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Success Story: A School Teacher Turns to Real Estate
by Brian Snider
any teachers could make a list of methods and approaches that they feel make them a stronger teacher in the classroom. I have narrowed my list down to four, and I have found that these things have also translated into helping me be a better business leader for my team. Here’s how years of teaching techniques have translated from instructor to CEO: M
Brian Snider SIMPLE WHOLESALING
#1: The Power ofWhy As a teacher:
#2: AllowOthers to Do the Teaching As a teacher:
My philosophy of teaching math revolved around not how to do things but why we do things. When my students understood why they were doing something it stuck with them more than the steps to a process. When they were able to figure out the why on their own, it resonated with them even more. I made sure to put my students in situations and ask the right questions to allow them to understand why they were solving problems a certain way. As a CEO: When decisions are made, processes change, or new systems are implemented, I think that the most important thing is for the team members to understand why. If they understand the why behind everything, they understand its importance and its effect on the team. When team members are a part of the decision-making process, the why is understood even more and promotes owner - ship by the team members as well.
Some of my most impactful days as a teacher were the days that I said the least. Most perceive that a teacher judges how well a student knows a concept by the score received on a test. But I believe that the highest form of comprehen - sion of a concept is shown when someone can demonstrate they can teach that concept to others. Students teach - ing was a regular occurrence in my classroom, not just because I think students can learn through their peers, but because teaching and explanation leads to understanding and comprehension. As a CEO: I am often asked to speak at events or be on a podcast and am expected to lead our team meetings. While those things are important, it is also important to allow my team mem- bers and leaders to have those opportunities as well. What better way to dig into a process than to have one of the team members explain it to others? If I am asked to speak at a meetup on a topic like “how to follow-up with motivated sellers,” one of my acquisition guys will speak with me so they can explain how we do it. The team member will have to think, reflect, and teach through our process, and I will be able to evaluate how things are truly being done.
12 | think realty magazine :: april 2021
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