Dream Big, Move Fast
Josh Phegan and Phil Harris host a fortnightly podcast exploring what it takes to be a dynamic thinker, leader, and role model. Drawing on over two decades of friendship and professional experience, they offer real-world insights into ambition, resilience, and progress. The conversations focus on practical lessons for those who want to grow personally and professionally.
Episodes
Winning in Down Markets.
Quote: The attitude we bring to things changes everything. Rick Rubin Summary In today's episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan show us the elements of winning in down markets. They examine working out markets using early indicators, reducing distractions, the power of forecasting, why strategy matters and why you want to stay listing. They talk about learning to bridge the g
Chasing better.
Quote "Amateurs talk about strategy. Professionals talk about logistics." —USMC General R.H. Barrow In this Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan focus on the logistics of chasing Better. They discuss social media and the never-ending pursuit to be better, the thirst for knowledge and the humility to seek it, consistency and the discipline of mastery, and taking time off the gr
Recruitment.
Quote "In short, hiring is the most important aspect of business and yet remains woefully misunderstood." — Philip Delves Broughton Summary In this episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris talk about recruitment skills inside your business. They look at getting recruitment fit and what that looks like, and they explain the SILO method of sourcing in-industry vs. out of industry
Life, Family, Business, Fame & Fortune.
This week on Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan explore the aspirational elements of Life: family, business, fame & fortune. They discuss the importance of planning for what you want, getting clarity around each category, knowing your life stage, life hacks and high-performance habits they've learned. They look at making the decision to go all in, what do you say yes to and what are
Manage For Markets.
Quote "If you want the staff to give great service to customers, the leaders have to give great service to the staff.' —Ari Weinzweig In this Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris explain how to manage for markets and adapt to conditions. They discuss the property clock, 5 key market indicators, applying the Rule of 72 principle, and using SQM Research. Phil and Josh talk abo
Digital Domination.
"Personal relationships are the fertile soil from which all advancement, all success, all achievement in real life grows." Ben Stein In today's episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan ponder digital domination and the meaning of relationships. They discuss understanding the problem you're trying to solve, long and short form videos, and building brand domination. They talk abo
Mergers & Acquisitions.
"Amateurs talk about strategy. Professionals talk about logistics." USMC General R.H. Barrow In this Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris present their thoughts about mergers and acquisitions. They discuss strategy vs. logistics, the lessons from doing mergers and acquisitions, valuation methodology and top-line revenue, having an M+A team, and limiting your staff to 1 or 2 ce
The growth business.
In today's episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan show us the principles of property management as a growth business. They examine the best lead sources in PM, the importance of increasing the lifetime value of a customer and of providing exceptional services to your Landlords. They talk about improving the investment property search experience through your website, building
Business models.
In this Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan focus on business models and note that your customers will never be happier than your employees. They discuss understanding that ARR needs to exceed ARE to produce an ARP, percentage of recurring vs. one-off revenue, and strategies to build profit and loss, a balance sheet, or both. Phil and Josh continue with knowing the model you'
Big decisions.
In this episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris talk about comfort vs. courage and making the big decisions. They look at what's really happening when someone says 'I've got a big opportunity for you', being aware of how you make decisions, having decision-making principles, and the role of long-term thinking. They discuss avoiding distractions to focus on what's important, th
The three timezones.
This week on Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan explore the three timezones we live our lives in - past, present and future - and what they mean. They discuss how much time they spend in each zone and how that affects them, and what's the most appropriate mix of the three states to get the most out of where we are right now. They look at the skill of being fully present in the momen
Would you list with you?
In this Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris ask, would you list with you? and present a model for decision-making. They discuss ways to package, market and develop yourself to be the kind of person people want to do business with, and understand that, if you wouldn't buy from you, don't expect someone else to. Phil and Josh talk about going all in on systems, building great
Reflect To Project.
In today's episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan ponder career milestones that force us to reflect to project. Phil examines lessons learned and things he wishes he had known, he talks about the foundational days of Harris Real Estate, where his business is today and what the future looks like. Josh observes how growth brings its own challenges, they discuss how roles evolve
Setbacks and almighty comebacks.
In this Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris present their thoughts about setbacks and almighty comebacks. They discuss their biggest setbacks, how they overcame them, and the power of critical thinking models. They clarify the tendency to put ourselves in a box and learn to get out of it, developing self-awareness and deciding whether to put your toe in the water or go all in
Day one - The power of never making it.
In today's Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan show us the power of never making it. They examine why it's always day one, how to stay hungry and push boundaries, break barriers to upgrade what you do, and maintain business humility. They discuss finding new and innovative ways to excite and serve customers and the power of tech that scales without complication. They examine
Power of vision.
In this Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan focus on the power of vision. They discuss influences for setting the vision for yourself and your life, feeling confident in setting your vision, having a 'think week' and finding environments for creative thinking. Phil and Josh continue around using tools like AI modeling for goal-setting, planning and staying on track, they talk
Building a game winning team.
In this episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris talk about building a game-winning team. They look at best practices, areas of trust and responsibility, meeting rhythms and the tactical day-to-day, and areas of control. They discuss assigning titles, learning to build people up and developing their key skills, creating an environment where people want to stay, the feeling of p
Pursuit to be the number one in your chosen markets.
This week on Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan explore the pursuit to be the number one in your chosen markets. They discuss casting vision for others, the flywheel concept for building momentum, and making the decision to be number one. They look at how you package, market and develop yourself for your marketplace, competitive nature and what to do to maintain the winning position
Becoming an infinite learner.
In this Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris present the process of becoming an infinite learner. They discuss being a learn-it-all rather than a know-it-all, the mindset to become the greatest version of yourself, where to learn new skills, and the power of learning and reading to learn. Phil and Josh discuss how they learn, actively creating a beautiful mind, thinking their
Building Blocks for Big Success.
In today's episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan step us through building blocks for big success. They examine coaching people to see what they can be, sustainable success, and the foundations you need block by block. Josh discusses the kinds of knowledge and level of professionalism you need, and Phil talks about mastering your craft and then teaching others. They look at g
Living life by design.
In this Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan focus on living life by design. They discuss what they wish they had known when they started in real estate and what they've learned, getting clear on what you want, and maintaining a view to continuous improvement. Phil and Josh continue with what motivates and what matters, editing your life, the Top 5 theory, getting dialled in o
Becoming number one.
In this episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris talk about becoming number one. They look at what it takes to become number one in your markets, commitment beyond motivation, area and market knowledge, market size and forward indicators, and how that determines the size and productivity of your team. They discuss three basic recruiting strategies, building a marketing engine,
What it takes to win.
This week on Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan explore what it takes to win in business. They discuss putting yourself in a position to win by getting clear on your goal, getting the strategy and tactics right, and why measurement is such a critical part. They look at adjusting and being agile, being a role model and caring about the impact you make, how sport develops a winning na
No money down vs buying in.
In this Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris present the idea of no money down vs. buying in. They discuss the real cost of doing a startup and the value of buying into an established business, reasons people decide to do either, paying for value creation, industry culture and business naivety. They talk about upsides and downsides of being a business owner, revenue without ca
Management 101.
In today's episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan take us through a Management 101 discussion. They examine the art and science of managing people, lessons at each stage of business growth, managing high performers vs. new hires, different ages and demographics, and applying skillsets to roles. Phil shares some of his best management tips. They talk about knowing your areas o
Establishing a thriving practice.
In this Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan focus on establishing a thriving practice. They discuss the basics: finance, marketing, brand loyalty, sales, market positioning, and property management. They also look at HR, cultural aspects and people, legal structures and compliance, training, and education. Phil and Josh continue with common traits across great organisations,
The age of the customer.
In this episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris talk about the age of the customer. They look at ways to think about the customer experience, define it and improve it, scaling to expectations, whether customers will pay for your extra services, the 'jobs to be done' philosophy, and how customer service is your number one word-of-mouth generator. They discuss consistency in com
Ep 23 - Winning teams.
This week on Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan explore building winning teams. They discuss the desire to grow a team, key roles in a contemporary team and what makes a great team leader, knowing the right time to scale, expanding beyond skills by role, and setting an example with the daily agenda. They look at incentivising the growth of great people through financial remuneration
Rapid scaling - the power of mergers.
In this Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris present rapid scaling and the power of mergers. They talk about why mergers happen, advantages and challenges they present, aspects of the sales process and acquisitions, and using a checklist for due diligence to maintain your good-buyer reputation and avoid traps due to inexperience.They talk about putting together a merger team a
Big transitions.
In today's episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan look at making those big transitions and being powerful in all of the roles you play. They examine roles from the E-Myth, the dynamics of the transition from salesperson to principal, knowing when you're ready and being intentional, and building and growing other people i.e. servant leadership.They talk about knowing what you
Strategically negligent, tactically excellent.
In this Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan look at areas where we may be strategically negligent yet tactically excellent. They talk about the dynamism of strategy, defining your tactics, developing and using the STM chart, measurement and documentation, and the dangers of having too many strategies. Phil and Josh outline the 5-step Change Formula, the ability to execute as
Meeting rhythms.
In this episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris look at meeting rhythms and systems for success. They talk about everything that's required for a meeting with purpose, list three points of focus for the meeting, they put together a clean, efficient sample sales meeting agenda with a timing structure, then look at elements of a PM meeting.They discuss how meeting rhythms align
Forward indicators.
This week on Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan explore forward indicators that help you adjust quickly to change. They look at the metrics that matter, the relation of retention and growth, listings and sales and the money-ball metric, forecasting commissions and settlements for cashflow projection, and grouped listings on the website. They continue with break-even points, revenue
The growth special.
In this Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris present the growth special with a passion for learning as a way of life. Josh notes that growth is a decision, and Phil tells how to get clarity on long and short term growth objectives. They expand on growing from you to a team, beginning with your first hire and building forward. They talk about infrastructure and the role of syst
Your business model.
This episode of Dream Big, Move Fast features Josh Phegan and Phil Harris on choosing and understanding your business model. They examine models that work and the dangers of losing focus, setting rules and guiding principles, getting your core competencies right, investing in opportunity with a long-term vision, and the willingness to break what you have now in order to achieve a higher rate of gr
Systems and processes.
This episode of Dream Big, Move Fast features Josh Phegan and Phil Harris on building a business of systems and what that consists of. They examine the enduring relevance of checklists, the importance of systemising a footprint for success, making it easy, teachable and repeatable, systems and processes that reduce the struggle to scale, and how putting on your first employee teaches you about you
Who we intend to be.
In this episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris look at the journey from who we are now to who we intend to be. They reflect on designing a memorable brand experience, why the look and feel of the physical branding is secondary, defining who you're serving, asking the questions that build relationships and get you the business, and setting your business standards. They talk ab
Leadership in the disruptive age.
In this Dream Big, Move Fast podcast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan discuss dreams, goals and leadership in the disruptive age. They reveal the issues that are disruptive, roles and attributes of managers vs. leaders, where to invest your energy, a model for focusing on what you can do instead of what you can't, how success makes you vulnerable and why apathy is the most dangerous place for a leader
Building a business of systems.
This episode of Dream Big, Move Fast features Josh Phegan and Phil Harris on building a business of systems, and why business is a great platform for change. They explore the concept of flywheel momentum and mastery through moving client exposure to deal exposure, the power of planning, knowing where you're going, and empowering salespeople. They continue with putting yourself in learning environm
Marketing - brand, agency, agent, property.
This episode of Dream Big, Move Fast features Josh Phegan and Phil Harris on marketing and the hunger to continually get better. They discuss micro and macro brands, how brand marketing got lost, agency positioning campaigns, consumer-focused agent marketing and property-based marketing, selling lifestyle and escapism, and the dynamic role of video. Phil and Josh talk about telling powerful storie
Zero to hero - starting out to being the best.
In this episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris look at fast-tracking growth under strong leadership. They discuss how a breakthrough month can change your beliefs around what is possible, becoming a market knowledge champion, knowing what your end game looks like, the two core things required for success, and overcoming fear, doubt and the reluctance to learn new skills. They
Becoming an infinite learner.
In this Dream Big, Move Fast podcast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan discuss the enrichment of becoming a lifelong learner. They examine the learn it all vs. know it all mindsets, and the journey of how we learn through experience, exposure, podcasts and the power of reading. And Phil tells how he has time-collapsed his learning process through immersion. Phil and Josh look at the need to seek educat
Unlocking powerful thinking models.
This episode of Dream Big, Move Fast features Josh Phegan and Phil Harris on unlocking powerful thinking models around what is actually possible. They examine what a transaction represents to the consumer, horizons of focus, dream goals and what can be accomplished over time, motivation and what really matters, the agree on/work on strategy, working with what you can do and finding a system or per
Routines for a successful life.
This episode of Dream Big, Move Fast features Josh Phegan and Phil Harris on routines for a successful life and how they set you free. Phil defines what a routine is, how it works, how to start and how to be consistent. They talk about what makes routines powerful, and Josh shows how your calendar is your life. They look at integrating health, family and work routines around the flow of an agent's
Business plans that work.
In this episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris look at leadership, management, and business plans that work. They talk through having systems in place before setting goals, clear, simple and realistic planning, the three numbers to measure, the Everest Mission model for growth, incremental vs. exponential growth, universal laws for scaling your business, and putting together
How to win in business.
In today's episode of Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan look at how to win in business by becoming your best self. They share ideas for shifting from common enemy to role model, cracking the formula for growth and success, knowing and amplifying what works, working with people who are at the level where you aspire to be, and dialling in on the purpose for whatever it is you're ab
Areas of excellence.
In this Dream Big, Move Fast episode, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan look at areas of excellence in property management and sales. They start with the energy and enthusiasm to make things happen in our lives, and talk about the essential knowledge for being a great PM, including moments that matter to clients - especially landlords, forward planning for friction points, routines, and capital expendit
Personal balance sheet.
Today on Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan show how to create your personal balance sheet as a scorecard for success. They detail how to keep a personal profit and loss statement and look at important disciplines for keeping a balance sheet, knowing your revenue sources, and reviewing those financial mechanisms regularly. Phil and Josh talk about setting up a tax savings account an
Life momentum.
This week on Dream Big, Move Fast, Phil Harris and Josh Phegan explore life momentum and share their experiences with getting to where they are now. They advise taking a 25 year view for life planning towards what you want, and being in alignment with your health, family, work and goals throughout the 3 big stages of life.
Flywheel.
In this Dream Big, Move Fast podcast, Josh Phegan and Phil Harris discuss the flywheel concept: What it is and how to get into that momentum. Josh tracks on the flywheel effect that built Amazon, and Phil shows why that concept is important for real estate agents to understand. And they explain why having a quality flywheel requires understanding the difference between a value seller and a price s
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