Episode 227 (Season 6, Episode 8)

Inspections

Is there anything more enjoyable during a real estate transaction than the inspection? No! No! No! Inspections are the worst!

However, if you choose to listen to a podcast about the worst part of a real estate podcast, The Boom Team promises to do their best to make the inspection process as enjoyable as we can make it. 

You won’t find mold, failed thermal seals, radon mitigation, or non-working GFCI outlets here. But you will find tips on how best to handle your clients and their crazy dreams. Go ahead and splurge on some expensive chocolate while enjoying hearing about inspections for once!

SHOW NOTES

• Dark chocolate or milk chocolate? [2:35]
• Christian is a chocolate snob [4:27]
• Megan defends Christian while attacking Terry [6:58]
• Terry recalls our most bleep-filled episode. (Yes, it was about inspections) [9:41]
• Tip #1 - Be knowledgable [11:18]
• Go to your inspections until you’re experienced enough [12:19]
• It’s all about setting expectations [14:21]
• Tip #2 - Be calm [17:03]
• Use video for next level service [18:40]
• Todd’s Dad Joke and Death [20:10]
• Is it appropriate to laugh at extra chins? [22:05]
• Todd believes he can jump while falling, thus negating the fall [23:36]
• How do you dream? [25:03]
• Tip #3 - Be creative [26:20]
• Megan had clients who asked for a cat [27:24]

SHOW LINKS

• Health benefits of chocolate:  https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-dark-chocolate
• World’s most expensive chocolates:  https://ventured.com/most-expensive-chocolates-world/
• The F#$%& Inspection (Part 2):  https://boomrealestatepodcast.com/episode-080-the-f-inspection-part-2/
• Meanings of common dreams:  https://bestlifeonline.com/dream-interpretation/

BOOM LINKS

Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com

Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ

30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com

Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com

 Episode 226 (Season 6, Episode 7)

Negotiating

There’s definitely an art to negotiation, but at least it’s not complicated. (Kind of like what Todd would produce if he was stuck in an art studio for three hours!) In order to become a better agent, it’s essential to understand the basics of negotiation.

In this episode, we’ll give you three secrets that help you, your clients and other agents. Also, Todd shares what it takes to make it into the Show Intro. For sure, you’ll want to find a Sharpie to jot some notes on the walls!

SHOW NOTES

• So many strange noises [2:01]
• There’s so much money to be made in podcasting! [2:57]
• Could the bots take over for us? [3:51]
• Tune into the Bang Real Estate Podcast [6:51]
• Todd’s Mom is great at that whole “reusing” thing [8:41]
• Great use of bubbles! [11:24]
• “Catch more flies with llama!” - Terry [12:08]
• Tip #1 - Control of your emotions [13:43]
• Use face-to-face interactions instead of texting at critical points in a transaction [15:00]
• Todd’s Dad Joke and Death [17:17]
• How Jack Daniels died [19:38]
• Tip #2 - Work WITH the agent FOR your client [20:31]
• Make sure compliments are genuine [22:04]
• Your attitude can win or lose deals! [24:39]
• Tip #3 - Don’t overthink it [26:18]
• Pick up the phone so you don’t have to overthink it [27:53]

SHOW LINKS

• Getting rid of plastic utensils:  https://www.sanluisobispo.com/opinion/editorials/article255875231.html
• The Great Bubble Barrier:  https://thegreatbubblebarrier.com/
• Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time:  https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/50-best-stand-up-comics-of-all-time-126359/
• How many times did Timmy have to be rescued from a well:  https://www.woot.com/blog/post/the-debunker-how-often-did-lassie-have-to-rescue-timmy-from-a-well

BOOM LINKS

Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com

Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ

30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com

Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com

 Episode 225 (Season 6, Episode 6)

Working with Buyers

Truth be told, working buyers can be a lot more fun than working with sellers. So why not spend our time talking about things like Woodstock, robots working in mines, and long beards?  The super truth be told, even though working with buyers can be more fun, it still remains an art form.

So, the super-duper truth be told, listen closely and pick up some tips and tricks on working with buyers.

And supery-dupery truth be told, when you’re all done listening, hit us up to share your favorite concert or bucket list concert on your personal list. Oh, and supery-dupery-dupery truth be told, neither answer should be “Hanson” or we’ll disown you!

SHOW NOTES

• The Team gets their hippie on [2:07]
• Where were you when Woodstock ’99 hit? [4:11]
• Best or bucket list concerts [6:16]
• Terry proves he has the cleanest mind on the Team [8:43]
• Todd hates buyers [9:55]
• Megan thinks she has a big forehead [11:21]
• Tip #1:  Have systems [12:21]
• The train guy is back! [14:05]
• Tip #2:  Do a Buyer Consultation [15:03]
• Communication is ABSOLUTELY key! [17:29]
• Todd’s Dad Joke and Death [18:04]
• Do you have a beard bag? Maybe you should get one [20:08]
• Current record for longest beard is 17 feet! [21:51]
• Tip #3:  Make sure you care! [24:24]

SHOW LINKS

• Top 10 Hippie Dance Moves:  https://kushtourism.com/top-10-hippie-dance-moves/
• Woodstock 99:  Peace, Love, and Rage:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15004156/
• 10 Best Robert Frost Poems:  https://interestingliterature.com/2017/06/10-of-the-best-robert-frost-poems-everyone-should-read/
• Get your own Beard Bag:  https://beardroots.com/products/beard-rag
• Crystal Gale…We think this is who Producer Christian is referencing:  https://crystalgayle.com/

BOOM LINKS

Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com

Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ

30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com

Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com

 Episode 224 (Season 6, Episode 5)

Working with Sellers

Todd may be the only one that truly enjoys working with sellers, but don’t let that stop you from giving it a go. If you really want to be good with sellers—which you should—go get a Costco-sized box of #2 pencils. You’ll want to take copious notes today, then be ready to show every buyer’s agent the good life of selling with sellers.

Oh, and we talk about 90’s boy bands, so there’s that. All here on the latest version of the Boom Real Estate Podcast! (Which will probably be owned by Marky Mark by the time you read this.)

SHOW NOTES

• Todd just can’t wait for the Intro to end [2:14]
• Christian hits the team with some 98 Degree trivia [4:24]
• “Marky Mark” Walberg now owns the Boom Podcast [6:50]
• Todd sets the table on what this episode is all about [8:10]
• Christian rocks the wrong, yet so right, sounder [8:55]
• Better quality content [10:30]
• Tip #1:  Fill the Void [12:45]
• Set reminders for regular check-ins with your sellers [14:15]
• Todd’s “Dad Joke and Death” [16:02]
• The greatest defense strategy ever! [18:40]
• Terry reveals just how much he loves rainbows [20:12]
• Tip #2:  Milk your listings for leads [20:35]
• Focus your marketing on getting listings! [22:30]
• Don’t trip over dimes to pick up pennies [24:20]
• Tip #3:  Fight to Win [26:12]
• Tip #3 1/2:  Go last [28:24]
• Producer Christian:  Cut the amount of time you’re talking about yourself in half and double the amount of time you talk about them [31:13]
• Don’t automatically cut your commission [32:46]
• The first one that talks loses the money [34:05]

SHOW LINKS

• 98 Degrees official website:  https://www.98degrees.com/
• F45:  https://f45training.com/
• What happened to LFO:  https://www.thethings.com/what-happened-to-90s-boy-band-lfo/
• The wrong Mark Walberg:  https://markwalbergtv.com/
• Railfan vs. Foamer:  https://cs.trains.com/trn/f/111/t/134435.aspx#1508751
• Best popcorn:  https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/best-popcorn-taste-test/

BOOM LINKS

Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com

Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ

30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com

Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com