In this episode of the Better Agent Podcast, Josh Vik talks with Michael Leeson about building a real estate business grounded in authenticity, relationships, and experience. Michael shares lessons from his missionary background, strategies for growth, negotiation frameworks, team-building insights, and how to balance family and business while thriving as an agent.

🎧 Hosts: Josh Vik

🎤 Featuring: Michael Leeson – Real Estate Agent, Entrepreneur, and Mentor

Michael Leeson is a Realtor with Realty Executives Cooper Spransy, serving the Madison and Dane County market. With two decades of experience in real estate investment, sales, and property management, he has closed 125 transactions worth over $66.6 million in the past five years, averaging $368,000 per sale. Leeson runs a team supported by an Executive Assistant and Transaction Coordinator, providing full-service representation across a wide price range from entry-level homes to luxury properties. He and his wife Emma are raising five children in Sun Prairie while remaining active in travel and community involvement.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How past experiences can inform success in real estate

✔️ Mindset shifts for new and growing agents

✔️ Building a team and scaling a business sustainably

✔️ Negotiation tips and communication strategies

✔️ Maintaining personal balance and strong relationships

✔️ Investing in your business for long-term growth

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🌎 Website → https://leesonrealestate.com/

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⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com

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