{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65774537fd7b5f0011bcaa54/6926d74244d46fbcb271f505?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why the Agent Now Is the Brand: Inside FirstTeam’s Growth Shift with Lauren Henss","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65774537fd7b5f0011bcaa54/1764152857005-869601b6-b4a7-4766-b22b-9eebbe3ddb90.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Inside FirstTeam’s rapid national expansion lies a strategic shift: transforming agents into the primary brand and building the company’s growth engine around their personas, capabilities, and digital visibility. In this episode, VP of Marketing &amp; Strategic Initiatives Lauren Henss explains how an agent-first framework reshapes recruitment efficiency, strengthens retention, and drives performance in a consolidating market. She also shares how AI-driven discovery, buyer migration patterns, and rising expectations on advisory-level service are redefining the competitive landscape in U.S. luxury real estate.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is brought to you by <strong>JamesEdition</strong> — the global marketplace for luxury real estate, reaching over 2.5 million monthly users across 140 countries through our platform and content channels.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/657336e95d8877001250403f/shows/65774537fd7b5f0011bcaa54/episodes/:%20https://www.jamesedition.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jameseditioncom/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/thejamesedition\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@jameseditioncom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/jamesedition/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p>","author_name":"JamesEdition"}