More Than More

The Decision to Go "All In"

RELENTLESS ON THE RISE | What does it take to decide to go "all in"? The leap from a stable 9-5 to the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship can be scary. Teske talks to two newer agents, Jordyn Edwards and Cindy Garrison, about committing to owning your own business. Jordyn shares her journey from a government job and motherhood to a real estate team member while Cindy shares her background in real estate administration. They both discuss lead generation, adapting schedules, overcoming financial uncertainty and offer advice to new agents about the value of mentorship and in-person connections.
Speakers:
Teske Vance, New Agent Success Manager
Jordyn Edwards, agent in Cedar Rapids, IA
Cindy Garrison, agent in Pella, IA
Jordyn Edwards has been a licensed real estate agent since 2023 and is a member of the McAbee Real Estate Team. She serves the Cedar Rapids, IA, area and was the 2023 Rookie of the Year. 
Cindy Garrison has been a licensed real estate agent since 2023 and serves the Pella, IA, area. 
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Focus on Creating Value

BUILD A BETTER BUSINESS | After the last few years of unique market conditions and industry changes, many people have questions about real estate. Lead with insight and provide value through in-person conversations. 
Angela and Travis launch the 2025 Sales Contest and discuss why connection and conversations with people are so important. They dig into the four main conversations we're focused on: updating people on the market, helping buyers and sellers think through timing the market, using 'who do you know who...?' dialogue and asking for referrals. Human connection is more important than ever so it’s essential to get face-to-face and voice-to-voice with your people. 
You can find all sales contest resources in the Forge: c21forge.com/sales-contest-2025
Speakers:
Angela Fisher, Director of Agent Development
Travis Bushaw, Director of Sales
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Leadership, Relationship & Creativity

BUILD A BETTER BUSINESS | Real estate agents are in the people business. But more importantly, we're in the value creation business. To grow our business and build exciting futures for our families, we must provide value in the lives of others. We can do this by intentionally providing LRC - leadership, relationship and creativity. Angela discusses this concept with Dylan de Bruin. They dig into the results of LRC (direction, confidence and capability) and how entrepreneurs can use it to forge meaningful connections, inspire others and drive innovation. 
To learn more about LRC, access the resource in the Forge here. 
Speakers:
Angela Fisher, Director of Agent Development
Dylan de Bruin, CoBroker/CoOwner of CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate
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How to Win with a Results Economy Mindset

THE BACKSTAGE | Our real estate agents live in the Results Economy where all opportunity lives on the other side of value creation and success is realized through self-reliance. But our staff members technically live in the Time/Effort Economy - they have stable jobs with set working hours and guaranteed paychecks. What happens when the two meet? Dylan, Vic, Anna and Abbie discuss the unique working environment at C21SRE where agents and staff work together despite the differences between their two worlds. They also dig into where conflicts occur between the two economies, the secret to winning in this unique environment, and what it means to have a "results economy mindset" regardless of the job or environment that you're in. 
You can listen to the 2 Economies & 2 Success Decisions here. 
Access our resource here to learn more about the 2 Economies & 2 Success Decisions. 
Speakers:
Dylan de Bruin, Co-Owner/Co-Broker
Vic Stefansen, Director of Care, Connection & Culture
Anna Culbertson, Director of Operations
Abbie Dorwart, Director of Marketing
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Raising the Bar: Tyra McAbee

How do you build a successful team? Travis chats with Tyra McAbee about the power of team and collective goal setting. She recounts her journey from leading a team of 150 sales consultants at Mary Kay to building the McAbee Real Estate Team. She discusses her team-building strategies and how to find the right team members to fit a high-energy, supportive culture. Tyra also shares how goal setting drives her and how team leads can support, encourage and drive their team members toward achievement.  
Speakers:
Travis Bushaw, Director of Sales
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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The 3 Essential Parts of a Brand Audit

THE MARKETING PLAYBOOK | What story is your brand telling? Your brand is more than just a logo or social profile. As you build your business plan, conduct a brand audit to ensure you're telling the right story to the right people. 
Abbie and Staci discuss the 3 essential parts of a brand audit: your basics, print assets, and digital footprint. They share practical tips for auditing your brand with resources like the brand audit checklist and discuss how to maintain consistency across all platforms. Whether you're a solo agent or a team lead, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you build brand recognition, trust and visibility. 
For the brand audit checklist (individual and team lead), head to the Business Planning Hub in the Forge at c21forge.com/business-planning. 
Speakers:
Abbie Dorwart, Director of Marketing
Staci Stillmunkes, Agent Marketing Services Coordinator
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The Non-Negotiables of Business Planning

BUILD A BETTER BUSINESS | Business planning doesn't have to be complicated. Angela discusses the non-negotiables of business planning with Brian Geist and Isaiah Thomas. They dig into the importance of simplifying goal setting, the importance of systems, using available resources to make the process easier, and how to set realistic, but ambitious, goals for your business. 
You can find all business planning resources, tools and more in the Forge at c21forge.com/business-planning.
Speakers:
Angela Fisher, Director of Agent Development
Brian Geist, broker and agent in Des Moines, IA
Isaiah Thomas, agent in Des Moines, IA
Brian Geist has been a licensed real estate agent since 2017, primarily serving the Des Moines, IA area. He is also the Transaction Broker of the C21SRE Ankeny office.
Isaiah Thomas has been a licensed real estate agent since 2021. He is a member of the Gina Swanson Real Estate Team and primarily serves the Des Moines, IA area.
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The Power of Mentorship for New Real Estate Agents

RELENTLESS ON THE RISE | One of the best ways new real estate agents can learn the business is through hands-on, practical experience with an established agent. Teske talks to Jessica Gilligan and Thomas Payne, two agents who were mentors at the beginning of her career. They discuss how new agents can make themselves available, the importance of being present in the office, how mentorship evolves over time, and share practical advice for new agents looking for mentorship. 
Speakers:
Teske Vance, New Agent Success Manager
Jessica Gilligan, Top Agent in Ankeny, IA
Thomas Payne, Top Agent in Des Moines, IA
Jessica Gilligan has been a licensed real estate agent since 2016 and leads the Jessica Gilligan Real Estate Team. She is a top producer primarily serving the Ankeny area and is the 2023 Signature Award winner. 
Thomas Payne has been a licensed real estate agent since 2013 and is a top producer in the Des Moines area. He is also a New Agent Success Coach for new C21SRE agents in our Urbandale office. 
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Real Estate Industry Update: A Post-Settlement World

The National Association of REALTORS®' proposed settlement was finalized on November 26th to resolve the antitrust case brought by the Department of Justice. Dylan and Travis discuss where the real estate industry is today and what's changed. They cover the impact of the case and settlement on real estate business, the market, commission, cooperation and the results for clients. They also discuss what's next for the industry, including dual agency, ministerial acts, buyer's agency exemptions, and clear cooperation. 
Speakers:
Dylan de Bruin, Co-Broker/Co-Owner
Travis Bushaw, Director of Sales
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2 Economies & 2 Success Decisions

MORE THAN MORE: IDEAS | Stability or limitless potential? Choosing between the Time & Effort Economy and the Results Economy changes your career path. Dylan breaks down the differences between the two economies and how entrepreneurs can shift their mindsets to one of value creation rooted in "no entitlement" thinking. Success in real estate (or any business) hinges on the two decisions to be self-reliant and lead with value. 
Access our resource here to learn more about the 2 Economies & 2 Success Decisions. 
Speaker:
Dylan de Bruin, Broker/Owner
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