Rory Golod has played a key role in helping Compass grow into one of the most influential companies in real estate.

In this episode of Rise Above The Ranks, Rory joins James Harris to discuss the philosophy that helped shape Compass from the early days, why putting agents first became a competitive advantage, and what most brokerages still get wrong when it comes to growth.

From scaling a company across hundreds of thousands of agents to building trust during periods of rapid change, Rory shares the lessons he’s learned from helping lead one of real estate’s biggest success stories.

In this episode:
• What Compass understood that others didn’t
• Why agents became the center of every decision
• The mistake many brokerages make when trying to grow
• How to build trust at scale
• Why listening beats assuming
• Leadership lessons from scaling a global company

Whether you’re an agent, broker, team leader, or entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with practical insights on growth, leadership, and building a business people want to be part of.

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