Beyond the Deal

Welcome to Beyond the Deal, where Lauren and Ben dive into the heart of real estate—beyond contracts and closings. From empowering agents to understanding homebuyers' motivations, they unpack the stories, strategies, and complexities that shape the industry. Whether you're an agent striving to grow, a buyer navigating the market, or simply curious about what drives success in real estate, this podcast offers fresh perspectives and valuable insights to help you thrive. Tune in and discover what lies beyond the deal!

Beyond the Deal is a business podcast hosted by Ben Esposito, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ben Esposito hosts Beyond the Deal, a business show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  How to Sell More Homes & Build a Real Estate Business That Lasts: Aaron Novello

  Aug 18, 202542 minS1

  <p>🚨 New Episode: Beyond the Deal with Ben Esposito ft. Aaron Novello 🚨 </p><p>Aaron Novello is a powerhouse in real estate — over 2,000 homes sold, multiple 200+ transaction years, and recognized as one of the top 1,000 agents in the U.S. by REAL TRENDS. Beyond production, he leads 450+ agents at eXp and coaches top producers nationwide through his Elite Builders platform. </p><p>In this episode, Aaron and Ben break down: </p><p>✅ The mindset shifts that drive long-term success</p><p>✅ Prospecting strategies that actually work in today’s market </p><p>✅ How social media turned into a game-changing lead source </p><p>✅...

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  Episode #20

  Tina Caul’s No-BS Guide to Real Estate Growth, Purpose & Profit

  Jul 29, 202540 minS1

  <p>🎙 Beyond the Deal with Ben Esposito ft. Tina Caul: Building a Powerhouse Real Estate Brand </p><p>In this powerhouse episode, Ben Esposito sits down with Tina Caul, founder of Caul Group Residential and one of the top 1% of agents nationwide, to explore the real strategies, mindset, and systems behind her rise from Michigan agent to Raleigh’s #1 resale team leader at eXp Realty. </p><p>Tina shares how she scaled her team to over 1,000 homes a year, built a thriving national network of 1,200+ agents, and why her “collaboration over competition” philosophy has become a cornerstone of her success. </p><p>Whet...

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  Episode #14

  Social Media Strategy - specifically for Real Estate AGENTS!!

  May 6, 20251h 6mS1

  <p>Struggling to grow your social media but unsure where to start?</p><p> Do you feel like you're posting without results? Wondering what actually works for agents on Instagram? </p><p>Join us to learn:</p><p> ✅ The top 3 things you can do TODAY to start gaining followers </p><p>❌ The biggest mistake agents make on Instagram (are you making it?) </p><p>📱 Our top recommendations for easy editing apps and must-have gear to level up your content </p><p>Time to get social media working for you! </p><p>If you have any questions or want to bounce around...

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  Episode #13

  The #1 Habit That’s Keeping You from Winning in Business

  Apr 28, 202539 minS1

  <p>Beyond the Deal: Why Showing Up is the Key to Success</p><p>In this episode of Beyond the Deal, hosts Ben Esposito and Lauren Lashway sit down with special guest Ashley Crosman of the Esposito Realty Team to dive into one of the biggest challenges professionals—especially realtors—face: showing up for themselves. </p><p>We all know how important it is to be present for clients, appointments, and deals, but what about when it comes to cold calling, masterminds, team calls, networking events, or personal development? Why do so many professionals struggle to commit to these activities, even...

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  Episode #12

  The Power of Saying NO - you're not meant to say yes to everything!

  Apr 15, 20251h 24mS1

  <p>In this episode of Beyond the Deal, we’re breaking down the hidden power of saying no — and how it can be the most important tool in becoming who you're meant to be. </p><p>Hosts Ben Esposito (@espositorealtygroup) and Lauren Lashway (@laurenlashway) unpack the three levels of saying no — and how each one plays a different role in shaping your life: </p><p>- Saying no to what’s clearly bad for you — habits, people, choices that drain you. </p><p>- Saying no to what’s good, but not right right now — like fun, helpful, or even noble things t...

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