Mastering Real Estate with Gene Donohue - Ep:189

I talked with Gene Donohue about what separates successful real estate agents from the 87% who wash out within two years. Gene's been in the business since 2011, starting right after the financial crisis when everyone thought he was crazy. He breaks down what he calls the 'big four' systems that every agent needs: lead generation, contract-to-close, client relationships, and post-closing follow-up. We dig into why most agents treat real estate like a hobby instead of a business, and how Gene uses tools like the DISC assessment to help agents build systems that match their working style. You'll hear about the three stages of real estate business growth and why most agents never make it past the first one. Gene also shares his transition from active production to coaching, giving you a roadmap for scaling beyond just doing more deals. The conversation gets specific about cash flow systems, why you need to teach past clients how to refer, and the business mindset shift that changes everything. Show notes: https://mrstuartbell.com/podcasts/htb... About Gene Donohue: Website (https://www.genedonohue.com) | LinkedIn (  / genedonohuesc  ) Score Your Own Funnel — Find out where your funnel is strong, where it's leaking, and what to fix first. Takes two minutes. Take the Scorecard (https://scorefunnelbook.com/score/)