Adam Hergenrother on Why Hustle Culture Is Killing Real Estate Agents | Rethink Real Estate S4E54

In this powerhouse episode of Rethink Real Estate, Ben Brady is joined by Adam Hergenrother — founder of Adam Hergenrother Companies and one of the boldest voices in real estate leadership today. Adam pulls no punches on what it really takes to scale a real estate empire without losing yourself in the process. From managing nearly 1,000 agents to building multiple businesses under one roof, he shares why the inner game of leadership matters more than ever in 2025.Adam breaks down why hustle culture is broken, how stillness fuels better decision-making, and why your personal growth is directly tied to your business’s growth. He and Ben discuss everything from the neuroscience of leadership to tactical systems for letting go of control without sacrificing standards. Whether you're an individual agent, team leader, or CEO, this conversation will challenge how you lead, hire, scale — and show up.They also dive into the shifting real estate landscape, including the future of brokerage models, why most “top producer” metrics are misleading, and how to design a business that serves your life (not the other way around). It's one of the most honest, high-level conversations we've had on the podcast — and you’ll want to hit replay.⏱️ Timestamps & Key Topics:[00:00:00] – Adam’s Origin Story & Building a Multi-Business Ecosystem[00:03:14] – Why Stillness Is a Superpower in Leadership[00:08:30] – The Real Reason Most Agents Burn Out[00:11:42] – How to Scale Without Micromanaging[00:16:18] – Rethinking Brokerage Models in 2025[00:19:27] – Why “Top Producer” Metrics Are Often a Lie[00:24:45] – Building a Life-Centric Real Estate Business🔗 Related Resources Below:🌐 For more information on Harcourts Auctions our non-distressed auction platform feel free to visit https://www.harcourtsauctions.com🔗 Connect with Adam Hergenrother:https://adamhergenrother.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhergenrother/https://www.instagram.com/adamhergenrother/https://a.co/d/fRb4egy🔗 Connect with Ben Brady and Harcourts Auctions: ⁣https://www.facebook.com/Benbradyharcourts⁣ ⁣https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-brady-0b223517⁣ ⁣https://www.instagram.com/harcourtsauctions⁣ ⁣https://www.facebook.com/HarcourtsAuctions🎧 Subscribe, rate, and drop a comment if this episode made you rethink your leadership or business model. Share with someone building big — but doing it the hard way.