Why Passing Out Business Cards Doesn't Work (And What Does) with Matthew Soto

Are you showing up to local networking events, passing out business cards, and getting absolutely zero referrals? In this episode of Real Estate Success, host Shaune Corbett sits down with Matthew Soto, the iconic real estate agent behind Stash Realty Group.Matthew breaks down the massive difference between personal branding and marketing, and explains why true networking requires you to constantly add value before asking for a referral. He shares his playbook for building a deep, referral-based business and explains how to secure over 170 Google reviews—even from people who didn't buy a home with you! Matthew also opens up about his personal journey with sobriety, offering a powerful message for any agent struggling to find balance behind the scenes.🎧 Hosted by: Shaune Corbett🎤 Featuring: Matthew Soto, Stash Realty GroupMatthew Soto is a top-producing real estate professional, founder of the Stash Realty Group, and creator of the Facebook mastermind group LFG: Let's Focus and Grow. Known for his iconic mustache marketing, Matthew is deeply passionate about community connection, having helped scale Let's Grow Networks across the DFW area.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Branding vs. Marketing: Why personal values are your true brand.✔️ The Networking Blueprint: Why passing out business cards doesn't work, and how to actually earn referrals by asking, "How can I help you?"✔️ Going Deep vs. Wide: Why an exclusive networking group is more profitable than massive meetings.✔️ The Google Review Hack: How to get 5-star reviews from people who didn't buy a house.✔️ The Sobriety Journey: Matthew opens up about his 5-year journey of sobriety.📇 Connect with Matthew Soto:📘 Facebook Group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsfocusandgrow📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/mustacherealtordfw📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mustacherealtordfw/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustacherealtor/🎙 FOLLOW SHAUNE CORBETT & REAL ESTATE SUCCESS:📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/shaune.corbett/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shaunecorbett/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaune-corbett-mba-93384623/🔖 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND COMMENT BELOW!⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate – iconsofrealestate.com