Everything Life and Real Estate

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk with Helen Leland, founder of Blender Bombs. Helen shares her entrepreneurial journey, her approach to marketing and building authority, and her insights on hiring A-plus players. She discusses the importance of building a strong social media presence, and leveraging personal experiences to connect with customers. She emphasizes the value of fi...

On this episode, Linda and Dana talk with Jeff Dudan, the founder of AdvantaClean and Homefront Brands, about his journey as a franchise owner and franchisor. He shares his experience in the insurance restoration business and how he transitioned into franchising. Dudan explains the importance of property services in the market and the potential for growth in the industry. He also highlights the ke...

This week, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk with Jordan Montgomery about his upcoming book The Art of Encouragement .  Jordan shares his journey from a challenging career setback to becoming an author and advocate for encouragement. He delves into the importance of authentic and specific encouragement, the impact of personal growth, and the role of faith in overcoming adversity. He also dives...

On this episode, Linda and Dana talk with Graham Cochrane about personal branding, identity crises, entrepreneurship, and the importance of living in alignment with one's design. Graham delves into the journey of finding one's purpose, the challenges of conforming, and the power of consistency in building a brand. He also explores the impact of the pandemic on business growth. Graham shares his jo...

On this episode, Linda and Dana cover wide range of topics related to business and marketing strategies, customer engagement, and personal experiences. They dive into what they learned from Dean Jackson's marketing course, as well as the before, during, and after processes of business, the importance of customer follow-up, and the significance of providing value to customers. They also explore the...

On this episode, Linda and Dana discuss the importance of getting out of the 'muck' and staying at a higher level of thinking. They share strategies for staying at 30,000 feet and avoiding the drama and minutiae that can keep people stuck. They emphasize the importance of having mentors and coaches who can help provide a higher perspective. They also discuss the value of delegating tasks and focus...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry discuss the importance of staying hopeful and focused during challenging times. They draw inspiration from leaders like Martha Stewart and share insights from Dan Sullivan and John Maxwell on leading through adversity. They emphasize the need to forget about losses and difficulties and instead focus on opportunities and progress. They also discuss t...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk with Gary Mottershead, a coach with Strategic Coach, about his book ' Nimble Future .' Gary discusses the importance of being proactive and taking calculated risks in an ever-changing world. He also explores the qualities that differentiate leaders and entrepreneurs who can see the future and adapt from those who struggle. Gary emphasizes the n...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry discuss the importance of effective communication and having difficult conversations. They share insights from the book Talking on Eggshells by Sam Horn, which provides strategies for navigating hard conversations. They emphasize the need to plan in advance, be clear about the purpose of the conversation, and consider the interests and needs of the...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry discuss the importance of having multiple streams of income and the need to be prepared for unexpected changes. They share their personal experiences and emphasize the need to constantly evaluate and adapt to ensure financial security. They also discuss the importance of identifying bottlenecks and finding solutions to overcome them. They explore va...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry share their thoughts on the NAR Settlement. They share how they believe the settlement will and won't affect areas of the industry, and dive into other changes in the real estate industry, the importance of communicating value in your presentations, and the need for multiple streams of income. They emphasize the importance of not making decisions ou...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk with Cindy Shetterly, who shares her success in the real estate market and how she has built a thriving team. She emphasizes the importance of scripting and role play in training agents. Cindy discusses her lead generation strategies, including the use of Zillow and Homes.com. She also explains how she manages lead distribution and response tim...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk with Josh Shepler and Heath Green about their journey in the real estate and property management industry, including their experience in starting a short-term rental division. Josh and Heath discuss the challenges and benefits of short-term rentals, as well as the regulations and prospecting strategies for finding clients. They also share their...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry interview Chris Welton, a bestselling author and coach. Chris shares his background, including overcoming adversity and finding strength through it. He discusses his strategy of sending one Jordan shoe to influential people, getting responses from them so they can get the second shoe, and the impact it has had on his connections and opportunities. C...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry share some of their biggest takeaways from Keller Williams Family Reunion, including insight from speakers Mel Robbins, Tony Robbins, Rory Vaden and Gary Keller.   They break down how Gary Keller stressed the importance of values in scaling businesses effectively and mastering essential tasks for success.  They dive into Mel Robbins' advice on takin...

On this episode, Dana Gentry discusses her recent event with John Maxwell with Linda McKissack. She shares the various topics covered such as mentorship, passion, leadership lessons, the power of proximity, and ways to stand out from the crowd in business interactions. She also talks about tapping into intuition or Holy Spirit guidance for decision-making purposes. Dana highlights the importance o...

On this episode, Dana Gentry shares the results of her day with her functional medicine doctor with Linda McKissack. Dana discusses what she learned about bone density, grip strength, Vo2 levels and many more indicators of longevity. She dives into ways to improve each of the metrics her doctor discussed with her, and Linda shares some of the things she's learned about each metric as well. Get you...

On this episode, Jimmy McKissack and Adam Roach join Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry to answer questions about working with your spouse! They dive into questions about maintaining boundaries between work and personal life, determining roles within a relationship, planning together as a couple, creating alignment in a divided world, having alone time while working together 24/7, and going into busi...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry continue their interview with Tony DiCello about finding leads, focusing on listings, and the importance of communication in real estate. They emphasize the value of consistent follow-up with potential clients. Linda shares her experience of hiring someone as a team member to handle appointments, leading to increased success. They also touch on the...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry welcome listeners to a two-part series where they interview Tony DiCello about the real estate market in 2024. The discussion focuses on predictions, advice for realtors and business owners, and the importance of taking action rather than obsessing over market conditions. They emphasize the need to set appointments, particularly with motivated selle...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk about the importance of taking care of your health and share tips on maintaining good health, including drinking water, exercising, getting enough sleep, and using supplements. They emphasize the need to be proactive about one's health by consulting functional medicine doctors and getting regular check-ups. They also mention the benefits of gen...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry welcome Pam Bornhorst to the show to discuss goals, achievements, and growth plans for the year. They emphasize the importance of personal development and motivating oneself based on individual goals. Linda shares questions from Gary that can be used during end-of-year reviews with agents. They also touch on market share, skill-based markets, and th...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry discuss their goals and intentions for 2024. They deep dive into a variety of goals and intentions, including sharing their goals with another person for accountability, choosing their words of the year, participating in prayer and fasting, reading specific books, attending events and trips, improving health habits, creating content, and supporting...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry discuss the goals they set for 2023, and reflect on what they did and did not accomplish. They reflect on what kept them from reaching certain goals, and decide if they want to carry those goals into 2024. For goals they didn't hit in 2023, they break down tactics they will use to make sure they hit them in this next year. They briefly look forward...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry discuss their experiences with the Kolbe assessment, which measures conative abilities, and the importance of understanding one's strengths and allocating time accordingly.  They dive into the downfalls of getting stuck in shared methods and the value of bringing in others with diverse approaches. They discuss the need to have a team where 25% are h...