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From apple orchards to award-winning broker, Mike Blake’s journey is anything but ordinary.

In this powerhouse episode of Real Estate Agent Life, Shane and Duane sit down with their longtime friend and fraternity brother to uncover how Mike went from patenting products and selling his first $50k home… to running a 200+ transaction team pacing over 350 deals a year.

Mike drops game-changing insights on:

• Why business plans fail (and how his daily screenshot habit keeps him on track)
• The marketing moves that made clients call him first — years before it was cool
• How 50% reinvestment, time-blocking, and showing up every day built his empire
• The mindset shift that grew his revenue share group from 31 agents to 480 in just 20 months
• The biggest mistake that cost him more than money — and the lesson every agent needs to hear

It’s raw, it’s funny (wait ‘til you hear the Miami story), and it’s full of wisdom for agents, leaders, and entrepreneurs who want to scale without losing their edge.

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What happens when a former logistics expert burns out on corporate America and sets his sights on real estate? You get Eric Meldrum—a team leader, content creator, and visionary who turned YouTube videos into a multi-state lead magnet.

In this episode, Eric joins Shane and Duane to share:

• How he went from startup life and SaaS dreams to real estate success in Michigan and Florida
• The secrets behind his evergreen YouTube strategy that drives millions in production
• The mindset shift that helped him let go of control and build a real business, not just a job
• Lessons from Beats by Dre’s former VP of Ops and why being vulnerable matters more than acting like you have it all figured out

Plus: The conversation gets real on time freedom, team-building, subculture recruiting, ChatGPT referrals (!), and how a single video from two years ago keeps pulling in $30K–$60K commission opportunities.

If you’re tired of chasing and ready to attract, this one’s for you.

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We appreciate you joining us for another powerful episode where we dive deep into the world of real estate, mindset, and business growth. If you found value in this conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your network!

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Guntersville native. Lakefront expert. 600+ transactions.

In this episode, we sit down with Rusty Glines, a top-producing Alabama agent who turned a factory job into a lakefront real estate empire. Rusty shares how a copy of Rich Dad Poor Dad sparked a total career reinvention—and how he built a brand of results rooted in faith, family, and work ethic.

We cover:

• His leap from manufacturing to real estate success
• Why he walked away from brokerage ownership (and how it changed his life)
• The difference between volume and value
• His biggest failure (and the system that could’ve saved him)
• How he defines success after 600+ closings

If you’ve ever thought about going all-in on real estate—or taking a step back to do more of what you love—this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

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