BYRON LAZINE’S BLOG

How to Podcast: The Basics
I believe every entrepreneur and business owner should have a podcast. It’s the best way to connect with consumers, grow your audience, and create content that can be repurposed. But, when you’re...

The Launch of BAM
BAM (Broke Agent Media) is officially underway. I first met Eric Simon (aka The Broke Agent) at Inman Connect several years ago. We quickly became conference friends who kept in touch over the...

Taya Dicarlo Claps Back At Shocking Tiktok Comments
Last week, Byron and Eric (aka the broke agent) sat down with LA agent Taya Dicarlo. The trio discussed the TikTok trolls who labeled Taya a “Karen” and how the so-called “mass exodus” out of California is actually affecting the housing market. Taya offered her thoughts on the most-liked, misguided hate comments on her TikTok page, why TikTok has become such a toxic space when it comes to comment sections:

The Meeting Hack That Will Change Your Business Forever | Tom Toole Ft. The Broke Agent
Byron & Eric Simon (aka The Broke Agent) sit down with Philadelphia team leader Tom Toole to discuss the value of accountability, overcoming objections, and a meeting hack that will change your business forever.

Confronting LA’s $750 Million Dollar Agent | Jon Grauman
Last week, Byron interviewed the co-founder of the Grauman Rosenfield Team, Jon Grauman. Jon and Byron discussed stepping out of production as an agent, the mass exodus of people leaving California, and the announcement of Jon’s new show “wine and wisdom”.

Revealing the Most Brilliant Texas Brand | Katie Day
Last week, Byron interviewed the team leader of the Houston-based “Move Me To Texas” real estate team, Katie Day. Katie revealed the biggest feeder markets to Texas, gave her honest opinion on the phrase “Don’t California my Texas”, and answered questions on whether or not the Houston real estate market is contingent on the oil business. Katie and Byron also discussed the pros and cons of being married to a business partner.

The Unbelievable Call Scripts to Get More Listings | Loida Velasquez
This week, Byron sat down with one of the first real estate agents to start dominating on Youtube, Loida Velasquez, who has accumulated over 80,000 followers on the platform. The pair discuss helpful advice for creating video content as an agent and discuss why cold calling is still a valuable tool.

Meet the Agent Making Millions through Instagram | Shannon Gillette
Last week, Byron sat down with Shannon Gillette to discuss the flourishing Arizona real estate market.

The Truth Behind His 1.6 Million Followers | Zach Faust
Byron sits down with Zach Faust to discuss Growing on Tiktok, Virtual Real estate and how web 3.0 will change the industry.

Don’t Do This If You’re a Real Estate Agent
Here are a few dumb things that real estate agents do that they think make them money (they don’t.)

What To Do While Getting Your Real Estate License
Do these four things while getting your real estate license.

Top Agents DON’T Make These Mistakes
Don’t be “that agent” and avoid these pitfalls.