Agents After Hours Podcast

This one hits close to home... literally. In this episode, we’re sitting down with Michael Castellon—someone who’s not only been part of Paige's journey from the very beginning, but now plays a major role in how our local community is assessed and taxed. If you’re an agent in the St. Joseph County area, or a homeowner trying to make sense of your tax bill, this is a conversation you need to he...

We’re talking about the real question every agent thinks about but doesn’t always say out loud: Do numbers actually matter in real estate… or are they just messing with our heads? From volume goals and social media posts to mutual releases and comparison spirals, we’re unpacking how easy it is to tie your worth to your production even when you know better. We get into: Why numbers do matter… but n...

This one gets real. In this episode of Agents After Hours , we’re diving into how real estate doesn’t just build a business… it builds a completely different version of YOU. From learning how to speak with authority and stand your ground, emotional conversations, and the reality of working for months with no paycheck. This career will test you in ways no one talks about. We’re sharing: The confide...

This episode started with a plan… and then we did what we do best and went completely off the rails. We’re clearing out our Notes app and sharing all the random real estate thoughts, stories, and lessons that have been sitting in there lately. From inspection chaos and septic nightmares to buyers who are mysteriously “too busy” to sign paperwork, we’re talking about the moments agents deal with th...

In this episode of Agents After Hours , Paige and Erika sit down with Aaron Luttrull , the 2026 Chair of the Indiana Association of Realtors and President of Schuler Bauer Real Estate Services. Aaron shares how he went from answering phones at a small brokerage to becoming a leader helping shape the real estate industry at the state and national level. We talk about how Aaron got started in real e...

You can be doing everything right… hitting goals, growing your business, building the life you prayed for, and still feel behind. In this episode, we’re talking about the weird space between external success and internal peace. Why achievement doesn’t automatically equal fulfillment. Why scaling doesn’t silence insecurity. And why sometimes the higher you climb, the lonelier it can feel. If you’ve...

Real estate looks cute on Instagram. The closing photos. The sold signs. The champagne. But what about the divorce listings? The commission conflicts. The late-night “we have a problem” texts. The moments when your personal life is falling apart, and you still have to show up. In this episode, we’re talking about the messy side of real estate. We get into: Navigating emotionally heavy transactions...

Statistically, most podcasts don’t make it this far… but consistency, chaos, and a little trauma bonding apparently go a long way. In this special 50th episode, we’re doing something different. No industry hot takes. No real estate drama. Just us. We ask each other the deep questions: The childhood stuff that shaped us (for better or worse) Divorce, healing, and learning what real partnership actu...

Part 2 with Ryan Woodruff Leadership gets talked about a lot, but not always honestly. In Part 2 of our conversation with Ryan Woodruff , we go a layer deeper into what leadership actually feels like when you’re the one carrying the weight. We talk personality types, leading across generations, and why high performers often struggle the most with confidence, burnout, and feeling like they always h...

Showing up confidently doesn’t mean having all the answers, but, it means knowing how to bring value even when you’re still learning. In this episode we break down what confidence actually looks like in real estate (and life), especially when you’re new, overwhelmed, or not feeling like your best self. We talk about borrowing confidence before you earn it, why preparation beats perfection every ti...

Leadership gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean? In Part 1 of Episode 47 , we’re joined by Ryan Woodruff of Rhino Consulting & Coaching to unpack the real difference between leadership and management, why titles don’t automatically make someone a leader, and why responsibility is the part people don’t talk about enough. We get into DISC personality styles, expectation setti...

Pour a drink and settle in! On this beautiful Monday, we’re getting into the real behind-the-scenes work of a real estate transaction. We kick things off with a quick life check-in and personal updates before jumping into the meat and potatoes of the episode at 12:39 . From there, Erika and Paige break down:• What tasks belong to the listing agent• What tasks belong to the buyer’s agent• What shou...

Pour a drink, homies, and let's dive in! You asked, and we are here to deliver. We’re back with another round of real estate AITAH chaos. This week we’re diving into lowball offers that test our professionalism, clients who forget gratitude, in-laws who think they’re HGTV judges, and deals that fall apart at the finish line. We’re asking the real questions: Who’s actually the asshole? When do...

Episode 44 is officially kicking off 2026 with a vibe shift and a couple big updates. 🎉 We’re now on YouTube (finally!), we launched our Amazon Storefront (so you can shop our podcast + business faves), and we’re diving into what it actually looks like to go into a new year with intention instead of overwhelm. This episode is all about choosing happiness over chaos : softening your energy without...

✨ It’s the final episode of our FIRST year in the podcast world and it’s New Year’s week! ✨ We’re closing out the year full of gratitude after learning we’ve landed in the top 10% of new podcasts , and we truly couldn’t have done it without you . Thank you for listening, sharing, and showing up week after week. 🤍 In this episode, we dive deep into organization, systems, and self-awareness , spe...

It’s Christmas week, the vibes are cozy, and we’re officially giving you permission to be influenced In this unserious but very necessary episode, we’re breaking down our 2025 favorites - from apps we actually use, Amazon finds we swear by, agent “uniforms,” beauty + self-care staples, coffee orders, cozy home must-haves, and the purchases that genuinely upgraded our lives. We also get fully unhin...

Is it really a slow season or are you dodging the work that doesn’t feel glamorous? In this episode of Agents After Hours , we have an honest conversation about what’s actually happening when business feels quiet. We break down how avoiding the unsexy work (systems, follow-ups, finances, planning) can quietly stall your growth and how to flip that narrative. We talk about how to set micro goals th...

If this year felt heavy, chaotic, inspiring, confusing… or all of the above? Same. In this episode, we’re wrapping up the year with the kind of honesty and momentum that actually matters, not the pressure everyone feels in December. We’re talking: The real wins and the ones that actually changed us The challenges we didn’t expect, and how they showed up in our careers, relationships, and identity...

In this episode, Erika and Paige roll STRAIGHT into the chaos and coziness of the holiday season. (Turkey crises, deviled eggs, decision fatigue and all.) They get real about what real estate looks like this time of year, why this season should actually be system-building season, and how they’re preparing their businesses (and brains) for a smoother 2026. From personal branding and social media sh...

Paige is BACK and Erika swears she was gone for five years . In this episode, we play major catch-up after Paige’s long-ass vacation from prepping to leave, to what “working on vacation” actually looks like, to the chaos of catching up once you’re home. We also check in on Erika, who was a little down in the dumps the last time we recorded. She opens up about holding yourself accountable, reflecti...

Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes to make your closings go off without a hitch? In this episode, we’re joined by Lindsey Mikel, a title rep with Near North Title Group , who spills the tea on what title companies actually do (and what agents think they do). We talk caffeine addictions, wild closing day stories (including briefcases full of cash), how Lindsey accidentally got recrui...

This week, we’re kicking things off with a brand-new segment Are You Triggered? ... where we throw out real-life (and maybe not-so-real-life 😉) scenarios that every agent can relate to and see who keeps their cool and who loses it. From flaky lenders and unhinged clients to lowball offers and investor headaches, we’re talking about the stuff that tests every real estate agent’s patience. We also...

In this re-recorded (and much calmer) version of our infamous inspection episode, we unpack one of real estate’s most misunderstood , and most emotional topics: inspections and mutual releases . From “stacked” inspection responses to the definition of a true defect under Indiana law, they break down real-life scenarios, share personal stories, and reflect on lessons learned when emotions ran high....

This week, we’re catching up on all the emotions, from happy tears and life updates that hit us right in the feels, to the kind of vulnerability that only comes out when the mics are on (and maybe after a few adult beverages). Then we dive into four AITA: Realtor Edition stories - two from just a couple months ago and even one from right here in Indiana! 👀 We’re talking about a realtor who sabota...

This week, Paige and Erika are joined by the one and only Megan Williamson : photographer, coach, and all-around creative powerhouse. Megan gets real about her journey from wedding photography to leading one of Northern Indiana’s most recognized real estate media companies. We talk about chasing purpose, finding your niche, fighting imposter syndrome, and showing up as your authentic self (even wh...