Episodes

Our guest today has been in the real estate technology industry for twenty-eight years and has even been listed on the Swanepoel “Power 200”, a list of the most influential people in real estate. Our guest today is Greg Robertson, Co-Founder of W+R Studios, the makers of the Cloud Agent Suite. In this episode, join Greg and I as we discuss how Greg’s company revolutionized CMAs and the value of agents. We also dive into what Comparative Market Analysis has become over the past thirty years and ...

Today, our guest has been recognized as one of Inman News 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate and lives by the philosophy to build relationships, solve problems, and have fun! Our guest is Sean Carpenter, CEO and Founder of Sean Speaks, and a Coldwell Banker agent in Columbus, Ohio. I am thrilled to have him back on the podcast after being one of The Real Estate Sessions’ first guests. In this episode, join Sean and me as we dive into the world of training and presentations as Sean share...

Episode Summary: Today, our guest is Mark Choey, Co-Founder of HighNote Labs, a software company that holds the mission to provide innovative tools for the top agents in real estate. In this episode, join Mark and me as we dive into some of Mark's most significant accomplishments and his companies' impact on San Francisco's neighborhoods. We also discuss Mark Choey's latest venture, HighNote Labs, launching later this year! Top Takeaways: Mark Choey's Advice for New Agents "You need to thin...

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 265: Host: BILL RISSER Guest: NINA DOSANJH Our guest today has a real passion for serving her clients. She facilitates her clients in the navigation of real estate in the San Francisco area. Our guest today is Nina Dosanjh, Director of Strategic Alliances and Technology at Vanguard Properties, and most recently the President of the San Francisco Association of Realtors. In this episode, join Nina and me as we navigate some of the Bay Area's biggest m...

Episode Summary In this episode of The Real Estate Sessions Podcast, I'm joined by Sam Staskal of eXp Realty in South Central Wisconsin. Though she is relatively new to the industry, Sam has had a unique experience that allowed her authentic self to be shared with the public through a comedic lens. By narrating her experience on Facebook Live, Sam went viral and opened up a conversation about being able to laugh at oneself. Join us today as we learn about Sam's beginnings as a Realtor, her uniqu...

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 the podcast host of Roadmap to Grow Your Business, a podcast offering more insights into growing your business through referral. In this episode, join Stacey and me to learn new tactics to help grow your business and the best ways to generate referrals without asking. We a...

Episode Summary: Our guest today once worked as a chemical engineer at Chevron. He now has over thirty-six years of real estate industry experience that helps him provide great insights for industry agents. Joining us is Ira Serkes, Real Estate Specialist at Compass Realty. Ira and his wife Carol specialize in helping sell and buy homes in Berkeley and the surrounding communities. In this episode, join Ira and me to discover some of the advice Ira has to share from being in the industry for ov...

Neal Oates got his real estate start working under houses as a Terminix employee. Thanks to the guidance of a few genuine mentors, his business background and entrepreneurial spirit— it wasn't long before he branched out on his own. Today, based in Miami, Neal serves as the broker-owner of World Renowned Real Estate. He sits down to talk about his journey to the world of real estate and how he’s giving back to the industry. He shares the pillars of excellence, service, leadership, and growth th...

Episode Summary: Our guest today brings us on a different avenue of real estate and home buying regarding what climate change may bring in the future. Joining us is Skylar Olsen, Principal Economist at ClimateCheck, a brand-new platform making it possible to rate real estate based on the expected future climate changes in the area. Skylar Olsen is also the Founder of Reimagine Economics, an economic consultancy and blog that bridges the gap between companies and professionals regarding data sha...

Episode Summary: Our guest took a non-traditional route to reach her success today and was able to work her way up to be the CEO of MRED in Chicago, IL. Joining us is Rebecca Jensen, the President, and CEO of Midwest Real Estate Data, or MRED, an MLS company providing services to the Chicagoland area. Rebecca truly is making "industry magic" happen in the real estate world. In this episode, join Rebecca and me to hear how Rebecca's choices led her to be the leader of one of the largest MLS compa...

Monica Weakley’s real estate experience includes being the owner and lead agent of The Weakley Team and holding a leadership position (Team Leader) at Keller Williams Advisors’ market center for five years. She coached and trained other agents to run successful businesses of their own. She is now with eXp Realty. Today, Monica focuses on her own coaching business (My Coach, Monica – powered by The National Coaching League). Her specialty is coaching salespeople who want to grow their business th...

Episode Summary: Today, our guest breaks the record for the broker-owners interviewed on the show being the first broker-owner who has owned their brokerage for almost 40 years! Joining us is Gloria Frazier, the broker-owner of ERA American Real Estate residing in the Florida Panhandle of Destin and Fort Walton Beach area. Gloria has built a trusted base of agents to handle all aspects of real estate and rental management in the Northwestern part of Florida. In this episode, join Gloria and me...

Our guest today is a very resourceful and accomplished individual who strives to help and teach others. Joining us is Missy Bentley, a realtor with EXP Realty in Evansville, Indiana. Missy is an avid sports fan, places a strong emphasis on relationships, and has a deep love for Twitter. Missy has over 16 years of experience in sales, marketing, and media, which she uses to her advantage to help better her community. In this episode, join Missy and me to find out why relationships are the key to ...

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 sales, marketing, and technology in the real estate, mortgage, and title industries. An international speaker and innovator, Jeff is more than a coach. With almost thirty years in the industry, Jeff is an advisor, a strategist, a business planner, and a training specialist for ...

In episode 255, I share a bit more of the decision to leave Fidelity National Financial after 20 years for an opportunity with RateMyAgent, an Australian based company striving to help agent harness the power of verified reviews that are tied to transactions. It's a rare "no guest" episode, so I keep it under 10 minutes! Enjoy! Connect: Find | THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS At TheRealEstateSessions.com Find | Bill Risser At bill.risser@ratemyagent.com On Twitter On Facebook On Youtube RATE & ...

Episode Summary: Today, our guest has spoken nationally on the topic of marketing for luxury properties and has even created a luxury designation offered to interested realtors. Joining us is Michael LaFido, a real estate consultant and top-producing realtor for the past twenty years. Michael shares his insights into the high-end luxury market and how it has been crucial to his success. In this episode, join Michael and me as we discuss some of the secrets to getting into the luxury market and ...

Episode Summary: Our guest today is part of Facebook's real estate marketing global solutions team. Joining us is Scott Shapiro, a Client Partner who has been with Facebook for over eight years with an impressive background in advertising and marketing. Scott brings an exciting look into Facebook and the best tools for Realtors and real estate industry members to get the most out of Facebook's functionalities. In this episode, join Scott and me as we discuss Facebook's impact on the real estate...

Episode Summary: Today, our guest has received the highest designation from the Appraisal Institute that he has earned with his incredible background in the real estate market. Joining us is John Barkett, Member of Appraisal Institute, as well as commercial and residential broker. John has a vast knowledge of what is happening in this market while offering a fresh perspective on what is happening in the industry. In this episode, join John and I as we discuss John’s early start in the real est...

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 strong player in the real estate industry with skills surrounding the industry's analytical side, business planning, and trend analysis. In this episode, join Stefan and me as we discuss how Stefan's eclectic background led him to the success he has today. We discuss how Stefan...

Episode Summary: Our guest today has served as president of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and is the author of an upcoming book on how to hack happiness. Joining us is Mike Simonsen, co-founder, and CEO of Altos Research. Altos Research is a data company with a fascinating backstory on how it became the leader for real-time real estate data. In this episode, join Mike and me as we discuss how Mike went from writing software at the age of ten to being in Silicon Valley in the late 1990s. We c...