Surviving the Messy Middle Secrets to Team Longevity in Real Estate with Ethan Beute

Ethan Beute, Chief Evangelist at Follow Up Boss, talks about how he went from leading marketing at BombBomb to joining the Zillow ecosystem. Ethan explains the evolution of real estate teams, the challenges of scaling, and how video messaging reshapes trust-building in client relationships. He also breaks down the strategies behind team success, navigating the "messy middle," and balancing innovation with efficiency. This is a masterclass for anyone looking to level up in real estate or team building.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Surviving the Messy Middle
• 00:00:32 - Welcome to the Podcast That Changes Real Estate
• 00:00:34 - Ethan Beute: The Chief Evangelist’s Playbook
• 00:02:19 - Reinventing Yourself: From TV to Real Estate Powerhouse
• 00:04:06 - The Team Revolution: What’s Really Happening
• 00:06:52 - Video’s Untapped Power in Real Estate
• 00:09:09 - Tough Truths About Team Challenges
• 00:12:45 - The Secrets Behind Lead Conversion Success
• 00:16:30 - Why Some Teams Soar While Others Sink
• 00:20:22 - Scaling Smarter: Secrets to Efficiency
• 00:25:41 - Podcast Gold: Ethan’s Most Eye-Opening Moments
• 00:30:08 - Team Building 2.0: Beyond the Basics
• 00:33:10 - Hiring Mavericks: Why Outsiders Are Game-Changers
• 00:40:25 - Business Acumen: The Hidden Key to Team Growth
• 00:47:04 - Chief Evangelist Chronicles: Why This Role Matters
• 00:50:17 - What’s Next? Staying Ahead in Real Estate

Links and Resources:

• Reside Platform
• Reside Platform Website 
• Ethan on LinkedIn
• Ethan’s LinkTree

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