Million Dollar Agent

Hosted by John McGrath, Tom Panos & Troy Malcolm

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382

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Aug 2026

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Practical tips and strategies from Australia’s leading real estate minds on how to massively grow your sales business.

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August 20, 202628 min

A tribute to Dr. Fred Grose

Send us Fan Mail We pay tribute to Dr Fred Gross and unpack the coaching principles that shaped how we think about purpose, performance, and real estate success. We share the practical rules we still use to build a bigger business without losing the life we are working for. Dr Fred’s impact on Australian and New Zealand real estate coaching and training Designing a magnificent life and treating business as the vehicle Building daily “tens” that keep energy and purpose alive Doubling results by getting better rather than just doing more hours Finding mooring lines that hold us back and changing the story we tell ourselves Focusing on the inner market we control rather than the external market we cannot Using better dialogue with vendors and buyers because words change lives Prioritising dollar-productive activities and tracking time to cut wasted effort Mastermind groups, vulnerability, and being the person you are proud to be Accountability partners plus rewards and non-rewards to lock in commitment Dr Fred taught people how to make more money. His greatest lesson was what to do with the life that money gave you. Our deepest condolences go to his beautiful wife Victoria, his family, and to everyone who loved him. Rest in peace, Dr Fred Grosse. Thank you for helping so many of us design a magnificent life!

August 7, 202648 min

Live Q&A from the Black Belt Retreat 4-5 Aug

Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at the Black Belt Retreat on 4–5 August, this Q&A session features Tom Panos, John McGrath, and Troy Malcolm answering real questions from attendees. Covering market conditions, pricing conversations, leadership, recruitment and high-performance strategies, this episode delivers practical insights and actionable advice for real estate professionals.

July 21, 202631 min

Australia's Top Agents: What’s Their Hidden Code?

Send us Fan Mail We reveal what Australia’s top real estate agents have in common and why their results stay strong even when the market turns. McGrath awards night reflections and why a tighter format works The market splitting into confident operators and agents who are struggling Common traits across top agents: confidence, integrity, humility and zero spruik Listening skills, product knowledge and preparation as competitive advantages Work ethic, team standards and a constant drive to improve Consistency over decades and what it really takes to stay on top Why disciplined process beats relying on flair or charisma Rugby league as a metaphor for business resilience What top auction agents do differently: buyer work and over-communication How to deliver tough price feedback without losing the vendor

June 5, 202616 min

How to Thrive in this New Market

Send us Fan Mail Calling it a “bad market” is the fastest way to talk yourself out of doing great work. We unpack why the current Australian real estate cycle is better understood as a new market, and how that single mindset shift changes your confidence, your conversations, and your ability to win listings and grow market share even when prices have softened. We get practical on what separates thriving agents from everyone else: energetic yet calm presence, leadership with vendors, and the courage to talk price early and clearly. We dig into the 30 day comparables rule, why outdated sales evidence quietly kills campaigns, and how the best operators realign guides fast based on buyer feedback before a property slips into the stale zone. If you’ve got an owner clinging to last year’s expectations, you’ll hear a clean approach to resetting the conversation with facts and context, without drama. We also zoom out to the realities driving buyer behaviour, from interest rates and cost of living pressure to seasonal shifts like spring stock. The through-line is simple: deals still happen when you do the job properly, tighten the gap between buyer and seller, and communicate like a pro.

May 4, 202621 min

How Top Agents Win When Buyers Pull Back

Send us Fan Mail The market hasn’t “stopped” it’s just stopped carrying lazy habits. We’re three weeks out from AREC, and the timing couldn’t be better because this is exactly when real estate agents find out whether they’re doing the work or just taking orders. We unpack the practical fundamentals that still sell property in a softer Australian real estate market: doing serious buyer work (more depth, more follow-up, better dialogue), tightening your vendor communication around price, and using real buyer feedback to keep expectations aligned with today’s market value. We also talk about set-to-sell meetings, why hyper-product knowledge matters more than ever, and how to speak with calm confidence when interest rates rise and the buyer-seller gap widens. Along the way, we share stories about standout performers and what great agents do differently, including generosity, humility, and discipline. The big takeaway is simple: you can’t control the Reserve Bank or the headlines, but you can control your process, your conversations, and the energy you bring to every campaign. What’s the one skill you’re doubling down on before the year ends?

April 14, 202618 min

Your 10-Point Plan in a Transition Market

Send us Fan Mail A single headline can freeze a buyer, spook an agent, and quietly sabotage a sale. So we strip the noise away and get practical about what actually works when the market shifts from easy momentum to cautious decision-making across East Coast Australia and beyond. We unpack what a transition market demands from a real estate agent: resetting vendor expectations early, giving direct feedback after every inspection, and pricing based on what has sold in the last 60 days not what sold six months ago. We also dig into the skill gap that shows up fast when enquiry levels drop: buyer management. If your buyer plan starts and ends with calling people after Saturday opens, you’re leaving deals on the table. Strong agents build a database, stay in touch, learn buyer motivation, and create private appointment urgency without relying on the portals to do the heavy lifting. Then we get into deal-making: when to take a clean pre-auction offer, why “being a hero” can backfire, and how to negotiate with calm certainty instead of nervous pressure. We finish with one of the most useful owner-occupier frames in a changing property market: the changeover gap. If you’re buying and selling in the same market, the gap often matters more than the headline price, especially for upgraders chasing long-term value. If this helped you think clearer about selling, buying, or leading clients through uncertainty, subscribe, share it with a mate in real estate, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

April 10, 202633 min

No Rolex Needed

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March 30, 202637 min

This Hurts Trust & Damages Relationships

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March 12, 202623 min

The Order Takers Are Disappearing

Send us Fan Mail The world is in chaos. You don't have to be. Focusing on the controllables. And let him go of what you can't control. How top performers choose to block the noise. Also touch on that there's a little bit of negativity but good real estate agents are winning in all markets whether it's facing headwinds or having winds behind you good Real Estate agents adjust. And many grow their business businesses and times of chaos

February 23, 202623 min

Truth Sells! Compliance, AML & How to List & Sell Before Easter

Send us Fan Mail “Tell the truth and make everyone feel important” isn’t soft. It’s a system. It wins listings, steadies campaigns and future-proofs your brand as regulators tighten the screws. Quote with evidence. Show comparables at opens. Keep clean CRM notes so your agency agreement, online range and buyer chats all line up. No grey areas. Just data you can defend. AML is landing mid-year. Simple ID checks, tight processes and clear checklists are essential. And with 6 weeks to Easter and a patchy April, here is your strategy to make more sales and get more listings.