Watch the full episode on our new YouTube channel: youtube.com/@mreapodcast

You don’t need a giant team to build a million-dollar business—just ask Dilara Wentz. This Northern Virginia “solo plus” agent is closing $25–35 million a year, with just a single assistant and a strategy she calls accelerated farming. Dilara shares how she touches 1,800 households year-round to keep her name at the center of her community with a rigorously scheduled postcard campaign, memorable branded gifts, and a relentless follow-up model.

Dilara’s journey from Marine Corps spouse to local powerhouse is packed with lessons in grit and reinvention. In this episode, Dilara lays out the step-by-step model that’s driving her success, plus how she keeps her profit margins strong, balances family, and stays focused on service, not sales. If you want the blueprint for dominating a farm and building a wildly profitable business as a solo agent, you’ll find it here.

We talk about:

• [01:24] Moving for the Marine Corps and Life in Hawaii
• [05:12] Finding Independence During Deployment
• [07:19] From Military Life to Real Estate Beginnings
• [10:36] First-Year Success and Building Through Relationships
• [12:09] Scaling as a “Solo Plus” Agent
• [13:50] The Birth of Accelerated Farming
• [17:46] Turning Scans Into Leads with CoreFact
• [19:39] Building Trust Before the Listing Appointment
• [22:06] Adding Swag Bags and Personal Touches
• [23:32] Pop-By Bags That Generate Calls
• [25:06] Gary Keller’s Partners vs. Passengers Mindset
• [28:06] The #1 Mistake in Farming
• [28:40] Profit Margins and a Scarcity Mindset
• [29:41] Balancing Business Goals with Family Life
• [31:55] Growing 24% in a “Shifting” Market
• [33:48] Wrap-Up

Resources:

• CoreFact – Dilara’s vendor of choice for postcards and QR code-driven leads.
• Keller Williams Business Planning Clinic
• Order the Millionaire Real Estate Agent Playbook | Volume 3

Become your clients’ go-to Airbnb expert

Airbnb has launched a Real Estate Referral Program for agents just like you. When you refer clients to list their properties on Airbnb, you not only earn a referral fee, you also gain access to localized market data that helps you stand out in your market. It’s free to join, includes a quick-start webinar, and gives you real-time insights on booking trends in your area. It’s a win-win-win. Sign up at mreanotes.com/airbnb and don’t forget to mention you heard about it on the MREA Podcast.

Connect with Jason:

• Linkedin

Produced by NOVA

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

WARNING! You must comply with the TCPA and any other federal, state or local laws, including for B2B calls and texts. Never call or text a number on any Do Not Call list, and do not use an autodialer or artificial voice or prerecorded messages without proper consent. Contact your attorney to ensure your compliance.

Watch the full episode on our new YouTube channel: youtube.com/@mreapodcast

We’re welcoming Sahil Bloom to the show—a thinker whose work has become a true phenomenon. Sahil’s book, The 5 Types of Wealth, hit the New York Times bestseller list for seven weeks and his newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle, is devoured by nearly a million readers four times a week. In this conversation, Sahil lays out the model that’s reshaping how so many leaders approach life, success, and what it really means to be wealthy.

Sahil doesn’t settle for the usual conversation about wealth. Instead, he breaks it down into five categories: time, social, mental, physical, and financial. He challenges us to get radically clear about what matters most in each domain—moving away from automatic living and into intentional design. We get practical about the exercises and mindset shifts that helped Sahil build his own multidimensional life, like when he moved cross-country for his family and reframed financial goals as a tool (not the endgame). If you’re tired of chasing someone else’s definition of success or just want to take your business and your life to the next level, this is the model you need.

Resources:

• Read The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom
• Subscribe to Sahil Bloom’s newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle
• Watch Brian Gubernick's TED Talk, Time is Finite
• Listen: Episode 06. From Wasilla to Worldwide: Kristan Cole’s Remarkable Journey
• Order the Millionaire Real Estate Agent Playbook | Volume 2

Become your clients’ go-to Airbnb expert

Airbnb has launched a Real Estate Referral Program for agents just like you. When you refer clients to list their properties on Airbnb, you not only earn a referral fee, you also gain access to localized market data that helps you stand out in your market. It’s free to join, includes a quick-start webinar, and gives you real-time insights on booking trends in your area. It’s a win-win-win. Sign up at mreanotes.com/airbnb and don’t forget to mention you heard about it on the MREA Podcast.

Connect with Jason:

• Linkedin

Produced by NOVA

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

WARNING! You must comply with the TCPA and any other federal, state or local laws, including for B2B calls and texts. Never call or text a number on any Do Not Call list, and do not use an autodialer or artificial voice or prerecorded messages without proper consent. Contact your attorney to ensure your compliance.

What if the secret to building a $140 million real estate business was as simple as sending one, four-page newsletter every month? Sandra Rathe proves that you don’t need flashy tactics or a loud personality to win big. With her roots in accounting and a natural love of process, Sandra turned a shoestring, rollerblade-powered newsletter route into a powerhouse farming model that works in every market, even luxury.

We get into the nuts and bolts of Sandra's method: What does each newsletter include? When does she open up and write from the heart? And what calls to action does she include?

Sandra’s story is a masterclass in choosing one thing: showing up for your community, and letting consistency do the heavy lifting. If you’re looking to farm a neighborhood or just want a simpler, smarter way to grow your sphere, this episode is your playbook.

Resources:

• Connect with Sandra Rathe
• Order the Millionaire Real Estate Agent Playbook | Volume 2

Become your clients’ go-to Airbnb expert

Airbnb has launched a Real Estate Referral Program for agents just like you. When you refer clients to list their properties on Airbnb, you not only earn a referral fee, you also gain access to localized market data that helps you stand out in your market. It’s free to join, includes a quick-start webinar, and gives you real-time insights on booking trends in your area. It’s a win-win-win. Sign up at mreanotes.com/airbnb and don’t forget to mention you heard about it on the MREA Podcast.

Connect with Jason:

• Linkedin

Produced by NOVA

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

WARNING! You must comply with the TCPA and any other federal, state or local laws, including for B2B calls and texts. Never call or text a number on any Do Not Call list, and do not use an autodialer or artificial voice or prerecorded messages without proper consent. Contact your attorney to ensure your compliance.