Episodes

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 st...

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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 her life because...

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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 i...

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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 settle i...

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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 and one I supp...

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March 15, 2022

Episode 313 – Madeline Hammer, Executive Director Strategic Alliances…

RE/MAX LLC is one of the top real estate firms in the United States, with thousands of franchises. With many partners across the country, RE/MAX has a diverse, talented group of people at the helm. Bill Risser interviews its ...

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March 8, 2022

Episode 312 – Enlai Chu – Founder, Productive App

The Productive App will prepare you for the call before you even answer the call. This app is really useful, especially in real estate, because of all the little details you can have in your calls. The Productive Call Assista...

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March 1, 2022

Episode 311 – Barb Betts – Owner/Broker – The RECollective

Do you want a steady stream of repeat and referral business? Bill Risser introduces Barb Betts , the Owner and CEO of The RECollective . Barb shares how building a real estate business through relationships is her primary foc...

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Feb. 22, 2022

Episode 310 – Sara Sutachan – Senior Vice President Of Member Informa…

Leadership is more than just a skill; it’s a value that becomes ingrained when acquired. This episode features another great leader, Sara Sutachan . She is the Senior Vice President of Member Information for the California As...

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Feb. 15, 2022

Episode 309 – Annette Anthony – Vice President, Technology Engagement…

As business owners, our number one goal is to close more deals at the end of the day. But how can you succeed in today’s saturated real estate industry? Today, Bill Risser chats with Annette Anthony about finding more efficie...

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Feb. 8, 2022

Episode 308 – Eleni Sommerschield, COO – Wise Agent

Customer relationship management is very important in real estate. Organizing your database and customers can be very tiring, which is why CRM tools are a must! And Wise Agent is a CRM tool for all realtors out there. Join Bi...

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Feb. 1, 2022

Episode 307 – Bondilyn Jolly, CMO – Elm Street Technology

What if there’s a singular solution that automates the day-to-day activities for agents, brokers, and teams? That’s what Elm Street Technology can do for you. Bill Risser welcomes Bondilyn Jolly , the VP of Marketing at Elm S...

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Jan. 25, 2022

Episode 306 – Craig Rowe, Real Estate Technology Reporter, Inman News

Journalism has evolved through time. Covering a myriad of topics from news, to entertainment, to real estate technology, journalists have surely become versatile throughout the years. Craig Rowe , a real estate technology rep...

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Jan. 18, 2022

Episode 305 – Jason Pantana, Business Coach and National Speaker for …

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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Jan. 11, 2022

Episode 304 – Katie Day, Team Lead, MoveMeToTexas Team, Powered by Re…

Real estate is not just grinding content for your online marketing strategies and waiting for people to come knocking on your door. In reality, you have to put in a lot of work and effort to produce engaging materials that re...

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