From Struggle to Becoming “The Jersey Guy” Who Changed Social Media for Agents with Ed Stulak
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Ed Stulak shares how he went from burnt-out agent to the go-to Jersey Guy using Instagram, delegation, and bold strategy. Learn how to expose yourself online, grow smart, and build a brand that sticks.
(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast
(00:06) - Meet the Hosts: Mattias and Erica
(00:08) - A Holistic Mission: Living Bold and Fulfilled Lives
(00:24) - Mattias Recaps a Sleepless Week and Erica’s Absence
(01:07) - Balancing Parenting, Business, and the Spring Market
(04:20) - Introducing Today’s Guest: Ed Stulak
(04:40) - Ed’s Jersey Roots and Real Estate Focus
(05:05) - A Suit Store Encounter That Changed Ed’s Life
(06:00) - From Hockey Dreams to Real Estate Liberty
(07:00) - Failing the Exam 6 Times and Finding the Right Door
(07:50) - The Instagram DM That Led to 180 Units
(09:40) - Scaling Up Through Chaos and Team Building
(11:00) - The Power of Being Seen: Why You Must Expose Yourself
(12:15) - Ed’s Strategy for Sticky Social Media Content
(14:00) - From Influencers to Investors: Ed’s Social Pivot
(15:30) - What Ed’s Book Expose Yourself Is Really About
(17:00) - The Science of Organic Growth and Managing Haters
(18:40) - Local vs. Viral Content: Where Should Agents Focus?
(20:00) - Becoming “The Jersey Guy” for Nationwide Referrals
(21:00) - How Ed Spends His Time and Chooses Clients Now
(22:50) - Lessons from Leasing, Sales, and Systemization
(25:00) - Building a Team by Fire (Literally)
(28:00) - Why Delegation is the Key to Freedom
(30:00) - Ed’s Hiring Strategy and Emotional Intelligence
(32:00) - Restructuring for Growth and Better Service
(34:00) - Setting Expectations Like Chick-fil-A
(35:10) - Ed’s Golden Nugget: DM Like a Pro (With a Video!)
(37:00) - Personalized Messaging vs. Cold Calling
(38:20) - Sticky Without Being Salesy: Winning with Authenticity
(39:30) - The Books That Shaped Ed: How to Win Friends and 4-Hour Workweek
(41:15) - Delegation Lessons from Ferriss and Beyond
(42:30) - Where to Follow Ed and Buy His Book
(42:50) - Final Thanks and Episode Wrap-Up
Contact Ed Stulakhttps://www.edstulak.com/
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