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.

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Real Estate Sessions Rewind -The John Bjorlie Die Happy Tour 2024
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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Episode 419 - Update - The Journey of Resilience: John Bjorlie's Die Happy Tour
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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Episode 418 - Navigating the 1031 Exchange Landscape: Insights from Russell Marsan
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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Episode 417 - From Code to Commerce: Sam Mehrbod's Transition into Real Estate
May 13, 2025

Episode 417 - From Code to Commerce: Sam Mehrbod's Transition into Real Estate

The conversation with Sam Mehrbod shares the profound parallels between the arduous journey of pursuing a Ph.D. and the entrepreneurial path, emphasizing the necessity of self-reliance and resilience. In his insightful dialog...
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Episode 416 - Building Rollout: AK Lalani's Mission to Simplify Real Estate Integrations
May 6, 2025

Episode 416 - Building Rollout: AK Lalani's Mission to Simplify Real Estate Integrations

AK Lalani, the founder of Rollout, joins us to share the profound challenges associated with API integrations within the real estate sector. He elucidates how Rollout endeavors to streamline the integration process, thereby e...
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Understanding Manhattan's Unique Real Estate Environment - Episode 415 - Karla Saladino, Co-Founder Mirador Real Estate
April 29, 2025

Understanding Manhattan's Unique Real Estate Environment - Episode 415 - Karla Saladino, Co-Founder Mirador Real Estate

The conversation with Karla Saladino elucidates the intricate dynamics of real estate transactions in Manhattan, particularly highlighting the challenges posed by privacy concerns and the unique market structure that eschews ...
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Final Post - Elephants, Ants and Gelato
March 13, 2024

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…

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Post 8 - And Down The Stretch They Come!
March 13, 2024

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…

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Post 7 - Bumps in the Road
March 13, 2024

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 …

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