Unlocking Real Estate: Colibri Real Estate Podcast
Unlocking Real Estate: Colibri Real Estate Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Unlocking Real Estate - My First Commission where we dive into real stories, big wins, and early lessons learned from highly successful rookie real estate agents and brokers. This is the podcast where we explore how real estate can transform lives one home at a time by sitting down each week with a new agent or broker who has found incredible success in their first year. Your hosts are instructors and leaders at Colibri Real Estate school, one of the largest real estate educators in the nation where we focus on helping people like you get started or find continued success in their careers.We’d also love to hear from you! Send your comments, key takeaways, or recommendations for future guests to: [email protected]
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of personal growth, real estate strategies, and success stories, with episodes like interviews featuring agents like George Gatt discussing relationship-building or Emily Blake highlighting the importance of community involvement in her real estate endeavors. Other topics include navigating challenges in the field, market trends, and insights into exceptional client service.

Welcome to Unlocking Real Estate – My First Commission where we dive into real stories, big wins, and early lessons learned from highly successful rookie real estate agents and brokers. This is the podcast where we explore how real estate can transform lives one home at a time by sitting down each week with a new agent or broker who has found incredible success in their first year.
Your hosts are instructors and leaders at Colibri Real Estate school, one of the largest real estate educators in the nation where we focus on helping people like you get started or find continued success in their careers.
We’d also love to hear from you! Send your comments, key takeaways, or recommendations to [email protected]
Interested in being on the podcast, or know someone who might be? Please fill out our form: https://share.hsforms.com/1o4DbEqKvQwSzoMTSnrznZQ8ish
What does it actually take to get your first real estate commission in Arizona?
In this episode of My First Commission, host Tina Lapp sits down with Arizona agent Dane Miller to break down his journey from getting licensed to generating real traction in today’s competitive market.
Dane shares the real, unfiltered version of starting out — the doubts, the first deal pressure, and the strategies that actually worked. From building relationships to creating consistency in his daily routine, this episode is packed with practical advice for new and aspiring real estate agents who want to stop overthinking and start producing.
If you’re trying to:
– Get your first client
– Close your first deal
– Build momentum in your first year
– Understand what actually works in today’s market
– This conversation will give you clarity and confidence.
⏱️ Episode Chapters
00:00 Why Dane got into real estate
02:10 Early struggles & mindset shifts
04:35 Landing the first real client
07:15 The first commission check moment
09:20 What he’d do differently starting over
12:40 Building consistency in a competitive market
15:05 Advice for brand-new agents
18:10 Arizona market insights
21:30 Final advice for future agents
🔑 Key Takeaways for New Agents
✔️ Your first deal comes from conversations, not luck
✔️ Consistency beats motivation
✔️ Confidence grows through action
✔️ Market knowledge builds trust fast
✔️ Momentum compounds in your first 12 months
📍 About Dane Miller (Arizona)
Real Estate Agent — Arizona
Focus: Residential buyers & sellers
Market: Phoenix metro & surrounding areas
🔗 Connect with Dane Miller
https://www.danemillerrealty.com/
https://www.facebook.com/danemillertherealtor/
https://www.instagram.com/danemillerxo/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dane-miller-92661431/
🎙️ Want to Be Featured on My First Commission?
Are you a new or rookie real estate agent with a first-deal story worth sharing?
👉 Apply to be featured on the podcast and inspire the next generation of agents here: https://share.hsforms.com/1o4DbEqKvQwSzoMTSnrznZQ8ish

Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.