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.
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Unlocking Real Estate: Colibri Real Estate Podcast
Stop Sounding Scripted: The Rookie Realtor Mindset That Built Evan Russell’s Business
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From nearly two decades in construction to closing 15 transactions in his first year, Evan Russell shares what it really takes to break into real estate and build momentum fast—without the “salesy” stuff.
In this episode of Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission, Evan talks about:
- Why he pivoted careers (and what finally pushed him to go all-in)
- How he earned credibility as a brand-new agent (hint: it’s not scripts)
- His first deal—a small land transaction that turned into an early “guardrails” lesson
- Why joining a team helped early on (and what changed after year one)
- Marketing that works better than constant real estate posting: showing you’re human
- How he stays consistent with a simple daily rhythm (high-focus mornings, lighter afternoons)
- Setting boundaries with clients while still being available—and protecting family time
- The advice he’d give new agents about choosing a brokerage and finding the right people
If you’re a new agent (or thinking about getting licensed), this one is a straight-shooting look at the learning curve—and what “being real” can do for your business.
Watch, then drop a comment: What’s your biggest takeaway from Evan’s approach?
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https://www.instagram.com/realevanrussell_vt/
https://www.facebook.com/p/Evan-Russell-Real-Estate-61568220151655/