by Justin Konikow | Apr 2, 2026 | Guest Columns
Real estate agents treat burnout like a badge of honour. It’s time to flip that narrative. Energy, fitness and clarity are competitive advantages. A sharp mind and healthy body sell more real estate than any CRM ever will. I made the mistake early in my career...
by Justin Konikow | Jan 14, 2026 | Sales & Marketing
Quick wins and hacks are everywhere, but the agents who tend to perform best over time win through consistency and systems. Teach them to trade short-term dopamine hits for disciplined habits like database calls, content calendars and follow-up structures that...
by Justin Konikow | Nov 15, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
I used to think I needed to be perfect for people to want to work with me. But now, I realize that the most successful people I admire—and the clients I love working with—feel quite the opposite. There’s no need to get impostor syndrome if you don’t have all the...
by Justin Konikow | Oct 2, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Struggling to close deals in today’s market? Let’s get practical and tactical and look at three simple goal-setting techniques that will help you increase your closing ratios. Early on in my career, I woke up without a plan. I would log into MLS, get distracted...
by Justin Konikow | May 23, 2024 | Guest Columns, Sales & Marketing
Social media is what we make of it — for better or worse. I recently shared how competition drives innovation at the best of times, but when things are tough, comparison leaves us miserable. Expanding on what’s helped me achieve authenticity with integrity, here’s...
