He Built 3 Real Estate Companies to $5M in 18 Months

April 3
22 mins

Episode Description

Joe Killinger scaled THREE real estate companies past $5 million in revenue — all within 18 months. In this episode, he breaks down exactly how he did it, and what most agents get dead wrong from day one.

Nearly 90% of agents who jump into commercial real estate flame out fast. Joe explains why — and what separates the ones who build lasting businesses from those just chasing the next deal. From cold calling strategies that still dominate outbound, to using AI to fast-track authority as a new agent, this conversation is packed with real-world systems and frameworks you can implement immediately.

In this episode:

  • Why 90% of CRE agents fail — and how to be in the 10%

  • The cold calling truth: why it's still the #1 outbound strategy in commercial real estate

  • How AI is transforming real estate lead generation for the next generation of agents

  • Building a business vs. chasing leads — the mindset shift that changes everything

  • Joe's "first 90 days" blueprint for new commercial agents

  • How to scale multiple companies with the right team and interconnected systems

  • Authentic content creation: what actually builds trust on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram

Free Resource from Joe: Download his "Your First 90 Days in Commercial Real Estate" guide at joekillinger.co 

Connect with Joe: @joekillinger on all platforms

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