194: How to Choose a Broker
Hustle Humbly Podcast
Alissa Jenkins & Katy Caldwell
4.9 • 914 Ratings
🗓️ 24 April 2023
⏱️ 47 minutes
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Summary
Choosing the right broker is one of the biggest decisions you'll make in your real estate career—but it's not the only thing that determines your success.
In this episode, we're breaking down how to choose a broker, what actually matters (and what doesn't), and the key questions you should be asking before you sign on the dotted line.
We also get real about something agents don't always want to hear: switching brokerages won't fix your business if your systems and habits aren't in place.
We're covering:
-Why choosing a broker matters—but isn't everything
-The biggest mistake agents make when switching companies
-What to look for beyond commission splits
-How to evaluate training, support, and mentorship
-Questions to ask during a broker interview
-Why office culture and community are so important
-What new agents should prioritize vs experienced agents
-How to know if a brokerage is the right fit for YOU
Whether you're brand new or thinking about making a move, this episode will help you make a confident, informed decision.
Remember: you're not just joining a company—you're building a business of one.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Oh, maybe it's a you problem. |
| 0:03.4 | I feel like I want to say this to people sometimes because... |
| 0:07.0 | You can switch companies all you want, but you can't get rid of yourself. |
| 0:11.3 | You're still running a business of one. |
| 0:14.3 | I cannot imagine life without that. |
| 0:16.5 | Right. |
| 0:17.1 | Like, they know you. |
| 0:19.5 | Your spear, the people you know, probably don't even realize where you are. |
| 0:24.8 | Guess what? I am now with ABC Realty. Let me tell you what. |
| 0:30.9 | Now they're like my best friends. Right. You're like, I'm so glad I'm here. |
| 0:36.1 | Hi, y'all. Welcome to Hustle Humbly. |
| 0:38.1 | It's Alyssa and Katie, and we are two top-producing realtors in the Baton Rouge market. |
| 0:42.1 | We work for two different companies where we should be competitors, but we have chosen |
| 0:45.5 | community over competition. |
| 0:47.1 | The goal of our podcast is to encourage you to find your own way in business. |
| 0:50.8 | So stop comparing yourself and start embracing your strengths. |
| 0:54.6 | Hi, Alyssa. Hey, Katie. Welcome. It's episode 194 and today we're going to be choosing a broker. |
| 1:01.0 | Wonderful. What an exciting time. We got a late start to recording today because we were sifting |
| 1:07.2 | through some questions that have been coming in. Common questions. |
| 1:11.7 | And we were trying to organize our thoughts into... |
| 1:15.7 | Admittedly, my thoughts were not very organized. |
| 1:18.3 | Into what episodes should go where? |
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