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
Why the Best Agents Don’t Chase Deals, They Build Relationships #71
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In Episode 71 of Success Behind The Numbers, we sit down with Angelo Gionis, Senior Vice President of Contour Mortgage, whose decades in the mortgage industry have shaped a philosophy centered on relationships, consistency, and long-term thinking. 🎙️📊
Angelo’s journey started far from mortgages, working in stock brokerage at a young age before transitioning into his family’s paint and hardware business, where he learned the value of relationships and understanding people beyond the transaction. It wasn’t until he began referring clients for financing that he discovered the mortgage industry, a move that ultimately defined his career.
In this episode, Angelo shares how his early experiences shaped his mindset around work ethic, why relationships matter more than transactions, and how taking initiative and seizing opportunities have opened doors throughout his career. He breaks down the importance of listening to clients, delivering a high level of service, and focusing on long-term value rather than short-term wins.
If you’re looking to build a business rooted in trust, consistency, and real connection, this episode offers insight from someone who has spent years building success through people, not just production.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: Meet Angelo Gionis
2:00 – Growing Up in Valley Stream
5:00 – From Stocks to Family Business
9:30 – Discovering the Mortgage Industry
13:45 – The Power of Work Ethic & Hustle
18:10 – Why Relationships Matter More Than Transactions
22:30 – The Importance of Listening to Clients
27:00 – Creating a High-Level Client Experience
31:20 – Seizing Opportunities in Business
36:10 – Building Long-Term Success
40:30 – Market Shifts & Industry Changes
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