Realtor Collaboration, Client Authenticity, and Other Non-Negotiables for Leslie Romenesko

Paul and Josh welcome a dear friend and dynamite realtor, Leslie Romenesko. Leslie shares her inspiring journey from a childhood spent in her father's appraisal office to becoming a top-producing real estate agent in Los Angeles. She emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with clients and fellow agents, and how treating others with kindness can lead to success in the industry. Leslie also discusses her unique approach to client interactions, focusing on understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions. With a mix of personal anecdotes and professional insights, this episode is packed with valuable lessons for anyone looking to thrive in real estate. #realestate #podcast #success #networking #inspiration #realestatepodcast **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 Leslie Romenesko** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslielahomes/ **Presented by Forward One Real Estate**  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forwardonerealestate  https://forwardone.com/ **Timestamps** 00:00:05 - Meet Leslie Romenesko 00:00:54 - Why Realtor Relationships Matter 00:05:00 - From Film School to Los Angeles Real Estate 00:07:50 - The First Deal and Building a Business 00:11:11 - Preparation, Persistence, and Believing in Yourself 00:20:51 - Measuring Success and Setting Goals 00:25:02 - A Quality-Over-Quantity Business Model 00:26:04 - Building the Right Support Team 00:31:43 - Building a Client Base From Zero 00:42:01 - Turning Open Houses Into Opportunities 00:42:55 - The Best CRM Is the One You Use 00:46:36 - Authentic Follow-Up Without Rigid Scripts 00:51:56 - Taking Action, Getting Feedback, and Adapting 00:55:15 - A Client-Centered Listing Presentation 00:58:19 - Listen More and Keep Meetings Short 01:02:14 - Personal Values, Happiness, and Family 01:03:32 - Courage, Community, and Let's Go