Back in 2005, my first broker told me that only family real estate partnerships work. Well, my partner Jonathan and I have proven that theory wrong! We’ve been a dynamic duo since 2014, first on someone else’s team, and then launching The Heard Newman Team in 2016. With Jonathan celebrating his 40th birthday and us marking 10 years together, I thought I’d share how we’ve built a successful partnership, racking up nearly $200 million in homes active, pending, and closed for 2024.
So, what’s our secret sauce?
Jonathan and I have complementary skills that make us a powerhouse team. Jonathan, our “outside dog,” loves driving around, scouting lots, and sealing deals on the golf course. Meanwhile, with my Master’s in PR, I thrive on crafting listing strategies, marketing, and mentoring our team and students in The Elevated Agent Collective. Together, we achieve more than we ever could alone by sticking to our “zones of genius.”
But it’s not all rainbows and unicorns.
We’re very different people, which can be annoying. He’s the tortoise—slow and steady—while I’m the hare, always in a hurry. My early morning calls and texts drive him nuts, and his slower pace frustrates me. Despite this, we’ve focused on our strengths and built a team to support us, creating opportunities for new members to shine.
Thinking about partnering up or growing a team? Here are some questions to ponder:
- What parts of your business energize you?
- What parts drain you?
- If you could wave a magic wand, what would your ideal workday look like?
In The Elevated Agent Collective, we have an entire module on maximizing your revenue-generating activities and figuring out the support you need to be your happiest and most productive. From hiring a housekeeper to building a real estate team, it’s all about creating the life you want. The Elevated Agent Collective is where I’ll give you the strategies and systems, mindset support, and energetic up-levels I’ve personally used to go from zero to $200m worth of listings in our pipeline. It’s time to build the real estate empire you know you’re worthy of.
