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Scaling Up Success | Russ Nolting | Start With Who, Not How: Russ’s Blueprint for Real Estate Success

from Scaling Up Success Podcast · host Ryan Van Ornum

What if building a successful real estate business wasn’t about luck or “overnight success,” but about mindset, leadership, and surrounding yourself with the right people?On this episode of the Scaling Up Success Podcast, host Ryan Van Ornum sits down with Russ Nolting, Regional Director of Keller Williams Colorado, owner of multiple offices, and a powerhouse in real estate leadership. Russ shares his journey from developing farmland in Missouri to running 21 offices across Colorado, and how decades of persistence, strategy, and vision shaped his career.Russ dives into the systems and habits that make a brokerage thrive, why culture is everything, and how leaders can inspire teams without being the smartest person in the room. He also opens up about lessons he learned the hard way, how he stays ahead of industry trends, and the mindset shifts that separate top performers from the rest.If you’re ready to grow your business, lead with clarity, and master the art of scaling with integrity, this episode is packed with practical insights, inspiration, and real talk you won’t want to miss.Connect with Russ Nolting:Ready to take your own growth journey to the next level?Book your appointment with us today:https://cynergists.com/scaling-up-success📱 Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571425295584Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scalingupsuccesspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scalingupsuccess🎧 Listen to the Podcast on Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51tI938qM9ewCHyjyCnVI6Apple Podcasts: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/scaling-up-success-podcast/318e4572-0751-47c7-979e-aa2d49b3fb2f/episodesAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d630e3c1-18be-4836-995d-7afb8516c00f/scaling-up-success-podcastiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-scaling-up-success-podcas-254453419/🎙️ Find Us on Other Podcast Platforms:Podcast Index:https://podcastindex.org/podcast/71558577Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/scaling-up-success-podcast/5596962Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/scaling-up-success-podcast-5946871Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/scaling-up-success-podcast-ryan-van-ornum-kV2fO4-jPuX/Player FM: https://player.fm/series/scaling-up-success-podcastDeezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1002001081Pocket Cast: https://pca.st/r4u8gu08Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1797381179/scaling-up-success-podcastCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6707408?country=us#RussNolting #ScalingUpSuccess #MilpreneurPodcast #RealEstateLeadership #KellerWilliamsColorado #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #TeamBuilding #SuccessStories #RealEstateTips

What if building a successful real estate business wasn’t about luck or “overnight success,” but about mindset, leadership, and surrounding yourself with the right people?On this episode of the Scaling Up Success Podcast, host Ryan Van Ornum sits down with Russ Nolting, Regional Director of Keller Williams Colorado, owner of multiple offices, and a powerhouse in real estate leadership. Russ shares his journey from developing farmland in Missouri to running 21 offices across Colorado, and how decades of persistence, strategy, and vision shaped his career.Russ dives into the systems and habits that make a brokerage thrive, why culture is everything, and how leaders can inspire teams without being the smartest person in the room. He also opens up about lessons he learned the hard way, how he stays ahead of industry trends, and the mindset shifts that separate top performers from the rest.If you’re ready to grow your business, lead with clarity, and master the art of scaling with integrity, this episode is packed with practical insights, inspiration, and real talk you won’t want to miss.Connect with Russ Nolting:Ready to take your own growth journey to the next level?Book your appointment with us today:https://cynergists.com/scaling-up-success📱 Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571425295584Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scalingupsuccesspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scalingupsuccess🎧 Listen to the Podcast on Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51tI938qM9ewCHyjyCnVI6Apple Podcasts: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/scaling-up-success-podcast/318e4572-0751-47c7-979e-aa2d49b3fb2f/episodesAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d630e3c1-18be-4836-995d-7afb8516c00f/scaling-up-success-podcastiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-scaling-up-success-podcas-254453419/🎙️ Find Us on Other Podcast Platforms:Podcast Index:https://podcastindex.org/podcast/71558577Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/scaling-up-success-podcast/5596962Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/scaling-up-success-podcast-5946871Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/scaling-up-success-podcast-ryan-van-ornum-kV2fO4-jPuX/Player FM: https://player.fm/series/scaling-up-success-podcastDeezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1002001081Pocket Cast: https://pca.st/r4u8gu08Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1797381179/scaling-up-success-podcastCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6707408?country=us#RussNolting #ScalingUpSuccess #MilpreneurPodcast #RealEstateLeadership #KellerWilliamsColorado #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #TeamBuilding #SuccessStories #RealEstateTips

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