Adrian Knowles: Lessons on leadership, vision and values

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Elevate with Adrian Knowles

“If you don't have that passion, this business is not for you. I can encourage anyone to do anything, but find that passion and just play hard to that.” 

ADRIAN KNOWLES

CEO of Harcourts, Adrian Knowles, knows a thing or two about leading a successful organisation and building the right type of culture.

In this episode of the Elevate podcast with Steve Carroll, Adrian shares his insights on leadership, where the industry is headed and the trends he’s currently seeing.

Adrian discusses the importance of maintaining passion in real estate, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and adapting to changing market conditions.

He also talks about the significance of work-life balance and the power of stoic philosophy in navigating the challenges of the industry.

10 things you'll learn in this episode:

  1. The importance of loving the prospecting side of real estate for success.

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  2. How treating your profile as a business plan can pay dividends in the long run.

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  3. The value of doing a good job for clients as the best form of profile building.

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  4. Strategies for managing burnout and maintaining work-life balance in real estate.

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  5. Insights on the current state of the luxury real estate market in Sydney.

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  6. The importance of raising the bar for entry into the real estate industry.

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  7. How aligning all stakeholders towards the same client-focused goal can lead to success.

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  8. The potential application of stoic philosophy to improve mental health in the industry.

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  9. Why attracting more business-minded individuals to real estate ownership is crucial.

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  10. Advice for newcomers entering the real estate industry.

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