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Aug. 30, 2022

Episode 327 – Christina Pappas, President – Florida Realtors and Vice…

Christina Pappas_ Show Notes Did you know that relationship-building is, if not the most, then ONE of the most essential skills a Realtor must possess? Christina Pappas, our guest for today's episode, is a third-generation Re...

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Aug. 23, 2022

Episode 326 – Ashley Houseman, Team Leader, Ohana Homes – Houseman Te…

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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Aug. 16, 2022

Real Estate Session Rewind - Lynn Johnson, Founder – My Southern View…

“Loving on people and having those good relationships is the foundation for any successful business. If you love on your people, and you show how much they mean to you, then they’re going to show you how much they respect …

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Aug. 9, 2022

REAL Estate Sessions Rewind - Cliff Long, CEO - Orlando Regional Real…

In this episode of The Real Estate Sessions, Bill speaks with Cliff Long, CEO of the Orlando Regional Realtors Association. He shares his career journey- from an entitled young man who was groomed to be the CEO to a strugglin...

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Aug. 2, 2022

Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Ines Hegedus Garcia, Avanti Way – Direc…

Episode Summary: I am pleased to introduce today’s guest Ines Hegedus Garcia, one of the original bloggers on Real Estate, based in Miami, originally from Venezuela. In this episode, I sit with Ines, writer of the blog “Miami...

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July 26, 2022

The Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Joe Schutt - Owner/Broker - Unit Re…

Today’s guest, Joe Schutt, is a broker and the owner of Unit Realty Group in Boston. Although he spent his childhood growing up in West Springfield, Massachusetts, he moved to Boston 23 years ago. In this episode, I sit with …

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July 19, 2022

The Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Natalia Karayaneva, CEO Propy

Episode Summary: Guest: NATALIA KARAYANEVA Episode Summary: Meet our guest in this episode, Natalia Karayaneva, CEO of Propy and serial entrepreneur born and raised in Russia. In this episode, I sit with Natalia as she explai...

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July 12, 2022

Episode 325 – Todd Schroth, Schroth Team Brokered By eXp Realty

What are you doing right now to help you succeed in the long run? Join your host Bill Risser as he talks with Todd Schroth about elevating real estate standards. Todd has spent the last 20 years vested in the …

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July 5, 2022

Episode 324 – Jeff Dinter, CEO – Gravy

If you want to find answers and succeed in the real estate industry, particularly regarding home ownership, you have to be willing to research and talk to people. How can you close deals and get consumers to feel confident ab...

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June 28, 2022

Episode 323 – Sarita Dua, Principal Broker At Keller Williams Realty …

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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June 21, 2022

Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Jason Pantana, Business Coach and Natio…

Real estate professionals who put themselves in coaching compared to those who don’t, do better. When it comes to real estate coaching, look no further than Tom Ferry. Jason Pantana , business coach and National Speaker for T...

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June 14, 2022

Episode 322 – Brittany Ranew, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

Before moving to St. Petersburg and working in Premier Sotheby's International Realty , Brittany Ranew lived in Mobile, Alabama. And, life there was slower so Brittany really had to re-adjust to everything. She later found th...

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June 7, 2022

Episode 321 – Brad Allen, Broker/Owner of The Art of Real Estate

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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May 31, 2022

Episode 320 – Marnie Blanco, VP of Industry Relations – Pacaso

How does real estate technology help you grow your business? This episode is just right for you to answer that question. Marnie Blanco has 24 years of experience in industry relations, business development, product management...

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May 24, 2022

Episode 319 – Joe Rand, Chief Creative Officer, Howard Hanna Rand Rea…

Admit it or not, we have different treatments to the buy-side of things compared to the selling side in real estate. In this episode, Joe Rand provides examples of these differences. Joe is the Chief Creative Officer of Howar...

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May 17, 2022

Episode 318 – Cole Slate, Broker/Owner Slate Real Estate

In this episode of The Real Estate Sessions, Bill Risser sits down with an experienced broker and real estate owner, Cole Slate . Cole is the owner of Slate Real Estate in St. John’s Country, Jacksonville, Florida. He is a …

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May 10, 2022

Episode 317 – Stacey Soleil, Head Of Community And Industry Relations…

Do you want to thrive? Then you need to learn how to talk to people. Bill Risser sits with Stacey Soleil , the Head of Community & Industry Relations at Follow Up Boss . Stacey shares how social media changed …

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May 3, 2022

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Sherry Chris - CEO – Realogy Expansion …

On Episode 290, I chat with Sherry Chris, one of my favorite executives in real estate. I have seen her present numerous times at many different events, including every Inman Connect event since she discovered Inman News at a...

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April 26, 2022

Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Dr. Brad O’Connor, Chief Economist, Flo…

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 291: Host: BILL RISSER Guest: Dr. BRAD O’CONNOR Episode Summary Meet our guest in this episode, Dr. Brad O’Connor , Chief Economist at the Florida Association of Realtors, currently ba...

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April 19, 2022

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - J Philip Faranda, Owner/Broker J Philip…

Thrilled to replay this fun chat I had with Phil last September. If this is your first time hearing this, enjoy! Episode Summary: Meet today’s guest, J. Philip Faranda , the founder and broker of J. Philip Real Estate based …

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April 12, 2022

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Erinn Nobel, Chief Cultural Officer, Re…

Episode Summary: Introducing today’s guest, Erinn Nobel , the Chief Cultural Officer at Real, a national brokerage founded in 2012. Born in Anchorage, Alaska, she now makes Bellingham, Washington, her home. In this episode, I...

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April 5, 2022

Episode 316 – Mackenzie Grate, The Machree Group, LLC

Juggling two careers is never easy. For The Machree Group real estate agent Mackenzie Grate , being an educator by day and a real estate agent in her free time is a challenge. But her passion for helping other people …

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March 28, 2022

Episode 315 – Bennett Clark, RE/MAX Creative Realty

Today’s guest knows a thing or two about overcoming challenges as an aspiring figure in the real estate industry. Bennett Clark is a Realtor with RE/MAX Creative Realty and the Owner of Bennett Clark Properties, LLC . In this...

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March 22, 2022

Episode 314 – My Colon Cancer Journey – Colorectal Cancer Awareness M…

I do very few monologue style episodes, but once a year, as a colon cancer survivor myself. I share my journey, hoping it will get at least one person to get screened. Let's start with a resource that helped me …

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