Episode 515: How This Top Agent Turned a Referral-Based Business into a Media Empire with Deidre Quinn

In this week’s Wicked Smart Master’s Class, we welcome Deidre Quinn, 22-year real estate veteran and founder of The Deidre Quinn Team at eXp Realty. Deidre is more than just a top-producing agent—she’s a forward-thinking entrepreneur, podcast host, media contributor, and coach who thrives on building relationships, amplifying her voice through content, and staying ahead of industry trends.

 

In this conversation, Deidre shares her journey through market shifts, technological disruption, and personal reinvention. From building a referral-based team culture to launching her Pending & Trending podcast and appearing on HGTV’s American Dream, she reveals what it takes to grow with integrity, pivot with purpose, and stay passionate about your work after two decades in the business.

 

Key Talking Points of the Episode

 

00:00 Introduction

01:16 Who is Deidre Quinn?

03:08 How real estate has evolved: From fax machines to AI

05:01 The impact of AI on coaching and client expectations

08:23 Market downturns, pivots, and staying relevant

09:09 Coaching, learning, and delegation in real estate

11:13 Building a referral-based business and expanding reach

15:24 Launching the Pending & Trending podcast and the power of platforms

17:58 Why Deidre never “sells” and how her business thrives on relationship-first principles

18:56 Taking part in HGTV’s American Dream to highlight Philadelphia

21:23 Operating in the Greater Philadelphia area and expanding to the Poconos market

23:21 How you can get in touch with Deidre and her team

24:06 Lead with value, stay adaptable, and prioritize the client

 

Quotables

 

“If you don’t pivot, your time in the industry is going to be really short.”

 

“People always need a place to live. And if you’re good at what you do, they’ll always need your help.”

 

“You can’t just stay the same and expect everything to stay the same around you.”

 

Links

 

The Deidre Quinn Team

https://www.deidrequinn.com/

https://www.facebook.com/DeidreQuinnTeam

https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram

 

QLS Live

https://qlslive.com

 

Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime

https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

 

FREE Master’s Class

http://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast

 

FREE Strategy Session with Chris Pre

http://smartrealestatecoach.com/actionpodcast

 

QLS 4.0

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qlspodcast

 

Investor Resources

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources

 

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