The Real Estate Sessions

Bill Risser and Stuart Sim discussed the importance of technology in the real estate industry, including user adoption, onboarding, and team performance tracking. Despite growing up in Montreal and being a fan of the Bruins, Stuart is now a fan of the Seattle Kraken. They discussed the need for agents to be well-educated on real estate sites, the importance of local knowledge, and the need to prov...

From August of 2018 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 demonstra...

Are you interested in learning about the real estate market in Miami? Look no further than this episode of The Real Estate Sessions podcast! Host Bill Risser chats with Ron Shuffield, CEO and president of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services EWM Realty in Miami, about the unique history and growth of the real estate industry in Miami. Find out how Ron got his start in real estate development and how h...

Join Bill Risser in this exciting episode of the Real Estate Sessions podcast, featuring Joe Rand. Discover their first meeting and how Rand's achievement of taking on an equity partner in his real estate company has freed him to focus on speaking engagements. They talk about their love for fantasy football and baseball, and their upcoming plans for baseball games. Rand also shares his optimi...

Ashley Houseman_ Show Notes   Authenticity, no doubt, is a transformative life value. But have you ever thought of it as a necessary skill for a real estate agent?   Meet Ashley Houseman, the Team Leader at Ohana Homes – Houseman Team Powered by eXp Realty, on the podcast today. After nearly 18 years of crushing it in the real estate game, Ashley attributes a large part of her success to...

From Livermore to Texas and broadcast journalism to real estate investing, Katie Kossev’s career has seen game-changing pivots. But irrespective of the events, Katie has thrived, learning, and turning all the shifts and pivots into life-altering experiences. Interestingly, this real estate winner was introduced to real estate by chance.  It happened when her best friend from radio days w...

Real Estate Sessions - Veronica Figueroa Bill sits down with Veronica Figueroa, who leads the #1 eXp team worldwide with over 2000+ homes sold since the beginning of her career. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and success coach to real estate teams and has sat on Zillow’s Advisory Board since 2016. Veronica has been named an Inman Influencer, and in 2017, The Figueroa Team won The Most Innov...

I visit with one of my first connections in real estate in Phoenix Arizona. Nick Bastian was one of the first bloggers in the real estate space in the Valley of the Sun. Raillife followed the development of the Light Rail system in Tempe. Nick became and still is an expert when it comes to what's going on and what is coming soon in Tempe. With over 30 years in the business, It was fun to chat with...

Many resources show aluminum as the ten-year anniversary gift. Some say it's tin, but I'll go with aluminum. I recorded this episode on April 12, 2023, 10 years from the day of my final therapy treatment in my colon cancer journey. Some of you know my disdain for the term "chemotherapy." I chose therapy instead. Once you know which protocol your oncologist has determined is best for you (FOLFOX fo...

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 349:  Host: BILL RISSER Guest: RUSS COFANO Episode Summary: Today's guest is  Russ Cofano , the  CEO and President of Collabra Technologies , and he is currently based in Redmond City, around the Seattle area. In this episode, Russ discusses  the importance of agents adopting digitalization to expand their sphere of influence and increas...

  The ART of Real Estate  was founded with one question: What if buying and selling real estate could be a great experience? Today, Bill Risser sits down with the firm’s Broker-in-Charge and owner, Brad Allen. Brad shares how his experience in the service industry has shaped his business and philosophies, where he learned how hard work and determination could keep you ahead of the game.&...

Episode Summary: Meet today’s guest,  Nate Joens , Co-Founder of “ Structurely ,” a technology company that builds AI based out of Ames, Iowa. Nate also grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. In this episode, I sit with Nate, discussing how to use AI in Real Estate, benefits and particular areas of functionality, and future expectations for AI in Real Estate. Top Takeaways: “As much as I might say emai...

Bill sits down with Kurt Uhlir, a leading expert in disruptive technology and deliberate innovation. He is a globally-recognized marketer, entrepreneur, speaker, and the lead inventor of disruptive technologies in five industries. Kurt is the VP of Marketing and Operations at eXp World Holdings. He advises leaders, from startup founders to private-equity-backed CEOs to the President of the United...

As I do every March, it's another episode dedicated to promoting regular screening for you and your loved ones for colorectal cancer. As a survivor from 2012, I speak from experience. If it wasn't for a persistent General Practitioner, I might have kept skipping my first colonoscopy and ended up with a different result. It's a short episode, so please check it out and share it with friends. We can...

Are you goal-oriented? Are you sure you’re in the right place right now professionally? Develop the entrepreneurial mindset you need that can drive you to reach more success. Tune into this episode as Principal Broker  Sarita Dua  discusses her unique journey at Keller Williams Realty Professionals. She loves engineering and getting specific answers, but she realizes she wants something...

I am thrilled to re-visit with Sue Pinky Benson on this Short Cuts episode. Back in March 2017, Sue was my guest on Episode 85. For the Short Cuts interview, we find out what was the biggest event for Sue since the last time we talked, which iteration of Sue's pink persona does her husband and partner Josh like best, what's next for the Benson's and what is happening in real estate that has Sue's...

Real Estate Sessions - Episode 345 - Amy Chorew Bill sits down with Amy Chorew, President of Curated Learning, a consulting company that helps proptech and real estate companies keep their training content and platforms updated and on the cutting edge. With industry experience spanning over four decades, Amy is an expert in helping real estate firms scale their business through consulting, trainin...

You've undoubtedly heard various business names, but @properties for a real estate company? There has to be a compelling story behind that name. Listen in and get the story behind the naming from my guests  Thaddeus Wong and Michael Golden , the co-CEOs and co-Founders of @properties and co-CEO's of Christie's International Real Estate. in this episode of The Real Estate Sessions. Long story...

Another quick hit to catch up with a guest from the past. Phil Sexton was last on in June 2018. I ask Phil about the best thing to happen since then, what's the last thing he broke on his Ford Raptor while off-roading, what's next for the Sexton's and lastly, What has his interest right now in the world of real estate. It's a fun chat and Phil is as funny as ever, Cheers!

How did a  Fine Arts degree holder with a background in theater and entertainment  become one of the USA's most known real estate agents?  It happened  out of necessity  when Ronna Chew and her husband had to buy new homes because they often transferred to different towns. And though Ronna found it challenging back then, Bob's support, passion, and faith in them led them t...

  The  Productive App  will prepare you for the call before you even answer the call. This app is really useful, especially in real estate, because of all the little details you can have in your calls. The Productive Call Assistant will take notes for you and remind you of all the important info. Join Bill Risser as he talks to  Enlai Chu  about his Productive app and what...

AI and automation are everywhere—the buzz is on the rise, even in the real estate space, and many are worried. But should you? What can you do to keep your business thriving during monumental change? Hone in on your creativity and keep yourself industry-updated always, says my guest for today's episode of Real Estate Sessions, Jman Maneiro. Going from trade jobs like tooling and machining to sales...

In this TRES Rewind, we revisit Bill Lublin, gentleman, and man about town, co-creator of E-PRO and emcee for many NAR TechEdge events, including the Tampa event on July 19th. Check out NARTechEdge.com for more details. Enjoy Bill’s episode from October 2015.

Are you feeling stuck in a career that doesn't fulfill you? Take a chance and follow your heart - it might lead you down a path to career satisfaction. Owner of RE/MAX Capital Realty, Kendall Bonner, was a lawyer for 20 years in Florida practicing criminal law, workers' compensation insurance defense, and bankruptcy law. She became a real estate agent, even though her husband took a long time to c...

Real estate is not just grinding content for your online marketing strategies and waiting for people to come knocking on your door. In reality, you have to put in a lot of work and effort to produce engaging materials that resonate with your target market. Joining Bill Risser is  Katie Day , Team Lead of  MoveMeToTexas , powered by Real Broker, LLC. She looks back on her ups and downs as...