In this episode of The John Kitchens Coach Podcast, we break down the biggest lessons, takeaways, and leadership insights from the Agent to CEO 2025 event in Cleveland. From mindset and systems to vision, strategy, and people, they unpack what it truly means to lead like a CEO in today’s evolving real estate landscape.

The conversation dives deep into clarity, culture, and leadership—exploring why vulnerability, storytelling, and alignment matter more than ever. With takeaways from powerful sessions featuring Blake Sloan, Tina Caul, Veronica Figueroa, and Jay Kinder, this episode is a masterclass in building scalable businesses that thrive through clarity and connection.

Whether you’re running a solo operation or leading a growing team, this is your blueprint for thinking, acting, and executing like a CEO.

Mindset & Vision

• Why every breakthrough starts with clarity—and how to find yours.

• The power of vision: how to cast it, communicate it, and get your team aligned.

• Why leaders fail when they accomplish a goal and forget to reset it.
  
  

Leadership & Team Culture

• Blake Sloan’s framework for leading with vulnerability and transparency.

• The Culture vs. Productivity Matrix—how to identify and remove “terrorists” in your organization.

• How “Working Genius” reveals what drives people and how to communicate with your team effectively.
  
  

Systems & Strategy

• The “half-built bridges” problem: why unfinished projects drain momentum.

• How to identify your biggest bottleneck (“Herbie”) and build strategy around it.

• Why focusing on the right three priorities each quarter drives consistent growth.
  
  

Vision, Model, Strategy, People

• The four pillars of the Agent to CEO framework—and how they work together.

• How to design a business model that serves your lifestyle and goals.

• The difference between a business hire and a life hire—and how both create freedom.
  
  

Event Highlights

• How Blake Sloan set the tone with raw honesty and next-level leadership.

• Why storytelling builds trust in an age of skepticism.

• Key takeaways from Jay Kinder, Tina Caul, and Veronica Figueroa’s sessions.
  
  

• The Agent to CEO Framework – Learn more at JohnKitchens.coach

• Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni – Discover your unique leadership type

• The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle

• Atomic Habits by James Clear

• Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold

• No B.S. Trust-Based Marketing by Dan Kennedy

The agents and leaders who win in this market aren’t just better at selling—they’re better at leading. Vision, systems, and culture are the real multipliers.

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