Episodes

Episode 98 - Billy Ekofo, Director of Leads Management - Century 21 Redwood
June 13, 2017

Episode 98 - Billy Ekofo, Director of Leads Management - Century 21 R…

June 13, 2017 - Last summer at Inman Connect San Francisco, I was in the audience when Billy Ekofo delivered a great presentation that included the phrase "leads are people." In Episode 98, we talk about that concept and the special thing that...

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Episode 97 - Raj Qsar, Owner - The Boutique Real Estate Group
June 6, 2017

Episode 97 - Raj Qsar, Owner - The Boutique Real Estate Group

June 6th, 2017 - Raj Qsar, owner/principal of The Boutique Real Estate Group in Orange County, California shares his unique journey into the real estate profession. Unique is an appropriate term, as no other guest has traveled the path Raj details. I...

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Episode 96 - Laurie Weston Davis, CEO/Co-Owner Better Homes and Garden Real Estate, Lifestyle Property Partners
May 30, 2017

Episode 96 - Laurie Weston Davis, CEO/Co-Owner Better Homes and Garde…

Episode 96 takes us back to North Carolina. More specifically, Pinehurst North Carolina. Golf fans reading this know all about Pinehurst No 2. Our guest also knows all about Pinehurst and a whole lot about technology/social in real estate. Laurie...

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Episode 95 - Richard Silver - The Torontoism Team, Sotheby's International Realty
May 23, 2017

Episode 95 - Richard Silver - The Torontoism Team, Sotheby's Internat…

Episode 95 features Richard Silver, founder of The Torontoism Team with Sotheby's International Realty. Richard has nearly 4 decades in the business, and we chat at length about the importance of keeping current and always learning.  Richard...

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Episode 94 - Elizabeth Newlin, Realty ONE Group
May 16, 2017

Episode 94 - Elizabeth Newlin, Realty ONE Group

May 16, 2017 - Episode 94 features my favorite writer in real estate. Elizabeth Newlin uses her college education every day. Whether it's a post on RealEstateTangent.com or it's a comment on Facebook, her creative writing degree from the U of A is on...

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Episode 93 - Heather Elias, VP Marketing, Century 21 Redwood
May 9, 2017

Episode 93 - Heather Elias, VP Marketing, Century 21 Redwood

May 9, 2917 - Episode 93 takes us to the East Coast and the land of the Terps. One of the first real estate blogs I followed with my Google Reader was LocoMusings.com. Heather Elias of Century 21 Redwood and formerly with NAR, penned this look at the...

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Episode 92 - Ginger Wilcox, Sindeo
May 2, 2017

Episode 92 - Ginger Wilcox, Sindeo

May 2, 2017 - Episode 92 takes us back to the Bay Area, (San Francisco, that is) where many guests on The Real Estate Sessions can be found. Listen in as Ginger Wilcox, Chief Marketing and Industry Officer with Sindeo shares her story, including...

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Episode 91 - Bobby Carroll, "Sales Guy" Dakno Marketing
April 25, 2017

Episode 91 - Bobby Carroll, "Sales Guy" Dakno Marketing

Episode 91 signifies our return to North Carolina to chat with Bobby Carroll, Sales Guy with Dakno Marketing. Having followed Bobby for nearly 10 years, he is much more than the Sales Guy. Bobby has a ton of knowledge to share on owning a niche and...

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Episode 90 - Reggie Nicolay, VP of Marketing - RPR
April 18, 2017

Episode 90 - Reggie Nicolay, VP of Marketing - RPR

For Episode 90, we get to talk data and technology. Oh yeah, and we do discuss how a ferret can help you find a wife. You'll have to listen to figure out how. Reggie Nicolay, VP of Marketing for Realtor Property Resource is our guest. Join us as...

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Episode 89 - Kendyl Young, DIGGS
April 11, 2017

Episode 89 - Kendyl Young, DIGGS

For Episode 89, we journey to The Golden State and visit with Kendyl Young, Owner/Broker of DIGGS. She is also known as "boss lady and listing specialist."  DIGGS has a cool vibe, and Kendyl lets us in on the philosophy that guides the brokerage...

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Episode 88 - Chris Cobb, Cobb Realty
April 4, 2017

Episode 88 - Chris Cobb, Cobb Realty

In Episode 88, Chris Cobb of Cobb Realty joins the podcast to share his story that includes a stop in the Air Force before becoming a REALTOR.  Discipline combined with hustle is a powerful combination and Chris exudes it. Chris is also committed...

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Episode 87 - Michael Thorne, RE/MAX Little Oak Realty
March 28, 2017

Episode 87 - Michael Thorne, RE/MAX Little Oak Realty

For Episode 87, we head to beautiful British Columbia to visit with Michael Thorne of RE/MAX Little Oak Realty. Michael's story is not common. He knew he wanted to be in real estate at age 15. Really.  This passion, combined with the advent of...

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Episode 86 - Anthony Malafronte, Florida Executive Realty
March 21, 2017

Episode 86 - Anthony Malafronte, Florida Executive Realty

Episode 86 keeps us in Florida as Anthony Malafronte of Florida Executive Realty and the My Tampa Agent team shares his story. From teaching autistic children in Connecticut to Corporate Sales to Florida Real Estate, Anthony details his...

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Episode 85, Sue "Pinky" Benson, RE/MAX Dream
March 14, 2017

Episode 85, Sue "Pinky" Benson, RE/MAX Dream

We head south to Naples Florida for Episode 85 of The Real Estate Sessions podcast. Our guest, Sue Benson, or "Pinky" to many, is doing some great branding work via video across many different platforms. While it has been the year of video for the...

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Episode 84, Louise Phillips Forbes, Halstead Property
March 7, 2017

Episode 84, Louise Phillips Forbes, Halstead Property

Episode 84 takes us back to The Big Apple as New York City Power Broker Louise Phillips Forbes shares her story on The Real Estate Sessions. With career sales totaling over $2.5 billion, Louise works with buyers, sellers, and developers all...

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Episode 83 - Shar Rundio, Realty Executives
Feb. 28, 2017

Episode 83 - Shar Rundio, Realty Executives

We venture back to The Valley of the Sun for episode 83 as we visit with Shar Rundio of Realty Executives. Shar works an amazing social game on Facebook, connecting and building relationships. The end result of this engagement is a lot of happy...

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Episode 82 - Alex Wang, Sereno Group
Feb. 21, 2017

Episode 82 - Alex Wang, Sereno Group

Episode 82 takes us to the Silicon Valley where we chat with Alex Wang of The Sereno Group. Alex embraces technology and "evangelizes" for his customers, bringing a passion for negotiating and service to his buyers and sellers.  Enjoy Alex's...

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Episode 81 - Shane Hollenback, Nova Home Loans
Feb. 13, 2017

Episode 81 - Shane Hollenback, Nova Home Loans

I have been neglecting lenders (inadvertently, I may add) from The Real Estate Sessions lineup.  I start correcting that with Episode 81 and my guest Shane Hollenback from Nova Home Loans in Gilbert, Arizona.  Shane and I met via...

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Episode 80 - Eric Larkin, RE/MAX Solutions
Feb. 7, 2017

Episode 80 - Eric Larkin, RE/MAX Solutions

Episode 80 brings us to my new home state of Florida. Eric Larkin of RE/MAX Solutions in Cocoa Beach joins the crew to discuss his journey to the industry. Eric also discusses how he discovered live video and how he uses it in his business. Find him...

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Episode 79 - Molly McKinley, Adwerx
Jan. 31, 2017

Episode 79 - Molly McKinley, Adwerx

Director of Corporate Marketing and Communication

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Episode 78 - St. Petersburg Adventure Update
Jan. 24, 2017

Episode 78 - St. Petersburg Adventure Update

No guest this week as I update listeners on our St. Petersburg adventure wth Fidelity National Title. On a personal and a professional level, there is a lot going on for Cindy and I as we settle in and familiarize ourselves with the West Coast of...

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Episode 77 - Eric Gibbs, Coldwell Banker Residential
Jan. 17, 2017

Episode 77 - Eric Gibbs, Coldwell Banker Residential

In Episode 77, I welcome Immediate Past President of the Tucson Association of REALTORS, Eric Gibbs, to the podcast. Eric is very active at the local, state and national levels in real estate. A military veteran, Eric explains how service to the...

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Episode 76 - Lisa Tyler - Fidelity National Financial, National Escrow Administrator
Jan. 10, 2017

Episode 76 - Lisa Tyler - Fidelity National Financial, National Escro…

In Episode 76, we take a look behind the scenes in the world of title and escrow. Lisa Tyler, National Escrow Administrator for FNF, is responsible for training and oversight of over 5600 escrow professionals under the FNF umbrella. Lisa details her...

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Episode 75 - The Annual Review Episode with Bill Risser
Jan. 3, 2017

Episode 75 - The Annual Review Episode with Bill Risser

Since I did this last New Years, it is officially now a tradition! No guest, just me! I briefly chat about 2016, 2017 and a couple changes in my life that will affect the podcast. Thank you for your continued support of The Real Estate Sessions...

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