Agent Series 55: Average Is Invisible

Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered · Sep 14, 2026 · 50m

The middle of the real estate industry is disappearing. According to Nick Schlekeway, founder and CEO of Amherst Madison, the agents who survive won't be the ones blending in, they'll be the ones who become essential.

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Nick to unpack the philosophy behind his upcoming book, The Essential Agent, and why "average is invisible" has become the defining idea behind his approach to real estate. Nick shares lessons from his time as a Division I football player, Boise firefighter, real estate agent, and brokerage founder, including why preparation is a…