Gia Devenyi talks about how she started her career in real estate in the suburbs and eventually transitioning to the city. Gia talks about the challenges she faced when moving from the suburbs to the city and building a new client base. Gia also describes how she became very involved in the Metropolitan Place building, becoming part of the community and eventually becoming the go-to agent for that building. Last, Gia talks about her passion for fashion and how she intentionally incorporates...

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell. In this episode, Chris and DJ discuss the impact of the recent presidential election on real estate agents and the housing market. Chris discusses the trend of rising average ages for first-time home buyers and home sellers in the U.S and the reasons behind this shift. Chris also discusses the increase in multi-generational home purchases. Last, Chris shares strategies for real estate professionals to...

Cole Jarvis talks about his background and how he got into social media marketing. Cole discusses the mistakes real estate agents make in their social media strategies and the importance of creating authentic content. Cole also discusses the evolution of social media platforms, stressing the importance of agents adapting their strategy to earn views and engagement in the current landscape. Last, Cole shares strategies for building a strong personal brand and standing out on social media for...

Ainhoa Garcia shared her story of coming to America as an au pair in 2012 and eventually transitioning into a real estate career. Ainhoa discusses the challenges she faced as an immigrant, including learning the language, navigating immigration status, and building a client base from scratch. Ainhoa emphasizes the importance of getting involved in the community, volunteering, and building genuine relationships with her "family of clients" to grow her business. Ainhoa also highlighted the...

Cindy Raney describes her transition from a financial advisor to becoming a successful real estate agent. Cindy talks about the challenges and strategies of breaking into and thriving in the highly competitive luxury real estate market. Cindy also discusses her approach to maintaining consistency and productivity through a dedicated team, coaching, and a structured daily routine. Last, Cindy talks about the role of social media and digital marketing in her business, as well as the...

Brandon Doyle talks about his journey into real estate and what’s it like working with family. Brandon talks extensively about his YouTube channel dedicated to smart home technology, the content creation process, and how it helped him position as an expert in the field. Brandon discusses strategies for leveraging short-form and long-form video content, as well as using AI tools to streamline content creation and repurposing. Finally, Brandon talks about the systems and technologies he uses to...

In our October episode, Carrie McCormick describes what her typical week looks like. Carrie explains how to use listing presentations to make yourself stand out from your competition. Carrie also discusses the power of video as the go to tool for 2025 for story telling of the property you’re marketing. Next, Carrie discusses the importance of connection with the buying agent. Last, Carrie talks about differentiating yourself in the market you operate. Please follow Carrie on...

Linda Ugelow discussed the value of embracing imperfection and mistakes in your videos to build relatability. Linda also discussed developing a positive relationship with the camera as one of strategies for overcoming performance anxiety. Linda and DJ also talked about the potential benefits of using TikTok for realtors. Last Linda and DJ addressed the challenge of self-criticism when watching yourself on video and the need for self-compassion. You can get Linda's FREE Public Speaking...

Mitch Ribak talks about how he found quick success in real estate. Mitch explains that he focused on lead generation, follow-up, and business planning to build his real estate business. He discusses his modern team model that allows him to work fewer hours while being more profitable. Mitch emphasizes the importance of balancing business success with personal life and family time. Mitch highlights the importance of managing expectations, continuous improvement, and taking action on strategies...

Austin Cheviron talks about his real estate and coaching journey. Austin discusses how his vision helped him come from being broke to being the top agent in Indiana. Austin also describes how he built his team and trained them to close over 500 transactions with an average monthly budget of only 20k to do it. Last, Austin and DJ discuss the importance of educating agents in financial management. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Austin...

Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg guides you through a video you can make this week to bring in leads. If you’re an agent interested in learning to turn your content into cash and use video to get clients, apply ASAP for Kim’s Video Boot Camp. It’s a small group live coaching program with limited spots. Only run twice a year, apply now for the October cohort. You'll learn how to be confident on camera, how to make high-quality videos easily and what videos to make to actually bring...

Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg will show you exactly how agents are bringing in commissions through video. What does it look like? What are the skills you need? What is the process? If you’re an agent interested in learning to turn your content into cash and use video to get clients, apply ASAP for Kim’s Video Boot Camp. It’s a small group live coaching program with limited spots. Only run twice a year, apply now for the October cohort. You’ll stop stressing about what to...

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell. In this episode, Chris explains what the N.A.R Clear Cooperation is. Chris and DJ discuss the pros and cons of clear cooperation. Next, Chris discusses why are agent’s connections important at this moment. Chris also talks about who is pushing against the Clear Cooperation policy and why. Last, Chris explains what changes would he personally do to the real estate policies if he had the...

Maximiliano Götz a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the real estate business in Argentina talks about how he got into the real estate business. Max also talks about the real estate in Argentina. He shares his insight on how foreigners can invest in real estate in Argentina. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Maximiliano Götz can be reached at [email protected] and +5491153297248. This episode is brought to you...

Real Estate Video Coach & Award-winning Marketer Kim Rittberg gives tips on how to build-in video to your other professional activities. Kim also talks about how to show what’s unique about you by using video. Last, Kim talks about the importance of being a human in the age of AI. Let Kim know specifically what you’re doing for your business this week by dropping her a line here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Grab Kim’s Free...

Phil Wells talks about how he started his career in real estate. Phil describes how he built his business without a sphere of influence in NY. Next, Phil discusses how he built his social media presence and his YouTube channel and how his YouTube channel and videos impacted his real estate business. Phil and DJ also discuss how to decide what content to provide to your audience and audio podcasts vs. video content. Please follow Phil on Instagram here and check out his YouTube channel...

Julia Stauffer with Macdonald Realty in West Vancouver talks about how she transitioned to a new career in real estate in the age of 50. Julia discusses elements that helped her shift be a success and how she built her business. Next, Julia talks about how she approaches video content for her social media and how she built her brand. Last, Julia shares tips she would give to a brand new agent. Please follow Julia on Instagram here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click...

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell. In this episode, Chris discusses the results of Luxury Presence 2024 state of real estate marketing report. Chris and DJ talk about the big shift that is happening in the tools used by agents in marketing. Next, Chris talks about the importance of video in real estate business and authenticity. Chris also discusses marketing budget and email marketing. Please check Chris’ profile on...

Ryan Overcash talks about how he got into real estate business. Ryan discusses networking and building relationships and emphasizes the importance of these two elements in both business and life. Ryan also discusses the general concerns about the changes in real estate business regarding the NAR settlement. Ryan stresses the importance of adapting to changes in the industry. Last, Ryan discusses innovative marketing strategies and describes how he leveraged his passion for gold in his...

Real Estate Video Coach & Award-winning Marketer Kim Rittberg talks about the importance of accountability. Kim discusses the role of accountability partners. Kim also discusses her 7 day course on how to get good in camera. Let Kim know specifically what you’re doing for your business this week by dropping her a line here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Connect with Kim on Instagram & say hi! or follow her...

Welcome to our new series Instagram and Prospecting with Michelle Berman-Mikel. In this episode Michelle discusses how to use your passions to build better content for your social media. Michelle explains what value series is and how to build a T graph using your passions. Michelle also emphasizes the importance of environment in creating connections with your audience. Last, Michelle talks about the importance of bonding one-on-one with your audience. Please follow Michelle on...

In our August episode, Carrie McCormick discusses what she’s doing to adapt to the new NAR rules. Carrie also discusses the importance of practicing your speech especially in the beginning of this new era. Carrie shares her predictions on what will happen with the slight decrease in the rates while the inventory is still low. Last, Carrie discusses the importance of strengthening your current client relationships. Please follow Carrie on Instagram. If you’d prefer to watch this...

Anna DeSimone author, talks about how her career started. Anna talks about the importance of educating the consumer. Next, Anna discusses the state of the real estate market at the moment and fluctuations that have been seen during the last decade. Anna also discusses the the process of property valuation. Anna and DJ also discuss unconscious bias. Last, Anna talks about her book and the lost opportunities she presents there. You can buy Anna's "Closing the Gap in Homeownership  —...

Sam Caudle talks about what got him into real estate and how he started posting videos on his YouTube channel. Sam describes how he makes his videos and how he comes up with the topics. Sam also describes his shooting and production process and discusses the length of his videos. Next, Sam talks about SEO specifically to YouTube and shares his tips. Last, Sam discusses the course he offers to help real estate agents build their YouTube channels. If you’d prefer to watch this...