Meet Whitney Chaney...our journey together started over 10 years ago when she was hired to work alongside me as my mortgage processor. Not long after I made the decision to change to real estate, but we remained friends and colleagues. She even trusted me to be her realtor when I was brand new! 

We've been back together for over two years, now as lenders. It feels like our paths were meant to be intertwined. We are truly yin and yang: she helps me see different perspectives that I often miss, bringing balance and clarity to both my personal and professional life and I sometimes soften her a little bit. 😂

I’m so grateful for her friendship. I honestly don’t know how I’d survive the chaos of the mortgage world without her. She’s calm, collected, wise, snarky (in the best way), and tough as nails — all the things you want in a teammate and a friend.

And now, she’s about to start her most exciting journey yet — becoming a mom! I couldn't be more thrilled for her and Tyler in this next chapter.

Meet Leslie Kleman—a powerhouse realtor whose journey into real estate didn’t start the traditional way. Leslie began as a dual-career agent, balancing a full-time job while steadily laying the foundation for her real estate business. And then? She took the leap.

With courage, heart, and a vision for something more, Leslie walked away from the security of her day job—and never looked back. Since then, she’s blossomed into a highly respected realtor in the business. Whether she’s guiding first-time homebuyers or seasoned investors, Leslie is known for her sharp eye, her thoughtful guidance, and her ability to make complex processes feel simple.

But what truly sets Leslie apart? Her creative fire. She’s built a loyal following on social media by turning her knowledge into educational, engaging content that empowers others. Her story isn’t just about selling homes—it’s about building something lasting, and doing it on her own terms.

Today, I’m chatting with someone who truly embodies what it means to build something from the ground up — Gina Sutton.

Gina got into real estate back in 2015. She was a brand new mom, had a background in wealth management, and quickly realized that family had to come first. So she made a big move — literally — from Ft. Worth back to Lubbock, where she had gone to school at Texas Tech. The catch? She didn’t really know anyone in town, except her husband’s family.

But that didn’t stop her. Gina rolled up her sleeves, figured out how to meet people, start conversations, and slowly but surely, built a business. Now she runs the Gina Sutton Group — a team of driven women helping others find home while also balancing life as moms, wives, and business owners.

In this episode, Gina shares how she found her way, why work-life balance matters, and how she’s created a career that supports both her family and her passion.

Appraisals can be the hero or the heartbreak of the transaction, yet so many people- buyers, sellers and yes, even the realtors and lenders- don't fully understand all that goes into them. 

Meet Jet Seideman...he is a licensed real estate appraiser who brings both expertise and clarity to a topic that can sometimes feel like a mystery. He shares how he got started in the business, what appraisers really look for, why they matter so much to a deal, and how we as industry professionals can better work with- not against- the appraisal process. 

Meet Zach Miller...he is new to real estate- but definitely not new to helping people. Zach made a transition into the world of real estate, but his heart for service has been evident for years. Before stepping into this new chapter, Zach served as a youth minister- and not just any youth minister-he was actually my own kids' youth minister. He's left an impact on families and people in our community for years. Listen in on his journey! 

Meet Karisa Langley...she is a realtor with Keller Williams. She started in 2017 as a solo agent and joined Jennifer Colley's team in 2020. She has a background in social work and education and found a passion in sales, in particular helping others find a home for the needs of their family. 

Karisa talks about team values, the evolution of real estate as a career for women and how she has been inspired to help others and some of her favorite things about being a realtor. 

Meet Kerri Thompson...she is a realtor and also helps realtors in their businesses to be better realtors. She works for Westmark Realty in the role of Marketing and Operations Director but more so acts as a teacher, coach and mentor for Westmark. Her goal is to come along side others in their real estate journey. She also owns her own business, Simple Things By Kerri. Simple Things offers coaching, workshops, and tools to help you live with clarity, courage and simplicity.

Meet Jenifer Hudman...Jenifer began her real estate classes in 2005 and worked part-time for many years. She took the plunge into full-time real estate in 2017. Family has always been her priority, and her goal was to have more opportunities for traveling and fun experiences. Listen in on her story as she talks about the challenges of going all in and building a business and the advice she gives for agents in the same position. 

Meet Tom Couture...you might already know him if you live in Lubbock. He has been in the mortgage industry for a while and is about to celebrate his 50th year in 2026. Needless to say, he has helped a lot of families get into a home! He has seen many ups and downs in the industry and has worn many hats through the last 49 years. I consider him not only a mentor,but friend and have been so grateful to work alongside him for the last 2.5 years. Listen as he shares his secret to longevity and what he's excited about for 2025. 

Cassandra Rosas is back to help us understand more about credit. She goes into detail about how to build credit if you don't have any and what to do if you have blemished credit. She also shares many of the changes in the industry that can affect you as a consumer.