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.

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June 24, 2025

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - From Photographer to Innovator: Brad Filliponi, co founder of Box Brownie, on Revolutionizing Real Estate Marketing

Brad Filliponi, co-founder of BoxBrownie.com, joins us to discuss the transformative impact of technology on real estate photography and marketing. Emphasizing the importance of accessibility, Filliponi advocates for the util...

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June 17, 2025

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Lauren Toppins - Founder and Broker - Cherrywood Real Estate

In this episode, we delve into the compelling journey of Lauren Toppins, the founder and broker of Cherrywood Real Estate, who transitioned from a career as an attorney to a prominent figure in the real estate industry. Our d...

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June 10, 2025

Episode 420 - Empowering Real Estate Professionals: A Conversation with Michelle Berman-Mikel - Owner Berman Media PD

Michelle Berman-Mikel shares the autonomy inherent in the worlds of real estate and mortgage professions, emphasizing that aspiring solopreneurs must take the initiative to cultivate their own business and revenue streams. Th...

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June 3, 2025

Real Estate Sessions Rewind -The John Bjorlie Die Happy Tour 2024

John Bjorlie, a stage four prostate cancer patient, epitomizes the notion of living life fully, even in the face of terminal illness. In this episode, we explore his remarkable initiative, the "John Bjorlie Die Happy Tour 202...

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May 27, 2025

Episode 419 - Update - The Journey of Resilience: John Bjorlie's Die Happy Tour

The episode presents a deeply reflective examination of John Bjorlie’s 'Die Happy Tour', an initiative born from his desire to embrace life and connect with loved ones during his terminal illness. Bill Risser eloquently narra...

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May 20, 2025

Episode 418 - Navigating the 1031 Exchange Landscape: Insights from Russell Marsan

Russell Marsan, a distinguished expert from IPX 1031, shares the intricacies and significant advantages of 1031 exchanges, which facilitate the deferral of capital gains taxes on real estate transactions. He emphasizes the co...

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March 13, 2024

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