In this episode of the Agent Rise Podcast, Neil Mathweg shares the ultimate guide for real estate agents starting fresh in a NEW market or building their business WITHOUT a big sphere. Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Neil’s proven strategies will show you how to:

• BUILD a Sphere of Influence from scratch—even if it’s just 10 people to start
• DOMINATE your Chase Pillar to create IMMEDIATE opportunities
• LEVERAGE YouTube (or other attraction pillar options) to ATTRACT clients without relying on your existing network

Neil shares inspiring stories of agents who thrived despite starting with no connections and outlines a step-by-step plan to grow your business FAST. You’ll also discover the “rocket booster” strategy for building momentum and why it’s OK to start small.

📩 Get your FREE New Market Starter Checklist and start building your business today—text "MOVE" to 833-500-1135.

Chapters:

[00:00] Introduction: Starting with no sphere—can you succeed?
[01:30] Stories of agents who grew their business from nothing
[03:30] Why building a sphere starts with just 1-10 people
[04:30] The power of newsletters and staying top of mind
[06:00] The Chase Pillar: Your “rocket booster” for fast results
[08:30] Open houses, FSBOs, and expireds: Quick-start strategies
[10:00] Why YouTube is a game-changer for agents in new markets
[12:30] Overcoming objections: Confidence, time, and market knowledge
[14:30] How networking the RIGHT way leads to success
[16:00] Closing thoughts: You CAN build a thriving business anywhere

In this episode of the Agent Rise Podcast, Neil Mathweg introduces a game-changing follow-up system for real estate agents—Matchmaking! Discover how to follow up with leads without feeling pushy or salesy and learn the key to staying top of mind during the buyer's dream phase. Neil shares his proven strategies to:

• Avoid being ghosted
• Serve leads effectively
• Build raving fans by going the extra mile

Get access to the Matchmaking Tracker and start converting leads today. Text "matchmaking" to 833-500-1135 for a free guide. Don't miss this transformative approach to lead conversion!

Chapters:

[00:00] Introduction: The problem with follow-up systems
[01:30] Why leads ghost agents—and how to avoid it
[03:00] The birth of Matchmaking: Neil’s breakthrough story
[04:30] Understanding the buyer’s dream phase
[06:00] The story of criteria: Listening to buyers' needs
[07:30] The three-pillar plan to find buyers and sellers
[09:00] How Matchmaking accelerates the buying process
[10:30] Overcoming unresponsive leads
[12:00] Building raving fans with personalized follow-ups
[13:30] Why most agents fail at follow-up and how to stand out
[15:00] Get the Matchmaking Tracker and start today!

Whenever you’re ready, here are a few ways I can help you build a real estate business you love:

1. Free Resources:

• Join our Free Facebook Group to connect with like-minded agents and access weekly tips.

2. Take the Next Step:

• Buy the Agent Rise book and discover the complete framework to build a business you love.

• Join my free masterclass on the 4 Critical Keys Every Agent Needs to Succeed in 2025.

3. Work with Me:

• Hire me to speak at your next event—perfect for motivating your agents or team.

• Join Agent Rise Academy and gain the clarity, confidence, and plan you need to succeed.

• Sign up for Small Group Coaching (no more than six agents per group) for tailored support and accountability.

4. Join Us In Person:

• Be part of the Agent Rise Summit (April 27-29) in Fort Myers, FL 😎🙌🌴 a transformative 3-day live event for agents ready to level up.