in the year. I worked an average of 10.5 hours each day. To say I burned the candle at both ends would be an understatement. You can only live this way for so long before problems show up. Back to my driveway. I came home from the office, and my wife had our three little kids packed up in the minivan. She said she was leaving. She didn’t mean leaving for baseball or swimming practice; she meant for good. This was my tipping point. My success as an agent Today, I live an entirely different life. Last summer, my wife and I celebrated our 20th anniversary with a two-week vacation to Greece and Italy. How? I found a tool to break free from the commission handcuffs. almost cost me everything. Something had to change. I had to change.
I understand the highs and lows of the residential industry. Like you, I thought being a real estate agent was my ticket to uncapped income, time freedom, and control. A number of those things are true. As an agent, you do choose when to work; however, the answer is often “all the time.” YOU’RE BUILT DIFFERENTLY, SO PLAN DIFFERENTLY As a high earner, you are driven to succeed. The pressure to constantly outperform, find new leads, earn commission, and deliver exceptional results can lead to high stress levels and burnout. The boundaries between your work life and leisure blur. You are always on call: Is this friend a potential client? How do I get more leads? Why are listings way down from last year? The thoughts and worries swirl.
Despite your substantial earnings, high taxes take a significant chunk out of your hard-earned income, making it difficult to plan for your financial future. You are so busy you barely have time to think about a wealth-building strategy. You are focused on making this year work. Ten, 20 years down the road will fig - ure itself out. Maybe in “retirement” you can just keep selling houses? SYNDICATIONS FOR AGENTS You probably became a real estate agent for the control—of your time and your schedule—and for the uncapped earning potential. Being a real estate agent has its perks. But most people don’t talk about the stress, uncertainty, and the need to be on call 24/7. Fortunately, there is a way to enjoy the benefits of being an agent and still have stability.
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