Faith over fame—one agent built her business on authenticity, service, and surrender AND YOU CAN TOO!

In this episode of The Faithful Agent podcast, Garrett Maroon sits down with Linda Bayliss-Spence, a real estate agent whose story is rooted in faith, generosity, and genuine connection. Linda shares her personal and professional journey, revealing how staying true to her values—rather than chasing trends or comparison—led to meaningful impact in her business and community. From creative marketing to divine appointments, Linda highlights the power of authenticity and reminds agents that faithfulness, not fame, is the real win.

Takeaways
1. Treat every client the same, regardless of home price—people matter more than numbers.
2. Serve others without expecting anything in return.
3. Use creative marketing to authentically connect with your community.
4. View clients as divine appointments and trust God to open doors.
5. Give back generously to ministries and those in need.
6. Embrace your unique gifts and resist the temptation to compare.
7. Let your faith shape how you serve, market, and build relationships.
8. Steward your time, money, and influence with kingdom purpose.
9. Stay grounded—worldly success fades, but salvation is eternal.

Connect with Linda:
For the last 2 years, Linda has proudly served Virginia's Eastern Shore as a Realtor for Weichert Realtors, Mason-Davis. In 2024, Linda was awarded Rookie of the Year for Weichert's South East Division and the Ambassador Award for sales as well. In addition to real estate, Linda serves in outreach at her church and has been the Executive Director of the eastern shore's pregnancy resource center since 2001.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.baylis.spence/

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Linda's Journey
01:54 – Linda's Business Growth and Philosophy
04:50 – Authenticity in Real Estate
08:20 – Community Engagement and Creative Marketing
16:20 – Faith and Business Integration
20:12 – Giving Back and Supporting Ministries
26:20 – Encouragement for New Agents

⭐️ Rate & Review:
If this episode challenged or encouraged you, leave a 5-star review and share it with another Christian agent who needs to hear this message.

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📩 Send Garrett your Hampton Roads & Richmond, VA buyer/seller referrals:
🔗 7572662876

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🔗 https://www.instagram.com/garrettmaroon/

Launch your real estate business in 90 days with this roadmap that has proven to get any new or struggling agents off the ground, embarking them on a successful journey in real estate.

Are you a new real estate agent looking to launch your business, or are you an experienced agent struggling, looking for a reset? Whether you are looking to launch or reset, join Garrett Maroon and Jenifer Morin in this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast as they present a clear roadmap for launching successfully in just 90 days. Drawing from her book Beyond the Sale, Jennifer shares the key habits, mindset shifts, and systems that separate agents who thrive from those who burn out.

They dive into the realities of the business—dispelling industry myths—and offer practical advice on how to build a solid database, stay accountable, and focus on what truly drives results: relationships. Whether you're brand new to real estate or in need of a reset, this episode is packed with real-world wisdom and gospel-centered encouragement.

Whether you’re a brand-new agent or a seasoned pro looking to get back to basics, this conversation offers practical wisdom and encouragement rooted in truth and experience.

Key Takeaways

1. Successful agents are consistent, coachable, and hungry to grow.
2. Mindset is everything when facing the ups and downs of the business.
3. Building a solid database is foundational for long-term success.
4. Focus on what energizes you—don’t try to do everything.
5. Surround yourself with supportive, honest people.
6. Real estate is a relationship business first, sales second.
7. Ask for referrals—don't be afraid to tell people you’re in business.
8. Beyond the Sale tackles the heart issues that drive real estate success.

Featuring Jenifer Morin, Director of Operations & Career Development at RE/MAX Gateway & Author of Beyond the Sale.

Connect with Jenifer:

Email: jeniferm@remax.net

Blog: https://rookiereagent.com/

Facebook: Rookie RE Agent

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rookiereagent/

⭐️ Rate & Review:
If this episode challenged or encouraged you, leave a 5-star review and share it with another Christian agent who needs to hear this message.

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📩 Send Garrett your Hampton Roads & Richmond, VA buyer/seller referrals:
🔗 7572662876

📲 Follow Garrett on Instagram for more insights and encouragement!

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/garrettmaroon/

Don't miss this enlightening conversation on integrating faith with technology. Tune in now and explore how you can use AI to enhance your life and business while staying true to your values.

Explore how Christians can thoughtfully engage with AI. Garrett welcomes Michael Woodfield, a pastor and coach, shares insights on balancing technology with faith, the importance of intent, and how AI can be a tool for excellence in business and personal life.

Key Points:

Understanding AI's role in our lives and its potential benefits and pitfalls. The importance of maintaining authenticity and personal voice in content creation. How to use AI and automation to free up time for meaningful interactions. The significance of aligning AI use with Christian values and stewardship.

Connect with Michael:

Visit KingdomCampfires.com for more insights and to connect with Michael Woodfield

⭐️ Rate & Review:
If this episode challenged or encouraged you, leave a 5-star review and share it with another Christian agent who needs to hear this message.

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📩 Send Garrett your Hampton Roads & Richmond, VA buyer/seller referrals:
🔗 7572662876

📲 Follow Garrett on Instagram for more insights and encouragement!

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/garrettmaroon/

Garrett speaks directly to the agent who feels constantly behind. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to be on every platform, follow every strategy, or say yes to every opportunity, this is for you.

Garrett reminds us that discipline is more powerful than omnipresence, and obedience is better than overextension. He exposes the lie that hustle equals holiness and shows you how staying in your God-given lane will actually unlock more momentum and peace.

Key Takeaways:
✅ You’re not behind—you're just distracted by what doesn’t matter
✅ Busyness is often the enemy’s way of keeping you off mission
✅ You don’t need to be everywhere—you need to be where God called you
✅ Focus leads to excellence, while frenzy leads to burnout
✅ Faithfulness in one lane will produce more fruit than scattered activity

Chapters:
00:01 – Intro: You’re Not Behind—You’re Distracted
00:18 – Busyness Is a Spiritual Strategy
00:32 – Focus Over Frenzy
00:48 – Faithfulness in Your Lane

Scripture Highlight:
📖 Proverbs 4:25–27 – “Let your eyes look directly forward… do not swerve to the right or to the left.”

🟡 Reflective Question:
Where are you over-committed in your business out of fear—rather than called by God to be effective?

⭐️ Rate & Review:
If this episode challenged or encouraged you, leave a 5-star review and share it with another Christian agent who needs to hear this message.

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📩 Send Garrett your Hampton Roads & Richmond, VA buyer/seller referrals:
🔗 7572662876

📲 Follow Garrett on Instagram for more insights and encouragement!

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/garrettmaroon/

*GARRETT WILL BE BACK NEXT WEEK WITH NEW EPISODES*

In this episode we seek to understand the question that we all wrestle with - what is my purpose? Real estate agents and Christians everywhere want to know why they were made, what is my God-given purpose. Tune in as the guys discuss ways to seek and understand our identities as business owners and our identities as believers.

• Prioritizing God's will in life. 0:01
• Finding God-given purpose and overcoming decision-making pressure. 1:03
• Finding purpose and direction in life through biblical principles. 3:17
• The tension between free will and divine providence. 8:09
• Balancing work and faith through the lens of creation and the Sabbath. 10:22
• Balancing freedom and responsibility in business. 14:28
• Sources of wisdom and the dangers of using Scripture out of context. 19:05
• Self-awareness and identity in Christ. 20:56
• Finding purpose and wisdom in real estate business through Bible reading and prayer. 26:41
• Balancing business and faith with intentional decision-making. 32:28

⭐️ Rate & Review:
If this episode challenged or encouraged you, leave a 5-star review and share it with another Christian agent who needs to hear this message.

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📩 Send Garrett your Hampton Roads & Richmond, VA buyer/seller referrals:
🔗 7572662876

📲 Follow Garrett on Instagram for more insights and encouragement!

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/garrettmaroon/

Garrett challenges the idea that hustle equals success. Drawing from Galatians 6:9 and his own journey as a 100% referral-based agent, Garrett unpacks why faithfulness—not hype, not hustle—is the key to building a God-honoring business.

If you're worn out by grind culture and ready for a business that lasts, this episode will remind you: you don’t need to go viral—you need to be obedient.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Faithfulness matters more than speed in your business journey
✅ Consistency builds credibility and long-term fruitfulness
✅ God honors obedience over hustle and hype
✅ You don’t need to go viral—you need to stay obedient
✅ Real impact is built in the quiet, steady work over time

Chapters:
00:01 – Intro: From Hustle to Faithfulness
00:13 – God’s Rhythm Is Different
00:23 – Don’t Grow Weary—Stay Consistent
00:31 – Why Faithful Beats Flashy

Scripture Highlight:
📖 Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

🟡 Reflective Question:
If faithfulness—not hustle—was your KPI, how would you run your business differently this week?

⭐️ Rate & Review:
If this episode challenged or encouraged you, leave a 5-star review and share it with another Christian agent who needs to hear this message.

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📩 Send Garrett your Hampton Roads & Richmond, VA buyer/seller referrals:
🔗 7572662876

📲 Follow Garrett on Instagram for more insights and encouragement!

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/garrettmaroon/

Do you know what to say "yes" to and what to say "no" to? In this episode, Garrett discusses two main points from the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown. The first point is about making decisions based on whether something is a 'heck yes' or not. Garrett encourages listeners to prioritize their time and say no to things that are not a strong yes. The second point is about zero-based scheduling, where Garrett advises starting from scratch and intentionally choosing what to include in the schedule. He emphasizes the importance of being intentional with time and not letting pride or laziness dictate the schedule.

Takeaways

Prioritize your time and say no to things that are not a 'heck yes'
Start from scratch when scheduling and intentionally choose what to include
Don't let pride or laziness dictate your schedule

Chapters

00:00 Making Time for What Matters: The 'Heck Yes' Principle
13:53 Starting from Scratch: Zero-Based Scheduling
17:36 Overcoming Pride and Laziness in Scheduling

⭐️ Rate & Review:
If this episode challenged or encouraged you, leave a 5-star review and share it with another Christian agent who needs to hear this message.

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📩 Send Garrett your Hampton Roads & Richmond, VA buyer/seller referrals:
🔗 7572662876

📲 Follow Garrett on Instagram for more insights and encouragement!

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/garrettmaroon/

Garrett delivers a sobering truth to the agent who's working long hours “for their family” but barely sees them. He challenges the idea that hustle equals honor and that sacrifice equals success.

Through vulnerable storytelling and biblical wisdom, Garrett invites you to rethink your business metrics. Real ROI isn’t just income—it’s time, presence, peace, and purpose. If your business is costing your marriage, your parenting, or your soul—it's time to realign your goals with God's.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Success without peace isn’t success worth having
✅ Your business should serve your life—not steal from it
✅ Saying “I’m doing this for my family” means little if you're never actually present
✅ The real ROI is time, peace, and legacy—not just profit
✅ You can build a business that multiplies presence and purpose

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: The Hidden Cost of Success
00:18 – Shifting the Purpose of Your Work
00:30 – When Your Business Drains Your Family
00:41 – Multiplying Peace Through Your Business

Scripture Highlight:
📖 “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” – Psalm 127:1

🟡 Reflective Question:
What’s one thing your business is taking from your family today that God never asked you to give?

⭐️ Rate & Review:
If this episode challenged or encouraged you, leave a 5-star review and share it with another Christian agent who needs to hear this message.

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📩 Send Garrett your Hampton Roads & Richmond, VA buyer/seller referrals:
🔗 7572662876

📲 Follow Garrett on Instagram for more insights and encouragement!

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/garrettmaroon/