The Real Estate Sessions

We visit with another interesting tech startup as we chat with Founder and COO of Porchd, Anand Vora. Anand, along with his wife Aimee, created Porch as a way to provide unbiased, anonymous ratings and feedback on residential properties. Realtors are using this tool to help sellers better understand what potential buyers think of their property. Check out the Vora's journey from Alaska to South Ca...

Episode 153 - The podcast heads to Naples, Florida to visit with Tiffany McQuaid, President and Founder of McQuaid & Co.  We follow Tiffany's story from Akron, OH through Youngstown State (Go Penguins!), and finally to the Southwest Coast of Florida.  Tiffany's keen eye for marketing and design are evident in the McQuaid & Co. office. Her journey also demonstrates the importance of reaching out fo...

Episode 152 features the story of Glenn Sanford, CEO of eXp World Holdings, Inc. Glenn shares his path to the world of real estate in the early 2000's and how eXp Realty was founded in 2009. Glenn also discusses Inman Connect San Francisco and Gary Keller's one on one with Brad. I also ask Glenn what's next for eXp Realty as company growth continues to explode. Glenn is refreshingly open about his...

Episode 151 - I had the good fortune of meeting Jay Luebke of Mark Spain Real Estate at Inman Connect New York 2018. Jay is one of the few guests on the podcast that new at a young age he wanted to make real estate a career. He did an unpaid internship at a local brokerage while in high school to learn as much as he could and get a jump on his career. A rising star, Jay is doing good work in North...

As The Real Estate Sessions podcast reaches another milestone with Episode 150, I am "giddy" to have the chance to chat with Kristi Kennelly of Realtor.com about her amazing story. Amazing may be an understatement. Is there a better word that describes becoming the youngest member ever hired to perform in Cats? Listen in as Kristi shares a one of a kind story about combining a love of Broadway and...

In Episode 149, we travel to Charlotte, North Carolina and visit with Julie Tambussi of Savvy & Co. Real Estate. As Director of Marketing for over 8 years, Julie has helped shape the brand and culture of this growing brokerage. Listen in as Julie shares the story of a South Jerseyan's decision to make a big move. 02:30 - How long have you been attending Inman Connect events?   05:15 - I believe yo...

In Episode 148, Dr. Anne Marie Ward of Bloomtree Realty in Prescott Arizona shares her story. But first, she needed to return from Botswana where she and her husband were looking for a meteorite. That is the first time I've used the word meteorite in 3 years of producing this podcast! Find out more about her trip and how her PhD in Business Leadership is helping the team at Bloomtree build better...

Episode 147 is the podcast's first visit to The Queen City, Cincinnati, Ohio. Scott Oyler, founder of The Oyler Group, joins The Real Estate Sessions lineup, sharing his journey from the University of Cincinnati Real Estate Program to commercial real estate and then the world of residential right after the dark days. Scott is one of 4 guests on the show that has real estate DNA in his blood as a t...

Episode 146 is my first interview with someone that left the title business to become a Realtor. Sheena Reagan, a closer with the Fidelity National Title South Ft Myers office, left last year to join Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group. And there is one more interesting side to her story. She was just named Florida's Funniest Female. Yep. Sheena is a stand up comic too and we will talk about it! 02:25 -...

Episode 145 finds us on the east side of Tampa Bay with Rich Shelley, creator of Team Shelley Homes with Keller Williams South Shore. Rich and his wife Sherill have been in the business just over 4 years and are having incredible success in their market of Sun City Center. Check out what they are doing and how they decided to become REALTORS in episode 145. 01:50 - Where did Rich grow up? 04:55 -...

Episode 144 features the brainpower behind the number one team in Maricopa as well as the number one team for all of Realty One Group. To be honest, I have interviewed Jeff and Phil separately, nearly 2 years ago. I felt it was time to revisit and look at their success, as well as things they are currently working on. Enjoy, as I quickly lose control of my show. 04:00 - A look at where the Sibbach...

Episode 143 - Thrilled to interview my first commercial broker on the podcast! John Skicewicz, CCIM has been the top broker in the Tampa Bay region with Coldwell Banker Commercial for the last 12 years. With over 37 years in the business, John knows plenty about the growth and development of the area, and he shares a few stories on the podcast.  02:10 - Born in Chicago, but in Tampa Bay since 1973...

My guest on Episode 142, Erik Elsea, has many passions. Volunteerism, service, and adventure are just a few. Listen in as I ask Erik about Rotary, real estate, and his upcoming journey through the heartland for ShelterBox.  02:00 - Growing up in Waterloo, Illinois 03:50 - Cubs or Cardinals? 06:35 - What did young Erik want to do for a career? 07:45 - Bill and Erik talk racing 10:30 - The journey f...

Episode 141 -  I love great writing, much like I love great music. In Episode 141, I get to chat with one of my favorite writers and people in real estate, Lauren Walker. Lauren recently became a part of the Inman family, filling the position of Senior Director of Account Strategy. During this interview, find out more about Lauren, including her time with Readers Digest, IBM, and the real estate i...

Episode 140 - I am thrilled to interview Patti Counce, VP/Gulf Coast Regional Sales Manager for Fidelity National Title Tampa District. I worked with Patti for 12 years at Chicago Title in Phoenix. She joined the Tampa team in September of 2017 and we are back together, looking to make the sales team here the best it can be. Enjoy Patti's story! 02:30 - Growing up in Massachusetts 04:10 - What was...

Episode 139 brings us back to familiar places. First, we will chat with another fellow podcaster. Second, we head back to Seattle for another visit with a Realtor looking to make a difference in people's lives and not just sell real estate. We visit with Christian Harris, Owner & Founder of Sea-Town Real Estate. Want to know how to give back to your community in a simple way that works for all inv...

Episode 138 - We head back north of the border to Brandon, Manitoba. We visit with Jenn Shields of The Shields Real Estate Group. Jenn and her husband Ryan are creating really cool content that focuses on living in Brandon and local community spots.  03:00 - Jenn describes her hometown and the northern plains 05:30 - Jenn and her hockey story 08:45 - Was real estate on Jenn's radar in school? 10:4...

Episode 137 featuring James Roy, Broker/Owner of James Roy and Associates, was a long time coming. Last year at a Greater Tampa Realtor tech event, I met James and asked him if he would like to be a guest. He agreed and I dropped the ball and never got back to him. Fast forward to the 2018 version of the event, and James and I reconnect. After apologizing, I scheduled James for Episode 137.  Liste...

Episode 136 takes us behind the scenes of the M&A (mergers and acquisition) world of real estate. Ryan spent nearly 18 years with NRT/Realogy in the Strategic Development unit as an analyst and Director. Listen in as Ryan explains how a brokerage is valued and Ryan's take on where the industry is headed.   01:45 - Growing up in New York and the obligatory question about favorite teams 03:30 - Educ...

Episode 135 is with another Tampa area agent working hard on building a business through relationships. Dan Henzler has over 20 years in the business, with the last 11 at Keller Williams. Listen in as he shares his passion for helping people and details his start in the industry. 02:05 - Dan shares how he came to Tampa as a child 03:10 - What was Tampa like in the 70's? 04:55 - A quick review of p...

Episode 134 leads The Real Estate Sessions back to the Pacific Northwest once again. Phil Greely of Realogics Sothebys International Realty shares his story. As a Seattle native, Phil discovered real estate at the age of 23 and embraced the entrepreneurial nature of the business. Today, Phil focuses on hyperlocal content and creating a consistent experience. Phil is also a podcaster. You can find...

Episode 133 - Ken Brownlee, founder of The Ken Brownlee Real Estate Team in Brandon, Florida, was one of the first agents I had the opportunity to meet after relocating to the Tampa/St Pete area. Ken has built a team dedicated to helping buyers and sellers achieve their dreams. He showed me this trait directly when I mentioned I had yet to see an alligator after a month or so in the state. Ken imm...

After watching Ethan on video for years, I finally reached out and interviewed him for The Real Estate Sessions. As a long time BombBomb account holder, it was fun to get the origin story of the company, as well as a look at its growth over the years. Check out Ethan's journey to Colorado Springs and his passion for building relationships. ethan@bombbomb.com @ethanbeute on Twitter   02:20 - Growin...

Episode 131 - The Real Estate Sessions welcomes Chelsea Peitz, author of Talking in Pictures and co-founder of The Agent Marketer, to the growing list of real estate professionals doing amazing things in the industry. Check out Chelsea's backstory, including early schooling pointing her down the path to becoming a nun! 02:15 - Are you one of the rare native Arizonans? 04:20 - With a degree in clin...

Episode 130 features another guest from real estate tech hotbed North Carolina. While not a native, Zach Schabot, Senior Manager, Broker Relations with Zillow Group, has over 20 years in the Raleigh area. "A Tarheel by marriage", Zach shares his story which winds through many different areas of the business.  02:15 - From upstate New York to Raleigh, North Carolina 06:20 - Duke or UNC? 08:10 - Wit...