Stories From The Business

Stories From The Business

From The Be Better Podcast by Infinity Real Estate Services

June 2, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 37

About this episode

Lee Barrison shares humorous and valuable lessons from his 25-year journey in real estate.

Join Lee Barrison and his son Noah in this debut episode of **Story Time**, a new segment on the **Be Better Podcast** with **Infinity Real Estate Services**. Based in Bakersfield, Lee reflects on his 25-year journey from an iron worker to a successful real estate entrepreneur, sharing the humorous and valuable lessons he learned from his early mistakes. **In this episode, you’ll hear about:** * **The "Tiger" Treatment:** Lee's first day in the business when his broker simply pointed to a desk and phone and said, "Go get them, tiger". * **Rookie Mistakes:** Funny stories about Lee chauffeuring unqualified buyers in the back of his 1988 Honda Civic and accidentally startling homeowners by entering houses without an appointment. * **First Deal Hustle:** How Lee successfully navigated a high-pressure Sunday night contract session with three engineers and closed his first deal with one of Bakersfield's top agents. * **Expert Advice:** Lee breaks down the three ways to get business—Waiting, Buying, or Finding—and explains why "Free.99" prospecting is the most sustainable way to build a predictable real estate career. Whether you are a new agent or a seasoned business owner, Lee’s…

People in this episode

Host: Lee Barrison

Guest: Noah

Topics covered

  • real estate
  • entrepreneurship
  • business lessons
  • humor
  • inspiration

Keywords

  • real estate
  • entrepreneur
  • business mistakes
  • Bakersfield
  • inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Products: 1988 Honda Civic

Places: Bakersfield

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