Building a Successful Real Estate Team: Insights from Beth Matthews   In this episode, we sit down with real estate legend Beth Matthews from Buffalo, New York. Beth shares her incredible journey of growing a real estate team to 50 people and the pivotal moment that led her to reevaluate and restructure her business. From the challenges of operating under a larger brokerage to making the bold move to go independent, Beth provides invaluable tips for realtors on building and scaling a successful team. She emphasizes the importance of circle prospecting, the role of showing assistants, and how to make strategic, emotionally charged decisions for long-term success. Tune in for actionable insights on generating business, managing a team, and creating raving fans in your community.   00:00 Introduction to Beth Matthews 00:38 Building a Team from Scratch 02:19 Challenges and Realizations 03:41 Restructuring and Going Independent 04:11 Starting in Real Estate 06:15 Advice for Building a Team 07:44 Leveraging Automation and Technology 09:15 Hiring and Training Strategies 13:48 Compensation Models for Assistants 16:32 Finding the Right Showing Assistant 18:49 Choosing the Right Avatar for Your Business 19:59 Hiring Your First Assistant: A Personal Story 22:13 The Importance of Aligning Job Roles with Personal Goals 23:16 Investing Time and Money in Real Estate 25:16 Facing Financial Challenges in Business 28:35 Effective Circle Prospecting Strategies 34:03 Leveraging Technology for Real Estate Success 35:59 Final Thoughts and Encouragement