Reside Platform Podcast
Welcome to Reside Platform Podcast! Join us as we discuss all things real estate and business related. As four entrepreneurs who own real estate companies in tech, investors, real estate, and management, and eight-figure coaching companies, we offer unique insights and expertise on the latest trends and news in the industry. From marketing strategies to client acquisition, we share our experiences and tips on how to succeed in the competitive world of real estate. We also explore current events and trends that impact us all, providing valuable insights and actionable advice for listeners. Join us for engaging conversations and practical advice on how to thrive in the fast-paced world of real estate and business.
Reside Platform Podcast
Ponds, Smart Lists, and the Follow-Up System That Works
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If your CRM feels overwhelming, it’s not because you “need more leads”—it’s because your system isn’t set up to tell you what to do next. In Part 2 of this database optimization series, Lauren Holland and Brooke break down the practical, day-to-day workflow that keeps leads from falling through the cracks: how to route leads to the right people, why instant response matters, how to use ponds to recover overlooked opportunities, and the simple daily routine (inbox, tasks, smart lists) that keeps a real estate team’s pipeline full. They also cover the most common CRM mistakes (stale stages, overdue tasks, missing activity logs, ignored past clients, messy data) and how team leaders can build accountability without micromanaging—so your CRM becomes a tool your team actually uses, not a place where deals go to die.
Chapters
- (00:00:00) Your CRM is either working for you—or against you (Part 2 kickoff)
- (00:03:00) Lead flow 101: what it is and why it matters
- (00:03:45) The #1 lead flow mistake: missing filters (price, location, specialty)
- (00:05:10) Instant response: why leads die when nothing happens
- (00:08:10) Qualification standards: expectations for speed-to-lead and follow-up
- (00:10:55) Ponds: what they are and how to work them (they’re not dead leads)
- (00:14:05) Daily workflow that prevents cracks: Inbox → Tasks → Smart Lists
- (00:20:55) “Power hours”: the realistic time commitment to keep pipeline full
- (00:28:15) Common CRM mistakes + fixes (stages, tasks, logging, past clients, bad data)
- (00:41:00) Accountability that scales: what leaders should inspect weekly/daily
Links and Resources:
- Team Leader Secrets by Suneet Agarwal
- Reside Platform
- Reside Platform Website
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