Presidential Moves: How Nick Bobzien Leads and Closes

In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, hosts Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan welcome real estate powerhouse Nick Bobzien, former President of the Naples Area Board of Realtors and Realtor of the Year. With over two decades of experience in the Southwest Florida market, Nick shares how he built a career rooted in professionalism, personal relationships, and time-tested leadership strategies.

From leaving a stable golf pro job to going all-in on real estate, Nick opens up about the risks, the rewards, and how smart time management made all the difference. He dives into how staying connected with his past clients and peers fuels his referral-based business, why he avoids open houses, and the value of adapting to market shifts—even when it’s uncomfortable.

You’ll hear insights on:

• Why networking still beats the MLS

• How to handle market uncertainty

• Time management and daily habits that keep him sharp

• The real value behind buyer broker agreements

• His alternative approach to passive income

• The one piece of advice he’d give to new agents

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