Ep 7: Interview with Joshua Brown

“The point of being a brokerage is to not monetize our agents, it's to create a house where experienced agents can come and work together without the undue pressures that come from being in somewhat of a hostile work environment,” explains Joshua Brown, licensed real estate broker, CEO and Founder of Pushing Forward Realty in #Brooklyn, New York. Inspired by his father’s work as a pastor, he decided to create a real estate business based on #collaboration instead of competition. Today, Joshua talks about how his agency differs from others in the industry.

 

Joshua saw the cut throat environment that exists within the real estate industry and knew he wanted to bring something different to the table. He attributes much of his success to the cooperative atmosphere that he has built, with a focus on team building, cooperation, and treating clients as if they were family. He takes the responsibility of helping others through what is likely the largest purchase of their lives very seriously. In addition to providing real estate services, Joshua also educates the community, bringing finance, investing, and home buying lessons to the people of Bushwick. To him, freedom means his agents having the opportunity to do what they want when they want, such as travel and spend time with their families whenever they wish. 

 

When you view your colleagues as competition, that can lead to an unhealthy work environment. Joshua encourages his agents to celebrate one another’s accomplishments, as each individual’s accomplishments benefit the team as a whole. 

 

Quotes 

• “The point of being a brokerage is to not monetize our agents, it's to create a house where experienced agents can come and work together without the undue pressures that come from being in somewhat of a hostile work environment.” (17:03-17:19 | Joshua)
• “We believe in serving our clients as if they're our friends or our family.” (20:41-20:48 | Joshua)
• “Freedom and fun to us are really good times, good health, laughter and having the freedom to do what we want when we want.” (25:54-26:04 | Joshua) 
• “We can create an environment to where it's a more welcoming environment to where you're not afraid to share your big goals that you just accomplished.” (30:23-30:34 | Joshua)
• “We're not here to monetize people. There's enough business here in the real estate market for everyone to thrive.” (32:28-32:35 | Joshua) 

 

Connect with Joshua Brown:

Website: https://pushingforward.nyc

Instagram: @joshondemand and @pushingforwardrealty

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