Keepin' It Real Estate Podcast

I sit down with The Dukes of Charlotte, formerly of NÖIRE Group, now founders of Duke Realty Partners, for a conversation rooted in growth, partnership, and evolution.  We start with how they first came together as partners and revisit what’s changed since the last time they appeared on the podcast, separately. They open up about how life has shifted since becoming parents, business partners, and...

In Episode 3, I am joined by Kiara Mayo, a DC Native who moved to the city on a whim and has now put her hard-working mindset to the test as an NC/SC Realtor!  Kiara quickly rose to success at NÖIRE Group after just 7 months of joining! She has made her presence felt with younger agents by making herself available to answer questions to help lead them in the right direction, as well as with season...

In Episode 4, I sit down with Kenny Jones, owner of Remedy Insurance and Wealth Builders, for a conversation that reframes our entire perspective on insurance. Kenny breaks down how he built his business by borrowing a page from the traditional Realtor playbook—relationship-first, long-term focused, and rooted in trust. Instead of treating insurance as a transactional necessity, he’s intentional a...

In Episode 2, I’m joined by Victoria Hairston, a Realtor with NÖIRE Group and a top-producing agent selling across the Triad—Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point—as well as Charlotte. Victoria joined NÖIRE Group last summer and immediately hit the ground running. In this conversation, she breaks down a mindset that many agents struggle to adopt early on: not saying yes to every client. She talks...

In this episode, I sit down with Raija Woods, a Realtor with NÖIRE Group who truly puts her clients first, every single time. Raija opens up about one of the most humbling moments of her career: receiving her first commission check for just $1. Yes… one dollar. Instead of quitting, she used it as fuel, and that mindset has shaped the way she approaches real estate and service ever since. She also...

Desmond Wiggan, owner of Tech Company BatteryXchange, sits down with us and discusses everything from the beginning to where they are now! Where the idea of portable energy came from and how he turned it into a business! Check out this episode and help support this soon to be tech giant! Keepin' It Real Estate Pod is all about connecting the community through Real Estate! As a Broker/Owner hi...

Aerial Austin, Multi-Million Dollar Rockstar Agent and Team Lead of Austin Real Estate Group tells it all! How she got into mentoring other agents in the business and converting that to owning and operating her own Real Estate Team! Don't let her sweet soul and country twang fool you, she's become a powerhouse in the business and has no intentions of stopping! She's even got her eye...

Rashaud & Jasmine McCray, Owners of McCray Properties powered by NÖIRE Group talk all things Real Estate and how they maintain the spark in their marriage all while working beside each other every day! If you think it's easy, you've got to check this episode out to hear these two discuss their dynamic and what makes it work for them! Season 2 is up and running and this is a can'...

In just 2 short years, Austin P. Duke has taken the mortgage industry by storm! Closing $25 Million in transactions in his first complete year, Austin talks about creating relationships and his will to be one of the best! To get into the mind of a competitor is to truly see motivation, and Austin is definitely a competitor and a hard worker! Keepin’ It Real Estate Pod is all about connecting the c...

I wanted to talk about "Support" in this special Birthday Edition of the Pod.  In this social media era, there are so many people that see everyone's highlight reels and think that there isn't a struggle behind it or that these people are holding it together on their own! Well, that isn't true in my case as my family has held me down through some dark days and kept me grou...

Gerald Henderson, Jr. played 8 NBA seasons (Bobcats/Hornets, Sixers, Trailblazers) and has now hung up his balling gear for a self branded hoodie that dawns the logo of his almost 3-year old Real Estate brokerage! Keepin' It Real Estate Pod is all about connecting the community through Real Estate! As a Broker/Owner himself, Jerell Fields talks all things Real Estate with minority owners in t...

Javin Daniels is a Charlotte, NC transplant by way of St. Louis, MO who came to the city with dreams of building a legacy that would reflect the change he wanted to see in his hometown.  Listen as this Husband, Father, and Business Owner talks about the plans he has for his business and his goals for Charlotte in the next few years! He also drops so gems! Keepin' It Real Estate Pod is all abo...

From Big City living in Philadelphia, PA to the growing city life of Charlotte, NC, Jahlil Lord made sure to bring his work ethic with him! Besides his heavy accent, he made sure to bring a piece of Philly with him when he named his firm after a street that he grew up on! Find out what made him turn a planned 6-month visit to Charlotte into a 9-year residency with many more in the future! You will...

Just 3 years in the game, Trinity Evans has taken on every challenge that has come her way! From entering into a competitive commission-only business at the age of 19 in a city she wasn't too familiar with, to becoming a force to be reckoned with in the commercial and residential industry! Trinity has the ability to take constructive criticism from experienced peers and turn it into fuel for...

Only 2 years in the game and Desiree Gaeta & Sharee Smith are no strangers to the market! Having combined for $10M+ sold in those first 2 years, there's no limit to what these two can do.  Sit down with us as we discuss their choice to start their careers on a team rather than take on the real estate world on their own. The two also spoke about what they like most about their journey so f...

Kristina Delgado is a natural hustler! Growing up as a Military Brat, and then eventually joining the Navy herself, she is no stranger to hard work!  Listen to her dive into the importance of finding the right Broker In Charge and how they can shape your Real Estate mind! You will love every part of her story and what finally led her to her decision to become the managing broker of Allure Realty C...

Terence Guess II takes us through his journey of becoming a successful mortgage lender, why he chose lending over selling houses, how God is at the forefront of his day-to-day, and how he is able to clearly communicate with his clients! With 15+ years of experience in the game, Terence is built to last and you don't want to miss this episode! Keepin’ It Real Estate Pod is all about connecting...