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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 1H 6M

Episode 85: From Motley Crew to Mega Team - Licensed 2 Sell

from The OT - Only Teams for Real Estate Podcast · host Daren Phillipy

What happens when two hustlers from the Hudson Valley stop winging it and start building real systems?In Episode 85 of the OT, we sit down with Dickie Baxter and Vinnie Rita, founders of Licensed 2 Sell, to unpack how they went from a “garage band” partnership to an 18-agent mega team closing 277 units and $69M in volume — all without buying leads.No Zillow.No paid lead funnels.No shortcuts.Instead, they built a culture of accountability, hosted up to 25 open houses a weekend, planned 24–30 community events a year, and created clear Rainmaker + CEO roles that allowed them to scale profitably.You’ll hear:Why they aim for 1,000 open houses a yearHow they systemized open houses so agents just “show up and perform”The mindset shift that took them from ego-driven to model-drivenHow community events turn into listings (without feeling salesy)Why they tell recruits upfront: “If you’re not willing to be uncomfortable, don’t apply.”If you’re building a real estate team — or thinking about it — this episode is packed with practical systems, leadership lessons, and real talk about what it actually takes to grow.Join us live every Tuesday at 12PM PST at onlyforteams.com and be part of the conversation.

What happens when two hustlers from the Hudson Valley stop winging it and start building real systems?In Episode 85 of the OT, we sit down with Dickie Baxter and Vinnie Rita, founders of Licensed 2 Sell, to unpack how they went from a “garage band” partnership to an 18-agent mega team closing 277 units and $69M in volume — all without buying leads.No Zillow.No paid lead funnels.No shortcuts.Instead, they built a culture of accountability, hosted up to 25 open houses a weekend, planned 24–30 community events a year, and created clear Rainmaker + CEO roles that allowed them to scale profitably.You’ll hear:Why they aim for 1,000 open houses a yearHow they systemized open houses so agents just “show up and perform”The mindset shift that took them from ego-driven to model-drivenHow community events turn into listings (without feeling salesy)Why they tell recruits upfront: “If you’re not willing to be uncomfortable, don’t apply.”If you’re building a real estate team — or thinking about it — this episode is packed with practical systems, leadership lessons, and real talk about what it actually takes to grow.Join us live every Tuesday at 12PM PST at onlyforteams.com and be part of the conversation.

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