Imagine building a company from scratch, scaling it nationwide, and selling it for millions—all while harnessing the power of AI. Marc Lafleur did just that, and in this episode, he shares how founders can leverage AI to create the future of business.

In this episode, hosts Sharran and Pritesh sit down with Marc Lafleur, the visionary behind truLOCAL. Marc co-founded truLOCAL, scaled it into a nationwide success, and ultimately sold it for $16.8 million. He detailed everything in his book True Founder: What No One Else Has the Guts to Teach You About Starting Your First Business.

The discussion delves into how founders can navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Marc offers actionable insights on leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to supercharge marketing and distribution efforts. As someone who successfully scaled his company and authored a book about the experience, Marc provides a unique perspective on building a business in the AI era.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, this conversation offers valuable advice on how to think about product development in a world driven by AI innovation.

“If someone came into business today without having to come up with AI and just saw, “Hey, this exists,” I think they would have such a significant advantage over any of us who have our preconceived notions about how products work, how to use products for business–any of that. Because what AI is doing is fundamentally forcing us to start from scratch.”

~ Marc Lafleur

In This Episode:

-Why Marc wrote his book

-The mindset of a first-time founder

-Product vs. distribution: what comes first?

-How AI changes product-building for entrepreneurs

-The power of learning to leverage AI

-Marc’s bold take on a real estate super app

Resources:

-True Founder: What No One Else Has the Guts to Teach You About Starting Your First Business by Marc Lafleur - https://www.marclafleur.com/store/p/true-founder

-Top Agent Power Pack - http://topagentpowerpack.com

Connect with Marc Lafleur:

-Website - https://www.realestatecontent.ai/

-Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/darkmarc_/

Connect with Pritesh Damani:

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgetpritesh/

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priteshdamani/

Connect with Sharran Srivatsaa:

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran/

Connect with Real Brokerage:

-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealBrokerage

-Website:

Can AI ever truly replace humans? In this thought-provoking episode, Pritesh Damani and Andrei Vazhnov from Real Brokerage dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and its potential to revolutionize the real estate industry.

Starting with the basics, they explain an AI model and the substantial costs of training these advanced systems. Will AI soon play a significant role in real estate and related industries? What operations stand to benefit the most? As Pritesh and Andrei dive into the discussion, they ponder the critical question: Will AI eventually take over human roles?

Tune in to uncover why the unpredictable nature of human exceptions makes us irreplaceable and why AI's role will always have its limits. Listen now to gain cutting-edge insights into the future of real estate with AI!

“Anything that requires true novelty (which is what human beings are very good at), there is no plausible technology to be able to do that. So all the AI is for task-specific things where the performance could be adjudicated ahead of time.”

- Andrei Vazhnov

In This Episode:

-What is an AI model?

-Cost of training a model

-Five standout features of ChatGPT

-Conversing with AI like a human

-AI's role in real estate: immediate benefits

-Can AI replace humans?

Resources:

-Top Agent Power Pack - http://topagentpowerpack.com

Connect with Andrei Vazhnov:

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreivazhnov/

Connect with Pritesh Damani:

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgetpritesh/

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priteshdamani/

Connect with Sharran Srivatsaa:

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran/

Connect with Real Brokerage:

-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealBrokerage

-Website: https://www.onereal.com/pages/join-real

Are you a brand new agent trying to break into the world of real estate or a veteran agent who has hit a rough patch? This episode is your game-changer!

Join Sharran Srivatsaa as he reveals four key strategies to supercharge your career and business within 60 to 90 days. Sharran's practical approach will guide you step-by-step to achieve remarkable results quickly.

If you're ready to transform your real estate career and secure three deals in just 59 days, this episode is a must-listen. Sharran’s insights are perfect for real estate agents, service professionals, and business owners seeking practical advice.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your business! Listen now, take notes, and get ready to accelerate your success.

“For full sustainability in the future, you want your own brand, database, and way of generating leads and keeping in touch with your clients. For that, I recommend you build an email list. No matter who you are, you should start with an email list today.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

In This Episode:

-3 key elements for a thriving business

-The crucial benefits of joining a team

-Top 2 reasons people become real estate agents

-The importance of a coach and how to choose one

-The role of a mentor in your success

-Are you a specialist or a generalist?

-Recap: Four ways to accelerate your success

-An essential step to sustain your success

Resources:

-Renovations to Maximize Home Value - https://www.revive.realestate/

-Deal of the Week System - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU3-IUMyoCc

-Top Agent Power Pack - http://topagentpowerpack.com

Connect with Pritesh Damani:

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgetpritesh/

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priteshdamani/

Connect with Sharran Srivatsaa:

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran/

Connect with Real Brokerage:

-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealBrokerage

-Website: https://www.onereal.com/pages/join-real