Elevate: The Official Podcast of Elite Agent Magazine

Elevate: The Official Podcast of Elite Agent Magazine


Beyond the transaction: Andy Reid on high performance, mastering emotional intelligence and why developing a farmer’s intuition could be your secret weapon

November 16, 2023

If you want to reach the upper echelons of Australia’s best agents, you’ll need to move beyond the mechanics of a sales transaction and master emotional intelligence.


That’s the view of real estate coach and auctioneer Andy Reid, this week’s guest on the Elevate podcast, hosted by Samantha McLean.


In an enlightening episode, Andy offers insights into the fusion of emotional intelligence and strategic foresight in sculpting a distinguished real estate career, including time-tested strategies to take you to the top tier.


He takes a deep dive into how adopting a farmer’s intuitive, perceptive mindset can revolutionise your real estate approach, including a fresh, groundbreaking perspective on how you can turn ‘good’ into ‘great’.


Andy and Samantha also probe the role of scripts and dialogues, how to create unbreakable client loyalty and why vendor communication and mastering the art of human connection will be your superpower in 2024.


Andy also gives you the insider’s view on his new podcast, High Performance Humans, why high performance is accessible to everyone and the four essential traits you need to get there.


“If you spend all your time on that one bit of business, or the success that you have now, then it won’t last very long.”


Sam and Andy also discuss:
  • 05:16 Peak performance unlocked: The ethos behind Andy’s new podcast, reaching the real estate zenith and the four revolutionary elements every top agent needs.
  • 06:55 Skip the struggle: How to leapfrog rock bottom and propel yourself into a high-flying career, including essential strategies for maintaining motivation and achieving success without setbacks.
  • 11:55 Calling Australia home: Why Andy chose Australia over Canada for his meteoric rise in real estate and the pivotal moments that kick-started his career.
  • 13:00 Auction mastery: How Andy turned early challenges into a passion for auctioneering, redefining freedom and success in the process.
  • 15:00 Beyond the transaction: How emotional intelligence can help you protect your fee, deliver true value and set you apart from the competition.
  • 18:45 Top 20 per cent tactics: Strategies for breaking into the elite circle of agents, and how tapping into clients’ emotions can build unbreakable loyalty.
  • 23:47 More than words: The role of scripts and why transcending conventional success means mastering the art of human connection.
  • 27:58 Visionary strategies: Quick tips on how to use strategic foresight to create a sustainable and prosperous real estate career.
  • 33:05 A farmer’s insight: Why being as intuitive and as self-aware as farmers could be your secret weapon.
  • 35:55 Andy’s power playbook: Why mastering vendor communication and collaboration isn’t just important—it’s essential for real estate triumph in 2024.