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Coach James Short Podcast

Coach James Short Podcast

James Short 289 Episodes Jun 15, 2026

This podcast, hosted by James Short, provides strategies and insights for growing a real estate business. It covers topics like increasing sales, building high-performing teams, and achieving business growth. James shares his coaching methods and offers free strategy calls to listeners.

Episodes

EP147 - Coach James Short with John Cunningham: Leadership, Culture, and Mindset Strategies. Jun 15, 2026 00:27:10 How do great leaders create confidence when markets become uncertain? In this episode, James Short welcomes back John Cunningham to explore why leadership is less about predicting the future and more about helping people move from confusion to clarity. John shares practical insights on leading teams through changing market conditions, building a culture that thrives under pressure, and creating c
EP146 - Coach James Short w/ Scott Spelker: Transforming Wall Street Lessons into Real Estate Success Jun 8, 2026 00:29:45 What can real estate professionals learn from 25 years on Wall Street? In this episode, James Short sits down with Scott Spelker, a former foreign exchange trader turned top-performing real estate leader in Madison, New Jersey, to uncover how risk management, decision-making, and competitive mindset can create extraordinary results in real estate. Scott shares his journey from the fast-paced worl
Leading Through Market Shifts: Jonathan Marlow on Culture, Data & Mindset – EP145 Jun 1, 2026 00:27:02 How do great leaders guide teams through uncertainty without creating fear? Jonathan Marlow shares the mindset, communication, and coaching strategies helping agents thrive in a changing market. In this episode, Jonathan explains why the best real estate leaders rely on data, sentiment, and honest conversations, not outdated market narratives. He breaks down how giving agents “permission” to educa
Why Real Estate Needs Better Systems: Benjamin Ling on Tech & Leadership – EP144 May 25, 2026 00:25:46 Why are so many real estate businesses struggling to scale despite working harder than ever? Benjamin Ling explains how outdated systems, rising expectations, and weak leadership habits are creating unnecessary pressure across the industry. With 25 years across real estate sales and technology, Benjamin shares how platforms like Ailo are transforming property management through better communicati
How Valerie Timms Built, Scaled & Sold a Top Real Estate Business – EP143 May 18, 2026 00:25:03 
What does it really take to build a real estate business that’s profitable, scalable, and sellable? Valerie Timms shares the lessons most agency owners learn too late. In this episode, Valerie breaks down her journey from elite agent to business owner, building Timms Real Estate into a respected brand before merging with OC Real Estate. She explains why high sales volume doesn’t always mean stro
“No One’s Coming”: Mickey Lyles on Scaling Businesses Through Leadership – EP142 May 11, 2026 00:25:48 What separates businesses that scale from those that stay stuck? Mickey Lyles reveals the leadership, systems, and accountability principles that turn growth into reality. In this episode, Mickey shares the hard lessons that shaped his “No one’s coming” mindset after personal loss and the 2008 recession. He explains why most trades and family businesses struggle to grow—resistance to change, weak
Calm Leadership Wins Deals: Scott Kinder on Communication & Execution – EP141 May 4, 2026 00:27:36 Why do most teams fail even when they have the right people and plans? Scott Kinder breaks down how leadership, communication, and mindset directly impact execution and results. A former US Army Green Beret and leadership coach, Scott shares how calm leadership becomes contagious, why communication breaks down through assumptions and fear, and how top performers simplify chaos by focusing on “wha
From Addiction to 128 Ironmans: Todd Crandell’s Mindset for Total Reinvention – EP140 Apr 27, 2026 00:27:50 How do you rebuild your life after hitting rock bottom? Todd Crandell shares the raw truth behind overcoming addiction and transforming pain into purpose. From 13 years of addiction, homelessness, and arrests to completing 128 Ironmans, Todd’s story is a masterclass in resilience, mindset, and personal reinvention. In this episode, he breaks down how unresolved trauma fuels destructive behaviors—
72+ Sales in 3 Years: Tom Agmon’s Auction & Work Ethic Formula – EP139 Apr 20, 2026 00:14:20 How does a new agent hit 70+ sales in just three years? Tom Agmon breaks down the mindset, discipline, and auction strategy behind rapid success. In this episode, Tom shares what it really takes to stand out in a high-demand, low-supply market. From building strong client relationships to mastering auctions within a process-driven team, he explains why consistency beats talent every time. You’ll
Buy Smarter in 2026: George Cherchian on Prestige Property Strategy – EP138 Apr 13, 2026 00:18:24 Why are smart buyers winning in today’s competitive property market? George Cherchian reveals the strategy behind securing premium homes with clarity and confidence. In this episode, George shares how buyer advocacy is reshaping real estate, especially across Sydney’s prestige markets. From his early start at 19 to building a specialised buyers agency, he breaks down why clarity, certainty, and p
From Agent to Owner: Brett Storrier on Growth, Family & Regional Markets – EP137 Apr 6, 2026 00:25:31 What does it take to build a real estate business without sacrificing family life? Brett Storrier shares the reality behind launching a new agency while navigating a changing market. With 20+ years in real estate, Brett dives into the shift from agent to business owner, the rapid evolution of technology, compliance, and AI, and what’s really driving growth in regional markets like Goulburn. He un
Stop Losing Staff & Start Growing Profit: Steve Owen’s Leadership Playbook – EP136 Mar 30, 2026 00:20:20 Why are so many businesses losing great people, and profits, with them? Steve Owen breaks down the real reason staff turnover is costing you more than you think. With 30+ years across leadership, HR, and business growth, Steve shares the hard truths most owners ignore. From the difference between public vs private sector leadership to why technical experts often fail as leaders, this episode dive

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