So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

In this Lessons in Success episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , host Meredith Fogle sits down with professional home stager Carrie Halterman, whose expertise has helped hundreds of homes stand out, sell faster, and command stronger offers. Carrie takes listeners behind the scenes of the staging process, sharing what today's buyers are really looking for, why staging is one of th...

In this Lessons in Success episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , host Meredith Fogle sits down with Jason Shrank, a new agent just seven months into his real estate career whose rapid rise is turning heads for all the right reasons. Jason shares how he embraced one of the most important principles in real estate success: getting comfortable being uncomfortable. From leaning into oppor...

In this Lessons in Success episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , host Meredith Fogle sits down with Amy Swanson, luxury specialist and top-producing agent in the Westport, Connecticut market, whose journey into real estate began with a bold leap: leaving behind a completely different career and relocating from London to the United States to start over. Amy shares how she built momentu...

In this Lessons in Success episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , host Meredith Fogle welcomes back fan-favorite Rose Anderson, whose career trajectory has accelerated in a big way since her first appearance on the show. Rose returns with fresh wins, new confidence, and a behind-the-scenes look at what’s driving her rapid success. She shares how she’s creating opportunities in today’s...

In this episode, Meredith sits down with Alyssa Marquez, a top-producing agent serving both the San Antonio, TX and Fort Lauderdale, FL markets, whose career is redefining what’s possible when strategy, mentorship, and innovation come together. A multi-year Thirty Under 30 award winner, Alyssa shares how she built her business with intention - starting with strong mentorship, recognizing when it w...

In this Lessons in Success episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , host Meredith Fogle sits down with Kim Braunstein, a top-producing agent in Florida’s Treasure Coast, whose success story is a powerful example of what’s possible when you build a business rooted in authenticity, communication, and consistency. Kim shares how she successfully transitioned into a new market as a transplan...

In this Lessons in Success episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , Meredith sits down with Don Hill, entrepreneur and creator of Top Producers Nation, a platform built to connect high-performing real estate agents with the tools, strategies, and community they need to succeed at the highest level. Don shares his journey from early sales in college to building a business centered around...

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , host Meredith sits down with Jen and Geoff Tackney, a husband-and-wife real estate team serving Orange County, California, whose journey from separate careers in mortgage and construction to building a thriving collaborative business during the 2009 recession is a masterclass in resilience and long-term strategy. Jen and Geoff share how th...

In this powerful episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , Meredith Fogle sits down with E i leen McKeon, a 25-year real estate veteran and top producer in the Cleveland, Ohio market, to unpack what sustainable success really looks like. Eileen leads a highly efficient team of three working mothers who operate as “full-time agents on part-time hours” — proving that intentional structure,...

In this episode Meredith sits down with Theresa Wellman, a top 1% agent in the competitive San Jose, CA market, whose journey from the tech world to real estate has become a masterclass in applying analytical thinking to entrepreneurial growth. Theresa shares how she transitioned from a career in Silicon Valley engineering into real estate - and how her data-driven, process-focused mindset became...

In this Lessons in Success episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , Meredith Fogle welcomes Caroline Decherd, a San Antonio-based top producer, team leader, and creative force who’s built a business as bold and high-impact as she is. Caroline is a true outlier - known for her ability to spot opportunity fast, implement without hesitation, and bring her full energy to everything she touch...

Welcome to So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent —the podcast for growth-minded real estate professionals who are ready to build a business that works for them. Hosted by real estate team leader, business coach, author, and top producer Meredith Fogle, this show is your insider pass to the systems, strategies, and mindset shifts that actually create long-term success in real estate. Whether you’re...

Welcome to Season 7 of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Lessons in Success, where we spotlight the real stories, strategies, and philosophies behind some of the industry’s most impressive careers. In this powerful kickoff episode, Meredith Fogle is joined by Jay D’Alessandro , a highly respected team leader whose real estate team closes hundreds of transactions annually. Jay shares the core...

In this special episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , the script gets flipped— Felicia Kaminker  takes the mic as guest host and puts Meredith Fogle in the hot seat. From early obstacles to major wins, Meredith opens up about her personal and professional journey , sharing stories from her start in real estate to building a successful team, launching multiple ventures, and coaching ag...

In this special episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , fan-favorite Rose Anderson returns to share the exciting next chapter of her journey—complete with new wins, powerful lessons, and strategies every agent can use to build long-term success. Rose opens up about how she continues to grow in confidence, how she overcame imposter syndrome, and how she’s stepping fully into her identity...

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , host Meredith Fogle welcomes first-time guest and rising listing agent Tommy Weaver , who shares the story of how he built a thriving business by focusing on what most agents overlook: the leads already in front of them. From revitalizing old leads and strengthening sphere connections to maximizing every listing through circle dialing, buy...

In this new episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , Tina Nader is back with fresh updates on her recent wins—and a tactical breakdown of how she’s marketing listings creatively and effectively in a market where days-on-market are longer and buyer urgency is lower. From pinpointing the right audience for each property to crafting high-converting social media content and using AI tools to...

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , host Meredith Fogle sits down with powerhouse listing agent Naomi Richardson to talk about one of the smartest ways to scale your real estate business: hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) . Naomi shares her real-life experience of building systems with the help of a VA, including how she found the right fit, what training looks like, how to ma...

In this empowering episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, host Meredith Fogle sits down with Naomi Richardson, a successful listing agent who did what many agents only think about—she picked up, relocated, and rebuilt her entire real estate business from scratch in a brand-new market. Naomi shares the step-by-step process she followed to not just survive, but thrive, in unfamiliar terri...

In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , Meredith Fogle welcomes special guest Garrett Marroon —real estate entrepreneur, coach, speaker, and author of The Balanced Breakthrough: Winning at Work Without Losing at Life . Garrett shares how he built a thriving real estate business without sacrificing what matters most. Through aligning his work wit...

In this inspiring episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , Meredith Fogle is joined by Tina, who opens up about how she recognized a plateau in her business—and the specific actions she took to get back into powerful forward motion. Tina shares what it really looks like to pull yourself out of a dip, how to create a sense of urgency that motivates both buyers and sellers, and how buildin...

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , Meredith Fogle and Tina dive into the strategies, scripts, and systems that are working right now to convert open house leads into loyal buyer clients—even in a slower market. You’ll hear real-world insights into what happens after the sign-in sheet—how to lead a winning buyer consultation , build trust quickly, and maintain momentum when...

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , Meredith Fogle is joined by Tina , who continues to navigate one of the most challenging buyer markets we’ve seen in years with professionalism, strategy, and relentless consistency. Tina shares her latest win and opens up about what’s really keeping her successful: having more intentional conversations, using her CRM effectively, and lead...

In this high-energy episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , Meredith Fogle sits down with several rockstar agents fresh from the Tom Ferry 2025 Success Summit to unpack their biggest takeaways, boldest goals, and top strategies for dominating the rest of the year. From powerful mindset shifts to actionable business-building tactics, these agents share the tools, techniques, and systems...

In this high-impact episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent , Tina returns with another new win and joins Meredith to share how agents can generate meaningful business right now —and fill their pipeline for a strong fall season . Together, they dive into simple but powerful strategies that are working today—including one of the most effective tools in an agent’s arsenal: the problem-induc...