The Marketing Advice All AGENTS Must Hear | Chris Smith

Byron Lazine Audio Experience

Best-selling author Chris Smith joins Byron Lazine to discuss the evolution of his career, leaving Inman for Curaytor, his friendship with Brad Inman, the value of both sales and content marketing skills for agents, the impact of bipolar disorder on his life and career, and his definition of success. Get access to the recording for BAM’s ChatGPT workshop with Chris Smith (Thursday, February 16th). Click here to save 30% with the BAM discount: https://conv.codes/bam Grab your FREE copy of BAM x The Conversion Club ebook, AI Tools for Real Estate Agents: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/ai-for-real-estate-agents/ VirtuDesk affords you the opportunity to focus on what you do best. Spend more time on revenue-earning activities and less time on things you can delegate. https://bit.ly/Virtudesk-BAM Subscribe to this channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hZU-Vn Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ---------------- Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byronlazine ---------------- Connect with Chris: https://about.me/ChrisSmth The Conversion Code: https://www.theconversioncode.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chris_Smth Curaytor: https://www.curaytor.com/ ---------------- Timestamps: 00:00–00:31 Intro 00:32 Chris Smith’s background 10:29 “I read a ton of stuff; I don’t read a ton of books” 19:22 Quitting Inman—and something Brad Inman told him that he’s never forgotten 27:50 The first time he had to fire someone & what makes it easier (when it’s necessary) 34:18 How Chris is a big reason why FollowUp Boss is a top CRM for real estate 48:25 “People should learn sales before they learn marketing.” 55:05 The chihuahuas of the real estate industry 56:54 What’s holding so many people back from having a plan for their business? 59:48 How being bipolar has influenced his career 01:04:45 “Success in life, my definition, is that your inner dialogue with yourself is positive.” 01:09:11 “Your actions are the only thing that matters when you feel that way.” 01:11:36 “I self-medicated with marijuana my whole life.” 01:23:49 “I’m building my Disney” and a memorable quote from Gary Keller 01:27:38 What do you believe your peak age in life will be?