In this episode of Finding Alignment, host Megan Romine sits down with Juan Carlos Barreneche, founder of Goldbar Staffing and one of the real estate industry’s fastest-rising entrepreneurs, for a conversation about freedom, leadership, and building a business that truly works for you.

Juan’s journey started far from entrepreneurship. A pre-med student turned real estate agent, he traded a future in medicine for a career in real estate after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. Within just a few years, he scaled his team to over $100 million in annual sales, not by working harder, but by learning how to hire, delegate, and lead.

After realizing his passion wasn’t just selling homes but empowering others to grow, Juan pivoted into coaching and staffing, launching Goldbar Staffing, a company that now helps top-producing real estate teams and entrepreneurs scale their systems and hire exceptional talent.

Megan and Juan unpack the mindset and mechanics behind that shift from the fear of letting go to the freedom that comes from trust, systems, and alignment. They dive deep into:

• Why perfectionism kills scalability (and what to do instead)
• How to identify your hourly rate and protect it
• When to hire your first assistant or virtual staff
• How to build systems that make your team better than you
• Why true leadership means developing people who might outgrow you

Juan also shares how he continues to earn passive income through referral systems, why building culture is more valuable than building control, and the fulfillment he’s found in helping agents transform their careers and their lives.

This conversation is packed with clarity, candor, and strategy for anyone ready to shift from solopreneur to scalable success. Whether you’re an agent, team leader, or entrepreneur, this episode will challenge how you think about growth, freedom, and what it means to operate in full alignment.

Listen if you’re:

• A real estate agent or entrepreneur ready to scale your business
• Struggling to delegate and trust your team
• Building systems for freedom, not just profit
• Seeking fulfillment and alignment in your next chapter

To Connect with Juan Carlos Barreneche:

https://www.juangoldbar.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/juangoldbar/

To Connect with Megan Romine:

https://meganromine.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mermaidrealtor/

Finding Alignment with Megan Romine is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida. To learn more, visit https://www.podplusstudios.com.

KEYWORDS:

business scalability, leadership mindset, freedom through systems, real estate entrepreneurship, delegation and growth, business automation, real estate success, scalable business model, team leadership, systems that scale, hiring strategy, business alignment, entrepreneurial freedom, mindset for growth, scaling your business

In this high-energy episode of Finding Alignment, host Megan Romine sits down with Jordan Cohen, the #1 RE/MAX agent in the world and bestselling author of The Agent’s Edge, for a rare, unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to rise to the top and stay there.

With over three decades in real estate and $400M+ in annual sales, Jordan shares how he built his business from the ground up from knocking out expired listings in the San Fernando Valley to representing A-list celebrities, pro athletes, and luxury homeowners across Southern California. But his story isn’t just about success; it’s about discipline, confidence, and gratitude at every stage.

Megan and Jordan unpack how he made the leap from $200K listings to $40M estates, why he personally shows every home he lists, and how his signature mindset, “I want to work for you, not with you”, built a career rooted in service and longevity. Jordan also opens up about burnout, balance, and why repetition and confidence are the true foundations of greatness.

He shares invaluable advice for agents and entrepreneurs alike:

• The one skill every successful agent must master
• How to dominate a new market (without door knocking)
• Why gratitude and humility are real power moves
• How to build a personal brand that outworks your company’s logo
• The mindset shift that separates good agents from industry leaders

Jordan’s message is refreshingly simple, there are no shortcuts. You win by showing up, overdelivering, and doing it again the next day. This episode is a masterclass in consistency, confidence, and alignment from one of real estate’s most recognized names.

Listen if you’re:

• Building your real estate or sales career from scratch
• Feeling burned out and need a spark to reignite purpose
• Curious about what top agents actually do differently
• Ready to outwork the competition and stay aligned while doing it

To Connect with Jordan Cohen:

https://jordancohen.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jordancohen1/

To Connect with Megan Romine:

https://meganromine.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mermaidrealtor/

Finding Alignment with Megan Romine is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida. To learn more, visit https://www.podplusstudios.com.

KEYWORDS:

real estate success, confidence in business, sales mindset, top real estate agent, entrepreneur motivation, real estate growth strategies, leadership through service, consistency and discipline, high-performance mindset, luxury real estate, real estate branding, business alignment, mastering confidence, long-term success strategies

In this powerhouse episode of Finding Alignment, host Megan Romine sits down with Anthony Lamacchia, CEO and broker/owner of Lamacchia Realty, a company that closed more than $3 billion in sales this year and continues to redefine what growth, leadership, and alignment look like in real estate and business.

Anthony’s story is proof that discipline and heart are not opposites, they’re the formula. From waking up before sunrise to leading one of the fastest-growing brokerages in the country, he shares what it really takes to lead with purpose, pivot through change, and build a culture rooted in consistency, accountability, and care.

Megan and Anthony unpack:

• Why the best lead generation strategy is relationships, not transactions
• How “educate to attract” became the cornerstone of his business philosophy
• The importance of discipline and adaptability in every growth stage
• Why “work smarter, not harder” is the biggest myth in business
• How teaching, listening, and showing up daily are the real competitive advantages

Anthony also opens up about his beginnings in his family’s landscaping business, the lessons he took from his father, and how those early experiences built his foundation for resilience and service-based leadership. From running multi-division companies to embracing AI and writing his first book, he’s built a brand on one core belief: help others win, and the success will follow.

This conversation is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, agents, and leaders who are tired of shortcuts and ready to build something that lasts rooted in grit, purpose, and alignment.

Listen if you’re:

• A real estate agent or entrepreneur looking to scale
• Struggling with burnout or lack of direction
• Craving discipline, systems, and purpose-driven success
• Ready to replace excuses with execution

To Connect with Anthony Lamacchia:

https://www.lamacchiarealty.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajlamacchia/

To Connect with Megan Romine:

https://meganromine.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mermaidrealtor/

Finding Alignment with Megan Romine is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida. To learn more, visit https://www.podplusstudios.com.

KEYWORDS:

business discipline, leadership alignment, real estate success, entrepreneur mindset, scaling a brokerage, consistency and growth, work ethic in business, building a strong culture, purpose-driven leadership, long-term success, accountability and execution, business systems that scale, growth mindset strategies, high-performance habits