The Real Reason Agents Leave Brokerages — And Why They Come Back - EP 92

In this powerful episode of Real Estate Riches, host Kathy Byrnes sits down with Leanne Weathers, former independent brokerage owner and now a high-impact partner at eXp Realty. Leanne opens up about scaling from 110 to nearly 300 agents, launching her own brokerage, the harsh realities behind franchise limitations, and why she ultimately chose to move her entire company — 130 agents — to eXp.Kathy and Leanne dive into mindset, entrepreneurship, global expansion, the revenue share model, collaboration culture, and how eXp empowers agents to think bigger than their ZIP code. This episode delivers transparency, tough truths, and actionable insight for boutique owners, team leaders, and agents who want more freedom, scalability, and long-term wealth.🎧 Hosted by: Kathy Byrnes – Real Estate Riches 👤 Guest: Leanne Weathers – Brokerage Builder, Recruiter & eXp Growth Leader Leanne is a former Keller Williams team leader and the founder of HRP Realty, a boutique brokerage she scaled with 130 agents before moving her entire company to eXp. With deep experience in recruiting, operations, and brokerage leadership, she now helps agents unlock global opportunities, build legacy income, and grow without limits.💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ Leanne’s transition from franchise to boutique to eXp ✔️ Why many agents misunderstand the value of eXp ✔️ What real support and collaboration look like ✔️ Global expansion and cross-border referrals ✔️ How co-sponsorship empowers agents worldwide ✔️ The entrepreneurial mindset every agent needs ✔️ Why revenue share is more than “recruiting”📇 Connect with Leanne Weathers:📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/leanne.weathers.9/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/leanne_weathers/ 🌎 Website → https://www.hrp.realty/🎙 Follow Kathy Byrnes: 🌎 Website → https://www.thereispowerinproximity.com 📞 Book Strategy Call → https://www.thereispowerinproximity.com/strategy-session 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/kcbyrnes 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kathy_byrnes_lkn/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakenormanliving🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate → iconsofrealestate.com