All this November at Inman, we’ll explore what indies are doing to meet the moment as the market shifts
Stacie Staub and Elmer Morales talk about hiring slow and firing fast and the importance of sticking with a business model
Independent broker-owners Jena Turner and Serena Lowden share the best way to budget and how investing in staff leads to a gold mine
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, a pair of successful brokers advised indies to focus on tech integration and to not let their solutions get too complicated
Here are a few strategies some indie brokers are implementing to try and keep their company's culture going strong in a largely remote work world
Communicate frequently during the ramp-up and training periods, and allow your agents to take ownership of the technology
Mike Regan wants agents to get the same kind of prestige and respect as doctors and lawyers — and he's structured his brokerage to make that happen
This week, our readers chime in with their thoughts on what makes for a winning company culture — and how to go about cultivating an environment that encourages productivity and fosters happiness
Take time to look at the big picture of your business to be better prepared for next year
By keeping the framework current, you’ll ensure that your social media efforts have an informative and engaging foundation from which to grow
Indie brokers should feel confident in expressing their needs to vendors when shopping around for different services. A little bit of legwork when establishing the relationship can pay off in the long run
As an indie broker, you might be juggling a variety of roles and responsibilities — which is not only tedious, but also very lonely. This is why it helps to have a strong support system. Here's how to build it
This week, we're asking you to share your take on what makes for a positive company culture. How do you build an environment that fosters engagement, productivity and, above all, happiness?
Opinion
Opening an indie brokerage allows you the freedom to set your own rules. These are the stories we tell ourselves, but here's the real truth
The 'pirate of real estate' told Inman he's swapping out his pirate ship for a battleship
Opinion
In a year when everyone is searching for connection, what can you do to provide community to your agents? If you succeed in building that community, it’ll payoff tenfold when the pandemic is over