Action Solves Everything

Alex Montagano

This is Action Solves Everything — the podcast for real estate professionals who are done with fluff, tired of hype, and over motivation that fades in 24 hours. Hosted by Alex Montagano, broker and founder of Lockstep Realty.And I built this show for one reason: to help you win through action. Because let’s keep it real for a minute… The market doesn’t care about your feelings. Your pipeline doesn’t care about your intentions.Your goals don’t care how “busy” you are.And success? It doesn’t show up because you talk about it.It shows up when you act.Every week, we’re breaking down the mindset shifts, the strategies, and the real-world activities that actually work in today’s market. Not theory.  Not wishful thinking.  Actual execution. Whether you’re building your business, leveling up your leadership, scaling a team, or trying to get out of your own way, this show is designed to help you take the next step toward the best version of yourself. You’ll hear: Stories from the field.-Conversations with top performers.-Behind-the-scenes lessons from the wins, the losses, and everything in between.If you’re tired of hesitating… Tired of playing small… Tired of that guilt in your gut that you’re not doing your best… Then you’re in the right place. Because around here, we don’t wait for perfect. We don’t pause for permission. We don’t let fear run the show. We take action — and let the results follow. Subscribe to Action Solves Everything, and let’s start building a career and a life you’re proud of… one intentional step at a time.

  1. 1天前

    The Power of Action: Insights from Jim Wilson on Building a Successful Real Estate Career

    In episode 17 of Action Solves EVERYTHING, Alex Montagano interviews Jim Wilson from Real Broker, as he shares his insights on the importance of taking action, building relationships, and the value of small businesses in real estate. Tune in for insights on growth, confidence, and the power of community in achieving your goals. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:34-00:04:08] Starting a real estate career. [00:06:06] Career transitions and challenges. [00:10:03] Calculated risk-taking in business. [00:12:10] Value of small business culture. [00:16:29] Consistency in real estate success. [00:20:06] Work-life balance strategies. [00:25:07] Hard conversations and early actions. [00:27:16] Managing a small team. [00:32:12] Doubling net profit strategy. [00:34:27] Brokerage model evolution. [00:40:49] Finding joy in sales. [00:44:18] Career challenges and growth. [00:46:28] The importance of surrounding yourself. [00:49:44] Mentorship and team success. [00:54:19] Taking action in daily life. [00:56:01] Video communication in real estate. [00:59:20] The importance of hard work. QUOTES "I want to be around people that are successful, and I can learn from them, or they push me to do more." -Jim Wilson"Just be their driver with no pay. And you would learn so much." -Jim Wilson"We suffer more imagination than reality." -Alex Montagano SOCIAL MEDIA Alex Montagano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmontagano/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-montagano-b6168922/  Jim Wilson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimwilsonjimshomes/  WEBSITE Lockstep Realty: https://locksteprealty.com/  Jims Homes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimwilsonjimshomes/

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  2. 4月21日

    The Power of Consistent Action: Insights from Top Producer Dan Hubbard

    In episode 16 of Action Solves EVERYTHING, Alex Montagano interviews Dan Hubbard from Lockstep Realty, as he shares the realities of starting over in a competitive industry, the systems and habits that helped him gain traction quickly, and why discipline was the key to replacing uncertainty with opportunity.  Tune in to hear how Dan Hubbard turned a bold career change into a fast-moving real estate success story—and what you can learn from his journey. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:30] Early success in real estate. [00:04:28] Career change to real estate. [00:08:59] Cold calling for real estate success. [00:12:04] Coaching for real estate success. [00:16:25] Contribution as a personal why. [00:19:56] Pursuing the best version of self. [00:22:05] Building business for family freedom. [00:27:11] Abundance mindset in business. [00:29:19] Community service in real estate. [00:34:45] Cash machine for financial stability. [00:39:11] Consistent action solves everything. [00:39:58] Coaching and collaboration for growth. QUOTES "You have to continue to make that money right now. So you're in a position to do these other things." -Alex Montagano"Part of leading folks is like helping people believe that they can do the same type of leadership with their peers around them." -Alex Montagano"I have the grind, the hustle. I have all of that, but I need some skills and systems, and processes that I need to build upon." -Dan Hubbard SOCIAL MEDIA Alex Montagano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmontagano/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-montagano-b6168922/  Dan Hubbard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubbsrealestate/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-hubbard/  WEBSITE Lockstep Realty: https://locksteprealty.com/  https://locksteprealty.com/dan-hubbard-top-indianapolis-realtor-locksteprealty/

    41 分钟
  3. 4月14日

    Creating a Culture of Abundance: Lessons from Mark Nottingham's Journey in Real Estate

    In episode 15 of Action Solves EVERYTHING, Alex Montagano interviews Mark Nottingham, founder of At Properties, as he shares his journey from becoming a realtor during the foreclosure crisis in 2008 to leading a successful brokerage that emphasizes the importance of relationships over transactions. Tune in for valuable strategies to enhance your skills and grow your real estate career. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:54] First-time homebuyer tax credit. [00:04:11] Human connection in real estate. [00:10:11] Business models and client fit. [00:12:31] Identity and value proposition. [00:20:09] Independent brokerage growth journey. [00:22:18] Abundance vs. scarcity in business. [00:27:24] Abundance in real estate teams. [00:30:25] Failure and opportunity perspective. [00:34:35] Tolerance for risk in success. [00:38:50] Different types of risk. [00:45:33] Wins and learning experiences. [00:46:14] The importance of showing up. [00:50:05] Choosing your hard. QUOTES "Helping somebody see that the opportunity of maybe you and them or me and you or me and that agent working together is not the best fit for them as well." -Alex Montagano"All growth is not good. There is a version of growth that isn't healthy, that isn't aligned." -Mark Nottingham"There is a superpower in the ability to take risks, to face challenge, to move off what is considered a loss and turn it into a learning experience, and then just keep going for it." -Alex Montagano SOCIAL MEDIA Alex Montagano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmontagano/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-montagano-b6168922/  Mark Nottingham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marknottingham_atprop/  WEBSITE Lockstep Realty: https://locksteprealty.com/  At Properties: https://www.atproperties.com/agents/11269/mark-nottingham

    52 分钟
  4. 4月7日

    Taking Action: The Key to Motivation and Momentum in Business

    In episode 14 of Action Solves EVERYTHING, Alex Montagano interviews Dr. Greg Pursley, a physician-entrepreneur, as he discusses the critical difference between owning a job and truly owning a business, and how he transformed his chiropractic clinic into a thriving regenerative medicine practice. Tune in to discover how taking action can lead to clarity, momentum, and success in your career! TIMESTAMPS [00:02:05] Fixing belief systems in business. [00:03:39] Transition from job to business. [00:08:47] The five A's framework. [00:12:58] Data-driven decision making. [00:14:51] Decision-making autonomy in management. [00:20:09] The importance of focus. [00:24:07] Controlling your emotions effectively. [00:27:34] Finding joy in experiences. [00:30:14] Proximity is power. [00:34:10] Control your emotions with thoughts. [00:39:54] Taking action creates motivation. [00:41:38] Cold plunging as identity. [00:44:20] Discovering your own routine. QUOTES "Focus is the most limited commodity there is today." -Dr. Greg Pursley"There are only four things you can actually control: your thoughts, your beliefs, your emotions, and your actions." -Dr. Greg Pursley"You can't serve anyone if you're trying to serve everyone. You have to serve yourself first, and that sounds selfish, but it's not." -Dr. Greg Pursley SOCIAL MEDIA Alex Montagano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmontagano/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-montagano-b6168922/  Dr. Greg Pursley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgregpursley/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgregpursley1/  WEBSITE Lockstep Realty: https://locksteprealty.com/

    47 分钟
  5. 3月31日

    Lead Generation Tactics That Fuel Top-Producing Real Estate Teams

    In episode 13 of Action Solves EVERYTHING, Alex Montagano interviews Lindsey Smalling,  founder of the Smalling Group, as she shares how she scaled her diverse, high-performing team and the frameworks that have set them apart in a competitive market. Tune in for leadership lessons, actionable takeaways, and a playbook for turning ideas into impact. TIMESTAMPS [00:00:02] Introduction & Meet Lindsey Smalling: Breaking $119 Million [00:01:31] Building a Diverse, High-Performing Team [00:03:06] Organic Lead Generation & Google Mastery [00:05:29] Leadership, Accountability & Avoiding Costly Mistakes [00:07:05] Game-Changing Advice for New Agents [00:11:19] The Story Behind Lindsey’s Passion & Career Shift [00:14:47] Why Starting on a Team Matters [00:16:52] Office Culture & The Power of Showing Up [00:18:24] Navigating Major Brokerage Transitions [00:25:06] Goal-Setting, Stress, and Sustainable Success [00:27:02] Balancing High Achievement With Family & Values [00:33:24] The Journey from Producer to Leader [00:39:03] Championing Collaboration in the Industry [00:41:53] Taking Action & Building Systems That Last QUOTES "Show up. If my agents show up and they're successful, I'm successful. We're all happy." – Lindsey Smalling"You could have the greatest goals in the world, but without the right systems to support them, they're completely unattainable." – Alex Montagano"My biggest thing is keeping my pipeline full. If I have a slow month, holidays, whatever, just continuing to follow up with those people." – Lindsey Smalling SOCIAL MEDIA Alex Montagano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmontagano/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-montagano-b6168922/  Lindsey Smalling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseyksmalling/  https://www.instagram.com/thesmallinggrouprealestate/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsey.smalling/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-smalling-a725478a/  WEBSITE Lockstep Realty: https://locksteprealty.com/

    44 分钟
  6. 3月24日

    Consistency Over Intensity: Drew Schroeder’s Secret to Real Estate Success

    In episode 12 of Action Solves EVERYTHING, Alex Montagano interviews Drew Schroeder, founder of MatchLink Realty, and discovers how he pivoted from chasing awards and solo success to building a thriving, collaborative team at MatchLink Realty, and redefined what it means to “make an impact” in business, family, and life. Tune in to hear how consistent action, core values, and servant leadership create a business and a life that truly matter. TIMESTAMPS [00:00:02] Welcome and guest introduction [00:02:56] The secret weapon: routine and consistency [00:04:07] Pivot from hobby to career—mentorship and momentum [00:10:42] Why building a team transforms your business and life [00:20:07] Leaping eXp and scalable impact [00:25:54] Industry collaboration and the shift to more meaningful work [00:30:07] A day in the life of a high-performing leader [00:37:01] MatchLink principles, standards, and what’s next [00:48:11] Advice for taking action when you’re stuck QUOTES "Consistency over intensity—it's those daily actions, done again and again, that truly compound into success." – Drew Schroeder"Movement creates momentum, clarity comes from doing, and the agents who take action are the ones who win." – Alex Montagano"It's not about awards or being the best team, but helping every agent become the best version of themselves." – Drew Schroeder SOCIAL MEDIA Alex Montagano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmontagano/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-montagano-b6168922/  Drew Schroeder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drew_matchlinkrealty/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schroederdrew/   WEBSITE Lockstep Realty: https://locksteprealty.com/  MatchLink Realty: https://www.matchlink.homes/

    52 分钟
  7. 3月17日

    Unlocking Growth: The Power of Community and Culture in Real Estate

    In episode 11 of Action Solves EVERYTHING, Alex Montagano interviews Max Moore, co-owner of Roots Realty, as he shares how his team grew rapidly by focusing on authentic culture, strategic hiring, and community engagement.  Tune in for practical insights for real estate professionals on building strong teams, nurturing growth, and taking purposeful action to achieve lasting success. TIMETSAMPS [00:00:02] Welcome, introductions, and background on Max Moore [00:01:20] Team growth, leadership, and protecting company culture [00:05:00] Making strategic changes: Lessons from reinventing the team [00:11:22] Team structure, finding the right people for the right seats [00:14:20] Servant leadership and team-first mentality [00:21:18] Events, community impact, and building relationships [00:24:10] Why giving back matters and the roots of genuine leadership [00:40:05] The action mindset, accountability, and habits for daily wins QUOTES "Culture is not something you just throw out some brand promises and good branding and say, 'Okay, we're all going to be best friends.” -Max Moore"You have to be able to break down that door to get into the room, because if a young person has that effect in their life journey and they're an agent, they're probably going to do pretty well." -Max Moore"It's all about action. You don't get a point if you don't do something. Sitting idle is the epitome of not going after your goals, which doesn't belong in our room." -Max Moore SOCIAL MEDIA Alex Montagano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmontagano/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-montagano-b6168922/  Max Moore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maxmoore78   WEBSITE Lockstep Realty: https://locksteprealty.com/  Roots Realty: https://rootsrealty.co/about

    43 分钟
  8. 3月10日

    Building Momentum: How Jaben Makings Transformed His Real Estate Business

    In episode 10 of Action Solves EVERYTHING, Alex Montagano interviews Jaben Makings, founder of Onnix Investments, as he shares his unique approach to wholesaling, focusing on building relationships with real estate agents rather than chasing homeowners directly. Tune in to discover how this innovative strategy is helping them thrive in the competitive real estate market! TIMESTAMPS [00:01:33] Marketing strategy for wholesalers. [00:05:18] Focusing on one business strategy. [00:09:07] Discipline in business focus. [00:10:29] Cold plunge and mental toughness. [00:14:51] Morning routine and discipline. [00:18:29] Importance of calendar breaks. [00:20:15] Importance of creative thinking time. [00:26:09] Growth opportunities in sales. [00:27:46] Vision Traction Optimizer (VTO). [00:32:06] Management and accountability standards. [00:34:38] Collaboration and accountability. QUOTES "In my opinion, you can become anything you want to become if you constantly think about that." -Jaben Makings"Most people are tired from not doing enough and not having enough to do, rather than being tired from having too much to do." -Jaben Makings"If you're starting a business, make sure you have standards, and you hold those standards, because if you're just letting that slide, then everybody's going to see that and that'll become the new standard." -Jaben Makings SOCIAL MEDIA Alex Montagano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmontagano/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-montagano-b6168922/  Jaben Makings LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaben-makings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaben_makings/ WEBSITE Lockstep Realty: https://locksteprealty.com/  Onnix Investments: https://onnixinvestments.com/

    35 分钟

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This is Action Solves Everything — the podcast for real estate professionals who are done with fluff, tired of hype, and over motivation that fades in 24 hours. Hosted by Alex Montagano, broker and founder of Lockstep Realty.And I built this show for one reason: to help you win through action. Because let’s keep it real for a minute… The market doesn’t care about your feelings. Your pipeline doesn’t care about your intentions.Your goals don’t care how “busy” you are.And success? It doesn’t show up because you talk about it.It shows up when you act.Every week, we’re breaking down the mindset shifts, the strategies, and the real-world activities that actually work in today’s market. Not theory.  Not wishful thinking.  Actual execution. Whether you’re building your business, leveling up your leadership, scaling a team, or trying to get out of your own way, this show is designed to help you take the next step toward the best version of yourself. You’ll hear: Stories from the field.-Conversations with top performers.-Behind-the-scenes lessons from the wins, the losses, and everything in between.If you’re tired of hesitating… Tired of playing small… Tired of that guilt in your gut that you’re not doing your best… Then you’re in the right place. Because around here, we don’t wait for perfect. We don’t pause for permission. We don’t let fear run the show. We take action — and let the results follow. Subscribe to Action Solves Everything, and let’s start building a career and a life you’re proud of… one intentional step at a time.