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Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
Maria Quattrone
349 episodes
15 hours ago
This morning, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my longtime friend and industry legend, Jeff Quintin, CEO of The Quintin Group. Jeff and I go way back—over two decades of friendship, competition, and growth in this wild business of real estate. In this episode, we dive into what’s really working in today’s market, what’s always worked, and how to combine proven old-school fundamentals with the modern tools that can skyrocket your business. We talk about the P-word that every agent avoid...
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This morning, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my longtime friend and industry legend, Jeff Quintin, CEO of The Quintin Group. Jeff and I go way back—over two decades of friendship, competition, and growth in this wild business of real estate. In this episode, we dive into what’s really working in today’s market, what’s always worked, and how to combine proven old-school fundamentals with the modern tools that can skyrocket your business. We talk about the P-word that every agent avoid...
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Entrepreneurship
Business,
Society & Culture,
Relationships
Episodes (20/349)
Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
Conversations Create Commissions: Prospecting, Skills, and Consistency with Jeff Quintin
This morning, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my longtime friend and industry legend, Jeff Quintin, CEO of The Quintin Group. Jeff and I go way back—over two decades of friendship, competition, and growth in this wild business of real estate. In this episode, we dive into what’s really working in today’s market, what’s always worked, and how to combine proven old-school fundamentals with the modern tools that can skyrocket your business. We talk about the P-word that every agent avoid...
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15 hours ago
34 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
From Socks To Sales: Building A Real Estate Routine That Works with Tim Garrity
On this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and industry peer, Tim Garrity—a Philly real estate leader known for relentless consistency, content-driven marketing, and building a business that serves both his clients and his life. We dig into the habits that actually move the needle (hello, 5 AM start times and “eat the frog”), why consistency beats intensity, how to win in a tough market, and the mindset shift every agent needs to make before Q1. Key Takeaways Consistency is the advan...
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1 week ago
42 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
Survive, Then Thrive: Adaptability, Leadership & Philly Real Estate with Chris Somers
I sat down with my longtime friend (and friendly competitor) Chris Somers, CEO of The Somers Team. We’ve both been in this wild real estate world for 22 years, and today we went straight at it—adaptability, leadership, and getting deals to the finish line when the market isn’t giving anyone freebies. I opened with a line that anchors me: “The most successful people are those who accept and adapt to constant change.” That’s been our story—from the financial crisis to zero rates, inflation, and...
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2 weeks ago
38 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
Smash the Mold: Reinventing Real Estate with Kevelyn Guzman
In this dynamic episode of Be the Solution, host Maria Quattrone sits down with powerhouse real estate leader Kevelyn Guzman, a woman who's not only reshaped how brokerages operate—but how leaders lead. As Regional Vice President at Coldwell Banker Warburg, Kevelyn has spent more than two decades building innovative, people-first solutions for New York City’s most competitive real estate environment. She played a pivotal role in the firm’s 2021 acquisition by Coldwell Banker and has since red...
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3 weeks ago
41 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
From Burnout to Boundless: Craig Lerch on Reinventing a Real Estate Life
What happens when the name on the door stops feeling like success and starts feeling like a cage? Craig Lurch, a Philadelphia real estate veteran and son of a broker, tells the raw story of smashing his “snow globe”—leaving his own brokerage, confronting ego, and rebuilding a career around three simple funnels: change lives, make money, have fun. It wasn’t tidy. It cost real money, pride, and a few tears. But it delivered clarity, scale, and a daily rhythm that protects energy and multiplies ...
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4 weeks ago
55 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
What if the “how” isn’t the hurdle, but your ego is?
What if your clients didn’t need you in the room to feel fully served? We sit down with Guillermo Salas—born and raised in Philly, now raising four kids in Madrid—to unpack how he moved abroad, kept his real estate business thriving, and actually got closer to the life he wanted. The surprise isn’t that remote real estate works; it’s that leading with transparency and well-documented systems can grow your business while you live where you feel most alive. Guillermo walks us through the pivot...
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1 month ago
41 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
Home Inspection Secrets That Can Save Your Next Deal with Corwin Jackson
Ever wonder what's really happening during those crucial hours of a home inspection? In our eye-opening conversation with returning guest Corwin Jackson, we pull back the curtain on this pivotal moment in the real estate transaction that can make or break a deal. Corwin dismantles the common misconception that home inspectors are "deal killers," explaining their true purpose is to provide an objective assessment of a property's current condition. We explore why those aging roof systems, hidd...
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1 month ago
23 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
Dial, Grind, Close: How Robin Martin Brute-Forced His Way to Success
What if the answer you've been searching for is simply putting in the work? That's the powerful message Robin Martin, leader of Premier Home Team at Keller Williams, shares in this compelling conversation about persistence, discipline, and accountability in real estate. Drawing from his background as a college track coach, Robin reveals how he "brute-forced" his way to success in just six years through relentless activity. He transparently breaks down his journey from making 5,000 dials to g...
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1 month ago
35 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
The Power of Discipline and Relentlessness: Michelle Berman - Mikel's Journey
What if the question that annoyed you throughout childhood became the guiding principle for your success? For Michelle Berman-Mikel, founder of Beyond the Method, her father's persistent question after every swim meet—"Was that the best you could do today?"—transformed from a frustrating interrogation into the cornerstone of her business philosophy. Michelle reveals how discipline and relentlessness became her defining traits, sharing candidly how these qualities enabled her to build a thriv...
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1 month ago
47 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
Building Your Real Estate Empire One Relationship at a Time
The secret to lasting success in real estate isn't found in flashy marketing campaigns or viral social media strategies—it's built one meaningful relationship at a time. Broker Gina Romano reveals how this philosophy has fueled her 21-year career during a candid conversation with Maria Quattrone on the Be the Solution podcast. "In relationships, the little things are the big things," quotes Gina, sharing how she's cultivated a business so rooted in authentic connections that she "would never...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
Life by Design: Overcoming Fear and Living with Purpose
What does it truly mean to live life by design? In this powerful conversation with returning guest Dan Zytowski, we explore the transformative philosophy that "life begins when you step outside your comfort zone." Dan shares his journey from being a self-described "depressed millionaire" flipping houses to creating a life centered on purpose, presence, and authentic relationships. His refreshing perspective challenges conventional thinking about success, encouraging listeners to stop w...
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2 months ago
54 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
Harnessing Fear, Honoring Culture: Jay Doran on Self-Mastery and Building Vision-Driven Businesses
What would you attempt if you knew you couldn't fail? This question lies at the heart of entrepreneurship, where fear often becomes the invisible barrier between where we are and where we want to be. Jay Doran, culture expert and founder of Culture Matters, takes us on a journey through the complex relationship between fear and organizational culture. "When I'm not sharing my vision out of fear, I'm not showing up as the best version of myself," Jay reveals, highlighting how personal limitat...
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2 months ago
42 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
From Real Estate to Soul Coach: Jennifer Maher's Journey of Transformation
Jennifer Maher's return to the Be The Solution podcast takes us on a profound journey from her days as a real estate professional to her current calling as a soulful prosperity coach. What begins as a conversation about Buddhist philosophy—Jennifer reveals she's an ordained Buddhist priest—quickly evolves into a masterclass on personal transformation and authentic living. Drawing from her remarkable life story that includes overcoming addiction in her twenties, Jennifer shares the exact mome...
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2 months ago
33 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
Revamp365: The Software Revolutionizing Real Estate Investment
Drew Farnese's journey from flipping houses to creating revolutionary real estate investment software reveals how mindset shapes business success. After years of manually analyzing MLS data through Excel spreadsheets to find profitable investment properties, Drew transformed this process into Revamp365.ai – a platform that automatically evaluates thousands of listings to identify only the most profitable opportunities. What makes this approach so powerful? Rather than spending countless hour...
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3 months ago
31 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
When to Call the Short Sale Expert: Insights from Matt Merenoff
Uncovering the truth about today's real estate market reveals a surprising reality: short sales didn't disappear after COVID - they're hiding in plain sight. Matthew Marinoff of Real Estate Recovery Group returns to the Be the Solution podcast to shatter common misconceptions and expose the current landscape of distressed properties. Drawing on two decades of expertise, Matt explains how the "COVID era" created a perfect storm of financial vulnerability. Homeowners who exhausted loan modific...
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3 months ago
32 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
When You Stop Trying So Hard, Magic Happens
What if the key to real estate success isn't working harder, but shifting your energy? That transformative question lies at the heart of this eye-opening conversation with veteran Philadelphia real estate professional Janice Bensock. Drawing on 21 years of industry experience, Janice shares her remarkable journey from operating in constant "doing mode" to embracing a more balanced approach that welcomes abundance through allowing. Her story of starting a real estate school after a casual tho...
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3 months ago
38 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
Mastering the Open House: Persistence, People, and the Path to Real Estate Success
Persistence is the vehicle that carries ambition to success. This powerful truth serves as the foundation for our conversation with Philadelphia real estate veteran Pam Rosser-Thistle, who has built a thriving business by mastering one fundamental activity: open houses. Pam conducts 50-75 open houses annually, revealing why they form the "top of the funnel" for her entire business model. Rather than simply showing up and hoping for the best, she approaches each event with strategic precision...
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3 months ago
32 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
Mastering the Art of Connection in Real Estate Success with Coach Lucy
What does it truly take to succeed in real estate? Coach Lucy reveals the answer isn't complicated, but it demands something many aren't willing to give: pure, unadulterated will. Coach Lucy joins Maria to share how her Winner's Wednesday Productivity Bootcamp is transforming real estate agents through a simple formula. Unlike typical networking events or workshops, Lucy's bootcamp creates an atmosphere of activation where agents learn to connect effectively with potential clients. After 25 ...
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4 months ago
33 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
Missing 20% of Your Work Time Equals 2.4 Lost Months
Ever wonder why some sales professionals consistently hit their numbers while others struggle? The answer might be simpler than you think. Today I'm sharing a powerful realization from our morning success huddle that shocked my entire team. We've all had those days when picking up the phone feels impossible, but what's the real cost of giving in to that resistance? The math is startling: missing just one day of calls each week – whether all at once or spread across half-days – equals 20% of ...
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4 months ago
4 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
From Pebble to Avalanche: How AI Transforms Real Estate Business
Growth happens when you step outside your comfort zone—a principle perfectly exemplified by real estate innovators Stacie and Bruno as they pioneered AI integration into their business. What began as experimentation with new technologies evolved into a comprehensive system that now saves them 8-12 hours weekly while enhancing their digital presence and client reach. The duo pulls back the curtain on their journey with AI tools like Chat GPT, Canva, and CapCut, revealing how these technologie...
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4 months ago
39 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
This morning, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my longtime friend and industry legend, Jeff Quintin, CEO of The Quintin Group. Jeff and I go way back—over two decades of friendship, competition, and growth in this wild business of real estate. In this episode, we dive into what’s really working in today’s market, what’s always worked, and how to combine proven old-school fundamentals with the modern tools that can skyrocket your business. We talk about the P-word that every agent avoid...