Icons of Real Estate Podcast

👨‍💼With Special Guest:  Garrett and Chelsea Zimmerman In this episode of the 'Icons of Real Estate' podcast, host Karen Roberts interviews Garrett and Chelsea Zimmerman from Team Zimmerman in Alberta. With over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, Garrett and Chelsea share their unconventional journey into real estate, their people-first approach, and how their relationship-foc...

👨‍💼With Special Guest:  Mary Harmon In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate Podcast, host Ethan Jay Thomas speaks with Mary Harmon Young, a distinguished real estate professional from Alabama. Mary shares her journey from a childhood fascination with homes to becoming a top realtor recognized by Realtor Magazine's 30 under 30 and other prestigious awards. She discusses her innovative mar...

👨‍💼With Special Guest:  Anna Ghalumian In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate Podcast, host Ethan J. Thomas introduces Anna Anna Ghalumian, a former litigation attorney turned real estate expert with over 12 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate. Anna shares her transformative journey, including a life-changing medical incident that shifted her career focus and outlo...

🎙️Episode: From Rookie to Icon: The Journey to Real Estate Mastery with  Dan D.R. Gray 👨‍💼With Special Guest:  Dan D.R. Gray In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Karen Roberts interviews Dan Gray, a certified EXP luxury agent and five-time past chair of the Sudbury Real Estate Board. Dan shares insights on his journey into real estate, influenced by his second-generation exp...

👨‍💼With Special Guest:  Chris Haynes In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Chris Haynes, a successful real estate professional from Tampa Bay. Chris shares his journey from working at the Hard Rock Casino to becoming a full-time realtor, prompted by the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses balancing his career with being a father of three, the challenges and rewards of...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Aaron Signor In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Karen Roberts interviews Aaron Signor, a seasoned expert with over three decades of experience in sales and leasing. Aaron shares his journey from the auto industry to real estate, driven by a commitment to ethics and helping people achieve homeownership. He discusses his transition to real estate, the...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Michael LaFido In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate Podcast, host Ethan Thomas interviews Michael LaFido, a leading figure in the luxury real estate industry and founder of the Marketing Luxury Group. Michael shares his journey from running a small summer business to becoming a top luxury real estate agent and author of the bestseller, Secrets of Top Luxury Agents....

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Rick O’Connor In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, hosted by Karen Roberts, we delve into the illustrious career of Rick O'Connor, a seasoned real estate professional with over four decades of experience. Beginning his real estate career in 1983, Rick earned his broker's license by 1994 and has since dedicated himself to helping families in McHenry...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Adam McCallister In this engaging kickoff to 2025, the host welcomes Adam McCallister, a prominent figure in the real estate industry. Adam shares his unique journey from being a radio DJ to becoming a successful realtor. He recounts his transition triggered by a heartfelt conversation with his daughter, leading him to pursue a more flexible and rewarding career in real es...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Ken Berke In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate Podcast, host Ethan Thomas interviews Ken Berke, a distinguished figure in luxury real estate representing Corcoran. Ken shares his remarkable journey from moving to South Florida in the late 1970s with minimal resources to building a successful multi-million dollar business in plumbing supplies and transitioning into h...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Nina Patel In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Karen Roberts interviews Nina Patel, a seasoned real estate professional who integrates two decades of corporate marketing experience and mindfulness practices from her background as a yogi and meditation teacher. Nina shares her journey from corporate marketing to real estate, highlighting how her mindfu...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: James Huang In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Karen Roberts talks with James Huang, President of EXP Commercial at EXP World Holdings. James discusses his career transition from private equity and technology to leading innovation in commercial real estate. He shares insights on the growth and strategy behind EXP Commercial and the impact of COVID-19...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Hailey Lebel In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, we introduce Hailey Lebel, a dedicated real estate professional from Auburn, Maine. Hailey shares her inspiring journey from working in customer service and nursing school to finding her passion in real estate. With the encouragement of her uncle, she made a career shift and has been thriving in the industry...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Nicole Perrone In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate Podcast, host Kat Timson interviews Nicole Perrone, Senior VP at Cross Country Mortgage and host of the Billion Dollar Banker podcast. Nicole shares her journey from starting out in the car sales industry to becoming a leading figure in mortgage banking. She delves into the importance of having a digital media pres...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Kerry Hartman In this episode of the 'Icons of Real Estate' podcast, host Karen Roberts interviews Kerry Hartman, a luxury realtor in Southwest Florida who transitioned from over two decades in the fashion industry. Kerry shares her unique journey, insights into the real estate market, the influence of her fashion background on her work, and her commitment to a peo...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Racynta Abdullah In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate Podcast, host Karen Roberts highlights Racinta Abdullah, an experienced real estate professional with EXP Realty in Montgomery, Alabama. With eight years of expertise in various property types, Racinta shares her inspiring journey starting from a major setback during the 2008 mortgage crisis to becoming a top pro...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Jared Nelson In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate Podcast, host Ethan Thomas welcomes Jared Nelson, also known as Mr. Boca Raton, a top-performing real estate agent with Coldwell Banker. Jared shares his journey into real estate, starting from his home inspection business and transitioning into a realtor during the challenging times of COVID-19. He discusses his uni...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Josh Stoddard In this episode of Icons of Real Estate, host Karen Roberts interviews Josh Stoddard, the founder of the Fractional Analyst. They discuss Josh's journey in creating the Fractional Analyst alongside co-founder Spencer Vickers to fill a market gap with personalized analytical services for commercial real estate companies. Josh elaborates on the benefits of frac...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Kat West  In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate Podcast, host Karen Roberts interviews Kat West, a top 5 percent realtor nationwide and a certified luxury marketing specialist. Kat shares her unconventional path to real estate, influenced by her parents' investment properties, and her previous careers in sales, events, and as a performer. She discusses the significan...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Deba Douglas In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Ethan Thomas welcomes Deba Douglas, owner of Douglas Dwellings LLC. The discussion explores Debra's transition from education to real estate, her motivation to address housing disparities, and her journey of establishing Douglas Dwellings. Deba shares valuable insights on successful real estate transact...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Andy Coleman In this episode of Icons of Real Estate, host Karen Roberts interviews Andy Coleman, the number two ranked agent at eXp Realty and a pioneering force in the rental market. Andy shares his journey from struggling with traditional buying and selling to finding unparalleled success in rentals. He discusses the revolutionary systems and strategies he developed to...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Timothy Barley In this episode of Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Karen Roberts introduces Tim Barley, a seasoned wealth advisor and real estate investor with a diverse background in engineering, construction, wealth management, and real estate. Tim shares his journey from being a construction estimator at 18 to founding Stable Rock Collective, a private wealth advisory...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Kacie Anderson In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Karen Roberts interviews Kacie Anderson, a successful South Florida real estate agent with a background in mortgages and pest inspections. Casey shares her journey from running a family pest control business to building one of South Florida's top real estate teams. She emphasizes the importance of tra...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Michelle Mumoli In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate Podcast, host Kat Timpson welcomes Michelle Mumoli, founder of Mimoli Collective, a distinguished real estate agency based in Jersey City, New Jersey. Michelle shares her journey from the arts to real estate, emphasizing the importance of referrals and relationships in her business model. She discusses her team's...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Sydney Hathaway In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Karen Roberts interviews Sydney Hathaway, a top-ranked real estate agent from Oklahoma City, recognized in the Real Producers Top 500 and a 2024 Rookie of the Year finalist. Sydney shares her unconventional journey into real estate from an art major to a business pre-law student, and finally discover...