Double Your Real Estate Business in 2026: Real Talk with Joe Skousen, Ron Snow & Stephenie Flood
In this episode of Real Talk, Joe sits down with Ron Snow, CEO of Gold Capital Partners, and Stephenie Flood, COO at RE/MAX Gold, to break down the strategies top brokers are using to thrive in today’s evolving real estate market. They discuss the critical changes agents must embrace, from AI-powered tools to operational efficiencies, and share actionable advice on how to double your business in 2026 by focusing on the fundamentals of capturing, converting, and closing leads.
Ron and Stephenie also reveal how Gold Nation’s integrated ecosystem — combining real estate, mortgage, insurance, and escrow — empowers agents to work smarter, not harder. From leveraging AI to engage clients in real time to optimizing your sales funnel for maximum efficiency, this episode delivers the insights and tools agents need to increase conversions, deepen client relationships, and thrive in the changing market.
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The Current Market Moment – How market shifts create opportunities and why preparation matters now.
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Planning for 2026 Growth – Strategies to double deals, increase efficiency, and get ahead of the competition.
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Modern Lead Funnel & AI Integration – How AI tools enhance lead capture, conversation, and engagement.
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Operational Insights from Gold Nation – Aligning incentives, integrating teams, and delivering a seamless consumer experience.
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Fundamentals & Simplifying Success – Focusing on high-impact actions to drive results without overwhelm.
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AI & Technology as an Empowerment Tool – Using AI to increase engagement while keeping human connection central.
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Handling Gaps in the Funnel – Identifying and fixing common failures in capturing, conversing, committing, and closing.