Episodes

Sept. 5, 2023

Episode 363 – Dani Vanderboegh, Senior Editor – Inman News

Dani Vanderboegh is a distinguished journalist and advocate in the real estate sector, currently serving as the service editor at Inman. With a background in writing and journalism, and a master's degree from the Missouri Sch...

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Aug. 29, 2023

Episode 362 – Rick Gonzalez, The Gonzalez Group, powered by REAL Brok…

DESCRIPTION Rick Gonzalez is a seasoned real estate agent based in Florida's panhandle, with a unique focus on serving military members and their families. Born in New York and raised in Puerto Rico, Rick's father's service i...

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Aug. 22, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Sean Carpenter, Sean Speaks, LLC

We head back to Jan 19, 2021, for this Real Estate Sessions Rewind with Sean Carpenter of Coldwell Banker and Sean Speaks, LLC. One of the most popular guests on the podcast, This was the first episode where I brought a guest...

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Aug. 15, 2023

Episode 360 - Russell Shaw - Russell and Wendy Shaw Group, Realty One…

Description: In this podcast episode, Bill Risser and Russell Shaw delve into the fascinating world of real estate and career success. They explore the evolution of Phoenix real estate, from a small town to a bustling metropo...

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Aug. 8, 2023

Episode 359 - Short Cuts with David Marine, Chief Marketing Office. C…

The podcast episode explores the growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate and the need for agents to embrace its potential applications. It features David Marine, the chief marketing officer for Coldwel...

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Aug. 1, 2023

Episode 358 – 8th Anniversary Episode with special guests – Sean Carp…

August 1, 2023 is the 8th anniversary of The Real Estate Sessions podcast. I thought I would do 10 episodes, just to understand the process of recording, editing and publishing a podcast. I quickly discovered that my curiosit...

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July 25, 2023

Episode 357 – Jim Remley, Principal Broker – John L Scott Real Estate

Starting a career in the real estate industry can be overwhelming. In this podcast, Bill Risser and Jim Remley discuss the importance of recruiting experienced agents and utilizing motivation as a key component to success in ...

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July 18, 2023

Episode 356 – Short Cuts with Katie Day, Team Lead for MoveMeToTX Tea…

In this episode of Real Estate Sessions, Bill Risser and Katie Day catch up since the last episode 18 months ago and discuss the importance of video content for their business and the impact of technology on the real estate i...

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July 11, 2023

Episode 355 – Stuart Sim, Head of Industry Development – Chime

Bill Risser and Stuart Sim discussed the importance of technology in the real estate industry, including user adoption, onboarding, and team performance tracking. Despite growing up in Montreal and being a fan of the Bruins, ...

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July 4, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Tiffany McQuaid, President, McQuaid & C…

From August of 2018 Episode 153 – The podcast heads to Naples, Florida to visit with Tiffany McQuaid, President and Founder of McQuaid & Co. We follow Tiffany’s story from Akron, OH through Youngstown State (Go Penguins!), an...

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June 27, 2023

Episode 354 - Ron Shuffield, CEO/President - Berkshire Hathaway Home …

Are you interested in learning about the real estate market in Miami? Look no further than this episode of The Real Estate Sessions podcast! Host Bill Risser chats with Ron Shuffield, CEO and president of Berkshire Hathaway H...

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June 20, 2023

Episode 353 - Short Cuts with Joe Rand, Author and National Speaker -…

Join Bill Risser in this exciting episode of the Real Estate Sessions podcast, featuring Joe Rand. Discover their first meeting and how Rand's achievement of taking on an equity partner in his real estate company has freed hi...

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June 13, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Randing and Raving #18 with Joe Rand

Are you eager to hear some interesting and entertaining conversations about the real estate industry? The Real Estate Sessions with your host, Bill Risser, has got you covered! In this episode, Bill interviews Joe Rand, Chief...

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June 6, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Randing and Raving with Joe Rand #7

On this blast from the past, Joe answers eXp Realty Team Lead Jeff Sibbach of The Sibbach Team questions about the number of agents in the National Association of Realtors. Cheerrs!

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May 31, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Randing and Raving with Joe Rand #12

Enjoy this blast from the past! This week, Joe is presented with an ethical dilemma. You notice something in your groceries that you didn’t pay for. What do you do? There are a couple more twists you will hear on the episode....

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May 23, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Joe Rand and Randing and Raving

Another Real Estate Sessions Rewind as I continue my Holiday break. Will wonders never cease? Will Joe ever fail to rant about any question? This week, a national speaker, Sean Carpenter, gets the Rand Treatment and his quest...

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May 16, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Ashley Houseman, Team Leader, Ohana Hom…

Ashley Houseman_ Show Notes Authenticity, no doubt, is a transformative life value. But have you ever thought of it as a necessary skill for a real estate agent? Meet Ashley Houseman, the Team Leader at Ohana Homes – Houseman...

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May 9, 2023

Real Estate Session Rewind - Katie Kossev - CEO/Owner, The Kossev Gro…

From Livermore to Texas and broadcast journalism to real estate investing, Katie Kossev’s career has seen game-changing pivots. But irrespective of the events, Katie has thrived, learning, and turning all the shifts and pivot...

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May 2, 2023

Episode 352 - Veronica Figueroa, eXp Realty

Real Estate Sessions - Veronica Figueroa Bill sits down with Veronica Figueroa, who leads the #1 eXp team worldwide with over 2000+ homes sold since the beginning of her career. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and succe...

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April 25, 2023

Episode 351 - Short Cuts with Nick Bastian, Realty Executives Episode…

I visit with one of my first connections in real estate in Phoenix Arizona. Nick Bastian was one of the first bloggers in the real estate space in the Valley of the Sun. Raillife followed the development of the Light Rail sys...

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April 18, 2023

Episode 350 – My Aluminum Anniversary

Many resources show aluminum as the ten-year anniversary gift. Some say it's tin, but I'll go with aluminum. I recorded this episode on April 12, 2023, 10 years from the day of my final therapy treatment in my colon cancer jo...

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April 11, 2023

Episode 349 - Russ Cofano - CEO and President - Collabra Technology I…

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 349: Host: BILL RISSER Guest: RUSS COFANO Episode Summary: Today's guest is Russ Cofano , the CEO and President of Collabra Technologies , and he is currently based in Redmond City, ar...

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April 4, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Brad Allen, Owner - The Art of Real Est…

The ART of Real Estate was founded with one question: What if buying and selling real estate could be a great experience? Today, Bill Risser sits down with the firm’s Broker-in-Charge and owner, Brad Allen. Brad shares how hi...

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March 28, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Nate Joens - Co-Founder, Structurely

Episode Summary: Meet today’s guest, Nate Joens , Co-Founder of “ Structurely ,” a technology company that builds AI based out of Ames, Iowa. Nate also grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. In this episode, I sit with Nate, discussing...

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