In this inspiring episode of The Business of Real Estate Podcast, hosts Lynn Hoffmann and Eric Johnson sit down with Andrea Florian, team leader of The Florian Team and community powerhouse in Burlington. Andrea shares her incredible journey — from her early days as a professional musician to becoming one of Burlington's most community-driven real estate leaders.

She opens up about starting the Burlington Cares Food Drive during the pandemic, integrating her love for music into her brand, and leading her team with authenticity and compassion. This episode is a masterclass on how passion and purpose can fuel your business, connect you deeply with your community, and create lasting impact far beyond transactions.

🔑 In This Episode You'll Learn:

-How giving back builds trust and long-term success in real estate -

The importance of authenticity and values-driven leadership

-Strategies for combining personal passions with professional branding

-Overcoming fear, imposter syndrome, and "what if it doesn't work?" thinking

-Why consistency, community involvement, and gratitude matter most

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction to Matthew Regan & Team Building in Real Estate

02:00 – The Early Entrepreneurial Mindset: From Lawn Mowing to Real Estate

04:15 – Why Building a Real Estate Team Matters

06:00 – The Power of Hiring the Right Admin and Paying for Talent

08:00 – Leverage, Leadership, and the Apple Analogy

10:30 – Creating Culture and Accountability in a Team

13:00 – Building Horizontal Growth vs. Top-Down Leadership

16:00 – Lessons from Failure, Mentorship, and Finding Your "Why"

20:00 – Recruiting the Right Agents and Setting Benchmarks

33:00 – Confronting the Brutal Facts: Leadership, Meetings, and Growth

In this episode of TBORE – The Business of Real Estate Podcast, hosts Lynn Hoffmann and Eric Johnson sit down with Matthew Regan, team leader of Regan Irish & Associates, to unpack the real truth behind building a sustainable, high-performing real estate team. Matthew shares his journey from starting a lawn business at age 12 to leading one of the most successful teams under the RE/MAX Escarpment Niagara banner. From hiring his first admin to merging two powerful teams, this episode dives deep into what it takes to lead with purpose, structure, and culture in today's competitive real estate landscape.

🔑 Key Topics Covered: How Matthew's entrepreneurial beginnings shaped his real estate career Why treating your real estate business like a publicly traded company changes everything The importance of hiring admin support before adding agents How culture, communication, and accountability build longevity Why great leaders help team members find their own why The dangers of ego-driven teams and how to create shared success Confronting the "brutal facts" to prevent burnout and business collapse How consistent systems, meetings, and mindset lead to scalable growth

🎧 Perfect for: Real estate team leaders, brokers, recruiters, and solo agents ready to build smarter, scale faster, and lead better.

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⏱️ Timestamps – Don't Miss These Key Moments:

0:45 – Why agents are turning down listing appointments

2:54 – What to do when clients demand an unrealistic price

4:30 – The hidden emotional toll of overpriced listings

5:11 – "Your Home Sold Guaranteed" strategies explained

8:03 – Time vs. money: The #1 question every agent must ask

9:37 – How to promote the lifestyle of a home (not just features)

12:11 – The weekly call that can save your client relationships

17:12 – The secrets to making a house show-ready (cheap fixes!)

26:00 – Why networking with other agents is your secret weapon

33:03 – The budgeting mistake that's bankrupting realtors

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of The Business of Real Estate Podcast with Lynn Hoffmann and Eric Johnson. In today's episode, we dive deep into one of the toughest challenges facing realtors right now: carrying listings in a buyer's market. If you're a real estate agent struggling with unsold listings, unrealistic sellers, or skyrocketing staging costs, this episode is packed with strategies you can use today.

✅ What you'll learn in this episode:

How to handle grossly overpriced listings without losing your sanity

Why some homes sit on the market for months—and how to fix it

Low-cost tips to make your listings show like model homes

How to structure contracts to protect your time and money

The key mindset shift that separates top agents from burned-out agents

Why networking and agent-to-agent relationships sell more homes than open houses ever will

The truth about pricing psychology and the "race to the bottom" trap

This episode is a must-listen for any agent who wants to win more listings, close faster, and survive the stress of today's shifting real estate market. 💡 Whether you're a new realtor or a seasoned pro, these insights will help you protect your business, your budget, and your mental health while still delivering for your clients. 👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment below with your biggest takeaway. Which strategy are you going to try first?

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