Ep 117 Real Estates Dirty Secret: From Chaos to Closed Deals! | Shawn Kunkler & Paul Zweben

Send us Fan MailTo join the Realtor180 Inner Circle waitlist, please visit https://www.realtor180.com/connect-with-us Special thank you to Andy Bovender and his team in the Carolinas for sponsoring this episode! https://bovenderteam.com/ Join Kim Rittberg's Video Boot Camp https://kimrittberg.mykajabi.com/a/2147790015/DFXsbA2q Need Help? Get your social media, newsletter, and podcast assistance needs met at https://www.virtualwithrisa.com/What do fine dining and high-stakes real estate have in common? Everything, according to Paul Zweben. In this firecracker episode, Shawn Kunkler, founder of the Homeward Associates Group in San Francisco, sits down with the NYC-based powerhouse who swapped his chef’s knife for closing deals—and never looked back.Paul shares his incredible journey from the fast-paced kitchens of New York to dominating one of the most competitive real estate markets in the world. From managing chaos on the line to mastering client expectations, Paul reveals how the pressure, precision, and passion of the culinary world gave him an edge in real estate.They dive into the power of partnerships, why systems are the secret sauce to scaling, and how Paul’s "mise en place" mindset translates into business efficiency and personal balance. It’s not just about grinding—it's about getting organized, staying authentic, and building real, lasting relationships with your clients.Shawn and Paul also unpack the role of storytelling and authentic content in today's social media-driven market, and how being genuinely you can turn followers into lifelong clients.Whether you’re a new agent, a seasoned pro, or just someone trying to balance passion with performance—this episode is packed with energy, insights, and practical takeaways you won’t want to miss.Support the show𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭.Most agents are tired of being busy but not productive. 𝘈𝘤𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘋𝘢𝘺 is the 52-card deck that turns professional chaos into 15-minute sprints.Draw a card. Do the thing. Build the business you know you are capable of.𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭:👉 www.fifteenminutemomentum.com--Join the Waitlist for the Realtor180 Inner Circle Group  https://www.realtor180.com/connect-with-us Are you a Real Estate Agent without an assistant, then bad news... You are the assistant. To learn more about getting the help you need click the link: https://virtualwithrisa.com/About the Podcast:Realtor180 is a weekly show dedicated to connecting you to top-performing agents nationwide to learn their insider secrets for succeeding on a massive scale. Each week we discover fresh marketing ideas, business strategies, and doses of inspiration to grow your business to the next level. More importantly, we will hear firsthand from industry experts about the pitfalls to avoid making along the way.Hit that subscribe button now, grab a notebook, and learn that one thing that will help you turn your business around 180 degrees.Watch the full episode on: https://www.youtube.com/@realtor180/videosConnect with Us:Follow us on Instagram @shawn__kunklerFor inquiries and collaborations, contact us at...