Episodes

  • Rolling the Dice with Jeremy Griffin

    Rolling the Dice with Jeremy Griffin
    Apr 18 2022
    In this episode, special guest Jeremy Griffin is in the studio to talk about his journey with Greg and the rest of the Out Fast team over the past 3 and a half years.  As owner of the marketing agency Startup Street, Jeremy shares how he transitioned from construction to marketing, his experience working in a number of different industries, and the most important lessons he learned along the way. From delegation to brand building to why not everyone’s going to love you, tune in for Jeremy’s take on how your business can separate itself from the competition and provide that extra value. KEY POINTS: How did Jeremy and Greg connect over 3 years ago? Put in the sweat equity! Transitioning from home improvement to marketing  Why it’s not possible to take humanity out of business The lessons Jeremy and Greg learned along the way  Is there a magic pill to scaling? QUOTABLES: “Sometimes you just gotta roll the dice and try to do a few things and just keep your fingers crossed.” “We're all looking to improve processes and all of that. But at the end of the day, the shit’s always going to be messy. And when you start to recognize that it's just going to be messy, it helps you to set your expectations a little bit.” GUEST RESOURCES: Learn more about Jeremy Griffin and his marketing at: thestartupstreet.com FB | facebook.com/21startupstreet IG | instagram.com/startupst PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the Closer’s Corner on all major streaming platforms! Youtube | youtube.com/channel/UCrpiC2lNLFa5ofCltBqaxsw Find out more about Out Fast Realty & Investments at: outfastrealty.com IG | instagram.com/outfastrealty FB | facebook.com/outfastrealty Follow Greg Simpson on social media! IG | instagram.com/realgregsimpson/ FB | facebook.com/realgregsimpson Closer’s Corner is edited by Instapodcasts (visit athttp://instapodcasts.com/ ( instapodcasts.com)) 
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    51 mins
  • When Should I Pick My Brokerage?

    When Should I Pick My Brokerage?
    Apr 15 2022
    Should I pick my brokerage before I pass the real estate test? Or should I wait?  In this episode, Greg gets real about this often asked question, reminding you that the clock is always ticking. Don’t get analysis paralysis taking time off just to study. Why not spend some time finding the brokerage that’s the best fit for you? Because once you pass that test, it’s time to hit the ground running the next day! QUOTABLES: “A lot of people, in my opinion, should have their brokerage picked out before they pass the test because the onboarding process, at least here, is super fast because you want to be able to hit the ground running as fast as possible as an agent.” PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the Closer’s Corner on all major streaming platforms! Youtube | youtube.com/channel/UCrpiC2lNLFa5ofCltBqaxsw Find out more about Out Fast Realty & Investments at: outfastrealty.com IG | instagram.com/outfastrealty FB | facebook.com/outfastrealty Follow Greg Simpson on social media! IG | instagram.com/realgregsimpson/ FB | facebook.com/realgregsimpson Closer’s Corner is edited by Instapodcasts (visit athttp://instapodcasts.com/ ( instapodcasts.com))
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    7 mins
  • How Fast Can Hard Money Lenders Close?

    How Fast Can Hard Money Lenders Close?
    Apr 11 2022
    In this episode, Greg covers a question he often receives when getting leads off social media: how fast can lenders close a hard money loan? Tune in as your host explains that while it depends on the deal, it all truly comes down to how fast you can have your documents properly put together. From finding the right insurance to attaining an authentic operating agreement, don’t miss Greg’s advice for getting all your ducks in a row and avoiding an unnecessary underwriting battle.    KEY POINTS: How fast can Greg get a hard money loan closed? Why it all comes back to you and getting your ducks in a row Be prepared to have your credit pulled “Hard money is hard to get”  QUOTABLES: “How fast can you guys close? And to be perfectly frank and perfectly honest? How fast can you get your stuff together?” PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the Closer’s Corner on all major streaming platforms! Youtube | youtube.com/channel/UCrpiC2lNLFa5ofCltBqaxsw Find out more about Out Fast Realty & Investments at: outfastrealty.com IG | instagram.com/outfastrealty FB | facebook.com/outfastrealty Follow Greg Simpson on social media! IG | instagram.com/realgregsimpson/ FB | facebook.com/realgregsimpson Closer’s Corner is edited by Instapodcasts (visit athttp://instapodcasts.com/ ( instapodcasts.com))
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    12 mins
  • Foreclosure Data That Should Scare You

    Foreclosure Data That Should Scare You
    Apr 8 2022
    In this doozy of an episode, Greg drops some data bombs that no one seems to be talking about or refusing to acknowledge. Tune in as he dives into the most recent foreclosure data and shares his cautionary predictions for the years ahead. But don’t panic! Start paying attention to the numbers most people tell you to ignore and listen in for Greg’s advice on how to invest wisely and hedge off future challenges.   KEY POINTS: Is there a market crash on the horizon? Foreclosure activity continues to increase - what does it mean? Why your mortgage price today will not be the same tomorrow Has affordable housing disappeared? Inflation, inflation, inflation! QUOTABLES: “What's going on in the real estate world is not all sunshine and rainbows.” “Pay attention to data. Don't just keep your head in the clouds pretending like this is going to last forever.” PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the Closer’s Corner on all major streaming platforms! Youtube | youtube.com/channel/UCrpiC2lNLFa5ofCltBqaxsw Find out more about Out Fast Realty & Investments at: outfastrealty.com IG | instagram.com/outfastrealty FB | facebook.com/outfastrealty Follow Greg Simpson on social media! IG | instagram.com/realgregsimpson/ FB | facebook.com/realgregsimpson Closer’s Corner is edited by Instapodcasts (visit athttp://instapodcasts.com/ ( instapodcasts.com)) 
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    16 mins
  • 3 Ms of Marketing for Real Estate Agents

    3 Ms of Marketing for Real Estate Agents
    Apr 4 2022
    After putting out a survey to his entire agent database, Greg realized that one of the top topics agents wanted to discuss was prospecting. So in this episode, he breaks down marketing even further than before, sharing why prospecting is so important and the three Ms to any successful prospecting plan. So whether an agent or investor, targeting a buyer, seller, or renter, tune in and learn the three most valuable priorities you need to be doing right now!   KEY POINTS: Why prospecting should be one of your top priorities  What are the 3 M’s of a good prospecting plan? Message - what do you want people to know? Market - who do you want to get that message to? Media - what is your delivery method? QUOTABLES: “The number one thing you should be doing every single day, if you don't have deals going on, as a real estate agent is prospecting. All the other stuff that you could be doing is bullshit. It's a waste of time.”  “I've always said, and every marketing guru out there said it, you've got to test and measure what works and what doesn't so you know where to keep putting your money.” PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the Closer’s Corner on all major streaming platforms! Youtube | youtube.com/channel/UCrpiC2lNLFa5ofCltBqaxsw Find out more about Out Fast Realty & Investments at: outfastrealty.com IG | instagram.com/outfastrealty FB | facebook.com/outfastrealty Follow Greg Simpson on social media! IG | instagram.com/realgregsimpson/ FB | facebook.com/realgregsimpson Closer’s Corner is edited by Instapodcasts (visit athttp://instapodcasts.com/ ( instapodcasts.com))
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    12 mins
  • Making the Switch From a Flat Fee Brokerage Back to a Split Model

    Making the Switch From a Flat Fee Brokerage Back to a Split Model
    Apr 1 2022
    There are basically two different types of real estate brokerages out there, one being a split model and the other being a flat fee model. While Greg is not here to knock either one, having been successful using both models, he does want you to weigh the pros and cons.  From training to marketing to scaling, tune in as your host explains why he is making the switch from a flat fee brokerage back to a split model. And the massive capital push Out Fast Realty is undertaking to go national!   KEY POINTS: The differences between a split and flat-fee model There is no such thing as a 100% commission brokerage! Why so many big-box brokerages are on a split model A flat-fee brokerage = an agent paying for EVERYTHING Support, scaling, and marketing difficulties facing a flat-fee model  Out Fast Reality is going national! QUOTABLES: “We have been acting as a flat fee brokerage for almost two years or right around two years. And in all honesty, it was great. It helped us recruit a lot of agents. But the problem is, we weren't making enough money to support the agents the way that we have always wanted to support them.” PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the Closer’s Corner on all major streaming platforms! Youtube | youtube.com/channel/UCrpiC2lNLFa5ofCltBqaxsw Find out more about Out Fast Realty & Investments at: outfastrealty.com IG | instagram.com/outfastrealty FB | facebook.com/outfastrealty Follow Greg Simpson on social media! IG | instagram.com/realgregsimpson/ FB | facebook.com/realgregsimpson Closer’s Corner is edited by Instapodcasts (visit athttp://instapodcasts.com/ ( instapodcasts.com))
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    22 mins
  • Hustle, Hoarder House, and What They Don’t Show You on HGTV With Keandre Smith

    Hustle, Hoarder House, and What They Don’t Show You on HGTV With Keandre Smith
    Mar 28 2022
    Closer’s Corner is back as Greg sits down with Keandre Smith, a real estate agent who sold his first home six days after receiving his license and paying five dollars for a Craigslist lead! Tune in as they discuss his journey into wholesaling and why he never invests in a home that he can’t buy, fix, and sell himself. From the importance of good credit to the craziest things he has seen in wholesale, don’t miss Keandre’s advice for up-and-coming investors and why you don't need a multimillion-dollar listing to make good money.   KEY POINTS: How Keandre Smith caught the real estate bug Why it should all starts with dispositions  What makes Keandre different from other wholesalers  Common challenges and horror stories in wholesaling  The importance of good credit in real estate QUOTABLES:  “Your network is your net worth. So put yourself in front of many different people. Always go and introduce yourself no matter what.” “To get rich, you have to use other people's money.” PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the Closer’s Corner on all major streaming platforms! Youtube | youtube.com/channel/UCrpiC2lNLFa5ofCltBqaxsw Find out more about OutFast Realty & Investments at: outfastrealty.com IG | instagram.com/outfastrealty FB | facebook.com/outfastrealty Follow Greg Simpson on social media! IG | instagram.com/realgregsimpson/ FB | facebook.com/realgregsimpson Closer’s Corner is edited by Instapodcasts (visit athttp://instapodcasts.com/ ( instapodcasts.com))
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    25 mins
  • How Can I Be Successful if There's No Inventory? | LIVE Episode

    How Can I Be Successful if There's No Inventory? | LIVE Episode
    Mar 26 2022
    It is no shock to anyone in real estate that it is a tough market to get deals done right now. As Greg and social media already know, there are just no houses for sale! In fact, there are more real estate agents in the state of Florida than there are listings across the entire United States! So how can we be a successful real estate agent when there’s no inventory? Tune in as your host not only shares why you need to be willing to do what other agents won’t, but how you can. Whether you are a brand new agent just getting started or already a veteran with deals in play, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!   KEY POINTS: Where are all the houses for sale?! How to get more deals in this crazy market  “Buyers are liars” What is reverse prospecting? Why you need to leverage your sphere of influence  QUOTABLES: “This is the hardest market that we've ever had, at least as long as I've been around in this business, to go get deals done. Whether it's on the listing side, buying direct from seller, whatever the case may be, it is very hard to do deals right now. But you have now got to double, triple, quadruple down your efforts on going out there and doing the things that other agents are not willing to do.” PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the Closer’s Corner on all major streaming platforms! Youtube | youtube.com/channel/UCrpiC2lNLFa5ofCltBqaxsw Find out more about OutFast Realty & Investments at: outfastrealty.com IG | instagram.com/outfastrealty FB | facebook.com/outfastrealty Follow Greg Simpson on social media! IG | instagram.com/realgregsimpson/ FB | facebook.com/realgregsimpson Closer’s Corner is edited by Instapodcasts (visit athttp://instapodcasts.com/ ( instapodcasts.com))
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    11 mins