$130M+ in Sales: Derek Smith’s Real Estate Strategies
A telecom store manager from Texas got his real estate license in 2018. In 2025, he closed just under $50M, and he has sold more than $130M in his career. On this episode of the Forward One podcast, hosts Paul Morris and Josh sit down with LA agent Derek Smith to break down how he did it. In this episode, he shares his real strategies for getting and closing millions in deals.
Timestamps
0:00 Welcome
0:15 How Derek got into real estate
1:20 Reality TV vs. the real work
2:36 $50M in 2025, $130M career
4:08 How he got business as a new agent
4:55 "Follow the money"
6:35 How to stand out with…
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