Unlocking Real Estate: Colibri Real Estate Podcast
Welcome to Unlocking Real Estate - My First Commission where we dive into real stories, big wins, and early lessons learned from highly successful rookie real estate agents and brokers. This is the podcast where we explore how real estate can transform lives one home at a time by sitting down each week with a new agent or broker who has found incredible success in their first year.
Your hosts are instructors and leaders at Colibri Real Estate school, one of the largest real estate educators in the nation where we focus on helping people like you get started or find continued success in their careers.
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Unlocking Real Estate: Colibri Real Estate Podcast
From Factory Floor to Top Floor: How Kyle Russell Reinvented His Career in Real Estate
In this episode of My First Commission on Unlocking Real Estate, meet Kyle Russell, a former factory worker turned real estate powerhouse with RE/MAX Preferred in Toledo, Ohio. Tired of feeling stuck, Kyle made the bold leap into real estate—and quickly discovered that success in this industry starts with relationships, resilience, and relentless follow-up.
Kyle walks us through his first year, where he:
- Left his factory job to pursue real estate full-time
- Built credibility in a brand-new industry by attending trainings, shadowing mentors, and staying humble
- Used open houses and face-to-face networking to generate his first serious leads
- Learned the importance of financial planning, work-life balance, and staying proactive
- Harnessed social media as a tool for education and visibility—not just self-promotion
Whether you’re thinking about making a career shift or you're a brand-new agent looking for traction, Kyle’s story will inspire you to go all-in—and stay focused on the long game.
- 00:00 – Meet Kyle Russell: From Factory Work to Real Estate
- 03:03 – Making the Leap: Why Kyle Left His Job
- 05:44 – Real Estate Licensing & Early Learning Curves
- 08:42 – Building Confidence and Credibility
- 11:40 – Leveraging Open Houses for Early Success
- 14:30 – Using Social Media Intentionally
- 20:36 – Navigating Mindset Shifts and Weekend Hustle
- 42:11 – Mentorship, Networking, and Client Loyalty
- 49:52 – Balancing Family and Business in Year One
🔗 Connect with Kyle Russell
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kdaddy19
- TikTok– https://www.tiktok.com/@kyleremax
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