Episodes

Sept. 15, 2020

Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Marc Davison – Chief Creative Officer, …

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. 10...

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Sept. 8, 2020

Episode 254 - Jackie Soto, Broker, eHomes

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 E...

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Sept. 1, 2020

Episode 253 - Michael LaFido - Founder, Marketing Luxury Group

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 con...

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Aug. 25, 2020

Episode 252 – Scott Shapiro, Client Partner – Industry Relations, Fac…

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 i...

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Aug. 18, 2020

Episode 251 - John Barkett, Owner/Broker - Barkett Realty

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 ...

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Aug. 11, 2020

Episode 250 – Stefan Swanepoel, CEO – T3 Sixty

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 stro...

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Aug. 4, 2020

Episode 249- Mike Simonsen, CEO of Altos Research discusses the Entre…

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. A...

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July 28, 2020

Episode 248 – 5th Anniversary Episode – Bill and Sean Carpenter Remin…

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 C...

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July 21, 2020

Episode 247 - Lindsay Dreyer, Owner/Broker - City Chic Real Estate

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...

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July 14, 2020

Episode 246 - Pam Blair, Owner - YogaBug Real Estate

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...

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July 7, 2020

Episode 245 - Amy Karol, The A-Team with Coldwell Banker

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...

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June 30, 2020

Episode 244 - Jessica Swesey, Partner and Chief Copywriter, 1000watt

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...

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June 23, 2020

Episode 243 - Peter Schravemade, Strategic Relationships Manager - Bo…

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...

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June 16, 2020

Episode 242 - Maya Paveza, Writer/Marketer - Happy Grasshopper

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...

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June 9, 2020

Episode 241 - Avery Carl, The Short Term Shop

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...

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June 2, 2020

Episode 240 - Cliff Long, CEO - Orlando Regional Realtor Association

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...

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May 29, 2020

Bonus Episode - "The UnderWriting is on the Wall" with Jane Floyd, NF…

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...

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May 26, 2020

Episode 239 - Linda Hobkirk, RE/MAX Real Estate Results

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...

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May 23, 2020

Bonus Episode - "Activity Breeds Activity" Panel discussion with Tiff…

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

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May 19, 2020

Episode 238 - Nicole Mickle - Mainframe Real Estate

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...

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May 12, 2020

Episode 237 - Josh Summers, CEO - REALTORS Association of Lake and Su…

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...

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May 5, 2020

Episode 236 - Neal Oates, Broker/Owner World Renowned Real Estate

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,...

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April 28, 2020

Episode 235 - Joseph Magsaysay, VP Business Development, Better Homes…

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,...

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April 21, 2020

Episode 234 - Jay Quigley, Florida Executive Realty and Secretary, Gr…

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...

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