Million Dollar Agent

John McGrath, Tom Panos & Troy Malcolm

Practical tips and strategies from Australia’s leading real estate minds on how to massively grow your sales business.

  1. 5 de jun.

    How to Thrive in this New Market

    Send us Fan Mail Calling it a “bad market” is the fastest way to talk yourself out of doing great work. We unpack why the current Australian real estate cycle is better understood as a new market, and how that single mindset shift changes your confidence, your conversations, and your ability to win listings and grow market share even when prices have softened. We get practical on what separates thriving agents from everyone else: energetic yet calm presence, leadership with vendors, and the courage to talk price early and clearly. We dig into the 30 day comparables rule, why outdated sales evidence quietly kills campaigns, and how the best operators realign guides fast based on buyer feedback before a property slips into the stale zone. If you’ve got an owner clinging to last year’s expectations, you’ll hear a clean approach to resetting the conversation with facts and context, without drama. We also zoom out to the realities driving buyer behaviour, from interest rates and cost of living pressure to seasonal shifts like spring stock. The through-line is simple: deals still happen when you do the job properly, tighten the gap between buyer and seller, and communicate like a pro.

    17 min

  2. 4 de mai.

    How Top Agents Win When Buyers Pull Back

    Send us Fan Mail The market hasn’t “stopped” it’s just stopped carrying lazy habits. We’re three weeks out from AREC, and the timing couldn’t be better because this is exactly when real estate agents find out whether they’re doing the work or just taking orders. We unpack the practical fundamentals that still sell property in a softer Australian real estate market: doing serious buyer work (more depth, more follow-up, better dialogue), tightening your vendor communication around price, and using real buyer feedback to keep expectations aligned with today’s market value. We also talk about set-to-sell meetings, why hyper-product knowledge matters more than ever, and how to speak with calm confidence when interest rates rise and the buyer-seller gap widens. Along the way, we share stories about standout performers and what great agents do differently, including generosity, humility, and discipline. The big takeaway is simple: you can’t control the Reserve Bank or the headlines, but you can control your process, your conversations, and the energy you bring to every campaign. What’s the one skill you’re doubling down on before the year ends?

    22 min

  3. 14 de abr.

    Your 10-Point Plan in a Transition Market

    Send us Fan Mail A single headline can freeze a buyer, spook an agent, and quietly sabotage a sale. So we strip the noise away and get practical about what actually works when the market shifts from easy momentum to cautious decision-making across East Coast Australia and beyond. We unpack what a transition market demands from a real estate agent: resetting vendor expectations early, giving direct feedback after every inspection, and pricing based on what has sold in the last 60 days not what sold six months ago. We also dig into the skill gap that shows up fast when enquiry levels drop: buyer management. If your buyer plan starts and ends with calling people after Saturday opens, you’re leaving deals on the table. Strong agents build a database, stay in touch, learn buyer motivation, and create private appointment urgency without relying on the portals to do the heavy lifting. Then we get into deal-making: when to take a clean pre-auction offer, why “being a hero” can backfire, and how to negotiate with calm certainty instead of nervous pressure. We finish with one of the most useful owner-occupier frames in a changing property market: the changeover gap. If you’re buying and selling in the same market, the gap often matters more than the headline price, especially for upgraders chasing long-term value. If this helped you think clearer about selling, buying, or leading clients through uncertainty, subscribe, share it with a mate in real estate, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

    19 min

  4. 10 de abr.

    No Rolex Needed

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    34 min

  5. 30 de mar.

    This Hurts Trust & Damages Relationships

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    37 min

  6. 12 de mar.

    The Order Takers Are Disappearing

    Send us Fan Mail The world is in chaos. You don't have to be. Focusing on the controllables. And let him go of what you can't control. How top performers choose to block the noise.  Also touch on that there's a little bit of negativity but good real estate agents are winning in all markets whether it's facing headwinds or having winds behind you good Real Estate agents adjust.  And many grow their business businesses and times of chaos

    24 min

  7. 23 de fev.

    Truth Sells! Compliance, AML & How to List & Sell Before Easter

    Send us Fan Mail “Tell the truth and make everyone feel important” isn’t soft. It’s a system. It wins listings, steadies campaigns and future-proofs your brand as regulators tighten the screws. Quote with evidence. Show comparables at opens. Keep clean CRM notes so your agency agreement, online range and buyer chats all line up. No grey areas. Just data you can defend. AML is landing mid-year. Simple ID checks, tight processes and clear checklists are essential.  And with 6 weeks to Easter and a patchy April, here is your strategy to make more sales and get more listings.

    24 min

  8. 12 de jan.

    New Year. New Standards in 2026

    Send us Fan Mail Want to grow without grinding yourself into dust? We’re kicking off 2026 by focusing on the few standards that compound results: ambition that stretches you, a pit-crew-level team, real integrity, and the speed that wins listings before the weekend. The market is already humming. Opens across Manly, Forestville and St Ives are pulling 30–40 groups. High demand rewards agents who move fast and think clearly: same-day proposals, immediate contracts, and buyers called back before they hit the car. We unpack the multipliers: double your goals to shift behaviour, build black-belt support with clear roles, price with radical honesty backed by comps, and master product knowledge so buyers trust you instantly. We finish with practical levers: lift average sale price, protect your fee, convert more appraisals, tighten campaigns, and run your EBU like a real team. Performance is human too. Health and hydration keep judgement sharp. AREC 2026 is locked for 24–25 May. Block the dates. Raise one standard this year. That’s how your next best year starts.

    23 min
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Sobre

Practical tips and strategies from Australia’s leading real estate minds on how to massively grow your sales business.

Informações

  • Criado por
    John McGrath, Tom Panos & Troy Malcolm
  • Anos de atividade
    2013 - 2026
  • Episódios
    379
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Million Dollar Agent
  • Site do podcast
    Million Dollar Agent

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