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David Oliphant, founder of Ocean Blue Real Estate, is REALLY dedicated to revitalizing downtown Half Moon Bay. He fought City Hall to become the first and only real estate firm on Main Street and runs six other small businesses on the side (an art gallery, a gym, an Airbbnb, a costume shop, and a Vietnamese noodle window!). In this episode, he discusses the importance of being locally owned, community-focused and service-driven. He also reveals his success strategies, emphasizing increased marketing efforts during tough times and — of course — maintaining a strong local presence.

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Mike DelPrete, real estate thought leader, tech expert and author of “Adventures in Real Estate Tech,” is “truth obsessed.” His love of data stems from decades ago, when he would use spreadsheets when playing strategy games on the computer. Today, he’s channeling that passion to bring transparency to real estate. In this episode of Own It, he talks about the importance of solving real problems in entrepreneurship, the value of the agent-client relationship, and the ways traditional brokerages limit agents. Tune in and be inspired to think critically and challenge assumptions.

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Context with Mike DelPrete

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Robert Ott, founder of Raintown Realty in Seattle, has a bit of a hero complex. He just wants to make the world a better place. And he does — by helping people make great real estate decisions and through his extensive humanitarian efforts, particularly in the special needs community. Join us as he discusses the flaws in the traditional brokerage model, his motivations for founding his own real estate company, and his strategies for helping people build wealth through real estate.

Book Recommendations 
Rhinoceros Success : the Secret to Charging Full Speed Toward Every Opportunity
The Compound Effect : Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success by Darren Hardy
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell

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Meredith Fogle, author of “Farming, for Real Estate Agents” and founder of The List Realty in the DC area, shares her journey from a solo producer to becoming the industry’s “queen of farming.” Tune in for her pro tips on how to develop your own farming strategies — like leveraging technology, creating systems, and getting involved in the community — to generate leads and build a stronger reputation in your geographical area.

Meredith's Book
Farming, for Real Estate Agents: How to Cultivate a Real Estate Farm and Transform Your Business

Meredith's Podcast
So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

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Geofarmers mastermind

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Portland real estate powerhouse Emily Corning considers herself a “sensitive bulldog” — fierce when she needs to be, but very heart-led. When it came to branding her own company, Hustle and Heart Homes was the perfect moniker. In this episode of Own It, she talks about the transformative power of authenticity in business and personal life, and the importance of building genuine connections with clients and team members. Tune in for this plus her tips for self-care and personal growth.

Recommended Book
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

Recommended Podcasts
Glitter and Gay
Armchair Expert 

Hustle and Heart Homes Website
www.hustlehearthomes.com

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Debra Trappen wears many different hats: Community builder, entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, podcast host, Inman News contributor, and CAR WomanUp! consultant. But her intention is always the same: to help individuals overcome self-limiting beliefs and build successful businesses. In this episode of Own It, she talks about the power of authenticity and the importance of female empowerment. Tune in for tips on how to connect with your true self, embrace your passions, and reach your full potential.

Recommended Books
Fire Up! Taking Your Life and Business to 11… by Debra Trappen
Cassandra Speaks by Elizabeth Lesser
More Than a Body by Lexie Kite and Lindsay Kite

Recommended Podcast
Fire Up Your Moxie with Debra Trappen

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www.debratrappen.com

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Paul Ringon has always been an entrepreneur. After studying graphic design in college, he started his own creative agency. But after pulling too many all-nighters for his clients, he became burnt out and made a career switch to real estate. Now he’s applying his creative vision at his own real estate company, Ringon Homes. In this episode of Own It, Paul discusses the importance of mentorship, time management, and task delegation. He also talks about his company’s commitment to its community and shares unique ways you can engage your local community.

Recommended Books
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Ninja Selling by Larry Kendall
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight 

Recommended Podcast
My First Million with Sam Parr and Shaan Puri

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In the 1960s, Pam Perry’s engineer father was working at MIT on an assignment from Boeing, but he couldn’t find housing. No one would rent him a home because he was black. Today, Pam, a Harvard-educated attorney and the VP of Equitable Housing at Freddie Mac, is working to combat the racial and class disparities in home ownership that still exist. Join us for this powerful episode of Own It, where she discusses the importance of financial literacy, Freddie Mac’s CreditSmart curriculum, and agents’ roles as trusted advisors.

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CreditSmart Webpage 

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Katie Lance, founder of Katie Lance Consulting and Get Social Smart Academy, is a real estate marketing maven (and an avid coffee-mug collector). In this episode of Own It, she shares her best social media secrets, including her “Focus 5” strategy for building meaningful relationships in just 5 minutes per day. Tune in to learn how to leverage your socials to stand out from the crowd and grow your business.

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www.katielance.com

Katie's Book
#GetSocialSmart by Katie Lance

Katie's Podcast
The Katie Lance Podcast

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@katielance

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