In this episode of Rise Above the Ranks, James Harris sits down with Rory Golod to break a belief most agents get wrong: it’s not about how big your company is — it’s about how it’s run. Rory explains that even at scale, the goal is to make a company feel small, connected, and personal. That means real relationships, fast communication, and creating an environment where clients and agents actually feel valued — not processed. But here’s where it gets controversial… Rory challenges the idea of “virtual culture.” According to him, culture isn’t built on Zoom — it’s built in person. From encouraging agents to be in the office to creating real-world interactions, the focus is on energy, presence, and accountability. Because when agents are isolated, performance and connection start to slip — and that’s where companies lose their edge. The real takeaway? Culture doesn’t scale on its own — leadership does. Rory makes it clear that maintaining a strong culture comes down to one thing: does leadership care enough to enforce it? In today’s world, where companies like Compass are expanding globally, the challenge isn’t growth — it’s protecting what made the company successful in the first place. Visit: https://estatemedia.co/elite/?utm_sou... #MillionDollarListing #JamesHarris Follow Estate Media: 💻 https://estatemedia.co 📸 IG: / https://www.instagram.com/estatemediaofficial/ 🤳 TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@estatemediaus 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/estatemediaus/ 🎥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Follow James: 📸 IG: / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbondst/ 📸 IG: / https://www.instagram.com/readtheblueprint/
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