About this episode
Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Ninja Selling Podcast! This episode kicks off 2025 with a special theme of resilience and renewal, featuring inspiring stories from Jonny Layne, a successful real estate agent with Compass, alongside insights from Ninja Coach, Jon Hill. This episode explores overcoming adversity, the importance of mindset in achieving success, and practical strategies for maintaining peak performance in the competitive field of real estate. Jonny shares his remarkable journey, from facing homelessness as a child to becoming a top-performing realtor, offering a unique perspective on how to view challenges not as setbacks, but as opportunities for growth and gratitude. The conversation also delves into Jonny's experience with burnout and how, through Ninja Coaching and a renewed focus on personal values, he rediscovered his passion for real estate and life. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Jon Hill and Jonny Layne 02:54 - Discovering Ninja Selling Through Coaching 03:35 - Unlocking Opportunities in Your Database 05:08 - Transforming Adversity into Motivation 08:58 - Gratitude as a Daily Practice 10:29 - Coaching Insights: Building Momentum 11:29 - Overcoming Burnout with Coaching 14:27 - Gradual Mindset Shifts for Growth 17:01 - Focus on Impact Over Results 18:07 - Small Tweaks to Elevate Performance 19:22 - Inflection Points in Coaching Progress 21:13 - Tactics That Drive Success in Real Estate 24:20 - Life Beyond Business: Family and Legacy 25:14 - Connect with Jon and Jonny Key Takeaways: "Circumstances shape us, but they don't define us. Use them as leverage to move forward." "I woke up today. Everything else is extra credit." "The dashboard is bigger than the rearview for a reason. We move forward." "In coaching, it's not about being hard on someone. It's about helping them find what they're doing right." "Gratitude starts with appreciating the smallest things - a sunrise, a kind gesture, a simple moment." "In real estate, it's a people-driven business. Love people, and success will follow." "Coaching isn't about results alone. It's about changing lives and building genuine connections." "When burnout hits, remember: Nothing is permanent. Seek new perspectives and tools." "Client events aren't just business. They're about building community and sharing joy." "True success isn't measured by results, but by the impact you have on others." Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email: TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group Ninja Coaching Book Study Ninja Mastery Ninja Selling by Larry Kendall Ninja Sailing Jonny Layne Jon Hill