Episode 94: Want Better Agents? … Watch This - Close to Home Consultants

Episode 98: Poor People Talk Splits | The Perry Group

In this episode of The OT (Only Teams), host Daren Phillipy sits down with Matt Perry, leader of The Perry Group in Raleigh, North Carolina. Matt has helped more than 3,100 families, built one of the most respected real estate teams in the country, and created a culture where agents stay for years—not months. Matt shares the leadership philosophies, systems, and conversations that have allowed his team to consistently perform at a high level while maintaining incredible agent retention. From building a "Navy SEAL" team instead of an army to creating systems that kept the business thriving during his kidney transplant, this conversation is packed with practical lessons every real estate team leader can implement. You'll also hear the mindset behind one of the most memorable quotes from the episode: "Poor people talk splits. Rich people talk net. Wealthy people talk assets." Matt explains how this simple shift changes the way he leads agents, develops wealth-building conversations, and creates long-term loyalty. In this episode you'll learn: * Why small, elite teams often outperform larger organizations. * How to create client appreciation events that actually generate business. * The follow-up system that keeps opportunities from slipping away. * The leadership habits that keep agents on a team for 10–15 years. * The one KPI Matt tracks above every other number. * How documenting systems creates a business that doesn't depend on the owner. * Why hiring slowly can save your culture and your reputation. * How AI is changing real estate—and why relationships will always matter most. Whether you're building your first real estate team or leading a top-producing organization, this episode is full of actionable ideas to help you build a business that is profitable, scalable, and built to last. Connect with Matt Perry: 📧 Matt@ThePerryGroupNC.com [Matt@ThePerryGroupNC.com] If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow The OT (Only Teams) for weekly conversations with the top real estate team leaders across North America as they share the systems, strategies, and lessons behind their success.

Episode 97: The Open House Queen | Aussie Real Estate Team

Here's a Spotify description that's written to hook listeners, highlight the biggest takeaways, and include keywords that help with discoverability. Episode 97: The Open House Queen – Aussie Real Estate Team What if your open houses became your #1 source of new clients instead of just another weekend obligation? In this episode of The OT – Only Teams, host Daren Phillipy sits down with Kasia Olek, founder of the Aussie Real Estate Team in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Originally from Sydney, Australia, Kasia built her business from scratch after moving to the United States without a database, sphere of influence, or local connections. Today, she leads a high-performing team built on intentional systems, relationship-driven lead generation, and one of the most effective open house strategies you'll ever hear. Known as the "Open House Queen," Kasia shares her complete, step-by-step open house process—from greeting visitors at the door to capturing contact information, building trust, and setting appointments that turn into future clients. She also explains why she eliminated printed flyers, why she measures appointments instead of closings, and how her relationship-first approach has transformed both her lead generation and team culture. You'll also hear how Kasia: * Built a successful real estate business from zero. * Turned open houses into a predictable lead generation system. * Created a client care model that outperforms the traditional ISA approach. * Uses intentional systems and culture to scale her team. * Onboards new agents through her proven "Aussie Way" training program. * Leads with vulnerability while maintaining high standards and accountability. Whether you're a solo agent looking for more business or a team leader building a scalable organization, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can put into action immediately. If you're ready to stop hoping for business and start creating predictable opportunities, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Connect with The OT Join us live every Tuesday as we interview some of the top real estate team leaders in North America, sharing the models, systems, and strategies behind their success. 🎙️ The OT – Only Teams Podcast 🌐 https://onlyforteams.com [https://onlyforteams.com/]

Episode 96: Go Deep, Not Wide - The MORE Real Estate Team

Ricky and Shelby also pull back the curtain on their recruiting process, how they use Career Visioning to select the right agents, why culture always beats talent, and the leadership systems they use to retain top performers. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why "Go Deep, Not Wide" is the key to more referrals • The power of 101 database touches each year • How one small change increased their database business by 23% • Their step-by-step recruiting and hiring process • Why alignment matters more than talent • How leverage creates happier, more productive agents If you're looking to build a referral-driven business, create a stronger culture, and scale your team with proven systems, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Subscribe to The OT for weekly conversations with top real estate team leaders from across North America sharing the strategies, systems, and ideas that are helping them grow profitable businesses.

Episode 95: Built it Twice - Asivido Team

In this episode of The OT Only Teams Podcast, Daren Phillipy sits down with top-producing real estate team leader Amy Azevedo of Vancouver, Washington. Amy shares her incredible journey from losing nearly everything during the housing crash to building a team that has generated more than $105 million in sales volume and 161 transactions over the past 12 months. Amy dives into the systems, culture, accountability, client events, database marketing, recruiting strategies, and AI tools that have helped her scale a thriving real estate business. She discusses the importance of building strong relationships, creating a culture people don't want to leave, and how consistency—not perfection—has fueled her success on social media and in lead generation. You'll also hear Amy's lessons learned from failure, how she rebuilt damaged referral relationships, why she believes your database is pure gold, and the leadership principles she uses to keep her team productive and connected. If you're a real estate agent, team leader, or entrepreneur looking to grow your business, strengthen your culture, and build a more scalable operation, this episode is packed with practical takeaways you can implement immediately. Topics Covered: • Building a $100M+ real estate team • Client appreciation events that drive referrals • Database marketing strategies • Recruiting and retaining top talent • Team culture and accountability • Using AI to revive dead leads • Leadership lessons from adversity • Scaling through systems and leverage Don't miss this inspiring conversation with one of the Pacific Northwest's top team leaders.

Episode 94: Want Better Agents? … Watch This - Close to Home Consultants

In this episode of The OT Only Teams for Real Estate Podcast, Daren Phillipy sits down with Sarah Close, Jamie Close, and Director of Operations Jordan from Close to Home Consultants in Cincinnati, Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Their team has built a powerful real estate business closing 200+ transactions a year with only 10 agents — and they’ve done it by focusing on culture, accountability, systems, and attracting the right people. Sarah and Jamie share how they evolved from what they call “the blob” — a chaotic team structure with no real systems — into a highly organized, scalable business powered by strong leadership and operations. Jordan gives an inside look at how she helped build the operational backbone of the company and why creating systems, manuals, and accountability changed everything. You’ll learn: • How to build a culture agents actually want to be part of • The secret to attracting talented agents instead of trying to “fix” unmotivated ones • Why showing up as a leader matters more than rules • How their “90 Listings in 90 Days” challenge created massive momentum • The role accountability, social media, and team camaraderie play in growth • How to structure operations so the business can grow beyond the rainmaker One of the biggest takeaways from this episode comes from Jamie Close: “Why would a talented person want to partner with me?” If you’re building a real estate team, recruiting agents, or trying to create a scalable business with strong culture and systems, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and actionable ideas you can implement immediately. To connect with Close to Home Consultants or send referrals in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky markets, email: info@getclosetohome.com [info@getclosetohome.com] Join The OT live every Tuesday and access more team resources at onlyforteams.com