Most real estate agents and entrepreneurs enter the business for freedom, only to find themselves tethered to a chaotic schedule and inconsistent lead flow. They mistake activity for productivity and "winging it" for a business strategy. In this episode ,R. Kenner French sits down with Joe Cipollini, a 20-year real estate veteran and the "master sales guy" behind Ramp REI, to discuss the shift from being a "grunt worker" to a high-level sales architect.
Joe shares the remarkable story of a single agent who, under his guidance, five-indexed her productivity and surpassed $100 million in volume. But beyond the big numbers, Joe dives into the psychological and structural barriers that keep most professionals stuck in mediocrity—including the refusal to "clock in" for themselves and the neglect of the "inner work" that sustains long-term success.
What You’ll Learn
• The "Genius Zone" of Sales Leadership: Why building a sales engine is different from just being a good salesperson.
• The Path to Scaling: How Joe transitioned from making $27,000 in his first year to doubling revenue four years in a row.
• Database over Cold Calls: The power of leveraging a sphere of influence to close 100+ units a year without chasing cold leads.
• Calendar Control vs. Time Management: Why discipline and "office hours" are the ultimate competitive advantages in a fragmented industry.
• High-Low-Buffalo: A simple daily framework to maintain mindset and avoid the burnout common in high-stakes entrepreneurship.
Who This Episode Is For
This episode is essential listening for real estate agents looking to break through the $100k ceiling, investment professionals aiming to build a more accountable sales team, and any entrepreneur who feels like they are living their business "by accident" rather than by intention.
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