Sam Sawyer - HousingWire Vanguard Award
Issue 152 - October 13th, 2023
Last week, I was named to the HousingWire Vanguard List for 2023. I am thankful for the honor, and I look forward to continuing to shake things up in our industry as I keep growing and learning. Also, you may have noticed I have taken the last month off from writing this newsletter. It will return at a normal clip soon, but I am exploring some ideas for new content and may switch to a longer form type content newsletter with monthly writings instead of weekly. You all will be the first to know - I am thankful for every single person that reads this each week, and I am pushing myself to find creative ways to continue to deliver content worth reading! Have a great weekend!
"In its 9th year, the HousingWire Vanguards award offers a definitive list of the top leaders in housing who are shaping the housing economy for the better. The forward-thinkers and trailblazers who are shaping the industry through their unwavering commitment, transformative ideas and steadfast dedication to driving growth and positive change. This year, 100 honorees were selected for their outstanding leadership in the midst of market volatility."
Sam Sawyer is a real estate prodigy whose journey began at just 19 years old. Renowned for his marketing instincts, he earned the moniker “the guy who sells houses” while studying at Southern Methodist University. Sawyer’s impressive career includes rising to senior vice president at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty and co-founding The Collective, which was later acquired by Compass. His achievements earned him recognition as one of the National Association of Realtors’ 30 under 30 and a spot on D Magazine’s esteemed list of “Best Realtors in Dallas.” Now at the helm of Pinnacle Realty Advisors, Sawyer is revolutionizing the industry. His mission is to provide agents with the essential tools, support and transparent services they need to succeed on their terms. With a commitment to honesty, simplicity and innovation, Sawyer is shaping the future of real estate nationwide.
Under Sawyer’s visionary leadership and unwavering determination, Pinnacle Realty Advisors has thrived even in the face of challenging market conditions. Despite the complexities of the real estate industry, the company has achieved remarkable growth, with a staggering 60% increase in the last six months alone. Sawyer’s forward-thinking mindset and innovative brokerage model have proven to be a winning combination, attracting a growing number of agents who recognize the exceptional value Pinnacle Realty Advisors offers. His ability to navigate through obstacles and his dedication to empowering agents has been instrumental in driving the company’s success. As the driving force behind Pinnacle Realty Advisors’ strategy and hard work, Sawyer has played a pivotal role in propelling the company to new heights, solidifying its position as “the future” in the real estate market.
What’s the secret to your success?
Have fun every day enjoying your work! I use Jeff Bezos’s “regret minimization framework.” A regret minimization framework is a business heuristic that enables you to make a decision by projecting yourself in the future and visualize whether the regrets of missing an opportunity would hunt you down compared to having taken the opportunity and failed.