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Rise Above The Ranks: A Real Estate Podcast

Rise Above The Ranks: A Real Estate Podcast

By The Blueprint

Rise Above The Ranks is a real estate podcast hosted by James Harris and David Parnes, dedicated to helping you elevate your game as a real estate agent. Each week, they will take one pressing topic or issue facing real estate agents everywhere and will tell you exactly what you should know about it. An added bonus, they're going to share stories from their experience and give you the advice they wish their younger selves could've heard, so you don't make the same mistakes they made. Stay up-to-date on the world of residential real estate w/ their free newsletter, www.readtheblueprint.com.
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Our 2023 Real Estate Predictions and How to Succeed Ft. Jason Oppenheim of Selling Sunset

Rise Above The Ranks: A Real Estate PodcastDec 12, 2022

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How To Leverage Authenticity In Real Estate Social Media

How To Leverage Authenticity In Real Estate Social Media

Rise Above The Ranks is an Estate Media real estate podcast hosted by James Harris and David Parnes, dedicated to helping you elevate your game as a real estate agent. In this episode, they sit down with entrepreneur, founder, content creator and real estate agent Toby Corban! They discuss getting into the business, culture shock authenticity and value in Social Media, and the change in the industry! This podcast is presented by Boomtown Pro. The platform that powers James & David’s business. It generates, qualifies & manages high-quality leads that convert into closings, for you. To receive $250 in free leads, visit www.insiderealestate.com/blueprint.

Apr 11, 202432:06
How Did Tony B Get Millions Of Views As A Real Estate Social Media Star?

How Did Tony B Get Millions Of Views As A Real Estate Social Media Star?

Rise Above The Ranks is an Estate Media real estate podcast hosted by James Harris and David Parnes, dedicated to helping you elevate your game as a real estate agent. In this episode, they sit down with realtor, entrepreneur, and content creator Anthony Bernardo, aka Tony B, of @island_wide_realty. They discuss getting into the industry, the importance of consistency, the role of social media in real estate and more! This podcast is presented by Boomtown Pro. The platform that powers James & David’s business. It generates, qualifies & manages high-quality leads that convert into closings, for you. To receive $250 in free leads, visit www.insiderealestate.com/blueprint.

Mar 20, 202423:02
The Blueprint is joining Estate Media! They're BACK and re-uniting with Josh Flagg.

The Blueprint is joining Estate Media! They're BACK and re-uniting with Josh Flagg.

James and David are joined by Josh Flagg to catch up on all things and talk about joining Estate Media to bring you more episodes of Rise Above The Ranks and your favorite newsletter!

Feb 23, 202415:27
We have a huge announcement

We have a huge announcement

Today’s the day! For the last year, we have been working on our first-ever real estate course, and now we are making it available to you!

Our course 'The 1% Blueprint, How You Can Master The Art Of Selling Luxury Real Estate', teaches you everything you need to know about how to dominate the luxury market.

We have an exclusive offer that, right now, we are only revealing to you, our Blueprint audience at a significant discount.

If you are one of the first 250 people to purchase the course, you will become a member of our Founders Club, where you will receive unparalleled access to us.

Learn more: www.learntheblueprint.com

We wish we had a course like this when we were starting out!



Aug 22, 202310:48
Special guest Tracy Tutor on finding leads & time management

Special guest Tracy Tutor on finding leads & time management

Part 2 of our entertaining and informative conversation with legendary real estate agent Tracy Tutor of "Bravo's Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles."

She shares her incredible time-management skills, how she structures her jam-packed schedule, and her clever methods for finding real estate leads.

These tips show why she is a legend in our business and a good friend. Be sure to check out part 1.

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes.

Subscribe here: www.readtheblueprint.com

Jul 26, 202315:10
How to build a top performing real estate team

How to build a top performing real estate team

Chief Strategy Officer of Inside Real Estate, Grier Allen sits down with James Harris and David Parnes to talk about how they built their team to number 2 overall in the nation, surpassing $750,000,000 in total sales.

They discuss how to structure a team, how to motivate them, and what to do throughout their week to keep them on track.

This podcast is presented by Boomtown, you deserve to work with the best and when it comes to real estate CRMs!

To claim $750 in free digital marketing credit, visit boomtownroi.com/blueprint and use promo code: BLUEPRINT

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate.

Subscribe here: www.readtheblueprint.com

Jul 19, 202341:22
Special guest Tracy Tutor busts biggest myths about real estate TV shows

Special guest Tracy Tutor busts biggest myths about real estate TV shows

Legendary real estate agent Tracy Tutor, star of Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles", reunites with her former co-stars James Harris and David Parnes for a revealing conversation about what goes on behind the scenes of the hit show, and how it differs from the reality of the industry.

This podcast is presented by Boomtown, you deserve to work with the best and when it comes to real estate CRMs!

To claim $750 in free digital marketing credit, visit boomtownroi.com/blueprint and use promo code: BLUEPRINT

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. Subscribe here: www.readtheblueprint.com

Jul 12, 202319:15
Our very best tips for realtors in this market

Our very best tips for realtors in this market

Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share the VERY BEST tips they’ve learned in their two decades of the real estate business. These are the approaches that helped them reach $1 billion in total sales. If you’re thinking about getting into real estate, or want to up your game, make sure to watch this! This podcast is presented by Boomtown, you deserve to work with the best and when it comes to real estate CRMs! To claim $750 in free digital marketing credit, visit boomtownroi.com/blueprint and use promo code: BLUEPRINT The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. Subscribe here: www.readtheblueprint.com

Jun 27, 202314:30
How to go from $0 to $100,000,000 in annual sales

How to go from $0 to $100,000,000 in annual sales

Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes are joined by their two young colleagues, Kris Everett and Vinny Morales, who explain how they went from $0 in annual real estate sales to $100,000,000. They share their successful approaches, identify avoidable mistakes other agents make, and give their best pieces of advice for new real estate agents.

This podcast is presented by Boomtown, you deserve to work with the best and when it comes to real estate CRMs!

To claim $750 in free digital marketing credit, visit boomtownroi.com/blueprint and use promo code: BLUEPRINT

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes.

Subscribe here: www.readtheblueprint.com

Jun 21, 202320:22
Biggest mistakes we made & what they taught us

Biggest mistakes we made & what they taught us

Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) discuss the biggest mistakes they’ve made in their real estate careers and the valuable lessons they learned from them.

This podcast is presented by Boomtown, you deserve to work with the best and when it comes to real estate CRMs!

To claim $750 in free digital marketing credit, visit boomtownroi.com/blueprint and use promo code: BLUEPRINT

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate.

Powered by James Harris & David Parnes."The Morning Brew of Real Estate" - The Broke Agent

Subscribe here: www.readtheblueprint.com

Jun 14, 202314:29
Two crazy deals we just saw + 2023 housing trends

Two crazy deals we just saw + 2023 housing trends

Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their real estate market update halfway into 2023. James & David talk about what they've learned, where they think the market will go in the next 6 months, and advice for how to prepare for what's next.

This podcast is presented by Boomtown, you deserve to work with the best and when it comes to real estate CRMs!

To claim $750 in free digital marketing credit, visit boomtownroi.com/blueprint and use promo code: BLUEPRINT

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes.


Jun 07, 202315:33
How we sold $3,000,000,000 of real estate in 10 years
Feb 27, 202301:01:15
Our 2023 Real Estate Predictions and How to Succeed Ft. Jason Oppenheim of Selling Sunset

Our 2023 Real Estate Predictions and How to Succeed Ft. Jason Oppenheim of Selling Sunset

Realtor guru Jason Oppenheim (star of “Selling Sunset”) joins fellow real estate experts James Harris & David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) to talk about their predictions for the housing market in 2023. They talk about what you can expect for your buyers and sellers, interest rates, generating leads, and how to succeed in a mild recession. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to up your game, you’ll be prepared for what’s to come next year after listening to this episode.

This episode was filmed at the Pendry Residences in West Hollywood. For more information about purchasing a unit, please visit their website: https://pendryresidencesweho.com/

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. www.readtheblueprint.com

Dec 12, 202215:35
How To Best Pitch a Listing

How To Best Pitch a Listing

Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their tips for how to pitch a real estate listing. They share the strategies that helped them sell billions in real estate. They take you step-by-step through the process, from research to marketing to all the details in between. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to up your game, you’ll learn how to pitch a real estate listing and avoid the all-too-common mistakes that some realtors make.

This podcast is presented by Symba, which makes it easy to manage your business health and taxes as a real estate agent, https://www.getsymba.com/blueprint. 

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com

Nov 21, 202216:53
How to Run Your Real Estate Business

How to Run Your Real Estate Business

Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their tips for how to run your real estate business. They share the strategies that helped them build their billion-dollar brand. They take you step-by-step through the process, from budgeting to investing to find a good accountant to all the details in between. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to up your game, you’ll learn how to run your real estate business and avoid the all-too-common mistakes that some realtors make.

This podcast is presented by Symba, makes it easy to manage your business health and taxes as a real estate agent, https://www.getsymba.com/blueprint.   

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com

Nov 14, 202214:01
How To Brand Yourself in Real Estate ft. Mauricio Umansky of Buying Beverly Hills on Netflix

How To Brand Yourself in Real Estate ft. Mauricio Umansky of Buying Beverly Hills on Netflix

Realtor guru Mauricio Umansky (star of “Buying Beverly Hills”) joins fellow real estate experts James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) to share tips for how to brand yourself in the real estate industry. They walk you step-by-step through the entire process  and share secrets that have helped them sell billions in real estate. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to up your game, you’ll learn how to brand yourself and avoid the common mistakes that some realtors make.

This podcast is presented by Symba, makes it easy to manage your business health and taxes as a real estate agent, https://www.getsymba.com/blueprint.  

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com

Nov 07, 202218:36
How to Negotiate Like a Pro Ft. Mauricio Umansky of Buying Beverly Hills on Netflix
Oct 31, 202221:60
How to Handle Price Reductions in Real Estate

How to Handle Price Reductions in Real Estate

Realtor gurus James Harris & David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their secrets for how to door-knock on homes. They share the strategies that helped them sell billions of dollars in real estate. They take you step-by-step through the door-knocking process. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to drum up more business, you’ll learn how to door-knock on homes successfully and avoid all-too-common mistakes that some realtors make. In case you didn’t know, the guys door-knocked 5 years in a row, almost 100 doors a week, so this is a cannot-miss episode that will surely elevate your career!

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com

Oct 24, 202213:20
How to Master Social Media as a Real Estate Agent

How to Master Social Media as a Real Estate Agent

Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their tips for how to master social media in real estate. They share the strategies that helped them build their billion-dollar brand. They take you step-by-step through the process, from growing your audience to developing content to all the details in between. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to up your game, you’ll learn how to master social media in real estate and avoid the all-too-common mistakes that some realtors make.

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com

Oct 17, 202214:18
How to Work With Developers as a Real Estate Agent

How to Work With Developers as a Real Estate Agent

Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their tips for how to work with developers. They share the strategies that helped them sell billions of dollars in real estate. They take you step-by-step through the process, from the pitch to the deals to all the details in between. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to up your game, you’ll learn how to work with developers and avoid all the common mistakes that some realtors make.

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com

Oct 10, 202217:05
How to Door-Knock in Real Estate

How to Door-Knock in Real Estate

Realtor gurus James Harris & David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their secrets for how to door-knock on homes. They share the strategies that helped them sell billions of dollars in real estate. They take you step-by-step through the door-knocking process. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to drum up more business, you’ll learn how to door-knock on homes successfully and avoid all-too-common mistakes that some realtors make. In case you didn’t know, the guys door-knocked 5 years in a row, almost 100 doors a week, so this is a cannot-miss episode that will surely elevate your career!

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com

Oct 03, 202215:38
How To Win Repeat Business with Clients

How To Win Repeat Business with Clients

Realtor gurus James Harris & David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their best tips on how to win repeat business with clients. They share the strategies that helped them sell billions of dollars in real estate. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to up your game, you’ll learn how to win repeat business with clients and avoid common mistakes that some realtors make.

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com


Sep 26, 202212:59
How To Set Realistic Expectations for Your Sellers

How To Set Realistic Expectations for Your Sellers

Realtor gurus James Harris & David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their best tips on how to set realistic expectations for your home sellers. They share the strategies for negotiations, listings, and setting home sale prices that helped them sell billions of dollars in real estate. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to up your game, you’ll learn how to set realistic expectations for your home sellers and avoid the common mistakes that some realtors make.

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com

Sep 19, 202212:32
How To Get More Eyes on Your Listing

How To Get More Eyes on Your Listing

Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their secrets on how to get more clicks on your real estate listings. They share the strategies that helped them sell billions of dollars in real estate. They take you step-by-step through the listing process, from planning to marketing and all the details in between. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to up your game, you’ll learn how to get more clicks on your real estate listings and avoid the all-too-common mistakes that some realtors make.

The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com



Sep 12, 202211:03
How To Break Into The Luxury Real Estate Market

How To Break Into The Luxury Real Estate Market

Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their tips for how to break into the luxury market. They share the strategies that helped them sell billions of dollars in real estate. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to up your game, you’ll learn how to break into the luxury market and avoid the all-too-common mistakes that some realtors make.

This podcast is presented by The Blueprint, a free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com

Sep 05, 202212:60
How To Cold Call in Real Estate

How To Cold Call in Real Estate

Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their secrets on how to make great cold calls. They share the strategies that helped them sell billions of dollars in real estate. They give you their formula for the cold-calling process, from planning to introductions to dealing with those expected and dreaded No’s! Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to up your game, you’ll learn how to make great cold calls and avoid the all-too-common mistakes that some realtors make.

This podcast is presented by The Blueprint, a free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com

Aug 29, 202216:36
How To Run A Successful Open House

How To Run A Successful Open House

Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their tips for how to run a successful open house. They share the strategies that helped them sell billions of dollars in real estate. They take you step-by-step through the open house process, from planning to marketing and all the details in between. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to up your game, you’ll learn how to run a successful open house and avoid the all-too-common mistakes that some realtors make.

This podcast is presented by The Blueprint, a free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com

Aug 22, 202212:10
How To Pick The Right Brokerage

How To Pick The Right Brokerage

Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their tips for how to pick the right brokerage. They will help you find the brokerage that suits you best. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to make a change, you’ll learn how to pick the right brokerage and avoid all the common mistakes that some realtors make.

This podcast is presented by The Blueprint, a free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com 

Aug 12, 202210:13
Rise Above The Ranks Trailer

Rise Above The Ranks Trailer

Rise Above The Ranks is a real estate podcast hosted by James Harris and David Parnes, dedicated to helping you elevate your game as a real estate agent. Each week, they will take one pressing topic or issue facing real estate agents everywhere and will tell you exactly what you should know about it. An added bonus, they're going to share stories from their experience and give you the advice they wish their younger selves could've heard, so you don't make the same mistakes they made


This is in conjunction with The Blueprint, a free bi-weekly newsletter covering all of the top stories in real estate. Subscribe at www.readtheblueprint.com 

Aug 11, 202201:00