The Real Estate Sessions

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 281:  Host: BILL RISSER Guest: MICHAEL J. MAHER Episode Summary: Today's guest is Michael Maher. He is an author, trainer, coach, and speaker who has worked immensely to help Realtors and business owners understand the power of communication and how to turn relationships into referrals. In this episode, I sit with Michael, born and raised on the Kansas...

Joe Rand tackles another listener voicemail on Randing and Raving. This week, Joe also attacks me for my "middle to low brow" taste in movies. I can't deny that.

 THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 280:  Host: BILL RISSER Guest: NINA FABBRI Episode Summary: Our guest today is Nina Fabbri, Director of the Business Partnership Group with HomeServices of America. Her role involves putting together the right partnerships in the Real Estate space to bring the most value to agents in the HomeServices of America. In this episode, I sit with Nina,...

This week on Randing and Raving, Joe Rand encounters an interesting dilemma. You know who sent the question to voicemail, and that person is your boss. What do you do?

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode : 279 Host: BILL RISSER Guest: SCOTT LINCICOME Episode Summary: Meet today's guest from Pinehurst, North Carolina, Scott Lincicome, one of the partners in Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Lifestyle Property Partners. With his background as a former professional golfer, Scott is an expert in golf properties and other Pinehurst facilities. In this episode...

Once again, Joe Rand, author of How To Be A Great Real Estate Agent, lets loose after another listener voicemail is played. Without giving away the caller's identity, this episode stretches out some 20 minutes. Can you guess the Caller's name?

REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 278:  Host: BILL RISSER Guest: LYNN JOHNSON Episode Summary: Meet our guest for today, Lynn Johnson, a business-minded entrepreneur from North Carolina who runs the "My Southern View Real Estate Team." In this episode, I sit with Lynn. She introduces Rayleigh Durham, North Carolina, sparing no effort to describe the features unique to this environment from...

Once again, a listener voicemail is played for Joe Rand, Chief Creative Officer of Howard Hanna Rand Realty, and Joe answers as only Joe can. Will this be the week the question strays from real estate? Tune in and find out!

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 277:  Host: BILL RISSER Guest: TAMI BONNELL Episode Summary: Today's guest, Tami Bonnell, is the Exit Realty Corporation International CEO and has been so since 2012. She is a speaker at conferences and has a significant online presence, using videos to pass her message about "Being Human." In this episode, I sit with Tami, who shares the depth of her...

Week 2 brings another question sure to rile up one of the best ranters in the real estate biz. Joe Rand, Chief Creative Officer of Howard Hanna - Rand Realty grabs the mic, clears the floor for his trademark pacing, and gets a random voice mail played just for him. The results are always educational, loud, inspiring and downright hilarious. Listen in ad don't forget to subscribe to The Real Estate...

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. As a colon cancer survivor, I feel it is my duty to help spread the message of the importance of getting screened via a colonoscopy at age 45 (this has been recently lowered from 50) or earlier if there is family history of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is 94% curable if caught early, yet is the number 2 cancer killer in the US. A few stats from t...

I'm firing up a weekly series on the podcast. Every Friday, we jump start your weekend with a Randing and Raving episode from lawyer, author, speaker, educator, Joe Rand. I will play a voicemail with a question or comment for Joe. He has not heard nor does he know who sent the voicemail until it plays on the podcast. If you would like to leave a voicemail for Joe, call 480 270-4590. Any question,...

This week on Episode 275 of The Real Estate Sessions, we chat with Bob McKinnon, Director of Leadership Development for Exit Realty. Bob has been in the business for over four decades. In 1971, Bob was part of the Southern California team that launched Century 21. After 25 years with the Century 21 brand, Bob struck out on his own with McKinnon Enterprises, a coaching and consulting firm. In 2007...

Episode Summary: Today's guest Tiffany Kjellander is a Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate broker-owner in New Jersey. She was born in New Jersey and grew up in Warwick, but later on, she returned to New Jersey. In this episode, I sit with Tiffany as she narrates her experience from college through other professions, including the Food Network and other aspects of the movie industry, up until fin...

Show Notes - Episode 273 - Dennis MacDonald, CEO Greater Tampa Realtors In Episode 273, I interview CEO of Greater Tampa Realtors, Dennis MacDonald. Dennis joined GTR in March 2016, relocating from South Florida. Dennis has played a major role in fulfilling membership's desire to take GTR to "the next level." In this episode, we get Dennis' take on the east coast of Florida vs the west coast, what...

Episode Summary: Today, our guest has worked in the real estate industry for almost thirty years and is the 2021 President of the Greater Tampa REALTORS®. Today's guest is Ellie Lambert, Broker Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Ellie and Associates based in the Tampa Bay area.  In this episode, join Ellie and me as we discuss the Greater Tampa Bay area market and how Ellie took her successful...

Episode Summary: Today, our guests are a power couple based in Roseville, California, where they assist home sellers and home buyers in their real estate journey. Heather and Steve Ostrom, Realtors at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, are based in the Sacramento area.  In this episode, join Heather, Steve, and me as we discuss area-focused real estate marketing tactics' success and how t...

Episode Summary: Today, our guest is bridging the gap between different cultures and ethnicities by solidifying lasting relationships with realtors, buyers, and sellers. Our guest is Tim Hur, the President and Managing Broker of Point Honors and Associates in Atlanta, Georgia.  In this episode, join Tim and me as we discuss the Atlanta real estate market's ins and outs. We also discuss Tim's...

Today, our guest has become a well-respected authority in public relations, specifically focusing on helping real estate professionals gain more productive leads. Our guest is Victoria Kennedy, CEO of Victorious PR, an agency that strives to lead entrepreneurs and internet marketers into the world's largest publications.  In this episode, join Victoria and me as we share some fundamental acti...

Our guest today has been in the real estate technology industry for twenty-eight years and has even been listed on the Swanepoel “Power 200”, a list of the most influential people in real estate. Our guest today is Greg Robertson, Co-Founder of W+R Studios, the makers of the Cloud Agent Suite.  In this episode, join Greg and I as we discuss how Greg’s company revolutionized CMAs and the value...

Today, our guest has been recognized as one of Inman News 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate and lives by the philosophy to build relationships, solve problems, and have fun! Our guest is Sean Carpenter, CEO and Founder of Sean Speaks, and a Coldwell Banker agent in Columbus, Ohio. I am thrilled to have him back on the podcast after being one of The Real Estate Sessions’ first guests.&nbsp...

Episode Summary: Today, our guest is Mark Choey, Co-Founder of HighNote Labs, a software company that holds the mission to provide innovative tools for the top agents in real estate.  In this episode, join Mark and me as we dive into some of Mark's most significant accomplishments and his companies' impact on San Francisco's neighborhoods. We also discuss Mark Choey's latest venture, HighNote...

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 265:  Host: BILL RISSER Guest: NINA DOSANJH  Our guest today has a real passion for serving her clients. She facilitates her clients in the navigation of real estate in the San Francisco area. Our guest today is Nina Dosanjh, Director of Strategic Alliances and Technology at Vanguard Properties, and most recently the President of the San Francisco...

Emily Chenevert was only 23 when she started climbing the ranks within the Austin Board of Realtors. Recently, she made history within the organization— becoming both the youngest and first female CEO in the board's history. In this episode, Emily shares how she utilized a background and education in government to contribute to ABoR. Hear how she maximized opportunities to step up to the plat...

Rob Hahn got his real estate start with a firm that specialized in airplane hangars. Today, he works as a real estate consultant, offering the same tell it like it is, informed opinions that keep his blog, Notorious-ROB.com bookmarked by agents around the country. Catch the story behind his success as a consultant to some of the nation's largest real estate brokerages, organizations and stand-alon...