Jeff heads back to Tampa Bay for a conversation with Connor and Tyler Loyd of Florida Executive Realty—second-generation agents who grew up in the business after their father founded the brokerage in 1991. They share why they chose real estate (impact, flexibility, and building something that’s truly theirs), plus how their “client first, commission second” mindset shapes the way they serve people in a high-trust, relationship-driven industry.
The guys also break down what they’re seeing on the ground in Tampa: a true “dual market,” with condos—especially in golf/HOA-heavy communities—feeling the pressure from Florida’s post-Surfside condo regulations and rising maintenance realities, while renovated family homes in hot pockets like Carrollwood and South Tampa still move fast (sometimes with multiple offers). They dig into what actually drives growth for agents (networking vs. marketing, consistency, and authenticity), including a smart, practical follow-up play—Tyler’s annual Thanksgiving pie drop-off—and creative partnership ideas like collaborating with large local employers (like USF) to support relocation and recruiting.
Connor Loyd
https://cloyd.floridaexecutiverealty.com/
About the host:
Jeff Hamm is an award winning podcast producer, marketing professional, and real estate broker. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Jeff’s also a freelance digital marketing expert who specializes in high quality content marketing for real estate agents.
When he’s not producing digital content or generating leads for his marketing clients, you can probably find him walking his dogs, Sam & Maisy.