Why the Best Real Estate Agents Never Chase EVERY Deal
Why the Best Real Estate Agents Never Chase EVERY Deal  
Podcast: Forward One Podcast
Published On: Mon Dec 29 2025
Description: Welcome back to the Forward One Podcast, hosted by Paul Mark Morris and Josh Spitzen of Forward One Real Estate. In this episode, we sit down with Rory Barish to unpack what a 40-year real estate career teaches you about client care, integrity, and playing the long game. Rory shares why the best agents don’t chase every deal, how trust compounds over decades, and what truly separates professionals who last from those who burn out. If you want to build a reputation that creates repeat clients, referrals, and real longevity in this business, this conversation is a must-listen.*Rory Barish*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rory.barish/Website: http://lane4realestate.com/*More from Paul & Josh*Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulmarkmorris/Josh: https://www.instagram.com/spitzenjosh/Forward One Media: https://www.instagram.com/forwardonemedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forwardonepodcast*Presented by Forward One Real Estate*https://www.forwardone.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/forwardonerealestate/Timestamps00:00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome00:01:05 Rory's Unique Approach to Client Relationships00:04:15 Expertise in Various Neighborhoods00:09:38 Transition from Entertainment to Real Estate00:11:24 Leveraging Past Experiences00:14:02 Building Trust and Confidence00:29:13 Maintaining High Standards and Integrity00:32:32 Personal Commitment to Clients00:33:28 Handling Competition and Market Realities00:36:38 Motivation and Client Impact00:38:36 Challenges and Resilience00:41:38 Staying in Your Lane00:43:09 Overcoming Adversity00:49:17 Changes in the Real Estate Industry00:57:18 Fire Round: Personal Insights