Million Dollar Listening

In this episode of Million Dollar Listening, we explore building a real estate career with Dallas-based broker Alex Piech, who shares 20+ years of expertise on navigating market shifts and thriving in 2024. Host Chris Ristau and Alex dive into real estate market trends and strategies for 2024, highlighting the importance of mentorship in real estate success and offering data-driven strategies to h...

In this episode of Million Dollar Listening, host Chris Ristau sits down with Ranjit Singh, broker at Relentless Real Estate, to discuss her journey from corporate life to closing an impressive 15 real estate deals in her first year as an agent. Learn Ranjit’s proven methods for consistent success, including building strong client relationships, establishing a repeatable process, and leveraging so...

In this episode of Million Dollar Listening, host Chris Ristau interviews real estate experts and team leaders, Nadia Alrawi and Robby Dearth of The California Home Collective, as they share their journey in building a successful real estate team in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties. 🏡 🔑 Key Takeaways: -Effective real estate coaching programs for agents -Building a thriving real estate business i...

Welcome to the Million Dollar Listening Podcast, where real estate expertise meets actionable insights! In this episode, our host Chris Ristau teams up with Luwannah Lamas, a seasoned Texas Real Estate Broker with Arbor Real Estate Group, to unravel the secrets to success in the ever-evolving Houston real estate market. 🏡💼 Exploring Houston's Real Estate Landscape: Join us as we delve deep into...

Unlock Growth Strategies in Real Estate with Carolyn Young, and Hans Schenk! 🏡💼 Join us for an in-depth discussion on navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in the vibrant Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia tri-state real estate market. Our experts emphasize prioritizing health, achieving work-life balance, and cultivating strong client-agent relationships to excel. Discover actionable i...

Chris Ristau and special guest Nick Fong, founder of Ronival Real Estate in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico delve deep into the allure of Cabo San Lucas as a premier luxury vacation destination and a hotspot for investing in real estate. Nick shares invaluable insights into the unique features of Cabo, including its breathtaking oceanfront property and its appeal to celebrities and high net worth individua...

Join Tracy Nelson and Chris Ristau for a deep dive into the real estate industry on this episode of Million Dollar Listening. Tracy talks about her foray into real estate, starting with a home purchase in Arizona and leading to her career as a devoted agent. She shares her passion for community involvement and her innovative efforts to support local businesses in the East Bay Area. Gain insights o...

From Richmond to Cali, with pit stops in Arkansas and Chicago, Vercy Jones Jr. has had a journey like no other. Vercy shifted gears after 30+ years in the auto industry to dive head-first into real estate. Listen as he and Chris Ristau, seasoned real estate professional, discuss career transitions, the power of mentorship, and even the surprising impact of emojis on real estate listings. Don't mis...

In episode 10 of Million Dollar Listening, host Chris Ristau sits down with Geof Garcia to unravel the complexities of lending, underwriting, and the transition to real estate amid a pandemic. Geof shares his career journey, from being a bank teller to a loan officer and then finally becoming a real estate agent. Tune in to learn about the art of building client relationships, mastering real estat...

🎉 Join Chris in an exclusive one-on-one chat with E3's latest agent sensation, Geof! 🏡🔑 Get ready to dive into Geof's journey into real estate and lending. 🏠💰 Curious about how Geof started in the real estate world? Or how his first year went? 🤔📈 Let's unravel his path to becoming a successful real estate agent and his remarkable first-year triumphs. 🌟✨ Get ready for insider tips and insi...

🎙️ Join Chris on this exciting episode of Million Dollar Listening as he sits down with marketing guru Norman from Lift Off Agents! 🚀 Get ready to dive deep into the world of real estate marketing and discover valuable insights that can take your business to new heights. In this power-packed conversation, Chris and Norman explore the dynamic landscape of marketing, starting with the evolution int...

Welcome to another fantastic episode of Million Dollar Listening with Chris Ristau! We've got CEO extraordinaire, Akchay Patel, coming at you straight from the vibrant city of San Diego (although AK claims it's been a bit gloomy lately, but we won't let that dampen our spirits!). Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of mortgage lending, because they're covering some seriously juicy topics. F...

Welcome to an epic episode of Million Dollar Listening! In this captivating session, our host Chris joins forces with Ryan and David from First Class Real Estate to unveil the ultimate destination for your next real estate investment. Get ready to be blown away as we reveal the hidden gem that will take your investment game to unprecedented heights! These real estate experts will dish out invaluab...

In this episode of Million Dollar Listening, Chris is joined by a good friend from the Tom Ferry ecosystem, Sean Zubor, and they're talking about how to build a billion-dollar real estate business. Chris' guest shares his journey, starting from 100 transactions a year to closing in on 3 billion in sales last year. They also talks about the importance of having mentors and executing on their advice...

Chris sits with Simon Polito, Real Estate Auctioneer. Simon is a seasoned real estate professional with years of experience in the industry that started in Australia. He's well-known for his unique approach to auctions, which is both entertaining and effective! Simon's has a deep understanding of the industry and knows how to get the best results for his clients. His knowledge of the market, combi...

We all know that homeowners insurance is necessary, but let's be real - it's about as exciting as watching paint dry BUT homeowners insurance is absolutely CRUCIAL, and we can't stress that enough. It breaks our hearts to see clients sign up for it just to check it off their list and then forget about it. They're so excited about buying a house, but they don't always take the time to do the resear...

Have you ever thought about the potential safety hazards of the real estate profession? It's not something we often consider. Mari chats with Gary, a private investigator with a background in Homeland Security and the FBI Citizens Academy, as he shares his expertise in informing real estate professionals on safety. Gary's interest in this topic began after seeing a Dateline episode about a real es...

☞ It's time to talk about the importance of a home inspection , and trust me, there are some WILD things that can happen during one of these bad boys. I mean, sure, you might think that everything looks fine on the surface, but what about the mold hiding behind your walls, the ancient wiring that's about to blow a fuse 🔥, or the secret underground bunker that the previous owner forgot to mention?...

The Million Dollar Listening Podcast is BACK for Season 2! In Episode 1, Mari sits down with Chris to talk about the 4 MAJOR items real estate agents need to address in their 2023 business plan. This episode speaks to #1 and you cannot move on #2, 3, and 4 until the first item is complete so give it a listen and make 2023 your best year yet!

On this episode of the Million Dollar Listening Podcast, Mari Wines interviews Michelle McClintock. Michelle is a Pranic Healer and Mindset and Intuitive Coach. She covers all the services she provides and her flow in each session. In particular, Michelle focuses on helping people shift old belief patterns and habits that are standing in their way. She also addresses common topics such as childhoo...

As the real estate market continues to shift, many people are wondering if we are headed for another crash like we saw in 2008. On this episode of Million Dollar Listening Podcast, Mari Wines interviews Ryan Evanson, co-owner of E3 Realty, about the current state of the market and what buyers and sellers can expect in the coming months. Evanson shares some great insights about the sweet spot for b...

Welcome back to the Million Dollar Listening podcast. This week, we're joined by Nick and Diana Smith who have been together for 22 years, married for 17! They share their secrets for keeping the spark alive in their relationship, as well as the challenges of being in a relationship with a REALTOR® who works 24/7. If you're looking for advice on how to make your relationship last, especially with...

In this episode on Million Dollar Listening Mari Wines interviews Michael Gordon, a co-owner at E3 Realty. Michael talks about how being involved in organized real estate for the last 4 years has added horsepower to his business and how he has learned more in that time than in the first 12 years of his real estate career. He raised his bar of professionalism and growth by being involved and now is...

Nick Smith, or Coach Nick as he's known to many, is a real estate veteran, a coach and a mentor. In this episode of the Million Dollar Listening Podcast, Mari Wines interviews Coach Nick about how he got into real estate, and how he made a switch to E3 after 10 years.  Tune in to find out how he has had the best 2 years of his life since switching to E3. He covers how his coaching life reflec...

On this episode of the Million Dollar Listening Podcast, Trisha Motter and Ashley Shi share their insights on selling in Silicon Valley. They discuss the importance of communication, local knowledge, providing exceptional service, and always putting your client's needs first. They also offer a unique inside look at the clients Silicon Valley attracts, and how luxury can be subjective. Finally...