Episodes

We are joined in the studio by Eric Hoots of AuctionSphereHQ.com which specializes in developing, enhancing and growing your companies Google Business Page. Did you know that your Google business profile, photos, blogs, reviews and ultimately performance are all things you can work on to increase your web presence and recognition on searches. In this episode we take a deep dive into the fundamentals of increasing your rankings and opportunities for customer engagement with your Google Business P...

Another exciting episode as we have Greg Schowe with Asset Preservation Inc, in the studio discussing the Top 10 Reasons to use a 1031 Exchange. Greg has a great list of the most important reasons their company engages with buyers and sellers in the tax deferred space and shares his insight on our show. Guaranteed to provide GREAT information if you sell investment property. ASSET PRESERVATION 10 REASONS TO 1031 EXCHANGE BROCHURE

We are joined in the studio by Alec Bean and Karly Pavlinac with Agricultural Soil Management (ASM) which is a company that conducts soil tax deduction analysis for property owners. This is very interesting as you can evaluate you land for excess levels of Potassium and Phosphorous, and apply for a tax deduction based on excess levels. Join us in the studio as they take us through the process and outline the opportunities for land owners who are in their first 3 years of ownership and have not a...

Join us as we discuss powerful tactics to use while direct mailing post cards and letters to property owners. The frequency is important as well as the messaging being sent out. Learn how to send information, versus just a direct solicitation. We also discuss planning models for annual marketing spend and how plan for direct mailing a year in advance. Enjoy the show..

We are joined in the studio by Broker turned Auctioneer Matt Gallimore, as he takes us through the process of incorporating auction services into his long time Virginia real estate brokerage. Today he provides auction services (currently) in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida, and is looking at adding additional states to his resume. We discuss the strengths and the challenges he has experienced over the past 12 years and his positive words of encouragement to any re...

We just completed the 15th Annual Auction Expo in Kansas City, Missouri and had over 100 attendees from 20 states and Canada. The event is in it’s 15th year and growing in both strength and recognition. Join us as we recap the speakers, topics, vendors and all the wonderful auction training that took place this week in KC. Enjoy the show. 15TH ANNUAL AUCTION EXPO

We are joined in the studio by professional virtual office assistant and VOA manager, Hope Hill as she guides us through working with a virtual assistant. This may be the future for many industries that require part time or full time assistants with specific skillsets and backgrounds. Using a VOA to facilitate certain business functions can greatly enhance a business owners ability to focus on important activities while freeing up valuable time. We discuss the strengths and challenges of engagin...

The current elect officials proposed a Section 1031 Exchange cap of $500,000 per person, which will definitely affect tax deferred changes if this passes. Greg Schowe with Asset Preservation Inc., takes us through some of the current considerations for an IRS Section 1031 Exchange and his feelings on what the future may hold. Many believe the outcome of this presidential election is critical to survival of what few tax incentives are left in this country. We also discuss Reverse Exchanges and ot...

We are joined by Mitch Helman from AuctionTime as he gives us an equipment market update. We also discuss the advantages of using AuctionTime as an online equipment auction tool, when combined with all of the external services they provide like (trucking & shipping, equipment financing, and fleet evaluator). These services offer auctioneers a much more broad scope of services that can be presented to their sellers and buyers at auction. Another great episode with Mitch Helman as he outlines the ...

We are joined in the studio by Blake Scott as he discusses a great program called WellFacts Reports. These reports can inform property owners of historic oil and gas wells that were drilled, plugged, and are no longer visible to the public, that may be lying under your home, building or vacant land. Blake guides us through the conception of the WellFacts program and how it is helping property owners with discovery information, piece of mind and the security of knowing what may be potentially lea...

Shawn and Trina discuss how to properly handle pre-auction offers that are submitted to an auctioneer before the auction date. This is an issue that continues to come up with real estate auctioneers and the guidance offered in this episode will help ensure that the auctioneer is keeping the clients needs first, while maintaining the relationship for all involved. Enjoy the show.

We are joined by Logan Snider and her mother Rachel Snider from Enid, Oklahoma. Logan is the first ever winner of the Oklahoma State FFA Auctioneer Championship, and she is only in the 8th grade…. The preliminary round of the inaugural event was held in Oklahoma City and from over 40 students that competed, the top 10 finalist competed at the Oklahoma State Future Farmers of America (FFA) Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma last month. Logan explains how she entered the competition, practiced for it a...

We are joined by Mr. Russell Hughes of Hughes Realty Advisors to discuss the continuing issues with vacant office space in the U.S. Russell gives us valuable insight into what is currently happening with office space and what the future might hold. We also have some interesting trivia discussions about many topics, so enjoy the show.

In this episode we are joined in the studio by Greg Showe with Asset Preservation Inc, which is a nationwide 1031 exchange consulting and advisory firm. Greg takes us through the principal considerations of who would typically utilize a 1031 exchange program and the most common benefits of using this tax deferment strategy. This episode is packed full of valuable information and should be a great listen for anyone that is considering selling appreciated real property, or is helping a client dete...

The Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is an amazing vehicle for deferring capital gains taxes. We are joined in the studio by Julia Fritzlen with Insight Investment Advisors and she takes us through the opportunities of the DST process. This is a highly educational show with a ton of content designed to illuminate the advantages of a DST and identify potential candidates that could benefit from it. Enjoy the show.. Insight Investment Advisors Julia Fritzlen, contact

Recruiting productive agents is on most brokers top priority list these days, but the task is not getting any easier. In this episode we dive into who tends to make a good agent and then how to find them. Next we discuss the typical interview questions which yield the best results with bringing new agents onboard and setting initial expectations. This is a great episode with Nate Ryan and Chase Walker in the studio with us. Enjoy the show.

In this episode we gain expert advice from Will Metscher, professional sales and business consultant with Southwestern Consulting. The key to gaining success in 2024 is being consistent and dedicated to the activities that will drive productivity and ultimately revenue. We discuss the appropriate steps that are paramount to consistency (identifying your goals, scheduling activities, accountability, etc..). This episode is geared towards anyone that wants a better outcome in the coming year. Enjo...

Recruiting top agents is an ingredient that most all successful real estate brokerages have mastered. In this episode we discuss this with Travis Hamele, the #1 franchise owner in United Country Real Estate. Travis shares tips on how he finds and targets top producing agents as well as key points of discussion in the recruiting process with them. He takes us through the process of hiring top agents and then keeping them on track with superior support, training and technology. This is a great epi...

In this episode we discuss the 12 steps to building rapport with clients through effective communication skills, active listening and being responsive. Trina and Shawn go through a list of time tested essentials for establishing a positive and productive relationship with prospective clients and customers. We hope you enjoy this info packed episode.

We are joined in the studio by professional marketing specialist and bowler (Jeb Brantner) with United Country Real Estate, as he takes through the process of using TikTok. In recent years TikTok has become one of the most popular social media apps and one of the highest trafficked search engines on the planet. Realtors and Auctioneers that have embraced this technology platform are finding strong value with lead generation and brand recognition. Jeb takes us through the process of creating a tr...

In this episode we are joined by two professional ranch brokers, Jake Hubbell and Loren Williams to discuss their recent listing of the Porter Ranch. We also discuss the complexities of finding and listing large ranches, as well as how to market them once you have the listing. Both of these brokers bring a diverse perspective to the show based on their age difference and time in the industry. A great podcast show with lots of solid content for anyone looking to list and sell large land property....

Huge amount of Google Ad Word knowledge shared by the founder of Adwords Nerds, Dan Barrett. He has built a well respected company that helps brokers, investors and the real estate industry with unique approaches that include using paid traffic, organic traffic and SEO, social media marketing, offline research and much more. In this episode Dan breaks down the process of how your implement Adwords and pay per click (PPC) campaigns. This is a great show so enjoy… ADWORDSNERDS.COM

In this episode we discuss the use or rather over-use of multi parcel auctions when they may not be in the sellers best interest. There are times when an auctioneer may recommend the multi parcel auction method because the auction company is accustomed to conducting these type of events. What if simply subdividing the property into individual tracts and offering them individually would yield a higher return for the seller and not over-complicate the process. We are joined by our good friend and ...

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a huge conversation topic across the globe. Programs like Chat GPT allow users to source a wide range of knowledge and data which is delivered in a clean narrative useful format. Technology expert Jim Nowak joins us in the studio to discuss elements of how AI works and better yet, how the real estate & auction community can use it. Enjoy the show. CHAT GPT