49: Real Estate the Adrian Way: Community, Curiosity & a Bold Yellow Uniform
This Week on Tribe Builders: Adrian Smude—The Guy in Yellow
I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Adrian Smude for this week's episode of Tribe Builders, and let me tell you—this guy is the epitome of having a vibe. Even the way I first heard about him was unforgettable… it involved a snowmobile and a yellow Speedo. Yes, really. And once I got him on the phone? The vibe continued.
Adrian has carved out a niche in real estate that I didn’t even know existed. He’s spent the last 22+ years in the game, building deep relationships and leaning on those connections to navigate the ever-evolving real estate landscape. He’s built a name for himself as “the guy in yellow”—and I mean that literally. He only wears yellow when he leaves the house. Steve Jobs had his black turtleneck… Adrian’s got a full-on sunshine uniform.
In this episode, we cover:
His journey from single-family homes to land and mobile homes
Why he only buys within a 30-minute radius of one town
How he leans into asking for help and building a strong community
His thoughts on 80 hours vs. 40 hours of work
The way he markets, networks, and shares what he’s learned
If you’re looking for a fresh perspective, some solid real estate insight, and a whole lot of vibe—this episode’s for you.
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