The Mindful Agent

Work-Life Harmony & Faith-Driven Leadership with Matt Farnham

In this powerful episode of The Mindful Agent, Michael Coxen sits down with Matt Farnham, a top Las Vegas real estate agent, to talk about the hidden cost of success—when your business becomes your identity. Together, they explore how to recenter your life around what truly matters, the value of integrating faith into leadership, and what it takes to build a business that doesn't just make money, but fuels purpose. Whether you’re deep in the grind or feeling like you’ve lost yourself in the hustle, this conversation will help you recalibrate your focus and find alignment between who you are and what you do. What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How to recognize when your business has taken over your identity
- Steps to realign your life around your faith, values, and priorities
- What “purpose-driven business” really looks like in real estate
- How to lead authentically in a loud and competitive industry
- Ways to integrate life into your work instead of living around it
- Tune in to reclaim your purpose—and build a business that serves you. 📌 Mentioned in This Episode:
Poem - https://www.appleseeds.org/Deepest-Fear.htm
Book - https://www.craiggroeschel.com/books/winning-the-war-in-your-mind
Remarkable Tablet - https://remarkable.com/ Matt Farnham’s Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfarnham/?hl=en
Website: https://www.teamfarnham.com/ 👥 Let’s connect!
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Mastering Focus: The #1 Skill Successful Real Estate Agents Use Daily

Are distractions holding you back as a real estate agent?
In this episode of The Mindful Agent, we explore the transformative power of focus—the #1 skill behind every successful real estate agent. Learn how presence boosts your ability to connect deeply with clients, negotiate more effectively, and lead confidently.
You'll discover practical focus habits, including how to eliminate distractions, the myth of multitasking, and why slowing down actually speeds you up. Plus, find out how reconnecting with nature can reset your mind and enhance your productivity. Ready to become a more powerful, present, and productive agent? Listen now, and remember—success starts within.
What's one distraction you'll eliminate this week? 

Passion Meets Purpose: Jenn’s Journey to Mindful Living

In this episode, I sit down with Jenn, the founder of Ascension Mountain, who shares her transformational journey from military structure and athletic setbacks to a life rooted in mindfulness, spiritual growth, and purpose. From tearing her ACL twice in college to walking away from a path that no longer served her, Jenn reveals how pain and reflection led her to her true calling.
💡 What you'll learn in this episode:• How Jenn used mindfulness to overcome adversity and redefine success.• Why yoga and meditation became her healing tools after leaving the military.• How to shift from comparison and competition to authenticity and inner peace.• Jenn’s morning and evening routines that help her stay grounded and energized.• The power of reflection, passion, and listening to your intuition.
Jenn’s story is a powerful reminder that our greatest challenges often lead to our greatest clarity. Whether you’re seeking balance, battling burnout, or simply curious about living more intentionally—this episode will inspire you to reconnect with your purpose and live with more presence.
📌 Mentioned in This Episode:
• Ascension Mountain → https://www.ascensionmountain.com/about-3
• Wu Wei → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_wei
• Tao Te Ching → https://www.amazon.com/Tao-Te-Ching-Lao-Tzu/dp/1690029994/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_1/137-3252694-5581802?pd_rd_w=mp8Cg&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=G5PTCKK4TGWDV1VF0QW1&pd_rd_wg=xCbSO&pd_rd_r=f92b5dad-bb74-43aa-a37c-f78185c25673&pd_rd_i=1690029994&psc=1
• Tulsi Tea → https://www.amazon.com/Tulsi-Original-18-Tea-Bags/dp/B00134XL58?th=1
 
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The 1% Rule - How Small Tweaks Create Big Wins in Real Estate

In this episode of The Mindful Agent, I reveal how the 1% Rule — a principle proven by British Cycling and World Chess Champion Wilhelm Steinitz — can transform your real estate business. Learn how tiny, incremental improvements can compound into monumental success in sales, investment, and personal growth. Inspired by Paula Pant’s One Percent Challenge, I share actionable strategies to apply the 1% principle to your daily routine as a real estate agent. From optimizing your follow-up emails to refining your client interactions, these small changes can create powerful results over time.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
✔ How the 1% Rule turned British Cycling from underdogs to champions.
✔ The “accumulation of small advantages” that led to chess dominance.
✔ Applying the One Percent Challenge to real estate sales and investments.
✔ The difference between the “steak” and the “peas” in business focus.
✔ Practical ways to implement small daily tweaks for big growth.
 
📌 Mentioned in This Episode:
• Paula Pant / Afford Anything Website→ https://affordanything.com/
• Paula Pant / Afford Anything Podcast→ https://open.spotify.com/show/5W8zGpH...
• "Mastermind: How Dave Brailsford Reinvented the Wheel" by Richard Moore: → https://a.co/d/4YAVuIi

From Bartender to Real Estate Leader: Mike Roland’s Journey to the Top

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Roland, a top-producing Las Vegas real estate team leader and former football player, who shares his raw and inspiring journey from 350 pounds and bartending nights to becoming a respected leader in real estate and fitness. Mike opens up about the turning point that led him to quit drinking, lose over 100 pounds, and rewire his mindset for discipline, gratitude, and leadership. 💡 What you'll learn in this episode:
• How sobriety transformed Mike’s personal and professional life.
• Why fitness and mindset are key to success in real estate.
• Mike’s morning routine and how “mastering the mundane” builds momentum.
• The three traits he looks for in agents joining his high-performing team. • How to bounce back after rejection and use failure as fuel.
Mike’s story is a testament to the power of intentional change. Whether you're in real estate, looking for inspiration, or just trying to build better habits—this episode is for you.
📌 Mentioned in This Episode:• Go For No → https://www.amazon.com/s?k=go+for+no+book&hvadid=694037772693&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9030797&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=18406131809205888147--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18406131809205888147&hvtargid=kwd-295404850700&hydadcr=24661_13626712&mcid=b03f80ae175236b7b139e3d6ab8945c8&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_41dhfg33r3_e_p67 • The Miracle Morning → https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Morning-Updated-Expanded-Not-So-Obvious/dp/163774434X/ref=asc_df_163774434X?mcid=24418e631281399d961b204cdb03046e&hvocijid=7871306351896057773-163774434X-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7871306351896057773&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030797&hvtargid=pla-2281435179298&psc=1 • Alcohol Lied to Me → https://www.amazon.com/Alcohol-Lied-Me-Intelligent-Addiction/dp/B09SFM96XC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1pTEg6JjtPwGP74RjtuXh1i8QXuo0GLfncOWBtyibogR8dtgxfhoWtcLIOl1BquAsqbI0M60ea2I4YeecGpDgqt2ZYXq3zwGs4yGBYHT-2xYWI9Mr2JcFbbWo6WCA1XZDI0WqcA4xQ0BD_RL2QWnYRBBnc_QUoAtoQpJNyhMmRq6Cujh2dMMqH05FqrYqJDXaGWNymJ-yk5E3o9cdPdrOUQN5ldDhgsaH89kjByJHzxRrmgs47JoskXi7Mar4sNhCaaK-2YEe5NYe5YEcaVGa1PrfuXOfhMtdn1VOUG4VLA.3Yo2J9X-jj9E3C9gntOd9Zl_QqPJKJrghzW-MDkZWe0&dib_tag=se&hvadid=694077288957&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9030814&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=12737414091450169376--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12737414091450169376&hvtargid=kwd-297084762363&hydadcr=15497_13558572&keywords=alcohol+lied+to+me&mcid=60530a31a1b73fe7b0e43e79cea3bb6a&qid=1746057562&s=books&sr=1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 • My Fitness Pal → https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ • The Power of One More → https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-power-of-one-more-ed-mylett/1140910617 • Be Useful: The Seven Tools For Life → https://www.amazon.com/Be-Useful-Seven-Tools-Life/dp/0593655958

What Stops Us From Changing? Your Past is Running the Show

Are you drowning in real estate advice, mindset mantras, and self-improvement strategies—but still feel stuck? The truth is, transformation doesn’t come from doing more. In this episode of The Mindful Agent, we explore what truly stops us from changing—and how emotional memory, limiting beliefs, and old habits quietly keep us anchored to the past.
I’ll show you how to break free from those patterns and start creating the version of yourself you know you're capable of becoming.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
✔ Why change is so hard—even when you want it.
✔ How past experiences and emotional triggers keep you from growing.
✔ Dr. Joe Dispenza’s science-backed method for rewiring your mindset.
✔ A simple shift that helps you move from fear to curiosity, frustration to gratitude.
✔ How to start acting like the person you want to become—now.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things but not seeing change, this episode will give you the clarity, encouragement, and strategy to finally move forward.
📌 Mentioned in This Episode: • Evolve Your Brain: The Science of Changing Your Mind by Dr. Joe Dispenza → https://www.amazon.com/Evolve-Your-Brain-Science-Changing/dp/075730480X
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Have questions about Las Vegas, real estate in general, or are you thinking of buying, selling, or investing in Las Vegas real estate or Summerlin real estate? Email me or call me at service@coxengroup.com or 702-919-4090.

Yoga, Hustle, Repeat: The Routines of a Real Estate Top Producer

In this episode of The Mindful Agent, I sit down with Ginger Campbell—Realtor, yoga instructor, and Las Vegas Aces dancer—who shares how holding space for clients, self, and movement has shaped her approach to real estate and life.
From the stage to the yoga mat to the closing table, Ginger talks about building presence, staying grounded in high-pressure environments, and showing up with intention. Her unique path blends fitness, mindfulness, and service—and the result is a powerful reminder that being a great agent starts with taking care of yourself first.
💡 What you'll learn in this episode:
• What it really means to “hold space” for clients and yourself.• How fitness and movement fuel mental clarity and energy in business.• Why rest isn't lazy—and how to actually schedule recovery.• Ginger’s insight on curveballs, confidence, and staying prepared.• Mindful habits of top producers (and how to protect your time).
Ginger’s story shows us that high performance and inner peace can go hand in hand. Whether you’re new to real estate or navigating your next chapter, this episode is packed with wisdom on how to show up fully—for your clients and for yourself.

You're Doing Too Much: One Thing for Massive Success

Are you drowning in real estate advice, social media strategies, and productivity hacks? The truth is, not everything works for everyone. In this episode of The Mindful Agent, I’ll show you how focusing on one thing can change everything—helping you cut through the noise, gain momentum, and build a business that truly fits your style.
Here’s what you’ll learn:✔ The one thing that makes everything else easier or unnecessary.✔ Why trying to do everything at once is slowing you down.✔ How to identify your most impactful daily habit.✔ A simple mindfulness exercise to find clarity on what actually moves your business forward.✔ The power of time-blocking and saying no to distractions.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice and endless to-do lists, this episode will help you refocus, simplify, and take intentional action.
👉 Listen now and discover the one thing that will transform your business.
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Designing a Life With Purpose – The Hidden Power of Our Surroundings with Jared Lebo

In this episode, I sit down with Jared Lebo, an architect and purpose-driven designer, who shares how intentional spaces can transform our well-being. From his personal experiences in medical environments to his passion for creating healing and inspiring spaces, Jared reveals the hidden power of design in our daily lives.
💡 What you'll learn in this episode:
• How architecture and design impact our emotions and mental health.
• Why medical spaces should prioritize wellness—and why many don’t.
• Jared’s deeply personal story about the emotional impact of hospital design.
• How to use mindful design to create a home that supports well-being.
• Strategies for avoiding burnout and staying passionate in a creative career.
 
Jared’s journey is a powerful reminder that our surroundings shape our lives, and with intentionality, we can design spaces that heal, inspire, and empower us. Tune in for an insightful conversation that will change the way you see the spaces around you!
 
📌 Mentioned in This Episode:
• Lebo Design → https://www.lebodes.com/
• Antoni Gaudí’s Work → https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/320/
• Hard Ball by Chris Matthews → https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Politics-Played-Told-Knows/dp/0684845598
• Head Space App → https://www.headspace.com/
 

Thinking Tactically: Strategies to Apply Right Now

📈 Are you drowning in real estate advice, social media strategies, and productivity hacks? The truth is, not everything works for everyone. In this episode of The Mindful Agent, I’ll show you how to filter out the noise, implement what actually works, and build a sustainable business that fits YOUR energy and style.
🚀 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✔ How to filter real estate advice and only use what moves the needle
✔ The truth about “the best time” to make prospecting calls (it’s NOT what you think)
✔ A tactical approach to social media and productivity (simplified for real results)
✔ How to schedule your "hour of power" in a way that actually works
✔ A simple mindfulness exercise to instantly know what strategies are for you
If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice and want a clear, actionable game plan, this episode is for you.