In this episode, John Kitchens, Jay Kinder, and Al Stasek are joined by Blake Sloan for a raw and powerful conversation about leadership, culture, and personal transformation in one of the toughest real estate markets in the country. Blake pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to lead at a high level—through pain, discipline, and relentless personal growth.

From doubling down on personal development, to holding yourself and your team accountable with “stop f***ing lying,” Blake reveals why radical responsibility and a culture of truth are the foundation for scaling a profitable and sustainable real estate business.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or burned out, this episode is your wake-up call. Blake shares how pain has been his greatest teacher and how building a culture rooted in values and accountability has allowed his team in Myrtle Beach to consistently sell 500+ homes a year.

Personal Development & Leadership

• Why the skill gap between agents is widening in today’s market

• Blake’s radical commitment to body, mind, spirit, and business growth

• Why pain is the gift that forces change and transformation
  
  

Radical Responsibility & Culture

• The power of “stop f***ing lying” (SFL) as a personal and team mantra

• How accountability is the highest form of love in leadership

• The 3 values that matter most right now: Radical Responsibility, Personal Development, and Contribution
  
  

AI & The Future of Real Estate

• Why sales IQ and human connection still matter in the AI era

• How to combine fundamentals with AI tools to overcome resistance and uncover client pain

• Why the agents who adapt, grow, and tell the truth will always win
  
  

Mindset, Habits & Growth

• How raising the floor of your daily standards leads to exponential growth

• Why most people overcomplicate success instead of doing the basics

• The importance of truth-telling, vulnerability, and living by your code

• Agent to CEO 2024 in Cleveland – HoneyBadgerNation.com

• The Science of Scaling by Ben Hardy

• The AI Driven Leader by Jeff Booth

• The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer

• Warrior Way frameworks for leadership & accountability

The market is tough, the gap is widening, and only the leaders who embrace radical responsibility, truth, and relentless personal growth will thrive. As Blake Sloan says:

“Pain is a gift from God—it’s the only thing that will make you change and do the things you’ve been avoiding.”

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