Episode Details

If you’ve ever felt like real estate was pulling you away from the life you’re trying to build, this episode is for you.

I’m sharing a recent conversation I had on the Stay Paid podcast, where I walked through how I built my business by keeping faith, family, and alignment at the center. In this interview, I unpack what it really means to define your own scoreboard for success, why “balance” is ultimately about priorities, and how mastering one simple system — my Rule of 8 and the PDA Formula — helped me sell 650 homes without losing what mattered most.

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👉 You'll learn:

• How to create your own definition of success
• The Rule of 8 that keeps your business focused and balanced
• The PDA Formula for building a predictable, profitable business
• Why authenticity beats hustle every time
• How faith and alignment create sustainable success

👉 Chapters:

• 00:00 – Intro & Garrett’s Story
• 02:18 – Redefining the Scoreboard of Success
• 06:29 – The Dash on the Headstone & What Really Matters
• 10:11 – The Tension: Providing vs. Being Present
• 16:24 – The PDA Formula: Predictable, Profitable, Aligned
• 19:49 – Holding Every Dollar Accountable
• 21:07 – Alignment, Authenticity, and Energy Audits
• 31:43 – Laziness, Calling, and Who Shouldn’t Be in Real Estate
• 38:22 – Don’t Grow Weary: Faith, Perseverance, and the Long Game
• 40:50 – Defining Your Own Success & Final Challenge

Need help winning at work without losing at life? I'm here for you!

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📱 Want to talk business? Shoot me an email: garrett@garrettmaroon.com