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

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,…
Sept. 24, 2024

The Real Estate Rewind Sessions - Jorge Guerra - Broker/Owner Real Estate Sales Force

Jorge Guerra is a seasoned veteran in the real estate industry, having founded Real Estate Salesforce, a brokerage based in Coral Gables, South Florida, at the young age of 26. With nearly 25 years of experience under his be…
Sept. 17, 2024

Episode 400 - The John Bjorlie Die Happy Tour 2024

I've known John Bjorlie for nearly 25 years. 4 years ago, john was diagnosed with terminal cancer. John has chosen to stop aggressive treatments, focusing instead on a "Die Happy Tour" to reconnect with friends and loved one…
Sept. 10, 2024

Episode 399 - Stas Matias - Broker/Owner Erin Catron & Company Real Estate

Stas Matias, a seasoned professional with nearly 14 years of experience, is the broker-owner of Erin Catron & Company Real Estate, a boutique brokerage in Punta Gorda, Florida. Having transitioned from a background in crimin…

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!

This series of posts detail my journey with Colon Cancer in 2012/2013. Please feel free to share with anyone needing help.   And Down The Stretch They Come!   I love that call in at the Kentucky Derby every spring.  One day, I wil…

Post 7 - Bumps in the Road

This series of posts detail my journey with Colon Cancer in 2012/2013. Please feel free to share with anyone needing help.   After 4 months of therapy, I’ve hit a couple of bumps in the road.   Not entirely unexpected, but I was …