The Elite Real Estate Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Elite Real Estate Podcast | Hosted by Jimmy Nelson Meet KJ Russ — known to 45K-plus Instagram followers as The Landlord. Owner of Russ Inspections, licensed electrician, Certified Master Inspector, real estate investor, and entrepreneur in Metro Detroit. KJ inspects homes, buys houses, and has built a brand that made him a recognized face in Detroit real estate. KJ holds a...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Elite Real Estate Podcast | Hosted by Jimmy Nelson Think you need decades to dominate real estate? Evan Bassy is about to change your mind. In three years, Evan went from hungry newcomer to one of the most recognized names in Oakland and Macomb County. Voted Top Agent Under 30 in Oakland County in 2024 and featured in Hour Magazine's Best of Detroit — he is not waiting...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Elite Real Estate Podcast | Hosted by Jimmy Nelson Some guests come on the show and give you information. And then there are guests like Sarah Bermudez White who come in and give you something that hits a whole lot deeper than that. Sarah is a loan officer at Olympian Mortgage, a proud Latina, a devoted mom of one with another little one on the way, and one of the most driv...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Elite Real Estate Podcast | Hosted by Jimmy Nelson If you think you know what a real estate brokerage looks like, Dade DiMaggio is about to change your mind. The broker-owner of House Of May, Birmingham, Michigan's newest and most innovative real estate brokerage, Dade built something that the industry had never seen before — a 4,000 square foot modern workspace sittin...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Elite Real Estate Podcast | Hosted by Jimmy Nelson Jason Howland and Ryan Marsh didn't just build a renovation company — they built a movement. RenovationsNow has grown into one of the fastest-growing and most award-winning home renovation companies in Metro Detroit, built on over 25 years of combined experience and a simple belief that every homeowner deserves better....

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a lawyer with an MBA decides the real estate industry needs someone who actually understands what a brokerage is worth? You get Norma Rawlings. In this episode, Jimmy Nelson sits down with the President of BrokerVMA to pull back the curtain on the world of real estate mergers and acquisitions. They get into why most broker owners are emotionally unprepared to sel...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Elite Real Estate Podcast | Hosted by Jimmy Nelson Two Metro Detroit founders are helping brands stop the scroll and turn content into customers. Isaiah Lazarus and Landon Ryska built Acryn Digital from the ground up and their client list speaks for itself — eXp Realty, BAS Group, Fieldstone Title, Audi Rochester Hills and more. We get into: 🎬 Why short-form video is no lo...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Elite Real Estate Podcast | Hosted by Jimmy Nelson This week, Jimmy Nelson sits down with Rita Markoz, a Michigan realtor who is doing the work, building the business, and showing up in a market that doesn't reward average. Rita brings a perspective that is real, relatable, and refreshingly honest about what it actually takes to build a real estate career worth being p...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Elite Real Estate Podcast | Hosted by Jimmy Nelson This week, Jimmy Nelson sits down with JoJo Dries from On The Wings of Angels for one of the most powerful conversations we've ever had on this show. This isn't just a real estate episode — this is a faith episode, a life episode, and honestly one you might need to pull over and listen to twice. JoJo shares the st...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Elite Real Estate Podcast | Hosted by Jimmy Nelson This week, Jimmy Nelson sits down with Moe Hassan from Rocket Mortgage for a conversation every real estate agent and home buyer needs to hear right now. Moe pulls back the curtain on what's actually happening in the mortgage world — real rates, real timelines, and the strategies that separate agents who are closing fr...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast , Jimmy Nelson sits down with Andrew Becker — real estate operator, coach, and systems architect — to break down what it really takes to build a scalable business. Before real estate, Andrew worked at The Pentagon supporting the U.S. Air Force’s Nuclear Enterprise, where he developed a deep focus on systems, accountability, and perf...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast , Jimmy Nelson goes live with the Breakfast Club — a nationwide community of agents dialing in daily to grow, collaborate, and sharpen their edge. This episode is different. Instead of one guest, we’re breaking down insights from some of the most impactful conversations on the show — from top producers, coaches, lenders, investors,...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast , Jimmy Nelson sits down with Marcus Younan of AFEX Lending to break down what it really takes to get deals funded in today’s market. In a time where financing can make or break a transaction, Marcus shares how smart investors and agents are leveraging lending relationships, speed, and strategy to stay competitive. This isn’t just a...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast , Jimmy Nelson sits down with Curtis Shewell for a powerful conversation on the mindset shifts required to unlock real personal and professional growth. Success in real estate — and in life — isn’t just about tactics, scripts, or systems. It’s about how you think, how you respond to adversity, and how you show up every single day. C...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast , Jimmy Nelson sits down with Danté M. Shackelford , Founder and Managing Principal of EMx Lending , for a powerful conversation on capital, strategy, and what it really takes to scale in real estate. Danté didn’t just build a lending company — he built a platform designed to help investors think bigger, move faster, and structure d...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast , Jimmy Nelson sits down with Jesse Dau , co-founder of Channel Junkies and one of the leading minds behind the YouTube strategy that’s helping real estate agents generate relocation clients and inbound deals organically. Jesse and the Channel Junkies team have helped agents across the country turn YouTube channels into consistent l...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast , Jimmy Nelson sits down with Keith Simon , the driving force behind SNAP Homes and the creator of two of Michigan real estate’s most talked-about industry events — Octoberbest and the Spring Showdown . For the past several years, Jimmy has served as the moderator for these high-energy events that bring together top agents, lenders,...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast , Jimmy Nelson sits down with David Keblaitis of Cornerstone First Mortgage for a straight-talk conversation about today’s lending environment, buyer psychology, and how smart agents and lenders can win in a shifting market. With years of experience navigating rate cycles, tightening guidelines, and evolving buyer expectations, Davi...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast , Jimmy Nelson sits down with Dani Stalker , founder of HOMEstretch: North Metro Detroit , for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about purpose, resilience, and building a business that truly serves people. Dani’s journey isn’t just about launching a home services company. After her husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast , Jimmy Nelson sits down with John Kitchens , nationally respected real estate coach and systems strategist, to break down what it really takes to move from being an overwhelmed agent to a true business owner. John has coached thousands of agents and team leaders across the country, helping them replace chaos with clarity and hustle...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast , Jimmy Nelson sits down with Jennifer “JLo” Lopez , Realtor with eXp Realty , whose story is about far more than production numbers. After retiring from a long career with the United States Postal Service, Jennifer made a bold pivot into real estate. But her transition didn’t happen in a vacuum. During that same season of reinventi...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast , Jimmy Nelson sits down with Paul Salter — hypnotherapist, performance coach, and mindset strategist who has worked with thousands of elite athletes, business leaders, and high-performers. Paul takes us behind the scenes of what really limits performance and growth: not strategy, not systems, but the subconscious beliefs that shape...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast , Jimmy Nelson sits down with Alisha Congioloso , founder of Biz IQology , for a powerful conversation on what it actually takes to grow a business with clarity, strategy, and intention. Alisha challenges the “just work harder” mindset and instead breaks down how smarter decision-making, clean thinking, and emotional awareness cr...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast , Jimmy Nelson sits down with Bernard Shamow , a top-producing real estate professional known for his strategic mindset, elite negotiation skills, and client-first approach. Bernard shares what truly separates average agents from high performers — and it’s not luck. It’s preparation, positioning, communication, and the ability to...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast , Jimmy Nelson sits down with Luis Mendoza , a seasoned real estate professional operating across Alabama, California, and Mexico , to break down what it takes to succeed in multiple markets with different cultures, client expectations, and economic realities. Luis shares how he’s built trust with diverse clients, adapted his str...