How a Solo Agent Can Do 4–5 Deals a Month Working 40 Hours or Less

Most solo agents think the only way to go from 1–2 deals/month to 4–5+ deals/month is working more hours. That’s false.In this episode, Dan Lesniak and Keri Shull break down a simple, practical “buy back your time” progression—based on a real solo agent in the eXp ecosystem who closed 50 deals last year while working 40 hours/week or less, and did it without a buyer’s agent, using VAs + a showing agent + systems.What you’ll learnThe first hire most agents should make (and why it’s the fastest ROI)How a transaction coordinator cuts your contract-to-close workload dramaticallyThe “easy button” option: pay per transaction vs. hiring your own helpHow to use a showing agent without losing control of conversionA simple “1–10 score” process so you only jump in on winning homesWhy agents cling to busy work (and how it blocks lead gen)How to structure admin/marketing support—overseas vs. U.S.-basedKeri’s honest take: giving up showings can be emotionally hard—but scalableKey TakeawaysDon’t buy overhead. Buy back hours.Protect your superpower: you close—others execute.Systems + leverage = more deals without more time.👍 Enjoying the show? Here’s how you can help us grow:1️⃣ Subscribe so you never miss an episode2️⃣ Leave a comment or review — it helps more agents find the show3️⃣ Share this with another agent who needs to hear it📲 Follow Dan on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedanlesniak📲 Follow Keri on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thekerishull 🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hyperfastagent