The reason most people fail (4/26/25)

Growth is not for the weak. 

It takes courage, confidence, and is crucial to your future.

Every person says they want to grow, yet few have a strategic plan and intention to get there. 

Based on recent trends, 95% of business owners, real estate professionals, and entrepreneurs will end the year where they started. Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and frustrated.

Frustrated by the market. 

Frustrated by the struggles of every day life. 

Frustrated with their results.

But, if you are reading this, it is highly likely that you want to grow. 

You invest in yourself. 

You are strong and resilient. 

You are working towards your goals. 

You want more growth in your life.

Here is one surprising accelerator that can get you there faster.

Other people.

For many years, I was wired to just go it alone.

"I don't need anyone else."

"If I want it done right, I should do it myself."

"I am in charge of my own growth, my own mind, and can just learn everything on my own."

All three of these statements will hold you back from the growth you were built for.

When it comes to other people, here are the type of people every business needs, and strategies to find the right ones.

1. Customers and clients 

2. Team members and partners 

3. Mentors and peers

First, customers and clients. It sounds obvious that each of you are in a relationship based business. Whether you are service based or provide a product, there is a person on the other side.

As you prepare for growth this year, consider the customer journey and your process to get them from the person that is simply browsing, to the person that wants what you offer and is willing to exchange money for it.

Are you refining your marketing strategies on a regular basis to find new customers?

Are you examining each step of your delivery process to ensure it is delivered with excellence and maximum satisfaction? Are you collecting customer reviews, or inviting existing customers to continue to be part of the ecosystem you create?

Are you delivering value and shifting based on feedback?

The process of serving and servicing your private customers and clients can and should become a pillar of your business strategy.

Second, team members and partners.

You may run a team, or be a solopreneur. Or as Dan Koe says, a one person business model. However, even in the case of the solopreneur, it is still critical that you hire others to take responsibilities off your plate so you can build and create.

A basic strategy is to start with the tasks that are keeping you from maximizing your time on the business.

For example, have you hired a housekeeper and are your groceries delivered?

Even if you are married and you or your spouse stays home, consider adding a weekly house cleaning.

From there, you can build out strategies to hire your first assistant, hire your first team member, or simply align with a strategic partner to multiply your growth efforts.

Third, and most important are your relationships with mentors and peers.

Find a network of like minded people who can lift you up when you are down.

This is one avenue to connect with other like minded real estate professionals who are centered on growth, expansion, and creating their best life.

Growth is a journey. It starts with you and expands with others.