Episodes

April 19, 2022

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - J Philip Faranda, Owner/Broker J Philip…

Thrilled to replay this fun chat I had with Phil last September. If this is your first time hearing this, enjoy! Episode Summary: Meet today’s guest, J. Philip Faranda , the founder and broker of J. Philip Real Estate based i...

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April 12, 2022

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Erinn Nobel, Chief Cultural Officer, Re…

Episode Summary: Introducing today’s guest, Erinn Nobel , the Chief Cultural Officer at Real, a national brokerage founded in 2012. Born in Anchorage, Alaska, she now makes Bellingham, Washington, her home. In this episode, I...

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April 5, 2022

Episode 316 – Mackenzie Grate, The Machree Group, LLC

Juggling two careers is never easy. For The Machree Group real estate agent Mackenzie Grate , being an educator by day and a real estate agent in her free time is a challenge. But her passion for helping other people settle i...

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March 28, 2022

Episode 315 – Bennett Clark, RE/MAX Creative Realty

Today’s guest knows a thing or two about overcoming challenges as an aspiring figure in the real estate industry. Bennett Clark is a Realtor with RE/MAX Creative Realty and the Owner of Bennett Clark Properties, LLC . In this...

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March 22, 2022

Episode 314 – My Colon Cancer Journey – Colorectal Cancer Awareness M…

I do very few monologue style episodes, but once a year, as a colon cancer survivor myself. I share my journey, hoping it will get at least one person to get screened. Let's start with a resource that helped me and one I supp...

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March 15, 2022

Episode 313 – Madeline Hammer, Executive Director Strategic Alliances…

RE/MAX LLC is one of the top real estate firms in the United States, with thousands of franchises. With many partners across the country, RE/MAX has a diverse, talented group of people at the helm. Bill Risser interviews its ...

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March 8, 2022

Episode 312 – 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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March 1, 2022

Episode 311 – Barb Betts – Owner/Broker – The RECollective

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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Feb. 22, 2022

Episode 310 – Sara Sutachan – Senior Vice President Of Member Informa…

Leadership is more than just a skill; it’s a value that becomes ingrained when acquired. This episode features another great leader, Sara Sutachan . She is the Senior Vice President of Member Information for the California As...

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Feb. 15, 2022

Episode 309 – Annette Anthony – Vice President, Technology Engagement…

As business owners, our number one goal is to close more deals at the end of the day. But how can you succeed in today’s saturated real estate industry? Today, Bill Risser chats with Annette Anthony about finding more efficie...

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Feb. 8, 2022

Episode 308 – Eleni Sommerschield, COO – Wise Agent

Customer relationship management is very important in real estate. Organizing your database and customers can be very tiring, which is why CRM tools are a must! And Wise Agent is a CRM tool for all realtors out there. Join Bi...

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Feb. 1, 2022

Episode 307 – Bondilyn Jolly, CMO – Elm Street Technology

What if there’s a singular solution that automates the day-to-day activities for agents, brokers, and teams? That’s what Elm Street Technology can do for you. Bill Risser welcomes Bondilyn Jolly , the VP of Marketing at Elm S...

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Jan. 25, 2022

Episode 306 – Craig Rowe, Real Estate Technology Reporter, Inman News

Journalism has evolved through time. Covering a myriad of topics from news, to entertainment, to real estate technology, journalists have surely become versatile throughout the years. Craig Rowe , a real estate technology rep...

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Jan. 18, 2022

Episode 305 – Jason Pantana, Business Coach and National Speaker for …

Real estate professionals who put themselves in coaching compared to those who don't, do better. When it comes to real estate coaching, look no further than Tom Ferry. Jason Pantana , business coach and National Speaker for T...

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Jan. 11, 2022

Episode 304 – Katie Day, Team Lead, MoveMeToTexas Team, Powered by Re…

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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Jan. 4, 2022

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

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. Enjoy!

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Dec. 28, 2021

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Joe Rand - Randing and Raving #11

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 ques...

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Dec. 21, 2021

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Joe Rand - Randing and Raving #16

This week, when are you furthering the conversation and when are you a one-upper? Joe shares his thoughts on this dilemma.

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Dec. 14, 2021

Episode 303 - Jay Thompson, Selectively Retired

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 303: Host: BILL RISSER Guest: JAY THOMPSON In this episode, Jay Thompson, my guest, was the first guest to be interviewed at the beginning of the podcast in 2015. Jay is a "retired" Re...

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Dec. 7, 2021

Episode 302 – 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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Nov. 30, 2021

Episode 301 – Shelley Zavitz, Realtor and Author of “Marketing That M…

Episode Summary: Meet our guest on this episode, Shelley Zavitz , previously interviewed on the podcast in 2019. Shelly is Canadian by birth but currently based in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. In the episode, I sit with Shelly as...

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Nov. 23, 2021

Episode 300 – Gary Ashton, Owner and Founder of The Ashton Real Estat…

Episode Summary: I am introducing today's guest, Gary Ashton , the Founder of the Ashton Real Estate Group of RE/MAX Advantage , the number one RE/MAX team in the world, based out of Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, I s...

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Nov. 16, 2021

Episode 299 – Natalia Karayaneva, CEO – Propy

Episode Summary: Guest: NATALIA KARAYANEVA Episode Summary: Meet our guest in this episode, Natalia Karayaneva , CEO of Propy and serial entrepreneur born and raised in Russia. In this episode, I sit with Natalia as she expla...

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Nov. 2, 2021

Episode 297 – Alex Montalenti, Co-founder and CRO, Real Grader

Episode Summary: I am thrilled to introduce today's guest, Alex Montalenti , the Co-Founder and CRO of Real Grader , a tool that helps agents with their social presence online. In this episode, I sit with Alex, a native of Lo...

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