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
Built to Grow: The Systems and Mindset Behind a High-Performing Real Estate Team #59
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In Episode 59 of Success Behind The Numbers, we sit down with Klevis Metani, Team Leader of The Metani Team at KW NYC, whose immigrant journey, relentless discipline, and team-first mindset have helped shape one of the fastest-growing real estate teams in the city. 🎙️🏙️
Klevis opens up about what it took to go from learning a new language to leading a business in one of the most competitive markets in the world. This episode explores how his values of consistency, loyalty, and self-awareness have become the foundation of his leadership style, and how personal growth has directly fueled his professional success.
We dive into his transition from solo agent to team leader, the mindset shift that changed everything, and why clarity in business starts with clarity within. From finding the right talent to navigating ego, burnout, and work-life balance, Klevis shares the lessons that helped him build a team aligned by trust, ambition, and mutual respect.
If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to build a team in real estate, or how to lead without losing yourself, this conversation is a masterclass in grit, growth, and grounded leadership.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: Meet Klevis Metani
2:15 – From Albania to NYC: Starting Over in a New Country
5:10 – Finding Real Estate & Discovering a Bigger Purpose
8:45 – Transitioning from Solo Agent to Team Leader
11:20 – Why Self-Awareness is the Most Underrated Skill
15:35 – The Hardest Parts of Building a Team
19:50 – Letting Go of Ego & Leading with Trust
24:30 – Advice to Agents Who Feel Burnt Out
29:00 – The Future of The Metani Team
31:15 – What Klevis Would Tell His Younger Self
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