Sandy McMaster, a leading realtor in the DC metro area, joins Matt and Garrett today to share her journey of developing a more authentic and client-centered approach to real estate. Along the way, Sandy discusses the value of standing out by being genuine and authentic, rather than blending into the "sea of sameness" that often characterizes the industry. She also explores the distinction between performance coaching and developmental coaching, advocating for a focus on sustainable growth rather than seeking quick fixes.Sandy goes on to highlight the crucial role of authenticity in building a personal brand that truly connects with clients. She advises against trying to be everything to everyone, stressing the importance of crafting a marketing strategy that reflects who you genuinely are. By focusing on solving clients’ problems instead of merely completing transactions, real estate professionals can build trust, attract the right clients, and achieve long-term success. As today’s very special guest notes, in today’s competitive market, being true to yourself isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential.Don’t forget, if you’re ready to take your life to 11, join Life at Ten Tenths’ exclusive online ‘11 Circle’ community for live coaching, Success Lab Workshops, accountability, a resource library, powerful networking - including referrals - and so much more! Founding Members get lifetime Legendary Access (including future content) with a one-time payment for a limited time. Unsure? Explore the community for free or try a monthly plan. Start living your best life now! Visit lifeattentenths.com.Episode Highlights:00:00 Importance of Identifying Your Ideal Client00:23 Introduction to Sandy McMaster’s Real Estate Expertise03:10 Journey to Identity Based Real Estate04:22 Overcoming Early Career Challenges in Real Estate07:21 Avoiding the Sea of Sameness in Real Estate09:58 Shift from Performance Coaching to Developmental Coaching12:15 The Role of Personal Branding in Real Estate Success15:11 Embracing Your Authentic Self to Succeed in Real Estate18:35 Understanding and Marketing Your Unique Value Proposition22:16 The Pitfalls of Overemphasizing Accomplishments in Marketing26:21 Building Trust and Authority in Real Estate30:12 The Power of Personal Interests in Building Client Relationships33:04 The Danger of Trying to Be Everything to Everyone37:35 The Freedom of Choosing the Right Clients40:26 Developing a Strong Brand to Attract Ideal Clients44:08 Tailoring Your Marketing Strategy to Fit Your Brand47:14 Focusing on Problem Solving Over Transactional Business52:12 The Future of Real Estate Professionalism and AuthenticityKey Takeaways:"If you are a leader or a broker or a manager, and you're saying to agents, “Articulate your value,” you should be able to answer the question yourself.""You have to be willing to claim who you are. How we do it is different because of who we are.""If you want to do the business, you can. There is not one way. And if you are feeling unfulfilled, frustrated, disillusioned even, there's other things you can do.""If you are willing to put yourself at the center of your business, that was the ‘unlock’ for me."Links:Life at Ten Tenths Website: lifeattentenths.comLife at Ten Tenths on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeattententhsSandy McMaster’s Substack: https://substack.com/@sandymcmasterKnowYourValue.RealEstate https://www.knowyourvalue.realestate/

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