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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 26 MIN

Why Most Realtors Fail at Client Follow-Up

from Bits by Bacon · host Misty Bacon Renner

🚀 In this episode of Bits by Bacon, host Misty sits down with seasoned broker associate Jim Atkinson to discuss his unique journey from telecommunications into real estate, building a successful real estate team, launching a continuing education school, and operating a transaction management company. Jim also shares insights into client relationships, leadership, negotiation, investing, and balancing business with life on the farm raising heritage chickens and growing food. This episode is packed with practical real estate wisdom, personal stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.🎧 Hosted by: Misty 👤 Guest:🏡 Jim Atkinson – Broker Associate, Real Estate Educator & Business OwnerJim Atkinson is an Associate Broker and Team Leader of the Hidden Paradise Realty Team at UTR-Texas, REALTORS, serving the Clear Lake and NASA area of Houston. With over a decade in real estate and a prior 25-year career in telecommunications as a global contracts negotiator, he brings a structured, service-focused approach to helping clients navigate real estate decisions.💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ Transitioning from corporate life into real estate✔️ Building a referral-based real estate business✔️ Teaching and mentoring agents through continuing education✔️ The role of transaction coordinators in real estate✔️ Investing wisdom, client care, and long-term relationships🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Jim Atkinson:👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/hiddenparadiserealtyteam/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/hiddenparadiserealtyteam/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/atkinsonjim/🎧 Follow Misty:🌐 Website → https://www.thebaconrealtygroup.com/👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thebaconrealtygroup📸 Gmail → [email protected]🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistybacon/⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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🚀 In this episode of Bits by Bacon, host Misty sits down with seasoned broker associate Jim Atkinson to discuss his unique journey from telecommunications into real estate, building a successful real estate team, launching a continuing education school, and operating a transaction management company. Jim also shares insights into client relationships, leadership, negotiation, investing, and balancing business with life on the farm raising heritage chickens and growing food. This episode is packed with practical real estate wisdom, personal stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.🎧 Hosted by: Misty 👤 Guest:🏡 Jim Atkinson – Broker Associate, Real Estate Educator & Business OwnerJim Atkinson is an Associate Broker and Team Leader of the Hidden Paradise Realty Team at UTR-Texas, REALTORS, serving the Clear Lake and NASA area of Houston. With over a decade in real estate and a prior 25-year career in telecommunications as a global contracts negotiator, he brings a structured, service-focused approach to helping clients navigate real estate decisions.💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ Transitioning from corporate life into real estate✔️ Building a referral-based real estate business✔️ Teaching and mentoring agents through continuing education✔️ The role of transaction coordinators in real estate✔️ Investing wisdom, client care, and long-term relationships🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Jim Atkinson:👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/hiddenparadiserealtyteam/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/hiddenparadiserealtyteam/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/atkinsonjim/🎧 Follow Misty:🌐 Website → https://www.thebaconrealtygroup.com/👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thebaconrealtygroup📸 Gmail → [email protected]🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistybacon/⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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