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Episode 302 – Nate Joens, Co-Founder – Structurely
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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Episode 301 – Shelley Zavitz, Realtor and Author of “Marketing That Moves People”
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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Episode 300 – Gary Ashton, Owner and Founder of The Ashton Real Estate Group of RE/MAX Advantage
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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Episode 299 – Natalia Karayaneva, CEO – Propy
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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Episode 297 – Alex Montalenti, Co-founder and CRO, Real Grader
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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Episode 296 – Kosha Brown, Director of Business Development – BoxBrownie.com
Oct. 26, 2021

Episode 296 – Kosha Brown, Director of Business Development – BoxBrow…

Episode Summary: We are introducing our guest for this episode, Kosha Brown , the Director of Business Development, BoxBrownie.com . She is based in the San Francisco Bay area. Kosha grew up in Northern Arizona, Flagstaff are...

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Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Avery Carl, The Short Term Shop
Oct. 19, 2021

Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Avery Carl, The Short Term Shop

A first for The Real Estate Sessions, our guest specializes in short-term vacation rentals. This interesting strategy is where our guest found the niche that she has made into a very successful investing business. Avery Carl ...

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Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Stacey Randall Brown – Growing Your Business By Referral
Oct. 12, 2021

Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Stacey Randall Brown – Growing Your Bus…

Episode Summary:Our guest today is a Chief Referral Ninja Master, who helps others grow their business using referrals. Joining us is Stacey Brown Randall, a coaching consultant, award-winning author, and speaker. Stacey is...

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Episode 295 – Wendy Pollack, Realtor and Professional Development Specialist – Cypress Realty
Oct. 5, 2021

Episode 295 – Wendy Pollack, Realtor and Professional Development Spe…

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 295: Host: BILL RISSER Guest: WENDY POLLACK Episode Summary: Meet today's guest Wendy Pollack , a realtor and a Professional Development Specialist at Real Living Cypress Realty in For...

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Episode 294 – Florin Patrascoiu, Owner/Broker – RE/MAX Premier
Sept. 28, 2021

Episode 294 – Florin Patrascoiu, Owner/Broker – RE/MAX Premier

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 294: Host: BILL RISSER Guest: FLORIN PATRASCOIU Episode Summary: Our guest this week is Florin Patrascoiu , the broker/owner of RE/MAX Premier . He is based in Wesley Chapel, northeast...

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Episode 293 – J. Philip Faranda, Owner/Broker J. Philip Real Estate
Sept. 21, 2021

Episode 293 – J. Philip Faranda, Owner/Broker J. Philip Real Estate

Resources Mentioned: Episode Summary: Meet today's guest, J. Philip Faranda , the founder and broker of J. Philip Real Estate based in Westchester County. In this episode, I sit with Phil, who is based in the suburbs north of...

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Episode 292 – Jerry Valentine, CEO/Founder of Renter Mentor
Sept. 14, 2021

Episode 292 – Jerry Valentine, CEO/Founder of Renter Mentor

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 292: Host: BILL RISSER Guest: JERRY VALENTINE Episode Summary: Meet our guest, Jerry Valentine , the founder of the Renter Mentor Organization and is currently based in Columbus, Ohio....

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Episode 291- Dr. Brad O’Connor, Chief Economist, Florida Realtors
Sept. 7, 2021

Episode 291- Dr. Brad O’Connor, Chief Economist, Florida Realtors

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 291: Host: BILL RISSER Guest: Dr. BRAD O'CONNOR Episode Summary Meet our guest in this episode, Dr. Brad O'Connor , Chief Economist at the Florida Association of Realtors, currently ba...

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Real Estate Session Rewind - Stefan Swanepoel, CEO T3 Sixty
Aug. 31, 2021

Real Estate Session Rewind - Stefan Swanepoel, CEO T3 Sixty

Our guest for Episode 250 is one of the most influential real estate experts in the industry today. Joining us is Stefan Swanepoel, an American business executive, author, and C.E.O. and chairman of T3 Sixty. Stefan is a stro...

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Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Jim Walberg, The Bay Area Team, Compass
Aug. 24, 2021

Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Jim Walberg, The Bay Area Team, Compass

Episode Summary: Meet our guest for this episode, Jim Walberg , born in southern California and is currently based in San Francisco. In this episode, I sit with Jim, and he shares his journey into Real Estate, up to date work...

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Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Kendyl Young, Broker/Owner of Diggs
Aug. 17, 2021

Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Kendyl Young, Broker/Owner of Diggs

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 89: Host: BILL RISSER Guest: KENDYL YOUNG Episode Summary: Meet today's guest, Kendyl Young , the owner/broker of Diggs , based out of Glendale, California. In this episode, I sit with...

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Randing and Raving #20
Aug. 13, 2021

Randing and Raving #20

In the last episode before a quick summer break, Joe handles Ryan Bokros' question regarding the ability to be successful as a part-time agent. Of course, Joe has something to say about Ryan's favorite team, the Cheatin' Astr...

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Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Matt Beall, CEO, Principal Broker – Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers
Aug. 10, 2021

Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Matt Beall, CEO, Principal Broker – Haw…

Episode Summary: Introducing today's guest, Matt Beall , born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A, currently residing in Kauai Island, Hawaii. I sit with Matt, the CEO and Principal Broker of Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokera...

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Randing and Raving #19
Aug. 6, 2021

Randing and Raving #19

This week, the question for Joe is industry-related and it's from an industry professional north of the border! Listen in for our first Canadian call!!

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Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Lauren Walker, Senior Director of Account Strategy, Inman News
Aug. 3, 2021

Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Lauren Walker, Senior Director of Accou…

Episode Summary: Meet today's guest, Lauren Walker , Senior Director of Account Strategy at Inman , currently based in Durham, North Carolina. In this episode, I sit with Lauren, raised in the western suburbs of Chicago, alre...

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Randing and Raving #18
July 30, 2021

Randing and Raving #18

Joe tackles the question of all questions - Would you rather fight a horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses? Which way will he go? Listen in to find out. Thanks, Kristi Kinnelly for the great question!

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Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Jeff Chalmers, Sales Manager – Mortgage Network, Inc.
July 27, 2021

Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Jeff Chalmers, Sales Manager – Mortgage…

The irrepressible, Massachusetts-born Jeff Chalmers joins the Real Estate Sessions for Episode 24. Jeff has been in lending for 25 years, yet is not the typical lender. With a closing background, he brings a uniques perspecti...

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Randing and Raving #17
July 23, 2021

Randing and Raving #17

Joe Rand takes on another Jay Thompson question. This time, it is all about the DOJ and NAR suit.

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Episode 290 – Sherry Chris – CEO – Realogy Expansion Brands Portfolio
July 20, 2021

Episode 290 – Sherry Chris – CEO – Realogy Expansion Brands Portfolio

On Episode 290, I chat with Sherry Chris, one of my favorite executives in real estate. I have seen her present numerous times at many different events, including every Inman Connect event since she discovered Inman News at a...

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