Episodes

Episode 351 - Short Cuts with Nick Bastian, Realty Executives Episode 9, Sep 29th, 2015
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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Episode 350 – My Aluminum Anniversary
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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Episode 349 - Russ Cofano - CEO and President - Collabra Technology Inc
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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Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Brad Allen, Owner - The Art of Real Estate
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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Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Nate Joens - Co-Founder, Structurely
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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Episode 348 - Kurt Uhlir, VP of Marketing and Operations - eXp World Holdings
March 21, 2023

Episode 348 - Kurt Uhlir, VP of Marketing and Operations - eXp World …

Bill sits down with Kurt Uhlir, a leading expert in disruptive technology and deliberate innovation. He is a globally-recognized marketer, entrepreneur, speaker, and the lead inventor of disruptive technologies in five indust...

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Episode 347 - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Annual Reminder
March 14, 2023

Episode 347 - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Annual Reminder

As I do every March, it's another episode dedicated to promoting regular screening for you and your loved ones for colorectal cancer. As a survivor from 2012, I speak from experience. If it wasn't for a persistent General Pra...

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Real Estate Sessions Rewind -Sarita Dua, Principal Broker At Keller Williams Realty Professionals from June 2022
March 7, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind -Sarita Dua, Principal Broker At Keller W…

Are you goal-oriented? Are you sure you’re in the right place right now professionally? Develop the entrepreneurial mindset you need that can drive you to reach more success. Tune into this episode as Principal Broker Sarita ...

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Episode 346 – Short Cuts with Sue “Pinky” Benson, Episode 85 – March 14th, 2017
Feb. 28, 2023

Episode 346 – Short Cuts with Sue “Pinky” Benson, Episode 85 – March …

I am thrilled to re-visit with Sue Pinky Benson on this Short Cuts episode. Back in March 2017, Sue was my guest on Episode 85. For the Short Cuts interview, we find out what was the biggest event for Sue since the last time ...

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Episode 345, Amy Chorew – President, Curated Learning
Feb. 21, 2023

Episode 345, Amy Chorew – President, Curated Learning

Real Estate Sessions - Episode 345 - Amy Chorew Bill sits down with Amy Chorew, President of Curated Learning, a consulting company that helps proptech and real estate companies keep their training content and platforms updat...

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Episode 344 – Thad Wong and Mike Golden, co-Founders and co CEO’s of @properties and Co CEO’s of Christie’s International Real Estate
Feb. 14, 2023

Episode 344 – Thad Wong and Mike Golden, co-Founders and co CEO’s of …

You've undoubtedly heard various business names, but @properties for a real estate company? There has to be a compelling story behind that name. Listen in and get the story behind the naming from my guests Thaddeus Wong and M...

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Episode 343 - Short Cuts with Phil Sexton, Episode 144 - June 8, 2018
Feb. 7, 2023

Episode 343 - Short Cuts with Phil Sexton, Episode 144 - June 8, 2018

Another quick hit to catch up with a guest from the past. Phil Sexton was last on in June 2018. I ask Phil about the best thing to happen since then, what's the last thing he broke on his Ford Raptor while off-roading, what's...

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Episode 342 - Ronna Chew, The Bob and Ronna Group, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Penfed Realty
Jan. 31, 2023

Episode 342 - Ronna Chew, The Bob and Ronna Group, Berkshire Hathaway…

How did a Fine Arts degree holder with a background in theater and entertainment become one of the USA's most known real estate agents? It happened out of necessity when Ronna Chew and her husband had to buy new homes because...

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The Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Enlai Chu, Founder, Productive App
Jan. 24, 2023

The Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Enlai Chu, Founder, Productive App

The Productive App will prepare you for the call before you even answer the call. This app is really useful, especially in real estate, because of all the little details you can have in your calls. The Productive Call Assista...

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Episode 341 – Jeremias “JMan” Maneiro, Speaker, Emcee, REALTOR
Jan. 17, 2023

Episode 341 – Jeremias “JMan” Maneiro, Speaker, Emcee, REALTOR

AI and automation are everywhere—the buzz is on the rise, even in the real estate space, and many are worried. But should you? What can you do to keep your business thriving during monumental change? Hone in on your creativit...

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Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Bill Lublin, CEO Century 21 Advantage Gold
Jan. 10, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Bill Lublin, CEO Century 21 Advantage G…

In this TRES Rewind, we revisit Bill Lublin, gentleman, and man about town, co-creator of E-PRO and emcee for many NAR TechEdge events, including the Tampa event on July 19th. Check out NARTechEdge.com for more details. Enjoy...

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Episode 340 - Kendall Bonner, Owner of RE/MAX Capital Realty, The Kendall Bonner Team & Compass Consulting & Solutions, LLC
Jan. 3, 2023

Episode 340 - Kendall Bonner, Owner of RE/MAX Capital Realty, The Ken…

Are you feeling stuck in a career that doesn't fulfill you? Take a chance and follow your heart - it might lead you down a path to career satisfaction. Owner of RE/MAX Capital Realty, Kendall Bonner, was a lawyer for 20 years...

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Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Katie Day, Team Lead, MoveMeToTexas Team, Powered by Real Broker, LLC
Dec. 27, 2022

Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Katie Day, Team Lead, MoveMeToTexas Tea…

Real estate is not just grinding content for your online marketing strategies and waiting for people to come knocking on your door. In reality, you have to put in a lot of work and effort to produce engaging materials that re...

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Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Barb Betts, Owner/Broker – The RECollective
Dec. 20, 2022

Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Barb Betts, Owner/Broker – The RECollec…

Do you want a steady stream of repeat and referral business? Bill Risser introduces Barb Betts , the Owner and CEO of The RECollective . Barb shares how building a real estate business through relationships is her primary foc...

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Episode 339 - Short Cuts with Sean Carpenter, Episode #5
Dec. 13, 2022

Episode 339 - Short Cuts with Sean Carpenter, Episode #5

My 5th guest, and the most often heard guest on The Real Estate Sessions, Sean Carpenter, returns for his Short Cuts episode. Sean's speaking career has taken off on a national level, and having seen over 20 of his presentati...

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Episode 338 – Rick DeLuca, Regional Owner at EXIT Realty
Dec. 6, 2022

Episode 338 – Rick DeLuca, Regional Owner at EXIT Realty

You think you can beat your competitors by simply offering more services than they do to their customers, right? But that’s until you hear this conversation with Rick on the Real Estate Sessions podcast today. In his words, “...

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Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Jeff Lobb, Founder and CEO - SparkTank Media
Nov. 29, 2022

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Jeff Lobb, Founder and CEO - SparkTank …

Episode Summary: Our guest today shares his unique take on the “people business” of real estate. Joining us is Jeff Lobb, the founder, and CEO of SparkTank Media, a speaking, training, and coaching company that focuses on sal...

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Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Amy Ransdell, CMO – REVA Global
Nov. 22, 2022

Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Amy Ransdell, CMO – REVA Global

For Episode 289, I venture into the world of virtual assistants with Amy Ransdell, CMO of REVA Global. More and more Realtors are harnessing the power of virtual assistants. As Amy points out, 90% of agent work involves the p...

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Episode 337 - Joe Herrera, Broker and Co-Founder, The Joe Taylor Group
Nov. 15, 2022

Episode 337 - Joe Herrera, Broker and Co-Founder, The Joe Taylor Group

We all know Las Vegas as a hotspot for gambling, fine dining, entertainment, nightlife, and, technically, anything fun. But what does Life look like for a real estate broker there? Joe Herrera is a Las Vegas area Realtor, Bro...

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