Everything in real estate is situational and decisions are made based on current situations, not a one size fits approach. That’s why in certain unique situations, it pays to literally get Creative and find an equally unique solution to the situation at hand. 

• How to become more competitive for your clients when it comes to Creative Financing

• Why going to school was making Shanon feel like she was hitting brick walls

• Why most agents are afraid of creative financing and why they shouldn’t be

• Why you should be concerned if someone is not willing to supply proof of funds

• How to find alternate loan options you may qualify for that you had no idea they existed

• How agents can get started working in the Creative Financing side of things

• How to be authentic with your opinions but respectful at the same time

Favorite Quote

“We were absolutely blown away by all the ways you can buy real estate that’s not traditional.”

-Shanon Freas

Shannon Freas is a dedicated real estate investor based in Washington County, Arkansas. As a homeschooling mother of six in a blended family, she skillfully balances her family life with her entrepreneurial ventures. Shannon specializes in creative financing strategies, particularly subject-to (Subto) deals, enabling her to acquire properties by taking over existing mortgages.

Beyond her real estate endeavors, Shannon is a passionate advocate for children with Apraxia of Speech and Dyslexia, drawing from personal experience to support and raise awareness for these conditions. Her commitment to family, education, and community engagement inspires others to pursue their passions while making a positive impact in their communities.

Shannon Freas

Headright Property Group LLC

Phone: 479-430-5550

[email protected]

[email protected]

Most times in life there are patterns that can be recognized and gamed to the user’s advantage. If you could use a set of patterns to legitimately get yourself ahead in life, would you do it? What if those patterns were in the way the universe aligns?

• Why Dustina thinks people of all faiths tend to embrace Astrology

• Why people put WAY too much stock in their star sign when there are many other Astrological factors that should be considered

• How a good Astrologer can read and interpret patterns to try to predict what’s coming

• The signs Dustina felt in 2019 that something big was about to impact the world

• Why Dustina ultimately decided to leave the new construction industry and find something new

• Some of Dustina’s predictions for the New Construction industry in the near future

• Why Dustina would recommend that you don’t go into the new housing industry at this time

Favorite Quote

“Astrology works like weather. There’s going to be high times, there’s going to be low times.”

-Dustina Bryan

Dustina started Spiritually Boujee Astrology in Sept of 2021. Guiding people with the

merging process of a spiritual path into one that compliments daily life. Prior to starting

her own company Dustina was known for her work in Home Building and Real Estate.

Helping hundreds of people achieve their personal dreams of homeownership. She

graduated from Dewey High School and also studied Business Communications

Management at Rogers State University.

Currently based out of Oklahoma. Most services can be experienced online either

through her weekly podcast or by direct 1on1 sessions. All services whether life

coaching, business development, relationship, or any other various consultations are

done from both an Intuitive and Astrological guiding perspective.

www.thespirituallyboujee.com

[email protected]

It really is never too late to head in the direction of your best self. Just because you are older doesn't mean that you can’t flip the script and change direction. There’s no reason you shouldn’t show up for yourself and do something for you. You deserve it!

• How Jill went from being mostly hands off at Colonial to being there everyday

• Why stating things out loud in a positive manner always helps to set the mindset for success

• Why Jill believes that if your mind can change, your life can change

• How changing the environment and the morale at Colonial makes people truly want to work there

• Why it’s so important to have your head right and believe that you are a winner

• What Jill loved most about her upbringing as a preacher’s daughter 

• Why setting your intention to be helpful is truly the secret to achieving success

Favorite Quote

“If our mind can change, our life can change.”

-Jill Stitt

https://www.colonialtitleinc.com

Meet Jill Stitt, co-owner of Colonial Title alongside her handsome husband, Keith Stitt. With a heart for people and a passion for excellence, Jill’s journey is one of dedication, faith, and joy.

Jill’s first career was in finance, where she thrived as a Financial Advisor with Arvest Asset Management for 15 years. For the past 18 years, she has focused on raising her incredible daughter, Andi, who is now living her dreams as a freshman at Ole Miss.

Today, Jill is fully immersed in leading the Colonial Title team, ensuring agents, staff, and clients experience VIP treatment in every interaction. Her mission is to create a joyful and memorable experience for everyone she meets.

A devoted follower of Jesus, Jill’s life is rooted in serving others with love and grace. She’s also an avid reader, a lover of kittens, sunshine-filled days, and meaningful connections with people. Her ultimate goal? To be the hands and feet of Christ while spreading joy and having as much fun as possible along the way.

Tune in to hear Jill’s inspiring story, her love for life, and the incredible impact she’s making on her community!

It’s easy to look at others making New Year’s resolutions and throw shade in their direction, but there’s nothing wrong with using the annual milestone as a catalyst for change. It doesn’t matter what ignites the spark, simply that the spark is ignited and supplied with sufficient fuel. So anything to get the fire started and get things moving is a good thing!

• How a trip to Las Vegas inspired Monica to make dramatic changes in her life

• Why taking action and forcing herself into accountability helped Monica succeed in her weight loss goals

• Why outside accountability can help you get where you’re trying to be

• What happens when you focus on the little steps instead of getting lost in the big picture

• Why consistency beats out intensity every single time

• Why you need to eliminate distractions and really focus on your goals

• Why it is important to expect adversity because nothing ever works out easy

Favorite Quote

“It’s in the daily, daily steps. It’s not in the huge strides.”

-Monica Burke

You are the only one that can make things happen in your life, which is why you must take an active role instead of standing by idly. You are the one who will see the results, so why not start today and get moving and evolving towards the person you know you are meant to be?

• Jamie’s best advice for someone who needs to grow their business fast

• Why it’s important to start with people you know to tap into their network

• How offering and asking for referrals is a great way to get your name out

• Why repetition and consistency is key when you are trying to make something happen 

• Why you should keep following up until you are told they don’t want to work with you

• How Jamie lets her prospects know who’s court the ball is in by setting expectations about the next lines of contact and how that builds trust

• Why you should truly evaluate why you are struggling if that’s where you find yourself

Favorite Quote

“So no one came to your open house, guess what? Bring your laptop, bring a book about your industry. Do the social media, make that time productive.”

-Jamie Winkley

https://www.facebook.com/jamwinkley

https://jamiewinkley.my.canva.site/jamiewinkley-com

https://www.instagram.com/jamie.winkley_realtor

Jamie Winkley is a multi-talented professional whose career journey reflects a deep passion for education, personal growth, and real estate. Formerly an educator, Jamie transitioned from teaching to become a thriving real estate entrepreneur, blending her skills in communication and organization with a flair for marketing and branding. Her expertise lies in enhancing social media presence, personal branding, and building authentic connections, not just within the real estate industry but across the communities she serves.

In her real estate career, Jamie is known for her commitment to delivering exceptional service tailored to her clients' unique needs. She leverages her teaching background to guide clients through the complex processes of buying, selling, and investing in properties with clarity and care. Her creative approach to marketing—utilizing cutting-edge social media strategies and innovative branding techniques—has helped her establish a prominent presence in the industry.

Jamie’s dedication goes beyond professional transactions; she is an active participant in her local community. From supporting neighborhood events to advocating for initiatives that foster growth and connectivity, she is passionate about making a positive impact. Her ability to build genuine relationships sets her apart as a real estate agent who truly cares about her clients' long-term success and happiness.

Through her journey, Jamie Winkley exemplifies the power of reinvention and the importance of aligning personal values with professional goals. Whether you’re a real estate enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or someone seeking inspiration to embark on a new career path, Jamie’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and wholehearted dedication.

We all know that giving back is important not only for others but also for the gains that come back our way when we do something selfless. So why not double down and get involved and join a local on-profit, or why not even go a step further and join the board?

• What Laura feels that all non-profits are constantly in need of and how to fill that need

• Why building a great network is a side effect of getting involved with a non-profit

• How to find and attend an event for a non-profit if you are interested in becoming involved

• Laura’s advice for finding a non-profit that speaks to your heart and makes you want to do something

• Ways to scout out a non-profit to make sure they’re legit and they are doing what they say they’re doing

• Why a non-profit who does not have term limits for their board members should be a red flag

• Why your church is a good place to start if you’re looking to get involved

Favorite Quote

“There’s an organization out there that is dealing with whatever issue it is that you might be interested in.”

-Laura Gamble

Laura Gamble, founder and CEO of Laura Gamble Consulting is a strategic thinker, master coach, passionate speaker, and driven business leader. 

With over thirty years’ experience in non-profit management, Laura understands the unique challenges of running a nonprofit. Ensuring the organization has enough funds while handling the “people problems” and managing the stress and overwhelm, sometimes all at the same time, is a recipe for burnout for nonprofit leaders. Laura is committed to providing resources and support to nonprofit leaders, especially women, so that they and their organizations thrive.

Laura brings a strong, ethical commitment to her work. She combines a take charge attitude with attention to detail, creativity, and resourcefulness to achieve desired outcomes. She has significant experience in advertising and marketing, communications, and administration. It has been said that “Laura makes things happen.”

In addition, Laura has fifteen plus years’ experience in business management as the co-owner of a brick-and-mortar retail business. This experience adds a unique perspective to her consulting with nonprofits. 

Clifton Strengths Finder identifies her strength domains as Strategic Thinking, Executing, Relationship Building, and Influencing. 

Laura holds certifications in life coaching, nonprofit management, and DISC Behavioral Analysis. She has a gift for identifying a vision or direction for people and organizations, often when they can't see it themselves.

Laura specializes in strategic planning, board development, and her signature Strategic Executive Coaching© for nonprofit leaders.

When traditional methods fail, it’s time to think outside the box. That’s the direction many have been heading regarding the treatment of traumas using many non-traditional methods including the use of psychedelics. Psychedelics have been proven to fast track treatment for many, though like any power tool, it must be handled with the proper respect and care.

• How Brandon has gotten involved with veterans to help with treatment resistant PTSD

• Why Brandon believes in alternative treatments including the use of psychedelics

• Brandon’s personal mental health treatment plan for himself using psilocybin

• How psychedelics can make you feel more connected to the world in general

• How Brandon has used psilocybin to rewire his brain to push through the fear

• What Brandon has been doing to help legalize some of the plant medicines to increase access for those in need

Favorite Quote

 “Psychedelics allow you to feel the most positively humble that you can feel.”

-Brandon Bennett

Brandon Bennett is a dynamic force in the real estate industry, serving as the Regional Area Leader for the West Coast with Epique Realty. A veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, Brandon's journey is one of resilience and transformation. After overcoming his own struggles with PTSD, he has become a passionate advocate for veteran healing, utilizing plant medicine and holistic approaches to help others find peace and purpose.

In real estate, Brandon is known for his relentless dedication and community-driven approach. He specializes in connecting clients with exceptional properties while ensuring their experience is smooth, informed, and tailored to their unique needs. Beyond his professional expertise, Brandon is deeply involved in the community, often hosting open houses and participating in local events like the Made in Tucson Market, Arizona's largest all-local market.

Brandon's leadership extends to mentoring agents within Epique Realty, where his ability to foster growth and collaboration has made him an inspiring figure. His unique blend of professional excellence and personal advocacy creates a compelling story of purpose and perseverance.

Whether you're navigating the housing market, seeking inspiration from a veteran leader, or exploring the transformative power of plant medicine in healing, Brandon Bennett's story is one of hope, growth, and unwavering dedication.

https://vetsolutions.org/docs/VETS-AP-2023_web.pdf

https://vetsolutions.org/about/

https://www.facebook.com/p/Brandon-Bennett-MRP-Your-Arizona-Realtor-with-Tierra-Antigua-Realty-100063835632488/?_rdr

Sometimes it takes a dramatic or even traumatic event to open the door for change. Life is all about perspective, and often these events cause a paradigm shift that acts as a catalyst for major change in our lives. 

• How a shattered leg from a boating accident acted as a major turning point in Charles’s life

• Why Charles is thankful the accident happened on a few different levels

• How the people around him motivated Charles to break through his roadblocks and persevere

• Why Charles feels it’s so important to have someone who believes in you

• How the gym made Charles feel like he was more in control of his health than any doctor could be

• The number one thing Charles thinks you can say to someone to make a difference

• What Charles’ main driving force in life is

Favorite Quote

“To see people authentically give to somebody else strictly out of the kindness of their heart, that changed everything for me.”

-Charles Boyett

www.charlesboyett.com

Instagram.com/charlesboyett.platinum

Charles Boyett is the CEO of The Platinum Collective Real Estate Team, a premier luxury real estate group based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He serves as the Chairman of the Founders Board and a member of the Executive Advisory Board with Epique Realty. Additionally, he holds the esteemed position of Regional Director of State Brokers - East Region, overseeing operations and growth across multiple states.

With over 26 years of experience in the real estate industry, Charles has held leadership roles, including Vice President for multiple national real estate firms. As an entrepreneur, he has successfully acquired, grown, and sold three fitness brands, combining his expertise in business development with a passion for mentoring others.

Specializing in organizational and team development, Charles is a recognized Firm Growth Specialist and ranks in the top 1% nationally for agent attraction and recruitment. He is deeply committed to coaching and mentoring real estate professionals, empowering them to build lives financed by semi-passive revenue streams. His mission is to help others overcome challenges and achieve success, even in the most difficult times.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Charles is a devoted father and finds joy in fitness, nutrition, global travel, and embracing life to the fullest.

As with all things that are new, you don’t know what you don’t know, that is until you know it. Usually that’s the sort of knowledge that comes to you the hard way. There are a lot of different real estate brokerages out there, so how do you know which one is the best for you as an  agent?

• Vikki’s background in real estate and how she got her start

• Vikki’s top tips for what an agent should look for in a broker

• Some of the actions Vikki takes to help her agents not need her as much

• The action Vikki takes when she gets a question more than a few times

• How having area leaders acts as a pont of leverage for Epique

• The number one reason that new agents have told Vikki for why they left their brokerage

• Why it’s important to remember that it takes time to build a business as a new agent

• Why Vikki feels you need to know why you want to be an agent if you want to be successful

Favorite Quote

“As a broker, I want to provide as much value and as many tools as I can, So I like asking the question ‘What do you want to learn about?’”

-Vikki Williams

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.122100276752537912&type=3

Vicki Williams is a dynamic leader and passionate advocate for community well-being, serving as a broker with Epique. With a Master of Science in Human Development from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Bachelor’s degree in Community Health and Sociology from Central State University, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a heart for service to every endeavor.

Her role as a broker reflects her dedication to helping clients and communities flourish, combining her expertise in human development with her commitment to fostering strong, vibrant connections. Vicki’s professional journey is marked by her ability to blend academic excellence with practical insight, making a lasting impact in real estate and beyond.

The Women’s Council of Realtors has been around since 1938 when many women were barred from admission to their local Real Estate organizations. Things have obviously changed since then, but the Women’s Council of Realtors is still as relevant as ever, partly due to their role in constantly elevating Women in Real Estate through building Business Leadership Skills.

• How and why the Women’s Council of Realtors was started

• Why Men are allowed to join the Women’s Council of Realtors

• How WCR is helping victims of sex trafficking move onto the next step

• Why people who have been through the most often have a very strong skill set that can help them in life

• Why Stacy plans to visit one brokerage every month next year

• The moment when during a transaction Stacy started to look to Monica as a model for how she wanted to be

Favorite Quote

“Get in a group of women that will support you and hold you up. If it’s not WCR, find something that will fit, but don’t go out there and try to do it all by yourself.”

-Stacy Arnold

https://www.wcr.org/

https://tulsawcr.com/

With a heart dedicated to friendships, a passion for turning dreams into reality, and an unwavering commitment to families, Stacy Arnold brings warmth and expertise to the world of real estate. As a trusted Realtor®, Stacy understands that finding a home is more than just a transaction; it's about building the foundation for memories, growth, and cherished moments. 

With a focus on family and the significance of finding the perfect home, Stacy goes above and beyond to ensure her clients' needs are not just met, but exceeded. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, Stacy's commitment to excellence shines through, guiding you every step of the way on your journey to finding your ideal home. Stacy is eager to serve you and your family with unwavering dedication and personalized service.