Today I’m talking to Erik Qualman, not a real estate agent but a name synonymous with global influence and leadership.  Erik has authored Best Selling Books that include,  'Socialnomics', 'Digital Leader' and ‘What Happens in Vegas stays on Youtube’ that have reshaped our understanding of the digital landscape and leadership in the 21st century.Erik is often referred to as a 'Digital Dale Carnegie' for his indelible mark on the digital world. His work as an author has captivated audiences across more than 55 countries, touching the lives of over 50 million people through his insightful and transformative ideas. On the show today, episode 301, Erik shares his biggest breakthroughs and the insights that got him there as well as some of his biggest mistakes and how he took the lessons  from those mistakes to bring him to the top of his game. We talk about his career as a top executive, a top selling author, global speaker and digital leader and those insights that we can bring to the world of luxury real estate  to reach the highest levels of success and thrive in the ever-evolving digital era.⚡️Powered by BreakthroughLuxury Coaching & Membership https://BreakthroughLuxury...================Chapter Notes:0:00 Introduction2:14 Eric's 2 recent books3:08 The story of Eric5:17 The key to future proof yourself7:28 Innovation: additive or subtractive9:34 The Yahoo vs Google Experience11:53 How to focus on the things that need attention14:32 Prioritize your day: How to do it?17:56 The Power of Focus25:50 3 Rules for Talking to Clients27:04 A great question to ask31:30 A greatest resource in Eric's success32:56 The most important thing to know about artificial intelligence35:16 Eric's most recommend book to an agent to read36:26 Biggest takeaway of today's episodePeople Mentioned:Levi'sMichigan State UniversityGoogle BardRecommended Books:Socialnomics: How Social Media Transforms the Way We Live and Do Business by Erik QualmanThe Focus Project: The Not So Simple Art of Doing by Erik QualmanWhat Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube by Erik QualmanDigital Leader: 5 Simple Keys to Success and Influence by Erik QualmanQuotes-  “Being intentional with every moment checking in with yourself”“When you serve others, success is sure to follow”================About the Jere Metcalf Podcast:Jere, current coach and consultant, former top luxury real estate agent of Sotheby’s International Realty, interviews the world’s most renowned and best real estate agents around the country. These Agents tell their stories, how they got into the business and what has made them successful from their biggest mistakes to their biggest breakthroughs in one of the oldest and most competitive industries.All shownotes, videos and more at JereMetcalfpodcast.comPowered by BreakthroughLuxuryCoaching & Consulting for the Luxury Real Estate AgentBreakthroughLuxury.comMore on Jere Metcalf Podcast:► Visit our Website: https://www.jeremetcalfpodcast.com/► Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JereMetcalfJMPodcast.comWhere top real estate agents well how they do it.This podcast is where real estate agents across the country to come together sharing ideas to take your there and our business to the next level.► YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/c/JereMetcalfPodcast