The Real Estate Sessions

Episode Summary In this episode of The Real Estate Sessions Podcast, I'm joined by Sam Staskal of eXp Realty in South Central Wisconsin. Though she is relatively new to the industry, Sam has had a unique experience that allowed her authentic self to be shared with the public through a comedic lens. By narrating her experience on Facebook Live, Sam went viral and opened up a conversation about bein...

Episode Summary: Our guest today is a Chief Referral Ninja Master, who helps others grow their business using referrals. Joining us is Stacey Brown Randall, a coaching consultant, award-winning author, and speaker. Stacey is the podcast host of Roadmap to Grow Your Business, a podcast offering more insights into growing your business through referral.  In this episode, join Stacey and me to l...

Episode Summary: Our guest today once worked as a chemical engineer at Chevron. He now has over thirty-six years of real estate industry experience that helps him provide great insights for industry agents. Joining us is Ira Serkes, Real Estate Specialist at Compass Realty. Ira and his wife Carol specialize in helping sell and buy homes in Berkeley and the surrounding communities.  In this ep...

Neal Oates got his real estate start working under houses as a Terminix employee. Thanks to the guidance of a few genuine mentors, his business background and entrepreneurial spirit— it wasn't long before he branched out on his own.  Today, based in Miami, Neal serves as the broker-owner of World Renowned Real Estate. He sits down to talk about his journey to the world of real estate and how...

Episode Summary: Our guest today brings us on a different avenue of real estate and home buying regarding what climate change may bring in the future. Joining us is Skylar Olsen, Principal Economist at ClimateCheck, a brand-new platform making it possible to rate real estate based on the expected future climate changes in the area. Skylar Olsen is also the Founder of Reimagine Economics, an econom...

Episode Summary: Our guest took a non-traditional route to reach her success today and was able to work her way up to be the CEO of MRED in Chicago, IL. Joining us is Rebecca Jensen, the President, and CEO of Midwest Real Estate Data, or MRED, an MLS company providing services to the Chicagoland area. Rebecca truly is making "industry magic" happen in the real estate world.  In this episode,...

Monica Weakley’s real estate experience includes being the owner and lead agent of The Weakley Team and holding a leadership position (Team Leader) at Keller Williams Advisors’ market center for five years. She coached and trained other agents to run successful businesses of their own. She is now with eXp Realty. Today, Monica focuses on her own coaching business (My Coach, Monica – powered by The...

Episode Summary: Today, our guest breaks the record for the broker-owners interviewed on the show being the first broker-owner who has owned their brokerage for almost 40 years! Joining us is Gloria Frazier, the broker-owner of ERA American Real Estate residing in the Florida Panhandle of Destin and Fort Walton Beach area. Gloria has built a trusted base of agents to handle all aspects of real est...

Our guest today is a very resourceful and accomplished individual who strives to help and teach others. Joining us is Missy Bentley, a realtor with EXP Realty in Evansville, Indiana. Missy is an avid sports fan, places a strong emphasis on relationships, and has a deep love for Twitter. Missy has over 16 years of experience in sales, marketing, and media, which she uses to her advantage to help be...

Episode Summary: Our guest today shares his unique take on the “people business” of real estate. Joining us is Jeff Lobb, the founder, and CEO of SparkTank Media, a speaking, training, and coaching company that focuses on sales, marketing, and technology in the real estate, mortgage, and title industries. An international speaker and innovator, Jeff is more than a coach. With almost thirty years i...

In episode 255, I share a bit more of the decision to leave Fidelity National Financial after 20 years for an opportunity with RateMyAgent, an Australian based company striving to help agent harness the power of verified reviews that are tied to transactions. It's a rare "no guest" episode, so I keep it under 10 minutes! Enjoy! Connect: Find |  THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS At  TheRealEs...

As I help the Orlando Fidelity National Title operation, I am introduced to more industry leaders. This week, I have the honor of interviewing Oglah Gatamah, Operating Principal of Keller Willams Legacy Realty.  Listen in as Oglah shares her story, culminating in becoming the owner of her own KW Market Center after only 3 years in real estate. Culture, service and, passion only begin to descr...

Thank you, Anthony Malafronte, for another guest recommendation. We head up to the Florida Panhandle to chat with Ginny Lee Deptula of Niceville FL. Ginny Lee and her team are maximizing digital marketing strategies, including video, to differentiate herself from other agents in the area. She also coaches other agents, so listen in to Episode 212 for her story.

There are many people I look up to in the real estate space. There are so many bright lights that think differently than I ever have. Today’s guest is one of those people. Marc Davison, Chief Creative Officer for 1000watt. 1000watt describes themselves as real estate’s creative agency. They identify superpowers and turn them into words, design, and strategies that bring them to the world. Lis...

Episode Summary: Today, our guest has a dedication to serving and giving back that she shows in her professional and volunteer ventures. Joining us is Jackie Soto, partner and broker at eHomes, a brokerage out of the Inland Empire in Southern California. Jackie has involvement in the WomenUp organization, where she has hopes to empower other women along her journey. Jackie also serves on the Natio...

Episode Summary: Today, our guest has spoken nationally on the topic of marketing for luxury properties and has even created a luxury designation offered to interested realtors. Joining us is Michael LaFido, a real estate consultant and top-producing realtor for the past twenty years. Michael shares his insights into the high-end luxury market and how it has been crucial to his success. In this ep...

Episode Summary: Our guest today is part of Facebook's real estate marketing global solutions team. Joining us is Scott Shapiro, a Client Partner who has been with Facebook for over eight years with an impressive background in advertising and marketing. Scott brings an exciting look into Facebook and the best tools for Realtors and real estate industry members to get the most out of Facebook's fun...

Episode Summary: Today, our guest has received the highest designation from the Appraisal Institute that he has earned with his incredible background in the real estate market. Joining us is John Barkett, Member of Appraisal Institute, as well as commercial and residential broker. John has a vast knowledge of what is happening in this market while offering a fresh perspective on what is happening...

Our guest for Episode 250 is one of the most influential real estate experts in the industry today. Joining us is Stefan Swanepoel, an American business executive, author, and C.E.O. and chairman of T3 Sixty. Stefan is a strong player in the real estate industry with skills surrounding the industry's analytical side, business planning, and trend analysis.   In this episode, join Stefan and me...

Episode Summary: Our guest today has served as president of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and is the author of an upcoming book on how to hack happiness. Joining us is Mike Simonsen, co-founder, and CEO of Altos Research. Altos Research is a data company with a fascinating backstory on how it became the leader for real-time real estate data. In this episode, join Mike and me as we discuss how Mi...

Episode Summary: This week’s episode of the Real Estate Sessions Podcast is quite different from the usual episodes. This week, I celebrate my fifth anniversary of the Real Estate Sessions Podcast! Joined by my friend, Sean Carpenter, who has been on the show several times now and was one of the first original guests on the show. In this episode, join Sean and me as we reminisce on some of the mos...

Episode Summary: Our guest today has done some truly amazing things in the real estate world. Joining us is Lindsay Dreyer, the founder, broker, and owner of City Chic Real Estate in Washington D.C. Lindsay brings an exciting approach to the relationships built between brokers, realtors, and their clients! In this episode, Lindsay and I discuss how being a ‘true digital native’ led Lindsay into th...

Today, our guest is part of a powerhouse wife and husband real estate team who has been able to blend real estate with a holistic approach to life. Joining us is Pam Blair, the broker and owner of YogaBug Real Estate in Portland, Oregon. Pam offers a comprehensive plan that focuses on achieving the client's goals while keeping the mind, body, and spirit in balance!   In this episode, join Pam...

Our guest today is part of a husband and wife duo who are relatively new to the industry but have already reached great success since starting. Joining us is Amy Karol, of Coldwell Banker in St Petersburg, Florida. Amy and her husband Adam, are a full-time husband and wife real estate agent team who go by the A-team. In this episode, join Amy and I as we discuss just how she and her husband landed...

  1000watt uses a personalized story to creatively market businesses in real estate. Jessica Swesey, a Partner and Chief Copywriter for 1000watt, tells powerful stories of real estate businesses Through these stories, she brings out the characteristics of the company that connects with their customers. In this episode, Jessica shares how she began her career, the value of copywriting, and the mist...