More Than More

All Opportunity Lies on the Other Side of Value Creation (Success Principles #3)

SUCCESS PRINCIPLES | The path to growth, freedom, and fulfillment is paved by the value you create for others. In a world where outcomes — not effort — determine reward, your ability to generate meaningful value is the key that unlocks all opportunity.
Learn more about this idea & access the concept resource and reflection questions in the Forge here: c21forge.com/success-principles
 
Join us every two weeks as Dylan & Angela discuss the success principles – ideas and concepts to help entrepreneurs build better businesses and live meaningful lives. 
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Erica Bushaw - A Rookie with the Right Habits

MORE THAN MORE | What happens when a former pharmacist trades scrubs for sold signs? You get Erica Bushaw, our 2024 Rookie of the Year. After 15 years as a pharmacist, she leaped into real estate and never looked back.
In this episode, she shares how the structure of Buffini’s 100 Days to Greatness helped her build a strong business foundation. From handwritten notes to pop-bys, Erica dives into the simple habits that fueled her success. Her advice for new agents is practical and clear: stay focused, take the classes, and keep learning from the people around you.
 
Speakers: 
Angela Fisher, Agent Development Director
Erica Bushaw, Top Agent in Oelwein, IA
 
Erica Bushaw has been a licensed real estate agent since 2023 and works primarily in the Oelwein area. She leads the Elevate Real Estate Team and was the 2024 Rookie of the Year.
 
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Survival to Stability: Systems (Business Foundations)

BUILD A BETTER BUSINESS | Systems are not just helpful; they are essential. In this episode, Dylan and Angela break down how strong systems can move your operations from survival to stability. They unpack common misconceptions about systems, the role of SOPs, and why documenting your processes matters at every stage of business growth.
 
Access Transition #1: Survival to Stability (Business Foundations) resources here.
 
Speakers:
Dylan de Bruin, Co-Broker/Co-Owner
Angela Fisher, Agent Development Director
 
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Staff Signature Award Winner: Vic Stefansen

MORE THAN MORE | Join us for a conversation between Dylan and Vic Stefansen, the 2024 Staff Signature Award winner. This award is given to a staff member who embodies our extraordinary signature culture every day.
Dylan and Vic explore her journey from professional golfer to HR leader.. They dive into the challenges and rewards of leading with empathy, the importance of building trust and open communication, and the impact of creating a workplace centered around care and connection. Vic also shares how personal growth, self-awareness, and embracing her Unique Ability™ have shaped her leadership style and her ongoing pursuit of becoming the best version of herself.
 
Speakers:
Dylan de Bruin, Co-Broker/Co-Owner
Vic Stefansen, Director of HR, Care & Connection
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The Secret is There is No Secret (Success Principles #2)

SUCCESS PRINCIPLES | The secret is... there is no secret. Success doesn’t come from shortcuts, hacks, or overnight wins. It comes from showing up daily, doing the work, and staying consistent even when it’s not exciting. Real growth happens when you stop looking for easy answers and start committing to the simple, proven actions that actually make a difference.
Learn more about this idea & access the concept resource and reflection questions in the Forge here: c21forge.com/success-principles
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2024 Signature Award Winner: Tyra McAbee

MORE THAN MORE | Join us for a conversation between Dylan and Tyra McAbee as we celebrate her accomplishment as the 2024 Signature Award winner. The Signature Award is our most prestigious honor, recognizing a relentless agent who prioritizes the client experience and lives out our core values every day.
Dylan and Tyra explore the impact of winning this award, the importance of creating a strong office culture, and how Tyra’s background in Mary Kay shaped her people-first mindset. They also dive into her approach to balancing production with relationships, using CRM tools effectively, and leading with both motivation and heart.
 
Speakers:
Dylan de Bruin, Co-Broker/Co-Owner
Tyra McAbee, top agent and broker in Cedar Rapids, IA
Tyra McAbee has been a licensed real estate agent since 2011 and is a top producer in the Cedar Rapids and Vinton, IA areas. She leads the McAbee Real Estate Team and is the Transaction Broker of the C21SRE Cedar Rapids office. You can find her on Facebook at McAbee Real Estate Team. 
 
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How to Start Systematizing Your Marketing

MARKETING PLAYBOOK | Many agents living in survival in their systems are reactive with their marketing - unprepared for listing presentations, not sure how to communicate a marketing plan to clients and just generally living in chaos. The C21SRE marketing team digs in to the basic marketing plans that can help you create stability.  Staci, Abbie and Ellie break down the core elements of a simple listing marketing plan, how to support your Five Spokes lead generation activities with marketing, and the basics of seller and buyer presentations. 
To access the resources discussed, go to c21forge.com/systems-transition-1.
Speakers:
Abbie Dorwart, Director of Marketing 
Staci Stillmunkes, Agent Marketing Services Coordinator
Ellie Dove, Marketing Coordinator
 
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Stability to Success: Money (Grow the Bottom Line)

BUILD A BETTER BUSINESS | In this episode, Dylan and Angela explore the financial shift from stability to success. They break down what it means to run a real estate business like a business, covering budgeting, incorporation, and paying a salary. It’s a practical look at how structure and strategy drive profitability and long-term growth.
Access Transition #2: Stability to Success (Grow the Bottom Line) resources here.
 
Speakers:
Dylan de Bruin, Co-Broker/Co-Owner
Angela Fisher, Agent Development Director
 
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Want What You Want, Create Value to Get It (Success Principles #1)

SUCCESS PRINCIPLES | We need to stop justifying the things we want and start embracing them as the fuel that drives innovation and creation. When we generate value for the world around us, it gladly rewards us, making our wants possible. It’s okay to want what you want. You just need to create value in the world to get it.
Learn more about this idea & access the concept resource and reflection questions in the Forge here: c21forge.com/success-principles
 
Join us every two weeks as Dylan & Angela discuss the success principles - ideas and concepts to help entrepreneurs build better businesses and live meaningful lives. 

2024 More Than More Award Winner: Nichole Johnson

MORE THAN MORE | Dylan sits down with our 2024 More Than More Award winner, Nichole Johnson, Director of Client Experience for Megan Mitchum + Co. Nichole joined forces with Megan in 2015, bringing a background in family services and a passion for helping others. She’s known for meeting clients where they’re at and taking the time to truly understand their stories. She shares how that same heart for service fuels both her work in real estate and her volunteer efforts with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa.
 
Speakers:
Dylan de Bruin, Co-Broker/Co-Owner
Nichole Johnson, Director of Client Experience for Megan Mitchum + Co.
 
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