Huggy & Hutch - The Ugly Truth of Real Estate
Business & Economics Podcasts
With over 20+ years of Real Estate experience between them, Allen Huggins and Brandon Hutcheson have the horsepower to espouse the good, bad and downright ugly truths of the industry.
Location:
United States
Description:
With over 20+ years of Real Estate experience between them, Allen Huggins and Brandon Hutcheson have the horsepower to espouse the good, bad and downright ugly truths of the industry.
Language:
English
Website:
https://huggyandhutch.com
Episodes
Ep. 9- Old School Versus New-School
3/21/2024
TITLE: Old School Versus New School
Old-school versus new-school real estate sales methods. In this episode, the guys share some of their old-school and new-school marketing and sales tactics.
1:07 - THE UGLY TRUTH: struggling to adjust to social media
3:55 - Ask your client how they want to be communicated with
6:27- Pros and cons of the old-school methods
9:39 - Old-school marketing methods and their effectiveness
15:02 - Using technology in real estate marketing
19:20 - Online posts can reach a larger audience than old-school methods, with a potential reach of 1 to 200 or 1 to 2 million
21:40 - The importance of combining old-school and new-school marketing strategies for real estate professionals
30:02 - Credibility of “top real estate influencers”
34:13 - Authenticity and realness are key to standing out in a crowded market
Follow along and subscribe to The Ugly Truth of Real Estate Show:
www.huggyandhutch.com
A Tennessee Real Estate Podcast that tackles the tough situations that always arise in the business. Alan Huggins and Brandon Hutchison have made real estate their business for over 20 years. Throughout that time, they've discovered more than a few truths. Some are beautiful, but let's face it, most of them are just plain ugly. The Ugly Truth of Real Estate is a show where Huggy and Hutch discuss the ugly truth and real industry problems and pitfalls in real estate, entrepreneurship, and other industries.
Duration:00:38:05
Ep. 8- Rich Versus Wealthy
3/14/2024
TITLE: Rich Versus Wealthy
Is there a difference between being rich and wealthy? In this episode, the guys talk about what makes the difference between being rich and wealthy.
2:45 - Rich is an appearance and wealth is a mindset
6:00 - Being in survival mode sucks...
6:20 - Failure is not fatal
6:45 - The misnomer of an overnight success
8:40 - Buying stupid things
10:40 - Being comfortable about talking about money with kids
12:30 - Tracking your P&L
14:00 - Writing down dumb purchases by hand is necessary!
15:30 - Does money make you happy
26:00 - Can you be wealthy but not be rich?
Follow along and subscribe to The Ugly Truth of Real Estate Show:
www.huggyandhutch.com
A Tennessee Real Estate Podcast that tackles the tough situations that always arise in the business. Alan Huggins and Brandon Hutchison have made real estate their business for over 20 years. Throughout that time, they've discovered more than a few truths. Some are beautiful, but let's face it, most of them are just plain ugly. The Ugly Truth of Real Estate is a show where Huggy and Hutch discuss the ugly truth and real industry problems and pitfalls in real estate, entrepreneurship, and other industries.
Duration:00:35:35
Ep. 7- If I Had to Start Over in Real Estate
3/7/2024
TITLE: If I Had to Start Over in Real Estate
In this episode, the guys are back after a brief hiatus to discuss having a high tolerance for risk and what they would say to their younger selves if they had the chance. What would you do if you had to start over?
7:05 - If I were a part of a group that mentored me earlier...
7:50 - Having a fear-based mindset when we were young
13:10 - Risk takers taste shiny things
17:20 - Using video and Instagram to market real estate...
22:00 - Using a CRM to really keep up with clients
23:35 - Starting from scratch with customer relationship building, some tips
24:50 - Starting with family and friends...
26:00 - Getting over the fear of the phone...
28:45 - The book, "Go For No"....go for the "No's" to get to the "Yes's"
30:35 - Dealing with distractions
36:50 - Hiring help for the first time
41:10 - The importance of tracking KPIs
43:40 - Embrace the failure
Follow along and subscribe to The Ugly Truth of Real Estate Show:
www.huggyandhutch.com
A Tennessee Real Estate Podcast that tackles the tough situations that always arise in the business. Alan Huggins and Brandon Hutchison have made real estate their business for over 20 years. Throughout that time, they've discovered more than a few truths. Some are beautiful, but let's face it, most of them are just plain ugly. The Ugly Truth of Real Estate is a show where Huggy and Hutch discuss the ugly truth and real industry problems and pitfalls in real estate, entrepreneurship, and other industries.
Duration:00:43:42
Ep. 6- Let’s Talk About Money!
1/10/2024
TITLE: Let’s Talk About Money!
Huggy and Hutch talk about a subject that isn’t often discussed in the South….. Money principles! In this episode, they discuss the fundamentals of budgeting, saving, and financial literacy.
1:21- Get out of survival mode and have an emergency fund
5:25- Tactics to get out of survival mode
10:05- Forced savings
22:06- Do you actually need that?
31:11- Improving financial literacy and management
Follow along and subscribe to The Ugly Truth of Real Estate Show:
www.huggyandhutch.com
A Tennessee Real Estate Podcast that tackles the tough situations that always arise in the business. Alan Huggins and Brandon Hutchison have made real estate their business for over 20 years. Throughout that time, they've discovered more than a few truths. Some are beautiful, but let's face it, most of them are just plain ugly. The Ugly Truth of Real Estate is a show where Huggy and Hutch discuss the ugly truth and real industry problems and pitfalls in real estate, entrepreneurship, and other industries.
Duration:00:35:00
Ep. 5- Resilience and Breaking Generational Curses :: Reggie Ford
1/10/2024
TITLE: Resilience and Breaking Generational Curses
GUEST: Reggie Ford
As a mental health advocate, Reggie Ford’s mission is to help people build mental resilience and lead fulfilling lives through life’s challenges. He aims to provide hope and inspire change by sharing his story of perseverance and educating people so they can understand, cope with, and thrive after trauma and adversity.
Defying odds and thriving in even the most unfavorable situations is what Reggie does best. His experiences have brought him to a place of insight, knowledge, and wisdom beyond his years. Despite facing multi-generational trauma and systemic racism, Reggie’s resilience and ability to rise above serve as an inspiration to others facing similar circumstances and a beacon of hope for our collective futures.
Reggie wrote a book called "PTSD: Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction"
0:21 - Personal journey from poverty to success through education and athletics
4:13 - Writing as a coping mechanism during a traumatic time in his life
12:10 - Reggie reads his favorite quote from his book
20:24 - Resilience and grit
25:07 - Trust issues and personal growth
Learn more and buy Reggie’s book:
www.reggiedford.com
Follow along and subscribe to The Ugly Truth of Real Estate Show:
www.huggyandhutch.com
A Tennessee Real Estate Podcast that tackles the tough situations that always arise in the business. Alan Huggins and Brandon Hutchison have made real estate their business for over 20 years. Throughout that time, they've discovered more than a few truths. Some are beautiful, but let's face it, most of them are just plain ugly. The Ugly Truth of Real Estate is a show where Huggy and Hutch discuss the ugly truth and real industry problems and pitfalls in real estate, entrepreneurship, and other industries.
Duration:00:36:31
Ep. 4- Teaching Our Kids Financial Awareness :: Brian Adams
1/10/2024
TITLE: Teaching Our Kids Financial Awareness
GUEST: Brian Adams
Brian Adams is the President and founder of Excelsior Capital and the Host of The Capital Club Podcast.
Brian spearheads the investor relations and capital markets arms of the firm. He has 10 years of experience in real estate private equity. Prior to forming Excelsior Capital, Brian co-founded Priam Properties (an institutional real estate private equity sponsor) in 2010 and provided leadership and direction for the firm in connection with capital markets, investment management and investor relations.
He has served on the Board of Sirrom Partners, LP, a single-family office investing across private and public asset classes since May of 2008. Since May of 2017 he has served on the Investment Committee for Solidus LP, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investment opportunities in Healthcare and Technology. From January of 2016 to January of 2018, Brian served as a member of the Board of Next Gen Advisory Faculty for the Institute of Private Investors / Campden, a program designed to support next generation family members in preparing the following generation for the responsibility of being a steward of family wealth. He has also served on the Advisory Committee for the Southeastern Family Office Forum since December of 2016. Brian is a former practicing attorney, earning his J.D. from Suffolk University and his B.A. from Wesleyan University with Honors.
30:00 - We're fake entrepreneurs
35:00 - Do we need to teach our kids to be happy?
40:35 - Hitting the cross-section of product type and timing
Follow Brian:
https://www.excelsiorgp.com/
Follow along and subscribe to The Ugly Truth of Real Estate Show:
www.huggyandhutch.com
A Tennessee Real Estate Podcast that tackles the tough situations that always arise in the business. Alan Huggins and Brandon Hutchison have made real estate their business for over 20 years. Throughout that time, they've discovered more than a few truths. Some are beautiful, but let's face it, most of them are just plain ugly. The Ugly Truth of Real Estate is a show where Huggy and Hutch discuss the ugly truth and real industry problems and pitfalls in real estate, entrepreneurship, and other industries.
Duration:00:52:16
Ep 2- Rethinking Money RIGHT
11/2/2023
TITLE: Rethinking Money RIGHT
Allen and Brandon talk about their principles of money and how to think about it especially when it comes to budgeting before you begin to start with property investing.
3:50 - Living on 50% of your income
8:00 - Writing out what you spend
8:40 - Have you earned your lunch out?
12:40 - When you want something, put that amount into savings
14:20 - It's not timing the market, it's TIME IN the market!
Follow along and subscribe to The Ugly Truth of Real Estate Show:
www.huggyandhutch.com
A Tennessee Real Estate Podcast that tackles the tough situations that always arise in the business.
Alan Huggins and Brandon Hutchison have made real estate their business for over 20 years. Throughout that time, they've discovered more than a few truths. Some are beautiful, but let's face it, most of them are just plain ugly. The Ugly Truth of Real Estate is a show where Huggy and Hutch discuss the ugly truth and real industry problems and pitfalls in real estate, entrepreneurship, and other industries.
Duration:00:28:34
Ep 3- Real VS Fake Entrepreneurs in the Digital Age
11/2/2023
TITLE: Real vs fake entrepreneurs in the digital age
Huggy and Hutch discuss the differences between real entrepreneurs and fake influencers.
2:39- Selling Oreos at lunch in second-grade
6:50- Entrepreneurship's challenges and balancing work and personal life
9:48- The differences between real entrepreneurs and fake ones
14:36- Financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and comparison in the real estate industry
Follow along and subscribe to The Ugly Truth of Real Estate Show:
www.huggyandhutch.com
A Tennessee Real Estate Podcast that tackles the tough situations that always arise in the business.
Alan Huggins and Brandon Hutchison have made real estate their business for over 20 years. Throughout that time, they've discovered more than a few truths. Some are beautiful, but let's face it, most of them are just plain ugly. The Ugly Truth of Real Estate is a show where Huggy and Hutch discuss the ugly truth and real industry problems and pitfalls in real estate, entrepreneurship, and other industries.
Duration:00:29:05
Ep 1- Meet Huggy and Hutch!
11/2/2023
TITLE: Meet Huggy and Hutch!
GUEST: Alan Huggins and Brandon Hutchison
Alan and Brandon share their "ugly truth" about real estate, revealing industry pitfalls and misconceptions. They discuss who they are, how they got where they are now, and lay the foundation of The Ugly Truth of Real Estate Podcast.
1:06- Entrepreneurship, finances, and real estate with two experienced professionals.
2:30- Personal journey in the mortgage industry despite lack of financial literacy and imposter syndrome.
3:54- Real estate investing and personal growth.
5:31- The realities of real estate work.
Follow along and subscribe to The Ugly Truth of Real Estate Show:
www.huggyandhutch.com
A Tennessee Real Estate Podcast that tackles the tough situations that always arise in the business.
Alan Huggins and Brandon Hutchison have made real estate their business for over 20 years. Throughout that time, they've discovered more than a few truths. Some are beautiful, but let's face it, most of them are just plain ugly. The Ugly Truth of Real Estate is a show where Huggy and Hutch discuss the ugly truth and real industry problems and pitfalls in real estate, entrepreneurship, and other industries.
Duration:00:07:13