Pursuing Freedom: Helping Realtors & Mortgage Lenders Build Profitable, Scalable Businesses and Lives They Love — No Hustle, No Burnout

Boise Real Estate Market | Put in the Legwork By her late twenties, Christina Ward had already established herself as a premier agent in the Boise real estate market. But it was a hard fall when the great recession of 2008 hit. For all of us, the recession was a test of will—but Christina saw an opportunity to let her grit and determination to shine through. Instead of wavering in self-pity, Chris...

Atlanta real estate market | The People Business Like many of us, Jennifer Kjellgren fell in love with real estate by pure chance; it had a unique appeal and meshed well with her skillset. But in twenty years, Jennifer bootstrapped her way to the top of the Atlanta real estate market, where she now serves as a broker-owner with Nest Realty. The landscape has changed, but Jennifer relies on the sam...

As a full-service realtor, Cory's business philosophy is to give first. This simple notion allows him to establish a level of trust with his clients, which permeates their entire relationship.  He knows it is an honor and privilege to represent his clients in achieving their goals and dreams. This humble attitude sets the tone for success! I have lived in many of Denver's historic neighborhoods an...

Todd Narlinger, founder and owner of Madison & Company Properties, is a highly acclaimed, award-winning Realtor in the Denver Metro Area. He began his 25 year career as a Broker Associate with RE/MAX Masters, and in 1995 was honored as RE/MAX Masters Rookie of the Year. Since 1998, Todd has sold over $25 million dollars of real estate every year. In addition, Todd has also successfully marketed an...

Erin Bradley is a speaker and business coach, bestselling author, and host of the real estate podcast Pursuing Freedom. As a mortgage lender, Erin learned the hard way just how hard entrepreneurship and success in sales can be. From flat broke to 6 figures, and then to burnout, Erin and her team have been through it all! Erin operates under the mindset that you never give up, and you never settle,...

For Kelli Phillips, real estate is about more than just selling houses; it is about helping families achieve their goals. Her philosophy is simple. Give value, try to help every person you meet, and sales will come as a byproduct. By providing her clients with an unforgettable experience, she then grows her referral business. It's the law of reciprocity, and the cornerstone of her business model,...

In 2007, I became self-employed in pursuit of "freedom and flexibility." Unfortunately, I did so with no game plan and no safety net to speak of. By 2008, I was so broke, I had to ride my bicycle to meet a new client as I didn't have money for gas. When my card was declined for a small coffee as the client walked through the door (and bought my coffee), I realized something had to give... I spent...

Julie is the epitome of a true professional: committed to exceeding her clients' expectations, and having fun along the way! At her core, Julie is committed to building deep, long-lasting relationships and has attracted an amazing tribe of loyal fans along the way. Buyers and sellers alike consistently appreciate her ability to listen attentively and understand their goals, then go above and beyon...

Originally from Philadelphia, Janene moved to Colorado after falling in love with the area while on a business trip in 1980. With over 25 years of real estate experience, Janene's dedication, integrity and exceptional service have consistently made her one of the top producers in her area, and a leader in the industry. After raising 2 daughters in the ski town of Winter Park, CO, Janene and her hu...

Jay Kinder is a growth catalyst expert for real estate agents with EXP Realty. He's also the CEO and Co-Founder of the National Association of Expert Advisors, a real estate coaching organization. He's the co-host of the Face to Face podcast, and he co-authored The Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents. At the height of his real estate career, he was closing more than 500 transactions per year! H...

Although he was born in India, Amit Bhuta has been living in South Florida for over 40 years and truly loves everything about his home in Miami.  With a deep passion for his career in real estate and genuine enthusiasm for his hometown, Amit's expertise and candor throughout the process of buying or selling a home is something that his clients consistently value. Each day, Amit strives to make a m...

The Power of Storytelling in Real Estate, with Tracey Hicks A Realtor since 2005 and the co-owner of Dwell Realty (along with partner Chris Guinn III), Tracey Hicks created the first Homebuyer Journal back in 2011 in an effort to help her buyer clients stay organized. The response was overwhelming, and inspired Tracey to launch All Things Real Estate, an innovative and fun merchandise and branding...

Kelly Hudson has been a Real Estate Agent in the Greater Denver area for the past 10 years. She is also a wife, mom of 2, and all-around rockstar! The success of her business is built on the age-old principles of giving value, perseverance, and simply enjoying the journey! Kelly is passionate about delivery excellence to her clients, and she has high expectations for the real estate experience tha...

In 2007, I became self-employed in pursuit of "freedom and flexibility." Unfortunately, I did so with no game plan and no safety net to speak of. By 2008, I was so broke, I had to ride my bicycle to meet a new client as I didn't have money for gas. When my card was declined for a small coffee as the client walked through the door (and bought my coffee), I realized something had to give.  I spent t...

 Long Doan has been in the real estate industry for over 25 years. As one of the top 1% of agents in Minnesota and in the country, Long has a proven track record. He is also the Founder and Broker of Realty Group, a full-service real estate brokerage. As one of the fastest-growing real estate companies, Realty Group attracts, promotes, develops, and supports professional real estate agents and bro...

Tina Elmer is one of the team leaders for Just Sold Philly, the #1 real estate team for Berkshire Hathaway in the Philadelphia area, producing more than $250M in residential real estate sales. She is succeeding at the highest level, while a mom to two very young children, which also makes her a superhuman! In this episode, we discuss how the only way to make this possible is through systems, amazi...

We have an amazing episode for you with Jeff Pfitzer, out of St. Louis, MO! Jeff's energy is absolutely contagious, and the value he brings to the real estate industry is immeasurable. This guy is doing it all. He is regional manager for USA Mortgage, the primary host of the Lab Coat Agents Podcast (a must listen!,) a major contributor to the closed Facebook group Lab Coat Agents, and co-host of t...

In this episode of the Pursuing Freedom podcast, we have the pleasure of meeting Alex Fazelani. Alex shares his amazing story of going from zero to sixty, by simply being hungry to learn, and quick to IMPLEMENT. We discuss the importance of building systems, leveraging the support of an amazing team, and taking action on game-changing ideas. Alex's message and philosophy is simple, yet extremely p...

In this episode of the Pursuing Freedom podcast, we are thrilled to chat with Bob Burg, co-author of the most influential book I've ever read, the Go Giver. If you haven't read any of the Go Giver series, you must go online and order it now! This book truly transformed my life, and forever changed the trajectory of my business. In our interview, we cover the 5 Laws  of Stratospheric Success, how t...

Wow! I absolutely loved this interview with Chris Prefontaine, host of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, and author of 2 bestsellers, "The New Rules of Real Estate" and "Real Estate on Your Terms." In this episode of the Pursuing Freedom Podcasts, we dig deep into everything from surviving 2008-2009 to rebounding and re-inventing. Post-recession, Chris developed an innovative strategy that has...

As you may know, Pursuing Freedom is all about creating both time AND financial freedom through real estate. In this episode, we meet Janine Valentine, founder of Key TC Services in Colorado,  a self proclaimed transaction CONCIERGE. I get it. Delegation can be scary. But have you ever stopped to think you might not be gifted at EVERY aspect of the sales cycle in real estate? And that some activit...

In one of the most enjoyable interviews to date, we hear from Lauren Goche with Think Real Estate in Portland, Oregon. Lauren has mastered the art of staying true to yourself, attracting your tribe, and growing a successful business while having tons of fun! We discuss the challenges of traditional sales strategies, trusting the slow seasons, and leaning into the ebbs and flows of the real estate...

Gary Spencer-Smith is an English born Canadian resident, who has developed a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio, and has gone on to build a coaching program to teach people what is possible in real estate. I've always been fascinated by the opportunities this business gives us…the opportunity to earn healthy revenue and create our own schedules. And then what? What do we do with the income...

In the 50th episode of the Pursuing Freedom podcast Erin explores the highlights of the past year's interviews. There have been so many amazing guests, and in this episode, we dig into the top tactics, systems, marketing strategies and lifestyle design concepts that Erin has learned from her guests, and has been able to implement into her own life and business. This journey has turned out to provi...

In this episode of the Pursuing Freedom podcast, we meet Jack Bosch, a real estate investor, coach, husband, and father. This is by far one of the most inspiring (and intriguing) interviews to date! Since 2002, Jack and his wife, both immigrants to the U.S., have been buying and selling LAND, and have flipped more than 4,000 transactions, building wealth and passive income...and now they teach oth...