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2025-08-22⏱️ 0:51:15Analyzed

Lou Adler

Why Working For Developers Is The Way β€’ Lou Adler

Team LeaderBrown Harris StevensπŸ“ New York City$5.5 billion in career sales
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Episode Summary

In this episode, Louise Phillips Forbes shares her journey from dancer to top real estate producer, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, relationship-building, and being of service. She offers insights into navigating down markets, building a successful team, and the power of giving back to the community. Her approach to real estate is both data-driven and deeply personal, making her a standout leader in the industry.

🎯 Key Timestamps

09:00

Navigating a down market

Focus on being of service and sharing knowledge with competitors to build long-term relationships.

17:00

Maintaining authenticity in business

Embrace your unique style and background to connect with clients on a personal level.

35:00

Building and managing a real estate team

Hire for chemistry and complementary skills, and use personality tests to ensure team fit.

🎬 Clip-Worthy Moments

mindset shift09:00 - 09:45
"If I operated from being of service at all times, what goes around comes around."

Hook: Discover the secret to thriving in any market condition.

emotional resonance17:00 - 17:45
"Embrace who you are today and who you will become every day."

Hook: Why being yourself is your greatest asset in real estate.

πŸ’‘ Key Tactics

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Use personality tests for team building

When hiring new team members, use personality assessments to ensure they complement existing team dynamics. (35:00)

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Focus on data-driven storytelling

When presenting to clients, use data to tell a compelling story about the market. (12:00)

πŸ’¬ Quotable Insights

"It's not the business of brick and mortar. It's really the business of people."
"In giving, we receive so much."

Full Description

In this episode Lou Adler talks about current state of New York Real Estate Market. Lou talks about building and scaling a brokerage and how Real New York grew from a small team to 150 agents by providing unique opportunities and support. Next, Lou talks about the importance of putting relationships first and building long-term connections with developers, landlords, and tenants. Lou also discusses the potential impact of AI tools like ChatGPT and how real estate professionals can leverage them. Last, Lou shares strategies for recruiting, supporting, and developing agents.

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Lou Adler can be reached at (718) 877-5979 and Β Louis@realnyproperties.com.

This episode is brought to you byΒ Real GeeksΒ andΒ Courted.io.

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Topics Covered

Building a successful real estate careerImportance of relationships in real estateNavigating down marketsPersonal branding and authenticityGiving back and community involvement

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