into what it takes to run a business that doesn’t just survive market shifts, but thrives through them. Whether you’re leading a team or flying solo, Matt’s story is proof that structure, numbers, and prioritizing your energy can be a serious competitive edge.
If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin or unsure how to grow the right way, this episode will help you focus on what actually moves the needle.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: Meet Matt Levin of The Levin Home Team
2:05 – Why Over-Hiring Can Hurt Your Business
6:12 – Restructuring: Letting People Go and Starting Fresh
10:25 – Protecting Your Energy, Tracking Every Dollar
14:42 – Balancing Listings and Team Leadership
19:15 – How Matt Uses His Calendar like a CEO
24:50 – Advice to Agents Trying to Build Their Own Teams
29:40 – What Matt Would Tell His Younger Self
Follow Rich:
📲 Instagram: @richamato_kwcore
📧 Facebook: Richard Amato Keller Williams Core
Follow Matt:
📲 Instagram: @mattlevinrealtor
📧 Facebook: Matt Levin of The Levin Home Team at Keller Williams Realty Elite
🌐 Website: www.levinteam.com
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