James Harris: School Dropout to Over $6B Real Estate Sold

Welcome to the Forward One Podcast! James Harris shares his incredible journey in real estate with Josh Harris and guest host Joey Sacavitch, starting from his early days in London to becoming a top agent in LA. He emphasizes the importance of building trust and relationships in this competitive industry. With a passion for helping clients, James believes that every interaction is an opportunity to create lasting connections. He discusses the challenges he faced in the beginning, including door knocking for hours without immediate success, but how perseverance led to significant breakthroughs. His story is a testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and a positive mindset. James also highlights the importance of treating every client like family and the value of nurturing those relationships over time. If you're looking to thrive in real estate, his insights are invaluable! **Connect with Forward One Podcast** YouTube: www.youtube.com/@forwardonepodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forwardonemedia  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itspaulmarkmorris  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulmarkmorris **Connect with James Harris** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbondst LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbondst https://www.breezy.com/ https://carolwoodre.com/agent/james-harris **Presented by Forward One Real Estate**  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forwardonerealestate  https://forwardone.com/ **Timestamps** 00:00:01 - James’s Start in Real Estate 00:02:03 - Moving to LA and Going All In 00:04:42 - How One Lease Led to a Million-Dollar Deal 00:08:59 - Earning and Keeping Clients’ Trust 00:12:09 - Growth, Service, and a Relationship-Driven Business 00:15:08 - Thriving in a Skill-Based Market 00:15:46 - Healthy Competition and Learning from Success 00:19:52 - How the Team Stays Accountable 00:23:42 - Hiring for Hunger and Keeping Real Estate Simple 00:26:14 - Why James Built Breezy AI 00:29:13 - Breezy’s Growth and UnderBuilt in Action 00:30:27 - How UnderBuilt Helps Agents Spot Opportunities 00:32:56 - Finding Opportunity in a Difficult Market 00:35:49 - Why Positivity Matters in Real Estate 00:36:43 - Fire Round: Balance, Family, and Trust