Episode 254 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Chad Link and Rob Brewer of Swyvvl to share how they’re building a platform designed to help agents control their client acquisition costs, generate higher-quality leads, and give buyers and sellers real financial benefits.

With decades of combined real estate and tech experience, Chad and Rob saw firsthand how overpriced lead platforms and middlemen were draining billions from agents and clients every year. They set out to create Swyvvl — a user-friendly, nationwide home search that connects clients and agents through a unique commission-sharing model. The result? Agents choose what they spend to win a client, only pay when deals close, and never get locked into long-term contracts.

In this episode, they break down:
✅ Why 87% of agents fail — and how Swyvvl aims to fix it

✅ How the Share by Swyvvl model puts agents in control of lead costs

✅ How their platform benefits buyers, sellers and agents equally

✅ The trends shaping real estate and how Swyvvl is adapting

If you’re tired of expensive, low-quality leads and want a smarter way to grow your business, this conversation is full of actionable insights and a fresh approach to real estate technology.

👉 Learn More About Swyvvl:
Website: https://www.swyvvl.com/

Onboarding Appointments: https://www.swyvvl.com/onboarding

Demo Video: https://youtu.be/lX4HsKrGeL4

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Episode 253 of The Smart Agents Podcast, Reno-based team leader and investor Scott Durham shares how he went from struggling new agent to building a thriving business that spans team leadership, flipping properties, and long-term investing.

Launching his real estate career in 2004, Scott hit roadblocks early on—trying everything from cold calling to coaching programs with little success. But once he leaned into online marketing and lead generation, things started to click. He scaled to 70+ deals a year, built a lean, supportive team, and eventually realized he was leaving massive wealth-building opportunities on the table by not investing in the very deals he was helping clients find.

In this episode, Scott breaks down:

✅ The online lead strategy that changed everything

✅ How agents can evaluate flip opportunities (even on their first one)

✅ The simple formula he uses to price flips and control rehab costs

✅ Creative ways to fund deals without draining your savings

✅ And how agents can build wealth without burning out

If you're ready to expand beyond commissions and build a more secure future through real estate, this episode is packed with real, tactical advice.

👉 Connect With Scott:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.scottdurham/

Website: https://www.sellfastnv.com/

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Episode 252 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Mike Cossette, a 20-year real estate veteran and co-owner of RE/MAX Gateway in Austin, Texas. What started with a frustrating experience buying his first home quickly turned into a mission to do better—and ultimately led him to launch his own brokerage, flip properties, and build an 18-property investment portfolio.

Mike shares how that early wake-up call shaped his client-first philosophy and how he now uses strategic investing and media marketing to create long-term freedom while raising four kids and running a lean, effective brokerage.

✅ How a bad buying experience led Mike to launch his own brokerage

✅ Why agents should become investors themselves

✅ Why content marketing is his most valuable lead-generation tool today

👉 Connect With Mike:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askmikecoss

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskMikeCoss

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskMikeCoss

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