Highlights
Real estate auctioneer Andy Reid features on the Unicorns Podcast to discuss success, mental health, and leadership.
Reid introduces his book Success Curious, exploring personal excellence and redefining achievement.
Insights shared on The S.O.L.D Network’s growth and purpose in empowering real estate professionals.
The business leadership and real estate sector features prominently in the latest episode of the Unicorns Podcast, where seasoned auctioneer and entrepreneur Andy Reid shares his multi-industry journey. The podcast, developed in collaboration with The S.O.L.D Network, dives into modern leadership, high-performance habits, and how redefining success can reshape both careers and communities. Reid has led businesses across industries and built a reputation for strong advocacy around mental health in high-pressure roles. His presence adds depth to conversations that are highly relevant to professionals in All ordinaries tracked sectors.
Reid’s Professional Evolution
With a career spanning hospitality, real estate, and coaching, Reid discusses how various experiences shaped his leadership mindset. He began working in fast-paced environments and quickly transitioned into team management and auctioneering. Eventually, Reid went on to establish ventures and support networks that bridged skills gaps in real estate performance and communication.
Among his notable accomplishments is the foundation of The S.O.L.D Network, which functions as a knowledge-sharing and training ecosystem for agents. This initiative is highlighted as a community-based effort that fosters consistency in real estate service delivery, while also promoting performance without burnout.
Mental Health as a Leadership Pillar
The episode also explores Reid’s involvement in mental health initiatives, spotlighting his dedication to creating psychologically safe environments. He details fundraising efforts carried out through his auctioneering engagements, with proceeds channelled towards mental health support services. Reid articulates a leadership approach that prioritises emotional awareness and sustainable performance, especially in industries driven by metrics and high client expectations.
Publishing and Shaping New Narratives
A key part of the conversation includes Reid’s recently launched book, Success Curious. The publication challenges long-standing norms about achievement and outlines frameworks for redefining what high performance means in today’s professional context. Reid reflects on how the book stems from a personal quest to harmonise success with purpose, and how this concept has resonated across the sectors he’s served.
The S.O.L.D Network's Expanding Reach
Reid’s outlook on leadership is also embodied in The S.O.L.D Network, which has seen increasing traction among real estate professionals seeking structured development. The podcast touches on how the network's resources are tailored to sharpen auctioneering techniques, enhance client interaction, and sustain personal well-being. Reid shares aspirations for expanding its reach while maintaining its foundational focus on ethics and human connection.