Real Estate Success Stories: Your 2025 Game Plan to Thrive - Interview with Ricky Carruth

Real Estate Success Stories

In this episode of Real Estate Success Stories, Leo Pareja sits down with Ricky Carruth, an eXp Realty agent and founder of the Zero to Diamond real estate coaching program. Ricky, also known as the "No-Pressure Agent," has made it his mission to transform the real estate industry by reducing failure rates and shifting the focus from deals to relationships. Born and raised on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Ricky has been selling real estate since 2002, weathering market ups and downs to become the top agent in Alabama since 2014.

Listen as Ricky and Leo tackle one of the industry’s hottest debates: Will AI replace real estate agents? With Ricky’s "relationship-first" philosophy and Leo’s tech-savvy leadership, they deliver a game plan for agents to thrive in 2025 and beyond. Whether you're an experienced pro or a newcomer looking for direction, this episode is packed with insights that will change how you think about real estate.

Why Watch?

✅ Shocking Predictions: Learn why real estate isn’t doomed by tech (but could be if you’re unprepared).

✅ Market Insights: Discover why 2025 might bring a 10% surge in transactions.

✅ Agent Survival Guide: Find out how to remain indispensable despite changing trends.

✅ Future-Proofing Your Career: Understand how mentorship, strategy, and adaptability can keep you ahead.

About Real Estate Success Stories with Leo Pareja

Join host Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, as he delves into the exciting world of real estate with top producers from around the globe. Each episode offers exclusive, in-depth interviews with industry leaders who reveal their journeys, strategies, and tactics for achieving unparalleled success in their local real estate markets and beyond.

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⏱️ Chapters:

• [00:00] - The Big Fear: Is AI Coming for Agents?
• [05:58] - Why Real Estate Isn’t Just About Numbers
• [09:45] - 2024 Market Forecast: A 10% Boom?
• [18:25] - Agent Challenges: Commissions, Contracts, and Survival Tips
• [29:25] - Learning from Market Crashes: Leo’s 2008 Lessons
• [37:04] - From Realtor to CEO: Leo’s Inspiring Leadership Journey
• [45:18] - The Future of Real Estate: Tech, Teams, and Trends

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Thank you for tuning in to Real Estate Success Stories! See you next week!