The Real Estate Sessions

Our guest today resides in Queensland, Australia, where he shares the mission of trying to improve the marketing of property images for real estate agents, property managers, and more! Joining us is Peter Schravemade, the strategic relationship manager for BoxBrownie.com, a company that offers a wide range of services to everyone working in the real estate industry.   In this episode, join Peter a...

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 242: Maya Paveza Happy Grasshopper     Host: BILL RISSER Guest: MAYA PAVEZA       Episode Summary: Our guest today has held many professions excelling at each. She’s been a web developer, an award-winning realtor, and now is an SEO strategic writer. Joining us today is Maya Paveza, a polymath with extensive experience in a wide range of skills. Maya Paveza...

A first for The Real Estate Sessions, our guest specializes in short-term vacation rentals. This interesting strategy is where our guest found the niche that she has made into a very successful investing business. Avery Carl is the CEO and Founder of the Short Term Shop facilitating in helping investors own and operate their own short-term vacation rentals.   In this episode, Avery shares how...

In this episode of The Real Estate Sessions, Bill speaks with Cliff Long, CEO of the Orlando Regional Realtors Association. He shares his career journey- from an entitled young man who was groomed to be the CEO to a struggling father to rising up again to be the CEO he is today. Listen to hear the measures he took to protect his employees and keep business going amid the COVID-19 pandemic. You wil...

Our second panel in as many weeks looks at the Lending Industry. The panelists discuss the industry since the start of the pandemic and challenges facing borrowers. Tips for Realtors are also covered by Tammy, Jane, and Julie. It's an inside look at the world of lending and the answer to the question "What are rates today?"

Linda Hobkirk - RE/MAX Real Estate Results In this episode of The Real Estate Sessions, Bill sits with Linda Hobkirk, a real estate professional from Bentonville, Arkansas. She shares her journey from the aerospace industry and entrepreneurship world before joining the real estate industry 18 years ago. Listen in to hear about the face of Bentonville as the home of the retail giant Walmart and how...

Some 9 weeks into the shelter in place, quarantine world we live in, real estate has continued on as an essential service in nearly every state. I put together a panel of top realtors on the Florida Gulf Coast to discuss how they have not only maintained their business level with their teams, but they have grown their business as well.  Tiffany McQuaid, broker/owner of McQuaid & Co., Michele Hernd...

In this episode of The Real Estate Sessions, Bill sits with Nicole Mickle as she describes her journey into real estate. She shares how she started in the finance world and gradually transitioned into real estate. Listen in to learn the importance of having a social media presence for your real estate business and how to set it up for success. You will also hear why you need to have a unique voice...

In this episode of The Real Estate Sessions, Bill speaks with Josh Summers, the CEO of the Realtors Association of Lake and Sumter Counties (RALSC). He shares how he started in the multifamily real estate right after college and how he later joined the nonprofit side of things in 2013. Listen in to learn how Josh as the CEO of RALC is leading the association during this pandemic period to adapt to...

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 he’s...

Episode 235 - Joseph Magsaysay,  Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate  With Bill Risser After migrating from the Philippines to a small town in Missouri, Joseph Magsaysay managed to build a successful real estate business almost immediately, going from stay-at-home dad to helping 35 families in his very first year. In this episode, Joseph sits down and shares his real estate story. Find out how he...

Growing up, well before real estate agent Jay Quigley got his start in the industry, he was better known as DJ Jay Scott. Though he’s moved on from spinning records in the Tampa community he was raised in, his unwavering loyalty to his locale has made him a go-to local agent at Florida Executive Realty. Hear the story behind his passion for his home town’s music scene and unique offerings. Diving...

Episode 233 - Amy Paternite, Coldwell Banker, NRT With Bill Risser Amy Paternite is a Realtor in the suburbs of New Jersey. Amy works in South Orange and Maplewood with Coldwell Banker NRT. With 13 years in the business, Amy and her small team consistently rank in the top 5% of over 92,000 Coldwell Banker Agents worldwide. Like many in the business, Amy did not start in the real estate world. She...

Jason Schmidt is part techie, part broker, and 100% innovator.  A trained musician— Jason got his first opportunity in the world of real estate from a bandmate connection. These days, after taking a deep dive into the profession, Jason is an industry-leading strategist with the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation. Serving as President at Stockworth Realty Group and Chief Stra...

  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-al...

Teri Conrad had built a successful career as an agent turned consultant when she was called on to direct broker relations for Zillow Canada. Today, she seems more excited than ever about what the future holds for Zillow and agents alike.  Following what Teri describes as a natural progression in her career from one successful venture to the next, she shares the steps she took to get to where she i...

Ben Whetstone’s approach to real estate and team-building has made him somewhat of an anomaly. Since becoming a full-time real estate agent two and a half years ago, he’s been able to more than triple his income and establish an unshakeable team.  As he dives into his background as a member of the U. S. Army and a police officer who built his people skills in the most unexpected of places— Ben hig...

RateMyAgent’s CEO Mark Armstong is using tech to create a transparent and potentially disruption-proof real estate market. In this episode, Mark sits down and shares his real estate story, growing up in Melbourne, Australia. Find out how he developed a passion for houses that would eventually become his first business. Listen in to hear how RateMyAgent’s agent-customer centered approach, has allow...

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 plate an...

  Jess Lenouvel is a Toronto native who’s redefining real estate marketing. After finding success as a high-end realtor and becoming an expert in Toronto’s booming pre-construction market, she’s decided to dive head first into coaching— teaching other real estate agents how to take their six-figure businesses to the next stage. Jess has no shortage of insights when it comes to turning leads into b...

Beate Jones got her start in real estate working the front desk at the Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association. Today, she serves as the CEO.  Putting in work in virtually every department of the organization has crafted Beate Jones into a multifaceted leader. In today’s episode, she sits down to talk about climbing the ladder, moving the organization forward and all the ways they are working to adap...

High energy is an understatement for my guest on Episode 224. Krista Mashore has a motor that doesn't quit as she shares her journey from 3rd-grade teacher to agent selling over 100 homes/year. She's now become a coach and has had over 7000 agents enroll in her courses. A massive fan of video and social, listen in as Krista shares her knowledge and passion. Krista Mashore is a supercharged, market...

We visit a member of the RE.net from back in the mid-2000's Melissa was an agent for 5 years, then started her own company, HoneyBee Consulting. Melissa is a skilled content creator with Citrix and shares her knowledge for agents in today's online world. I'm particularly fond of Melissa's defense of the English language, especially on Twitter!      Melissa Case is a master of social media. Her jou...

A fixture in the Tampa Bay Market for nearly 30 years, Doug Loyd discusses relocating from Ohio, the Tampa Bay market, and building an independent brokerage. In the early ’90s, when Doug Loyd found himself raking snow out of bushes, in the dead of an Ohio winter storm— the deal was sealed on his migration to Florida. Today, his brokerage, Florida Executive Realty,  has become the top choice for nu...

Episode 221 takes the show to Austin, Texas. We chat with Ryan Rodenbeck, Owner/Broker of Spyglass Realty. Ryan is dominating his market with dynamic social media marketing, including live and recorded video. He is launching a new podcast called Realty Hack in early 2020. We created a dual episode, something new for me. Listen in as I get the tables turned on me and Ryan closes the episode by inte...