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Justin Ryder, Sean Ward
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Justin Ryder and Sean Ward are intent on improving the sales life through friendship. Topics include sales tactics, mental barriers, balancing clients, teammates, and families, and how to be successful without losing your soul.

  1. 20 FEB

    Friendship, AI, and the Future of the Modern CRE Salesperson

    After a year or so of virtual conversations, it's nice to meet IRL. In this episode, we talk about personal growth, the importance of human connection, and how technology, especially AI, is changing our industry. Follow  @thejustinryder  and  @socalindustrial  Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Meeting in Person 00:00:15 - Discussing the Benefits of Dry January 00:00:15 - The Irony of Salespeople Avoiding Social Media 00:01:15 - California Vibes and Environment 00:01:57 - Meeting for the First Time 00:02:43 - First Impressions and Building a Media Empire 00:03:48 - The Journey of Starting a Podcast 00:04:52 - Personal Growth and Friendship 00:09:17 - The Importance of Human Connection 00:09:31 - The Modern Commercial Real Estate Executive 00:11:36 - The Creator Identity 00:13:30 - The Importance of High EQ in Connection 00:14:32 - Discovering AI Tools 00:15:13 - Discussing the Role of AI in Business 00:16:35 - The Premium Skill of Judgment 00:18:47 - The Modern Commercial Real Estate Executive: A Keynote Discussion 00:19:40 - The Value of Effective Communication 00:20:00 - Wrapping Up and Future Plans 00:21:31 - The Importance of Learning and Adding Value 00:21:50 - Looking Forward to the Future of Sales Life 00:22:37 - Embracing AI and Future Innovations Justin's social: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Sean's social: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube   SUBSCRIBE to the Sales Life Letter of Intent (our somewhat weekly newsletter on intentional sales life:

    24 min

  2. 19 FEB · BONUS

    Why deals fall apart, income-producing skills, and faking it for 7 years 😳

    Speed round #3 with the hosts of  ⁨@SalesLifePodcast⁩ , Sean Ward ( ⁨@socalindustrial⁩ ) and  ⁨@thejustinryder⁩ . What happens when a proven industrial broker is asked the tough questions about the CRE business? Income-producing skills? How to gain trust? Why do deals fall apart? Even a question that Sean CAN'T ANSWER. Justin's social: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Sean's social: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube   SUBSCRIBE to the Sales Life Letter of Intent (our somewhat weekly newsletter on intentional sales life:

    1 min

  3. 14 FEB · BONUS

    Younger CRE brokers almost ALWAYS miss this [Speed Round #2]

    Season 2 of 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 is back (in comments) — and 🐐 Ward is already saying the quiet parts out loud. Hope you will dive in with us this season! Aiming for some shorter content this year. Let me know what you think! 😚 SUBSCRIBE to the Sales Life Letter of Intent (our somewhat weekly newsletter on intentional sales life:

    1 min

  4. 13 FEB

    I tried Hustle. I tried Gratitude. Only One worked.

    In this episode of Sales Life, Justin Ryder and Sean Ward talk about the tension every driven person feels but rarely admits — the battle between ambition and peace. After a difficult 2025, Sean shares why he's shifting his focus from fixing the few things going wrong to appreciating the many things already going right. Justin pushes the other direction — discipline, goals, action, and building momentum in 2026. The result is an honest conversation about anxiety, gratitude, faith, visualization, work ethic, and what actually leads to a fulfilling life.   If you've ever chased success but still felt uneasy… this one will hit home.   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Philosophical Musings 01:00 Reflecting on 2025 and Setting Goals for 2026 02:52 The Power of Gratitude 07:12 Visualizing Success and Overcoming Negativity 10:36 Focus and Discipline in Achieving Goals 17:34 Practical Applications of Gratitude 23:40 Letting Go of Anxiety and Embracing Faith   Justin's social: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Sean's social: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube   SUBSCRIBE to the Sales Life Letter of Intent (our somewhat weekly newsletter on intentional sales life:

    29 min

  5. 7 FEB · BONUS

    Sales Life SPEED ROUND w/ Sean Ward [#1]

    Get to know ‪@socalindustrial‬ in a rapid-fire Q&A session to launch season 2! Sean is an accomplished CRE broker and deep thinker. Our hope this year is to do more short content on the podcast, provide BONUS episodes, and give our audience a chance to interact. It's going to be a fun Season 2 of ‪@SalesLifePodcast‬ ;) Thanks, ‪@thejustinryder‬

    2 min

  6. 6 FEB

    No Permission. Just Create. [Launching Season 2]

    It's a conversation worth having... THE SALES LIFE Justin Ryder and Sean Ward discuss the importance of perspective in sales, the value of authenticity in conversations, and the role of giving in achieving personal freedom. They also explore the impact of AI on the industry, the necessity of embracing video marketing, and the creative process of podcasting while overcoming resistance.  Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back to Sales Life 02:56 The Importance of Perspective in Sales 06:11 Authenticity and Real Conversations 09:04 The Role of Giving in Personal Freedom 12:04 Navigating the AI Landscape 15:10 Embracing Video and Creative Marketing 18:00 The Art of Podcasting and Resistance Sign up here for more details.  Justin's social: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Sean's social: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

    22 min
  7. Cheers to Season 1 of Sales Life!

    12/07/2025

    Cheers to Season 1 of Sales Life!

    Season 1 of this podcast was a blast -- thanks to you! We appreciate everyone who contributed to turning this show into something bigger than we expected, listening from around the world! Crazy... Also, apologies for the finale banter... we never made it past the intro (haha) What's next?  In the coming weeks, you'll hear previews and excerpts from our new course called Mastering LinkedIn. This is a project we're super excited about!  Sign up here for more details.  Justin's social: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Sean's social: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

    20 min
  8. Don't Overbroker It: The Soft Skills That Actually Close Deals

    27/06/2025

    Don't Overbroker It: The Soft Skills That Actually Close Deals

    SUBSCRIBE to the Sales Life Letter of Intent (our somewhat weekly newsletter on intentional sales life: Commercial real estate slows down in the summer — but the best brokers don't. In this episode, Justin and Sean drop part two of the intangibles series: the soft skills and subtle plays that separate top performers from deal-killers. From ego control to overbrokering to gift cards... and more... check it out!  Timestamps: (00:00) Summer Sales Strategies (06:56) Intangible Skills in Sales (13:59) Self-Awareness and Ego Management (20:04) Building Relationships in Real Estate (26:12) Long-Term Mindset in Sales Justin's social: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Sean's social: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

    30 min
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Justin Ryder and Sean Ward are intent on improving the sales life through friendship. Topics include sales tactics, mental barriers, balancing clients, teammates, and families, and how to be successful without losing your soul.

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  • Creator
    Justin Ryder, Sean Ward
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Sales Life

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