EP 119 | Clayton Orrigo – New York’s #1 Agent on Selling $1B a Year with Brand & Precision
Clayton Orrigo is New York’s #1 real estate agent and the co-founder of The Hudson Advisory Team — a business built on precision, brand, and elite execution.In this episode, Clayton breaks down the mindset behind his success:→ Why the highest-paid people are specialists→ The difference between surviving like a machine gun and thriving like a sniper→ How predictability becomes power→ Why “building a brand, not a name” is the key to longevity→ How visualisation, partnership, and boundaries fuel freedomWe also explore how he runs a tight ship, creates space for others to shine, and uses the mantra “Objections in motion stay in motion” to keep momentum alive.This one’s for anyone who’s playing to win — not just in real estate, but in life.Special thanks to Wingman for hosting us at their 2025 AREC stand.
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EP 118 | Tobi Pearce: What I Wish I Knew Before Selling for $400M
Tobi Pearce built and exited his first business for $400 million. Now, his new venture is already tracking toward a billion-dollar valuation.But what sets Tobi apart isn’t just the numbers—it’s how he thinks.This episode goes deep into the operating system behind his success. It’s not motivation. It’s strategy. Structure. Systems.What we cover:• Why Tobi defines success before starting anything• How he strips 80% of unnecessary tasks from a calendar• Deep work vs fragmented productivity—how to win the long game• The truth about motivation (and what matters more)• Why top operators stay objective—even under pressure• Build vs partner: how to assess your skill gaps• The question he asks every hire—and why it cuts through fast• How he avoids hype and stays grounded in results• What it means to scale inside your edge, not outside itIf you’re serious about building something real—this mindset is gold.No noise. No fluff. Just frameworks for people who want to win.
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EP 117 | Ben Borg: How to Find Your Purpose
What happens when everything you once identified with gets stripped away?In this deeply powerful and personal episode, Dan sits down with spiritual guide and sacred space facilitator Ben Borg to explore his transformation from rugby player to ceremonial healer. Ben shares how a life-altering injury, deep introspection, and experiences with plant medicine in Peru awakened him to a new way of living.They discuss:What "ceremony" really means in a modern contextThe life-changing impact of ayahuasca, wachuma, and breath-workWhy most people live disconnected and how to break freeLetting go of societal conditioning to discover purposeThe power of conscious relationships, fatherhood, and spiritual leadershipWhether you’ve sat in ceremony or are simply curious about the path of self-discovery, this episode will challenge your thinking and open your heart.🎧 Connect with Ben:Instagram: @_sacredbreathoflifeWebsite: www.tealsoulsacredbreathoflife.org
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EP. 116 | Michael Clarke - Australia's #2 Real Estate Agent
In this episode, Michael opens up about the raw realities behind elite performance: the setbacks, the lessons, and the power of principled leadership. We unpack how he built Clarke & Humel with his wife and business partner, Cherie, why most agents are marketing to the wrong people, and how deep work, humility, and long-term thinking are the real keys to success.You’ll learn:Why most agents confuse “busy” with productiveThe secret to building trust with prestige clientsHow to crack the luxury market without faking itThe mindset shift that separates good agents from elite onesWhy success is not about flash—but about discipline, service, and self-awarenessWhether you’re an agent, entrepreneur, or just want to understand what real success looks like behind the glamor—this one will hit deep.
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EP. 115 | Josh Morrissey: From $4M GCI to Financial Freedom by 37
From $4M in GCI to financial freedom by 37 — Josh Morrissey didn’t just build a real estate business. He built a life by design.In this powerful episode, Josh opens up about the strategy, identity, and internal drivers that helped him scale Hive into Canberra’s #2 agency — without sacrificing what matters most.We talk about:How he systemised his business and bought his own office building (2 mins from home)The difference between ego-driven growth vs. sustainable, purpose-driven successWealth creation through development, cash flow assets, and commercial propertyHow “time chunking” helps him run a 30-person team while raising 3 kidsThe real story behind his upbringing, forgiveness, and redefining masculinityWhy agents and entrepreneurs must learn to switch fuels — from pain to purposeThis isn’t just a podcast about real estate.It’s about choosing to build the life you actually want to live.
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