Episode 83: From Intern to Owner - A Real Estate Story - NJ Experts
Mon Feb 02 2026
What does it really take to scale a real estate team to the highest level?
In this episode of The OT Only Teams for Real Estate Podcast, Daren sits down with Scott, owner and operator of NJ Experts—one of New Jersey’s top-performing teams serving the northern NJ market and areas near New York City.
Scott shares his incredible journey from starting as an unpaid intern (literally sitting on an upside-down paint bucket) to becoming the leader who helped the Sue Adler Team scale to a true seventh-level business. This conversation is packed with real-world insights on leadership, leverage, hiring the right person, and building systems that actually work.
You’ll learn:
How finding “your person” can unlock massive growth
What top teams do differently when it comes to structure and accountability
How the Sue Adler Team approaches lead generation, call schedules, and market-specific strategy
Why culture, consistency, and long-term relationships matter more than quick wins
If you’re a real estate agent or team leader looking to grow without burning out—or wondering how to take your business to the next level—this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Tune in and learn what it really means to build a scalable, sustainable real estate team.
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What does it really take to scale a real estate team to the highest level? In this episode of The OT Only Teams for Real Estate Podcast, Daren sits down with Scott, owner and operator of NJ Experts—one of New Jersey’s top-performing teams serving the northern NJ market and areas near New York City. Scott shares his incredible journey from starting as an unpaid intern (literally sitting on an upside-down paint bucket) to becoming the leader who helped the Sue Adler Team scale to a true seventh-level business. This conversation is packed with real-world insights on leadership, leverage, hiring the right person, and building systems that actually work. You’ll learn: How finding “your person” can unlock massive growth What top teams do differently when it comes to structure and accountability How the Sue Adler Team approaches lead generation, call schedules, and market-specific strategy Why culture, consistency, and long-term relationships matter more than quick wins If you’re a real estate agent or team leader looking to grow without burning out—or wondering how to take your business to the next level—this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 Tune in and learn what it really means to build a scalable, sustainable real estate team.