Episodes

There are many people I look up to in the real estate space. There are so many bright lights that think differently than I ever have. Today’s guest is one of those people. Marc Davison, Chief Creative Officer for 1000watt. 1000watt describes themselves as real estate’s creative agency. They identify superpowers and turn them into words, design, and strategies that bring them to the world. Listen in as we get Marc’s amazing journey through the world of music, Madison Ave. and Inman News.

Episode Summary: Today, our guest has a dedication to serving and giving back that she shows in her professional and volunteer ventures. Joining us is Jackie Soto, partner and broker at eHomes, a brokerage out of the Inland Empire in Southern California. Jackie has involvement in the WomenUp organization, where she has hopes to empower other women along her journey. Jackie also serves on the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals board and the National Association of Realtor...

Episode Summary: Today, our guest has spoken nationally on the topic of marketing for luxury properties and has even created a luxury designation offered to interested realtors. Joining us is Michael LaFido, a real estate consultant and top-producing realtor for the past twenty years. Michael shares his insights into the high-end luxury market and how it has been crucial to his success. In this episode, join Michael and me as we discuss some of the secrets to getting into the luxury market and ...

Episode Summary: Our guest today is part of Facebook's real estate marketing global solutions team. Joining us is Scott Shapiro, a Client Partner who has been with Facebook for over eight years with an impressive background in advertising and marketing. Scott brings an exciting look into Facebook and the best tools for Realtors and real estate industry members to get the most out of Facebook's functionalities. In this episode, join Scott and me as we discuss Facebook's impact on the real estate...

Episode Summary: Today, our guest has received the highest designation from the Appraisal Institute that he has earned with his incredible background in the real estate market. Joining us is John Barkett, Member of Appraisal Institute, as well as commercial and residential broker. John has a vast knowledge of what is happening in this market while offering a fresh perspective on what is happening in the industry. In this episode, join John and I as we discuss John’s early start in the real est...

Our guest for Episode 250 is one of the most influential real estate experts in the industry today. Joining us is Stefan Swanepoel, an American business executive, author, and C.E.O. and chairman of T3 Sixty. Stefan is a strong player in the real estate industry with skills surrounding the industry's analytical side, business planning, and trend analysis. In this episode, join Stefan and me as we discuss how Stefan's eclectic background led him to the success he has today. We discuss how Stefan...

Episode Summary: Our guest today has served as president of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and is the author of an upcoming book on how to hack happiness. Joining us is Mike Simonsen, co-founder, and CEO of Altos Research. Altos Research is a data company with a fascinating backstory on how it became the leader for real-time real estate data. In this episode, join Mike and me as we discuss how Mike went from writing software at the age of ten to being in Silicon Valley in the late 1990s. We c...

Episode Summary: This week’s episode of the Real Estate Sessions Podcast is quite different from the usual episodes. This week, I celebrate my fifth anniversary of the Real Estate Sessions Podcast! Joined by my friend, Sean Carpenter, who has been on the show several times now and was one of the first original guests on the show. In this episode, join Sean and me as we reminisce on some of the most significant guests, the best advice for those getting started, and some of the technological chang...

Episode Summary: Our guest today has done some truly amazing things in the real estate world. Joining us is Lindsay Dreyer, the founder, broker, and owner of City Chic Real Estate in Washington D.C. Lindsay brings an exciting approach to the relationships built between brokers, realtors, and their clients! In this episode, Lindsay and I discuss how being a ‘true digital native’ led Lindsay into the real estate world where she did 6 million in sales in her first year! We discuss some of the earl...

Today, our guest is part of a powerhouse wife and husband real estate team who has been able to blend real estate with a holistic approach to life. Joining us is Pam Blair, the broker and owner of YogaBug Real Estate in Portland, Oregon. Pam offers a...

Our guest today is part of a husband and wife duo who are relatively new to the industry but have already reached great success since starting. Joining us is Amy Karol, of Coldwell Banker in St Petersburg, Florida. Amy and her husband Adam, are a...

uses a personalized story to creatively market businesses in real estate. Jessica Swesey, a Partner and Chief Copywriter for 1000watt, tells powerful stories of real estate businesses Through these stories, she brings out the characteristics...

Our guest today resides in Queensland, Australia, where he shares the mission of trying to improve the marketing of property images for real estate agents, property managers, and more! Joining us is Peter Schravemade, the strategic relationship...

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 242: Maya Paveza Happy Grasshopper     Host: BILL RISSER Guest: MAYA PAVEZA       Episode Summary:   Our guest today has held many professions excelling at each. She’s been a web...

A first for The Real Estate Sessions, our guest specializes in short-term vacation rentals. This interesting strategy is where our guest found the niche that she has made into a very successful investing business. Avery Carl is the CEO and Founder of...

In this episode of The Real Estate Sessions, Bill speaks with Cliff Long, CEO of the Orlando Regional Realtors Association. He shares his career journey- from an entitled young man who was groomed to be the CEO to a struggling father to rising up...

Our second panel in as many weeks looks at the Lending Industry. The panelists discuss the industry since the start of the pandemic and challenges facing borrowers. Tips for Realtors are also covered by Tammy, Jane, and Julie. It's an inside look at...

Linda Hobkirk - RE/MAX Real Estate Results In this episode of The Real Estate Sessions, Bill sits with Linda Hobkirk, a real estate professional from Bentonville, Arkansas. She shares her journey from the aerospace industry and entrepreneurship world...

Three top Realtors in the Florida Gulf Coast discuss how they have handled the pandemic, even growing their business.

In this episode of The Real Estate Sessions, Bill sits with Nicole Mickle as she describes her journey into real estate. She shares how she started in the finance world and gradually transitioned into real estate. Listen in to learn the importance of...

In this episode of The Real Estate Sessions, Bill speaks with Josh Summers, the CEO of the Realtors Association of Lake and Sumter Counties (RALSC). He shares how he started in the multifamily real estate right after college and how he later joined...

Neal Oates got his real estate start working under houses as a Terminix employee. Thanks to the guidance of a few genuine mentors, his business background and entrepreneurial spirit— it wasn't long before he branched out on his own.  Today,...

Episode 235 - Joseph Magsaysay,  Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate  With Bill Risser After migrating from the Philippines to a small town in Missouri, Joseph Magsaysay managed to build a successful real estate business almost immediately,...

Growing up, well before real estate agent Jay Quigley got his start in the industry, he was better known as DJ Jay Scott. Though he’s moved on from spinning records in the Tampa community he was raised in, his unwavering loyalty to his locale has...