Episodes

In this episode of The Nova Show: Real Estate Records, BreeAnn Motta sits down with Mikel Hale, a Northern Utah real estate professional recognized as a Top 250 producer for five years. With a background in plumbing and construction sales, Mikel brings a unique perspective to helping buyers and sellers. He shares how his industry experience helps him spot potential issues in homes, educate clients, and build trust throughout the buying process. Mikel also talks about growing a business through r...

In this episode of The Nova Show: Real Estate Records, BreeAnn Motta sits down with Tara Horton, a real estate professional with more than 17 years of experience and a background in marketing. Tara shares what it takes to build a lasting business, from staying consistent and protecting your calendar to adapting your marketing as the industry changes. She also discusses the importance of showing up authentically on social media, helping buyers and sellers navigate today's market, and setting boun...

What does it take to build a real estate career that lasts? Launie opens up about her journey, the lessons she’s learned, and how consistency, communication, and genuine relationships have shaped the way she does business. From navigating challenging markets to helping clients through some of life’s biggest decisions, Launie shares the perspective behind her success—and why real estate is about so much more than buying and selling homes. Tune in to hear Launie’s story and take away lessons you c...

What happens when two real estate agents stop working alone and start building something together? Ashley Madrigal and Danny Maldonado join BreeAnn Motta on The Nova Show: Real Estate Records to share how they found their way into real estate, navigated a changing market, and built a business around teamwork, client service, and going above and beyond. They discuss finding their niche in new construction, helping small builders compete, why staging and strong marketing matter, and what it takes ...

What does it really take to build a real estate career that lasts for decades? Benjamin Brown joins BreeAnn Motta on The Nova Show: Real Estate Records to share lessons from more than 20 years in real estate, from knowing when to go all in to learning from every transaction along the way. Benjamin talks about building relationships and a sphere of influence, why there are no shortcuts in real estate, adapting to AI and technology without losing the human connection, managing emotions during diff...

What if the key to surviving a changing real estate market isn’t chasing the next lead—but learning how to serve the people already in your circle? Jenni Bunn joins BreeAnn Motta on The Nova Show: Real Estate Records to talk about her journey into real estate, the lessons that shaped her career, and what it really takes to build a business for the long run. Jenni shares why patience matters, how strong relationships can create lasting business, what makes a great negotiator, why agents need to a...

What does it take to build a real estate career that can survive changing markets, motherhood, leadership, and everything life throws at you? Gabby Schaefer joins Karla Rivera on The Nova Show: Real Estate Records to share her journey from transaction coordinator to full-time agent and team leader. She talks about building a business through relationships and referrals, staying authentic to who you are, adapting when the market changes, and why getting uncomfortable is often where the biggest gr...

What happens when you stop chasing clients and start focusing on finding the right deals? Jordan Lee joins Danna Castro on The Nova Show: Real Estate Records to share the unconventional path that took him from door-to-door sales and his first house hack to more than 400 closed transactions, nearly $40 million in Utah sales, investing across multiple states, and building a real estate business around finding opportunities. Jordan breaks down what he learned from house hacking, buying multifamily ...

What if your next real estate client isn’t waiting for you on a lead list? They could be at the dog park, on the golf course, at a community event, or simply standing next to you having a conversation. In this episode, Sergio Armenta shares how he has built his real estate business by focusing on genuine relationships, everyday conversations, and the things he already enjoys doing. From meeting people through his dogs and golf to becoming the person clients can call when they need a connection, ...

What would you risk if you knew the life you wanted was on the other side of the leap? On this episode of The Nova Show: Real Estate Records, Karla Rivera sits down with Amber Milton to talk about her journey into real estate, the challenges that shaped her career, and what it takes to keep moving forward when things don't go according to plan. Amber shares how she made the leap into real estate, built her business through consistency and determination, and discovered a passion for helping clien...

What does it really take to build a real estate career that lasts? On this episode of The Nova Show: Real Estate Records, BreeAnn Motta sits down with Alixandria Moore & Blaine Larsen to talk about building a successful and sustainable real estate business. They share the importance of knowing when to ask for help, building the right support system, investing in coaching, and creating systems that allow you to spend more time working on your business instead of constantly working in it. They als...

What if the secret to growing your real estate business wasn't buying more leads—but building stronger relationships? On this episode of The Nova Show: Real Estate Records, BreeAnn Motta sits down with Utah Realtor Kyle Law to discuss how putting people first has shaped his approach to real estate. After experiencing a poor home-buying process himself, Kyle entered the industry with one goal: to create a better experience for every client. Kyle shares why he focuses on genuine relationships over...

What does it take to build a real estate career that lasts more than two decades? On this episode of The Nova Show: Real Estate Records, BreeAnn Motta sits down with Utah real estate professional Bill Spangler to reflect on the lessons he's learned after more than 20 years in the industry. Bill shares his unconventional path into real estate, the challenges of starting from scratch, and how navigating multiple market cycles shaped the agent he is today. From the short sale era and the fast-paced...

What does it take to build a thriving real estate business in a competitive market? On this episode of The Nova Show: Real Estate Records, Tristan Hammett sits down with Utah Top 500 Realtor Sydney Battersby to discuss her journey from tech sales to becoming one of Utah's top-performing agents. Sydney shares how moving across the country, taking a leap of faith, and embracing entrepreneurship shaped her career. She dives into the importance of consistency, building authentic relationships, lever...

What separates top-producing real estate agents from everyone else? In this episode of Nova Show: Real Estate Records, Danna Castro sits down with Adam Lancaster, a Utah real estate broker and high-volume producer, to discuss the systems, mindset, and marketing strategies that have helped him build a thriving business. Adam shares why he believes exceptional service always beats low fees, how creating momentum before a listing goes live can lead to multiple offers above asking price, and why con...

What does it take to build a successful real estate career without sacrificing the life you want to live? On this episode of The Nova Show: Real Estate Records, Danna Castro sits down with Utah real estate leader Jared Fields to discuss his 17-year journey through market shifts, team leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. From navigating the 2008 housing crisis and building one of Utah's top-producing teams to overcoming burnout and redefining success, Jared shares the lessons that t...

How do you build a real estate business rooted in trust while helping investors make smart, data-driven decisions? On this episode of The Nova Show: Real Estate Records, Danna Castro sits down with Utah real estate professional Marcelina Ontiveros to discuss her journey from loving homes and design to becoming a trusted advisor for seasoned real estate investors. Marcelina shares how strong relationships, transparency, and a deep understanding of the market have shaped her business and helped h...

How do you build a real estate business that continues to grow year after year? On this episode of The Nova Show: Real Estate Records, Danna Castro sits down with Utah Realtor, investor, and mentor Carolyn Hardman to discuss the strategies that have helped her close over 100 transactions, mentor dozens of new agents, and build a business fueled almost entirely by referrals. Carolyn shares how she got her start flipping homes after the 2008 housing crisis, the importance of creating systems that ...

What if the key to success wasn't a secret strategy, but simply showing up every day with intention? In this episode of The Nova Show, Danna Castro sits down with Suzy Hunter to discuss her 14-year journey in real estate, her passion for development, and the mindset principles that have guided her career. From starting real estate as a "part-time hobby" to helping design and develop entire communities, Suzy shares how consistency, relationships, and a willingness to learn have shaped her success...

What happens when a determined college student with no connections, limited resources, and a relentless work ethic decides to bet on herself? In this episode of The Nova Show, Danna Castro sits down with Sydney Rosenblatt to discuss her unconventional path into real estate, from working in a cheese factory and relying on food banks during college to building a thriving real estate career before turning 30. Sydney shares how she discovered real estate during the pandemic, the lessons she learned ...

What happens when two experienced real estate professionals combine their strengths, align their values, and build a business centered on people? In this episode of The Nova Show, Danna Castro sits down with Gayle Jex and Jaime Davis for a conversation about partnership, trust, innovation, and what it takes to create an exceptional client experience in today's real estate market. Gayle and Jaime share how a chance reconnection years after meeting in Bali eventually led them to build a successful...

What does it take to build a thriving real estate business while balancing family, clients, social media, and personal growth? In this episode of The Nova Show, Tristan Hammett sits down with Samee Bagley to discuss her unique journey into real estate, the lessons she learned from working in lending, and how she built a business centered around relationships, communication, and client service. Samee shares how starting in loan processing gave her a strong foundation, why experience matters, and ...

What if building a successful real estate business started with building yourself first? In this episode of The Nova Show, Tristan Hammett sits down with Robyn Buckwalter for a conversation that goes far beyond real estate. From mindset and personal growth to collaboration, self-care, social media, and building authentic relationships, this episode is packed with wisdom for both business and life. Robyn shares how she got started in the industry as a transaction coordinator before growing her ow...

What does it take to reinvent yourself, overcome imposter syndrome, and build a successful real estate career from scratch? In this episode of The Nova Show, Danna Castro sits down with Utah real estate agent Helene Brown for a powerful conversation about confidence, resilience, and what it really takes to succeed in real estate. Before becoming a top-producing agent, Helene worked as a public defender, substitute teacher, PTA president, fundraiser, and full-time mom. She shares how those experi...