In this episode of the agentXcel Podcast, Chris talks with Cliff Martin, a Los Angeles born Realtor who moved his family to Tri Cities, Washington and closed 29 homes in his first year in a brand new market.

Cliff failed the real estate exam eight times, passed on the ninth, and is now a top one percent agent in the United States. This conversation blends real estate strategy with faith, resilience, and serving people through some of the toughest moments of their lives.

Cliff shares how he left banking and trucking to pursue real estate, pushed through embarrassment and doubt around the licensing exam, and later made the bold decision to move to a market where he knew no one.

He relied on hustle and creativity like door knocking, driving Uber, and handing out Cliff Bars with his card attached. Those efforts brought him 29 closings in his first year in a new city.

Chris and Cliff also talk about working two states at once and using support and structure to do more with less stress, as well as what he is doing today to stay in the top one percent of Realtors. They discuss money, debt, and why financial wisdom gives you the ability to serve without desperation.

This episode is for any agent who feels discouraged, stuck, or determined to build a business with purpose. Cliff's story is a reminder that with belief, grit, and consistency all things are possible.

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