Season 4, Episode 55 - Building a Business Through Relationships, Community, and Better Systems with Matt Quinlan
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Christine sits down with Matt Quinlan, a Massachusetts and New Hampshire Realtor and team leader of Quinlan Homes at Classified Realty Group. Matt shares how his background in early childhood education and psychology shaped his approach to real estate, why education is such an important part of guiding clients through major decisions, and how he built a business centered on relationships, referrals, and trust. The conversation also explores Matt’s commitment ...
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RSS Feed In this episode, Christine sits down with Matt Quinlan, a Massachusetts and New Hampshire Realtor and team leader of Quinlan Homes at Classified Realty Group.
Matt shares how his background in early childhood education and psychology shaped his approach to real estate, why education is such an important part of guiding clients through major decisions, and how he built a business centered on relationships, referrals, and trust.
The conversation also explores Matt’s commitment to community building through networking events and workshops that connect local business owners and professionals. Rather than focusing on sales pitches, Matt believes in creating genuine relationships and making thoughtful introductions that benefit everyone involved.
Christine and Matt also discuss goal setting, executive functioning, the challenges of balancing family and business, and the importance of knowing when to ask questions or rely on trusted professionals. Matt shares how gathering information, building a strong support network, and being comfortable saying “I don’t know, but I know where to find the answer” have helped him grow throughout his career.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Matt’s journey into real estate and how his education background influences his work
- The importance of educating clients through stressful real estate decisions
- Building a business through relationships, referrals, and community
- Creating networking events that focus on genuine connections
- The value of surrounding yourself with trusted professionals
- Goal setting and working toward business growth
- Executive functioning challenges when balancing family and business
- Knowing when to ask for help and find the right answers
- Why small business owners benefit from shared knowledge and collaboration
About Matt Quinlan
Matt Quinlan is a Massachusetts and New Hampshire Realtor and team leader of Quinlan Homes at Classified Realty Group. He has helped clients buy and sell more than 370 homes across 103 towns. His approach is centered on relationships, referrals, and educating clients throughout the real estate process. He is also passionate about community building and creating opportunities for local business owners and professionals to connect and learn from one another.
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