Why Most Agents Stay Broke, Busy and Burned Out w/ Juan Carlos Barreneche | Episode 123

Most real estate agents never figure out how to make great money without selling homes. They spend years, even decades, trying to scale, only to remain stuck inside the business, doing more work for slightly more income.

They stay busy, but not free. And for too many, the dream of a business that runs without them fades into a lifetime of being the most overworked person on their own team.

Juan Carlos Barreneche did what most never manage, and he did it before age 30. After building a $100M sales team and netting over a million dollars a year, he stepped out of production entirely.

How? He had a moment of clarity that most agents never get. He realized that despite the six and seven-figure potential of real estate, most agents are stuck doing $10/hour work in a $10K/hour role.

They’re buried in inboxes, juggling calendars, confirming showings, and coordinating appraisals. In short, they are working as receptionists, not real estate business owners.

How do you finally get off the hamster wheel of selling homes? What does it take to scale?

In this episode, the real estate coach, systems expert, and the founder of Goldbar Staffing shares how he found the secret that eludes most agents. He also shares how he built a company to serve agents struggling to scale.

The biggest problem for agents who are trying to earn $100k in GCI is administrative hand-off; they are agents acting like receptionists. -Juan Carlos Barreneche

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

• Your calendar is costing you millions
  Why are agents stuck replying to emails and scheduling showings — and how much is that actually costing you in opportunity?
  
  
• Coaching alone won’t save you
  Coaching doesn’t work for most agents. Could “done-for-you” staffing be the only real solution for buying back your time?
  
  
• Expansion teams are the future (but not the way you think)
  How is the virtual team model redefining what it means to grow across markets?

Guest Bio

Juan Carlos Barreneche is a renowned real estate coach and dynamic public speaker with a distinguished history of transforming real estate businesses. Leveraging the strategies of the nation's top real estate agents, Juan Carlos built and led a high-performing team to over 7 figures in annual production by the age of 27. His expertise in creating scalable systems and empowering teams makes him an invaluable resource for real estate professionals aspiring to elevate their careers and build sustainable businesses. Visit goldbarstaffing.com or follow @juangoldbar.

About Your Host

Remington Ramsey is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and visionary in the world of real estate. As the creator of "Real Producers", a widely acclaimed magazine connecting top agents and industry leaders, Remington has built an impressive platform dedicated to celebrating and elevating the real estate community. Remington is also the author of Agent Allies: Building Your Business With Strategic Real Estate Partnerships. With a passion for motivating and mentoring, he’s shared stages with some of the biggest names in business, helping professionals break through barriers and reach new heights. When he’s not busy being a real estate guru, Remington is known for his contagious energy, practical wisdom, and a good dose of humor—because let’s face it, navigating life and business requires both grit and a sense of humor. With multiple successful ventures under his belt and a reputation for engaging storytelling, he has the rare ability to make even the driest industry stats sound exciting.

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