Grab your cawfee and get comfortable, because today, we’ve got a hot episode that’s going to make your Instagram game explode in 2025. Imagine this: Instagram called me—yes, personally—and they spilled the tea on what you need to do to stay ahead. 📞 The person I spoke to gave me 5 killer tips that are going to help you level up your Insta game, grow your audience, and get more engagement. These strategies are fresh, future-proof, and perfect for real estate agents looking to crush it on...

Hey guys ! Grab your cawfee and get ready to geek out with us! Today, we’re sitting down with the dynamic Tampa-based sibling duo, Patricia and Tony, who are changing the way real estate agents thrive in this crazy market. Not only are they total rockstars at Trans States Realty, but they’re also the brains behind The Unengaged Agent—where real estate pros are getting a crash course in all things AI, automation, and next-level marketing strategies! In this episode, Patricia and Tony spill...

Hey you guys! If you're a real estate agent trying to grow your local audience, boost engagement, and capture more leads (because let’s be real, who isn’t?), then you need to hit play on this one ASAP. In today’s episode, we’re diving into 5 creative ways to use Instagram Reels to build a hyperlocal following(**cough cough** NOT OTHER AGENTS) that’s totally obsessed with your content. Learn how to use ManyChat automations to drive people into your DMs, send them lead magnets, and get them...

What's up everyone! Grab your cawfee and join me for a chat with TJ Walsh—an internationally exhibited artist, creative clinician, brand strategist, and Licensed Professional Counselor with a seriously impressive resume. But it's TJ's personal story that truly stands out. Back in art school, two professors changed TJ’s life, and now he's paying it forward by helping others navigate their mental health journeys. As mental health struggles are on the rise—especially in the high-pressure...

Tired of cold calling, open houses and door knocking? So is Noah. Based about an hour of Charlotte, NC, Noah Jenkins has revolutionized his real estate business with innovative video marketing strategies and retargeting techniques. With paid ands and a strong nurture funnel behind them, Noah forges strong parasocial connections, attracting new leads daily. In this episode, we discussed: How digital marketing and retargeting work How much agents should expect to invest How long it...

Hey frienddddd, grab your cawfee and creativity today, because we're diving into 4 psychology-based hacks guaranteed to help real estate agents increase social media watch times, engage their audience, and ultimately close more deals. Whether you're creating content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube (specifically YouTube shorts), these tips will stop the scroll and keep eyeballs on your content...which is an important part of your video strategy! Discover how simple tactics—like...

Hey friends, grab your cawfee and relax for another episode chatting with one of the leaders in the real estate industry! Today we're chatting with Michaela Farwell, owner of Fairspring Design, an interior design studio that focuses on crafting one-of-a-kind environments by designing thoughtful and functional spaces. Michaela began her career working in the design center for a builder, helping hundreds of buyers hand pick their hundreds of homes, and then launched out to create her own...

Hey you! Grab a cawfee and get comfortable, because it's time for our marketing check in! In this episode, I'm diving back into Instagram, and answering the question of how the heck real estate agents can get more followers on Instagram. If you've been posting often and the only thing growing is your frustration, this post is for you! In the episode, I'm giving you four easy, actionable changes you can start making today in an effort to attract more valuable followers and future leads....

Hey hey! Today we're joined by the beautiful Erika Brown! Erika is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, with a 7-figure real estate portfolio, a real estate team, and the owner of Owning It & Living It, where she teaches people of color how to live on their own terms through Real Estate Investing. We're chatting about all the things today, including: How she got started with real estate investing How she scaled so quickly How communities of color can begin to build wealth through real...

Hey you! Grab a cawfee and get comfortable, because it's time for our marketing pow-wow! In this episode, we dive into the world of SEO for Instagram. Search Engine Optimization isn't just for Google anymore, learning how to make your Instagram account a powerhouse for attracting real estate leads and closing deals by optimizing your content for better discoverability. Why not maximize your efforts? Key Takeaways: SEO for Instagram helps make your posts more discoverable to the right...

It's cawfee time! Come in, sit down, and chat with me, Brittany Wrenn and Jodie Cordell, staff writers at The Close. We're discussing how to navigate all the NAR changes, what it means for your business, what needs to change and what DOESN'T need to change! We also chatted about all things lead gen - from the tried and true "old school" strategies, to video, niche marketing and more. You will leave this episode better than you come, feeling empowered and ready to take on your...

Hey hey, it's cawfee time...and today we're sitting with Ann Rudd, a Charlotte-based Realtor, sales coach and small business owner! Hailing from a robust real estate lineage as a third-generation agent and holding licenses across multiple states, Ann's depth of knowledge is unparalleled. But today, we're diving into a game-changer for any real estate business—leveraging the power of Virtual Assistants (VAs). See, Ann isn't just a bossss real estate agent, she’s also the CEO behind Real...

Hey you! Grab your cawfee because it's just me and you talking about your marketing today (your favorite topic, right? 🤣). Today, I'm diving into 7 simple yet powerful steps to boost your Instagram leads and get your account churning out leads on demand for you. It's not a matter of guessing and throwing jello at the wall, it's a matter of setting up these foundational underpinnings of your Instagram strategy and then sharing content. That's really...it. If you can dedicate the next...

Hey guys! Today we're having a cup of cawfee with Lindsey Smith, one of the youngest top producers in the booming city of Austin, Texas, and a proud honoree of the NAR 30 Under 30 award. In this episode, Lindsey reveals the secrets behind her swift success in the real estate market, particularly focusing on her innovative methods for assisting first-time homebuyers and "move-up" buyers. We talked about: Client Engagement: How Lindsey hosts unique events that attract and expand her...

Hey you! Grab your cawfee and join me for another solo episode. Today, we're taking a deep dive into 6 mistakes you might be making on your Instagram account that are stalling your growth and slowing down your lead gen. The good news? They are typically SIMPLE tweaks that are easy to change so you can get back on the wagon and going in the right direction. Building an Instagram account that drives leads isn't about guessing what works, it's about science and analytics and using the data to...

You can't help but love today's guest, Brian Howse of Goosehead Insurance, who’s basically making Jake from State Farm quake in his khakis! In this episode, Brian shared his insider tricks on what Realtors (and lenders) can do, and what they should avoid, to ensure smooth and cost-effective closings for their clients, especially in this tough insurance climate we're currently in throughout most of the country. Brian is based in Charlotte, NC, and has built his business by positioning...

Hey you! It's just me and you again on today's solo episode of Real Estate Coffee Talk! Grab your cawfee and your listening ears (and a notepad if you're not driving), and let's dive into 4 strategies for creating Instagram Reel ideas that will take you less than 5 minutes to create, grow your audience quickly, and start converting them into automated leads. In today's episode, I covered: Optimizing Your Account & Creating Your Strategy Identifying and Target Your Audience ...

It’s impossible to create a title that fully captures the essence and energy of who Jenn Grandjean is, and once you hear her, you’ll get it! Jenn is a real estate agent and coach based out of the Portland, Oregon area. She has completely reinvented the real estate coaching game with a no-nonsense, tech-savvy approach that respects the hustle every agent has in their own way. In today's episode, she's sharing her no-nonsense methods to building your business, how to use your personal...

Hey you! It's just me and you again on today's solo episode of Real Estate Coffee Talk! Grab your cawfee and your listening ears (and a notepad if you're not driving), and let's dive into 4 MUST-KNOW tips for creating videos that will make homebuyers in your area line up to work with you. In today's episode, I covered: Using Storytelling to Highlight Success Stories: Discover how sharing real-life success stories can emotionally connect with your audience and show off your...

Grab your coffee as we chat with Jessie Lang, a real estate investor (and licensed agent) in the Columbus, Ohio area. In this episode she’s spilling the tea on how she went from owning and self-managing 11 doors to a whopping 70+ properties in just three years. Jessie’s walking us through the focused BRRRR method (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) that helped her supercharge her business and fast-track her wealth building. Bringing all her advice on house-hacking, rental...

On today's solo episode, it's just me and you again! Grab your cawfee, and let's talk about 5 MUST KNOW ChatGPT features you should know and use to boost efficiency and work smarter, not harder. I covered: - The latest version of ChatGPT - The best way to set uo emails and templates - How to summarize market updates - Easy social media content - Scaling your marketing - Why KeywordsEverywhere is THE best addition to ChatGPT Have fun with it, and let's go make this money...

Today we're joined by the amazing Paul Salter, a Hypno-Mindset and Performance Coach with a heavy focus on helping his clients to stop self-sabotage, break through limiting beliefs, overcome mental roadblocks, and conquer the fears holding them back from unlocking their full potential. After a storied career as a high-level sports dietitian, he now works with thousands of real estate agents, business owners, athletes, entrepreneurs, and the like. During our time you’ll learn simple...

Welcome to the first solo episode of Real Estate Coffee Talk! Today we're chatting over cawfee, just me and you, talking about 5 simple marketing strategies you can use to attract and convert more prospective home sellers on Instagram, get more listings and make more money! In this episode, Im talking about: 1. More video (sorry, not sorry) 2. Content topics 3. Building trust and establishing expertise 4. Getting your audience into your funnel Have fun with it, and let's go make...

Today we're joined by Brittany Wrenn, licensed real estate agent, writer at The Close, and founder of Beyond the Sale, provides resources to real estate professionals that support their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. May is mental health awareness month, and to kick it off, we're having a conversation about mental health and wellness in the real estate industry. With all that's been going on in the industry, it’s no surprise many agents may be more stressed, anxious,...