Ben Barber is back on GSD Mode Podcast kicking off this week with an awesome jam session with Joshua Smith where they go in depth about current affairs, more specifically activities and practices that real estate agents can be doing NOW in order to make their businesses recession-proof and to make sure that they set themselves and their businesses up to flourish during a market shift or crash. It’s all in the preparation, and it’s all about not burying your head in the sand when times get tough, but instead focusing, preparing, and being one step ahead of everybody else! Ben and Joshua drop tons of other tips for real estate agents that may be worried or insecure about the future of their business because of the coronavirus pandemic, and even mention a promo code that you can use to save $500 on the REO University course, check it out!   0:01 - Introduction 3:00 - Uncharted waters that the real estate market is in 7:50 - The importance of having a well-rounded skillset as a real estate agent 13:00 - Commercial real estate might be what gets hit the hardest 23:00 - The numbers and facts about Americans that are in debt and what type of debt 28:30 - Trends to watch for that can indicate what is going to happen in the future 37:00 - What is Home Partners of America and how does it work? 43:30 - Keeping the correct mindset and being prepared during trying times will help ease your worry and concern! 47:30 - Discount agencies aren’t going to be sustainable 52:00 - This is possibly the best time to be an REO master! 56:00 - Don’t bury your head in the sand right now, get prepared! 59:00 - Where to learn more about Ben 1:04:00 - ‘Fix your ship’ and make sure you are recession proof! 1:05:00 - Coaches vs. Consultants 1:09:00 - Closing words   Check out Ben’s previous GSD Mode Interview:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_kUVJbId0g   Use Promo Code REOUNIVERSITY To Save $500 on REO University From Joshua & Ben!   https://reouniversity.wpengine.com/   Websites:   https://rtpmastery.com/   https://www.homepartners.com/   ? "Triple Your Real Estate Business In 90 Days" [FREE In-Depth 3 Hour Online Masterclass with Joshua Smith]:  http://bit.ly/2WQHBqM   Thanks for watching don’t forget to subscribe for daily content!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVT1XOSdM4DhTUdA7Y9OSw?sub_confirmation=1   Join the GSD Mode Facebook Group and start Masterminding with over 11k real estate agents worldwide! - http://bit.ly/2WUrg9q   iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsd-mode/id964583650?mt=2   GSD Mode Full Site - http://bit.ly/2RoVtHM   41 Weeks of Real Estate Tips from Joshua Smith FREE! - http://bit.ly/2WYj7RC   SUPPORTED BY   Perfect Storm - http://bit.ly/2ISyKQD   90 Day Mastery Bootcamp - http://www.90daymastery.com/   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