So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

In today's episode, Meredith, Alicia, and Deborah share strategies for finding new listings and what they each are doing now to ensure a full listing pipeline and a strong spring market - despite the changing real estate horizon. So you want to be a real estate agent?  Learn how to decide whether real estate is the right career for you, get tips and tools for real estate success, find out wha...

Meredith, Alicia, and Deborah discuss the challenge of fitting everything in we need and want to do to stay productive while avoiding overwhelm. The challenge is real - and the group gives you a real look at what it's like to combat overwhelm by prioritizing what is truly important.  So you want to be a real estate agent?  Learn how to decide whether real estate is the right career for you, g...

In today's episode, Meredith shares a podcast on which she recently guested to talk about the game-changing tool, Fello, that's helping her team and so many other agents find more likely to move sellers and the process she uses to convert those "hand-raisers" into listings. If you have a goal to increase listing business in 2025, this is a can't-miss episode! Bonus: use ht...

When you are ready to hire an admin to support your real estate business, there are multiple options. If a virtual assistant (a VA) in an option you are considering, having a solid grasp of the basics is crucial. In this episode, we discuss the factors you need to know to select, hire, and train a VA to take on any tasks you need to keep your focus on the highest and best use of your time. So you...

In today's episode, co-host Alicia Soekawa shares the story of her decision to "start from scratch" as she hits the reset button on her real estate career. If you are considering what your path forward should look like, this is the episode you need! So you want to be a real estate agent?  Learn how to decide whether real estate is the right career for you, get tips and tools for rea...

In today's episode, top producing agent, CarolIne Decherd, shares the secrets to success for the lead pillar that every agent needs to start with, their Sphere of Influence (SO!), You might need to listen to this episode a few times to pick up all of the nuggets of gold Caroline drops in this episode. So you want to be a real estate agent?  Learn how to decide whether real estate is the right...

You've probably heard that what you learn in pre-licensing class is not going to prepare you for what you'll need to know to be a successful real estate agent. In this episode, Alicia and Meredith discuss what they don't tell you when you become a real estate agent - and what you need to know to succeed. So you want to be a real estate agent?  Learn how to decide whether real estate...

Procrastination seems to be a theme - or a buzzword - used by more and more agent as an obstacle to success. Today, Meredith and Alicia explore what might really be behind procrastination and how to power through! So you want to be a real estate agent?  Learn how to decide whether real estate is the right career for you, get tips and tools for real estate success, find out what is most important i...

Social media specialist (and Meredith's social media manager), Somer McBride gives you actionable steps on how to get started using social media, best practices, tips for success, and her insights on the importance of having a solid social media presence. Whether you are a new agent, new to social media, or want to up your social media game, this episode is a must-listen. So you want to be a...

Today Meredith and Alicia share the ups and downs of running a team, what it takes to be a team leader, the three questions to ask yourself before starting a team, and when running a team can become a joy. If you are thinking about growing (or dismantling) a team, this episode is a must.  So you want to be a real estate agent?  Learn how to decide whether real estate is the right career for you, g...

In this episode, Alicia walks us through the secrets of building a successful YouTube strategy. She'll share the tips and tools you need to create engaging YouTube content and the steps to follow to grow your audience of subscribers - for real estate or any subject. So you want to be a real estate agent?  Learn how to decide whether real estate is the right career for you, get tips and tools...

There's an old saying, "When you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Sounds trite, but there's a reason that saying has stuck around. Whether you are a successful planner or know you need to be a better planner in order to reach your goals, this episode is full of tips and tools you can use to put your plan in place - and crush those goals! So you want to be a real estate agent? ...

In this episode, Alicia and Meredith help you take a look at what might be standing in the way of your success and ask a hard question: could it be YOU? If you are ready to take an honest look at what might be creating the biggest obstacle to your success and ready to explore ways to overcome those obstacles this is the episode YOU need to hear. So you want to be a real estate agent?  Learn how to...

What is a mastermind? Does it make sense for you to be part of one? In today's episode, Alicia, special guest, Deborah Morton, and I tell you all about the power of the mastermind - and how you can benefit from being part of a mastermind group (plus, how to find one that's right for you). So you want to be a real estate agent?  Learn how to decide whether real estate is the right career...

Tired of riding the proverbial real estate rollercoaster? Today, Meredith and Alicia give you tools you can use to stop that nausea-inducing crazy train and take control of your real estate business. So you want to be a successful real estate agent? You've found the right podcast! Learn tips and tools for real estate success, find out what is most important to focus on as your career grows, g...

What are we reading right now? Napoleon Hill's "The Law of Success." Today, Meredith and Alicia dive in and break down lesson one of this classic series of lessons on finding success in business and in life - you'll want to apply what you learn to your real estate business today! So you want to be a successful real estate agent? You've found the right podcast! Learn tips a...

In this episode, Meredith and Alicia discuss the changes that face agents in the current market and how to navigate toward success. Listen for actionable steps you can implement to find the opportunity a time of change and challenge presents. So you want to be a successful real estate agent? You've found the right podcast! Learn tips and tools for real estate success, find out what is most im...

Do you have a solid plan for success? In today's episode, we discuss the importance of planning for success and share our secrets for effective planning - down to the planners we utilize. So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent? Whether you are brand new, a seasoned agent ready for a recharge or fresh start, or at any stage in your career and ready to take your business to the next level, this...

"Comparison-itis" is easy to fall into in a business like this one - and it has its pros and cons. Do you have comparison-itis? Here's how to avoid the pitfalls and to navigate how this common syndrome of success can work to your advantage. Plus, we share our takeaways from the fantastic book all about self-worth, "Worthy" by Jamie Kern Lima. So You Want to Be a Real Estat...

No matter the size of your business, having a board of directors can help bring you clarity and give you direction. Today, we talk about how to choose members of your board of directors and how your board of directors can help you grow effectively. So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent? Whether you are brand new, a seasoned agent ready for a recharge or fresh start, or at any stage in your career...

Do you ever suffer from the inability to make a decision? It happens to all of us and it can be dangerous for your progress, and for your business. In today's episode we discuss analysis paralysis - what it is, how to manage it, and how to break free. So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent? Whether you are brand new, a seasoned agent ready for a recharge or fresh start, or at any stage in your...

So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent? Whether you are brand new, a seasoned agent ready for a recharge or fresh start, or at any stage in your career and ready to take your business to the next level, this is your podcast! Today, Alicia and I discuss that buzzword "accountability."  What does it mean, what can it do for business, and how successful agents use accountability to stay at t...

So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent? Whether you are brand new, a seasoned agent ready for a recharge or fresh start, or at any stage in your career and ready to take your business to the next level, this is your podcast! Do you know the top 5 signs of a great agent? Today we give you our top 5 - listen to find out whether you possess any or all of these attributes and let us know whether you ag...

So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent? Whether you are brand new, a seasoned agent ready for a recharge or fresh start, or at any stage in your career and ready to take your business to the next level, this is your podcast! In today's episode we introduce the funny, intelligent, insightful, and impressive Alicia Soekawa. Our new cohost brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned real estate c...

Let's face it, it's a challenging time to be a real estate agent. Lower inventory means fewer transactions with buyers and sellers choosing to only to work with agents they consider the top experts in the field. In a market like this one, you need to be at the top of your game. In this episode, owner of The Collaborative, top producing real estate team leader, and real estate coach, Alic...