Tenacious J: Getting Real In Real Estate

In this episode of Tenacious J: Getting Real in Real Estate, we sit down with Hyatt Bolden, founder and CEO of Neat Quarters, a professional organizing company serving homeowners and businesses throughout Northeast Ohio. Hyatt shares how she transformed a passion for organization into a thriving business dedicated to helping people reclaim their spaces, reduce stress, and create systems that actua...

What does it take to build a thriving real estate business that stands the test of time? In this episode, we sit down with Colleen Miklus, leader of The Miklus Group at Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan, to discuss her 20+ year journey in real estate, the importance of relationships, creating exceptional client experiences, and leading a successful team in an ever-changing market. Colleen share...

What does it take to build a thriving real estate team, lead with consistency, and stand out in a competitive market? Next week, we'll sit down with Michael Kaim, Realtor and Team Lead of The Kaim Team. Michael is a leader known for building relationships, developing agents, and creating serious momentum in real estate. We’ll talk about how to build a successful real estate brand, leadership and t...

This episode, we sit down with Byron Diaz, entrepreneur, team leader, and the driving force behind The Byron Diaz Group. Born in Santiago and moving to the U.S. at just 7seven years old, Byron’s story is built on grit, sacrifice, leadership, and vision. From working at GE at only 16 years old to building a thriving real estate team of six agents, his journey is packed with lessons on growth, minds...

In this episode, we sit down with Phil Gerdes, real estate agent, team leader, associate broker, and founder of Shift Immersive Coaching, to break down what it really takes to create momentum in today’s environment. From leading The Gerdes Team to coaching agents across the world through private sessions, group programs, and immersive retreats, We dig into the gap between knowing and doing, why co...

In this episode, we talk with Yinzhu Piao, a data-driven agent who is making waves in the Cleveland real estate market. With a sharp analytical mindset, Yinzhu helps clients make confident, strategic decisions backed by real numbers. Fluent in Mandarin, Korean, and English, she bridges gaps for both local and international clients while focusing on long-term wealth through real estate. We break do...

Licensed since 2002, Jose Medina has spent over two decades navigating the highs, lows, and shifts of the real estate industry. What sets him apart isn’t just experience, it’s how he’s evolved. From being a producing agent to stepping into leadership at the highest level, Jose now serves as an Operating Principal for four Keller Williams market centers, collectively impacting over 1,200 agents. If...

In this episode, I'll sit down with Nathan White, and this conversation goes way beyond real estate. We'll talk about what it really looks like to come from 80-hour weeks in the restaurant industry, battling addiction, facing unimaginable loss, and still choose to move forward. Nathan shares the moments that changed him, how he learned to get comfortable in his own skin, and why he lives by one mi...

Learning to negotiate at the highest level by one of the best sources, Marcella Oakley - Realtor, CEO of The Verity Accord, former police hostage negotiator and consultant with the Black Swan Group. Tune in as Marcella emphasizes that slowing down and listening are two tools that are key to high stakes negotiations. Marcella teaches how realtors can use negotiation skills in their business to ensu...

Meet Mandy Mancini, a shining example of success built on authenticity, contribution, and caring! She shares her secrets to achieving greatness, from being an expert in your market to prioritizing leverage for growth, all while making her clients feel valued. Invest 30 minutes in this inspiring interview - it's like getting free coaching from one of the industry's top performers!

In this episode of Tenacious J: Getting Real in Real Estate, we sit down with Jonathan B. Smith — negotiation expert, leadership strategist, and co-author of Fight Less, Win More . After working with hundreds of high-growth companies through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), Jonathan has become known for helping leaders communicate with clarity, calm, and confidence — even when the stake...