E105: Ryan Serhant: How Successful Entrepreneurs Manage Time (1,000 Minute Rule)
David Weisburd speaks with Ryan Serhant, founder and CEO of Serhant, about the explosive growth following the Netflix debut of \*Owning Manhattan\*. They discuss how the show has transformed the business, increasing market diversification, website traffic, and lead engagement. Ryan also shares his insights on scaling a real estate business, the importance of culture in a distributed workforce, and why he sees Serhant as more than a brokerage—defining it as a sales as a service company with an innovative approach to training and technology. Throughout the conversation, Ryan reflects on his personal journey, the challenges of transitioning from broker to CEO, and the responsibility of building a brand tied to his own name.
Key Points
- The success of "Only Manhattan" has significantly boosted Serhant's business metrics, including a 1900% increase in website traffic and a substantial rise in social media engagement.
- Ryan Serhant emphasizes the importance of building a strong personal brand and consistent content creation as essential components for driving revenue and recruitment in today's market.
- Serhant's unique approach to sales training and support through technology, such as their AI-powered platform Simple, aims to empower salespeople by significantly increasing their productivity and efficiency.
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Transcript
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