What happens when you stop waiting for the market to change and decide to outwork it instead? In this episode of The Madison Podcast, host Ben Lavender sits down with Mike Petit Frere of Power Move Realty, a New York real estate agent whose business exploded during one of the toughest markets in recent history. Mike shares how failing his real estate exam 11 times, nearly losing his life in Miami, and being written off by others became the fuel that built his success. If you're in real estate, sales, or entrepreneurship and feel stuck, this episode is a punch in the chest—in the best way. What You'll Learn in This Episode -How Mike built consistent business when rates were high and deals were scarce -Why door knocking (yes, really) became his unfair advantage -The exact daily discipline that changed his income and mindset -How to convert cold leads without sounding salesy -Why proving people wrong can be dangerous—but powerful if used correctly Key Takeaways & Timestamps 00:01:00 – Failing Forward 00:02:00 – Making the Market Work for You 00:04:00 – The Power Position Shift 00:05:00 – Rejection Therapy 00:07:00 – Disarm Before You Sell 00:09:00 – Cold Calling Without the Cringe 00:13:00 – The 12-Hour Workday 00:18:00 – When Business Saves Your Life 00:23:00 – The Miami Wake-Up Call 00:27:00 – From Party Guy to Professional 🤝 Let's Connect Host: Ben Lavender Instagram: @blavmtg Guest: Mike Petit Frere Instagram: @mikesupersales 🎧 Subscribe for more real conversations with industry leaders who've actually done the work. Madison Mortgage NMLS #2537109 Visit us at www.madisonmortgage.com