E51: Building A Real Estate Business With The Community In Mind with Matt Gorham

Today on Living Well with Rentwell, Co-Host Rob Coldwell talks to Pennsylvania real estate mogul Matt Gorham. Gorham, a natural salesman, was given advice to get into real estate right outside of college and thats what he did. From there he built an empire and now helps others get into homes as well. As Matt Gorham continues to grow his real estate business, the core of his business model revolves around helping other people. Leaning into faith and the needs of the community, Matt’s team takes pride in helping his community, even taking ‘a few hundred people’ each year to a Phillies game! Success comes to those who take pride in their work, and Matt is a prime example of that. Although the real estate industry is slow this year, he still managed to have one of his best quarters ever. Matt attributes this success to being a part of the community, and helping build lives through positivity. www.mattgorhamteam.com In Matt’s words: Matt Gorham began his real-estate career in 2001 as an investor, and three years later, he became a licensed agent. Since its inception two decades ago, The Matt Gorham Team has grown exponentially and set records in sales with each new year. Matt has grown into a top performing real estate team in our region, has qualified in Gary Keller’s top 500 in KW Mastermind. Part of our teams mission is to give back to the community. Matt believes it is best to serve in the community that you serve. MGT has served at Chester County Food Bank, United Way of Chester County and has run their own fundraisers helping lower income Chester County residents the ability to appeal their taxes. We have also had corporate workdays at Good Works Home Repair Ministry and is on the Advisory Board of the Chester County Housing Partnership where the mission is to create first time homeowners by converting those who believe renting is the only way. On the personal side, Matt and his wife Amanda, love living in Chester County, enjoy golfing, EAGLES! One of the only things he likes to do above attempting to break 80 on the course is time spent with their 4 kids. Matthew(20), Mason (17), Caroline (5) and Charlee (4). Matt and his wife Amanda flip homes, own a Property Management Company, Title Company, Property Services Company amongst other ventures. They want to be a one stop shop for all of their treasured clients. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introductions 12:52 - A 5 year plan wont work, a 15 year plan WILL 16:07 - How does Faith play into your business? 22:43 - How did you have one of your best quarters in this economy? 25:39 - What does your enterprise look like right now? 28:30 - Have you branched out into joint ventures? 33:40 - What are your next steps?