Keeping It Real Podcast • Secrets Of Top 1% REALTORS ® • Interviews With Real Estate Brokers & Agents

In our October episode, Carrie McCormick describes what her typical week looks like. Carrie explains how to use listing presentations to make yourself stand out from your competition. Carrie also discusses the power of video as the go to tool for 2025 for story telling of the property you’re marketing. Next, Carrie discusses the importance of connection with the buying agent. Last, Carrie talks about differentiating yourself in the market you operate.

Please follow Carrie on Instagram.

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Carrie can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 312.961.4612.

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Linda Ugelow discussed the value of embracing imperfection and mistakes in your videos to build relatability. Linda also discussed developing a positive relationship with the camera as one of strategies for overcoming performance anxiety. Linda and DJ also talked about the potential benefits of using TikTok for realtors. Last Linda and DJ addressed the challenge of self-criticism when watching yourself on video and the need for self-compassion.

You can get Linda’s FREE Public Speaking Empowerment Kit here.

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You can check our Linda’s Delight in the Limelight Podcast here and buy her book “Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams” here.

Linda Ugelow can be reached here.

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Mitch Ribak talks about how he found quick success in real estate. Mitch explains that he focused on lead generation, follow-up, and business planning to build his real estate business. He discusses his modern team model that allows him to work fewer hours while being more profitable. Mitch emphasizes the importance of balancing business success with personal life and family time. Mitch highlights the importance of managing expectations, continuous improvement, and taking action on strategies learned.

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Please check out Mitch’s books here.

Mitch Ribak can be reached at 321-258-4150.

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Austin Cheviron talks about his real estate and coaching journey. Austin discusses how his vision helped him come from being broke to being the top agent in Indiana. Austin also describes how he built his team and trained them to close over 500 transactions with an average monthly budget of only 20k to do it. Last, Austin and DJ discuss the importance of educating agents in financial management.

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Austin Cheviron can be reached at [email protected] and 260-818-6428.

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Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg guides you through a video you can make this week to bring in leads.

If you’re an agent interested in learning to turn your content into cash and use video to get clients, apply ASAP for Kim’s Video Boot Camp. It’s a small group live coaching program with limited spots. Only run twice a year, apply now for the October cohort. You’ll learn how to be confident on camera, how to make high-quality videos easily and what videos to make to actually bring in leads. Join the hundreds of other agents from coast-to-coast who have learned from Kim and are now bringing in big commissions from social media.

If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!

Video Boot Camp with Kim Rittberg – small-group live coaching program, apply here ASAP.

Connect with Kim on Instagram & say hi!

Listen to The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg here.

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Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg will show you exactly how agents are bringing in commissions through video. What does it look like? What are the skills you need? What is the process?

If you’re an agent interested in learning to turn your content into cash and use video to get clients, apply ASAP for Kim’s Video Boot Camp. It’s a small group live coaching program with limited spots. Only run twice a year, apply now for the October cohort.

You’ll stop stressing about what to post and learn how to message, build a strategy and craft high-quality video easily. Join the hundreds of other agents from coast-to-coast who have learned from Kim.

Video Boot Camp with Kim Rittberg – small-group live coaching program, apply here ASAP.

If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!

Connect with Kim on Instagram & say hi!

Listen to The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg here.

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Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell.

In this episode, Chris explains what the N.A.R Clear Cooperation is. Chris and DJ discuss the pros and cons of clear cooperation. Next, Chris discusses why are agent’s connections important at this moment. Chris also talks about who is pushing against the Clear Cooperation policy and why. Last, Chris explains what changes would he personally do to the real estate policies if he had the power.

Please check Chris’ profile on LinkedIn.

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Maximiliano Götz a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the real estate business in Argentina talks about how he got into the real estate business. Max also talks about the real estate in Argentina. He shares his insight on how foreigners can invest in real estate in Argentina.

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Maximiliano Götz can be reached at [email protected] and +5491153297248.

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Real Estate Video Coach & Award-winning Marketer Kim Rittberg gives tips on how to build-in video to your other professional activities. Kim also talks about how to show what’s unique about you by using video. Last, Kim talks about the importance of being a human in the age of AI.

Let Kim know specifically what you’re doing for your business this week by dropping her a line here.

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Grab Kim’s Free Tips to Make Magnetic Video that Grows Your Revenue + a bonus How to Be Confident on Camera & Public Speaking.

Listen to The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg here.

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Phil Wells talks about how he started his career in real estate. Phil describes how he built his business without a sphere of influence in NY. Next, Phil discusses how he built his social media presence and his YouTube channel and how his YouTube channel and videos impacted his real estate business. Phil and DJ also discuss how to decide what content to provide to your audience and audio podcasts vs. video content.

Please follow Phil on Instagram here and check out his YouTube channel here.

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Phil Wells can be reached at [email protected] and +1 (917)-993-4137

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