The Red Chair Series

In this episode of The Red Chair Podcast , Genevra Collins sits down with Sheri Long, a top-producing real estate agent, former fourth-grade teacher, and nine-year breast cancer survivor whose story will challenge the way you think about success, resilience, and what truly matters. For more than a decade, Sheri built a thriving real estate business while teaching full time, consistently selling mo...

Maria Koch is a Kansas City-based agent and investor who has built momentum through flips, BRRRRs, and long-term rentals. In this Investor Spotlight, Maria walks us through her journey into real estate, breaks down one of her deals step by step, and shares how she evaluates opportunities in today’s KC market. We talk candidly about what worked, what didn’t, and the systems she uses to balance bein...

Matt Webb didn’t start in real estate, he started in hospice, sitting with people during some of the hardest moments of their lives. In this episode of The Red Chair, Matt shares how that experience shaped the way he builds relationships, leads his business, and shows up for clients today. In just five years, Matt has gone from unsure of his path to closing 100+ deals a year and building both a re...

What happens when success comes faster than you’re ready for it? In this episode of The Red Chair , Genevra Collins sits down with real estate leader Jim Godwin to unpack a story that most people never tell. From building a million-dollar real estate business… to battling addiction in silence…to hitting rock bottom with just $25 in his account and no way to make payroll…Jim shares the raw, unfilte...

What happens when success no longer feels like freedom? In this powerful episode of The Red Chair , Genevra Collins sits down with top Kansas City agent and Elevated Home Team leader, Tina Branine, to unpack the moment that changed everything ,the day she walked away from corporate America with no plan, no money, and a decision to bet on herself. But this isn’t just a success story. Tina shares th...

What does it take to build a lasting real estate business over nearly two decades without losing your heart along the way? In this episode of The Red Chair, Genevra Collins sits down with Ryann Bauer Hemphill, a top producing agent with the Billie Bauer Network, to talk about what it really looks like to grow up in real estate, build a business through the 2008 crash, and evolve into a leader whil...

In this episode of The Red Chair, Genevra Collins sits down with Kansas City real estate leader Miles Rost for a powerful conversation that blends heart, hustle, and high-level strategy. Miles shares his journey from bartending and owning college bars to becoming one of Kansas City's top real estate agents, building a business rooted in relationships, long-term thinking, and unwavering client...

What does it really take to build a successful business… without losing yourself or your family in the process? In this episode of  The Red Chair , Genevra Collins sits down with Marti Lilja, one of Kansas City’s top real estate leaders, to talk about the real story behind success. Marti shares her journey from growing up in a family of builders to leading a high performing real estate team, all w...

In this honest and deeply human episode of The Red Chair , Genevra Collins sits down with Brandy Hensley of Homes by Brandy for a conversation about the truth behind real estate, leadership, mental health, and success. Brandy shares her journey from failing in real estate twice to building a thriving 16 year career, and opens up about the seasons that changed her most, including the recession, bre...

In this episode of The Red Chair , Genevra Collins sits down with Kansas City real estate leader Kelli Becks for a conversation that goes far beyond production numbers. With more than 20 years in the real estate industry and over $20M in annual production , Kelli has built a remarkable business grounded in consistency, relationships, and intentional systems. But what makes her story powerful isn’t...

Karla Johnson’s story is one of resilience, faith, and protecting what matters most. Born in Guatemala, Karla came to the United States at 18 chasing opportunity and the belief that something bigger was possible. After years as a top performer in corporate sales at Sprint, a sudden layoff in 2020 forced her into a new chapter. Within months, she earned her real estate license and went on to become...

In this episode of The Red Chair , Genevra Collins sits down with investor and top producing agent Klarissa Skinner McNeely to unpack what most agents never learn: How to keep the money you make. After selling 120 homes and facing a six figure tax bill, Klarissa made a decision that changed everything. She stopped hoarding money and started building wealth intentionally. Today she:• Manages nearly...

In this episode of The Red Chair, Genevra sits down with Kansas City investor agents Nick Pina and Ashley Abbott to unpack creative financing that actually works in the real world. They share their origin stories, how they became business partners, and how they structure deals using subject to, seller financing, and lease option style solutions when traditional sales don’t fit. You’ll hear real nu...

Brandi Shoemaker almost let her first flip walk away. After growing up in a family that experienced financial instability, and starting over, security became everything. Real estate gave her opportunity. Investing gave her freedom. But fear almost kept her from ever taking the leap. In this episode of The Red Chair, Brandi shares: What it was really like growing up without financial stability Why...

Welcome to The Red Chair Series , where we spotlight the agents and investors building real wealth through real estate. In this episode, Genevra sits down with Ryan Mellies , a seasoned investor turned agent who left a 16 year railroad career to build a thriving real estate business rooted in flips, rentals, and long term wealth strategies. Ryan shares how his early real estate experiences, includ...

What happens when loss, faith, mental health, and leadership collide? In this powerful episode of  The Red Chair , Genevra Collins sits down with Brad Papa of  Papas in the House  for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet. Brad opens up about growing up in Kansas City, losing his mom at a young age, and how that early loss shaped his belief that success isn’t about transactions ; it’s...

What if the thing holding you back is not your skill but what you believe about yourself? In this episode of The Red Chair , Genevra Collins sits down with Aaron Donner, founder of The Donner Group, for a raw and honest conversation about confidence, leadership, and redefining success. Aaron shares the early days of his real estate career when he was losing listing appointments, questioning himsel...

In this episode of The Red Chair , Genevra Collins sits down with Kansas City top agent Micquelyn “Micquie” Malina for a high-energy, honest conversation about roots, resilience, and building real wealth through real estate. Micquie starts by sharing her early life and what growing up around horses taught her about discipline, competition, and grit these lessons that would later become the foundat...

Maria Koch is a Kansas City-based agent and investor who has built momentum through flips, BRRRRs, and long-term rentals. In this Investor Spotlight, Maria walks us through her journey into real estate, breaks down one of her deals step by step, and shares how she evaluates opportunities in today’s KC market. We talk candidly about what worked, what didn’t, and the systems she uses to balance bein...