Episodes

Starting a career in the real estate industry can be overwhelming. In this podcast, Bill Risser and Jim Remley discuss the importance of recruiting experienced agents and utilizing motivation as a key component to success in the real estate industry. They explain that a good relationship between the broker leader and the agents is essential and that nurses and teachers make great realtors due to their nurturing and educational approach. Technology can help brokers scale their businesses and stay...

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 Home Services EWM Realty in Miami, about the unique history and growth of the real estate industry in Miami. Find out how Ron got his start in real estate development and how his company, EWM Realty, grew to become a leader in the high-end market with over 700 agents and 10 o...

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 him to focus on speaking engagements. They talk about their love for fantasy football and baseball, and their upcoming plans for baseball games. Rand also shares his optimism towards the real estate industry despite differing views from other industry professionals. You'll als...

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 success coach to real estate teams and has sat on Zillow’s Advisory Board since 2016. Veronica has been named an Inman Influencer, and in 2017, The Figueroa Team won The Most Innovative Team of the Year by Inman for their bold partnership with the I-Buyer movement and Instant O...

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 system in Tempe. Nick became and still is an expert when it comes to what's going on and what is coming soon in Tempe. With over 30 years in the business, It was fun to chat with Nick again after first interviewing him 7 1/2 years ago in September 2015. Cheers!

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 journey. Some of you know my disdain for the term "chemotherapy." I chose therapy instead. Once you know which protocol your oncologist has determined is best for you (FOLFOX for me), the next logical step is to check out the calendar on your phone and determine the date of y...

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, around the Seattle area. In this episode, Russ discusses the importance of agents adopting digitalization to expand their sphere of influence and increase productivity. Russ also talks about his accidental but direct entry into real estate. Top Takeaways: "Seeing the problems a...

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 industries. Kurt is the VP of Marketing and Operations at eXp World Holdings. He advises leaders, from startup founders to private-equity-backed CEOs to the President of the United States. Listen in as Kurt looks back on his eclectic life and what led him down the path he is cur...

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 Practitioner, I might have kept skipping my first colonoscopy and ended up with a different result. It's a short episode, so please check it out and share it with friends. We can make a difference in so many people's lives! Cheers!

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 we talked, which iteration of Sue's pink persona does her husband and partner Josh like best, what's next for the Benson's and what is happening in real estate that has Sue's attention. All that and more for this episode. Instagram for Sue

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 updated and on the cutting edge. With industry experience spanning over four decades, Amy is an expert in helping real estate firms scale their business through consulting, training, and events. Listen in as Amy reflects on her storied career and why she decided in 1981 to make t...

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 Michael Golden, the co-CEOs and co-Founders of @properties and co-CEO's of Christie's International Real Estate. in this episode of The Real Estate Sessions. Long story short, they believed that building something bigger than themselves was the key to success and named their ...

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 next for the Sexton's and lastly, What has his interest right now in the world of real estate. It's a fun chat and Phil is as funny as ever, Cheers!

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 they often transferred to different towns. And though Ronna found it challenging back then, Bob's support, passion, and faith in them led them to a solution—get into real estate. And they did. Over time, the couple saw unbelievably humbling growth and paved their niche in ...

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 creativity and keep yourself industry-updated always, says my guest for today's episode of Real Estate Sessions, Jman Maneiro. Going from trade jobs like tooling and machining to sales and eventually real estate, one thing kept Jman moving and winning. Being creative and up-to-date a...

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 in Florida practicing criminal law, workers' compensation insurance defense, and bankruptcy law. She became a real estate agent, even though her husband took a long time to come to terms with the move. After becoming a real estate agent out of boredom and wanting to do some...

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 presentations, it is well deserved. Listen in and find out more about building relationships, solving problems and having fun! Carps Corner Sean on Facebook Sean on Instagram

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, “Don't fool yourself for a minute to think you're gonna do more than the average agent and everything in real estate.” Instead, offer little but offer it best. Do what you can with sincerity, responsibility, and discipline. Rick is a US Navy veteran who also worked with law ...

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 phone or the computer. A large portion of these tasks can be handled by a VA. Amy has worn many hats through her career – Agent, short sales, investing, coaching, training, broker, the list goes on. As a single Mom, Amy points out she does not believe balance is possible, ra...

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, Broker, Coach, and Co-Founder (currently Partner) of the Joe Taylor group, now powered by Real Broker LLC. He's also grown up and about in the city. Starting his career in mobile sales and marketing, Joe was soon drawn to the world of real estate and locked his first deal at t...

Would you default to "Yes," even when the path forward is not traveled by anyone your age? Our guest for today's episode of Real Estate Sessions quite did. Meet Nick Bailey, the CEO and President of REMAX LLC., who started his real estate career at 18. As a licensed realtor of 26 years (beginning at 21), Nick reveals his professional journey, how he's adapted to changing times, and the timeless lessons to undefeatable and consistent success in the industry. Nick attributes a large portion of his...

If you are obsessed with cold marketing and promotion because you believe it’s the only feasible way to help your business grow in today’s times, think again. The guest for this episode, Jay O’Brien, built an undefeatable real estate empire without any of that, thus breaking age-old myths with the principles of hard work and sincerity. Investing generously and gratefully in his existing customers from the beginning of his real estate career, Jay realized the massive growth he could achieve just ...

On this Short Cut episode, I catch up with Karin Carr of Savannah, Georgia. Karin is the founder of Georgia Coast Homes with REAL Brokerage, LLC, She has created a tremendous business focusing on video. The content she creates is designed to help her be found organically as people are searching for area information. She is offering a free five day workshop starting October 31st, 2022 to help others learn her secrets for using YouTube. Listen in as Karin shows you how easy it can be to use video...

I continue the Short Cut episodes with Anthony Malafronte. Anthony is the leader of the My Tampa Agent team in , you guessed it, Tampa, Florida. Anthony was my guest on Episode 86 in March of 2017. Since then, I've joined the golf league Anthony introduced me to, and we play nearly every Sunday in the same foursome. Having recently joined REAL Brokerage, LLC, Anthony shares what drove the decision to change brokerages. He also shares a bit of life as Pop Pop (grandpa) to Sophia. Reach out to ...