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When burnout hits and the bank account is shrinking, most people tap out. Greg Langham did the opposite.

From Marriott paying for his real estate school (true story) to failing at timeshares, cutting his teeth on FSBOs/expireds with a Mike Ferry playbook, launching an indie brokerage in Bend, then walking away burned out—Greg moved his family to Boise, stared down a crossroads, and flipped the switch after one hard conversation with his wife: “I’ve lost confidence in you.” Game on.

Inside this episode, Greg shares:

• How a tough-love moment reignited his career and life
• The difference between owning a brokerage vs. building a team (and why he chose team)
• Moving markets and rebuilding from zero—exactly what he did first
• Why authenticity beats image (yes, he took a high-end call from the county fair… with a corn dog)
• The simple recruiting/onboarding flywheel he’s building at GO Idaho
• CINC/online lead best practices, prospecting roots, and the “gold in your database”
• The mindset shift: give more than you receive—and why it always comes back tenfold

If you’re stuck, starting over, or scaling up, this one’s a compass. No regrets. No excuses. Just action.

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This week on the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, Shane and Duane sit down with Gary Sparks, Qualifying Broker with Marmac Real Estate Coastal.

Gary’s journey started in a night class 10 years ago after long shifts and side hustles, grinding through pre-license with nothing but calloused hands, a servant’s heart, and a belief that there was more for his life.

From buying his first home with the late Rob Wade, to being “hard-closed” into real estate, to closing 35 deals his first year, Gary’s story is packed with lessons on resilience, relationships, and servant leadership.

You’ll hear:

✅ Why setbacks often become setups for your next breakthrough

✅ How to build a career fueled by purpose instead of transactions

✅ The hidden power of communication (hint: pick up the phone!)

✅ Why real estate is more than closings — it’s a platform to impact lives

✅ The faith, family, and mentors who shaped Gary’s journey

From the pines to the palms, this conversation will challenge you to see real estate and your own life through a bigger lens.

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Tyler Blair didn’t grow up with much.

In fact, it took him a full year and four test attempts just to get his real estate license. Fast forward to today he’s leading a 100+ agent team, closing over $274 million in production, and pacing 850 homes this year.

In this episode of the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, Tyler shares:

• His unlikely start as a leasing agent and property manager.
• The gritty truth of cold calls, open houses, and door knocking that built his foundation.
• How coaching with Jon Cheplak, Sunit, and Alec transformed his trajectory.
• His biggest failures (and the lessons every leader should hear).
• Why “Eat the Gravy” and “20 Conversations a Day” are mantras that still drive his team today.

Tyler’s story is about perseverance, faith, and servant leadership—building not just a business, but a true Legacy.

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If you’ve ever said “the leads suck,” this one’s for you.

Shane & Duane sit down with longtime tech insider Randy Carroll alumni of Commissions Inc. (CINC) and Chime/Lofty now the growth engine behind Ruuster, a lead-nurture platform built to mine the gold already sitting in your database.

Randy breaks down the 19-month buy cycle (and why most systems stop nurturing at 6–12 months), how teams end up repurchasing the same lead through referral portals, and why your oldest leads are often the ripest to convert.

We dig into real examples (three-year “dead” leads turning into weekend showings), the misalignment between agent pay and long-term follow-up, and a simple mindset shift: every dial has a dollar value even the “no’s.”

You’ll also hear Randy’s behind-the-scenes stories from rocket-ship growth at CINC and Chime, a raw failure lesson from the road, and the core values that keep him playing the long game.

If you lead a team, run a brokerage, or just want your pipeline to be predictable again, this episode is your follow-up masterclass.

💡 Takeaways:

• Plug the nurture gap between 6–12 and 19 months.
• Re-label “Bought w/out us” as future seller leads.
• Score each call by dollar value to stay consistent.
• Prioritize 3–36 month leads. Today.

Connect with Randy: randy@ruuster.com

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In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of coaching and mentorship in shaping successful careers.

Discover how guidance from experienced mentors can unlock potential, provide valuable insights, and accelerate professional growth.

Join us as we explore real-life stories and expert advice on building meaningful mentor-mentee relationships that drive career success.

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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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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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