As a business leader, have you considered developing strategic partnerships? Strategic partnerships are different than business partnerships. While they have a lot of similarities, a strategic partnership has a more focused and narrowed goal. Is it the right time for you to start building these relationships? On this episode of Sage Flipping Secrets, you’ll hear from special guest, John Martinez. John explains his take on strategic partnerships, how to navigate work life balance, adapting your business approach over time, his advice for fellow realtors, and much more! You don’t want to miss John’s helpful insight drawing from years in the industry!

Work Life Balance

Have you ever struggled to balance it all? Work, life, and everything in between can get out of sync before you know it. What’s the solution to the ever-present issue of work life balance? On this episode of Sage Flipping Secrets, guest John Martinez provides his helpful take on this subject as a husband, father, and business leader. For John, it’s all about putting the right systems in place that keep you effective at home and in the office. He also encourages leaders to find what they are good at and hone in on those few things and if possible, automate or delegate the rest. To hear John expand on this topic and more, make sure to catch this episode!

Building a Strategic Partnership

When leaders think of a business partnership they usually have strong opinions either for or against. What has been your experience with business partnerships? When is a business partnership a good idea? Guest expert John Martinez explains why he often creates strategic partnerships in place of business partnerships. Strategic partnerships can be long term or short term but they usually have a specific or focused purpose. The fact of the matter is most people who think they need a business partnership really just need a good strategic partnership. Get further insight on this critical topic from John on this episode!

Adapting Your Business Model

It’s been said that the only thing that is constant is change. Haven’t you found that to be true in your life and business? Think about the last ten years in the real estate industry, how have things changed? Significantly right? Sure, the core remains the same but there are so many auxiliary factors that have ebbed and flowed and new aspects that have been birthed. How have you adapted to the changing landscape? When was the last time you evaluated your approach? On this episode of Sage Flipping Secrets, John Martinez describes how he has identified and adapted his business model in light of new innovations. If you are ready to take your approach to the next level, you don’t want to miss this episode!

Don’t Wait, Take Action!

What keeps you motivated and moving forward? Do you struggle to find that one piece that will keep you locked in on your goals? Too often business leaders miss out on critical opportunities because they were paralyzed with inaction. Is that something that you struggle with? On this episode of Sage Flipping Secrets, real estate expert John Martinez shares his piece of advice to real estate leaders striving to make an impact. John wants leaders like you to be bold and to take action! He sees this simple yet strong encouragement as a way to cut through all of the noise and focus on what really matters. Find out what additional insights and lessons you can learn from John on this episode!

Outline of This Episode

• [0:44] Theresa and Eric welcome their guest, John Martinez.
• [2:30] John shares his story and how he got involved in real estate.
• [5:30] John talks about his quarterly bootcamp.
• [8:00] Staying energized and passionate about your work.
• [15:30] Navigating the work-life balance.
• [19:00] When does it make sense to bring on a business partner?
• [22:00] Adapting and changing your business model over time.
• [24:30] John, Theresa, and Eric go over their daily routines.
• [30:30] What is John reading?
• [33:30] John’s advice to fellow realtors; Take Action!

Resources & People Mentioned

• www.Midwestrev.com
• https://www.facebook.com/midwestrev/
• Influential Kindness
• Audible
• All Marketers Are Liars
• Extreme Ownership
• Spin Selling
• Living with a Seal
• Voxer

Connect With Sage Flipping Secrets

• www.sageflippingsecrets.com