Show Notes
What keeps a broker or brokerage relevant year after year? Host Tony MacRae and business coach Ruan Burger strip back the noise to discuss why the most successful brokerages aren’t just built on transactions, but on the art of aftercare. Ruan shares why he transitioned from being a top-tier broker to founding Success and Broker, offering a raw look at the habits that separate those who thrive from those who plateau. Ruan's secret to staying relevant? You'll have to tune in to find...
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