The Smart Agents Podcast

Episode 166 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Andy Price, the Founder and CEO of Price Mortgage—one of Arizona and the Southwest's leading mortgage brokerages. With nearly 15 years of experience, Andy, a former licensed real estate agent, brings a unique perspective to the table. In this insightful discussion, he shares valuable tips on fostering successful partnerships between mortgage off...

Episode 165 of The Smart Agents Podcast features real estate investor, Michael Mannino. Starting at the age of 19, Michael bought his first foreclosure and has since bought and sold more than 80 properties before the age of 30. Throughout our conversation,  Michael unveils his property investment criteria, the rationale behind his pivot into multi-family property investments, and the strategic uti...

Episode 164 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Franco Perez, the visionary founder of Franco Mobile Homes. Franco's journey is nothing short of inspiring, as he recalls his family's immigration to the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area when he was just 11 years old. Back then, he vividly remembers the struggle of helping his mother make ends meet, all while harboring the distant dream of own...

Episode 163 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Amy Terry, Managing Broker and Partner with 8z Real Estate. Based just outside of Denver, Colorado, Amy got her start in the industry in 2005 and by 2013 she found herself in a leadership position within the company. While she continues to enjoy guiding clients through the complexities of home ownership, Amy has discovered her true passion as a team...

Episode 162 of The Smart Agents Podcast features business coach and motivational speaker, Lance Pendleton. With a remarkable track record spanning over two decades, including serving as the National Head of Agent Development for Compass, Lance has empowered over 30,000 real estate agents to thrive and prosper in their careers. Our conversation with Lance Pendleton centers around two critical aspec...

Episode 148 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Adam Lesperance, Broker and Team Lead with Terri Hastings Real Estate Group based in the Grey Bruce region of Ontario. Jumping into real estate in 2020 after many years of owning his own tree removal business, Adam found immediate success holding the  #1 spot for team sales in both 2020 and 2021, all while co-leading the team to become one of the to...

Episode 161 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Cash Flow Expert, Chris Miles. Join us as we delve into Chris's remarkable financial journey, from his early days as a financial advisor to his astonishing retirement at the age of 28. Discover why Chris Miles decided to break free from conventional financial wisdom and how it led to a radical shift in his financial trajectory. He shares invalua...

Episode 160 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Sophia Dagnon, the Head of Research and Copy at GetUplift, a Conversion Rate Optimization agency. When it comes to marketing, the ultimate aim is conversion – turning your leads into loyal customers. But for Sophia and her team, it's about more than just catchy subject lines or ad copy.  Throughout our conversation, Sophia unveils the strategies...

Episode 159 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Bradley Pounds, Co-Owner of Watters International Realty, to delve into the strategies and insights for building a powerhouse brokerage through effective agent recruitment. Bradley shares invaluable tips on enhancing communication with prospects, crafting standout job ads, and mastering the agent interview process. Whether you're considering lau...

Episode 158 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Caryn Silvius, Founder of Olive Branch Bookkeeping and a seasoned professional with 15 years of bookkeeping experience. Before establishing her own firm, Caryn managed a real estate team with her husband, where she honed her expertise in the financial aspects of the business. She also dedicated time to training agents on effective business managemen...

Episode 157 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Kyle Seyboth, Broker/Owner of Century 21 Limitless in Providence, Rhode Island. Kyle's remarkable journey from entering the real estate industry started with a single goal - becoming the #1 ranked agent in the country. That goal was achieved in 2019 when he was named Real Trends #1 Realtor Nationwide. Join us as Kyle reveals the strategies and t...

Episode 156 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Josh Parish, a real estate professional hailing from the sunny shores of Destin, Florida. With a background in sales and personal training, Josh made a career pivot and acquired his real estate license. Working closely with one of the top brokers in his area, Josh learned the ins and outs of the real estate industry, resulting in an impressive track...

Episode 155 of The Smart Agents Podcast features business consultant and coach Joey Drolshagen. After a 28-year corporate career, Joey took what he learned to launch IFGT Coaching and develop the SMT Method or Subconscious Mindset Training™. Throughout our conversation, Joey shares how mindset plays such a big part in a person's business success, explains the SMT Method and gives examples of h...

Episode 154 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Patrick Grimes Founder and CEO of InvestOnMainStreet.com to talk all about how you can get a jumpstart investing in your future or diversify your current portfolio. As a former robotics engineer, Patrick got his start in real estate investing in 2007 and actually lost everything when the market crashed. Fast forward 15 years and Patrick has raised o...

Episode 153 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Amanda Kohal, Social Media Expert and Founder of The Wolfe CO. If you're a real estate professional juggling a million tasks and trying to shine online, this episode is for you. Through her years in the social media world, Amanda has pinpointed how to grow your social reach and ultimately bring in more customers developing what she calls the Ins...

Episode 152 of The Smart Agents Podcast features 45-year real estate vet Alexis Bolin. Based in Pensacola, FL, Alexis began her real estate career in 1978 and was with the same franchise for 39 years for before joining Keller Williams Realty Gulf Coast in July 2017. Throughout her career, Alexis has closed over 6000 transactions, been recognized with countless awards, including a 2021 Lifetime Ach...

Episode 151 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Minnesota-based agent and real estate investor Mike Swenson. Prior to entering the real estate industry, Mike became an accidental landlord in 2010, riding the ups and downs of the market along the way.  In 2014 he became the COO for the 19th largest residential real estate team in the United States before launching his own team and focusing on inve...

Episode 150 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Denver-based real estate professional and coach Sergio Nazzaro. After ending his military career, Sergio eventually found his way into real estate and earned Rookie Of The Year Status with 31 transactions. But as he was achieving such great business success, other aspects of his life were falling apart, culminating in a heart attack at the age of 34...

Episode 149 of The Smart Agents Podcast features returning guests Tonya Eberhart and Michael Carr, Co-Founders of BrandFace to talk all about how you can create a profitable personal brand and attract your ideal customer base. In an increasingly saturated industry such as real estate, it is vital to your success that you define a point of difference. Throughout our conversation, Tonya and Michael...

Episode 147 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Conor Kelly. Based in Vancouver and just a little over 2 years into his real estate career, Conor has gone all in on Social Media, specifically TikTok to drive business. In his first year alone, Conor closed 57 deals and is now managing a team of 20. Throughout our conversation, he shares how he first broke through on TikTok, tips for creating conte...

Episode 146 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Holly Brink, Designated Managing Broker with eXp Realty Iowa. Now managing more than 330 agents, Holly shares how she got her start in real estate and found herself in the position she is today. We also dive into what it means to be a managing broker and tips Holly has for agents when looking for the right brokerage to hang your license under. Visit...

Episode 145 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Founder of Ugly Mug Marketing, Wayne Mullins to talk all about how you can stand out from the crowd and turn past clients into evangelists eager to sing your praises. Throughout our conversation, Wayne gives actionable tips for staying top of mind with clients, shares his five questions to ask yourself when determining if your website is set up for...

Episode 144 of The Smart Agents Podcast features San Francisco Bay Area broker Milana Ostroy. With more than 20 years of experience, Milana has been through countless market shifts and found success every step of the way. Relying on face-to-face interaction and an ability to problem-solve for her clients she has been a force in the luxury market. Throughout our conversation, Milana shares how she...

Episode 143 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Artificial Intelligence expert Manuj Aggarwal. Working with clients such as Microsoft, IBM and Pearson Education, Manuj holds four patents in AI and has immersed himself in the space for more than 15 years. By now, you’ve surely heard of or even begun using things like ChatGPT to enhance your real estate business but with Manuj tips you can easily t...

Episode 142 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Taylor Stanecek of Colorado Springs-based Mountain Management and Real Estate Inc. Like many, Taylor did not find immediate success when he first entered the residential real estate space. After a few years, he realized commercial real estate was his calling and joined his family’s property management company. Now thriving in property management, Ta...