1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Is AI about to replace real estate agents? According to Dave Garland—Managing Partner at Second Century Ventures—the answer is no. In this episode of Stay Paid, Dave breaks down why relationships still drive success, how technology should empower (not replace) agents, and what venture capital sees coming next for the industry. From mergers and acquisitions to AI, branding, and the future of real estate transactions, this conversation delivers a rare, insider perspective every agent needs to hear. 🧠 What You’ll Will Learn Why real estate will always be a relationship-driven business How AI and technology should enhance, not replace, agents What mergers and acquisitions really mean for practitioners Why top agents thrive while others struggle The difference between building transactions vs. building relationships How technology creates leverage—but only with the right mindset What venture capital looks for in winning businesses Why trust, etiquette, and confidence are future-proof skills How to future-proof your business in a shifting market 📲 Follow Dave on social media: @dgarlandvc 🔗 Second Century Ventures: https://www.secondcenturyventures.com &amp;nbsp; ⁉️ Do YOU have a question you’d like us to answer on air? Send us an email at Podcast@ReminderMedia.com or shoot us a DM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast Stay Paid Podcast http://staypaidpodcast.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39897785/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/39897785