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Atlanta Agent Playbook is for driven real estate agents who want to build a real business in Atlanta. Hosted by Benjamin Benomar, investor, managing broker of Motto Realty and co-founder of a $100M+ sales team, this show gives you direct access to the strategies top producing agents are using right now. We break down lead generation, recruiting, branding, wealth building, and the real stories behind agents winning in this market. If you want clarity, systems, and a competitive edge in Atlanta real estate, this is your playbook. Learn more about Motto at https://www.mottorealty.com

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  2. Oct 6

    How This Realtor Built 90% of Her Business Through Referrals | Paula Thomas | #45

    How do you build a real estate business where clients keep coming back — and sending their friends and family? Connect with us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mottorealty/ Connect with this episode's speakers: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminbenomar/ In this episode, Paula breaks down how she built a thriving real estate business with approximately 90% of her business coming through referrals, while combining her background in interior design, sales, client service, and relationship building. After spending years in interior and hospitality design, Paula made the leap into real estate during COVID, betting on herself and starting over in a completely new industry. Since then, she has built a business centered around what she calls a concierge level of service — taking the time to educate buyers, guide sellers, coordinate vendors, improve listings, and make clients feel genuinely taken care of. In this conversation, we cover: -How Paula built a referral-driven real estate business -Why paid leads weren't the right strategy for her -How to create repeat and referral clients -Why client experience matters more than the transaction -How her interior design background helps buyers and sellers -Staging, paint colors, renovations, and preparing homes for market -Why open houses still work -How social media helped Paula land her first clients -Why new agents need training, mentorship, and consistency -How to stand out as a new real estate agent -Building a business without sacrificing family and personal priorities -When it's time to hire help and stop doing everything yourself Paula also explains why one simple philosophy has become central to her business: “Love your clients and they’ll love you back.” CHAPTERS: 01:49 Building a Business Through Repeat Clients & Referrals 02:53 Why Paid Real Estate Leads Didn't Work 04:08 How to Build a Referral Business 05:30 Creating a Client Experience People Remember 19:36 Why Open Houses Still Work 20:25 Social Media Helped Her Get Her First Clients 25:37 How Her Past Created Her Competitive Advantage 26:11 “Love Your Clients and They'll Love You Back” 28:55 Balancing Real Estate, Business & Family 31:13 Building a Business That Doesn't Depend Entirely on You

  3. Sep 29

    How This Realtor Built a Business Around Real Estate Investors & Rentals | Niraj Singala | #44

    Most real estate agents chase buyers and sellers—but what happens when you build your business around the market everyone else overlooks? Connect with us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mottorealty/ Connect with this episode's speakers: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminbenomar/ In this episode, Benjamin sits down with Niraj, a real estate agent, investor, and implementation engineer who completed 23 rental transactions in 12 months while building a growing business serving landlords, tenants, and real estate investors. Niraj breaks down how he identified rentals as an underserved niche, built systems to pre-qualify tenants, used digital lockboxes to streamline showings, and turned landlord relationships into repeat transactions and referrals. They also discuss the bigger picture of real estate investing—including cash flow, appreciation, equity paydown, house hacking, new construction, builder incentives, and why investors shouldn't evaluate every property based on immediate cash flow alone. Raj also shares how simply answering the phone, following up, helping people without immediately focusing on commission, and creating systems around his business have helped him stand out in a competitive real estate market. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why rental properties are an overlooked opportunity for real estate agents • How Raj completed 23 rental transactions in one year • How to work effectively with landlords and real estate investors • Why tenant placement can lead to future buyer clients • How to pre-qualify rental leads before scheduling showings • Systems that can save agents hours of unnecessary work • How relationships create repeat investor transactions and referrals • Why answering your phone can become a competitive advantage • How investors should think beyond immediate cash flow • New-construction strategies and builder incentives discussed in the episode • Why house hacking can be powerful for younger buyers • How Raj balances a career in engineering with real estate • Why Gainesville and other Georgia markets are on his investment radar • The importance of thinking outside the box and following up CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Raj's Investor & Rental Strategy 01:22 Why Raj Specialized in Rentals 03:00 Finding an Underserved Real Estate Niche 06:17 Helping Landlords Find & Manage Tenants 08:27 Cash Flow Isn't the Only Investment Benefit 13:54 Raj's Rental Lead Qualification System 18:04 Representing Tenants & Building Future Buyers 19:30 Why Relationships Beat Short-Term Commissions 23:00 Raj's Journey Into Real Estate Investing 34:44 House Hacking for Young Buyers

  4. Sep 22

    Stop Chasing Leads: How Justine Derby Built a Top Real Estate Business | #43

    What happens when a real estate agent stops trying to fit in and starts showing up as her authentic self? Connect with us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mottorealty/ Connect with this episode's speakers: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminbenomar/ n this episode of the Atlanta Agent Playbook, Justine Derby shares the journey behind her explosive growth in real estate—from growing up around a RE/MAX franchise, entering the industry through foreclosure and REO properties, to building a powerful personal brand that helped her triple her business. Justine opens up about the lessons she learned from difficult seasons, why personal branding and consistency matter, how organic social media can create real business opportunities, and why real estate agents need to stop comparing themselves to everyone else. She also shares how she is approaching the challenge of scaling while protecting the client experience, building leverage through her team, and using AI to improve efficiency without losing the human connection that makes real estate personal. In this episode, we discuss: • How Justine built her real estate career • Growing up in a real estate family • Lessons from working with foreclosure and REO properties • Why authenticity is powerful in real estate marketing • How personal branding helped transform her business • Building an audience through consistent social media • Why agents shouldn't chase likes and engagement • How to stand out in an increasingly saturated real estate market • Scaling a real estate business without sacrificing client experience • Hiring support and creating leverage • Using AI for real estate prospecting and client service • The future of technology in real estate • Why human connection still matters more than any tool or lead source • Building trust and long-term relationships with clients • Why real estate agents should stop chasing the money One of Justine's biggest lessons is simple: don't chase the biggest tool or the biggest lead source. Focus on the people. As she puts it, the goal is to make clients feel seen, heard, and valued. CHAPTERS: 07:44 – The Personal Branding Transformation 10:56 – How She Tripled Her Business 11:47 – Where Real Estate Agents Go Wrong on Social Media 12:12 – How to Use Social Media Authentically 15:03 – Building a Personal Brand as a Realtor 15:46 – Why Consistency Beats Engagement 28:02 – Why Client Relationships Matter 30:59 – Using AI for Reverse Prospecting 32:02 – Leo AI and the Future of Client Service 34:00 – Human Connection Is the Real Growth Strategy

  5. Sep 15

    How to Succeed in Real Estate: Find Your Why, Build Your Business & Create Impact | Eric Baker | #42

    What does it really take to succeed as a real estate agent? Connect with us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mottorealty/ Connect with this episode's speakers: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminbenomar/ Whether you're a new real estate agent, an experienced Realtor, entrepreneur, investor, or someone trying to build a business with more meaning, this episode offers practical lessons about persistence, relationships, delegation, purpose, and creating a lasting impact. IN THIS EPISODE: • Eric Baker's journey into real estate • Why he originally wanted to become an architect • How design influenced his real estate career • How he discovered real estate through an unexpected connection • What new real estate agents often get wrong • Why preparation can become procrastination • Why real estate is ultimately a people business • The importance of trust and relationships • "Done is better than perfect" • Learning to delegate and build a team • Creating freedom through systems and boundaries • How to take vacations while running a real estate business • Managing client expectations • Finding your deeper purpose • The Seven Levels of Why exercise • Eric's work with MUST Ministries • Housing insecurity and the importance of permanence • Using real estate to create positive impact • Why there is no ceiling—and no floor—in real estate income • Finding the part of your business that you genuinely love • Eric's vision for the next five years CHAPTERS: 01:14 Eric's Lifelong Obsession With Houses 13:05 From New Agent to Top Producer 17:07 Real Estate Is a People Business 18:30 Done Is Better Than Perfect 20:57 How to Take Time Off as a Real Estate Agent 22:23 Managing Expectations With Clients 32:40 Real Estate as a Tool for Impact 33:45 Why Agents Need to Find Their Why 34:15 The Seven Levels of Why 35:19 Turning Your Story Into Purpose

  6. Sep 8

    How This Real Estate Agent Sold 700+ Homes With Local SEO & Lifestyle Marketing | Lorraine Danielson | #41

    How do you build a real estate business where buyers and sellers find YOU instead of spending all day cold calling? Connect with us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mottorealty/ Connect with this episode's speakers: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminbenomar/ In this episode of The Atlanta Agent Playbook, we sit down with Lorraine Danielson, a real estate professional with a 22-year career and more than 700 homes sold, to break down the strategies behind her success. Lorraine shares how her experience in lending helped her become a more resourceful real estate agent—and how she eventually built a powerful hyperlocal SEO strategy that generates buyer and seller leads organically. From ranking for local real estate searches to creating neighborhood landing pages, blogs, YouTube videos, and lifestyle-driven listing marketing, Lorraine explains how agents can become the local expert people discover when they're researching where to live. We also dive into the reality of today's real estate market, preparing homes for sale, working with buyers, creating memorable listing videos, using AI in real estate marketing, and why genuine client care matters more than slick branding. In this episode, you'll learn: -How Lorraine went from lending to real estate -How she closed 32 deals in her first year and 65 in her second -Why understanding financing can make you a better real estate agent -How to structure creative real estate deals -Why agents should niche down geographically -How to build a hyperlocal real estate SEO strategy -How neighborhood pages and landing pages generate leads -What to blog about as a real estate agent -Why you should “stop thinking like an agent” -How local SEO can generate buyer and seller calls -Why evergreen content continues producing leads -How to attract relocation clients through local content -How YouTube can support local real estate SEO -How to create lifestyle-focused listing videos -Why preparing a home properly can make or break a listing -Lorraine's thoughts on AI-generated staging and listing images -How to deliver a consistent client experience at every price point -Why real estate is ultimately a people business -The importance of caring about your clients beyond the transaction -How successful agents can begin thinking about leverage and retirement CHAPTERS: 01:14 From Lending to Real Estate 02:04 Closing 32 Deals in Her First Year 03:09 Creative Ways to Structure Real Estate Deals 04:08 Understanding Today's Payment-Conscious Buyers 07:27 Staying Connected With Clients After Closing 09:35 How Lorraine Built Her Real Estate SEO Strategy 13:43 How Local SEO Generates Buyer & Seller Calls 19:58 How Lorraine Built Her SEO Strategy 42:35 “You Found Me” — Does SEO Really Work? 46:21 Lorraine's Playbook for Aspiring Agents

  7. Sep 1

    This Teacher Built a $25M Luxury Real Estate Business | Angela Medley | #40

    Angela Medley has quietly built one of Atlanta's most successful luxury real estate businesses, closing nearly $25 million in annual sales while staying intentionally focused on relationships, community, and exceptional client service. Connect with us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mottorealty/ Connect with this episode's speakers: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminbenomar/ In this episode of the Atlanta Agent Playbook, Angela shares how she transitioned from being a Georgia Tech graduate and science teacher into becoming one of Atlanta's top luxury real estate agents. We discuss: • How she built a consistent luxury real estate business • Why specializing beats trying to serve everyone • Luxury home marketing strategies that actually work • Using storytelling to sell million-dollar homes • Growing without building a large real estate team • Hiring assistants and leveraging virtual assistants • AI tools every real estate agent should be using • monday.com systems and business automation • Building long-term client relationships • Community involvement and referral marketing • Time management and work-life balance • Advice for new real estate agents CHAPTERS: 03:02 Why She Chose Real Estate 07:44 Advice for New Realtors 08:11 Becoming the Local Market Expert 10:15 Understanding Buyer Lifestyle 12:24 Reducing Client Stress 13:03 Why Roswell Became Home 14:37 Why Niching Down Matters 15:38 Breaking Into Luxury Real Estate 16:35 Storytelling Luxury Marketing 18:27 AI, Branding & Authentic Marketing

  8. Aug 25

    Why Every Realtor Should Invest in Real Estate | Denny Faircloth | #39

    Most real estate agents spend their careers chasing the next commission check—but what if there was a better way? Connect with us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mottorealty/ Connect with this episode's speakers: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminbenomar/ In this episode of Motto Realty, host Benjamin sits down with Denny Faircloth—real estate investor, entrepreneur, publisher of Real Producers Magazine, and partner behind Atlanta's largest real estate networking community, Real Estate Connections. Denny shares how a personal tragedy sparked his journey into real estate, why networking transformed his career, and how agents can move beyond transactional income to build long-term wealth through investing, passive income, partnerships, and community. The conversation covers house hacking, real estate investing, networking, personal development, affordable housing, PadSplit investing, Real Producers Magazine, and the mindset required to build a business that supports your desired life. Whether you're a new Realtor, seasoned investor, entrepreneur, or anyone interested in creating financial freedom, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring lessons. What You'll Learn -Why every Realtor should own investment property -The power of networking and relationship building -How Real Estate Connections grew into Atlanta's largest networking event -House hacking strategies for new investors -Building passive income beyond commission checks -How PadSplit creates affordable housing opportunities -Why community creates business opportunities -The difference between earning income and building wealth -Why Realtors should think like investors -Building a business that supports your life—not the other way around CHAPTERS: 01:26 How Denny Got Started in Real Estate 03:35 The Story Behind Real Estate Connections 06:02 Why Coaching Investors Didn't Work 11:00 Entrepreneurship & Personal Development 14:14 Building Wealth vs. Chasing Income 17:18 Passive Income for Realtors 19:46 Why Every Realtor Should Buy Their Own Home 22:19 Helping Agents Become Investors 24:10 Affordable Housing Through PadSplit 36:04 Exclusive Networking for Top Agents

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Atlanta Agent Playbook is for driven real estate agents who want to build a real business in Atlanta. Hosted by Benjamin Benomar, investor, managing broker of Motto Realty and co-founder of a $100M+ sales team, this show gives you direct access to the strategies top producing agents are using right now. We break down lead generation, recruiting, branding, wealth building, and the real stories behind agents winning in this market. If you want clarity, systems, and a competitive edge in Atlanta real estate, this is your playbook. Learn more about Motto at https://www.mottorealty.com

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  • Creator
    Motto Realty
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    46
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    © Motto Realty
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    Atlanta Agent Playbook