Episodes

Do you enjoy dancing? Award-winning video marketer and coach Kim Rittberg shows you how and when you can dance on your social media and grow your business doing it. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Connect with Kim Rittberg on Instagram. Grab her free download – Sell More Homes With Better Quality Videos. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Apply Design (get 15% off of your first purchase using real24). Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00 Well, I n...

Michelle Berman-Mikel the CEO & Founder of Beyond the Method™ and Berman Media PD talks about how she got involved in social. Michelle discusses what do realtors get wrong about their Instagram and also how often should agents post and what should they post. Michelle also breaks down the types of posts they arrange for their clients for every day of the week. Last, Michelle discusses the importance of using media to connect with prospects. Please check out Michelle’s Beyond the Method – online ...

Sheila Alston with Healthy Home Media talks about her journey into wellness real estate. Sheila describes what wellness real estate is and how to promote it. Sheila also talks about her magazine and how it can help agents differentiate themselves from other agents. Last, Sheila discusses current trends of the home wellness space. Please check out Sheila’s magazine here and get $50 off of your first purchase using real50. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! S...

Lisa Troyano-Ascolese talks about how she got into real estate business. Lisa discusses what she thinks about 2024 and what are her plans for her business. Lisa discuss the future of brokerage and what is she doing to encourage her agents to do to keep busy this year. Lisa also talks about the marketing strategies she thinks work right now. Last, Lisa shares her thoughts about agent commissions. Please check out Lisa’s Breakfast with Brokers Podcast here. If you’d prefer to watch this intervie...

Erica Campos with Coldwell Banker in Chicago talks about how she ended up with a brand new career in real estate. Erica discusses what she did to be this successful in her first 6 months in the business. Next Erica talks about open houses – how she organizes them and her follow up procedures. Erica also discusses social media and her goal for 2024 in that regard. Last, Erica talks about cooperation with vendors and creating good relationships. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here...

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell. In this episode, Chris discusses his predictions for 2024 and what will real estate market look like. Chris also talks about what will happen with the buyer-side commission. Next, Chris and DJ discuss why this is a great time for buyers to enter the market. Chris also shares some tricks on how to unlock inventory in your market. Last, Chris discusses 2 things that will differentiate you from other agents and bring...

Want to sell more homes through video but feeling self-conscious? Award-winning video marketer and coach Kim Rittberg who helps agents across the country raise their revenue through social media has 5 tips for you to make video that connects and isn’t cringey! If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Connect with Kim Rittberg on Instagram. Kim’s Video Boot Camp: Apply now for her winter coaching group. Grab her free download – Sell More Homes With Better Quality...

In our January episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @properties and Christie’s International shares some interesting facts about 2023 and also shares tips and tricks for 2024 on how to generate leads. Carrie emphasizes the importance of collaboration in 2024. Carrie also shares top 10 ways to find leads she is planning to use this year. Last, Carrie and DJ discuss how you can use AI to gather information on the property you’re showing. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, ...

Fee Gentry a coach and author talks about how she got into real estate. Fee discusses what you can do today to future proof your business. Fee also discusses the importance of positive mindset and what agents can do to protect it. Last, Fee widely discusses additional streams of income for agents and how they can leverage from their actual position. Please follow Fee on Instagram here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Fee Gentry can be reached at 512.766.3...

Tara Meier a real estate marketing technology expert talks about how she got into the real estate business. Tara discusses the importance of online presence and also shares tips on how to utilize AI in your everyday work. Next, Tara talks about the best way to create content. Tara also discusses her thoughts on sharing personal life vs professional life on social media. Last Tara gives tips on how to use paid ads on social media. Please follow Tara on Instagram and on LinkedIn. If you’d prefer...

Janine Sasso the Hyper Local Agent with Coldwell-Banker in Chicago talks about how she got into real estate and grew her business. Janine discusses the role open houses played in the beginning of her career. Janine also discusses how she addressed her youth to make people comfortable to work with her. Next, Janine describes how she built and perfected her mailing list and how she grew her farm. You can buy Janine’s “Success With Real Estate Mailers” book here. If you’d prefer to watch this inte...

Kelly Carlson talks about why she switched from a consulting career into a real estate career and discusses the challenges she faced when she made the jump from one career into the other. Kelly discuss the importance of open houses in the beginning of her career in real estate. Next, Kelly talks about social media and her marketing plan for 2024. Kelly also talks about the tours around suburbs of Chicago she organizes for her prospective clients. Last, Kelly describes what is she doing now that ...

Need some fresh ideas that will get clicks? Learn from Video Boot Camp educator Kim Rittberg 3 easy and impactful ideas you can make today! If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Connect with Kim Rittberg on Instagram. Kim’s Video Boot Camp: Apply now for her winter coaching group. Grab her free download – 10 Tips to Make Better Video in Less Time. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00 Today our resident video expert Kim R...

Pieter Hanson talks about how he transitioned from a banking career into commercial real estate business and finally to residential real estate. Pieter discusses how his health struggles have impacted his life and priorities. Pieter also talks about today’s real estate market, how agents can stop exiting the business and what are the useful skills for agents even in the era of AI. Last, Pieter discusses keeping in touch in between transactions and how he does that. If you’d prefer to watch this...

Welcome to Breaking Down Ali’s Systems mini-series with Ali Garced. In this mini-series Ali will be explaining how she built her systems both for buyers and for sellers. In the second episode of Seller Checklist series, Ali picks up on the pre-list part where she left off in the first part of this checklist. Please follow Ali on Instagram here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Ali Garced can be reached at ali@garcedrealty.com and (914) 318-4918. This epi...

Welcome to the October episode of Learn with a Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel discusses the changes happening in the lending world and also shares strategies for listing agents to get the most out of the changes in the loan limits. Next, Joel discusses why this is a great time to buy. Joel also shares his thoughts about the upcoming market. Sign for Joel’s newspaper by sending an email at joel@rate.com writing “newsletter” in the subject line. If you’d prefer...

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell. Chris Linsell talks about the current situation in the real estate market. Chris discusses mortgage rates and why this is an amazing time to buy a home. Next, Chris talks about AI and its impact on the real estate market, an agent’s job, and the commissions. Chris also discusses how agents can evaluate the level of service they offer and what they can do to improve. Last, Chris discusses the importance of building...

Jerry Wolking with Keller Williams Greater Quad Cities talks about how he transitioned from landscaping business to real estate. Jerry discusses his involvement with Graduate Realtors Institute and how important it is for realtors to seek similar courses. Jerry also the importance of knowing how to navigate your career when the market shifts. Next, Jerry talks about local association and its importance. Last, Jerry talks about how he got into commercial real estate and why. If you’d prefer to w...

Kim Rittberg is an award-winning Digital Content Strategist and On-Camera Coach who helps real estate professionals and business owners grow their income leads & credibility with video and podcasts. She spent 15 years as a media executive at Netflix, PEOPLE Magazine, and in TV News and she launched the first-ever digital video unit for Us Weekly magazine. Kim coaches real estate agents to be better on-camera and make unforgettable social media, video & podcast content that brings in leads, cli...

Louise Phillips Forbes describes her transition from dancer in Broadway to an industry leader in real estate. Louise talks about what is she and her team doing now at a down market. Louise also discusses the importance of building relationships with other realtors. Louise also talks about how her very authentic style/look impacted her business. Next, Louise discusses the importance of participating in associations and giving back to the community. Last, Louise discusses teams in real estate busi...

Malte Kramer the CEO of Luxury Presence talks about his journey and how he ended up in real estate. Malte dispels a few myths around website creation and talks about SEO and how to bring traffic to your website organically. Malte shares a few recommendations on nurturing leads. Malte also discusses AI and its impact on the real estate business. Last, Malte shares his short-term predictions on real estate market. Check out Malte’s profile on LinkedIn and follow him on Instagram. If you’d prefer...

Welcome to Breaking Down Ali’s Systems mini-series with Ali Garced. In this mini-series Ali will be explaining how she built her systems both for buyers and for sellers. This is the first part of the Seller Checklist series covering the whole process from the beginning, even before you meet your client, to the follow-up after the end of the transaction. Please follow Ali on Instagram here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Ali Garced can be reached at ali@...

Hubert Johnson a Tax Attorney with Guardian Tax Law talks about how he got into tax law and why he decided to stay in this lane. Hubert discusses tax liens and what realtors need to know on this topic. Hubert also talks about property seizure and how important it is to get valid information in order to avoid it. Last, Hubert talks about property protection. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Hubert Johnson can be reached at (520) 526-9850. This episode is b...

Matt McLennan with Kidder Mathews talks about how he got into real estate and why he chose commercial real estate as his specialty. Matt discusses the situation in commercial real estate at the moment. Matt describes the systems that he uses and how these help him scale his business. Matt also describes the payment structure in commercial real estate and points out how different it is from the residential real estate payment structure. Matt also talks about the impact of AI in commercial real es...