#773: The CEO Mindset Shift with Stace Bohlender

About this episode

Stace Bohlender discusses the transition from being a top producer to a CEO in the real estate industry.

Episode Overview In this episode of the Agent to CEO Podcast, John Kitchens sits down with longtime operator and real estate leader Stace Bohlender to unpack the critical shift every high-performing agent eventually faces—moving from top producer to true CEO. Stace shares the behind-the-scenes story of stepping into ownership, transitioning from selling homes to running a company, and learning how to think differently when the responsibility shifts from transactions to leadership, operations, and long-term strategy. From surviving one of the toughest real estate markets in recent memory to building an exit strategy through real estate investing, Stace breaks down the mindset, systems, and financial discipline required to build a business that produces wealth—not just income. This episode is a masterclass for agents who feel stuck in production and want to start building assets, leverage, and long-term financial freedom. Key Topics Covered The Moment Everything Changed: Becoming the Owner Stace reflects on the moment the opportunity to buy the company became real. What began as a career focused on listing homes quickly transformed into full leadership responsibility. Suddenly the…

People in this episode

Host: John Kitchens

Guest: Stace Bohlender

Topics covered

• CEO mindset
• real estate leadership
• business ownership
• financial discipline
• long-term strategy
• wealth building

Keywords

• CEO mindset
• real estate
• business strategy
• leadership
• financial freedom
• wealth building
• agent to CEO

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Agent to CEO Podcast, real estate

More episodes of John Kitchens Coach Podcast Experience

• #789: The 8 Cornerstones of Coaching Every Leader Needs · June 12, 2026 · 43 min
• #788: Build a Team or Be on a Team with Claire Gogan · June 7, 2026 · 49 min
• #787: How Smart Investors Structure No-Money-Down Real Estate Deals with Tammy Pack · June 3, 2026 · 48 min
• #786: Why Community Is the New Competitive Advantage in Real Estate with Tricia Turner · May 29, 2026 · 45 min
• #785: Blueprint for Wealth: Navigating the World of Real Estate Investing with Jordan Wildman · May 19, 2026 · 57 min
• #784: How to Build a Brand People Can't Stop Talking About with Damien and Jessica Zouaoui · May 13, 2026 · 1h 5m