In this powerful episode of The John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens and Jay Kinder is joined by real estate leader Levi McDonald for an unfiltered, energizing, and insight-packed conversation straight from the heart of EXP’s regional rally season. Alongside surprise guest Jay Kinder, this episode unpacks the real strategies and mindsets driving high-performing agents through today’s rapidly evolving real estate landscape.

As the team gathers during a mentor retreat in Atlanta, Levi brings raw perspective on what it takes to build resilience, develop skill, and create lasting impact in the business. Whether you're a new real estate agent, a team leader navigating shifting markets, or a veteran working to scale with AI and agent attraction, this conversation delivers both inspiration and tactical gold.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How EXP Realty is leading the industry with AI, including department-specific custom GPTs and real-time decision-making innovation led by Glenn Sanford.

• Why Kendall Bonner’s role in EXP Solutions is creating unprecedented tools, marketing resources, and support systems for real estate agents of all levels.

• The three performance phases of agent growth—Interested, Committed, and Obsessed—and how to identify where you are and where you need to go next.

• What it takes to move from the 20% to the top 1%—and then to the elite 0.1% of agents nationally—with practical advice on structure, mentorship, and systems.

• Why your environment and proximity to growth-minded people is the most important asset you can leverage in today’s real estate game.

• The difference between just selling homes and building a business that fuels your life through purpose, discipline, leadership, and legacy.

• The importance of faith, fitness, finances, and freedom—and how these four pillars create sustainable energy and long-term success as an agent and entrepreneur.

• How the Honey Badger Nation community is reigniting recognition with the Honey Badger of the Month program to celebrate resilience and real estate grit.

Special Guest: Levi McDonald

As a committed mentor, EXP leader, and powerhouse team builder in the Atlanta region, Levi McDonald shares deep insights into agent development, personal growth, and how to build culture inside your business that attracts the right people and keeps them engaged for the long haul.

Perfect For Listeners Who Are:

• Real estate agents in production, looking for traction

• Solo agents wanting to scale into a team model

• Broker/owners needing new energy or leadership alignment

• Team leaders focused on agent attraction or passive income

• Top producers interested in AI, tech, or EXP strategy

• Professionals exploring EXP Realty's competitive advantage

• Anyone needing a reminder of the power of proximity, vision, and grit

• EXP AI Strategy and Custom GPT Tools

• EXP Solutions by Kendall Bonner

• The Honey Badger Nation community and Facebook group

• EXP Mentor Program and Mentor Retreats

• “The Gap and the Gain” by Dan Sullivan

• Honey Badger of the Month nomination: https://www.honeybadgernation.com

Check out all-new Legacy Honey Badger swag now available at honeybadgernation.com. Represent the brand of elite resilience with fresh gear and exclusive drops.

“If it's bad, it's not the end. You’re just in the dip. Keep going.” — Levi McDonald

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