In this episode, Sean O'Hara sits down with Chad Link and Rob Brower, the co-founders of Swyvvl. Swyvvl is a revolutionary real estate marketplace designed to disrupt the traditional industry model by putting money back into the pockets of homebuyers and sellers. Chad and Rob share their entrepreneurial journeys, including the personal and professional challenges they’ve overcome, such as Chad’s experience of sleeping in his office and car to keep his first brokerage afloat. They dive deep into how Swyvvl eliminates high referral fees charged by corporate giants like Zillow and Redfin, allowing real estate agents to compete by offering a portion of their commission back to their clients. KEY TAKEAWAYS Swyvvl is a nationwide home search platform that connects buyers and sellers with agents who compete by offering a portion of their commission, often ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, back to the client. The platform aims to eliminate the 30-50% referral fees that agents typically pay to large corporate platforms like Zillow and Redfin, redirecting that money to consumers to help with down payments and closing costs. Chad Link shares a powerful story of sleeping on his office floor and in his car for over a year during a divorce to ensure his business survived, emphasising that entrepreneurs must be willing to make extreme sacrifices. The success of Swyvvl relies on the synergy between Chad’s 20 years of real estate expertise and Rob’s background in technology and digital media. Swyvvl uses a blind ‘Share Experience’ bidding process where agents bid to represent clients based on home data without seeing personal details, ensuring a fair and competitive environment. BEST MOMENTS "If you're going to be an entrepreneur, you are going to walk that razor's edge more often than you want, whether that's financially, mentally, time-wise, or family-wise." "You better have that type of tenacity, if you're not willing to do it, don't start it, don't do it, because you're going to be one of these people that are going to wash out." "We are creating a new marketplace that allows homebuyers and sellers to be able to negotiate with real estate agents regarding that commission, rather than sharing it with a company that has absolutely nothing to do with the actual transaction." "It's almost like a marriage. We've got to respect each other's opinions, we've got to be able to trust one another." "You have to get comfortable being uncomfortable, there's not really a school for it, and they can be brutal on you." HOST BIO Meet Your Host: Sean O’Hara, MBA – Entrepreneur, Sales Strategist, and Relentless Business Optimist. With over 20 years in the entrepreneurial trenches—guiding scrappy startups and Fortune 1000 giants alike—Sean brings a rare mix of strategic insight and real-world experience to every conversation. Known for his sharp sales acumen and down-to-earth style, he doesn’t just talk business—he lives it. Sean’s superpower? Asking the right questions, then stepping back to let the wisdom flow. His curiosity-driven interview style unlocks actionable insights, powerful stories, and the kind of truth today’s entrepreneurs actually need. If you’re serious about building a business that lasts, Sean’s the guide you’ll want in your corner. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
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