Most agents are layering AI on top of an already overwhelming workload — and wondering why they feel busier than ever. This week on the podcast, TF Coach Emily Terrell breaks down what separates agents who drown in AI tools from the ones who use AI to actually buy back their time. Emily runs a real estate team, coaches roughly 14 hours a week, and handles eight speaking engagements a month — and she does it by treating AI as one integrated system, not a junk drawer of flashy apps. If you're a top producer who's hit a ceiling because there's simply no more time left in your day… this is the episode you've been waiting for. In this episode, you'll learn: The Five-Minute Rule: The mindset shift that has you hunting the small, repeatable tasks where AI quietly saves 5–10 minutes at a time — and how those minutes stack into hours. System Over Tools: Why fitting AI into the business you already run beats forcing your business into someone else's app. The 30-Second Listing Presentation: How Emily turned hours of manual prep into roughly 30 seconds of output after five minutes of data collection. The J-Curve of Adoption: The honest learning curve — anywhere from 30 minutes to 30 days — that every agent has to climb before AI starts giving time back. Building Your "Agentic" Team: The shift from doing every task yourself to managing a roster of AI automations that work while you sell. The 90/10 Future: Emily's prediction on where real estate AI adoption is headed over the next 7–10 years — and why waiting is the most expensive option on the table. The structure that lets Emily run a team, coach, and speak without burning out is the same structure she builds with agents inside Tom Ferry coaching. Ready to make AI work for you instead of adding to your plate? Schedule a free call with a Tom Ferry consultant to learn more about coaching and see if it's right for you. 📞 https://www.tomferry.com/free-coaching-consultation/ ------------ Interested in a FREE Coaching Consultation? Click Here: https://bit.ly/TFfcc For the majority of my life, I’ve been passionate and dedicated to changing lives by giving away the very best strategies, tactics, and mindset techniques to help you and your business succeed. Join me as we take this to level 10! ------------ Let's Connect: Website - https://TomFerry.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/TomFerry Instagram - https://instagram.com/TomFerry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TomFerry Podcast - https://TomFerry.com/Podcast Events - https://www.tomferry.com/events _____ You are advised that any Information provided on this podcast is not legal advice. Ferry International assumes no responsibility for consequences resulting from the use of the Information. Some of the Information may be outdated or not consistent with current law.

The generalist agent is disappearing. The ones winning right now aren't trying to be everything to everyone — they're becoming the undeniable expert in one thing. Valerie Upham, a Compass agent in San Diego, did exactly that. By committing to a single, high-need specialty most agents won't touch, she generated over $475,000 in GCI in 18 months — and $267,000 of that came straight from educational seminars and events. If you're still chasing every lead in every price point and quietly wondering why you feel replaceable… this episode shows you the opposite move. In this episode, you'll learn: The Niche-Down Paradox: Why narrowing her focus to one specialty actually multiplied her referrals — and made her the obvious call. The $267K Seminar Engine: How educational events became her single biggest source of GCI in 18 months. The Room of Two: Why Valerie works a 2-person seminar like a full listing appointment — and the listings it's closed. Fill the Room: The exact channel mix she uses to drive attendance — direct mail to 30-year homeowners, Facebook, NextDoor, LinkedIn, and Eventbrite. The Trust-First Play: How shredding events and her own podcast build relationships years before anyone's ready to list. The Equity Protector: Why she personally manages contractors and renovations to protect a family's return through a major life transition. Valerie's results weren't luck. The structure behind her niche was built inside Tom Ferry Coaching. Ready to stop competing as a generalist and become the expert clients seek out? Schedule a free call with a Tom Ferry consultant to learn more about coaching and see if it's right for you. 📞 https://www.tomferry.com/free-coaching-consultation/

This week on the podcast, you'll hear from a coach who closes consistent deals in the exact market everyone else is calling "stuck." Kristi Jencks is a Tom Ferry coach who guides 40 coaching clients, sells 20+ homes a year, and is raising eight children — and she still treats every listing as a way to test scripts she can pass to her clients. In this conversation, she breaks down why the real estate market feels frozen right now, and why the problem lives in your clients' heads, not in the rate sheet. If your pipeline is full of "great" leads who just won't pull the trigger… this episode names exactly what's stopping them, and gives you the scripts to move them forward. In this episode, you'll learn: The Three-Layer Diagnosis: What clients say vs. what's actually stopping them. The 25% Overprice Problem: Why sellers swear their home is worth more than it is. Loss Aversion at the Table: The quirk freezing your best deals at the finish line. The Buy-Now-vs-Later Calculator: The math that ends "let's just wait." Credibility Trackers: How to swap your opinion for hard proof. The "Field Research" Edge: Why Kristi still takes listings on purpose. Everything Kristi teaches her clients runs on the structure of Tom Ferry coaching — the same system behind agents who keep closing while the rest of the market waits. Ready to unstick the deals sitting frozen in your pipeline? Schedule a free call with a Tom Ferry consultant to learn more about coaching and see if it's right for you. 📞 https://www.tomferry.com/free-coaching-consultation/

How's the market? It's the question every agent gets asked. And in Summer 2026, no two markets give the same answer. This week, Tom sits down with David Childers, CEO of Keeping Current Matters, for the data and context agents need to give clients the right answer right now. David brings the latest on mortgage rates, inventory, pricing, and foreclosures. And contrary to what most of the headlines are saying: no, the market isn't crashing. If your sellers think they'll get asking price, your buyers think rates will crater, and everyone thinks foreclosures mean another 2008 — this episode is your reset. In this episode, you'll learn: The Bifurcation Map: Why California, Washington, and Florida prices are softening — while the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast remain rock-solid. The Rate Reality: What mortgage rates are actually doing — and the lender play that can lower a buyer's rate today. The Equity Cushion: The number every agent should have memorized. The 80/40 Listing Truth: 80% of sellers expect to get their asking price. Only 40% do. Here's how to use that gap on listing appointments. The Inventory Reality: Why only 15 states have returned to 2019 inventory — and what that means for your local market. Watch the episode now and then make sure to download David’s slides to use them in your presentations, conversations, and marketing. Get David’s slides here: 👉https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iOsH-FyajxgrpXIUdpEnLK78zGfiUz97/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110484379841180842609&rtpof=true&sd=true Ready to become the agent your market actually trusts for answers? The agents who thrive in markets like this don't have better opinions. They have better data — and the discipline to use it. That's the foundation of Tom Ferry coaching. Schedule a free conversation with our office to learn more about coaching and see if it's right for you. 📞 https://www.tomferry.com/free-coaching-consultation/

Most agents are either ignoring YouTube — or posting videos nobody is searching for. Both are costly mistakes. In this episode, Tom sits down with Aaron Cuha, a YouTube coach, real estate veteran, and host of Listing Velocity—YouTube Edition — a revolutionary new YouTube training program only for Tom Ferry Coaching members. Aaron has helped agents sell billions of dollars of real estate using YouTube. Here he gives you the full playbook: how to get found, build trust fast, and convert views into listings — even if you hate being on camera. In this episode, you’ll learn: The #1 video type that drives real buyer and seller search traffic How to build a posting rhythm the algorithm actually rewards Simple SEO moves that move the needle fast Hooks and thumbnails that earn the click How to turn one video into content everywhere The mistakes that kill your reach before you even start

This week on the podcast, you’ll hear from an agent who defied all the rules of real estate and came back more profitable than ever. At just 30 years old, Avi Becker of Santa Barbara, CA, has already scaled to $30 million in annual production. But after reaching the top, he did the unthinkable: he bought a one-way ticket to Bali and spent 11 months traveling. Now, he’s back, going solo, and proving that stepping away can be a shockingly profitable decision. You’re about to learn the mindset and tactical shifts required to build a high-level business that funds your wildest dreams instead of consuming them. In this episode, you’ll learn: The Sabbatical Strategy: Why Avi took 11 months off to travel the world and how he prepared his business to survive it. The "Meeting the Parents" Hack: A genius charisma trick for open houses that turns cold visitors into lifelong clients. The Long Game: How a $10.6 million luxury deal took five years of consistent, low-pressure follow-up to close. The Value-Add Listing Strategy: How taking a seller to see a neighbor’s open house secured a $2 million listing over the competition. Mindset Over Fear: The meditation and mental reframing techniques used to turn the "fear of going solo" into pure excitement. The $5,000 Charity Bet: The exact prospecting discipline Avi uses to ensure his "reset year" hits $23 million. Avi’s success wasn’t an accident. It was built through the structure of Tom Ferry coaching. Ready to build a business that actually supports the life you want? Schedule a free call with a Tom Ferry consultant to see if coaching is your next step. 📞 https://www.tomferry.com/free-coaching-consultation/

Tom Ferry’s Outliers series is back, with a special focus on building and leading extraordinary real estate teams! Kyle Zene was just 27 years old when he opened his own brokerage in February of 2020—a few weeks before the world shut down. Where most leaders would’ve panicked, Kyle pivoted his strategy and implemented systems that allowed him to step out of production and double his business every year since then. This week, Tom talks with Kyle about exactly how he did it and how you can too. If you're still the hardest-working person on your team… this episode will show you what's actually holding you back. You’ll learn: The single hire that lets you step out of production How to use AI to spot missing opportunities & lost deals The decision-making habit of today’s best leaders How to guarantee your agents keep getting better (hint: it’s not training) And as you'll learn from Kyle, the structure behind his growth was built inside Tom Ferry Team Coaching. Ready to stop being the engine and start building the machine? Visit https://www.tomferry.com/coaching-team/ to learn more.

13 million views. 8 years later. And it still hits a nerve. Back in 2017, Tom posted a video about how the wealthy manage their money, and the internet lost its mind. Now he's back to react to it. Not because he had to. Because he couldn't not. Most of what he said back then? Still dead-on. But some things have changed in the last 8 years. And the stuff that's changed might surprise you. This is the reaction video that will change the way you think about money — for good. In this episode, you'll learn: Why top producers get stuck in a cycle of rich and broke, and how to break it The "Three C's" quietly killing your financial growth Why 80% of agents are making a critical mistake with every commission check Tom's personal "1% per quarter" strategy for compounding net worth over 20 years Why singles and doubles beat home runs every time Ready to build real wealth? Tom Ferry Coaching members get exclusive access to Financial Foundations — an on-demand training led by Toby Mathis of Anderson Business Advisors, one of the top financial strategists in the game. This tool is only available to coaching members and is built specifically for real estate professionals ready to gain financial awareness, make informed decisions, set realistic goals, and achieve financial freedom and success! Book a free call with a Tom Ferry sales consultant to learn more about coaching and see if it's right for you. 🔗 https://www.tomferry.com/real-estate-coaching-programs/ 🎥Want to see the original video? Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJB90G-tsgo

Stop guessing and start generating. In this impromptu masterclass, Tom Ferry reveals why most real estate businesses are currently in a state of "disease"—and the exact, unapologetic steps required to move past "wellness" and into "greatness." If you feel like you're "waiting" for the market to improve while top producers are pulling ahead, this is your wake-up call. Tom breaks down the professional standards that separate the industry's wealthiest agents from the rest, including the specific daily habits that build an unstoppable flywheel of success. In this episode, you’ll discover: The 3 Emotional States of Business: Are you operating in disease, wellness, or greatness? The Checklist Rule: How to get things done with less mental strain. The 200-Day Challenge: A simple commitment that will transform your bank account and your self-esteem. The 5-5-4 Power Routine: The exact conversation counts you need in your CRM every single day. 4 Weekly "Anchor" Meetings: The secret to maintaining momentum and managing the health of your business. Ready to achieve greatness? Don't leave your success to chance. Schedule a free coaching consultation to see how Tom Ferry Coaching can help you dominate your market: 🔗 https://www.tomferry.com/consultation/

Welcome back to Tom Ferry’s Outliers Series—where we study the disciplines of agents who are doing extraordinary things. This week, Tom sits down with Edna Kimble, a powerhouse agent out of Tahlequah, Oklahoma… who’s ranked in the Top 5 Century 21 agents in the world for units every year for the last 10+ years (and #1 twice). She’s personally closing 130–150 transactions a year in a town of only 17,000 people—and she does 80% of her work from her iPhone. Whether you’re building your business or trying to scale without losing control, this is a must-watch episode where you’ll learn: Secrets for managing your business on a phone Her simple system for NEVER missing a goal How to grow your business while removing tasks Marketing strategies that win the community Edna doesn’t rely on hype. She relies on systems, consistency, and coaching—so she can make faster decisions, see blind spots sooner, and keep improving without getting stuck in mistakes. Do yourself a favor and schedule a free Business Strategy Session. Even if you don’t sign up, you’ll walk away with your next best moves. 📞Schedule now: https://www.tomferry.com/free-coaching-consultation/ Social Copy: ⚡How does a Top 5 agent in the WORLD run 80% of her business from an iPhone… from a town of 17,000 people?⚡ On this episode of Tom’s Outlier’s Podcast, Enda Kimble shares the secrets behind her insane success! 🔗Watch the full episode with the link in bio!