Energized
I’m Ian Christianson, a 17-year-old entrepreneur who’s not waiting around for life to happen. I’m on a mission to build my dream lifestyle, and the best way I know how is by learning directly from the people who’ve done it—those who’ve built empires, conquered setbacks, and turned their vision into reality.
This podcast isn’t about sugarcoating success. It’s about real conversations with people who’ve faced the same struggles we all do and found a way through. It’s about taking their lessons and applying them, step by step, to our own journeys.
If you’re someone who’s ready to take control, escape the average, and start creating a life on your terms, this podcast is for you. I’m not here to inspire you; I’m here to share the playbook so we can all level up together, and build a life worth living.
Energized
Managing Keller Williams and Real Estate Must Knows with T.J. Barnhart
In this conversation, TJ Barnhart, a former part-owner of Keller Williams Realty, shares insights and advice on selling properties and building a successful real estate team. He discusses the importance of understanding the selling process, including analyzing the characteristics of the property and the motivation of the seller. TJ also highlights the role of a real estate firm in providing infrastructure and support for agents. He shares his journey from being a realtor to owning a brokerage and offers tips for negotiating deals and dealing with different types of properties. TJ emphasizes the value of learning the market and the potential of vacant land. He also discusses Keller Williams' approach to supporting agents and its growth as a franchise. In this conversation, TJ Barnhart shares his experience of living a flexible lifestyle and the benefits it brings to his family. He also discusses how Keller Williams dealt with the market crash in 2008 by changing their approach and focusing on short sales. TJ explains the process of selling a house as a realtor and how he scaled his real estate firm by hiring a team. He reflects on his biggest failures and the importance of finding balance between career and spirituality. Finally, he shares his perspective on the meaning of life and the importance of finding purpose.