The Agent Goldmine - Real Estate Agent Business Building
The Agent Goldmine - Real Estate Agent Business Building

The Agent Goldmine - Real Estate Agent Business Building

Ali Garced and Shelby Johnson

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Welcome to The Agent Goldmine, where we, Ali Garced and Shelby Johnson, dive DEEP into the specifics of building REAL businesses, and how to BE MORE than just your average agent. We interview bad@** agents who are KILLIN' it, and learn their secrets. Share this with not 1, but 2 real estate agent friends who can benefit! Snag the Golden Nuggets from the Show! www.theagentgoldmine.com If you are ready to join eXp realty and would like Ali Garced or Shelby Johnson personally sponsor you so you have access to two ICON agents text JOIN to 703-399-4332 (Shelby) or 914-318-4918 (Ali)

Recent Episodes

Ep. 213 How Meta Ads Work for Real Estate Agents | Drake Johnson
APR 30, 2026
Ep. 213 How Meta Ads Work for Real Estate Agents | Drake Johnson
The only podcast in the world for real estate agents BY active real estate agents, specifically to help REALTORS®️ who are STUCK at 5 transactions a year, get to 20+.Considering switching brokerages to a brokerage that will help you SCALE and run a TRUE business machine? Join us. 🔥🔥Already know you want to join us? Join our community of 180+ agents🔥🔥👉🏽Name Ali as your sponsor: https://alexandragarced.exprealty.careers/👉🏽Name Shelby as your sponsor: https://shelbyjohnson.exprealty.careers/ 🔊(YOU GET ACCESS TO BOTH OF US if you name Ali as your sponsor)🟪Still need some more info on what it looks like to join us at Five Pillars, eXp Realty?👩🏽‍💻Schedule a call with Us! https://bit.ly/PrivateZoomwithAliWelcome to The Agent Goldmine with Ali & Shelby! Drake Johnson is here with us AGAIN to share how real estate agents should actually be using Facebook (Meta) ads to grow their business. Get ready and learn more about:difference between cold lead-gen ads and brand-building adswhy most Facebook ads fail for real estate agentsunderstanding lead magnets and top-of-funnel leadsUGC vs templated content and what performs betterhow Meta optimizes ads (and why creative matters most)budget recommendations ($50–$100/day starting point)key metrics like 3-second hook ratechoosing the right campaign objectivesrunning listing ads for local exposurewhy warm audiences convert better than cold leadsListen now to learn how to start using ads the right way to generate better leads and grow your real estate business!Snag the Golden Nuggets from this episode!https://www.theagentgoldmine.com/🧠 Superhuman helps us TREMENDOUSLY with email. You'll save HOURS every day. Try it here, we promise you won't regret it: 🧠 http://try.sprh.mn/aligarced🧠http://try.sprh.mn/shelbyjohnsonThe Agent Goldmine Merch! Go here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/apparel-for-agents/crewneck-sweatshirtBe a bro, share the show + hit us with a 5-star review!https://open.spotify.com/show/28ACkTsMbVkHxEwD9Z9qUChttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-more-show-for-agents/id1682543343 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYXUbR8lqRia72sE2Abncg?sub_confirmation=1  Hang with Us! Ali’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/Ali_The_Agent/   Shelby’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/TheShelbyShow__/ Connect with Drakehttps://www.instagram.com/drake_johnson_lex/https://www.facebook.com/drakejohnsonrealtor/https://www.linkedin.com/in/drake-johnson-realtor/Resources and LinksICON Program Overview:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CuoM5rtkCO92xU72Xw71r_aPUmW6nKdc/view Team Leader Academy: https://expelevatecoaching.com/exp-team-leader-academy
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46 MIN
Ep. 212 How AI Can BOOST Team Conversions by 10% | Christopher Watters
APR 21, 2026
Ep. 212 How AI Can BOOST Team Conversions by 10% | Christopher Watters
The only podcast in the world for real estate agents BY active real estate agents, specifically to help REALTORS®️ who are STUCK at 5 transactions a year, get to 20+.Considering switching brokerages to a brokerage that will help you SCALE and run a TRUE business machine? Join us. 🔥🔥Already know you want to join us? Join our community of 180+ agents🔥🔥👉🏽Name Ali as your sponsor: https://alexandragarced.exprealty.careers/👉🏽Name Shelby as your sponsor: https://shelbyjohnson.exprealty.careers/ 🔊(YOU GET ACCESS TO BOTH OF US if you name Ali as your sponsor)🟪Still need some more info on what it looks like to join us at Five Pillars, eXp Realty?👩🏽‍💻Schedule a call with Us! https://bit.ly/PrivateZoomwithAliWelcome to The Agent Goldmine with Ali & Shelby! We have Christopher Watters of Watters International Realty tell us how AI is transforming real estate teams by creating an “enforcement loop” that drives higher performance and better conversion rates. Instead of chasing more leads, this focuses on building standards, tracking performance, and using AI to analyze calls and appointments with objective feedback. You’ll learn how more on:how AI acts as a virtual ride-along for agentsusing scoring rubrics to evaluate sales conversationstracking rapport, expertise, objections, and closing skillshow AI-generated notes support coaching and accountabilitythe impact of consistent standards on team performancereal conversion gains from ~41% to ~52%using AI data in one-on-ones and team trainingpricing, ROI, and trial options for AI toolswhy better systems drive growthListen now to learn how to implement smarter systems on your business!Snag the Golden Nuggets from this episode!https://www.theagentgoldmine.com/🧠 Superhuman helps us TREMENDOUSLY with email. You'll save HOURS every day. Try it here, we promise you won't regret it: 🧠 http://try.sprh.mn/aligarced🧠http://try.sprh.mn/shelbyjohnsonThe Agent Goldmine Merch! Go here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/apparel-for-agents/crewneck-sweatshirt Be a bro, share the show + hit us with a 5-star review!https://open.spotify.com/show/28ACkTsMbVkHxEwD9Z9qUChttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-more-show-for-agents/id1682543343 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYXUbR8lqRia72sE2Abncg?sub_confirmation=1  Hang with Us! Ali’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/Ali_The_Agent/   Shelby’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/TheShelbyShow__/ Connect with Christopherhttps://www.instagram.com/christopherwatters/https://www.instagram.com/wattersinternationalrealty/https://www.facebook.com/ChrisWattersHomeSellingTeam/https://www.youtube.com/c/WattersInternationalRealtyhttps://christopherwatters.com/Resources and LinksICON Program Overview:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CuoM5rtkCO92xU72Xw71r_aPUmW6nKdc/view Team Leader Academy: https://expelevatecoaching.com/exp-team-leader-academy
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Ep. 211 Why Google Isn’t Working in Your Favor
APR 15, 2026
Ep. 211 Why Google Isn’t Working in Your Favor
The only podcast in the world for real estate agents BY active real estate agents, specifically to help REALTORS®️ who are STUCK at 5 transactions a year, get to 20+.Considering switching brokerages to a brokerage that will help you SCALE and run a TRUE business machine? Join us. 🔥🔥Already know you want to join us? Join our community of 180+ agents🔥🔥👉🏽Name Ali as your sponsor:https://alexandragarced.exprealty.careers/👉🏽Name Shelby as your sponsor:https://shelbyjohnson.exprealty.careers/ 🔊(YOU GET ACCESS TO BOTH OF US if you name Ali as your sponsor)🟪Still need some more info on what it looks like to join us at Five Pillars, eXp Realty?👩🏽‍💻Schedule a call with Us! https://bit.ly/PrivateZoomwithAliWelcome to The Agent Goldmine with Ali & Shelby! In this episode, we’re joined by Drake Johnson, a former Marine recon sniper with construction and tech/data experience and also husband to the one and only Shelby, to break down how real estate agents should actually be using Google Business Profiles in today’s market. Here’s what you need to know:service-area vs physical-location Google profileswhy most agents won’t rank for “agent near me” searchesusing Google reviews as social proof to win clientswhat makes a strong, high-impact reviewhow to adjust and optimize your service areasthe impact of ads on Google search visibilitywhere agents should actually focus their reviewsrisks of fake review swaps and getting reviews removedcommon reasons profiles get suspended and how to fix themwhy Google is more about validation than lead generationListen now to learn how to properly use your Google Business Profile as a powerful tool for winning more clients! Snag the Golden Nuggets from this episode!https://www.theagentgoldmine.com/🧠 Superhuman helps us TREMENDOUSLY with email. You'll save HOURS every day. Try it here, we promise you won't regret it: 🧠 http://try.sprh.mn/aligarced🧠http://try.sprh.mn/shelbyjohnsonThe Agent Goldmine Merch! Go here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/apparel-for-agents/crewneck-sweatshirtBe a bro, share the show + hit us with a 5-star review!https://open.spotify.com/show/28ACkTsMbVkHxEwD9Z9qUChttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-more-show-for-agents/id1682543343 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYXUbR8lqRia72sE2Abncg?sub_confirmation=1 Hang with Us! Ali’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/Ali_The_Agent/   Shelby’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/TheShelbyShow__/ Connect with Drakehttps://www.instagram.com/drake_johnson_lex/https://www.facebook.com/drakejohnsonrealtor/https://www.linkedin.com/in/drake-johnson-realtor/Resources and LinksICON Program Overview:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CuoM5rtkCO92xU72Xw71r_aPUmW6nKdc/view Team Leader Academy: https://expelevatecoaching.com/exp-team-leader-academy
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45 MIN
Ep. 210 How To Sell A House Fast As A Listing Agent - PART 3
APR 7, 2026
Ep. 210 How To Sell A House Fast As A Listing Agent - PART 3
The only podcast in the world for real estate agents BY active real estate agents, specifically to help REALTORS®️ who are STUCK at 5 transactions a year, get to 20+.Considering switching brokerages to a brokerage that will help you SCALE and run a TRUE business machine? Join us. 🔥🔥Already know you want to join us? Join our community of 180+ agents🔥🔥👉🏽Name Ali as your sponsor: https://alexandragarced.exprealty.careers/👉🏽Name Shelby as your sponsor: https://shelbyjohnson.exprealty.careers/ 🔊(YOU GET ACCESS TO BOTH OF US if you name Ali as your sponsor)🟪Still need some more info on what it looks like to join us at Five Pillars, eXp Realty?👩🏽‍💻Schedule a call with Us! https://bit.ly/PrivateZoomwithAliWelcome to The Agent Goldmine with Ali & Shelby! In this final part of the series on selling listings fast, let’s break down the third and most overlooked lever—marketing. After covering price and condition, let’s dive into how top real estate agents go beyond basic MLS uploads to create massive exposure and demand. Get ready to learn more about these topics:why marketing is the 3rd factor in selling listings fastthe 4-hour “media day” strategyhow to create high-quality listing videosusing paid Meta ads to drive targeted trafficsystematic posting in local and neighborhood Facebook groupsleveraging Every Door Direct Mail with QR code funnelsbuilding hype with “Coming Soon” campaignstapping into your CRM and brokerage network for exposurewhat’s the open house timing strategywhat to fix if your listing isn’t sellingListen now to learn how to market your listings at a higher level!Snag the Golden Nuggets from this episode!https://www.theagentgoldmine.com/🧠 Superhuman helps us TREMENDOUSLY with email. You'll save HOURS every day. Try it here, we promise you won't regret it: 🧠 http://try.sprh.mn/aligarced🧠http://try.sprh.mn/shelbyjohnsonThe Agent Goldmine Merch! Go here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/apparel-for-agents/crewneck-sweatshirt Be a bro, share the show + hit us with a 5-star review!https://open.spotify.com/show/28ACkTsMbVkHxEwD9Z9qUChttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-more-show-for-agents/id1682543343 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYXUbR8lqRia72sE2Abncg?sub_confirmation=1 Hang with Us! Ali’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/Ali_The_Agent/   Shelby’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/TheShelbyShow__/ Resources and LinksICON Program Overview:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CuoM5rtkCO92xU72Xw71r_aPUmW6nKdc/view Team Leader Academy: https://expelevatecoaching.com/exp-team-leader-academyUnited Stated Portal Service https://www.usps.com/Matterport https://matterport.com/
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34 MIN
Ep. 209 How to Vacation as a Realtor®
APR 1, 2026
Ep. 209 How to Vacation as a Realtor®
The only podcast in the world for real estate agents BY active real estate agents, specifically to help REALTORS®️ who are STUCK at 5 transactions a year, get to 20+.Considering switching brokerages to a brokerage that will help you SCALE and run a TRUE business machine? Join us. 🔥🔥Already know you want to join us? Join our community of 180+ agents🔥🔥👉🏽Name Ali as your sponsor: https://alexandragarced.exprealty.careers/👉🏽Name Shelby as your sponsor: https://shelbyjohnson.exprealty.careers/ 🔊(YOU GET ACCESS TO BOTH OF US if you name Ali as your sponsor)🟪Still need some more info on what it looks like to join us at Five Pillars, eXp Realty?👩🏽‍💻Schedule a call with Us! https://bit.ly/PrivateZoomwithAliWelcome to The Agent Goldmine with Ali & Shelby! In this solo episode, Ali breaks down exactly how she has kept her Tucson real estate business running while traveling abroad for four months. She’ll show us how to make it work even while she’s in a completely different time zone. Here are the key topics covered:how YouTube generates consistent real estate leadsusing Calendly and Zoom to manage clients remotelyautomating lead intake with Zapier and CRM integrationsmanaging time zones and batching communication while travelinghiring and paying showing agents for buyer tourscovering inspections, walkthroughs, and new-build orientations remotelyusing a transaction coordinator for paperwork and contractsco-listing with local partners to manage listings while abroadreal cost of running a remote agent support systemlessons and destinations while running a real estate businessListen to this episode to learn how to build systems that allow you to serve clients, close deals, and create freedom in your real estate business, no matter where you are in the world. 🎧Snag the Golden Nuggets from this episode!https://www.theagentgoldmine.com/🧠 Superhuman helps us TREMENDOUSLY with email. You'll save HOURS every day. Try it here, we promise you won't regret it: 🧠 http://try.sprh.mn/aligarced🧠http://try.sprh.mn/shelbyjohnsonThe Agent Goldmine Merch! Go here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/apparel-for-agents/crewneck-sweatshirt Be a bro, share the show + hit us with a 5-star review!https://open.spotify.com/show/28ACkTsMbVkHxEwD9Z9qUChttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-more-show-for-agents/id1682543343 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYXUbR8lqRia72sE2Abncg?sub_confirmation=1  Hang with Us! Ali’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/Ali_The_Agent/   Shelby’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/TheShelbyShow__/ Resources and LinksICON Program Overview:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CuoM5rtkCO92xU72Xw71r_aPUmW6nKdc/view Team Leader Academy: https://expelevatecoaching.com/exp-team-leader-academyZapier https://zapier.comCalendly https://calendly.comShowami https://www.showami.com/
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41 MIN