What Starbucks and Domino’s can teach you about ‘impossible’ goals

If “same-old, same-old” isn’t getting the results you want, maybe it’s time to think bigger and set some impossible goals for yourself, Greg Hague writes. Continue reading

The $92M real estate lesson Jake Paul taught us from the boxing ring

In real estate, attention is currency, Josh Ries writes. If you want to close more deals in 2026, you have to start by getting in front of more people. Continue reading

The biggest recruiting mistake most real estate leaders make

One-size-fits-all recruiting pitches are costing brokerages top talent, writes recruiting expert Brett Jennings. Here’s how an assessment-driven, customized approach changes everything. Continue reading

Choose a side! How selective outrage can increase your leads

Whether we like it or not, people don’t just want a service anymore, Josh Ries writes. They want alignment. They want to know what you stand for and against. Continue reading

In surprise twist, Walshe defense rests without calling witnesses

Brian Walshe told the court today he would not be testifying in his murder trial. His defense subsequently rested without calling any witnesses. Continue reading

The urgency trap: Are you training clients to ignore your boundaries?

How can you make yourself available while still setting boundaries with clients that are healthy? Josh Ries offers tips to implement now. Continue reading

The California Association of Realtors has a new leadership team

In 2026, Tamara Suminski will serve as the president of CAR, which is among the largest state Realtor associations in the country. Mark Peterson and Nikki Coppa are also taking on new roles. Continue reading

Stop waiting for permission: Why leadership starts with self-trust

Leadership starts when you’re willing to show up in the chaos, in the unknown, in the unpolished version of yourself, broker Angela Yungk writes. Continue reading

How the 50-year mortgage could kill agent profitability

When equity grows more slowly, so does the seller pipeline, broker Josh Ries writes. For agents, that means more lead gen and longer timelines between transactions. Continue reading

New LGBTQ+ Alliance president talks about ‘opportunity in the chaos’

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance President Tommie Wehrle shares her advocacy history, plans for the organization and the key to navigating political divides. Continue reading