Today, we have something special for you as Barb Betts reveals the power of social media and tons of valuable advice for brokers and agents who want to up their game in today's market. You've got to finish this episode to hear Barb's crazy story about listing and disclosing her best friend's "haunted" house, so stay tuned!   Key takeaways to listen for Instagram: Why real estate professionals should use it Effective tactic for lead generation or networking The truth behind any real estate marketing strategies How to nurture your clients’ trust online and offline A deep dive into relationship marketing What got Barb hooked into volunteering   Resources mentioned in this episode Amberly Lago Christopher Ryan Stamey Competition and Opportunity in Real Estate   About Barb Betts Barb Betts is a successful Real Estate Professional, Broker/CEO, Keynote Speaker, and Social Media Guru. She runs a boutique brokerage in Southern California that looks at the Real Estate Industry differently. This innovative thinking has made her a sought-after speaker and educator locally and nationally. Barb brings an honest, compassionate, and transparent approach to each event she speaks at, every training course she produces, and each Real Estate Professional she helps on their journey to finding success. Her passion lies in sharing her best practices, successes (and failures) in selling Real Estate, running a brokerage, and figuring out how to balance it.   Connect with Barb Website: Barb Betts Instagram: @barbbetts   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown. Subscribe to Leigh’s other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops   Sponsors Follow Up Boss Start your free, all-access trial today. There’s no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that’s a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals. LINK: Followupboss.com/crazy Instagram: @followupboss Facebook Page: Follow Up Boss Website: https://www.fubcon.com/ #followupboss   Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand TrainingHow to Dominate During This Recession! Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing. Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com