Episodes
47
Dec. 13, 2023
Episode 47: Asking for Help as Self-Care and Connection with Kenny
If it’s easier for you to offer help than to receive it, listen in to this one-on-one episode with co-host Kenny Gong. Kenny opens up about his challenges around asking for help and personal experiences learning to accept help from those around him. Asking for help can not only be a form of self-care but also a way to nurture connection and community – and a move toward finding and focusing on your greatest value.
46
Dec. 5, 2023
Episode 46: Ask Me Anything with Cliff Tsang
In this AMA: Ask Me Anything, co-host Cliff Tsang shares deep wisdom with co-hosts Connie Chung and Kenny Gong from the challenges of taking the high road, to how personal coaching transformed his life for the better to his VERY comprehensive system of personal calendaring. Cliff’s candid responses and revelations abound is a real and vulnerable conversation.
45
Nov. 27, 2023
Episode 45: Ask Me Anything with Kenny Gong
It’s time for The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast co-host Kenny Gong to bare it all in his AMA (Ask Me Anything). With co-hosts Connie Chung and Cliff Tsang, Kenny shares the joys of being surrounded by things that are true to himself, how going with the flow can produce wonderful serendipities, and of course, his love for BTS (the global K-Pop phenomenon of course)! Listeners will find lots of food for thought in Kenny’s eclectic experiences and worldview.
44
Nov. 19, 2023
Episode 44: Ask Me Anything with Connie Chung
The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast co-hosts Connie Chung, Cliff Tsang, and Kenny Gong are taking turns in the hot seat for each of their own AMA’s (Ask Me Anything). This week, Connie shared how she juggles family, work, and self-care; what it was like to couch surf her 20s (and how traveling has changed for her in her 30s), and her complicated relationship with exclamation points. It’s an episode full of Connie’s personal moments that will make you feel inspired and seen.
43
Nov. 2, 2023
Episode 43: So You Want to Be a Realtor
This episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® is jam-packed with lots of insider advice and tips from hosts Connie Chung, Cliff Tsang, and Kenny Gong as they answer some of the questions they regularly receive from you, our listeners. You’ll get candid and insightful responses to how they got started in the real estate business, the lessons they’ve learned, and their thoughts on the true roles of Realtors when it comes to building a community.
42
Oct. 25, 2023
Episode 42: Dreaming up the Willowmar Cafe
Join the founders of Willowmar Real Estate for a fun round of dreaming BIG! In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Connie Chung, Cliff Tsang, and Kenny Gong share their vision of opening a Willowmar cafe, from the design aspirations to how the cafe can serve as a focal point for community gathering and building neighborhoods.
41
Sept. 29, 2023
Episode 41: When REALTORS® Buy Their First Home Part 3/3
Cliff Tsang shares his experience helping his now-wife purchase a condo in this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast. Cliff and co-hosts Connie Chung and Kenny Gong wrap up a three-part mini-series discussing what it was like buying their first home with a great story from Cliff about how buying a home can elevate a romantic relationship and how his experience inspired him to get into the real estate industry.
40
Aug. 18, 2023
Episode 40: When REALTORS® Buy Their First Home Part 2/3
In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong continue a three-part series where they talk about buying their first homes. This week in part 2 of the series, we get to hear what it was like for Connie to buy a quintessential San Francisco Victorian duplex at only age twenty-eight. It’s an inspiring story about trusting yourself and understanding that everyone gets a little nervous when they buy their first home – even Realtors!
39
July 26, 2023
Episode 39: When REALTORS® Buy Their First Home Part 1/3
In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong begin a three-part mini-series discussing what it was like buying their first home. This week in part 1, we have Kenny sharing the journey towards his first personal home in Berkeley, CA – a true lesson in trusting the process and moving with his intuition.
38
June 23, 2023
Episode 38: Lessons For Our Past Selves
In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong talk about their past selves – and the life lessons they learned because of them. From working hard to not being afraid of failure to realizing that we’re all just figuring life out and on our own paths, these nuggets of truth and wisdom are certainly lessons for the present, as well.
37
May 26, 2023
Episode 37: Cliff's Investing Journey
In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong put Cliff in the hot seat. They talk about Cliff’s journey in real estate investing and how it has impacted his life in meaningful ways. For anyone considering an investment property, or may have already begun their own journey, this episode is for you! Sit back, relax, and tune in.
37
May 19, 2023
Episode 37: Cliff's Investing Journey
In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong put Cliff in the hot seat. They talk about Cliff’s journey in real estate investing and how it has impacted his life in meaningful ways. For anyone considering an investment property, or may have already begun their own journey, this episode is for you! Sit back, relax, and tune in.
36
April 28, 2023
Episode 36: Blessings in Disguise
In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong go around and dive deep into some of their biggest blessings in disguise. Tune in as they open up about some times of real challenge in their lives and how they ultimately became blessings. Come listen in for some laughter, some tears, and some great life lessons.
35
Feb. 11, 2023
35: The Thoughtfulness Behind a Willowmar Event
In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong sit down to share what makes a Willowmar event so special. Join in as they chat about the power of purpose in planning events, why good food is so important, and how the entire Willowmar team comes together to create a trademark Willowmar Real Estate Experience. Come and listen in!
34
Dec. 21, 2022
34: Reflecting on a 2022 of Roses, Buds, and Thorns
As we close out 2022, our co-hosts, Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong, share their year’s biggest “roses, thorns, and buds” — the highlights, the challenges, and the blossoms. After a year of major team growth, major market shifts, and major challenges as leaders, the partners of Willowmar Real Estate reflect back on their most significant insights and lessons learned. Come and listen in!
33
Oct. 31, 2022
33: When a REALTOR® Renovates Her Own Home
We’ve got our co-host, Connie Chung, in the hot seat today! Connie is in the midst of a large renovation on her own home in San Marino, CA. Our other co-hosts, Cliff Tsang and Kenny Gong, ask about the vision, the process, and the pitfalls of transforming a 4,000 sqft home into her own – and get a peek into why this particular neighborhood is so special in Connie’s life. For those thinking about taking on their own renovation, or just dreaming about it, come and listen in!
32
Sept. 19, 2022
32: Coming Back as Willowmar Real Estate!
After 2 years, The Thoughtful Realtor Podcast is BACK!! Now as the founders and partners of Willowmar Real Estate, Connie Chung and Kenny Gong are joined by Cliff Tsang. In this re-launch episode, we take a quick breeze through what we've been up to and what our business has become since 2020, hear about Cliff's journey into real estate, and get a small glimpse into the world of Willowmar. Oh, it feels good to be back!!
32
Sept. 19, 2022
32: Coming Back as Willowmar Real Estate!
After 2 years, The Thoughtful Realtor Podcast is BACK!! Now as the founders and partners of Willowmar Real Estate, Connie Chung and Kenny Gong are joined by Cliff Tsang. In this re-launch episode, we take a quick breeze through what we've been up to and what our business has become since 2020, hear about Cliff's journey into real estate, and get a small glimpse into the world of Willowmar. Oh, it feels good to be back!!
32
Sept. 19, 2022
32: Coming Back as Willowmar Real Estate!
After 2 years, The Thoughtful Realtor Podcast is BACK!! Now as the founders and partners of Willowmar Real Estate, Connie Chung and Kenny Gong are joined by Cliff Tsang. In this re-launch episode, we take a quick breeze through what we've been up to and what our business has become since 2020, hear about Cliff's journey into real estate, and get a small glimpse into the world of Willowmar. Oh, it feels good to be back!!
31
Dec. 4, 2020
31: From Luxury Travel to Luxury Real Estate with Jane Bond
Even the name Jane Bond conjures an image of a suave, savvy international jet-setter. And, you wouldn’t be wrong. But this Jane Bond is even better than you can imagine. Jane is an agent based in Naples, FL, a hidden gem that represents one of most luxurious markets in the country. She’s the Principal of The Bond/Bright Group. From first-class flight attendant to celebrity interior designer and entertainment manager to Realtor, Jane has had several illustrious careers. Jane shares with us how he...
31
Dec. 4, 2020
31: From Luxury Travel to Luxury Real Estate with Jane Bond
Even the name Jane Bond conjures an image of a suave, savvy international jet-setter. And, you wouldn’t be wrong. But this Jane Bond is even better than you can imagine. Jane is an agent based in Naples, FL, a hidden gem that represents one of most luxurious markets in the country. She’s the Principal of The Bond/Bright Group. From first-class flight attendant to celebrity interior designer and entertainment manager to Realtor, Jane has had several illustrious careers. Jane shares with us how he...
31
Dec. 4, 2020
31: From Luxury Travel to Luxury Real Estate with Jane Bond
Even the name Jane Bond conjures an image of a suave, savvy international jet-setter. And, you wouldn’t be wrong. But this Jane Bond is even better than you can imagine. Jane is an agent based in Naples, FL, a hidden gem that represents one of most luxurious markets in the country. She’s the Principal of The Bond/Bright Group. From first-class flight attendant to celebrity interior designer and entertainment manager to Realtor, Jane has had several illustrious careers. Jane shares with us how he...
30
Nov. 26, 2020
30: Finding Thanks and Gratitude in 2020
Today is a letter from me to you all about gratitude and what makes me feel grateful about 2020. 2020 has been... a year. For all of us, in each of our own unique ways. But I want to talk today about gratitude because, well, this episode is launching on Thanksgiving. Though this holiday has a very complicated history, it is always an opportunity to find thanks and gratitude. And, if there's any year when we need thanks and gratitude, it's this one.
30
Nov. 26, 2020
30: Finding Thanks and Gratitude in 2020
Today is a letter from me to you all about gratitude and what makes me feel grateful about 2020. 2020 has been... a year. For all of us, in each of our own unique ways. But I want to talk today about gratitude because, well, this episode is launching on Thanksgiving. Though this holiday has a very complicated history, it is always an opportunity to find thanks and gratitude. And, if there's any year when we need thanks and gratitude, it's this one.