Brian, Mark, and Carley Mann — Raising Real Estate Standards
The Podcast for Agents & Brokers

Raising Real Estate Standards

Honest conversations that raise the bar for how agents work, negotiate, and serve their clients.

Hosted by Brian Mann, Mark Mann & Carley Mann

6 episodes
S6 · E914 min

The Pool Has Changed

October 6, 2026

The buyer pool agents built their business on no longer exists in the same form. Brian and Mark break down where the activity has moved and how to position for Q4 and beyond.

S6 · E639 min

New Construction Unpacked w/ Jason Smith

August 10, 2026

Too many agents walk into new construction underprepared, reading a builder's contract for the first time with buyers sitting right there. Jason Smith pulls back the curtain on what agents, builders, and buyers actually need to succeed.

S6 · E49 min

Quick Wins: Double Down

June 22, 2026

The playbook isn't broken — the transaction pool just shrank. Brian and Mark make the case for doubling down on fundamentals and pouring into your people when production dips for market reasons.

S6 · E331 min

The Art of Negotiation w/ Tim Burrell

May 14, 2026

Agents are expected to be skilled negotiators yet receive zero training — the very skill that disappoints clients most. Tim Burrell shares a collaborative approach that transforms adversarial dynamics into win-win solutions.

S6 · E218 min

Spring-Ready Listings w/ Carley Mann

April 10, 2026

Most sellers leave money on the table because they don't know which improvements actually pay off. Carley Mann breaks down the room-by-room, dollar-for-dollar approach to getting a home market-ready this spring.

S6 · E116 min

Building Momentum

February 20, 2026

Every agent hits slow seasons. Brian and Mark kick off Season 6 by turning stalled cash flow and stalled motivation into intentional action — because momentum comes from choosing to move first.