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Replacing the GCI mindset with a profitable business mindset: Kathleen Black

“As soon as you're at a place where you're letting leads drop, you're referring leads out to other agents, you're not calling people back and you're not doing followup, then you know, you're already losing money and it's okay, how can I bring this (next) person on...”

Samantha McLean Samantha McLeanMay 22, 2020
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When is the right time to expand your business and take on a team member? And what sort of person should you hire?

It’s always great when we get to look beyond our own borders and learn from top performers from around the world.

After selling 47 homes in her first year in the business, Kathleen Black quickly rose to the top in real estate before becoming part of the first team-specific coaching company in Canada, which she went on to purchase (but that is a whole other story!)

Kathleen also shares key tips on when and how to expand your business and this includes vital details on when NOT to branch out. 

She also deep dives into the meaning behind her best-selling book The Top 1% Life and how you can create and pair a happy business life with a happy homelife.

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In this episode we discuss:

  • A snapshot of the Canadian/North American markets and their similarities (and differences) to Australia
  • How her personal investments lead to her to a successful real estate career
  • The rapid climb to the top, including the unique quality that won her first listing presentation
  • Why she switched to coaching and how she pulled the company she purchased out of financial trouble
  • Why one of the biggest traps an agent can make is a focus on a GCI mindset and how to change that to a sustainable team mindset
  • How she systemised in order to balance being a top producer with being a parent
  • The key to hiring and the top qualities needed to run a successful team.

plus – how you can tell if it’s the right time for you to create your own team – and much much more!

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Samantha McLean Samantha McLeanMay 22, 2020
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Samantha McLean

Samantha McLean

Samantha McLean is the Co-founder and Managing Editor of Elite Agent, Australia's trusted platform for real estate news, insights, and community connection. With over 20 years in sales and marketing across respected global companies, Samantha brings practical expertise and thoughtful leadership to the industry. Since founding Elite Agent, Samantha has grown the brand from a magazine into a dynamic media hub that includes the Elevate podcast, daily newsletters, and engaging industry events. Her approachable style and genuine curiosity have earned Elite Agent recognition, including multiple Mumbrella awards for excellence. Samantha is passionate about exploring how technology, especially artificial intelligence, can improve productivity and client relationships without losing the essential human touch. She regularly discusses these topics with industry experts on the Elevate podcast. She holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney. Connect with Samantha at Elite Agent or aipoweredagents.com or visit her personal website samanthamclean.com.