004: I Created The Missing Link: Learn What It Is and Why You Need It

Why does success in real estate feel so hard to achieve? In this episode of The Effortless Closing Podcast, I reveal the "missing link" that transformed my real estate career. It’s the system that took me from struggling to make $50,000 annually to earning over $558,000 in my third year—and has helped me sustain a high six-figure income for the last six years.

But it’s not just about income.

This system gave me the freedom to remodel my home, spend a summer in Europe with my family, and take cross-country road trips—all while working just seven months a year.

In today’s episode, I’ll explain:

  • What the missing link is and why it’s a total game-changer.
  • How I stopped wasting time and money on ineffective activities like open house signs and client gifts.
  • The concept of the "funnel before the funnel" and how it ensures your efforts finally pay off.
  • The three foundational steps—Build, Fuel, and Run—that make up my Effortless Closing Machine (ECM).
  • Why messaging is the magic key to unlocking effortless closings and higher commissions.

If you’re overwhelmed, frustrated, or tired of trying strategies that don’t work, this episode is for you. Let’s redefine what success looks like for your business and your life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why traditional real estate advice is often just noise—and what you should focus on instead.
  • How to build a system that aligns with your values, attracts the right clients, and commands higher commissions.
  • The importance of refining your messaging to draw in dream clients effortlessly.
  • How my Effortless Closing Machine coaching program can help you achieve consistent, high-value closings.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

Join the Effortless Growth: Business Planning Workshop on January 8th: https://www.christinakokologiannakis.com/effortless-growth

Join the Effortless Closing Machine: Doors open January 9th for a limited time! Learn how to build your "funnel before the funnel" and create a six-figure business and beyond. https://www.christinakokologiannakis.com/ECM

Join The Effortless Closing Machine Elite: Doors open January 9th for a limited time! Learn how to build your "funnel before the funnel" and create a six-figure business and beyond. https://www.christinakokologiannakis.com/offers/Z2jFjfzH

Effortless Content Lab: Let me and my team handle your messaging so you can focus on closing deals. Book a free call to learn more. https://calendly.com/koko-coachingwithkoko/30min

YouTube Channel: Christina Kokologiannakis – Watch more videos to level up your business. https://www.youtube.com/@ChristinaKokologiannakis

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina_kokologiannakis/

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