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Aug. 1, 2023

Episode 358 – 8th Anniversary Episode with special guests – Sean Carp…

August 1, 2023 is the 8th anniversary of The Real Estate Sessions podcast. I thought I would do 10 episodes, just to understand the process of recording, editing and publishing a podcast. I quickly discovered that my curiosit...

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July 25, 2023

Episode 357 – Jim Remley, Principal Broker – John L Scott Real Estate

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 ...

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July 18, 2023

Episode 356 – Short Cuts with Katie Day, Team Lead for MoveMeToTX Tea…

In this episode of Real Estate Sessions, Bill Risser and Katie Day catch up since the last episode 18 months ago and discuss the importance of video content for their business and the impact of technology on the real estate …

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July 11, 2023

Episode 355 – Stuart Sim, Head of Industry Development – Chime

Bill Risser and Stuart Sim discussed the importance of technology in the real estate industry, including user adoption, onboarding, and team performance tracking. Despite growing up in Montreal and being a fan of the Bruins, ...

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July 4, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Tiffany McQuaid, President, McQuaid & C…

From August of 2018 Episode 153 – The podcast heads to Naples, Florida to visit with Tiffany McQuaid, President and Founder of McQuaid & Co. We follow Tiffany’s story from Akron, OH through Youngstown State (Go Penguins!), an...

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June 27, 2023

Episode 354 - Ron Shuffield, CEO/President - Berkshire Hathaway Home …

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 H...

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June 20, 2023

Episode 353 - Short Cuts with Joe Rand, Author and National Speaker -…

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 hi...

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June 13, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Randing and Raving #18 with Joe Rand

Are you eager to hear some interesting and entertaining conversations about the real estate industry? The Real Estate Sessions with your host, Bill Risser, has got you covered! In this episode, Bill interviews Joe Rand, Chief...

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June 6, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Randing and Raving with Joe Rand #7

On this blast from the past, Joe answers eXp Realty Team Lead Jeff Sibbach of The Sibbach Team questions about the number of agents in the National Association of Realtors. Cheerrs!

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May 31, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Randing and Raving with Joe Rand #12

Enjoy this blast from the past! This week, Joe is presented with an ethical dilemma. You notice something in your groceries that you didn’t pay for. What do you do? There are a couple more twists you will hear on …

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May 23, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Joe Rand and Randing and Raving

Another Real Estate Sessions Rewind as I continue my Holiday break. Will wonders never cease? Will Joe ever fail to rant about any question? This week, a national speaker, Sean Carpenter, gets the Rand Treatment and his quest...

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May 16, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Ashley Houseman, Team Leader, Ohana Hom…

Ashley Houseman_ Show Notes Authenticity, no doubt, is a transformative life value. But have you ever thought of it as a necessary skill for a real estate agent? Meet Ashley Houseman, the Team Leader at Ohana Homes – Houseman...

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May 9, 2023

Real Estate Session Rewind - Katie Kossev - CEO/Owner, The Kossev Gro…

From Livermore to Texas and broadcast journalism to real estate investing, Katie Kossev’s career has seen game-changing pivots. But irrespective of the events, Katie has thrived, learning, and turning all the shifts and pivot...

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May 2, 2023

Episode 352 - Veronica Figueroa, eXp Realty

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 succe...

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April 25, 2023

Episode 351 - Short Cuts with Nick Bastian, Realty Executives Episode…

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 …

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April 18, 2023

Episode 350 – My Aluminum Anniversary

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 …

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April 11, 2023

Episode 349 - Russ Cofano - CEO and President - Collabra Technology I…

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, ar...

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April 4, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Brad Allen, Owner - The Art of Real Est…

The ART of Real Estate was founded with one question: What if buying and selling real estate could be a great experience? Today, Bill Risser sits down with the firm’s Broker-in-Charge and owner, Brad Allen. Brad shares how hi...

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March 28, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Nate Joens - Co-Founder, Structurely

Episode Summary: Meet today’s guest, Nate Joens , Co-Founder of “ Structurely ,” a technology company that builds AI based out of Ames, Iowa. Nate also grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. In this episode, I sit with Nate, discussing...

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March 21, 2023

Episode 348 - Kurt Uhlir, VP of Marketing and Operations - eXp World …

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 indust...

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March 14, 2023

Episode 347 - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Annual Reminder

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 Pra...

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March 7, 2023

Real Estate Sessions Rewind -Sarita Dua, Principal Broker At Keller W…

Are you goal-oriented? Are you sure you’re in the right place right now professionally? Develop the entrepreneurial mindset you need that can drive you to reach more success. Tune into this episode as Principal Broker Sarita ...

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Feb. 28, 2023

Episode 346 – Short Cuts with Sue “Pinky” Benson, Episode 85 – March …

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 …

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Feb. 21, 2023

Episode 345, Amy Chorew – President, Curated Learning

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 updat...

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