The Real Estate Sessions

The Real Estate Sessions

Interviews with real estate industry leaders, hosted by Bill Risser. With 25 years in the real estate industry, Bill searches out industry leaders with great stories to share. The Real Estate Sessions was selected as the 2019 Inman Innovator Award Winner for Video/Podcast Show.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 5, 2024

Episode 403 - Julie Lawrence, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Florida Property Group

Weathering Change: Julie Lawrence's Transition from News to Real Estate Julie Lawrence, a former meteorologist turned real estate agent, shares her unique journey in the real estate world on the Real Estate Sessions podcast.…
Oct. 29, 2024

Episode 402 - Lauren Toppins - Founder and Broker - Cherrywood Real Estate

Lauren Toppins, founder and broker of Cherrywood Real Estate, emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself in the competitive real estate industry. With a unique background as an attorney, Lauren shares her journey fr…
Oct. 22, 2024

Episode 401 - Quick Cuts with Carp - Sean Carpenter, Sean Speaks and Carp's Corner

Building a Bullseye: The Art of Cultivating Your Key Connections Sean Carpenter emphasizes the importance of building relationships and maintaining meaningful connections in the real estate industry. He introduces the concep…
Oct. 15, 2024

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Jackie Semerau Tait - Coach, Author, REALTOR - Realty One Group Mountain Desert

Jackie Semero Tate emphasizes the crucial role of relationships in the real estate industry, highlighting that agents are essentially small business owners. With over 20 years of experience, Jackie shares her journey from as…
Oct. 8, 2024

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - How to Stand Out in Real Estate: Tips from Matthew Rathbun

Matthew Rathbun shares insights on the evolving landscape of real estate, emphasizing the importance of adapting to consumer needs and technological advancements. He highlights how aggregators like Zillow and homes.com have …
Oct. 1, 2024

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Debbi DiMaggio - Corcoran Icon Properties

Debbi DiMaggio's journey through real estate is one of passion, adaptability, and dedication to excellence. Originating from Piedmont, California, she has built a formidable career in real estate alongside her husband, Adam,…

Recent Blog Posts

Final Post - Elephants, Ants and Gelato

This series of posts detail my journey with Colon Cancer in 2012/2013. Please feel free to share with anyone needing help.   Finally.   My therapy is complete.  I have no more “dates” with the healing orb.  No mor…

Post 8 - And Down The Stretch They Come!

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Post 7 - Bumps in the Road

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