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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 52 MIN

Ep 148 Stop Calling Your Sphere (New Agents Listen Up)

from Realtor180 | Real Estate Podcast for Agents Who Want to Grow with Shawn Kunkler · host Shawn Kunkler / Linda Bale

Send us Fan MailNew agents are told to start with their sphere.Call your friends. Reach out to family. Let everyone know you're in real estate.But here's the problem: What if you don't feel ready? What if the thought of calling people you know makes your stomach turn because you're still figuring it all out?Linda Bale, a North Texas agent, remembers that feeling well. And she's got a different approach, one that builds your confidence before you ever pick up the phone to call your sphere.It's not what most brokers tell new agents to do. But it works.In this episode Linda shares how she navigated the early days of real estate when imposter syndrome was loud, credibility felt impossible, and the pressure to "just start calling people" felt overwhelming.Here's what gets unpacked:How to build your credibility from scratchThe harsh truth about buyer expectations (hint: "you can't overcome a down payment")How experienced agents can help newer agents growSupport 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...

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Send us Fan Mail New agents are told to start with their sphere. Call your friends. Reach out to family. Let everyone know you're in real estate. But here's the problem: What if you don't feel ready? What if the thought of calling people you know makes your stomach turn because you're still figuring it all out? Linda Bale, a North Texas agent, remembers that feeling well. And she's got a different approach, one that builds your confidence before you ever pick up the phone to call your sphere....

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