Agents I’ve Fired: The Good, The Bad, and the WTF

If you’ve ever had to let someone go from your real estate team (or wish you had), this episode is for you. After 14 years of running a brokerage, I’ve seen it all. Today, I’m spilling the tea on the six archetypes of agents I’ve fired—and what really got them booted.This is your behind-the-scenes, no-holds-barred guide to the biggest red flags, interview questions that expose the truth, and how to protect your team culture without guilt. Because let’s be real: it’s not always about sales numbers. Sometimes it’s about sanity.Whether you're a team lead, broker-owner, or just nosy (same), this one’s juicy and wildly useful.In this episode, we cover:The 6 Agent Archetypes you should be careful ofSpecific red flags to watch out for Smart interview prompts to weed out future fires A permission slip to protect your culture and peace You are not a babysitter. You’re a business owner. Let’s talk about what it really takes to build an aligned, happy, high-performing real estate team.Mentioned in the episode:Episode 6 - Zero Cost, Big Results: 8 Free Lead Generation Tactics for Real Estate Agents: www.happyagent.co/podcast/ep6-zero-cost-big-results-8-free-lead-generation-tactics-for-agentsFree Social Free Marketing Blueprint - Download Here: www.happyagentco.kit.com/socialfree *****************************************************Let's stay connected! 💼 Coaching with Lindsay – happyagent.co/coachingGet personalized strategy, support, and mindset shifts to scale your real estate business without sacrificing your joy.🎓 Happy Agent Academy – happyagent.co/academyYour go-to resource for freebies, on-demand courses, templates, and tools to help you grow a thriving real estate business. 📩 Join the Happy Hustle Newsletter – happyagent.co/subscribeWeekly insights, strategies, and real talk to help you build wealth, lead boldly, and create a business you love. 📲 Connect with Happy Agent Co. on Instagram or Facebook – instagram.com/happyagentco📲 Connect with Lindsay on Instagram or Facebook – instagram.com/lindsaydreyer