40+ Years of Real Estate Madness: Crazy Stories and Lessons

🎙️ On The Franklin Factor Podcast, host Sarah Savard sits down with her dad, Jimmy Franklin—founder of The Franklin Team with over 44 years in real estate—for a conversation full of unforgettable stories.

From wild showings and challenging clients to homes left in unbelievable condition, Jimmy shares some of the “crazy” moments he’s experienced over the years. He also talks about the lessons he’s learned along the way—and why staying calm and not taking things personally is key in this business.

He even reflects on how losing his job at 27 unexpectedly led him into real estate and started the journey that built it all.

It’s an honest, entertaining episode you won’t want to miss.

What We Discuss:

00:00 Welcome & Setup
02:00 Early Years & Wild Stories
03:00 Listings & Foreclosure Fiascos
06:30 Showings Gone Wrong
09:30 Memorable Client Moments
12:00 Employee & DWI Story
16:00 Closing Table Challenges
18:30 Staying Calm in Deals
21:30 How He Started in Real Estate
25:30 Lessons for Agents
32:30 Closing Remarks

Guest Information:

Sarah Franklin Savard, Co-Owner of The Franklin Team

Jimmy Franklin, Founder of The Franklin Team

Links and Resources:

🌐 The Franklin Team https://thefranklinteaminc.com/
#️⃣  @Jimmyfranklin_realestate
📅  - https://thefranklinteam.youcanbook.me Agents can sign up to come to a free and open informational session to learn more about opportunities with The Franklin Team

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