The Start@Zero Podcast

While you may operate as an individual agent, your team makes all the difference - from your lender to contractor to even the transaction coordinator you choose - and this leverage is all about the experience you provide your customers. Are you doing that at the highest level?Brent and Vlad discuss these and other things in this week's episode. Follow here to stay in touch and keep updated in the journey of starting every single day @Zero!

Welcome back friends!Today, we’re talking about something that can completely change your career: coaching.Why do the top agents in every market have coaches? Because they know what most don’t—you can’t afford not to have one.We’ll break down:✅ What coaching actually does for your mindset and your bottom line✅ Why accountability beats motivation every time✅ And how to get the most out of your coach—whether you’re brand new or stuck at a plateauWhether you’re on day one or year ten, this show is for agents who want to take control, level up, and build something real—starting exactly where you are.Coaching organizations mentioned in today's episode:Glover UThe Mike Ferry OrganizationCORE CoachingForward Coaching

Every realtor faces it at some point—a slow start, a sluggish market, or just a full-blown slump. But what separates successful agents from the rest is how they respond. In this episode, we break down why slumps happen, how to recognize the signs early, and—most importantly—how to snap out of them.We’ll dive into:✅ The mindset shifts needed to push through slow periods✅ Actionable strategies to generate business when deals aren’t flowing✅ The power of consistency, networking, and going back to basics✅ Why your daily routine might be keeping you stuck—and how to fix itWhether you’re a brand-new agent struggling to get momentum or a seasoned pro feeling stuck, this episode is packed with practical solutions to help you refocus, recharge, and get back to closing deals.Listen now and take control of your real estate journey—because slumps don’t last, but strong agents do!Find us on social media!@thestartatzeropodcast@thefamilymanagent

"Habits" are the tools that create success over all; beyond motivation and discipline, which can be fleeting, setting the groundwork with unfaltering habits allows you not only to Start@Zero every day, but build each new day with a full-on assault of your goals and the needs of your clients. Join Brent Bushong and Vlad Feldman as they discuss the potential pitfalls of the early part of a career, "busyness" over "business," and the absolute imperative of Habits backed by systems to get your business off the ground at a speed that will make you stand out to clients and competition alike.Welcome to Start@Zero!

Now that you've gotten licensed, all you have to do is....what, exactly?Join Vlad and Brent as they discuss that fateful step into the world of being a licensed agent, and the six things agents should consider first, from choosing the right brokerage based on the important data to why jumping too hard too fast into social media may be an empty action...Even with so many different views of success, the Start@Zero podcast will show you ways to design success for yourself at the highest levels - starting today with your first six steps to success. Welcome!

🎙 Welcome to Start@Zero!In our premiere episode, hosts Vlad Feldman and Brent Bushong introduce you to our world—where every day is a fresh start. We believe in leaving wins and losses behind to create a stronger, more resilient tomorrow.Each week, we dive into the habits, mindset, and daily grind of new agents—those out in the field, getting started now. We’ll unpack the struggles, failures, and real-world challenges that shape success in the best business in the world.If you’re ready to push forward, embrace the grind, and Start@Zero every day—you’re in the right place.Let’s get started!

Welcome to the only real estate podcast that takes you inside the life of the day-to-day of agents as they build empires - not after they've built them, but while they work daily to seize the day, think and grow rich, follow seven habits...all while realizing the pain of the entrepreneur life. Learn from the on-the-ground agents as they continue to build their empire - learning, growing, working and always moving forward - most importantly, starting every day @Zero, the place where only today matters for tomorrow. Episodes starting March 3rd, and dropping every Monday. Don't miss your chance to join in on the conversation!