Joe Smazal – Sales Expert & Multifamily Broker with $500M Sold

Joe Smazal, Senior Managing Partner of Interra Realty, one of Chicago's top multifamily brokers, joins us on this episode today.  This is one of our best episodes, but it came out very early in our podcast's existence. So we want to replay it for everyone here today. In today’s conversation, Joe and Drew discuss what buyers can do to set themselves apart in the competitive real estate market. Tune in and join the conversation as Joe shares valuable insights and strategies to make a mark as a buyer in today's dynamic landscape. Joe absolutely crushed it with tip after tip in this one. A must-listen for any broker or buyer trying to gain an advantage in this ever-changing market. What to listen for:  12:28 - How real estate is a common thread among successful people + how to get started  23:38 - Scoring deals through phone calls 27:14 - The power of time management and filtering emails 31:52 - The best way to get to know buyers in the market  48:10 - A peek at Joe’s typical workday  52:01 - The importance of having a CLEAN DESK 59:01 - The power of branding in your business 1:03:21 - Interacting with clients and why honesty is critical  Interested in chatting with Joe? Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesmazal/  -- Breneman Capital: https://www.breneman.com/invest Investor List: https://www.breneman.com/invest Passive RE Investor Guidebook: https://www.breneman.com/downloads Connect with Drew: https://linktr.ee/drewbreneman