In this solo episode, Chris unleashes one of his most urgent and unfiltered talks yet. Drawing from personal family stories, real market data, and hard financial truths, Chris breaks down exactly how inflation, debt, and government policy are creating a wealth divide — and why real estate is the last lifeline for anyone looking to escape the squeeze on the middle class.You’ll learn:<ul><li>Why inflation isn’t just coming — it’s already here (and what that means for your wallet)</li><li>How a 30-year fixed mortgage is actually a government-subsidized wealth tool</li><li>The secret behind “inflation-induced debt destruction”</li><li>How everyday people with no financial background can still die wealthy</li><li>Why owning just 10 properties can make you rich over time</li><li>The mindset shift agents must have to lead clients toward real wealth</li></ul>Whether you’re a real estate agent, investor, or just someone tired of swiping your credit card and stressing about bills — this episode is a wake-up call.Connect with Chris:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href='https://instagram.com/craddrock'>@craddrock</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/'>Chris Craddock Business</a></li></ul>Resources <a href='https://emojipedia.org/house/#:~:text=Emoji%20Meaning,larger%20family%2C%20other%20perhaps%20housemates.&amp;text=House%20was%20approved%20as%20part,to%20Emoji%201.0%20in%202015.'>🏠</a> <a href='https://www.thereduxgroup.com/'>The Redux Group</a>: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA &amp; Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland⚡ <a href='https://wizehire.com/cmp/the-redux-group'>DMV Agents, Join Our Team</a>: Agent Opportunities with The Redux Group<a href='https://emojipedia.org/brain/'>🧠</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncommonrealestate'>Worldwide Agent Mastermind</a>: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group<a href='https://emojis.wiki/money-bag/#:~:text=Money%20Bag%20emoji%20is%20the,for%20even%20more%20obvious%20meaning.'>💰</a><a href='https://app.callaction.co/signup?fp_ref=uncommon'>BEST Text Marketing Automation Software</a>: let the power of AI bring your dormant leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!🧑‍🎓<a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'>AGENTS</a>, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link <a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'>here</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this solo episode, Chris unleashes one of his most urgent and unfiltered talks yet. Drawing from personal family stories, real market data, and hard financial truths, Chris breaks down exactly how inflation, debt, and government policy are creating a wealth divide — and why real estate is the last lifeline for anyone looking to escape the squeeze on the middle class.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;You’ll learn:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why inflation isn’t just coming — it’s already here (and what that means for your wallet)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How a 30-year fixed mortgage is actually a government-subsidized wealth tool&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The secret behind &lt;em&gt;“inflation-induced debt destruction”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How everyday people with no financial background can still die wealthy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why owning &lt;em&gt;just 10 properties&lt;/em&gt; can make you rich over time&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The mindset shift agents &lt;em&gt;must&lt;/em&gt; have to lead clients toward real wealth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re a real estate agent, investor, or just someone tired of swiping your credit card and stressing about bills — this episode is a wake-up call.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Chris:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a href='https://instagram.com/craddrock'&gt;@craddrock&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/'&gt;Chris Craddock Business&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Resources&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://emojipedia.org/house/#:~:text=Emoji%20Meaning,larger%20family%2C%20other%20perhaps%20housemates.&amp;amp;text=House%20was%20approved%20as%20part,to%20Emoji%201.0%20in%202015.'&gt;🏠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.thereduxgroup.com/'&gt;The Redux Group&lt;/a&gt;: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA &amp;amp; Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⚡ &lt;a href='https://wizehire.com/cmp/the-redux-group'&gt;DMV Agents, Join Our Team&lt;/a&gt;: Agent Opportunities with The Redux Group&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://emojipedia.org/brain/'&gt;🧠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncommonrealestate'&gt;Worldwide Agent Mastermind&lt;/a&gt;: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://emojis.wiki/money-bag/#:~:text=Money%20Bag%20emoji%20is%20the,for%20even%20more%20obvious%20meaning.'&gt;💰&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href='https://app.callaction.co/signup?fp_ref=uncommon'&gt;BEST Text Marketing Automation Software&lt;/a&gt;: let the power of AI bring your dormant leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🧑‍🎓&lt;a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'&gt;AGENTS&lt;/a&gt;, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link &lt;a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this solo episode, Chris unleashes one of his most urgent and unfiltered talks yet. Drawing from personal family stories, real market data, and hard financial truths, Chris breaks down exactly how inflation, debt, and government policy are creating a wealth divide — and why real estate is the last lifeline for anyone looking to escape the squeeze on the middle class. You’ll learn: Why inflation isn’t just coming — it’s already here (and what that means for your wallet)How a 30-year fixed m...

The Shrinking Middle-Class: Buy Real Estate or Disappear

In this powerful replay, Chris sits down with Vanessa Jaldin. A former salon owner who absolutely crushed her first full-time year in real estate with 30 deals closed.Vanessa doesn&apos;t come from a sales background, but she brings with her the two most important assets: an obsession with service and a willingness to outwork everyone else.In this episode, you&apos;ll learn:<ul><li>Why customer service is your #1 conversion tool</li><li>The mindset shift Vanessa made to go all-in on real estate</li><li>How she turned “no experience” into a strength</li><li>Why joining the right team helped her fast-track her success</li><li>How to prospect authentically (even at the playground)</li><li>The daily habits that drove 30 deals in 12 months</li></ul>Connect with Chris:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href='https://instagram.com/craddrock'>@craddrock</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/'>Chris Craddock Business</a></li></ul>Resources <a href='https://emojipedia.org/house/#:~:text=Emoji%20Meaning,larger%20family%2C%20other%20perhaps%20housemates.&amp;text=House%20was%20approved%20as%20part,to%20Emoji%201.0%20in%202015.'>🏠</a> <a href='https://www.thereduxgroup.com/'>The Redux Group</a>: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA &amp; Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland⚡ <a href='https://wizehire.com/cmp/the-redux-group'>DMV Agents, Join Our Team</a>: Agent Opportunities with The Redux Group<a href='https://emojipedia.org/brain/'>🧠</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncommonrealestate'>Worldwide Agent Mastermind</a>: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group<a href='https://emojis.wiki/money-bag/#:~:text=Money%20Bag%20emoji%20is%20the,for%20even%20more%20obvious%20meaning.'>💰</a><a href='https://app.callaction.co/signup?fp_ref=uncommon'>BEST Text Marketing Automation Software</a>: let the power of AI bring your dormant leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!🧑‍🎓<a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'>AGENTS</a>, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link <a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'>here</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this powerful replay, Chris sits down with Vanessa Jaldin. A former salon owner who absolutely &lt;em&gt;crushed&lt;/em&gt; her first full-time year in real estate with 30 deals closed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Vanessa doesn&amp;apos;t come from a sales background, but she brings with her the two most important assets: an obsession with service and a willingness to outwork everyone else.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, you&amp;apos;ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why customer service is your #1 conversion tool&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The mindset shift Vanessa made to go all-in on real estate&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How she turned “no experience” into a strength&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why joining the right team helped her fast-track her success&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to prospect authentically (even at the playground)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The daily habits that drove 30 deals in 12 months&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Chris:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a href='https://instagram.com/craddrock'&gt;@craddrock&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/'&gt;Chris Craddock Business&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Resources&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://emojipedia.org/house/#:~:text=Emoji%20Meaning,larger%20family%2C%20other%20perhaps%20housemates.&amp;amp;text=House%20was%20approved%20as%20part,to%20Emoji%201.0%20in%202015.'&gt;🏠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.thereduxgroup.com/'&gt;The Redux Group&lt;/a&gt;: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA &amp;amp; Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⚡ &lt;a href='https://wizehire.com/cmp/the-redux-group'&gt;DMV Agents, Join Our Team&lt;/a&gt;: Agent Opportunities with The Redux Group&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://emojipedia.org/brain/'&gt;🧠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncommonrealestate'&gt;Worldwide Agent Mastermind&lt;/a&gt;: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://emojis.wiki/money-bag/#:~:text=Money%20Bag%20emoji%20is%20the,for%20even%20more%20obvious%20meaning.'&gt;💰&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href='https://app.callaction.co/signup?fp_ref=uncommon'&gt;BEST Text Marketing Automation Software&lt;/a&gt;: let the power of AI bring your dormant leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🧑‍🎓&lt;a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'&gt;AGENTS&lt;/a&gt;, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link &lt;a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this powerful replay, Chris sits down with Vanessa Jaldin. A former salon owner who absolutely crushed her first full-time year in real estate with 30 deals closed. Vanessa doesn't come from a sales background, but she brings with her the two most important assets: an obsession with service and a willingness to outwork everyone else. In this episode, you'll learn: Why customer service is your #1 conversion toolThe mindset shift Vanessa made to go all-in on real estateHow she turned “no exp...

What It REALLY Takes to Do 30 Deals Your First Year [REPLAY]

In this powerful solo episode, Chris Craddock shares the behind-the-scenes takeaways from a live Tony Robbins event—and how it lit a fire under his real estate investing game.From breaking down the mindset traps that keep agents broke, to showing how real estate creates freedom through Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), this episode is a wake-up call for anyone who wants to stop grinding for commission and start letting their money do the heavy lifting.Chris also opens up about:<ul><li>The #1 reason real estate agents fail to build wealth (and how to flip the script)</li><li>What Netflix, Verizon, and the 1970s can teach you about investing in any market</li><li>How to use MRR to buy back your time and escape the “next deal” treadmill</li><li>Why fear is just a symptom of ignorance—and how to crush it with knowledge</li><li>The monkey-and-the-apple experiment that will rewire how you think about success</li><li>A challenge to step into your next level, no matter what others think</li></ul>Connect with Chris:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href='https://instagram.com/craddrock'>@craddrock</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/'>Chris Craddock Business</a></li></ul>Resources <a href='https://emojipedia.org/house/#:~:text=Emoji%20Meaning,larger%20family%2C%20other%20perhaps%20housemates.&amp;text=House%20was%20approved%20as%20part,to%20Emoji%201.0%20in%202015.'>🏠</a> <a href='https://www.thereduxgroup.com/'>The Redux Group</a>: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA &amp; Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland⚡ <a href='https://wizehire.com/cmp/the-redux-group'>DMV Agents, Join Our Team</a>: Agent Opportunities with The Redux Group<a href='https://emojipedia.org/brain/'>🧠</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncommonrealestate'>Worldwide Agent Mastermind</a>: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group<a href='https://emojis.wiki/money-bag/#:~:text=Money%20Bag%20emoji%20is%20the,for%20even%20more%20obvious%20meaning.'>💰</a><a href='https://app.callaction.co/signup?fp_ref=uncommon'>BEST Text Marketing Automation Software</a>: let the power of AI bring your dormant leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!🧑‍🎓<a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'>AGENTS</a>, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link <a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'>here</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this powerful solo episode, Chris Craddock shares the behind-the-scenes takeaways from a live Tony Robbins event—and how it lit a fire under his real estate investing game.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From breaking down the mindset traps that keep agents broke, to showing how real estate creates freedom through &lt;b&gt;Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)&lt;/b&gt;, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone who wants to stop grinding for commission and start letting their money do the heavy lifting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chris also opens up about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The #1 reason real estate agents fail to build wealth (and how to flip the script)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What Netflix, Verizon, and the 1970s can teach you about investing in any market&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to use MRR to buy back your time and escape the “next deal” treadmill&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why fear is just a symptom of ignorance—and how to crush it with knowledge&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The monkey-and-the-apple experiment that will rewire how you think about success&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A challenge to step into your &lt;em&gt;next level&lt;/em&gt;, no matter what others think&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Chris:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a href='https://instagram.com/craddrock'&gt;@craddrock&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/'&gt;Chris Craddock Business&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Resources&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://emojipedia.org/house/#:~:text=Emoji%20Meaning,larger%20family%2C%20other%20perhaps%20housemates.&amp;amp;text=House%20was%20approved%20as%20part,to%20Emoji%201.0%20in%202015.'&gt;🏠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.thereduxgroup.com/'&gt;The Redux Group&lt;/a&gt;: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA &amp;amp; Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⚡ &lt;a href='https://wizehire.com/cmp/the-redux-group'&gt;DMV Agents, Join Our Team&lt;/a&gt;: Agent Opportunities with The Redux Group&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://emojipedia.org/brain/'&gt;🧠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncommonrealestate'&gt;Worldwide Agent Mastermind&lt;/a&gt;: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://emojis.wiki/money-bag/#:~:text=Money%20Bag%20emoji%20is%20the,for%20even%20more%20obvious%20meaning.'&gt;💰&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href='https://app.callaction.co/signup?fp_ref=uncommon'&gt;BEST Text Marketing Automation Software&lt;/a&gt;: let the power of AI bring your dormant leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🧑‍🎓&lt;a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'&gt;AGENTS&lt;/a&gt;, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link &lt;a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this powerful solo episode, Chris Craddock shares the behind-the-scenes takeaways from a live Tony Robbins event—and how it lit a fire under his real estate investing game. From breaking down the mindset traps that keep agents broke, to showing how real estate creates freedom through Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), this episode is a wake-up call for anyone who wants to stop grinding for commission and start letting their money do the heavy lifting. Chris also opens up about: The #1 reason...

Why Playing It Safe Is Keeping You Poor [REPLAY]

In this powerful rerun, Chris sits down with top-producing agent, investor, and national speaker Aaron West to unpack what it takes to survive — and even thrive — in what’s arguably the toughest real estate market since 1981. With over 1,900 transactions and $60M+ in annual volume under his belt, Aaron shares practical strategies and battle-tested systems for staying consistent, building wealth, and planning for long-term success.What You’ll Learn<ul><li>The lead-indicator strategy Aaron uses to guarantee monthly deals</li><li>How to stop setting “results” as goals — and start building consistency</li><li>Why surrounding yourself with high performers accelerates your growth</li><li>How to take market share while others quit</li><li>The 90-day lag principle that most agents underestimate</li><li>Reach out to Aaron:</li><li>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/theaaroncwest/'>@theaaroncwest</a></li><li>Website: <a href='https://www.thewestexperience.com/'>www.thewestexperience.com</a></li></ul>Connect with Chris:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href='https://instagram.com/craddrock'>@craddrock</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/'>Chris Craddock Business</a></li></ul>Resources <a href='https://emojipedia.org/house/#:~:text=Emoji%20Meaning,larger%20family%2C%20other%20perhaps%20housemates.&amp;text=House%20was%20approved%20as%20part,to%20Emoji%201.0%20in%202015.'>🏠</a> <a href='https://www.thereduxgroup.com/'>The Redux Group</a>: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA &amp; Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland⚡ <a href='https://wizehire.com/cmp/the-redux-group'>DMV Agents, Join Our Team</a>: Agent Opportunities with The Redux Group<a href='https://emojipedia.org/brain/'>🧠</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncommonrealestate'>Worldwide Agent Mastermind</a>: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group<a href='https://emojis.wiki/money-bag/#:~:text=Money%20Bag%20emoji%20is%20the,for%20even%20more%20obvious%20meaning.'>💰</a><a href='https://app.callaction.co/signup?fp_ref=uncommon'>BEST Text Marketing Automation Software</a>: let the power of AI bring your dormant leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!🧑‍🎓<a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'>AGENTS</a>, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link <a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'>here</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this powerful rerun, Chris sits down with top-producing agent, investor, and national speaker Aaron West to unpack what it takes to survive — and even thrive — in what’s arguably the toughest real estate market since 1981. With over 1,900 transactions and $60M+ in annual volume under his belt, Aaron shares practical strategies and battle-tested systems for staying consistent, building wealth, and planning for long-term success.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;What You’ll Learn&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The lead-indicator strategy Aaron uses to guarantee monthly deals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to stop setting “results” as goals — and start building consistency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why surrounding yourself with high performers accelerates your growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to take market share while others quit&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The 90-day lag principle that most agents underestimate&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Reach out to Aaron:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/theaaroncwest/'&gt;@theaaroncwest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Website:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.thewestexperience.com/'&gt;www.thewestexperience.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Chris:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a href='https://instagram.com/craddrock'&gt;@craddrock&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/'&gt;Chris Craddock Business&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Resources&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://emojipedia.org/house/#:~:text=Emoji%20Meaning,larger%20family%2C%20other%20perhaps%20housemates.&amp;amp;text=House%20was%20approved%20as%20part,to%20Emoji%201.0%20in%202015.'&gt;🏠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.thereduxgroup.com/'&gt;The Redux Group&lt;/a&gt;: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA &amp;amp; Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⚡ &lt;a href='https://wizehire.com/cmp/the-redux-group'&gt;DMV Agents, Join Our Team&lt;/a&gt;: Agent Opportunities with The Redux Group&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://emojipedia.org/brain/'&gt;🧠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncommonrealestate'&gt;Worldwide Agent Mastermind&lt;/a&gt;: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://emojis.wiki/money-bag/#:~:text=Money%20Bag%20emoji%20is%20the,for%20even%20more%20obvious%20meaning.'&gt;💰&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href='https://app.callaction.co/signup?fp_ref=uncommon'&gt;BEST Text Marketing Automation Software&lt;/a&gt;: let the power of AI bring your dormant leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🧑‍🎓&lt;a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'&gt;AGENTS&lt;/a&gt;, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link &lt;a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this powerful rerun, Chris sits down with top-producing agent, investor, and national speaker Aaron West to unpack what it takes to survive — and even thrive — in what’s arguably the toughest real estate market since 1981. With over 1,900 transactions and $60M+ in annual volume under his belt, Aaron shares practical strategies and battle-tested systems for staying consistent, building wealth, and planning for long-term success. What You’ll Learn The lead-indicator strategy Aaron uses to gu...

The Toughest Market since the 80s...and How to Win Anyway [REWIND]

In this no-holds-barred solo episode, Chris Craddock unleashes a passionate take on the newly proposed 50-year mortgage—and why the backlash from real estate professionals might be missing the point entirely. With firsthand stories of scraping by financially, and hard-won insights from years in both ministry and real estate, Chris breaks down why homeownership at any cost is better than being locked out forever.Key Takeaways:<ul><li>The 50-year mortgage is not a scam—it’s an OPTION, and options are powerful.</li><li>Most real estate pros project their own financial goals onto clients, creating unnecessary judgment.</li><li>Appreciation—not just principal paydown—is what builds generational wealth.</li><li>Time in the market matters more than timing the market.</li><li>The average homeowner has 48x the net worth of the average renter.</li><li>Buying anything, even with a long-term note, beats renting for life.</li><li>Gatekeeping homeownership is only widening the wealth gap.</li><li>Real estate agents should be educating, not shaming.</li></ul>Connect with Chris:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href='https://instagram.com/craddrock'>@craddrock</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/'>Chris Craddock Business</a></li></ul>Resources <a href='https://emojipedia.org/house/#:~:text=Emoji%20Meaning,larger%20family%2C%20other%20perhaps%20housemates.&amp;text=House%20was%20approved%20as%20part,to%20Emoji%201.0%20in%202015.'>🏠</a> <a href='https://www.thereduxgroup.com/'>The Redux Group</a>: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA &amp; Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland⚡ <a href='https://wizehire.com/cmp/the-redux-group'>DMV Agents, Join Our Team</a>: Agent Opportunities with The Redux Group<a href='https://emojipedia.org/brain/'>🧠</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncommonrealestate'>Worldwide Agent Mastermind</a>: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group<a href='https://emojis.wiki/money-bag/#:~:text=Money%20Bag%20emoji%20is%20the,for%20even%20more%20obvious%20meaning.'>💰</a><a href='https://app.callaction.co/signup?fp_ref=uncommon'>BEST Text Marketing Automation Software</a>: let the power of AI bring your dormant leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!🧑‍🎓<a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'>AGENTS</a>, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link <a href='https://uncommon.theceshop.com/real-estate'>here</a>.

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In this no-holds-barred solo episode, Chris Craddock unleashes a passionate take on the newly proposed 50-year mortgage—and why the backlash from real estate professionals might be missing the point entirely. With firsthand stories of scraping by financially, and hard-won insights from years in both ministry and real estate, Chris breaks down why homeownership at any cost is better than being locked out forever. Key Takeaways: The 50-year mortgage is not a scam—it’s an OPTION, and options are...

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