The #1 Thing Holding You Back from Hitting Your Goals

The Massive Agent breaks down exactly what’s holding you back from the life and the career you want, sharing stories to help you face and overcome your fears, invest in yourself, and make this your bravest year yet.
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On this episode of the Massive Agent Podcast, we’re going to figure out exactly what’s holding you back. Why aren’t you living the career that you want to live? Why haven’t you hit your goals yet? What are you afraid of? 

Too often, the answer to that question is “losing money.” It’s what holds most of us back from making big investments in ourselves. 

But that fear of losing money could be exactly what’s getting in the way of your growth. 

It’s a human story. Humans are not that complex (we’re really not). And usually, the issues and the limiting beliefs that hold us back are pretty similar, no matter what your industry, environment, or background. So, let’s talk about it. 

Maybe you, like many in this industry, can describe your current situation as “just getting by,” whether you’re talking about your finances or the whole picture of your existence on this planet. And there are a number of reasons for that. 

If you’re struggling to make ends meet as an agent, it’s understandable to look at the cost of a coaching program or industry event and think, “It’s too much! I can’t risk not being able to recover from an expense like that. What if it doesn’t make a difference?” 

What are you really saying when you back away from an opportunity that costs you more money than you’ve ever invested in yourself? We’re gonna talk about that. Because you need to hear it.

Listen to the podcast above or click on any of the timestamps below to watch: 

00:0007:01 Intro 

07:01 When the fear of losing money gets in the way of your growth

11:56 Once you make the investment, the floodgates open

13:31 The investment that changed everything for me

17:47 Find a mentor/coach and actually do what they recommend

19:18 You need accountability to get things done

21:09 What you’re really saying when you back away from investing in yourself

24:00 Not investing in yourself is far more expensive than any investment you could make

25:14 “It’s impossible to read the label from inside the bottle.” 

26:49 Why 87% of real estate agents don’t make it

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About the Author

Host of the Massive Agent Podcast and creator of the Massive Agent Society, Dustin considers himself a marketer who sells homes. He is a Top 3 Finalist for an Inman Innovator of the Year Award and an industry keynote speaker, appearing on stage at Gary Vaynerchuk’s Agent2021, Inman Connect, Sales Mastery, HousingWire, and more.

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