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🎧 From Photographer to $40M Realtor: CJ’s Secrets to Real Estate Success | Real Estate Mindset, Market Insights & Client Strategy

What does it really take to go from side hustles to nearly $40 million in real estate deals a year? In this powerful episode, we sit down with CJ, one of San Diego’s top-performing real estate agents, to uncover the mindset, systems, and strategies behind his explosive growth.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How CJ went from photography and hospital jobs to crushing it in real estate
• Why saying “no” to the wrong listings can lead to more deals
• The power of under-promising and over-delivering in a competitive market
• What’s really happening in today’s housing market: from San Diego’s 30-day inventory to Orlando’s 12-month glut
• CJ’s unique “team within a team” model and why he didn’t go solo
• Why taking quarterly vacations actually grew his business
• How narrowing his focus doubled his sales from $21M to $38M in one year

💡 Whether you’re a real estate agent, investor, or curious homeowner, this episode offers real-world tactics, mindset shifts, and market knowledge that can elevate your game.

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