# Matt Jones > Trusted by kiwis of all kinds — over 304 million worth of property experience Matt Jones is Head of Country for eXp Realty New Zealand and founder of Independent Agent. Writing on building a real estate business worth owning. ## Pages - [Connect](https://www.mattjones.nz/connect) - [Home](https://www.mattjones.nz/) - [Work](https://www.mattjones.nz/work) ## Writing - [The Way We Spend Our Days Is How We Spend Our Lives](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-way-we-spend-our-days-is-how-we-spend-our-lives) - [I Didnt Come This Far To Get This Far](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/i-didnt-come-this-far-to-get-this-far) - [The Best Time](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-best-time) - [I Love Real Estate](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/i-love-real-estate) - [Winter Masterclass](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/winter-masterclass) - [Michaels Thoughts On Marketing](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/michaels-thoughts-on-marketing) - [Shhhhhh](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/shhhhhh) - [Identity Alignment](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/identity-alignment) - [Signal Vs Noise](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/signal-vs-noise) - [Football Is Life](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/football-is-life) - [Not Good Enough An Argument For Higher Standards](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/not-good-enough-an-argument-for-higher-standards) - [Remote Work](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/remote-work) - [A Perspective Of Grace](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/a-perspective-of-grace) - [You Can Live Or You Can Lie](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/you-can-live-or-you-can-lie) - [The Highest Paid Telemarketer](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-highest-paid-telemarketer) - [The Uncertainty Principal](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-uncertainty-principal) - [South Africa](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/south-africa) - [Blog 155 Fish Spines](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/blog-155-fish-spines) - [Making A Start](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/making-a-start) - [Every New Beginning](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/every-new-beginning) - [You Cant Unsee It Once You Have Seen It](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/you-cant-unsee-it-once-you-have-seen-it) - [Big Things Are Coming](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/big-things-are-coming) - [I Dont Like Keeping Secrets](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/i-dont-like-keeping-secrets) - [Thank You Nic](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/thank-you-nic) - [Getting Out Of Your Own Way](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/getting-out-of-your-own-way) - [The Pale Blue Dot](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-pale-blue-dot) - [Urgent Vs Important](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/urgent-vs-important) - [How Many Weeks](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/how-many-weeks) - [More On Those Minor Inconveniences](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/more-on-those-minor-inconveniences) - [Decisions Decisions Decisions](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/decisions-decisions-decisions) - [This Blog Is Late This Week Well Because Of Writers Block](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/this-blog-is-late-this-week-well-because-of-writers-block) - [Impact You Have To Be In To Win](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/impact-you-have-to-be-in-to-win) - [Building Your Team And Building Yourself](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/building-your-team-and-building-yourself) - [Headlines Fade Integrity Doesnt](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/headlines-fade-integrity-doesnt) - [Leading And Scrutiny](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/leading-and-scrutiny) - [Where Does Inspiration Come From](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/where-does-inspiration-come-from) - [Fragility And Compassion](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/fragility-and-compassion) - [Never In A Hurry](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/never-in-a-hurry) - [Saying It As You See It](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/saying-it-as-you-see-it) - [Winter Clean Up](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/winter-clean-up) - [The Debrief](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-debrief) - [The Obstacle Is The Airport](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-obstacle-is-the-airport) - [Clearing The Water In The Glass](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/clearing-the-water-in-the-glass) - [Guard Rails And Gamify](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/guard-rails-and-gamify) - [Blog Letter](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/blog-letter) - [I Would Do Anything For A Laugh](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/i-would-do-anything-for-a-laugh) - [Take Back Control Of Your Mind](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/take-back-control-of-your-mind) - [Focusing On Your Game](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/focusing-on-your-game) - [The Reality Distortion Field](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-reality-distortion-field) - [How To Hire And Be Hired Introducing Leese Part 2](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/how-to-hire-and-be-hired-introducing-leese-part-2) - [Introducing Leese Rogers](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/introducing-leese-rogers) - [The Future Of Real Estate Matts Thoughts](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-future-of-real-estate-matts-thoughts) - [The Echo Chamber](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-echo-chamber) - [Who Doesnt Want To Work With A Nice Person](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/who-doesnt-want-to-work-with-a-nice-person) - [How Times Change](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/how-times-change) - [A Huge Congratulations To Stephanie For Collecting This Years Rate My Agent Award For The Northland Region](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/a-huge-congratulations-to-stephanie-for-collecting-this-years-rate-my-agent-award-for-the-northland-region) - [The Valley Of Despair](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-valley-of-despair) - [What Are You Working On](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/what-are-you-working-on) - [Nothing Makes Sense](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/nothing-makes-sense) - [If You Knew You Couldnt Fail](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/if-you-knew-you-couldnt-fail) - [Keeping It Real](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/keeping-it-real) - [I Didnt Meet My Goals Last Year](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/i-didnt-meet-my-goals-last-year) - [The 2024 Wrap Up](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-2024-wrap-up) - [Prefer Or Tolerate](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/prefer-or-tolerate) - [Looking For Silver Linings](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/looking-for-silver-linings) - [Give Yourself A Pat On The Back](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/give-yourself-a-pat-on-the-back) - [Pick Up Where You Left Off](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/pick-up-where-you-left-off) - [Takeaways From October 2024](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/takeaways-from-october-2024) - [Attending Conferences Isnt Usually My Thing](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/attending-conferences-isnt-usually-my-thing) - [The Slightly Spiritual Challenge Of Being In Business](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-slightly-spiritual-challenge-of-being-in-business) - [The Best Agency Award Goes To](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-best-agency-award-goes-to) - [Losing My Voice](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/losing-my-voice) - [We Made It](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/we-made-it) - [I Thrive Under Pressure I Answered](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/i-thrive-under-pressure-i-answered) - [Trust Me A Framework For Developing Trust](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/trust-me-a-framework-for-developing-trust) - [Jeffs Foresight Changed Shopping What Is Next For Our Industry](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/jeffs-foresight-changed-shopping-what-is-next-for-our-industry) - [How To Select The Right Agent To Sell Your Property 2](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/how-to-select-the-right-agent-to-sell-your-property-2) - [Introducing Claire](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/introducing-claire) - [The Temptation Of Cruise Mode](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-temptation-of-cruise-mode) - [Burn Your Boats Not Your Bridges](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/burn-your-boats-not-your-bridges) - [We Live In A Time Of Miracles](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/we-live-in-a-time-of-miracles) - [Introducing Michelle](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/introducing-michelle) - [If You Wonder If I Wrote This For You Stop Wondering](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/if-you-wonder-if-i-wrote-this-for-you-stop-wondering) - [Is Sydney 50 Years Ahead Of New Zealand](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/is-sydney-50-years-ahead-of-new-zealand) - [Multi Tasking Missed Turns And Musings In Sydney](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/multi-tasking-missed-turns-and-musings-in-sydney) - [Priorities And Delays](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/priorities-and-delays) - [When I Needed Someone I Could Trust](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/when-i-needed-someone-i-could-trust) - [Introducing Kim](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/introducing-kim) - [The Client Base Of One](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-client-base-of-one) - [Independent Agent Origin Story Part Ii](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/independent-agent-origin-story-part-ii) - [Origin Story Part 1](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/origin-story-part-1) - [Inaction](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/inaction) - [Being Late And Other Crimes 2](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/being-late-and-other-crimes-2) - [Addressing Some Of The Elephants In The Room 2](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/addressing-some-of-the-elephants-in-the-room-2) - [When You Think You Should 2](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/when-you-think-you-should-2) - [Tension 2](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/tension-2) - [Lest We Forget 2](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/lest-we-forget-2) - [Putting It Back In Perspective 2](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/putting-it-back-in-perspective-2) - [Trust Accounts 2](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/trust-accounts-2) - [The Greatest Night In Pop 2](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-greatest-night-in-pop-2) - [Looking Back And Looking Forwards](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/looking-back-and-looking-forwards) - [The Conversation](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-conversation) - [Time Frames](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/time-frames) - [This Is The Main Event](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/this-is-the-main-event) - [Protecting A Legacy](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/protecting-a-legacy) - [Climbing Back Down Off My High Horse](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/climbing-back-down-off-my-high-horse) - [Right Place Right Time Wrong Perspective](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/right-place-right-time-wrong-perspective) - [Consciously Optimistic](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/consciously-optimistic) - [Happy New Year V2 0](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/happy-new-year-v2-0) - [The Power Of Wait](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-power-of-wait) - [See Past The Foliage](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/see-past-the-foliage) - [Start As You Intend To](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/start-as-you-intend-to) - [What Is Holding You Back](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/what-is-holding-you-back) - [Wishing You A Happy Festive Season And A Few Personal Reflections On The Year](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/wishing-you-a-happy-festive-season-and-a-few-personal-reflections-on-the-year) - [Thank You For Your Understanding](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/thank-you-for-your-understanding) - [The Push And The Pull](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-push-and-the-pull) - [Non Office Culture](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/non-office-culture) - [A Few Quick Thoughts](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/a-few-quick-thoughts) - [Change Brings Pain Brings Progress](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/change-brings-pain-brings-progress) - [Passion Part 1 2](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/passion-part-1-2) - [Imposter Effect Versus Imposter Syndrome And How To Beat Them](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/imposter-effect-versus-imposter-syndrome-and-how-to-beat-them) - [Helping Yourself To Anticipate The Positive](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/helping-yourself-to-anticipate-the-positive) - [A Screen Time Solution](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/a-screen-time-solution) - [If Not Now Then When](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/if-not-now-then-when) - [Mid Flight At The Finish Line](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/mid-flight-at-the-finish-line) - [Mental Health Awareness Week](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/mental-health-awareness-week) - [Always Be Closing A Story Of Three Parts](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/always-be-closing-a-story-of-three-parts) - [Lessons From Running What I Think About When I Think About Running](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/lessons-from-running-what-i-think-about-when-i-think-about-running) - [Unlimiting Beliefs Part 2](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/unlimiting-beliefs-part-2) - [Take Action Stay Optimistic Cherish What You Have](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/take-action-stay-optimistic-cherish-what-you-have) - [I Am So Sick Of This Weather Said Everybody](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/i-am-so-sick-of-this-weather-said-everybody) - [Before You Try A Handstand Before You Pick Up The Phone](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/before-you-try-a-handstand-before-you-pick-up-the-phone) - [Deciding On The Right Sale Method For Your Property](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/deciding-on-the-right-sale-method-for-your-property) - [The Top Suburbs To Invest In Property](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-top-suburbs-to-invest-in-property) - [Happy Children Sing](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/happy-children-sing) - [You Have Done It Once You Can Do It Again Create Something Of Your Own](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/you-have-done-it-once-you-can-do-it-again-create-something-of-your-own) - [How To Select The Right Agent To Sell Your Property](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/how-to-select-the-right-agent-to-sell-your-property) - [Unlimiting Beliefs Keep The Temperature Turned Up](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/unlimiting-beliefs-keep-the-temperature-turned-up) - [Walking The Line Three Points Of View](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/walking-the-line-three-points-of-view) - [Your Business Is A Reflection Of You Creating Efficiency Wellbeing](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/your-business-is-a-reflection-of-you-creating-efficiency-wellbeing) - [Questions From An 11 Year Old And A Big Thank You](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/questions-from-an-11-year-old-and-a-big-thank-you) - [The End Of The Journey The One Thing We Cant Escape](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/the-end-of-the-journey-the-one-thing-we-cant-escape) - [How Those Weeks Fly By You Gotta Run Towards The Sun](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/how-those-weeks-fly-by-you-gotta-run-towards-the-sun) - [2023 Getting Back Into Routine In Small Steps](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/2023-getting-back-into-routine-in-small-steps) - [A 2022 Wrap Up Thank You Seasons Greetings](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/a-2022-wrap-up-thank-you-seasons-greetings) - [Surfing And Singing Pitching And Selling Success Is Yours To Win Or Lose](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/surfing-and-singing-pitching-and-selling-success-is-yours-to-win-or-lose) - [If You Are Not Part Of The Solution You Are Part Of The Problem](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/if-you-are-not-part-of-the-solution-you-are-part-of-the-problem) - [Lessons From Everyone Else Movember Edition](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/lessons-from-everyone-else-movember-edition) - [Lessons From The Stars](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/lessons-from-the-stars) - [Lessons From A Reminder On Linkedin](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/lessons-from-a-reminder-on-linkedin) - [Lessons From Trim Your Hedge](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/lessons-from-trim-your-hedge) - [Lessons From Small Batch Beer](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/lessons-from-small-batch-beer) - [Changing Focus And Changing Mindset Getting Out Of A Listing Desert](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/changing-focus-and-changing-mindset-getting-out-of-a-listing-desert) - [Positivity Honesty We Are Only Human](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/positivity-honesty-we-are-only-human) - [Breaking Records Being True To Yourself We Are Here To Support You](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/breaking-records-being-true-to-yourself-we-are-here-to-support-you) - [How We Got Here An Inside Perspective](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/how-we-got-here-an-inside-perspective) - [Perfect Vs Good Building The Bike As You Ride It A Client Base Of One](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/perfect-vs-good-building-the-bike-as-you-ride-it-a-client-base-of-one) - [I Am Not Who I Was Neither Are You The Database You Forgot You Had](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/i-am-not-who-i-was-neither-are-you-the-database-you-forgot-you-had) - [Greed Is Good Show Me The Money Four Reasons Why Not](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/greed-is-good-show-me-the-money-four-reasons-why-not) - [What I Want To Say Beat Procrastination And Healthy Living](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/what-i-want-to-say-beat-procrastination-and-healthy-living) - [Six High Performance Traits](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/six-high-performance-traits) - [1 Year](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/1-year) - [Assume](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/assume) - [You Gotta Try](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/you-gotta-try) - [Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/comparison-is-the-thief-of-joy) - [Dealing With Adversity Irritation And Setback](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/dealing-with-adversity-irritation-and-setback) - [A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/a-journey-of-a-thousand-miles-begins-with-a-single-step) - [You Control How You Play](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/you-control-how-you-play) - [Remembering Why](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/remembering-why) - [Fitting In Not Fitting In And Change](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/fitting-in-not-fitting-in-and-change) - [Independent Agent A Successful November](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/independent-agent-a-successful-november) - [Imagine If This Run Continues](https://www.mattjones.nz/blog/imagine-if-this-run-continues) ## Machine-readable - [Sitemap](https://www.mattjones.nz/sitemap.xml)