Join Arizona-based real estate professionals Justin Benson, George Laughton, and Lindsay Fricks in our new series The Inspection Period. Each week, they sit down with industry leaders to explore the personal stories and behind-the-scenes insights that drive their remarkable success.

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In this week’s episode they sit down and focus on the experience and journey of George Laughton. George Laughton, co-founder of My Home Group and the Laughton Group, has built a remarkable career in real estate. Since establishing the Laughton Group as a RE/MAX franchise in 2007, George has achieved notable success, including being named the #1 team in the Southwest Region in December. Known for his high ethical standards and exceptional client service, George holds certifications as a Certified Distressed Property Expert and Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR), and is pursuing the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. His expertise and dedication have significantly contributed to the growth and transformation of Peoria’s real estate landscape. In this episode they discuss how the cohosts met, George’s midwest origins, his road to real estate and more!

Don’t miss this exciting episode for valuable insights and excellent advice!

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00:00 – 00:59 / Sponsorship and Intro
00:59 – 02:22 / This Week’s Guest
02:22 – 05:52 / How Justin, George, and Lindsay Met
05:52 – 06:10 / What’s Going on in George’s Life Lately
06:10 – 09:09 / The Vegas Wedding
09:09 – 10:24 / Work Updates
10:24 – 15:04 / From Bartending to Real Estate
15:04 – 18:04 / George’s Midwest Upbringing and Work Ethic
18:04 – 22:48 / Bartending Mishaps
22:48 – 29:06 / The Start of George’s Real Estate Career
29:06 – 32:03 / How George Kept it Going During the Early Years
32:03 – 34:44/ George’s Portfolio in 2006 vs 2024
34:44 – 38:20 / How to Commit to Reinvesting
38:20 – 42:38 / George on Betting on Himself
42:38 – 45:29 / Guiding, Innovation and Future-Proofing George’s Business
45:29 – 49:34 / AI vs Human Beings in Real Estate
49:34 – 51:48 / Mentor’s in George’s Life
51:48 – 55:16 / George’s Top 3 Books on Business
55:16 – 58:10 / What is George Running Towards and Running From?
58:10 – 1:00:21 / Therapy and George’s Close Relationships
1:00:21 – 1:02:56 / Advice George Would Give His Younger Self
1:02:56 – 1:07:02 / Some of George’s Biggest Accomplishments
1:07:02 – 1:07:43 / Appreciating George’s Team
1:07:43 – 1:08:11 / Where to Find George
1:08:11 – 1:09:44 / George’s Social Media Content and the Rabbit Incident
1:09:44 – 1:10:07 / Outro
1:10:07 / Sponsorship