Better Together Academy

05/29/2026

You're putting off your prospecting calls again. After 20 years, here are three shifts that turn prospecting from something you dread into something that works.

05/21/2026

When your schedule is packed, follow-up slips first. Here are three plays that keep your pipeline alive without adding a single hour to your day.

05/07/2026

I started in this business as a college intern with no playbook and figured it out as I went. One thing I learned early: the agents who finish strong aren't always the ones who started the year the best. They're the ones who made the right adjustments in the middle. I'm offering a free one-on-one strategy call for agents who are ready to look at their numbers honestly and map out a clear plan for the second half of 2026. Book your call here:

Halfway through 2026? Book a free strategy call with Bret Johnson and walk away with a clear plan for finishing the year strong.

04/16/2026

Struggling with what to say on calls or follow-ups? I’m giving away my Real Estate Agent Book of Scripts. These are the exact scripts I use to start real conversations with buyers and sellers and book more appointments. These are simple, proven, and easy to use right away. Click the link to get your free copy sent straight to your inbox:

I will send you the exact phone scripts we use to turn cold calls into appointments with buyers and sellers. Fill out the form and get your free copy.

04/14/2026

Nonstop calls, showings, and chaos… is that your morning? See how top producers in Phoenix start their day to get more leads, close more deals, and stay ahead of the Phoenix market.

04/06/2026

If your business completely stops the moment you do… that’s not a time problem.

That’s a structure problem.

And it’s more common than people want to admit.

Most real estate agents are working hard every single day.

Staying busy.

Staying in motion.

But nothing’s actually compounding because there’s no system underneath it.

No repeatable process.

No leverage.

Just effort…

and the second you pause, everything pauses with you.

The shift happens when you stop being the engine and start building one.

That’s when your business starts working for you instead of the other way around.

Ask yourself this… what’s one part of your business that completely stops when you do?

Start there.

Drop it in the comments. I’d love to hear what comes up for you.

03/31/2026

Wondering how to host a successful open house in a slower Phoenix market? Open houses still work in a slower market, but only if they’re done differently. I’ll break down how to turn open house conversations into real client opportunities.

03/29/2026

AI Realty Wire | Weekly News Brief

Reported by Arthur “Artie” Fisher | AI Realty Wire, in partnership with Better Together Academy

This week, AI didn’t just show up in real estate. It started running the show.

Here’s what happened, and what it means if you’re an agent trying to stay ahead.

1. Buyers moved inside the AI.

Consumers are beginning their home search inside AI platforms, not on Google. A portion of your future clients are already researching and filtering homes before they ever call you. The question isn’t whether this is happening. It is.

2. Zillow launched AI Mode.

Not a new feature. A full experience. Buyers can now plan, compare, and analyze homes in a single conversation, all before reaching an agent. By the time they contact you, they’ve already formed opinions.

3. Agentic AI moved from concept to ex*****on.

The conversation shifted from “AI that writes” to “AI that does.” Pricing analysis, deal review, operations support. Agentic tools are beginning to execute real work inside real workflows. This isn’t a future-state conversation anymore.

4. The money confirmed the direction.

Proptech funding hit $1.7 billion in a single month. The companies attracting that capital aren’t adding AI as a feature. They’re building AI-first from the ground up.

5. Regulation is catching up.

New legislation, lawsuits, and compliance standards are forming around how AI is used in real estate marketing, pricing, and communication. This will shape how business gets done.

So where does that leave agents?

Your role isn’t disappearing. It’s getting more important, just in a different way. You’re no longer the gatekeeper of information. Buyers have all of it. What they need is someone who can help them make sense of it and make confident decisions. That’s the interpreter. The strategist. The trusted guide. That’s you… if you’re willing to adapt.

Brought to you by Better Together Academy. Built for production-minded agents who want real systems, real community, and real results.

Learn more at bettertogetheragents.com

Stay informed. Stay ahead. | AI Realty Wire

03/28/2026

Are you doing everything you can to grow your real estate business but still feel overwhelmed? If so, you might need the support of a team. Joining a team can help you generate more leads consistently, stay organized and focused, and grow your business without doing it alone. If you want to know how my team can help you succeed in 2026, let’s talk about it. Schedule a confidential call here:

Looking for support, consistent leads, and a team behind you? Fill out the form to discuss how joining us can help you grow your business and close more deals.

03/28/2026

Calling online buyer leads can feel awkward if you don’t know what to say. This guide breaks down how to start the call, keep Phoenix buyers engaged, and earn the next conversation.