The Boom Real Estate Podcast

Episode 116 - Running a Virtual Team (Part 1) We have been a virtual team for several years now, and we LOVE IT. Despite being located all over our market, we have a highly successful team and a super fun culture. In this two-part series, we talk about the advantages (and hurdles) of getting away from the traditional "bricks-and-mortar" office setting, along with how you can thrive as a virtual ag...

Episode 113 - Leveraging Live Video   In case you couldn't tell, we're big into video. In particular, we enjoy LIVE video and believe you should be using it, too. One visit to our social media sites will prove to you that you DON'T need a good reason to go live! In this episode, we'll talk about all of the details you need to take advantage of this awesome opportunity.   SHOW NOTES Megan's gotta g...

Episode 115 - Selfish Self Care If it feels good, do it. Maybe that's not the exact message from this podcast, but it sort of is. Real estate is a crazy industry and our days can be long, with recharging times few and far between (especially this time of year.) This week, we look at ways you can recharge your battery—especially when you need it. The best thing you can give your family, clients, an...

Episode 114 - Crush the Next 7 Days! The Spring Selling Season is here, and it can be tough to get the fire started. OR, you might be drowning in paperwork and minutiae and need to get yourself caught up to move your business forward proactively. This revolutionary concept of the 7 Day Crush is designed to help you get caught up and get moving forward. CRUSH the next 7 days. Commit and DO IT!   SH...

Episode 112 - Hat Tricks Fo' Real This episode adds very little value to your business or life. We talk about two real estate-related themes, but for the most part, we answer ridiculous questions. SO….you can probably skip this episode. Or…you could listen and find out our favorite beverages, what animals we would be, (if we could be), and how we'll fare in the zombie apocalypse. The choice is you...

Episode 111 - Getting Listings In A Low Inventory Market In this market, the agent that lists, wins. In this episode, not only do we help you uncover ways to get more listings in a low inventory market, but we have a plethora of ridiculous words that we attempt to wedge into conversation. Why? For no reason. Because it was there. Because we can. Lend an ear, and drop the BOOMSTICK on your listing...

Episode 110 - Body Language With Lisa Mitchell I don't know what to do with my hands…and neither do you. In this episode, we meet with body language expert Lisa Mitchell. She shares some key insights for how to use your body language to make a better first impression to build trust. She'll also help you read the body language of others to understand what they're thinking. It's "The Mentalist", bas...

Episode 108 - Maximizing Your Sphere, Part 1 There should be no bigger part of your business than your sphere business. Every year, it will make up 60 to 80 percent of your business. But a neglected sphere won't return nearly as well as one that is tickled and slapped. (That sentence will make more sense when you listen to the episode.) This week, in Part 1 of this two-parter, we share how to orga...

Episode 109 - Maximizing Your Sphere, Part 2   There should be no bigger part of your business than your sphere business. Every year, it will make up 60 to 80 percent of your business. But a neglected sphere won't return nearly as well as one that is tickled and slapped. (That sentence will make more sense when you listen to the episode.) In part two, we cover how to grow your sphere and give you...

Episode 107 - OUR 100th EPISODE!!! Can you believe that we made it to 100 episodes! We can't either! In this episode, we re-live our favorite moments from the first 100 shows as we look forward to the next 100. Plus, some never-before-heard moments, too. It's a bunch of fun, reminiscing while listening to the highlights from our first 18 months of doing this podcast. Hope you enjoy this special ep...

Episode 106 - Inman NYC Recap It's time for Inman—it's Inman time! What an amazing week we had. It was chock-full of fun, top talent in the industry; amazing takeaways and insights; and all the electricity of New York City. In this final Inman NYC 2018 recap, we discuss our top highlights and takeaways from the conference. This episode is the bow on the Inman Connect NYC package!   SHOW NOTES Illn...

Episode 105 - Stacie Staub at Inman NYC It's time for Inman—it's Inman time! The moment we saw Stacie Staub, we knew she would be our new best friend. And now she is! She even gave us presents when she dropped by the Boom table at Inman. Stacie also gave lots of KILLER nuggets on branding, recruiting, team culture and leadership. Don't miss the fun!   SHOW NOTES Todd wants to be tasered [0:00] Sto...

Episode 104 - Jeff Lobb at Inman NYC It's time for Inman—it's Inman time! The workhorse of every Inman event, Jeff Lobb made time for our podcast. As expected, he was multitasking. He dropped nuggets on being the Digital Mayor of your town; making content as a busy realtor; and how agents are missing the mark. And all the while, he streamed via Facebook Live! This guy is a octuple threat and we kn...

Episode 103 - Inman NYC Day 3 Wrap It's time for Inman—it's Inman time! With Day 3 in the books, it's time for us to dissect and digest what we've experienced so far. In this episode, we dive in to some of the awesome takeaways from Day 3. We talk networking, farming, Facebook groups, and Live Streaming best practices. Some awesome nuggets in this one!   SHOW NOTES The most painful high-five at In...

Episode 102 - Alyssa Hellman at Inman NYC It's time for Inman—it's Inman time! We had the pleasure of hanging out with Alyssa Hellman, one of the premier coaches in real estate! She talks all about coaching vs. training; what makes a great coaching client; and some go-to strategies for agents. Also, she's going to replace Terry if he doesn't get his act together! Ya' gotta check this episode out!...

Episode 101 - Seth Price at Inman NYC It's time for Inman—it's Inman time! This time, Seth Price is back and better than ever! He's a never-ending fountain of knowledge, and he brought that to the Boom podcast again! Enjoy this INCREDIBLE conversation about content marketing, the WHY of your clients and prospects, and how to pronounce "niche." ("nitch" or "neesh"?)   SHOW NOTES What happened to Ep...

Episode 098 - Raj Qsar at Inman NYC It's time for Inman—it's Inman time! In this episode, Raj Qsar is a blinding, brilliant light from heaven. He brings all of his energy and passion for video in real estate, and just CRUSHES it. You'll be inspired—just like we were—when you hear Raj talk about how he broke into the luxury market using video; the ROI of video in his business; and how much he can b...

Episode 099 - Inman NYC Day 2 Recap It's time for Inman—it's Inman time! We dive into a full recap of Day 2, including our take on Brad Inman's and Simon Sinek's keynotes. We talk tech disruption, focusing on your "why", along with our experience of getting stuck in an NYC elevator! SUCH a big day!   SHOW NOTES "Stand By Me" cover [0:00] A reunion of long lost friends [2:20] Brad's 2018 forecast [...

Episode 097 - Wendy Forsythe at Inman NYC It's time for Inman—it's Inman time! In this episode, HomeSmart COO Wendy Forsythe stops by the show just in time to watch Megan poke Terry in the eye. More fun than that, she shares her thoughts about the on-demand real estate consumer, tech disruption in real estate and her incredible Ironman experience. Don't miss this awesome time with Wendy!   SHOW NO...

Episode 096 - Inman NYC Day 1 Recap It's time for Inman—it's Inman time! In this episode, we break down the day. We'll talk about event highlights, key takeaways, client care, tech disruption and more. It'll be like you are ACTUALLY AT THE CONFERENCE!   SHOW NOTES Take notes on Todd's note-taking technique [0:00] Morning session takeaways [4:00] Thinking mobile first [5:30] Using Facebook and Inst...

Episode 095 - Brad Inman at Inman Connect NYC It's time for Inman—it's Inman time! In this episode, the founder of Inman News—Brad Inman himself—stops by for a short interview to talk about what he's excited about at the conference. We also get his view of what's coming for real estate in 2018. This one's a whirlwind, so get ready!   SHOW NOTES Intro by Tiffany from Charleston, SC [0:00] Why the I...

Episode 094 - Intro To Inman NYC It's time for Inman—it's Inman time! We had a KILLER time in New York City, kicking around Times Square and discussing the latest trends in apps, tools, and strategies. We talked with the best and brightest in real estate. We had plenty of takeaways. We had tacos—twice! We had a blast in NYC and we're bringing it all to you. In this episode, we discussed the upcomi...

Episode 093 - 8 Ways To Be An Effective Leader (Part 2) Like it or not, every real estate agent is a leader in some capacity. (A scary thought—Todd, Megan, and Terry are LEADERS?!) But it's true. If you are the leader of a team or brokerage—or just your own business and self—you are a leader. For the conclusion of our two week series on Leadership, we're finishing up "8 Ways To Be An Effective Lea...

Episode 092 - 8 Ways To Be An Effective Leader (Part 1)   Like it or not, every real estate agent is a leader in some capacity. (A scary thought—Todd, Megan, and Terry are LEADERS?!) But it's true. If you are the leader of a team or brokerage, or just your own business and self—you are a leader! So for the next two weeks, we'll be walking you through 8 Ways To Be An Effective Leader! Math.   SHOW...

Episode 090 - Real Estate StressBusters Stress will come in real estate, (or any business), like it or not. You should plan for stressful times by having a tool kit of stress busters at your disposal. We "Zen Out" this week, bringing you SIX of our best stress busters! Enjoy the holidays, and enjoy your life!   SHOW NOTES Festive Boom [0:45] Your holiday invitation [4:12] Todd and Megan's "cloffic...