Real Talk with Leigh Brown

In this episode, Glennda Baker LeBlanc shares two stories that could have only been survived by a professional with grace. Get your sip of something and enjoy the episode. Key takeaways to listen for First steps in REAL ESTATE The naked seller Selling the wrong house Resources mentioned in this episode How to Develop a Six-Figure Income in REAL ESTATE About Glennda Baker LeBlanc Glennda is the pre...

In this episode, Matthew shares the story of his grandfather, an Italian immigrant who managed to buy a multifamily property and started a garden to sell fruits and vegetables. Join us today to get some insights into society's working mindset and learn the secrets of Matthew's financial success. Key takeaways to listen for Lazy Realtors® Co-ops criteria  Moratoriums on evictions Today's society la...

Even though having our pockets full of cash may seem to be the ultimate goal, everybody's got their own motives when it comes to Real Estate. Join us today to hear a surprising story of a woman who actually sold her house but decided to stay. In this episode you'll learn some benefits of buying a house on terms. Key takeaways to listen for Buying a house on terms Benefits of negotiating terms Find...

In this second part of the episode, Burton gets fired up speaking about the common mistakes Realtors® make that lead to scams. Join us today to get tips on how to stay safe online. Key takeaways to listen for Responsibility of Realtors® to educate How to avoid wire fraud More cybercrime information A crazy story about MLS About Burton Kelso Burton owns a computer repairing tech support company bas...

In part one of this episode, Burton speaks about the importance of checking your children's devices, the dangers of chat rooms and gives great advice on setting limits. If you're a parent, or you know people who are, dial in and learn what you need to know to keep your children safer against today's technology. Key takeaways to listen for Checking your child's device(s) How to introduce technology...

In this episode, Tom shares a heartfelt story about working with a friend who was struggling with addiction and about to lose his second house. Join us to get some insights about why we do what we do as Realtor®. Key takeaways to listen for Why perspective matters in real estate Dishonest agents Why didn't Tom take advantage of his client? Characteristics of a truly professional Realtor® About Tom...

Trusting your intuitions is better than just letting your doubt go away. In this episode, Teresa Cowart shares a crazy story of squatters living in a model home. You won't wanna miss this! Key Takeaways To Listen For: Experiencing squatters staying inside a model home  Why you should have a firearm license Benefits of checking your model homes Significance of Realtor® safety Resources Mentioned In...

Agents meet new people, visit new places, and respond to changing buyer and seller needs. One of the most attractive experiences of working as a real estate agent is that no two days are alike. In this episode, Erica Rose Siegel talks about her craziest experiences as a Realtor® and how she overcame them.  Key Takeaways To Listen For: Disadvantages of focusing too much as a Realtor® How Erica over...

As an agent, it's important to know what you're worth to your clients so that they can decide whether to entrust you with their property or not. In today's episode, Danny Burgess talks about how a Realtor® - seller relationship should look like and some of the things that you, as a seller or buyer, should know about Realtors®. Key Takeaways To Listen For: A crazy story of walking through a house f...

Closing deals with clients who are undecided about where they want to buy a home has some drawbacks. Every agent has a story to tell, and we're about to hear one that could make or break our hearts. Today, Bruce Betts joins the show and shares a story of his encounter with a demanding client, how he handled a tough situation and turned it into a successful deal. Key Takeaways To Listen For: Bruce'...

Is poker the next required learning curriculum? Eric Siu, a n investor, founder, and advisor to companies and the chairman of the digital marketing agency Single Grain, thinks it should be, since it teaches bankroll management, resilience, emotional intelligence, and how to detach from outcomes—all necessary life skills! L isten in to hear Eric share his mission to continue leveling up, and learn...

What can real estate teach us about leadership? Catherine Cantey, a leadership coach and investor, shares her stories about fixing up properties, partnerships, and how things are changing in our pandemic world. L isten in to hear Catherine share how she shifted from corporate to independent work, and learn the biggest lesson she's learned as a coach that can benefit parties on either side of the t...

Don't forget to flush, people! Nick Kyte, an 8-year agent in the Ottawa, Canada area, stumbled across an unwelcomed guest when taking his clients through a walk-through. L isten in to hear why Nick now carries around a backpack of cleaning supplies — and learn why kindness, cleanliness, and emotional resilience will never go out of style.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podca...

Did you know that Accessory Dwelling Units are a great investment and an affordable housing solution? There are talks about them happening around the country...if you're listening. Tune in as Rogelio Martinez, the ADU Loan Guy and founder of Vvelcome, explains what qualifies as an ADU, why they're an excellent option to make use of that extra space, and how financing works — and learn why Rogelio...

There's nothing like an undisclosed boundary dispute to spice up a showing! Dustin Brohm, an agent in Salt Lake City and the host of the Massive Agent Podcast, got a nice surprise when he showed up to a home with a buyer and their entire extended family. L isten in to hear Dustin share how the experience could've been way more pleasant — and learn a unique question to ask your REALTOR® to find out...

Your Instagram is your business card. Is it working for you? Giselle Ugarte , a Marketing Director, online educator, motivational speaker, podcaster , and influencer , drops some truth bombs on us REALTORS® when it comes to social media. Listen in to hear Giselle share what REALTORS® get wrong, how we should approach social media, and what we should (and shouldn't share) — and learn her thoughts o...

Humor is just way more fun! Steve Kyles, a veteran mortgage professional for Movement Mortgage, knows things can get intense sometimes, which is why he loves getting in a good laugh. L isten in to hear Steve share how he went from dead broke and drowning in debt to successful and thriving — and learn a quick tip for handling student debt in a creative way that you probably don't know about!  Pleas...

Leave it to a young buck to set a fast pace! Garrett Gillespie, a brand-new REALTOR® in Mount Airy, Maryland , has hustled his way into the real estate industry and just earned his license. L isten in to hear Garrett share his crazy story and how he balances work, school, and fun - and hear about his bright future ahead in real estate and politics. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in...

Real estate is sexy, after all! Nancy and Bill Jamison, podcast hosts, coaches, and REALTORS® in and around Atlanta, GA , explain how they use sexual energy to power their real estate business. L isten in to hear Nancy and Bill share the surprising way sexual energy fuels their client relationships and strengthens their professional partnership, and learn why they practice orgasmic meditation once...

There's a different way to look at financing for real estate that you may not have considered. Zachary Beach, a real estate coach and the COO of Smart Real Estate Coach, breaks down all things lease purchase agreements and when they might be a good fit for a buyer and seller. Listen in to hear Zach share how they make sure lease purchase agreements are successful, how they saved a buyer when tradi...

Want to tour a home that hasn't even been built yet? The future is here, so it's possible! Jeff Cohn, a speaker, host of The Team Building Podcast, and founder of Omaha's Elite Real Estate Group—now kwELITE—uses the Oculus Quest to support clients in touring and customizing their dream home. L isten in to hear Jeff share the most valuable piece of advice he has received, how he grew his business w...

Whorehouses and cocaine smuggling? What's going on behind these closed doors? Rod Khleif, an entrepreneur, real estate investor, mentor, and community philanthropist has had some crazy tenants in the past, to say the least. L isten in to hear Rod share how he built—then re-built—his real estate empire, how mindset plays a role in success, and how he teaches others everything he has learned.  Pleas...

What the real deal with commercial real estate in this COVID era? Michael Brown, the founder of Red Fox Capital and Red Fox Wealth, is a commercial real estate investor and developer who's on the show to give us the inside scoop. L isten in to hear Michael's predictions about the future of commercial real estate, how he learned the secrets about investing (then published them!), and how Amazon and...

What do you do when an angry 300-pound muscle-man screams at you to get out of your car? If you want to live to see tomorrow, you don't. Micah Harr, a REALTOR® in Columbus, Ohio, is big on continuing education. L isten in to hear how Micah's conflict resolution class skills came in handy and what he does to ensure his clients get the best and safest real estate experience. Please subscribe to this...

There's nothing like making a flippin' hedgehog friend in Flippin, Arkansas! Lauri Rottmayer, a new REALTOR® on the scene in Flippin, Arkansas, has been all over the world and is now bringing that experience to her real estate career in rural America. From buzzards to hedgehogs, land deals to saferooms, listen in to hear how Lauri's learning everything she needs to know to succeed in Flippin real...