Earning the Right to Quit with Adam Bundren
Wed Jan 21 2026
If you’re a real estate agent thinking about leaving a salary, building a team, or breaking through a production plateau — this episode is for you.
In this episode of Realty Resilience, Dave Nations sits down with Adam Bundren to unpack the real journey from union laborer and corporate executive to high-producing real estate leader. Adam shares exactly what it took to earn the right to quit his job, survive the early grind of commission-only income, and build a business that scales without burning out.
They dive into the realities most agents don’t talk about: fear, imposter syndrome, plateau cycles, hiring mistakes, partnerships, leadership communication, and why clarity beats hustle every time. Adam also shares how he transitioned from building his own team into a high-growth partnership, what makes teams actually work, and the mindset shifts that accelerated his momentum.
You’ll also hear one of the wildest real estate stories you’ve ever heard — a referral listing that turned into a full renovation, multiple dumpsters, and a massive win-win deal.
Whether you’re a brand new agent, solo producer, team leader, or entrepreneur, this conversation will help you think differently about growth, leadership, and long-term success in real estate.
👇 Topics Covered:
• How to transition from a salaried job to commission real estate
• Earning the right to quit and building a financial safety net
• Breaking through production plateaus
• Overcoming fear and imposter syndrome
• Hiring and team building lessons
• Partnerships and leadership communication
• Why trust beats being liked in sales
• Creating clarity in business decisions
• A crazy real estate deal story you won’t believe
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Looking for more ways to elevate your real estate career? Connect with us today and follow along with our socials!
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If you’re a real estate agent thinking about leaving a salary, building a team, or breaking through a production plateau — this episode is for you. In this episode of Realty Resilience, Dave Nations sits down with Adam Bundren to unpack the real journey from union laborer and corporate executive to high-producing real estate leader. Adam shares exactly what it took to earn the right to quit his job, survive the early grind of commission-only income, and build a business that scales without burning out. They dive into the realities most agents don’t talk about: fear, imposter syndrome, plateau cycles, hiring mistakes, partnerships, leadership communication, and why clarity beats hustle every time. Adam also shares how he transitioned from building his own team into a high-growth partnership, what makes teams actually work, and the mindset shifts that accelerated his momentum. You’ll also hear one of the wildest real estate stories you’ve ever heard — a referral listing that turned into a full renovation, multiple dumpsters, and a massive win-win deal. Whether you’re a brand new agent, solo producer, team leader, or entrepreneur, this conversation will help you think differently about growth, leadership, and long-term success in real estate. 👇 Topics Covered: • How to transition from a salaried job to commission real estate • Earning the right to quit and building a financial safety net • Breaking through production plateaus • Overcoming fear and imposter syndrome • Hiring and team building lessons • Partnerships and leadership communication • Why trust beats being liked in sales • Creating clarity in business decisions • A crazy real estate deal story you won’t believe 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on real estate growth, leadership, and resilience. 👍 If this episode helped you, like and share it with another agent who needs it. Looking for more ways to elevate your real estate career? Connect with us today and follow along with our socials! Connect With Heartwood Coaching: Heartwood-Coaching.com Facebook Instagram Realty Resilience Facebook Group (Join Now) YouTube Channel (Watch This Episode Video)