by Ethan Painter | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Last week we talked about standards.Execution.Doing the right things whether you feel like it or not. This week, let’s clear up one of the biggest lies in our industry. Most agents think confidence comes before action. It doesn’t. Action comes first.Confidence...
by Ethan Painter | Feb 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Everyone wants better results.More apps.More consistency.More momentum. But most agents think the difference is talent, experience, or market. It’s not. The real separator between an average agency and a great one is this: Execution. Not ideas.Not intentions.Not “we...
by Ethan Painter | Jan 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Everyone wants to sell more.But most think the secret is better leads, smoother scripts, or faster quotes. It’s not. The real difference between a good rep and a GREAT rep is one word:Influence. Reality check:Influence isn’t about getting people to say “yes.”It’s...
by Ethan Painter | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
You’ve told them a hundred times.You’ve trained it, explained it, even role-played it. But when the moment comes… silence.No life pivot.No question.No opportunity created. It’s not because they don’t know how.It’s because they don’t feel safe. Reality check:Most team...
by Ethan Painter | Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every day, team members send out quotes and hope something sticks. They wait.They refresh their inbox.They tell themselves, “Maybe they just need time to think.” But hope isn’t a strategy.And a quote isn’t a close. Reality check:If your sales process ends when you...
by Ethan Painter | Jan 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most salespeople talk too much.They rush to explain, persuade, and prove their value. But the best salespeople?They do the opposite. They don’t sell — they diagnose. Reality check:Customers don’t buy because you have the best pitch.They buy because you helped them...
