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Season 4, Episode 52 Brendan Nixon

In this episode of the Making the Grade Podcast, Georgia and Christine sit down with Brendan Nixon, founder of Homes by Brendan Nixon and a top-producing Boston-based realtor with over $50 million in sales. Known for building his business through authentic relationships, creative content, and community-driven events, Brendan shares his journey from a cubicle SEO job he hated, to a sales role at Toast, through a pandemic layoff, and into a thriving full-time real estate career rooted in who he truly is.

This episode is part of Season 4, where we highlight clients and collaborators connected to MTG Frameworks coaching. Each guest shares how mindset, systems, and executive function strategies support both their personal and professional growth.

Brendan talks about letting go of the "right way" to do real estate, embracing his naturally extroverted and creative personality, and building a business that actually fits his life. He shares how going from cold calling burnout to value-driven outreach and event hosting transformed not only his pipeline but his relationship with his work. He also opens up about a major personal transformation losing 104 pounds, prioritizing his health, and building systems that support long-term consistency.

Throughout the conversation, Brendan reflects on the power of giving yourself permission to be yourself, trading hustle culture for sustainable habits, and how breaking big goals into bite-size daily priorities changed everything for him.

We Talk About:

• Building a real estate business rooted in relationships, referrals, and authentic content
• Moving away from cold calling to value-driven, event-based outreach
• How executive function systems like the "Big Three" daily priorities support focus and follow-through
• The power of self-awareness in finding the work style that actually works for you
• Creating intentional guest experiences through community events and curated gatherings
• Why giving yourself permission to be funny, creative, and real is a business strategy
• Health, habit change, and the personal transformation that runs alongside professional growth
• Hitting 1 million views in 90 days by finally letting go of the "realtor mold"

Whether you're an entrepreneur, real estate professional, or someone navigating burnout and searching for a more sustainable way to grow, this episode offers practical insights on goal setting, outreach, content creation, and building a business and life that actually feels good.

Guest Spotlight

Brendan Nixon | Realtor & Content Creator, Homes by Brendan Nixon

A top-producing Boston-based realtor with over $50 million in sales, Brendan Nixon has been full-time in real estate for nine years. A Bryant University marketing graduate and Connecticut native, Brendan is based in Watertown, Massachusetts and is known for blending genuine personality with smart strategy, hosting community events, creating viral real estate content, and building a brand that feels nothing like the typical realtor playbook. When he's not closing deals, you'll find him weightlifting, running half marathons, fishing, or working on stand-up comedy.

Find Brendan:

Instagram: @homes_by_brendan_nixon

Upcoming Event Talked about in the Podcast:

Singles Only: Talk Birdy to Me — July 2026

A golf-themed singles event for ages 25–35 featuring live music, food, drinks, and driving range fun. Keep an eye on Brendan's Instagram for details!

About Making the Grade

Making the Grade is a podcast hosted by Georgia and Christine, co-founders of MTG Frameworks coaching. Each season, they sit down with clients, collaborators, and creatives to explore how mindset, executive function, and intentional systems support personal and professional growth. Season 4 highlights the real people doing the real work one goal at a time.

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