How To Build a Real Estate Business Based on Service with Phil Gerdes

Welcome back to The Grant Wise Show! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Phil Gerdes joining us. Phil is not just an accomplished author, speaker, and successful real estate team leader, but also the creator of the profitable persuasion method. We dive deep into what it takes to pursue greatness in the real estate industry, starting with making the vital decision to chase success despite any challenges or pushback you might face.

Phil shares his entrepreneurial journey, which began at the age of 17 and led to significant life changes by adopting a service-first perspective at 22. From navigating through direct sales and the concept of failure to discussing the need for financial literacy and apprenticeships in real estate, Phil offers invaluable insights drawn from his own experiences, including battling homelessness before achieving success.

Together, Grant and Phil explore the power of a service-oriented mindset, the impact of changing your inner world to shape your outer success, and the critical importance of continuous education in the real estate industry. Phil’s passion for helping others—clients, team members, and agents alike—shines through as he discusses serving as a fundamental human aspect and the fulfillment it brings.

Stay tuned as we unpack these compelling topics and more, encouraging you to make meaningful changes, whether you’re a new or seasoned real estate professional. Plus, don’t miss Grant’s personal anecdote on consistency leading to shocking results. Join us for an inspiring conversation that might just reshape how you view your path to success!

So, get ready to take notes and be motivated to engage with our community by sharing your takeaways and leaving a review. This is an episode you won’t want to miss on The Grant Wise Show!

📚 Chapters

00:00 Started business at 17, taught myself coding.

05:13 Encourages kids to work for family business.

06:54 Building something beautiful, not trading time for dollars.

10:03 Dedicating life to helping others changes everything.

15:05 Effective persuasion rooted in service and curiosity.

17:44 Shift thinking, focus on value in sales.

19:56 15 hours a year isn’t significant. Focus on growth and value in real estate.

23:11 Focus on giving, especially during hard times.

27:50 Choose to accept and overcome obstacles without hesitation.

30:01 Overcome challenges, work hard, achieve greatness eventually.

—-

👍🏻 Like & Subscribe @likegrantwise

👋🏻 Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/likegrantwise

👉🏼 Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likegrantwise