Episodes

Episode 355 – Stuart Sim, Head of Industry Development – Chime
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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Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Tiffany McQuaid, President, McQuaid & Co.
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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Episode 354 - Ron Shuffield, CEO/President - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services EWM Realty
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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Episode 353 - Short Cuts with Joe Rand, Author and National Speaker - July 2019
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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Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Ashley Houseman, Team Leader, Ohana Homes - Houseman Team powered by eXp Realty
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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Real Estate Session Rewind - Katie Kossev - CEO/Owner, The Kossev Group
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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Episode 352 - Veronica Figueroa, eXp Realty
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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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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