'TONY ANGELOS' - Fighting Fake in Real Estate

Tony Angelos is a realtor in the Chicago area! He is a broker at EXP Realty, A.K.A. where the pros go to grow 💪 You're just a couple clicks away from joining his inner circle and gaining access to a weekly newsletter where he curates Chicago's best deals! 💯 All in all, Tony is a great guy and a man you can trust. He's the exact type of person you're looking for when investing in real estate. 😎 In this episode, we discuss Tony's real estate origin story, the importance of sharing your true personality with your clients/audience (& how social media is designed to help you do this), what most real estate agents get wrong when entering the industry, Tony's craziest client stories, the 'More, Better, New' rule that helps to expand a business, how we're all 6 people away from Kevin Bacon, the wisdom in focusing on the process rather than the end goal, and much more! 🔥 _______ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Guessing each other’s ages 0:33 - Growing out beards and wedding plans 1:15 - No Shave November and Barbados pirate phase 2:17 - Mustache talk and facial hair struggles 3:54 - Rapping on the spot 6:06 - Social media personas and authenticity 9:54 - Podcasting and real connections 13:11 - The unpredictable path to success 17:17 - Expanding the podcast and meeting new people 21:03 - Real estate agent lessons and initiative 24:48 - Who to admire and the art of conversation 28:48 - Ruse’s origin and meaning 34:28 - Philosophy and pro wrestling insights 42:06 - Core life moments and finding purpose 47:53 - Transitioning into real estate 53:59 - Generating leads and the reality of real estate 56:40 - Chicago’s private listings and networks 58:45 - The importance of networking in all industries 1:06:11 - Wild client stories and unexpected living conditions 1:14:47 - The impact of surroundings on mental state 1:16:24 - Cleaning as a cathartic process and finding order in chaos 1:17:45 - Maintenance tips: Dishwashers, air filters, and hot water tanks 1:18:43 - Challenges in managing large apartment buildings 1:20:15 - Real estate management lessons: Efficiency and logistics 1:22:02 - Systems for tenant communication and avoiding overwhelm 1:24:19 - Leveraging software to streamline business operations 1:26:00 - The pitfalls of cutting corners in early property management 1:28:02 - Scaling property management and real estate content creation 1:30:36 - The balance between viral content and connecting with a niche audience 1:32:25 - Relating to your audience through authenticity and honesty 1:35:46 - Defining your audience and staying true to your brand's mission 1:38:39 - Strategies for growing a social media presence authentically 1:41:27 - Vanity goals vs meaningful growth in building a business 1:45:52 - Challenging yourself and breaking out of your bubble 1:50:20 - Entrepreneurship, emotional challenges, and finding balance 1:55:02 - Mental health, therapy, and self-reflection 1:59:12 - Focusing on the process, not just the end goal 2:05:30 - The importance of focus: More, better, new 2:07:19 - Harnessing creativity and channeling it effectively 2:13:42 - Consistency and persistence: Keys to growing your podcast or brand 2:20:30 - Networking and building an engaging guest list 2:23:30 - Final lessons: Human connection and incremental growth