130. Jeff Wilson Interview: How mistakes become the foundation of success.

 Today I’m talking to Jeff Wilson with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. Jeff is not only a top real estate agent and the #1 Team at TTR Sotheby’s, not only a top agent in Washington, D.C., he is a top agent and well known throughout his vast network of clients and top real estate agents throughout the country. On the Jere Metcalf Podcast, it’s not uncommon that we talk about how mistakes are the very reason and turning point for success in our careers. Today, Jeff shares with us what he calls his three biggest mistakes of his career and how they become the foundation of his success.  Jeff shares about his life and story. (4:00)Jeff and Jere highlight the top three mistakes in Jeff’s career. (07:05)Mistake #1 - At the beginning of his career, Jeff went after any and all deals. (10:00)Jeff explains why you’ve gotta figure out what you want, and “get there fast”. (14:03) Jeff shares how to make a market shift. (18:40)“Start with the framework and work your way into the detail.” (22:10)Mistake #2 - Jeff shares how he got into the wrong partnership and didn’t get out at right time. (22:18)Jeff shares the importance of knowing when to get out of what circumstances when. (28:38)“Any smart business plan includes an exit plan.” (31:36)Mistake #3 - Jeff shares how, early in his career, he didn’t cultivate relationships. (36:27)Jeff and Jere take a quick recap of Jeff’s top three mistakes. (45:57) Resources / People Mentioned John ZimmermanBooks MentionedNever Split the Difference by Chis Voss Sell It Like Serhant by Ryan Serhant The Code of the Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani Qoute - “Spend a little bit of time with yourself trying to figure out what actually makes you excited and go for it fast.”  Jere interviews the world’s most renowned and best real estate agents around the country and the world.These outstanding Agents tell their stories, how they got into the business and what has made them successful in one of the oldest and most competitive industries.All of this on the “Jere Metcalf Podcast, Top Real Estate Agents tell how they do it.”www.JereMetcalfPodcast.comPowered by Jere Metcalf Partners 404.627.7789jere@jeremetcalfpartners.comJeremetcalfpartners.comJMPodcast.comWhere top real estate agents well how they do it.This podcast is where real estate agents across the country to come together sharing ideas to take your there and our business to the next level.►  YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/c/JereMetcalfPodcast