Episodes

Resources Mentioned: Episode Summary: Meet today's guest, J. Philip Faranda , the founder and broker of J. Philip Real Estate based in Westchester County. In this episode, I sit with Phil, who is based in the suburbs north of...

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 292: Host: BILL RISSER Guest: JERRY VALENTINE Episode Summary: Meet our guest, Jerry Valentine , the founder of the Renter Mentor Organization and is currently based in Columbus, Ohio....

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...

Our guest for Episode 250 is one of the most influential real estate experts in the industry today. Joining us is Stefan Swanepoel, an American business executive, author, and C.E.O. and chairman of T3 Sixty. Stefan is a stro...

Episode Summary: Meet our guest for this episode, Jim Walberg , born in southern California and is currently based in San Francisco. In this episode, I sit with Jim, and he shares his journey into Real Estate, up to date …

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 89: Host: BILL RISSER Guest: KENDYL YOUNG Episode Summary: Meet today's guest, Kendyl Young , the owner/broker of Diggs , based out of Glendale, California. In this episode, I sit with...

In the last episode before a quick summer break, Joe handles Ryan Bokros' question regarding the ability to be successful as a part-time agent. Of course, Joe has something to say about Ryan's favorite team, the Cheatin' Astr...

Episode Summary: Introducing today's guest, Matt Beall , born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A, currently residing in Kauai Island, Hawaii. I sit with Matt, the CEO and Principal Broker of Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokera...

This week, the question for Joe is industry-related and it's from an industry professional north of the border! Listen in for our first Canadian call!!

Episode Summary: Meet today's guest, Lauren Walker , Senior Director of Account Strategy at Inman , currently based in Durham, North Carolina. In this episode, I sit with Lauren, raised in the western suburbs of Chicago, alre...

Joe tackles the question of all questions - Would you rather fight a horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses? Which way will he go? Listen in to find out. Thanks, Kristi Kinnelly for the great question!

The irrepressible, Massachusetts-born Jeff Chalmers joins the Real Estate Sessions for Episode 24. Jeff has been in lending for 25 years, yet is not the typical lender. With a closing background, he brings a uniques perspecti...

Joe Rand takes on another Jay Thompson question. This time, it is all about the DOJ and NAR suit.

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...

Joe gets question number 2 from ZillowBro, Jay Thompson – Enjoy! As promised, here is the link to Jay’s first call! https://player.captivate.fm/episode/54312441-a392-4163-b08c-371bfc2d6842

For Episode 289, I venture into the world of virtual assistants with Amy Ransdell, CMO of REVA Global. More and more Realtors are harnessing the power of virtual assistants. As Amy points out, 90% of agent work involves the p...

This week, when are you furthering the conversation and when are you a one-upper? Joe shares his thoughts on this dilemma.

Episode Summary: Introducing today's guest, Erinn Nobel , the Chief Cultural Officer at Real, a national brokerage founded in 2014. Born in Anchorage, Alaska, she now makes Bellingham, Washington, her home. In this episode, I...

This week, we get a special call from outside the United States. What country could it be? You will have to listen to find out.

Episode Summary: Meet our guest, Kristina Cusick , Broker/Owner at Town & Parish Realty. Her company is located in the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area, where she lives, although born and raised partially in Daytona Beach, Flori...

This week, Joe tackles the question of agents calling sellers that have withdrawn their listing. Not expired, but withdrawn.

THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCAST Episode 286: Host: BILL RISSER Guest: WENDY THACHER Episode Summary: Meet today's Guest, " Wendy Thacher ," a business development manager with Chicago Title in Portland, Oregon. She is also o...

This week, Joe responds to a question about "agent worth" from none other than Jeff Lobb, Founder of SpartTank Media. As always, Joe gets a bit fired up. Enjoy

As I occasionally do, this episode done monologue style, meaning no guest, just me. Good news is, it's short. Bad news is, it's just me. No cool guest sharing an amazing journey to the world of real estate. I hope …