Lab Coat Agents Podcast

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Tristan Ahumada and Nick Baldwin sit down with real estate coach and author Dan Rochon to discuss how agents can build more trust, create better conversations, and grow predictable business through education-based selling. The episode opens with a discussion on Bed Bath & Beyond’s acquisition of Fathom Realty, including whether retail data and co...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Tristan Ahumada and Nick Baldwin interview Andrew Flachner, co-founder of RealScout, on how AI is changing the way consumers search, evaluate, and transact on homes—and what that means for agent workflows. They discuss the rise of micro-level housing data and AI-driven search tools that let people run complex questions through natural language, makin...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Nick Baldwin and Tristan Ahumada sit down with Trent and Karissa Zimmer to unpack the modern shifts shaping real estate—from industry consolidation to the rise of leverage, lifestyle design, and AI-driven efficiency. The conversation opens with a look at major acquisitions, including eXp’s purchase of NextHome, and what it signals about brokerages mo...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Tristan Ahumada and Nick Baldwin are joined by top-producing team leader Janki Patel to break down how she’s built a leveraged, service-first business—using systems, data, and smart tech to convert high-intent online leads. The episode opens with a discussion on the Real Brokerage acquisition of ReMax, including what it signals about tech-forward bro...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Tristan Ahumada and Nick Baldwin interview Michael Perna, a top-producing team leader who’s been navigating real estate since 2001, on what’s changing fastest right now—and what agents must do to stay visible. The conversation focuses on the rise of AI-driven search and AEO (AI Engine Optimization) and how it’s reshaping lead generation. Perna explai...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Nick Baldwin and Tristan Ahumada reflect on the real intersection of life and business—starting with a personal story about stepping into unexpected caregiving during a family health crisis, and how moments like that force you to rethink priorities, support systems, and stability. From there, the conversation turns to how AI is reshaping client commu...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Nick Baldwin and Tristan Ahumada sit down with real estate expert James Shaw to break down the habits and strategies that keep agents productive—and profitable—during market shifts. They start with Gary Vaynerchuk’s take on high-volume content and why consistent posting helps you learn what actually resonates with your audience. From there, James exp...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Tristan Ahumada and Nick Baldwin are joined by sales expert Phil M. Jones to break down what real estate looks like as AI rapidly changes lending, operations, and consumer expectations. They discuss how AI is already being used to underwrite mortgage loans in seconds and automate administrative work—while stressing that complex files still require hu...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Tristan Ahumada and Nick Baldwin sit down with Tina Beliveau to unpack how she shifted from the traditional real estate grind into a modern, relationship-driven model powered by community and smart automation. The conversation opens with a viral story about a homeowner using ChatGPT to sell his house, leading into a practical discussion on where AI f...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Tristan Ahumada and Nick Baldwin interview Alex Rivlin, a real estate pro with a strong background in tech and entrepreneurship, on what today’s market signals are really telling agents—and how to use AI without losing the human edge. The conversation opens with recent trends, including a surge in Google searches from homeowners who feel “stuck” and...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Tristan Ahumada and Nick Baldwin unpack the controversy around a Redfin + Compass partnership that enables sellers to hide key listing details like days on market and price history. The hosts discuss why limiting that data reduces transparency for consumers and raises bigger questions about the long-term efficiency and value of the MLS. Then, guests...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Tristan Ahumada and Nick Baldwin discuss the evolving role of AI in real estate—specifically why agents should avoid generic “AI slop” and instead use AI to amplify their real voice, expertise, and local credibility. They also break down economic signals from the latest Federal Reserve minutes, discussing what they suggest about potential future rate...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Tristan Ahumada and Nick Baldwin break down current market signals—including a notable drop in home sales paired with a rise in housing affordability—and what those trends actually mean for agents on the ground. They also address a viral (and false) statistic about agent failure rates, clarifying that the majority of active professionals are still cl...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, marketing expert Austin Armstrong joins the hosts to break down how real estate pros can use AI to automate the tedious work—without losing the personal voice that builds trust. Austin shares practical, high-level tools agents should be watching, including Syllabi, which can generate video content directly from property listings, and emerging “vibe c...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Nick Baldwin and Tristan Ahumada break down major industry shifts and legal pressure points shaping how agents operate today—starting with a RESPA lawsuit involving Rocket Mortgage and allegations of steering clients toward in-house lending, raising concerns about referral practices and compliance. Guest Shaun Rawls introduces the Energy Quadrant, a...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Nick Baldwin and Tristan Ahumada interview real estate agent and coach Taley Hunt on how she built a high-performance business through organic social media and community-driven networking—without relying on paid leads. Taley breaks down the habits and systems behind her rapid growth, sharing how she entered a new market and scaled to hundreds of clos...

In this episode of the Lab Coat Agents podcast, Nick Baldwin and Tristan Ahumada sit down with Southern California agent and broker Selene Hanna to unpack what’s working right now to build a real estate brand on Instagram—and convert attention into real conversations and clients. Selene shares her content framework for growth, including why she focuses on 10 scripted short-form videos per month (s...

Real estate veteran Chris Heller joins Nick Baldwin and Tristan Ahumada to break down the biggest shifts agents are feeling right now—policy pressure, changing market dynamics, and the rapid rise of AI in everyday workflows. The conversation opens with a debate around proposals that would restrict institutional investors from buying single-family homes, and what that could mean for housing afforda...

Jeff Bray, a Florida-based agent who transitioned from corporate sales into real estate, joins Nick Baldwin and Tristan Ahumada to explain what drives business growth in a changing industry. The episode covers the market implications of the Compass and Anywhere merger and how consolidation may impact consumer choice, competition, and innovation. Jeff shares the framework that helped him reach high...

Nick Baldwin, one of the founders of Lab Coat Agents (along with Tristan Ahumada), sits down with Matt Miale of the Miale Team and Livian to reveal how high-performing real estate teams leverage client events to generate repeat business, referrals, and long-term relationships. Without cold calling. From intimate “drop-by” events to massive VIP experiences like Harvest Fest and minor league basebal...

Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, joins Nick and Tristan for a grounded conversation about what’s actually changing in real estate—and what isn’t. As platforms like Google move closer to integrating property listings directly into search, the pressure rises for portals, brokerages, and agents to rethink how they stay visible, trusted, and chosen. The episode explores how AI-driven tools and digital c...

Marina Areola is a community-driven real estate professional who has built a dual-market business across South Carolina and Texas by centering her growth around people, culture, and emotional intelligence. Instead of relying solely on cold outreach or paid advertising, she focuses on creating trust-based ecosystems where conversations naturally turn into clients and long-term relationships. Her le...

In this episode, Tristan, Nick and Stacey Sauls break down the real conversations happening in real estate right now. They dig into Zillow’s ongoing legal issues, the rise of cash buyers in the lower-priced market, and how these shifts are changing the way agents compete in 2025. Stacey gets honest about rebuilding after a slower year, why her sphere-of-influence has always been the heart of her b...

In this episode, Tristan Ahumada sits down with top Colorado agent Jessica Lentz to break down the systems, structure, and expectations that power her three-hour real estate workday. Jessica shares how she manages 30M to 40M a year as a solo agent, why tight boundaries protect her time, and how early client updates keep her inbox quiet for the rest of the day. You’ll hear her full workflow from 6...

In this new episode, Tristan Ahumada sits down with top Orlando real estate agent and media entrepreneur Ken Pozek of The Posek Group. Ken reveals the exact steps he took after relocating from Michigan into a brand-new market, how he built a massive digital presence and 50,000-strong newsletter base, and why media is now the hub of his strategy for listings, recruiting, and branding.   Key topics...