EP 01320 minJoin Grant Wise as he sits down with Randy Carroll and Spencer from Ruuster for an in-depth conversation about growing a real estate tech startup, building authentic partnerships, and the secrets to long-term business relationships in the real estate industry. In this episode, you'll discover: • The real story behind Ruuster’s founding and why it stands out in the proptech world 02:10 • Hard-earned lessons from marketing failures and why not all real estate advertising strategies work 03:30 • How Randy Carroll and Spencer identified their ideal client profile (ICP) and what that means for their marketing and outreach 05:27 • Why authentic value and human-to-human connections trump transactional relationships in real estate marketing 07:49 • Real-world advice on starting, growing, and sustaining fruitful partnerships with brokerages, real estate teams, and service providers 10:03 • Proven strategies for relationship-building, from social engagement to in-person networking 14:00 • What not to do when structuring deals and the importance of setting clear, measurable objectives 14:44 • Why reputation and trust matter more than affiliate commissions and quick wins 17:00 Perfect for real estate agents, team leaders, and anyone invested in real estate marketing and advertising who wants tactical insight and inspiring stories from industry insiders. Connect with Ruuster: Ruuster works with large real estate teams and independent brokerages to help them wake up their databases and capture more business - from relationships, not just transactions. Subscribe to the Partner & Profit Podcast for more real estate marketing strategies, partnership insights, and industry success stories. Don’t miss this episode if you want to learn how to build real connections that drive profit and growth in real estate!