🚀 In this episode, Misty with Bacon Realty Group sits down with Pierr Castillo, President & CEO of Top Star Marketing in Houston. Pierr shares how his career in financial services, retail, and Chick-fil-A marketing shaped his entrepreneurial journey, leading him to build multiple businesses including Top Star Marketing, Bravo Party Ventures, and a Fajita Pete’s franchise. He opens up about business growth, community networking, franchising, and the mindset shifts required to scale as an entrepreneur.

🎧 Hosted by: Misty

👤 Guest:🏡 Pierr Castillo – President & CEO of Top Star Marketing, CEO of Bravo Party Ventures, Franchise Owner of Fajita Pete’s

Pierr Castillo is the President and CEO of Top Star Marketing in Houston, specializing in high-impact brand management, sponsorship activations, and corporate event production. With years of sales and marketing experience, he expands his entrepreneurial portfolio as the CEO of Bravo Party Ventures and a franchise owner of Fajita Pete's.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Career path from corporate jobs to entrepreneurship

✔️ Building Top Star Marketing from the ground up

✔️ The role of chamber networking in business growth

✔️ Launching and navigating Bravo Party Ventures

✔️ Franchise ownership experience with Fajita Pete’s

✔️ Focus, delegation, and avoiding burnout in business

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or business owner, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Pierr Castillo:

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrcastillo/

🎧 Follow Misty:

🌐 Website → https://www.thebaconrealtygroup.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thebaconrealtygroup

📸 Gmail → [email protected]

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistybacon/

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🚀 In this insightful episode of Bits by Bacon, host Misty sits down with lifelong realtor, mentor, and author Jed Etters to discuss his journey from title runner at age 15 to becoming a successful real estate broker, mentor, and author of Shut Up and Win. Jed shares valuable lessons on sales, relationship-building, authenticity, buyer consultations, referrals, and how professionals can create meaningful connections that lead to long-term success. Whether you're in real estate, sales, or business, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom and inspiring stories.

🎧 Hosted by: Misty

👤 Guest:🏡 Jed Etters – Realtor, Mentor & Author

Jed Etters is a lifelong Realtor, sales strategist, and the author of Shut Up and Win. With over two decades of experience, he specializes in providing actionable, no-fluff sales strategies designed to help professionals break through barriers, drive revenue growth, and cultivate lasting client relationships.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Building trust through authenticity

✔️ The sales principles behind Shut Up and Win

✔️ Creating referral-based businesses

✔️ Conducting effective buyer consultations

✔️ Balancing business success with personal fulfillment

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Jed Etters:

🌐 Website → https://shutupandwin.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/ShutUpAndWInCo

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shut_up_and_win/

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/shutupandwin

🎧 Follow Misty:

🌐 Website → https://www.thebaconrealtygroup.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thebaconrealtygroup

📸 Gmail → [email protected]

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistybacon/
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🚀 In this inspiring episode of Bits by Bacon, host Misty sits down with Becky Khan, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Jane Around the World, to discuss the life-changing impact of transformational housing for young women aging out of foster care and facing housing insecurity. Becky shares the powerful story behind the organization’s mission, the challenges of running a housing nonprofit, and how volunteers, donors, and community partners are helping create lasting change. From transportation logistics to success stories of program graduates, this conversation highlights the importance of community, faith, mentorship, and servant leadership.

🎧 Hosted by: Misty

👤 Guest:🏡 Becky Khan – Executive Director & Co-Founder, Jane Around the World

Becky Khan is the President and co-founder of Jane Around The World, Inc., a Greater Houston-based non-profit. She oversees the organization's mission by providing transitional housing, life skills training, and mentorship through its transformational living facility.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ The inspiration behind Jane Around the World

✔️ Foster care, homelessness, and housing challenges

✔️ Transportation and nonprofit operational logistics

✔️ Volunteer opportunities and community partnerships

✔️ Stories of transformation, faith, and long-term success

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Becky Khan:

🌐 Website → https://janearoundtheworld.org/

🎧 Follow Misty:

🌐 Website → https://www.thebaconrealtygroup.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thebaconrealtygroup

📸 Gmail → [email protected]

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistybacon/

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🚀 In this episode of Bits by Bacon, host Misty sits down with seasoned broker associate Jim Atkinson to discuss his unique journey from telecommunications into real estate, building a successful real estate team, launching a continuing education school, and operating a transaction management company. Jim also shares insights into client relationships, leadership, negotiation, investing, and balancing business with life on the farm raising heritage chickens and growing food. This episode is packed with practical real estate wisdom, personal stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

🎧 Hosted by: Misty 

👤 Guest:🏡 Jim Atkinson – Broker Associate, Real Estate Educator & Business Owner

Jim Atkinson is an Associate Broker and Team Leader of the Hidden Paradise Realty Team at UTR-Texas, REALTORS, serving the Clear Lake and NASA area of Houston. With over a decade in real estate and a prior 25-year career in telecommunications as a global contracts negotiator, he brings a structured, service-focused approach to helping clients navigate real estate decisions.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Transitioning from corporate life into real estate

✔️ Building a referral-based real estate business

✔️ Teaching and mentoring agents through continuing education

✔️ The role of transaction coordinators in real estate

✔️ Investing wisdom, client care, and long-term relationships

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Jim Atkinson:

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/hiddenparadiserealtyteam/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/hiddenparadiserealtyteam/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/atkinsonjim/

🎧 Follow Misty:

🌐 Website → https://www.thebaconrealtygroup.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thebaconrealtygroup

📸 Gmail → [email protected]

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistybacon/
⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this heartfelt episode of Bits by Bacon, Misty sits down with her best friend Wendy Kellner to talk about Christian education, marriage ministry, entrepreneurship, and building community through coffee and connection. Wendy shares her passion for creating safe learning environments for children, helping couples strengthen their marriages, and co-owning a mobile coffee business in the Houston area. From faith and friendship to coffee trailer adventures and future devotional dreams, this episode is full of laughter, wisdom, and encouragement.

🎧 Hosted by: Misty

👤 Guest:🏡 Wendy Kellner – Educator, Marriage Ministry Leader & Coffee Business Co-Owner

Wendy Kellner is a retired education leader who most recently served as Director of Early Childhood at Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy, following a career spanning over three decades in education. She now remains active in her community as a volunteer with Wags and Walks, continuing her commitment to service beyond the classroom, and has also explored entrepreneurial ventures including a local coffee business.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Christian education and creating safe learning spaces

✔️ Encouraging children through individualized learning

✔️ Building a successful mobile coffee trailer business

✔️ Marriage ministry and supporting struggling couples

✔️ The power of friendship, faith, and community

✔️ Lessons learned through entrepreneurship and ministry

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Wendy Kellner:

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-kellner-3202ab18/

🎧 Follow Misty:

🌐 Website → https://www.thebaconrealtygroup.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thebaconrealtygroup

📸 Gmail → [email protected]

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistybacon/

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🚀 In this episode of Bits by Bacon, Misty sits down with Cory Thompson of Legend Home Lending to break down everything buyers need to know about credit scores, mortgage approvals, down payment assistance, and buying power. With nearly 30 years in the mortgage industry, Cory shares practical advice for improving your FICO score, explains common misconceptions about buying a home, and offers encouraging life wisdom for anyone pursuing success in business and life.

🎧 Hosted by: Misty

👤 Guest:🏡 Cory Thompson – Mortgage Lending Expert at Legend Home Lending

Cory Thompson is a mortgage loan officer with Legend Home Lending, bringing nearly three decades of experience in the Texas market. He is a multiple President’s Club honoree and has earned numerous production awards throughout his career, along with extensive experience leading and developing loan officers.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ How FICO scores impact mortgage approvals

✔️ The quickest ways to improve your credit

✔️ What lenders look for when approving buyers

✔️ Myths about needing 20% down to buy a home

✔️ Texas down payment assistance options explained

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Cory Thompson:

🌐 Website → https://legendhomelending.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/cory.thompson.71271/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-thompson-63023716

🎧 Follow Misty:

🌐 Website → https://www.thebaconrealtygroup.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thebaconrealtygroup

📸 Gmail → [email protected]

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistybacon/
⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this episode, Misty Bacon Rinner sits down with certified master inspector Brian Smith to break down the home inspection process for buyers. From the “Big Five” systems every inspector evaluates to reducing buyer anxiety and understanding inspection reports, Brian shares expert insights from his engineering background. Plus, hear real-life inspection stories, tips for first-time homeowners, and why attending your inspection can make all the difference.

🎧 Hosted by: Misty Bacon Rinner

👤 Guest:🏡 Brian Smith – Certified Master Inspector & Founder of Smith Group Property Inspections

Brian Smith is the founder of Smith Group Property Inspections, serving the Greater Houston area. He is a Certified Master Inspector® and licensed home and termite inspector in Texas, as well as a TREC-approved real estate education provider. With a background in electrical engineering and industrial construction, he brings advanced technical expertise to residential and commercial property inspections.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ The Big Five systems every home inspection covers

✔️ How to reduce fear around inspection findings

✔️ The importance of attending your inspection

✔️ Common home issues and how to prioritize repairs

✔️ Collaboration between inspectors and real estate agents

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Brian Smith:

🌐 Website → https://www.getyourhouseinspected.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/smithgroupinspections/

🎧 Follow Misty:🌐 Website → https://www.thebaconrealtygroup.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thebaconrealtygroup

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistybacon/
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🚀 In this episode of Bits by Bacon, host Misty sits down with the owner of a beloved local restaurant in LaPorte, Texas, to explore his journey from Brooklyn to building a five-star dining destination. They discuss his early roots in the meat business, his vision for creating a unique fine dining experience, and how quality, consistency, and adaptability shaped his success—even through challenges like COVID.

🎧 Hosted by: Misty – Bacon Realty Group

👤 Guest:🏡 Joe Bertuglia  – Restaurateur & Owner of Main 101

Joe Bertuglia is the President and Chef-Owner of Main 101 Grill & Bar in La Porte, Texas. He leads both the culinary direction and day-to-day operations of the restaurant, overseeing a menu that blends New American cuisine with global influences. In addition to his work in the kitchen, he has been involved in regional hospitality and tourism initiatives supporting the Bay Area Houston community.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Transitioning from New York to Texas business ownership

✔️ The role of quality control in restaurant success

✔️ Creating a unique fine dining concept

✔️ Navigating challenges like COVID

✔️ Building a lasting legacy through customer experience

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Joe Bertuglia:

🌐 Website → https://www.main101.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Main101

🎧 Follow Misty:

🌐 Website → https://www.thebaconrealtygroup.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thebaconrealtygroup

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistybacon/
⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this debut episode, Misty introduces Bits by Bacon, a podcast where real estate meets real life. With years of experience in the industry, she shares what truly matters when buying or selling a home, breaks down common misconceptions, and gives five essential tips every buyer and seller should know before starting their journey. It’s not just about property—it’s about building a life you love.

🎧 Hosted by: Misty

🏡 Misty – Real Estate Professional & Host of Bits by Bacon

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Understanding affordability through monthly payments

✔️ Why your first home is a stepping stone

✔️ The impact of home condition on value

✔️ Navigating changing real estate markets

✔️ The value of a strong real estate team

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

🎧 Follow Misty:

🌐 Website → https://www.thebaconrealtygroup.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thebaconrealtygroup

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistybacon/

⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Bits by Bacon is a light and conversational podcast hosted by Houston Realtor Misty Bacon Renner.

Each episode highlights the people and stories that make Houston special, from local business owners and community leaders to industry professionals and everyday voices in the city. Along the way, Misty shares helpful insights about real estate, homeownership, and life in Houston, making the show both informative and approachable.

It’s community, conversation, and real estate, served with humor, curiosity, and heart.