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Jun 2017
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232: The Four Lead Sources Nathan Brooks...

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About this episode

Why do some people struggle finding one single real estate deal, when others are finding dozens each month? What’s the secret to getting consistent leads? According to our guest today, it’s relationships—and specifically, there are four types of relationships that bring him over 100 deals a year.

Today we’re excited to bring back Nathan Brooks as we dive deep into all four strategies he’s currently using to bring in incredible deals. And don’t miss the powerful discussion we had about leadership and the extreme ownership needed to take your business to the next level! This show is as funny as it is informative, so sit down and prepare for an amazing 90-minute episode!

In This Episode We Cover:

  • Nathan’s quick back story
  • How he finds all his properties
  • The importance of building relationships with the right people
  • The exact phrase he says to agents
  • How he uses the 80/20 principle in relationships
  • The four lead sources Nathan uses
  • Tips for dealing with wholesalers
  • The property management software he use
  • How to find and keep great contractors
  • How to take responsibility for the leadership of your team
  • And SO much more!

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Tweetable Topics:

  • “It’s all about relationships.” (Tweet This!)
  • “If you can’t afford the management, you probably can’t afford the house.” (Tweet This!)
  • “You have to take responsibility for the leadership of your team.” (Tweet This!)

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