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What can change when a young mom finds safety in the middle of life's storm? Kathleen Miller shares how Living Grace Homes helps pregnant and parenting women move from crisis toward confidence, independence, and a future they can shape.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Kathleen Miller discuss: Kathleen's personal calling and leadership Mission and impact of Living Grace Homes Intake process...

What if your business could grow without you grinding 24/7? In this episode, you'll learn how Enneagram insight, smart structure, and honest self-awareness can transform a founder‑dependent business into a vacation‑ready company that thrives while you're on the beach.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Leigh Cambre discuss: Discovering the Enneagram and waking up to your type How Enneagram sub...

A home's appeal may be about more than its price and photos. Real estate intuitive Pam Vitaz shares how she brings energy work into the selling process and why trusting intuition can help agents and clients navigate a move.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Pam Vitaz discuss: The Hestia House Method and energy clearing What "stuck" homes can feel like Intuition in real estate practice  Buyer...

What does it take to keep showing up, even when life takes an unexpected turn? In this inspiring episode of Real Estate Elevated, Lisa Crosby-Torres shares the lessons behind a remarkable journey, from leading brokerages through major challenges to building a business rooted in hope, integrity, and service.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Lisa Crosby-Torres discuss: Leading through brokerag...

Are "realistic" goals keeping your business too small? Verl Workman challenges conventional goal-setting, shares his four-pillar approach to income, and explains how to build a team that lets your business grow beyond you. In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Verl Workman discuss: Leveraging relationship capital Building a vision-driven business Specializing and creating leverage Setting ambitious...

The stories we tell ourselves can shape our choices, work, and relationships long after the original hurt has passed. Discover a four-step framework for recognizing those stories—and choosing what comes next.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton discusses: The Enneagram as a mirror for underlying motivations Adoption, childhood experiences, and identity How protective stories can limit real estate p...

When high performers start accepting exhaustion as the cost of success, their bodies keep the score. In this episode, you'll learn why "normal" lab results can still leave you exhausted, and what it really takes to rebuild energy, hormones, and joy so you can win in business without running yourself into the ground.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Dr. Todd Cameron discuss: Pandemic-level de...

Veteran developer John McNellis went from courtroom to construction, surviving recessions, overpaying, and a near-foreclosure to build 40+ years of wins. He shares the unsexy truths: arithmetic over emotion, patience over hype, partnerships built on trust and pay, and why "passive" real estate is a lie. Smart risk, persistence, and character-driven success.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and J...

Are you feeling burnt out or stuck on the real estate hamster wheel? Kirk Baumgartner shares how identity, deep listening, and daily gratitude transform chaos into clarity, so you can serve clients better, find real joy, and build a business aligned with your values.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Kirk Baumgartner discuss: Identity foundation through authenticity and aligned personal value...

In this Classic Rewind episode, Cheryl Knowlton sits down with leadership expert & former naval aviator Dave Rosenberg to talk about radical accountability, how to build teams that actually do what they need to do, when they need to do it, and with accuracy.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Dave Rosenberg discuss: Radical accountability's three elements: mechanics, mindset, and modeling Impo...

CPA-turned-agent Dan Mullen introduces Logged RE, a simple way for real estate pros to document material participation, support cost segregation strategies, and stay audit-ready. Clear guidance, organized records, real savings! Track what counts, avoid pitfalls, and plan proactively with confidence.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Dan Mullen discuss: Why Dan built the Logged RE app Material...

In this Classic Rewind episode, Host Cheryl Knowlton sits down with long-time friend and lender partner Clay Johnson, Regional Manager at Guaranteed Rate Affinity, to unpack the real driver of success in real estate: habits, not willpower. From Clay's 27+ year lending journey to practical routines, leadership insights, and breaking bad habits by replacing them, this conversation is packed with tim...

Renting feels cheaper, until you do the math. In this episode, Dan Mullen and Cheryl Knowlton unpack the financial power of homeownership: appreciation, leverage, tax perks, and compound growth. Learn why buying can beat renting, how HECMs protect retirees, and what real estate pros must teach clients to build generational wealth.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Dan Mullen discuss: Rent vs....

When your entire job revolves around meeting strangers in empty properties, safety isn't optional; it's survival. In this episode, retired detective Dale Anderson shares hard-earned, real-world tactics to help real estate agents recognize danger, trust their instincts, and make it home alive.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Dale Anderson discuss: Why real estate is far more dangerous than m...

Most agents work their adorable little guts out… then get crushed by taxes and surprise IRS bills. This week on Real Estate Elevated, Cheryl sits down with Dan Mullen, CPA & mortgage pro, who has literally built his career saving realtors from tax disasters.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Dan Mullen discuss: Planning ahead to avoid self‑employment tax "surprises." Using S‑corp elections to...

Burnout doesn't have to be the price of real estate success. In this episode, second-generation broker and top producer Mark Peebles shares how a hard truth from his wife, a faith reset, and a new time management model helped him build a $20M+ business that still puts family, clients, and sanity first.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Mark Peebles discuss: Second-generation real estate journ...

If you've been waiting to "feel confident" before you launch, speak up, or go bigger in your business, this episode will flip that script. Discover how unapologetic belief, tiny daily moves, and fierce boundaries can shatter self-doubt and change the way you show up in life and real estate.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Cassy Williamson discuss: Belief vs. confidence: decision before proo...

Working 60–80 hours a week and still feeling stuck? In this episode, you'll learn how to stop being "omnipresent," let go of fear, and design a real estate business that can double or triple your income while giving you more time and freedom.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Jason Rosado discuss: The biggest lies high-performing real estate agents believe Boundaries, systems, team policies,...

You need more than charm to get the deal done. You need understanding and maybe some helpful psychological tactics. In this bonus episode, you'll learn how to use payment-based negotiation and real market data to shift emotions, handle tough pricing conversations, and move languishing listings.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Dan Mullen discuss: Payment-based negotiation vs. price-focused n...

When the market feels uncertain, and your emotions are running the show, you don't need more toxic positivity—you need a better way to see. In this episode, Sam Osborne breaks down how to "own the trigger" using the Demartini Method so you can turn conflict, loss, and burnout into fuel for authentic leadership and real estate success.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Sam Osborne discuss: Emo...

After closing 4,000 home sales, Marguerite Crespillo breaks down how she sold 18 houses in her first six months and why the future of real estate belongs to those who master relationships, not algorithms. This conversation dives into marriage, mindset, and the relationship revolution reshaping the industry.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Marguerite Crespillo discuss: Early days in real est...

Money isn't just about numbers; it's your personality on display. In this kickoff to a powerful mini-series, Cheryl unpacks the nine Enneagram money stories and shows real estate pros why their financial patterns start long before the commission check ever hits the account.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton discusses: Enneagram overview and core motivations Nine Enneagram money stories and shadow...

Many agents build successful careers without ever building a financial plan or exit strategy. In this episode, you'll learn how money behaviors, tax strategy, and smart investing can turn your real estate business into a true wealth engine.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Dan Mullen discuss: Early career path from aspiring pilot to CPA and mortgage professional Friction between tax preparer...

After 27 years in real estate and 23 years on stage, Cheryl is making a major pivot grounded in radical self-awareness, the Enneagram, and the courage to stop performing and start leading as her true self. In this deeply vulnerable solo episode, she reveals how understanding your story and motivation becomes your greatest leadership advantage.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton discusses: 27-year...

When your business collapses, your bar gets chained shut, and you're sleeping on a red IKEA couch, what's next? In this episode, you'll hear how one driven agent turned desperation into a billion-dollar real estate enterprise by mastering high-intent lead generation, brand building, and AI-powered systems that are reshaping the future of real estate.   In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Chris Wa...