David Kurz on Building a Real Estate Business That Grows Beyond Your Local Market

David Kurz on Building a Real Estate Business That Grows Beyond Your Local Market

What if the key to building a thriving real estate business was not closing more deals but giving more without expecting anything in return? That is exactly how David Kurz has built one of the most respected networks in the industry over 21 years. In this episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast, Grant Wise sits down with David Kurz, Marine Corps veteran, real estate team leader with LPT and partner at World Title and PRMG Mortgage, to talk about the relationship philosophy and partnership strategies that have driven his career across multiple states and business ventures. David gets candid about a major pivot he made heading into 2026, shutting down his coaching academy, cutting back his calendar, and becoming incredibly selective about who gets his time and energy. It is a conversation packed with hard-earned wisdom for any real estate agent, team leader, or broker who wants to build a business that lasts. Here is what you will learn in this episode: * Why David built his entire business by getting out of his local bubble and traveling to meet people - 03:27 * How giving with zero expectation creates an abundance of people who naturally want to see you win - 06:52 * The one question David asks himself that keeps him in a contribution mindset - 05:24 * Why he made 2026 more purposeful by getting selective about who gets his time and energy - 09:59 * How he shut down a coaching program with nearly a thousand members and what it freed up for him - 10:53 * How David handles agents who leave his organization without ever burning the bridge - 15:19 * Why putting your phone on the table face down still sends the wrong message - 17:58 * The exact process David uses to vet a partner before committing to any joint venture - 20:45 * How real estate agents can earn more by owning a piece of the ancillary businesses they already refer to - 24:08 Connect with David Kurz to learn more about mortgage branch opportunities and title partnerships in your market. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode if it brought you value!

Building Your Brand Through Integrity and Persistence with Markus Kaulius

Most entrepreneurs are so focused on the sale that they completely miss what actually builds a lasting brand: integrity and the persistence to see it through even when nobody is saying yes. In this episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast, Grant Wise is joined by Markus Kaulius, founder of Magnum Nutraceuticals, bestselling author, and founder of Five Talent Capital. Markus spent over 25 years building one of the most respected supplement brands in the world before exiting three years ago. Now he invests in entrepreneurs and teaches people how money really works at the highest levels. This is a conversation about way more than supplements. Markus opens up about growing up poor, being bullied, and using those early struggles to fuel a business career built on integrity, relentless persistence, and genuine relationships. He shares the exact mindset and daily habits that carried him through the hardest years of building Magnum and the lessons he wishes he had known before his exit. Here is what you will learn in this episode: * Why five years of rejection from his top partner ended up becoming his greatest business story - 11:03 * The 80/20 client rule and why cutting the wrong people transforms your energy and revenue - 10:03 * How asking for a favor instead of the sale completely changes the dynamic of a business relationship - 21:16 * Why protecting your energy is the most underrated business strategy - 25:09 * The daily routine Markus used while building Magnum to consistently show up at his best - 18:00 * What nobody prepares you for when you exit a business and how to prepare for it - 07:11 * How billionaires actually invest and the one rule Markus never breaks - 29:46 Connect with Markus Kaulius and learn more about his investment philosophy at fivetalentcapital.co [https://www.fivetalentcapital.co/] Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode if it brought you value!

Relational Capital Over Cold Leads: Real Estate Investments with Martine Richardson

What if the money you need to invest in real estate is already sitting in the networks you have built? In this episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast, Grant Wise is joined by Martine Richardson, real estate investor and coach who has closed over 100 deals using little to none of her own money, to talk about the one strategy that made it all possible: relationships. Martine shares her journey from getting fired and having her car repossessed to building a rental portfolio and coaching others to do the same. She breaks down how she finds private lenders through everyday conversations, how she teaches people to invest with her, and why the know, like, and trust factor is the foundation of every deal she has ever closed. If you have been telling yourself you cannot invest in real estate because you do not have enough money, this episode will change the way you think. Martine Richardson is proof that the right relationships can take you further than any amount of capital. Here is what you will learn in this episode: * Building a business on referrals and trust 05:05 * Tactics for networking and finding the right partners 12:05 * How to add value and position yourself for win-win partnerships 13:03 * Advice for new and aspiring investors 19:31 * Why relationship-building gives you a true competitive advantage 10:02 Connect with Martine Richardson and join her free community Freedom Inc. on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefreedominc/] to start your rental property journey today. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share this episode if you found value!

Nikki Miller on Real Estate Innovation and Relationship-Driven Marketing

In this episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast, Grant Wise sits down with Nikki Miller, industry leader and VP of Growth at Place, to delve into the true power of relationships in real estate. From her beginnings as a solo agent to becoming CEO of California’s largest brokerage and building a first-of-its-kind leverage platform for solo agents, Nikki Miller shares her entrepreneurial journey including her experience selling her company to Movoto, the country’s largest privately held real estate search engine. Discover why treating people authentically and intentionally cultivating relationships is the most overlooked strategy for turning connections into business growth. Nikki Miller reveals practical relationship-building tips for real estate agents and team leaders, from asking better questions and listening deeply to being the kind of partner or business associate others want to connect with. In this episode, you’ll learn: * The biggest gaps in brokerage support for solo agents and how Nikki Miller built a solution 01:24 * The secrets to authentic relationship building that leads to increased revenue and referrals 06:42 * Why your network is your most valuable asset and how to (re)build it intentionally 07:13 * Actionable questions to ask in networking and partnership conversations 15:05 * How to add value, become a connector, and stand out in the real estate industry 17:02 If you’re looking to grow your real estate business through genuine relationships and smarter marketing, this episode is packed with real-world advice you can’t afford to miss. Connect with Nikki Miller: Find her on Instagram @the_nikki_miller and let her know what you took away from this episode! Subscribe and leave us a review to hear more top strategies from leading real estate professionals on the Partner & Profit Podcast!

Norman Kinsey’s Secrets for Building a Real Estate Brand People Remember

In this episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast, Grant sits down with Norman Kinsey to talk about what it really takes to stand out in today's real estate market. The conversation explores why personal branding is becoming more important than paid lead generation, how authentic content builds trust at scale, and why the strongest businesses are built on real relationships, not just transactions. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why being memorable matters more than being everything to everyone (17:51) * How to balance one-to-one relationships with one-to-many marketing (05:03) * Practical ways to use video, podcasting, and social media to build trust (04:02) * How genuine relationships turn into long-term clients and referral partners (15:07) * Why authenticity and storytelling have become your greatest competitive advantage (17:10) Whether you're a real estate agent, team leader, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with practical insights on building a brand people remember, creating meaningful partnerships, and growing your business through trust instead of chasing leads. If you're ready to market differently, build stronger relationships, and create more opportunities, this episode is for you! Be sure to follow the Partner & Profit Podcast for more conversations on partnerships, marketing, and building a more profitable business.