Episode #24
Mike Murphy: Fast-Tracking Growth, Building a Team and Finding Purpose
What does it really take to build momentum quickly in real estate? In this episode of The Better Podcast, Jen Baird sits down with Bayleys agent Mike Murphy to explore the habits, choices and mindset that helped him build one of the fastest-growing real estate businesses in the network. Mike shares his journey into the industry, from growing up around real estate to starting in property management before making the move into residential sales. While real estate was never part of his original plan, he quickly discovered a passion for the pursuit of business, the challenge of growth and the opportunity to create something meaningful. The conversation explores the early years of Mike's career, including the ambitious goals he set for himself, the intense work ethic that helped him gain momentum and the importance of backing yourself before anyone else will. He discusses why he focused on a specific market rather than trying to be everything to everyone, how he leveraged the network he already had and why mastering the fundamentals remains one of the biggest differentiators in the industry. Mike also reflects on the critical decision to build a team early. He explains how bringing in the right people unlocked the next stage of growth, why delegation became essential and how focusing on the work he enjoys and performs best has helped Team Murphy continue to scale. For real estate professionals, this episode is packed with practical insights on prospecting, team building, personal accountability, growth and leadership. It is an honest conversation about doing the work, staying committed when things are difficult and creating a business that is bigger than yourself.
