(Ep. 16) Slow Down to Speed Up: Keys to Building a Sustainable Real Estate Business With John Fortier

Let’s unlock the secrets of building a sustainable real estate business on the "Be More" Show for Agents! Join us as we dive deep into John Fortier’s journey as a real estate investor and agent, based right in the heart of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Together with his wife, Rebecca, who became his mentor and partner, John jumped into the world of real estate, creating Range to Real Estate—their biz that thrives on the slow down to speed up approach. In just 6 solid months, he has closed 10 deals as an investor, 6 deals as an agent, and 3 more on the way! John shares all about his foundational systems in real estate, and even in life. He also has some tech recommendations too! He swears by Monday for his streamlined processes, while Notion for his journals. Tune in now to find the key to his real estate gems! Key Takeaways 00:00:00How we know John 00:01:50John’s 16 closings and counting 00:03:18John’s sh*t show moment 00:07:44His real estate journey 00:10:32Getting a real estate license 00:11:44Working as a domestic team 00:14:34Foundational systems 00:18:06Checklist for transactions 00:20:01Document your journey 00:22:19Tips for new agents 00:25:01The key to agent success 00:28:33How to remain focused 00:34:00Sphere of influence  00:36:33Real estate education 00:40:47Posting on social media 00:42:30Technology considerations 00:44:35Building a system with Monday 00:46:39Early wake-up time 00:52:44Work-related tasks 00:55:05Journaling and dreams 01:00:17‘Why We Sleep’ Book 01:07:33John’s favorite business tool 01:08:37Planned events 01:10:11Best way to contact John 01:11:28Final word of advice Snag the Golden Nuggets from this episode! https://www.theagentgoldmine.com/ Be a bro, share the show + hit us with a 5-star review! https://open.spotify.com/show/28ACkTsMbVkHxEwD9Z9qUC https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-more-show-for-agents/id1682543343  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYXUbR8lqRia72sE2Abncg?sub_confirmation=1   Hang with Us! Ali’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/Ali_The_Agent/    Shelby’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/TheShelbyShow__/  Connect with John https://www.instagram.com/John__The__Investor/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Range-to-Real-Estate/100085189489452/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6NyHyWrDpoN-bUpEjMB8Tg https://www.rangetorealestate.com/ Resources and Links https://monday.com/ https://myspace.com/ https://www.notion.so/ https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/125677 https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Real-Estate-Investor/dp/0071446370 https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316 https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776