257. Jacob Watkins: How to Become a Record Breaking Agent Overnight

Today I’m talking to Jacob Watkin’s Broker and Partner Owner of Corcoran Reverie. He sells on 30a from Destin to Panama City. Before real estate Jacob was a financial consultant with Ernst & Young in Atlanta, GA In 2013 he moved to 30a In late 2015 he began his real estate career with a small boutique firm out of Miramar Beach. Launching his career as a real estate agent, he was not only leaving a great career he had  already established, he had a family to support. A lot was as stake. Jacob couldn’t afford to miss the mark on this decision.  Jacob hit the ground running with a plan for creating inventory and he succeeded. Early on he was a top 3 agent in his market and today is the broker owner of a top luxury brokerage in his market. Jacob and I talk about How to Become a Record Breaking Agent Overnight02:30 - Jacob Watkins: From corporate analyst to top real estate agent06:55 - The challenges Jacob faces in the transition of his career11:00 - Jacob’s biggest lessons in his transition to real estate agent13:38 - Jacob shares insights into his investment model its safety nets14:39 - The biggest limitations that laid out the best opportunities16:31 - Jacob’s secret strategies21:49 - Advice for people who want to go “bigger”24:05 - The tool or resource that most contributed to Jacob’s success as a real estate agent.27:30 - The best way to get insights into your businessPeople/Resources Mentioned- Hilary Farnum-FasthErnst & YoungJordan PetersonZillowBooks - Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt Quote- "There are 2 key elements to being a top agent. One, know your market, and two, know how to create inventory."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 byJere Metcalf PartnerJMPodcast.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