The Real Estate Sessions

Do you want a steady stream of repeat and referral business? Bill Risser introduces  Barb Betts , the Owner and CEO of  The RECollective . Barb shares how building a real estate business through relationships is her primary focus. Even until now, she still receives referrals from the internet leads she met 20 years ago. That is why real estate agents should want to build the majority of...

My 5th guest, and the most often heard guest on The Real Estate Sessions, Sean Carpenter, returns for his Short Cuts episode. Sean's speaking career has taken off on a national level, and having seen over 20 of his presentations, it is well deserved. Listen in and find out more about building relationships, solving problems and having fun! Carps Corner Sean on Facebook Sean on Instagram

You think you can beat your competitors by simply offering more services than they do to their customers, right? But that’s until you hear this conversation with Rick on the Real Estate Sessions podcast today. In his words, “Don't fool yourself for a minute to think you're gonna do more than the average agent and everything in real estate.” Instead, offer little but offer it best. Do what you can...

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...

For Episode 289, I venture into the world of virtual assistants with Amy Ransdell, CMO of REVA Global. More and more Realtors are harnessing the power of virtual assistants. As Amy points out, 90% of agent work involves the phone or the computer. A large portion of these tasks can be handled by a VA. Amy has worn many hats through her career – Agent, short sales, investing, coaching, training, bro...

We all know Las Vegas as a hotspot for gambling, fine dining, entertainment, nightlife, and, technically, anything fun. But what does Life look like for a real estate broker there? Joe Herrera is a Las Vegas area Realtor, Broker, Coach, and Co-Founder (currently Partner) of the Joe Taylor group, now powered by Real Broker LLC. He's also grown up and about in the city. Starting his career in mobile...

Would you default to "Yes," even when the path forward is not traveled by anyone your age? Our guest for today's episode of Real Estate Sessions quite did. Meet Nick Bailey, the CEO and President of REMAX LLC., who started his real estate career at 18. As a licensed realtor of 26 years (beginning at 21), Nick reveals his professional journey, how he's adapted to changing times, and the timeless le...

If you are obsessed with cold marketing and promotion because you believe it’s the only feasible way to help your business grow in today’s times, think again. The guest for this episode, Jay O’Brien, built an undefeatable real estate empire without any of that, thus breaking age-old myths with the principles of hard work and sincerity. Investing generously and gratefully in his existing customers...

On this Short Cut episode, I catch up with Karin Carr of Savannah, Georgia. Karin is the founder of Georgia Coast Homes with REAL Brokerage, LLC, She has created a tremendous business focusing on video. The content she creates is designed to help her be found organically as people are searching for area information. She is offering a free five day workshop starting October 31st, 2022 to help other...

I continue the Short Cut episodes with Anthony Malafronte. Anthony is the leader of the My Tampa Agent team in , you guessed it, Tampa, Florida. Anthony was my guest on Episode 86 in March of 2017. Since then, I've joined the golf league Anthony introduced me to, and we play nearly every Sunday in the same foursome. Having recently joined REAL Brokerage, LLC, Anthony shares what drove the decision...

The first Short Cuts episode had to be with Guest #1, Jay Thompson. These short form Real Estate Sessions episodes will allow me to reach back out to guests from the past and have a quick catch-up. I ask Jay 4 questions: What is the most exciting thing to happen to you since our last chat? Tell us about the new Sea Doo fishing personal watercraft What's next for the Thompson's? What has your atten...

Episode 331 - Karin Carr and Warren Dow Have you yet noticed that a significant part of running your real estate business involves marketing?  Organic or inorganic. Cold emails or phone calls. Tech or traditional. Though the channels are varied, the purpose is to generate more contacts: contacts that not only visit but also convert. And while you can't spend your entire budget on promotions,...

Contrary to popular opinion, second-generation realtors tend to avoid the path their parents took, as Vija Williams, our guest for today's episode, did.  As a political science + English major and a pre-law student, Vija was always on track with her attorney dream. She didn't want to be a realtor. And after landing a prized internship at the Santa Barbara District Attorney's office, this drea...

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...

On Episode 328, I "celebrate" the 10 year anniversary of my colon cancer surgery. I've published a few short episodes about surviving cancer, and I hope they shed a little light or better yet, bring awareness to others abut the importance of getting your regular screens. Thank you for letting me have my moments in place of regular episodes over the years. Cheers!

Episode 202 features Karin Carr of Savannah, Georgia. Karin has created a tremendous business focusing on video. The content she creates is designed to help her be found organically as people are searching for area information. Listen in as Karin shows you it can be easy to create video! 01:50  – Starting at the beginning – Where did Karin grow up?   02:25  – Why the University of U...

Christina Pappas_ Show Notes Did you know that relationship-building is, if not the most, then ONE of the most essential skills a Realtor must possess? Christina Pappas, our guest for today's episode, is a third-generation Realtor, 2022 President of Florida Realtors, and Vice President at The Keyes Family of Companies, the legacy real-estate business founded by Ken Keyes in 1926. Joining us at the...

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...

“Loving on people and having those good relationships is the foundation for any successful business. If you love on your people, and you show how much they mean to you, then they’re going to show you how much they respect you and you mean to them in return.” – [Lynn Johnson]

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...

Episode Summary: I am pleased to introduce today’s guest Ines Hegedus Garcia, one of the original bloggers on Real Estate, based in Miami, originally from Venezuela. In this episode, I sit with Ines, writer of the blog “Miamism,” and we discuss her journey from Architecture to Real Estate, taking the reins of leadership to effect change one step at a time in the Real Estate Industry. Top Takeaways...

Today’s guest, Joe Schutt, is a broker and the owner of Unit Realty Group in Boston. Although he spent his childhood growing up in West Springfield, Massachusetts, he moved to Boston 23 years ago. In this episode, I sit with Joe, discussing his journey in Real Estate so far, with lessons learned, particularly the importance of being authentic and how it factors into success and growth in business....

Episode Summary: Guest: NATALIA KARAYANEVA Episode Summary: Meet our guest in this episode,  Natalia Karayaneva, CEO of Propy  and serial entrepreneur born and raised in Russia. In this episode, I sit with Natalia as she explains key concepts about Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and smart contracts, paving future trends and developments in the real estate processes. Top Takeaways:&nbs...

  What are you doing right now to help you succeed in the long run? Join your host Bill Risser as he talks with  Todd Schroth  about elevating real estate standards. Todd has spent the last 20 years vested in the Orlando Real Estate market by helping others buy, sell, and invest while standing alongside investing himself. He shares his journey in this industry and dives deep into why coaching...

  If you want to find answers and succeed in the real estate industry, particularly regarding home ownership, you have to be willing to research and talk to people. How can you close deals and get consumers to feel confident about their home purchases? Join your host Bill Risser as he dives deep into a conversation with Jeff Dinter about driving that entrepreneurial spirit in the real estate...