S1E10 - Partnership, Perseverance, and Prosperity: Tom Gallagher's Journey with Mike Litzner

Work Hard, Play Hard, and Give Back - A Real Estate Podcast

In the Season 1 finale of "Work Hard, Play Hard, and Give Back," host Mike Litzner sits down with his long-time business partner and co-owner of Coldwell Banker American Homes, Tom Gallagher. With over 36 years of working together, they delve into the secrets behind their enduring partnership and how they've built an incredible company from a small real estate office to a leading firm in the industry.
They discuss balancing financial acumen with building close relationships, the importance of a strong company culture rooted in family values, and how involving family members in the business has shaped their leadership style. Tom shares his unique journey into real estate, starting from owning Blimpie franchises and racquetball clubs to purchasing their first real estate office together.
The conversation covers surviving economic downturns, the strategic transition from Century 21 to Coldwell Banker, and Tom's invaluable advice for new agents entering the industry. They also highlight their passion for giving back through the Heart of American Homes Foundation, discussing favorite fundraisers and the impact they've made in their community.
In the "Drop the Mic" segment, Tom shares a humorous anecdote that showcases his knack for storytelling, followed by a funny story from their years working together. The episode wraps up with Tom offering additional real estate insights and how listeners can reach out to him.
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- Phone: [phone]

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Chapter

1. S1E10 - Partnership, Perseverance, and Prosperity: Tom Gallagher's Journey with Mike Litzner (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:01)

3. The Secret to a 36-Year Business Partnership (00:00:36)

4. Balancing Numbers and Relationships (00:02:46)

5. Building Company Culture on Family Values (00:05:22)

6. Involving Family in the Business (00:07:00)

7. Tom's Path into Real Estate (00:09:44)

8. The Early Days: From One Office to Expansion (00:10:48)

9. Surviving Economic Downturns and Growing Stronger (00:15:38)

10. Transitioning from Century 21 to Coldwell Banker (00:17:27)

11. Advice for New Agents (00:20:36)

12. The Joy of Being a Grandfather (00:22:51)

13. Hobbies: Mets, Karaoke, and Comedy (00:25:03)

14. Giving Back: Heart of American Homes Foundation (00:27:39)

15. Favorite Fundraisers and Impact Stories (00:31:28)

16. Drop the Mic Question (00:37:03)

17. Funny Story (00:37:58)

18. Real Estate Insight With Tom Gallagher (00:41:49)

19. How to Contact Tom (00:42:10)