Stephanie Hammond

Biz & Banter in the Blue Room

Business EN ↓ 6 episodes

For 30 years, martial arts was her purpose. It wasn't about the kicks or the belts, but what lived underneath them -> the belief that people are capable of far more than they think. She spent decades passing on that knowledge, watching people discover something in themselves they didn't know was there. That was the dopamine. That was the point. When she stepped away from the arts, she expected to miss it. What she found instead surprised her: the same rush shows up every time she helps someone break through in business, in leadership, in life. The arena changed. The mission didn't. Biz and Ban...

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Stephanie Hammond

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Biz & Banter E.6 | Being Intentional with Karen Dougherty 28.06.2026 24:28

What does intentionality have to do with building a listings based business? Everything. Karen Dougherty has been selling real estate in Chester County for over a decade, and she'll be the first to tell you that the transactions are the easy part. It's everything that happens around them that actually builds a business. In this episode of Biz & Banter in the Blue Room, Karen pulls back the cur...

Biz & Banter E.5 | Why the Right Support Matters with Katie Reilly 28.06.2026 28:34

Change is happening fast in real estate, and I'm excited that Katie Reilly stopped by the Blue Room to talk through all of it. We talk about what we're seeing on the ground right now, the buzz around the HOME platform rolling out to agents soon, and we dove into using AI responsibly. And we wrapped up talking about something that doesn't get enough credit: the power of a truly collaborative office...

Biz & Banter E.4 | The Gatorade Mindset with Jeff Gallo 28.06.2026 13:55

What does Gatorade have to do with insurance? And what does it take to build a thriving career in insurance? Jeff Gallo sits down with me to talk about his journey into the industry, the mindset shifts that made all the difference, and why insurance is one of the most underrated tools in your real estate toolkit. Whether you are an agent, a buyer, or just someone who wants to stop dreading the ins...

Biz & Banter E.3 | The Staging Effect with Mishel Grafstrom 28.06.2026 24:29

Fair warning: this episode starts as a staging conversation and ends as a pep talk for your soul. Mishel from Addressing Interiors came in to talk about transforming spaces, and somehow we ended up talking about transforming your mindset, chasing joy, and finding the bright side even in the most ordinary moments. Come for the staging convo, stay for… everything else. (And a newfound appreciation f...

Biz & Banter E.2 | The Luxury Mindset with Callie Galilea 28.06.2026 30:29

What does it really take to succeed in the luxury real estate market? In this episode of Biz & Banter in the Blue Room, I sit down with Callie Galilea, Coldwell Banker Realty's luxury specialist. Callie brings a rare perspective - she's not competing with agents, she's entirely in their corner. We talk about the mindset shift required to break into luxury, what truly sets high-performing luxur...

Biz & Banter E.1 | The Art of Execution with Mike Skay 28.06.2026 27:47

What happens when a strong business plan meets the right environment? In this episode of Biz & Banter in the Blue Room, I sit down with Mike Skay. By plugging into the marketing, systems, and support available to him, and surrounding himself with a collaborative, high-producing office, he’s doubled his income over the last few years. This is a real conversation about strategy, execution, and w...