How I Built a High-Performing Team With a $100K Guarantee in Their First Year
What happens when you promise employees $100K? Find out how this strategy drove success & loyalty.
During our March mastermind event, I shared this concept…
About a decade ago, I realized something that still holds true today: every single real estate agent I meet says the same thing when asked, “What does a successful year look like? How much do you want to make?”
What do they all answer? $100K. Regardless of the market they are working in, every agent wants to make $100K during their first year in the business.
After hearing this response countless times, I came up with an idea that I believed would help agents increase their productivity and drive results. The idea: I ran an ad guaranteeing $100K to any agent that joined my team and if they didn’t make $100k, I’d pay the difference. However it wasn’t just that simple. To qualify for this $100k guarantee, there were some non-negotiables that must be followed and completed.
Here’s what we came up with:
If an agent joined my team and made 150 calls every day, hosted one open house each week, and followed our plan throughout the year, they could earn $100K with their efforts alone. One key condition is that they wouldn’t take any vacations, just like I didn’t during my first year. If they followed the plan to a T and did not make $100k, I would pay the difference.
This attracted many applicants, however no one truly committed to the process. Until one very driven and dedicated agent came along – I tell the entire success story in the video here.
While I applied this strategy to my real estate sales team, this can be applied to most businesses.
For example, if you’re managing property managers, they usually earn about $60,000 annually. Instead of a $100K guarantee, consider offering a $120,000 guarantee; double their typical income.
Now, think about that $120K figure. What does that person need to do every day to earn it? Create a detailed list of the activities that you believe drive success in the role and determine how you will hold the individual accountable.
Remember, success comes from effort, not talent. For a real estate agent, making calls and hosting open houses takes hard work. Most people aren’t willing to put in that effort.
So ask yourself: What would motivate your team to act? For me, removing the stress around what to do and offering support changed everything. Just do the work, and the money will follow.
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By Brian Gubernick
Brian Gubernick, Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, has more than 15 years of industry experience. He’s held the role of investor, agent, team owner/leader, multi-state expansion team owner, brokerage operating partner, coach and trainer, and corporate executive. Brian started his real estate sales career by launching his sales team, Homehelper Consultants (HhC), in 2007.
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