The Real Deal: Where Real Estate Meets Real Life

Join host Janine Igliane and co-host Ryan Hatcher as they dive into six real-life seller stories, each with its own unique challenges, obstacles, and path to success. Every home seller's situation is different. In this episode, Janine and Ryan break down six distinct seller scenarios, sharing the challenges these homeowners faced, the strategies used to overcome them, and the lessons learned a...

In this episode of The Real Deal, host Janine Igliane and cohost Ian Tolenada sit down with Jeremy Berumen to discuss the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, video, and how business owners can use AI without losing the human connection that makes their brand valuable. Jeremy breaks down AI in a simple, practical way, covering the difference between predictive AI and generative AI, how di...

In this episode of **The Real Deal**, host Janine Igliane and cohost Ryan Hatcher sit down with entrepreneur, business consultant, and remodeling expert **Bjorn Johnson** to discuss the blind spots that hold businesses back and the strategies owners can use to create sustainable growth. Bjorn shares his experience helping business owners identify operational weaknesses, improve efficiency, and bui...

In this episode of The Real Deal, host Janine Igliane and her cohost Ryan Hatcher sit down with Arizona estate planning professional Lindsay McWhorter to discuss why trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives are some of the most important legal documents every family should have in place. Lindsay shares her journey from dental hygiene to running her own successful estate plannin...

In this episode of The Real Deal, hosts Janine Igliane and Ryan Hatcher sit down with Jeff, a former dentist turned mental health counselor, to discuss the growing impact of screen time, social media, and pornography on mental health, relationships, and family life. After years practicing dentistry, Jeff felt called toward more meaningful work and returned to school in his fifties to become a coun...

How to Build Wealth in Real Estate with Steve Chader | The Real Deal Ep. 107 In this episode of The Real Deal, host Janine Igliane and co-host Ryan Hatcher sit down with Steve Chader, a legendary Arizona real estate leader, investor, and author, to share decades of insight on leadership, wealth building, and long-term success in real estate. Steve is the founder of Keller Williams Integrity First...

Erin Ethridge is a Licensed Realtor and Associate Broker with over 20+ years of experience and the Founder and Team Lead of The Ethridge Team. Ranked in the Top 1% of Realtors in the Phoenix Metro area, her team has been named East Valley Homeowner Team of the Year (2021, 2022, 2024) and recognized among the Top 10 teams in Arizona and Top 250 nationwide. In this insightful episode, hosts Janine I...

In this inspiring episode, host Janine Igliane sits down with Kristen Cantrell, a real estate agent, entrepreneur, and community builder who is deeply passionate about helping others build meaningful, connection-driven lives and businesses. When we think about what truly sets people apart in business, Kristen makes it clear that relationships are the most powerful strategy, and she shares exactly...

In this impactful episode, host Janine Igliane and co host Ryan Hatcher sit down with Bekah Tinter, a health coach, entrepreneur, and leadership mentor who is passionate about helping people transform their health and their lives. If we are honest, most of us have room for improvement when it comes to our health, and Bekah shares practical, powerful insights on how to create real, lasting change....

In this exciting episode, hosts Janine Igliane and Heidi Neeley sit down with Whitney Sims , a travel professional with a passion for helping families see the world together. With spring break in full swing and summer right around the corner, Whitney shares insider tips on how to plan the perfect vacation, find the best travel deals, and create unforgettable experiences with the people you love mo...

In this episode of The Real Deal , host Janine Igliane and co-host Ryan Hatcher sit down with Jeff Hernandez to talk about his journey, the power of mindset, and building a career centered around outdoor living in Arizona. Jeff shares his personal story, starting from humble beginnings installing car stereos before getting an opportunity through a neighbor that led to an apprenticeship and the sta...

In this episode of The Real Deal, host Janine Igliane and co host Ryan Hatcher sit down with Tearah Rice to share her powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. Tearah opens up about her experience in foster care, her upbringing, and being adopted by her grandmother at 14 years old. She reflects on how teachers were her safe haven growing up, which sparked her desire to become an educ...

In Episode 100 of The Real Deal, host Janine Igliane and co host Ryan Hatcher sit down with Shanda, entrepreneur, wife, mother of four, and founder of Inbox Studio. Shanda shares her journey from building a successful salon in Los Angeles to launching Inbox Studio, an email marketing agency that serves real estate professionals with authentic and strategic communication. With a heart for connectio...

In this engaging episode, host Janine Igliane and co-host Ryan Hatcher sit down with Lisa Whyte, Founder and Principal Designer of Whyte House Design. With a background in marketing and visual storytelling, Lisa brings a refined and strategic approach to interior design. With over 20 years of exposure to real estate and renovation, she understands homes from both a design and investment perspectiv...

In this insightful episode, host Janine Igliane and co-host Ryan Hatcher sit down with Tiana Cole , founder of Blank Slate Staging .  Tiana’s journey into home staging began organically after styling her own home and helping friends achieve incredible results. What started as a passion quickly turned into a business, leading her to launch Blank Slate Staging in Northern California in 2019. After r...

In this week’s episode of The Real Deal Podcast, host Janine Igliane and her co host Ryan Hatcher sit down with Justin Chase, author of Heartland Leadership, for a meaningful conversation about what it truly looks like to lead with heart in today’s workplace. Justin shares why traditional leadership and management styles are no longer effective for Millennials and Gen Z, and how empathy, authentic...

In this inspiring episode, hosts Janine Igliane and Ryan Hatcher sit down with Lisa for a heartfelt conversation about community, leadership, service, and what it truly means to show up for others. Lisa opens up about her journey from community lifestyle director to regional operations leader, sharing how connection, collaboration, and consistency have shaped her approach to building thriving neig...

In this week’s episode of The Real Deal Podcast , host Janine Igliane and her co host Ryan Hatcher sit down with Justin Chase , author of Heartland Leadership , for a meaningful conversation about what it truly looks like to lead with heart in today’s workplace. Justin shares why traditional leadership and management styles are no longer effective for Millennials and Gen Z , and how empathy, authe...

In this inspiring episode, hosts Janine Igliane and Ryan Hatcher sit down with Lisa for a heartfelt conversation about community, leadership, service, and what it truly means to show up for others. Lisa opens up about her journey from community lifestyle director to regional operations leader, sharing how connection, collaboration, and consistency have shaped her approach to building thriving neig...

In this powerful episode, host  Janine Igliane  and co-host  Ryan Hatcher  sit down with  JT Gillespie , founder and owner of  Rock Bottom Stone , to talk about life, business, marriage, and mindset. JT opens up about his journey from hitting rock bottom to building a thriving stone fabrication business and a stronger family legacy. Together, they explore powerful themes of accountability, communi...

In this powerful episode, host  Janine Igliane  and her co-hosts  Ryan Hatcher, and Mondai Adair  dive into one of the most effective and proven real estate strategies…  geographic farming . They break down how focusing on one neighborhood or area can help agents build deeper community ties, create lasting relationships, and grow their business with consistency and purpose. From choosing the right...

In this powerful episode, host Janine Igliane and co-host Ryan Hatcher sit down with Sam Openshaw, a husband, father, and entrepreneur whose life took an unexpected turn when doctors discovered a mass on his brain and the possibility of cancer. Sam shares the raw and vulnerable journey from what was supposed to be a routine summer in Minnesota remodeling a new resort, to suddenly facing health sca...

In this powerful episode, hosts Janine Igliane and Ryan Hatcher sit down with Jay and Rebecca Feely, a couple whose journey spans professional sports, family, missions, and now politics. From meeting in church and quickly building a life together to navigating the highs and lows of a 14 year NFL career, Jay and Rebecca share the story of a marriage and family grounded in faith and perseverance. Ja...

In this powerful episode, host Janine Igliane  and co-host Ryan Hatcher sit down with Julie and Darin Mikesell,  parents who faced every parent’s worst nightmare not once but twice. Both of their sons were diagnosed with different cancers at different ages and their family walked through years of treatment uncertainty and resilience. Julie and Darin open up about their journey from navigating hosp...

In this powerful episode, host Janine Igliane and special co-host Elise Igliane sit down with Alec Russo, a husband, dad, and student ministry director at Echoes Church, a growing community in Mesa, Arizona, that believes youth are not the future of the church… They are the church now. In this episode Alec shares his transformative journey, from growing up in Chandler, Arizona and studying Christi...