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Uncommon Real Estate
Hosted by Chris Craddock · EN
Welcome to Uncommon Real Estate, hosted by multi-Millionaire real estate agent and investor Chris Craddock and Jeff Saferite. In exclusive mastermind conversations with some of the brightest minds in real estate, you’ll learn how to earn an extra 6-figures a year by finding creative solutions as real estate agents and investors. Don’t follow the herd, Be Uncommon!
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Change Your Circle, Your Business, and Your Life
5d ago00:18:33Tap to summarizeSuccess doesn't happen by accident. It happens by design.In this episode, Chris breaks down the three pillars that have consistently driven growth in his business, his investing, and even his personal life. If you've ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or like you're working hard without seeing the results you want, this episode is for you.Chris explains why education creates momentum, why accountability turns intentions into action, and why the people you surround yourself with ultimately determine the trajectory of your success. You'll learn how to create an environment where growth becomes inevitable.In This Episode You'll Learn:Why success always requires changeThe first investment every ambitious real estate agent should makeHow to build a personal education system that keeps you growingThe difference between information and true insightWhy accountability is the missing ingredient for most entrepreneursA simple accountability strategy that creates real commitmentHow your inner circle influences your income, habits, and mindsetWhy environment beats willpower every timePractical ways to build a tribe that pushes you toward excellenceThree action steps you can take this week to transform your businessConnect with Chris:Instagram: @craddrockFacebook: Chris Craddock BusinessRESOURCES: 🏠 The Redux Group: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA & Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland⚡ DMV Agents, Join Our Team: Real Estate Opportunities with The Redux Group🧠 Worldwide Agent Mastermind: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group💰BEST Text Marketing Automation Software: let the power of AI bring your dormant real estate leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!🧑🎓AGENTS, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link here. HIT ME UP: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/craddrock/
Transcribe →Why Most Agents Are Really Busy...And Really Broke
2w ago00:24:10Tap to summarizeMost real estate agents are failing because they're working REALLY har on the wrong things.In this solo episode, Chris breaks down why being busy doesn't necessarily lead to building wealth. Drawing on lessons from sports psychology, leadership, and years of coaching top-producing agents, Chris explains how your identity, your calendar, and your daily habits determine your financial future.In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why your current identity may be limiting your next level of success. How visualization can accelerate personal and business growth. The difference between being busy and being productive. Why prospecting should become a non-negotiable part of your calendar. The "tyranny of the urgent" and how it steals your future. Why talking to more people is still the fastest way to grow your business. Why having more clients is your ticket to the life you want.Resources MentionedThe One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate ZinsserConnect with Chris:Instagram: @craddrockFacebook: Chris Craddock BusinessRESOURCES: 🏠 The Redux Group: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA & Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland⚡ DMV Agents, Join Our Team: Real Estate Opportunities with The Redux Group🧠 Worldwide Agent Mastermind: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group💰BEST Text Marketing Automation Software: let the power of AI bring your dormant real estate leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!🧑🎓AGENTS, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link here. HIT ME UP: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/craddrock/
Transcribe →Working Harder Isn't Making You More Money
3w ago00:17:36Tap to summarizeIf you're halfway through the year and your business looks a lot like it did last year, the answer probably isn't to work harder.In this solo episode, Chris Craddock shares one of the biggest mindset shifts that transformed his business. After setting a goal to double his real estate team's production from $40 million to $80 million, he worked harder than ever...and still came up WAY short. That experience taught him a lesson that eventually helped his team break through the $200 million mark.You'll learn why your current results are perfectly aligned with your current actions, how your daily calendar predicts your future income, and the simple systems top-producing agents use to create consistent growth instead of hoping for it.In This Episode:Why working harder often leads to the same resultsThe difference between being busy and being productiveProspecting and lead follow-up NEED TO BE on your calendar every dayHow reactive habits destroy momentum and incomeWhy agents unknowingly self-sabotage their successHow the people around you influence your productionThe simple question that can change the trajectory of your businessConnect with Chris:Instagram: @craddrockFacebook: Chris Craddock BusinessRESOURCES: 🏠 The Redux Group: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA & Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland⚡ DMV Agents, Join Our Team: Real Estate Opportunities with The Redux Group🧠 Worldwide Agent Mastermind: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group💰BEST Text Marketing Automation Software: let the power of AI bring your dormant real estate leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!🧑🎓AGENTS, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link here. HIT ME UP: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/craddrock/
Transcribe →Feeling the Squeeze? Here's How Uncommon Agents Keep Winning [REWIND]
4w ago00:31:29Tap to summarizeThe last few years have tested just about everyone.We've lived through inflation, affordability challenges, stubborn interest rates, industry disruption, AI changing the way we work, corporate layoffs, and a real estate market that has forced agents and investors to fight harder for every opportunity.It's been easy to sit on the sidelines waiting for things to "get back to normal."This throwback conversation with serial entrepreneur Cami Noble is a reminder that waiting has never been a winning strategy.If you've been feeling discouraged, distracted, or stuck, consider this your cold plunge wake-up call to be uncommon.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why action—not perfect timing—is the greatest competitive advantageHow the entrepreneurs who win during difficult markets think differentlyThe daily habits that create momentum when business feels slowWhy relationships will always outperform algorithms and market conditionsHow to replace fear, hesitation, and overthinking with disciplined executionPractical ways to generate opportunities, even when transactions are downWhy your next breakthrough could be one conversation awayConnect with Chris Craddock:Instagram: @craddrockFacebook: Chris CraddockInterested in coaching? DM Chris on InstagramConnect with Cami Noble:Email: cami.noble@thereduxgroup.com Phone: (571) 643-2459RESOURCES: 🏠 The Redux Group: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA & Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland⚡ DMV Agents, Join Our Team: Agent Opportunities with The Redux Group🧠 Worldwide Agent Mastermind: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group💰BEST Text Marketing Automation Software: let the power of AI bring your dormant leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!🧑🎓AGENTS, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link here.
Transcribe →If I Started Real Estate Over Today, I'd Do These 6 Things NOW
Jul 600:13:13Tap to summarizeIf Chris could go back and start his real estate career from scratch, what would he do differently?In this episode, Chris shares the biggest lessons he's learned after years of building a high-performing real estate business. From mastering the fundamentals to avoiding the mistakes that keep agents stuck, this episode is packed with practical advice you can implement immediately.Whether you're a brand-new agent or looking to level up your business, these timeless principles will help you create more consistency, more opportunities, and more income.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why simplicity beats complexity every timeThe dangerous mistake agents make after finding successWhy prospecting is still the highest ROI activity in real estateHow surrounding yourself with top performers accelerates your growthWhy investing in yourself pays the highest returnsThe difference between an activity problem and a skill problemThe daily habit that can completely transform your businessKey Takeaways1. Simplicity wins.2. Never stop doing what's working.3. Prospecting solves almost everything.4. Proximity creates opportunity.5. Invest in your own growth.6. Know whether you have an activity problem or a skill problem.Memorable Quote"Every single day, have at least five conversations with people that last two minutes or longer about real estate. If you really want to crush it, make it ten."Commit to one simple habit:Have at least five meaningful real estate conversations every day, five days a week, for the next 90 days. Track your progress, stay consistent, and let the compound effect work in your favor.If you do that and still aren't seeing momentum, Chris wants to hear from you.RESOURCES: 🏠 The Redux Group: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA & Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland⚡ DMV Agents, Join Our Team: Real Estate Opportunities with The Redux Group🧠 Worldwide Agent Mastermind: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group💰BEST Text Marketing Automation Software: let the power of AI bring your dormant real estate leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!🧑🎓AGENTS, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link here. HIT ME UP: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/craddrock/
Transcribe →The Path Is in the Math: How I Sold 40+ Homes My First Year in Real Estate
Jun 2900:22:07Tap to summarizeIn this repeat episode, Chris shares insights on how he achieved over 40 transactions during his first year in real estate. He discusses strategies for real estate agents to build wealth beyond just buying and selling houses, providing valuable advice for both new and experienced real estate agents aiming to excel in their careers.RESOURCES: 🏠 The Redux Group: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA & Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland⚡ DMV Agents, Join Our Team: Real Estate Opportunities with The Redux Group🧠 Worldwide Agent Mastermind: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group💰BEST Text Marketing Automation Software: let the power of AI bring your dormant real estate leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!🧑🎓AGENTS, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link here. HIT ME UP: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/craddrock/
Transcribe →Wealth, Freedom, and Why More Isn't Always Better (REWIND)
Jun 2300:27:33Tap to summarizeJosh worked for returns to the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast to share lessons from building a business that creates freedom, wealth, and long-term success.In this episode, Chris and Josh discuss what it takes to build a real estate business that can thrive without your constant involvement, the power of systems and leadership, and why so many entrepreneurs struggle because they keep "moving the goalposts." Josh also shares insights on wealth creation, agent training, and designing a life that doesn't require endless hustle.In This Episode: Building a business that doesn't depend on you The I-We-They model for leadership and delegation Creating repeatable systems that scale Why most agents quit too soon Coaching and training for long-term success Wealth building through real estate Avoiding burnout while growing your business The importance of defining what "enough" looks like Why FREEDOM—not production—is the ultimate goalResources Mentioned:The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary KellerConnect with Josh Stern:Email: josh@sternteam.comWebsite: www.sternteam.comConnect with Chris:Instagram: @craddrockFacebook: Chris Craddock BusinessRESOURCES: 🏠 The Redux Group: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA & Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland⚡ DMV Agents, Join Our Team: Agent Opportunities with The Redux Group🧠 Worldwide Agent Mastermind: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group💰BEST Text Marketing Automation Software: let the power of AI bring your dormant leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!🧑🎓AGENTS, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link here.
Transcribe →Why Most Real Estate Agents Never Change
Jun 1500:20:05Tap to summarizeMost agents say they want to grow, but very few make the changes necessary to reach the next level. In this solo episode, Chris unpacks why change is so difficult and shares the three key ingredients that create lasting transformation in business and life: education, accountability, and tribe. Through stories from his own journey in real estate, coaching, fitness, and leadership, Chris explains why your environment matters more than your intentions—and how getting around the right people can completely change your trajectory.In This Episode: Why most people want change but struggle to sustain it The hidden reason motivation alone never works How continuous education creates growth opportunities Why accountability accelerates results and eliminates excuses The role coaching played in Chris's business transformation How identity and community influence performanceHit Chris up: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craddrock/RESOURCES: 🏠 The Redux Group: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA & Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland⚡ DMV Agents, Join Our Team: Agent Opportunities with The Redux Group🧠 Worldwide Agent Mastermind: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group💰BEST Text Marketing Automation Software: let the power of AI bring your dormant leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!🧑🎓AGENTS, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link here.
Transcribe →What I Learned Spending Time With Tony Robbins (REWIND)
Jun 800:25:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Uncommon Real Estate, Chris shares some of his biggest takeaways from his experience with Tony Robbins. From leadership and investing to mindset, fear, gratitude, and personal responsibility, Chris breaks down the lessons that challenged his thinking and reinforced what it takes to build lasting wealth.Success isn't about having perfect timing or perfect conditions. It's about developing the mindset to anticipate opportunities, take action despite fear, and consistently invest in your future. The people who build extraordinary businesses and lives aren't necessarily smarter—they simply learn to think differently and act decisively when others hesitate.Whether you're a real estate agent, investor, entrepreneur, or someone looking to level up in life, this episode is packed with practical insights and timeless wisdom you can apply immediately.In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why "leaders anticipate, losers react" The importance of monthly recurring revenue (MRR) in building wealth How successful investors navigate uncertain markets Why time in the market beats timing the market The powerful mindset lesson behind the "monkey and the apple" story How fear and rejection keep people from reaching their potential What Tony Robbins taught Chris about leadership, growth, and opportunity Hit Chris up: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craddrock/RESOURCES: 🏠 The Redux Group: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA & Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland⚡ DMV Agents, Join Our Team: Agent Opportunities with The Redux Group🧠 Worldwide Agent Mastermind: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group💰BEST Text Marketing Automation Software: let the power of AI bring your dormant leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!🧑🎓AGENTS, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link here.
Transcribe →Why Sellers are Choosing Our Buyers Over Higher Offers
Jun 100:24:53Tap to summarizeMost real estate agents assume the highest offer always wins. But Chris has learned that price is only part of the equation.In this solo episode of the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast, Chris breaks down the negotiation strategies that consistently help his buyers win even when someone else is willing to pay more. From creating certainty for sellers to leveraging stronger terms, lender relationships, and strategic offer deadlines, you'll learn the practical tactics that separate winning agents from everyone else.In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why the highest offer doesn't always win How to use BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) in negotiations Why certainty is one of the most valuable assets in any real estate transaction The role lender communication plays in winning competitive offers The importance of reputation and likability in long-term success How to make your offer "easy to say yes to" Simple systems every buyer's agent should implement immediately Resources MentionedNever Split the Difference by Chris Voss Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Influence by Robert CialdiniHit Chris up: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craddrock/RESOURCES: 🏠 The Redux Group: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA & Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland⚡ DMV Agents, Join Our Team: Agent Opportunities with The Redux Group🧠 Worldwide Agent Mastermind: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group💰BEST Text Marketing Automation Software: let the power of AI bring your dormant leads to the surface so you can spend more time closing deals!🧑🎓AGENTS, get a 25% discount on your pre-licensing and continuing education from The CE Shop with promo code UNCOMMON25 but only if you go through the link here.
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