Episode 227: Unlocking Success As a Top-Producing Realtor and Expert in Wheaton with Michael Thornton

Michael Thorton of Compass leads a top producing real estate team serving Wheaton and surrounding Chicago suburbs!  Michael kicks things off with a topic many of us have likely considered; leaving a W2 job to become an entrepreneur and start a business! He explains the challenges of getting the ball rolling and identifies low-hanging fruit that new agents can target to jump start their business. Michael explains how new investors can bring value to seasoned investors for potential partnership opportunities. As a Wheaton real estate expert, he speaks to the financial returns and offerings Wheaton can provide to investors! Throughout the show, Michael emphasizes the importance of truely having clients' and other people's best interest to build lasting relationships that will explode your business! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: [email protected] Guest: Michael Thornton, Compass - The Michael Thornton Team Link: Michael's Instagram Link: Codie Sanchez (Self-Development Recommendation) Link: James Clear Newsletter ----------------- Guest Questions 04:08 Housing Provider Tip: Non-paying tenants will come back to units if they have valuables there; facilitate access to prevent break ins! 05:27 Intro to our guest, Michael Thornton! 10:22 Getting bit by the entrepreneurial bug. 13:24 How to start building a real estate business? 24:52 How to partner on a deal? 32:11 The future of real estate brokers. 35:16 Investing in Wheaton! 40:17 Michael's real estate team! 42:08 What is Michael's competitive advantage? 42:52 One piece of advice for new investors. 43:06 What do you do for fun? 43:30 Good book, podcast, or self-development activity that you would recommend?  44:20 Local Network Recommendation? 44:56 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2023.