Roger Gantz, realtor and longtime coaching client, joins Matt and Garrett to share his journey from a thriving real estate business in Portland, Oregon, to starting over in Hamilton, Montana. Roger discusses his decision to leave behind an established career, aiming for a better lifestyle and stronger community for his family. He reveals the steps he took to build connections, engage with locals, and leverage a clear vision to guide his transition.

Throughout the episode, Roger shares how he tapped into professional networks, data-driven insights, and his own competitive edge to establish himself in a new market. He highlights key strategies that helped him adapt and grow his client base, proving that a focus on lifestyle can create both personal and professional success. Roger’s journey offers actionable advice for real estate professionals and shows how a well-planned change can lead to a deeply rewarding career and life.

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 Pursuing Dreams by Creating a List to Identify What You Want

01:05 Deciding to Relocate for Family and Quality of Life

02:29 Moving from a Stable Life in Portland to a New Start in Montana

04:12 Choosing Big Changes Over Comfort

05:10 The Role of Family Support in Making Bold Moves

07:26 Transitioning Careers from Soccer to Real Estate

09:21 Key Challenges When Changing Careers

10:19 Importance of Setting Personal Goals in Business Growth

12:02 Networking and Building Business from Personal Connections

13:17 Hitting Milestones for Career and Life Goals

14:35 Striving for Recognition in a New Field

16:52 Overcoming Doubts and Embracing New Beginnings

19:12 Staying Disciplined in Unfamiliar Environments

21:13 Visualization Techniques for Goal Achievement

23:47 Dealing with Common Fears in Relocation and Career Changes

26:05 Finding Opportunities in New Markets

29:25 Building a Network Through Personal and Professional Contacts

33:37 Leveraging Small Details and Thoughtful Actions for Business Impact

35:52 Using Data to Stand Out in a New Market

39:17 Presenting Market Data as a Competitive Advantage

43:06 Adapting Business Practices to Local Market Needs

46:32 Reaching Long Term Goals in a New Setting

48:12 Prioritizing Lifestyle Goals Over Income Goals

54:31 Encouraging Listeners to Subscribe and Engage for More Insights

56:37 Reinforcing the Importance of Clarity and Purpose in Business

Key Takeaways:

"Make a list of what you want. If the wants outweigh where you are, then go after it. You have the ability to change places."

"If you're going to move, hit the ground running. No excuses. All you have is time."

"The more I talk with Garrett, the more money I make. When I talk with Garrett, I make money."

"If you focus on the life you want, the money will come."

"Months of inventory and data differentiate you. Presenting data shows the other side of real estate."

"You need to see it in your head that it could work. You have to have some sort of vision."

Links:

Life at Ten Tenths Website: lifeattentenths.com

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Roger Gantz: https://rogergantzrealty.com/