Entrepreneurial Impact

On another episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson and Joe Martin explore how technology has revolutionized the real estate industry. They also discuss how to leverage the latest trends and tools for real estate agents to stay relevant in the digital age and provide the best possible services for their consumers which includes streamlining workflows, enhancing client communication, and...

On this week's episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson and Joe Martin explore the impact of numbers in the world of real estate. Whether you are an experienced real estate agent or just starting out, understanding the power of numbers can help you to increase your appointment bookings and ultimately close more deals.

This week, JJ Gagliardi returns! He and David Donaldson brainstorm ideas on the right technology and tools that can streamline your workflow and help you produce high-quality content more efficiently. In the world of content creation, having the right technology and tools can make all the difference. Whether you're just starting or looking to up your content creation game, this episode is for you.

David Donaldson and Joe Martin sit down with return guest JJ Gagliardi, Founder and CEO of Changeover Media, to talk about how to run successful and impactful events based on insights from the recent Agent Mastermind and Cultural Summit hosted by Keller Williams The Virginias. JJ discuss the elements of a successful event and how he ensures that everything runs smoothly.

On this week's episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson and Joe Martin explore various strategies and techniques that you can use to empower your team members. They discuss the importance of creating a culture of trust and open communication, providing constructive feedback, and developing your team's skills through coaching and mentoring. Empowering your team members isn't just about ge...

This week, David Donaldson and Joe Martin dive deep into the art of recruiting and building a winning team that can take your real estate business to new heights. They share their insights and strategies on how to identify the key traits and skills that make for a successful team member, how to craft compelling job descriptions and recruitment campaigns, and how to navigate the hiring process to e...

On this week’s episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson interviews Drew Swersky, team leader at KW United - Alexandria Town Center and discuss some key takeaways from the Agent Mastermind and Cultural Summit, a recent event hosted by Keller Williams The Virginias. Drew shares his insights on the importance of creating a positive company culture and how it can affect an agent's success in...

On this week’s episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson and Joe Martin share their insights on the current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the real estate industry. They discuss the impact of macroeconomic factors such as interest rates, inflation, and government policies on the real estate market.

On this week's episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson interviews Mary Schroth, a top-producing real estate agent dedicated to making a difference in the lives of her clients, employees, and the community. Mary's expertise in the industry, coupled with her passion for empowering others, will provide a unique perspective on the world of real estate. We delve into her mission to create op...

On this week’s episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson interviews Kyle Holloran, Director of Technology & Managing Broker at KW Fairfax Gateway & Ruth Laskowki, Assistant Team Leader and Director of Education & Technology at KW Virginia Beach - Town Center. They talk Family Reunion, the current state of the real estate market, and what they are doing to stay competitive in t...

On this week’s episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson and Joe Martin interview Sheena Saydam, leader of the Saydam Properties Group at Keller Williams, along with her husband. Sheena shares her incredible story of growing up in the military and how she has grown her business to a 200 million dollar enterprise entirely by referral, all while making a major impact on the world through do...

On this week’s episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson and Joe Martin interview Harrison Beacher, Managing Partner of the Coalition Properties group. A native Washingtonian, Harrison was honored by the National Association of Realtors® and included in Realtor® Magazine’s 30 under 30 Class of 2016. In this conversation, Harrison shares his story and provides insight into his journey and...

On this week’s episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson and Joe Martin interview Christal and Allen Johnson of the AJ Team, top 200 Keller Williams Real Estate Team in the Nation. Allen is a Best Selling Author of "50 Things Your Real Estate Agent Should Tell You But Probably Won't" and Christal is a proven business leader and real estate professional with an extensive background in pers...

On this week’s episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson interviews Nicole Canole, CEO of East + Ivy Homes. Nicole comes from a military background and has become an expert in the real estate industry, helping her company to be recognized in the Top 1% of Real Estate Agents nationwide. In this conversation, Nicole talks about why it’s important to stay authentic to who you are and the pow...

On this week’s Episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson and Joe Martin interview Melinda Schnur, founder of Mosaic Residential Real Estate. Melinda has spent the last 20 years redefining the role of a real estate agent. In this conversation, Melinda talks about how KW empowered her to grow her own unique business and how her past work experience allows her to deliver top-tier support and...

On this week’s Episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson and Joe Martin interview JJ Gagliardi, Founder of Changeover Media. JJ founded Changeover Media to help real estate professionals grow their businesses by leveraging the power of video marketing. In this conversation, JJ gives actionable tips to help you get more leads and stand out online today.

On this week’s Episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson and Joe Martin interview Matt Leiva, serial entrepreneur, real estate agent, and KW luxury ambassador. Matt built two businesses prior to starting his career in real estate in 2017. In this conversation, Matt talks about how having capital gives him freedom and peace of mind in his business and how creative problem-solving is a key...

On this week’s Episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson interviews Beth Pretty, listing specialist and leader for Pretty Properties in Midlothian, VA. Since 2008, Beth has been a full-service realtor in the Richmond market. While over 40% of the realtors in Richmond left the industry, Beth took it on and has been a successful agent every year. In this conversation, Beth explains her evol...

On this week’s episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson interviews Maria Di Poce, Team Leader of Keller Williams Richmond West. Maria discusses her life’s journey and the lessons she learned along the way, starting at age 14 when she emigrated from Italy to the U.S. Her tenacity, business savvy, and work ethic contributed to her success at Keller Williams and she now focuses on helping o...

Welcome to Season 2 of Entrepreneurial Impact! On this week’s episode, David and Joe interview Kate Papkin - the current General Manager of KW Metro Center offices. Kate joined Keller Williams in 2016 as the Team Leader/CEO of the KW Metro Center Old Town Alexandria office. During her time as Team Leader, the office doubled in agent count, production, and profit. In 2018, Kate went through th...

On this week’s Entrepreneurial Impact, David and Joe reflect on the reasons they began the podcast, as well as what they have learned along the way.  Tune in for an inside glimpse into the two founders of Entrepreneurial Impact!

This week on Entrepreneurial Impact, Joe Martin interviews George Mrad, CEO and Team Leader of Red Door Metro. Whether serving as the Senior Listing Broker and Sales Manager of the Wall Street Journal’s #4 ranked Real Estate Team in the nation, or leading a real estate brokerage of nearly 300 agents, George’s goal has always been to highlight and maximize customer satisfaction....

This week on Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson interviews Rob Chavez, CEO of The CAZA® Group. Rob discusses how he grew his business to create impact by providing strategies, systems, and resources to help people win at the game of real estate. Take the time to listen to Rob’s story to help propel your business.

This week on Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson and Joe Martin interview Elaina Kirk of Cavalier Real Estate & Design. Not only is Elaina a successful real estate businesswoman, but also recently summitted Kilimanjaro in June of 2021 to raise money to provide water sources for Maasai people in Tanzania, which was a success! Elaina has participated in the local area’s REALTOR association Y...

This week on Entrepreneurial Impact, David Donaldson and Joe Martin interview Keith Smith of YES Realty Partners. Not only is Keith a successful business co-owner with his wife Yonna, but also a proud United States Marine, who served the 1st half of the 1980s attached to various US Embassies around the world. Keith discusses how he overcame challenges and tribulations throughout his entrepren...