Heather Listar returns to the podcast with Sam to share a bizarre true-story about a recent real estate transaction she had that you will have to hear to believe! Heather is a Real Estate Agent in Greenville, SC and a fellow BNI member with 16 years experience in both areas. Over the course of her career in real estate, Heather has encountered many unusual and unique situations, but this one definitely takes the cake, or rather takes the cow. Listen as Heather shares her unbelievable story of receiving a real estate referral that involved a dead cow in the house on an abandoned property, what steps she took to turn the situation around to make it a huge win for her sellers, and how she came up with a creative and memorable way to present the story to her BNI chapter that has kept her top-of-mind for referrals.

Connect with Heather Listar:
Email: SkateThroughRealEstate@gmail.com
Website: https://listarproperties.com
Facebook: Heather Listar - Greenville Area Realtor
Instagram: @heatherlistarrealtor

Connect with Sam Eckerson:
Book Your Complimentary 15 Minute Discovery Call With Sam: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com/call

Sam's Networking Coaching & Consultation Business Website: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com

Sam's Real Estate Business Website:
https://theeckersonteam.com

On Instagram: @sameckerson
On Facebook: Sam Eckerson - The Eckerson Team

Thank you for listening & happy networking!

Sam has a conversation with Scott Heaton, fellow BNI member and Realtor with Keller Williams in Salt Lake City, UT. Through his experience in real estate and BNI, Scott has learned that effective networking is all about building relationships and serving others well. Listen as Scott shares about how BNI and the idea of Givers Gain became the inspiration for his own podcast, why our clients need to be the heroes of our stories, and what he did to help market his fellow agents at the Keller Williams National Convention this year.

Connect with Scott Heaton:
Call or Text Scott at (801) 836-3936
Email: ScottHeaton@KW.com

To check out Scott's podcast visit:
Spotify: Scott Recommends

Connect with Sam Eckerson:
Book Your Complimentary 15 Minute Discovery Call With Sam: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com/call

Sam's Networking Coaching & Consultation Business Website: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com

Sam's Real Estate Business Website:
https://theeckersonteam.com

On Instagram: @sameckerson
On Facebook: Sam Eckerson - The Eckerson Team

Thank you for listening & happy networking!

Sam has a conversation with Erik Butz, U.S. Director of Operations at Cru, a Christ-centered non-profit with 17,000 staff members and a presence in nearly every nation globally. In his 30 years at Cru, Erik has been to 50+ countries and served at every level in the organization both here in the United States and internationally, which has given him invaluable leadership experience and networking insight. Listen as he shares how he motivates and leads his team of over 1,600 staff globally, why building relationships and trust are so vital in a donor-based organization, and how he keeps himself from burning out.

Connect with Erik Butz:
Email: Erik.Butz@Cru.org
Instagram: @erikbutz
Facebook: Erik Butz

To learn more about the Cru organization visit: Cru.org

If you are local to Lake Nona, FL, and are interested in the Nona Leadership Network visit: NonaLeadership.net

Connect with Sam Eckerson:
Book Your Complimentary 15 Minute Discovery Call With Sam: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com/call

Sam's Networking Coaching & Consultation Business Website: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com

Sam's Real Estate Business Website:
https://theeckersonteam.com

On Instagram: @sameckerson
On Facebook: Sam Eckerson - The Eckerson Team

Thank you for listening & happy networking!

Sam has a conversation with Rahysa Vargas, Founder and Managing Partner of Vargas Law in Miami, FL, and President and Founder of Ms. Esquire, a networking community of business professionals with a genuine commitment to elevate their peers. Listen as Rahysa shares what led to the start of Ms. Esquire and what makes the group so unique, why she has never been about the numbers in her business, and why you should always surround yourself with people who are smarter than you.

Connect with Rahysa Vargas:
Email: R.Vargas@VargasLawPA.com
Website: https://vargaslawpa.com/

For more info. on Ms. Esquire -
Website: https://msesquire.com
and, if you're interested in joining a chapter -
Email: Admin@MsEsquire.com

Connect with Sam Eckerson:
Book Your Complimentary 15 Minute Discovery Call With Sam: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com/call

Sam's Networking Coaching & Consultation Business Website: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com

Sam's Real Estate Business Website:
https://theeckersonteam.com

On Instagram: @sameckerson
On Facebook: Sam Eckerson - The Eckerson Team

Thank you for listening & happy networking!

Sam has a conversation with Pastor Johnnie Wilson, Lead Pastor of Faith Assembly Church in Orlando, FL. Pastor Johnnie has been serving in ministry for decades, and throughout his years of service connecting with people relationally has always been at the heart of what he does. Listen as he shares why authenticity is so important to their church's culture, how their annual Fall Festival and other outreach events are giving people a chance to be a part of something much bigger than themselves, and what it looks like for a mega church to prioritize relationships.


Connect with Pastor Johnnie Wilson:
Instagram: @pastorjohnnie
Facebook: Johnnie Wilson

For more info. on Pastor Johnnie Wilson's church:
Website: https://faithassembly.org
Facebook: faithorl
Instagram: @faithorl
YouTube: @faithorl

Connect with Sam Eckerson:
Book Your Complimentary 15 Minute Discovery Call With Sam: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com/call

Sam's Networking Coaching & Consultation Business Website: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com

Sam's Real Estate Business Website:
https://theeckersonteam.com

On Instagram: @sameckerson
On Facebook: Sam Eckerson - The Eckerson Team

Thank you for listening & happy networking!

Sam has a conversation with Jared Jester, a fellow BNI member and Realtor in Cincinnati, OH. Jared has been in the real estate business for 10 years, and has found, in his experience, the best way for him to stay top of mind for referrals is through creative marketing, particularly with something called "Chunky Mail". Listen as Jared explains how mailing out inflatable mustaches to his database (amongst other unique items each month) has kept him top of mind for referrals, why it's important to attract like-minded people who you truly want to do business with, and what recommendations he has for someone who wants to change up their marketing game.

Connect with Jared Jester:
Call or Text: (513) 407-1798
Email: JaredJester@YourCincyMove.com

Connect with Sam Eckerson:
Book Your Complimentary 15 Minute Discovery Call With Sam: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com/call

Sam's Networking Coaching & Consultation Business Website: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com

Sam's Real Estate Business Website:
https://theeckersonteam.com

On Instagram: @sameckerson
On Facebook: Sam Eckerson - The Eckerson Team

Thank you for listening & happy networking!

Sam has a conversation with Nick Ptak, fellow BNI member and Realtor with Compass Real Estate in Scottsdale, AZ. Nick has learned from his 10 years in the real estate business that the vast majority of high-converting business comes from building in-person relationships. Listen as Nick shares his top tips for creating referral-generating client appreciation events, how to have a business presence in your own neighborhood without being pushy, and why it is important to double-down on your strengths when growing your business.

Connect with Nick Ptak:
Instagram: @nativeazrealtor
Email: NickPtak@NickPtak.com
Phone: (602) 625-0329

Connect with Sam Eckerson:
Book Your Complimentary 15 Minute Discovery Call With Sam: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com/call

Sam's Networking Coaching & Consultation Business Website: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com

Sam's Real Estate Business Website:
https://theeckersonteam.com

On Instagram: @sameckerson
On Facebook: Sam Eckerson - The Eckerson Team

Thank you for listening & happy networking!

Sam has a conversation with Jose Fernandez, Realtor and Owner of The One Team - Keller Williams Realty in Miami, FL. Jose is a 21 year veteran in the real estate business and has been a part of BNI going on 9 years. He is the current President of his BNI chapter, co-leads a Florida BNI call with Sam, and has had the privilege to speak at both the BNI U.S. and BNI Global Conferences. Listen as Jose shares how BNI referrals led him to receive $30 million in business, what steps he took to grow his BNI chapter from 20 members to 50 in 18 months, and why he will never view other realtors as his competition.

Connect with Jose Fernandez:
Website: TheOneTeam.us
Instagram: @theoneteam.us
@josefernandez2020
Facebook: The ONE Team
Jose Fernandez

Connect with Sam Eckerson:
Book Your Complimentary 15 Minute Discovery Call With Sam: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com/call

Sam's Networking Coaching & Consultation Business Website: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com

Sam's Real Estate Business Website:
https://theeckersonteam.com

On Instagram: @sameckerson
On Facebook: Sam Eckerson - The Eckerson Team

Thank you for listening & happy networking!