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How Top Agents Thrive with Erin Ethridge | The Real Deal Ep. 106

44 min · 8 de abr de 2026
Portada del episodio How Top Agents Thrive with Erin Ethridge | The Real Deal Ep. 106

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Erin Ethridge is a Licensed Realtor and Associate Broker with over 20+ years of experience and the Founder and Team Lead of The Ethridge Team. Ranked in the Top 1% of Realtors in the Phoenix Metro area, her team has been named East Valley Homeowner Team of the Year (2021, 2022, 2024) and recognized among the Top 10 teams in Arizona and Top 250 nationwide. In this insightful episode, hosts Janine Igliane and Ryan Hatcher sit down with Erin Ethridge, a top Phoenix Realtor, Associate Broker, and Founder of The Ethridge Team, who is widely recognized for her leadership, longevity, and ability to build one of the most successful real estate teams in Arizona. With over 20 years of experience and ranking in the Top 1% of Realtors in the Phoenix Metro area, Erin brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world perspective to what it truly takes to thrive in today’s competitive market. Erin shares the reality behind building and leading a high-performing real estate team, breaking down one of the most surprising industry stats: over 70% of home sales are now done by agents on a team. She explains why this shift is happening, what it means for agents today, and how teams are changing the way business gets done in real estate. Throughout the conversation, Erin dives into what people often misunderstand about running a top real estate team and what truly separates the agents who succeed on her team from those who don’t. She offers an honest look at the challenges that come with leading a large organization, including the parts of the role that are rarely talked about but are critical to long-term success. She also gives a behind-the-scenes look at what her day-to-day life actually looks like as a team leader, offering insight into the structure, discipline, and leadership required to consistently perform at a high level. From managing people to maintaining production, Erin shares what it really takes to sustain growth over two decades in the industry. Beyond business, Erin opens up about her life outside of real estate as a mom of three who values travel, time with friends, and staying grounded despite a demanding career. Her perspective brings a relatable and well-rounded approach to what success can look like both professionally and personally. Erin’s experience, honesty, and leadership shine throughout this episode, making it a must-listen for anyone in real estate or anyone interested in building and leading a successful team. Whether you are an agent, entrepreneur, or simply curious about what goes on behind the scenes of a top-producing business, this conversation with Janine Igliane and Ryan Hatcher will leave you informed, inspired, and thinking differently about growth and leadership. Guest Information: Erin EthridgeSocial Media: @therealerinethridge , @theethridgeteamEmail: erin@theethridgeteam.com [erin@theethridgeteam.com]Website: www.theethridgeteam.com [http://www.theethridgeteam.com/]Sponsor Information:The Home Selling Team AZ⁠thehomesellingteamaz.com [http://thehomesellingteamaz.com/]⁠(480) 298-0910 & Yvette Myer on behalf of Old Republic Home Protection. For your home warranty needs Contact: (480) 244-8485 yvettem@orhp.com [yvettem@orhp.com]Make sure to like and subscribe for more episodes & follow us on social media!Instagram:@thehomesellingteamaz & @therealdealpodcastaz #PhoenixRealEstate #RealEstateTeam #TopRealtor #RealEstatePodcast #TheEthridgeTeam #ArizonaRealEstate #RealtorLife #RealEstateTips #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship #RealDealPodcast

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