JF 4176: Emergency Pawd: AI Agents Are Here and They Change Everything with Richard McGirr

JF 4176: Emergency Pawd: AI Agents Are Here and They Change Everything with Richard McGirr

Author: Joe Fairless February 9, 2026 Duration: 48:01
Richard McGirr records an emergency solo episode explaining why 2026 will be the year AI agents fundamentally change how real estate businesses operate. He introduces OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent framework, and explains how agents differ from chat tools by having memory, tool access, and the ability to run autonomous workflows. Richard shares real examples from his own business, including tracking legal document revisions, generating daily sales intelligence across CRM, email, and calls, and replacing repetitive VA-style reporting with automated agent summaries. He also warns extensively about the security risks of agent tools, outlining why strict permissions and safeguards are essential before deploying them in a live business environment. The episode closes with a look at how AI agents could soon assist with capital raising, webinar sourcing, and outreach, while stressing that this technology is still best suited for highly technical users — for now. Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit ⁠www.tribevestisc.com⁠ for more info. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/BESTEVER  Join us at Best Ever Conference 2026! Find more info at: https://www.besteverconference.com/  Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠⁠ Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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