What would your career look like if you stopped fearing rejection—and started embracing it?
In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with San Diego real estate legend Sal Cefalu, a 21-year industry veteran with over 600 homes transacted. Sal dives deep into how old-school grit, street knowledge, and an unshakable reputation have helped him thrive in one of the most competitive markets in the country.
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Chapters
00:00 Sal's Street-Cred Real Estate Roots
- 21 years in the game
- Gaining trust in elite communities
- Building relationships from friction
04:01 Market Shifts & Agent Mentality
- Slumping San Diego market breakdown
- Differences between new and seasoned agents
08:01 0 Micro-Market Mastery & Local Knowledge
- “Sunshine tax” and San Diego’s unique dynamics
- Deep dive into Point Loma’s 7+ micro-markets
12:01 Bird-Dogging to Billionaire Mentorships
- Early grind: courthouse steps, cold calls, door knocking
- “Bird dog” days for high-volume investors
17:01 Lightning & FOCUS Round
- What property type is Sal? (Low-key luxury)
- Coldplay and Ryan Reynolds
21:01 Real Advice: No BS Closes & Rejection Power
- “Pay peanuts, get a monkey” objection rebuttal
- Never afraid of truth-telling or tough clients
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