Episodes

In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Fuhst—creator entrepreneur and strategic advisor—to unpack how individuals can shift from service-based work to scalable, high-leverage businesses. Jeremy shares his unconventional path, from freelance creative to systems-minded operator, diving into the tactics that helped him transition from doing the work to owning the process. They explore how creators can position themselves for better deals, build trust at scale, and design a life with more freedom ...

In this inspiring episode of The Real Shift, Kristen Cantrell sits down with former middle school teacher turned real estate agent, Kristi VanHuss. Kristi shares why she left a decade-long teaching career to pursue real estate full-time, the challenges she faced as a new agent, and what ultimately led her to join Real Broker. They dive into the freedom, support, and technology that transformed Kristi’s business — and her life. If you're an agent craving community, growth, and authenticity, Krist...

In this inspiring episode, Tim Macy shares his journey of helping scale Real from 1,000 to 9,000 agents—by leading with values, not vanity metrics. He dives into the power of building authentic community, the mindset shift from chasing rev share to serving agents, and why Real’s tech-forward, AI-integrated approach is giving it a serious edge. Tim also opens up about investing strategies, personal balance, and why copying someone else’s path is a recipe for disappointment. Whether you're a team ...

This week Kristen and Templeton sit down with Heather Pilcher as she pulls back the curtain on running a high-producing real estate business alongside her husband while navigating the transition to Real. She shares why they made the shift, how the model has helped simplify operations, and what it’s meant for both their income and lifestyle. From debunking myths about office space to tapping into top-tier training and support, Heather offers real talk on building a sustainable business without sa...

What happens when you pair a small but mighty team with powerhouse systems and a culture that actually feels good? In this episode, we sit down with Arizona top producer Rachel Krill to hear how she scaled her real estate business with intention—while staying true to her values. Rachel opens up about the systems she swears by, the people-first approach that fuels her team’s success, and how making the move to Real Brokerage helped her step into a whole new level of growth. If you're ready to lea...

In this episode, Kristen and Templeton sit down with Dustin Brohm for a real, raw conversation about what agent attraction really looks like at Real. They unpack how a revenue share check became a game-changer, why this model creates genuine opportunities for agents, and how building the right relationships—not the biggest teams—is what actually leads to growth. It’s not about hype; it’s about alignment, culture, and creating a life by design. If you’ve been curious about revenue share or what s...

In this episode, Kristen and Templeton dive deep into the side of revenue share most people aren’t talking about—the internal shifts, identity realignment, and personal growth that come when you slow down to truly ask: What do I want? They explore the difference between chasing numbers and creating a business that aligns with your core values. From letting go of people-pleasing to trusting your intuition as your strategy, this episode is packed with real talk on redefining success, rebuilding e...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Real Shift with Kristen Cantrell and Templeton Walker — a podcast where two industry leaders break down the stories, strategies, and real reasons behind their decision to join Real Brokerage. In this kickoff convo, Kristen and Temp pull back the curtain on how they met (hint: it involves a recruiting call and a coffee shop), how their paths crossed more than once, and why it finally made sense to build something together inside Real. From their early da...