Today on GSD Mode Podcast, the #1 Real Estate Podcast in the Industry, Top Realtor Nick Ahrens joins the show! Nick is part of The Reed Team, the #1 Top Reviewed Real Estate Team in Orange County, and he is also one of the TOP Orange County Real Estate Agents! Joshua and Nick discuss Nick’s journey to the top of his real estate market, with a heavy focus on being a NEW agent. We all know the struggles that come with getting into the real estate industry, but with Nick’s tips it will make it as smooth a transition as ever for somebody looking to dive in head first! Check it out!   0:01 - Introduction 3:00 - Journey into real estate 6:00 - Deciding to go Full-Time with real estate 11:00 - Learning how to Cold-Call 14:30 - What is your social media strategy? 21:00 - Social Media Tips for Agents! 28:00 - Being TERRIFIED of cold-calling 35:00 - Always being 100% in control of your emotions 40:00 - Work harder than everyone else and it will benefit you 42:00 - Real estate is the EASIEST business in the world 47:00 - Why did you decide to join a team instead of being a solo agent? 53:20 - How do you provide coaching for your team? 56:00 - What are your major lead sources? 58:00 - Two pieces of advice Nick would give his younger self to speed up his success       Websites:   www.ReedTeamHomes.com   https://www.instagram.com/nickahrensrealestate/?hl=en   https://www.spreaker.com/user/selpodcast   Thanks for watching don’t forget to subscribe for daily content!  https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=joshuasmithaz   iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsd-mode/id964583650?mt=2   Full Site - http://www.gsdmode.com   41 Weeks of Real Estate Tips from Joshua Smith FREE! - https://joshuasmithkir.lpages.co/41-tips-registration-page/     SUPPORTED BY   Perfect Storm (http://www.perfectstormnow.com)   90 Day Mastery (http://www.90daymastery.com)   GSD Apparel (http://www.gsdmode.com/product-category/tees/)   REO Mastery University (https://reouniversity.wpengine.com/)   Hit Me Up!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaSmithGSD   Instagram: https://instagram.com/joshuasmithgsd/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaSmithGSD