🚀 In this episode of the Platinum Agent Podcast, host Renee Ruth sits down with Amy Casanova, a powerhouse real estate agent from Kingman, Arizona, who closed 43 transactions in one year — in a market where the average agent sold only one! Amy shares her journey from a government job to full-time real estate, revealing how small-market agents can thrive by focusing on relationships, community, and consistency. From mindset to referrals to client experience, this episode dives deep into the habits and strategies that helped Amy build a thriving business through authenticity, service, and grit.

🎧 Hosted by: Renee Ruth

👤 Guest: 🏡 Amy Casanova – REALTOR®, Keller Williams Arizona Living Realty

Amy Casanova is a seasoned real estate professional based in Kingman, Arizona, with over 12 years of experience helping clients navigate the local market. Affiliated with Keller Williams Arizona Living Realty, Amy has successfully closed 43 transactions in the past year. Known for her market expertise and commitment to client satisfaction, she has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional results.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to dominate a small-market real estate business

✔️ The mindset shift that turns burnout into breakthrough

✔️ How to deliver exceptional client experiences after closing

✔️ The power of asking for referrals — and when to do it

✔️ How consistency and authenticity drive long-term success

🎵 Whether you’re in a small market or a competitive metro, this episode will help you reimagine what’s possible through hard work, heart, and habits.

💼 Connect with Amy Casanova:

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/realist_agent/#

🌐 Website → https://www.homes.com/real-estate-agents/amy-casanova/2nkpz38/

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

🚀 In this inspiring episode of Platinum Agent Podcast, host Renee Ruth sits down with Tyler Gibson, a top 5% producing agent in Orlando, Florida. Tyler shares how he went from working full-time while starting his real estate business to building a thriving team focused on automation, investing, and consistency. He reveals the mindset shifts, faith foundation, and systems that helped him scale quickly, along with practical advice on team building, house hacking, and using technology to work smarter—not harder.

🎧 Hosted by: Renee Ruth

👤 Guest: 🏡 Tyler Gibson – Realtor®, Team Leader, Investor, and Entrepreneur | Top 5% Agent in Orlando, Florida

Tyler Gibson is a licensed REALTOR®️ and Team Leader of the GPG Team in Orlando, Florida, specializing in investor-friendly real estate in Central Florida. Licensed since 2019, he started full-time in 2021 and quickly built his team to serve out-of-state investors targeting multifamily homes, rentals, and short-term rental zones.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Tyler transitioned from full-time employee to full-time real estate success

✔️ The power of automation and follow-up systems that generate 7X ROI

✔️ House hacking: the fastest way to start investing in real estate

✔️ How faith, mindset, and consistency drive business growth

✔️ Tips for building a team that scales with integrity and systems

🎵 Whether you’re an agent, investor, or dreamer looking to scale, this episode delivers actionable advice and inspiration for lasting success.

💼 Connect with Tyler Gibson:

🌐 Website → https://www.gpghome.com/ 

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

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/real_tylergibson/ 

📘 Facebook → http://www.facebook.com/real_TylerGibson

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🚀 In this episode of The Platinum Agent Podcast, host Renee Ruth sits down with Courtney Fricke, seasoned real estate investor, speaker, and problem-solver based in the Greater New Orleans area. Courtney helps agents shift from being transaction-focused to becoming long-term wealth builders through creative investing, mindset transformation, and practical action.

Discover how agents can break free from commission dependency, overcome money myths, and start owning real estate instead of just selling it. Courtney shares her powerful “fix your income” philosophy and explains how to create recurring revenue through real estate — no matter where you start.

🎧 Hosted by: Renee Ruth

👤 Guest: 🏡 Courtney Fricke – Real Estate Investor, Speaker, & Founder of CourtneyFricke.com

Courtney Fricke is a seasoned real estate investor based in Southeast Louisiana, primarily serving the Greater New Orleans area and South Mississippi. Active since 2014, she has completed hundreds of deals across diverse asset types including single-family homes, mobile home parks, land, and multi-family properties. Known for her expertise in creative financing and problem-solving strategies, Courtney is also the founder of the Northshore REIA, host of The Strategic Success Podcast, and co-host of WWL’s Home Improvement Radio Show

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why every agent should invest — not just transact

✔️ How to fix your income and stop relying on commissions

✔️ The top myths keeping agents from investing (and how to overcome them)

✔️ Mindset and skillset shifts to start investing with little or no money

✔️ Creative financing strategies that open new doors in any market

🎵 Whether you’re an agent or aspiring investor, this episode will inspire you to take that first step toward financial independence through real estate.

💼 Connect with Courtney Fricke:

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

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/courtneyfricke19

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/courtneyfricke/

🎥 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@courtneyfricke

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📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reneeruthrealestate/

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🚀 In this episode of Platinum Agent Podcast, host Renee Ruth sits down with Daniel Berger, MBA graduate, seasoned broker-owner of RE/MAX Prestige Properties, and author of Adventures of a Real Estate Broker. With over 20 years of sales experience and nearly a decade in real estate, Daniel shares his journey from selling K-cups and bottled water to running his own successful brokerage in Westchester, New York. Discover how his philosophy of fairness, flexibility, and relationship-building has driven $42M in annual sales and a thriving team culture.

🎧 Hosted by: Renee Ruth

👤 Guest: 🏡 Daniel Berger – Broker Owner, RE/MAX Prestige Properties

Daniel Berger is a top-tier real estate broker and storyteller with a passion for making real estate relatable and fun. Known as Metro New York’s #1 agent for customer care in 2022, Daniel combines his expertise with his knack for humor to create an engaging experience for his clients and listeners alike. As the host of Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, Daniel takes you behind the scenes of New York real estate, sharing tales from the field, community insights, and interviews with fascinating local figures. Sponsored by Remax Prestige Properties, Daniel’s podcast is a fresh and entertaining take on real estate and life inMetro New York.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Daniel transitioned from corporate sales into real estate

✔️ Why he launched his own brokerage within two years as an agent

✔️ His mindset for building long-term client and agent relationships

✔️ Lessons from mentoring agents without micromanaging

✔️ Why flexibility and gratitude drive real estate success

✔️ Sneak peek into his upcoming book, Adventures of a Real Estate Broker

🎵 Whether you’re a new agent or seasoned pro, this episode offers a blueprint for sustainable success in real estate.

💼 Connect with Daniel Berger:

🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17

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📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reneeruthrealestate/

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🚀 In this episode of the Platinum Agent Podcast, host Renee Ruth speaks with Karen Cooper, a top-producing Northern Virginia agent and co-founder of the Platinum Group Real Estate. With 23 years of experience, Karen shares how she built a sustainable career while raising a family, grew a team that now produces over $12M annually, and founded Empowering Women in Real Estate, a community of 39,000+ women. From prospecting secrets to mindset shifts, Karen reveals the clarity and consistency needed to succeed in today’s market.

🎧 Hosted by: Renee Ruth

👤 Guest: 🏡 Karen Cooper – Co-Founder of Platinum Group Real Estate & Founder of Empowering Women in Real Estate

Karen Cooper is a highly respected real estate professional based in Northern Virginia, with over 20 years of experience in helping clients buy and sell homes. She leads Platinum Group Real Estate at Real Brokerage, a top-performing team known for its client-focused service and strong local expertise.Specializing in residential real estate, Karen is recognized for her deep market knowledge, strategic approach, and commitment to guiding clients through every step of the home buying and selling process with confidence and care.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Karen turned a corporate layoff into a real estate career

✔️ Prospecting systems that generate business in just 75 minutes per week

✔️ Why consistency beats grand gestures in building longevity

✔️ How to set boundaries and protect family life while succeeding in real estate

✔️ The difference between competitive vs. creative mindsets

✔️ Why surrounding yourself with the right people matters

✔️ Lessons from writing her book Empowering Women in Real Estate

✔️ Advice for women on building sustainable careers with clarity and consistency

🎵 Whether you’re a new agent or seasoned leader, this episode offers strategies, mindset shifts, and inspiration to grow a thriving, sustainable career.

📇 Connect with Karen Cooper:

🌎 Website → https://www.goplatinumgroup.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/karen.w.cooper/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/

🎙 Follow Renee Ruth – Platinum Agent Podcast:

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

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/reneeruthrealestate/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reneeruthrealestate/

📺Podcast Channels - http://www.platinumagentaccelerator.com/

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

🚀 In this episode of the Platinum Agent Podcast, host Renee Ruth sits down with Chris Prefontaine, founder of Smart Real Estate Coach and seasoned real estate investor with over 30 years of experience. Chris shares how he went from building homes in the 90s, to surviving the 2008 crash, and eventually creating his signature Three Paydays™ System that empowers agents and investors to build wealth without relying on banks or personal credit. If you’ve ever wanted to pivot from being “just a realtor” to building true financial freedom, this episode is packed with platinum nuggets you won’t want to miss!

🎧 Hosted by: Renee Ruth

👤 Guest: 🏡 Chris Prefontaine – Founder, Smart Real Estate Coach

Chris Prefontaine is a seasoned real estate investor and the founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, a company specializing in creative real estate strategies. With over 30 years in the industry, Chris has built a reputation for innovative deal structuring, focusing on owner financing, lease options, and subject-to transactions. He is a four-time best-selling author, including titles such as Real Estate on Your Terms and The New Rules of Real Estate Investing. Chris leads a family-operated business that acquires 5–10 properties monthly, controlling between $20–30 million in real estate assets without using personal cash or credit. His company has completed hundreds of transactions across North America, mentoring students to replicate these successes. Chris also hosts the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, which ranks in the top 0.5% globally, and has been featured in various media outlets for his expertise in creative real estate investing.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Chris survived the 2008 crash and rebuilt from scratch

✔️ The power of creative financing: lease purchase, owner financing & subject-to

✔️ Why agents should invest—even without cash or credit

✔️ The Three Paydays™ System for long-term cash flow

✔️ Why confidence & clarity are the keys to closing deals

✔️ How to turn unsellable listings into profitable investments

✔️ The importance of mentorship and avoiding distractions

🎵 Whether you’re an agent, investor, or entrepreneur, this episode will inspire you to think differently about wealth and real estate.

💼 Connect with Chris Prefontaine:

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

📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/smartrealestatecoach

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

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

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📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/reneeruthrealestate/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reneeruthrealestate/

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🎙 Follow Renee Ruth – Platinum Agent Podcast:

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📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reneeruthrealestate/

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

🚀 In this episode of the Platinum Agent Podcast, host Renee Ruth sits down with top-producing Alaskan realtor Melissa Flint. Melissa shares her journey from direct sales to becoming a Centurion and President’s Producer award-winner. She discusses how her military community helped shape her business, the unique challenges of Alaska’s real estate market, and the habits, systems, and strategies that fuel her success. From handling relocations to embracing social media authenticity, Melissa’s story is packed with wisdom, humor, and actionable tips for agents everywhere.

🎧 Hosted by: Renee Ruth

👤 Guest: 🏡 Melissa Flint – Top Producer, Century 21 Realty Solutions

Melissa Flint is a licensed REALTOR® based in Eagle River, Alaska, affiliated with Century 21 Realty Solutions. She serves the Anchorage metro area, including Eagle River, Chugiak, Palmer, Wasilla, Anchorage, and Big Lake. Over the past five years, she has closed over 120 transactions totaling approximately $44.3 million in sales volume. Her transaction price range spans from around $199,000 to $1.1 million, with an average price of about $369,500. In 2024, she received the CENTURY 21® President’s Producer Award, Centurion Award, and Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award.  

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How a military background can shape and fuel a real estate career

✔️ The unique challenges & opportunities in Alaska’s housing market

✔️ Why “no” is never forever – the power of follow-up

✔️ Smart marketing: from being your own walking billboard to social media storytelling

✔️ Balancing family life, business success, and personal growth

🎵 Whether you’re an agent, investor, or real estate enthusiast, this episode gives you an inside look at succeeding in a unique market while balancing business and family life.

💼 Connect with Melissa Flint:

🌐 Website → https://melissaflint.sites.c21.homes/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/melissaflintc21

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/melissaflintc21

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

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📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reneeruthrealestate/

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🚀 In this powerful episode of Platinum Agent Podcast, host Renee Ruth speaks with Detroit-based real estate expert Nick Harris, who consistently closes over 100 transactions per year. Nick reveals the exact framework he used to go from personal trainer to top-performing real estate professional. He shares the three pillars behind his success—lead flow, automation, and scalability—and offers practical advice for agents looking to take control of their time, systemize their business, and build long-term wealth in real estate.

🎧 Hosted by: Renee Ruth

👤 Guest: 🏡 Nick Harris – Real Estate Agent & Creator of the Wealthy Realtor Method

Nick Harris is a high-performing REALTOR® in Metro Detroit, averaging 100+ sales annually. With a background in health and fitness, he brings strong relationship and sales skills to real estate. Now with eXp Realty, he also leads the Wealthy Realtor Method, helping agents grow their business and income with proven systems.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ The 3 pillars of a scalable real estate business

✔️ Why doing a weekly time audit is a game-changer

✔️ The difference between green, yellow, and red calendar tasks

✔️ How to build lead funnels that generate appointments while you sleep

✔️ Why agents using AI will outperform those who don’t

🎵 Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale, this episode is your roadmap to six-figure consistency and beyond.

💼 Connect with Nick Harris:

🌐 Website → https://wealthyrealtormethod.com/

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

🎙 Follow Renee Ruth – Platinum Agent Podcast:

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

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/reneeruthrealestate/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reneeruthrealestate/

📺Podcast Channels - http://www.platinumagentaccelerator.com/

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

🚀 In this inspiring episode of the Platinum Agent Podcast, host Renee Ruth sits down with Bay Area real estate powerhouse Andrea Gordon. From a background in theater to becoming one of California's top agents, Andrea shares her journey of reinvention, mindset mastery, and how authenticity is the true key to connection. Learn how to overcome fear, build community presence, and stay focused in a competitive market.

🎧 Hosted by: Renee Ruth

👤 Guest: 🏡 Andrea Gordon – Top Bay Area Real Estate Agent & Podcast Host

Andrea Gordon — A distinguished real estate professional with extensive experience in the Bay Area market. She’s committed to redefining perceptions of Realtors through her authentic approach to the industry. As the host of REalizations Podcast, Andrea combines her expertise with heartfelt conversations to offer listeners a fresh perspective on real estate, the challenges professionals face, and the inspiring stories that shape the industry.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How a background in theater boosts real estate success

✔️ Why fear is the greatest obstacle in your business

✔️ The power of authenticity and storytelling

✔️ Tips to build a local brand and community presence

✔️ Strategies to stay focused and productive year-round

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

💼 Connect with Andrea Gordon:

🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/

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

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📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reneeruthrealestate/

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

🚀 In this episode of the Platinum Agent Podcast, host Renee Ruth speaks with Kaushik Sirkar—founder of The Sirkar Group—about his journey from chemical engineering to closing over $350M in real estate. They dive deep into marketing, scaling a real estate business, leveraging cloud-based brokerages, and mindset shifts for modern agents.

🎧 Hosted by: Renee Ruth

👤 Guest:

🏡 Kaushik Sirkar – Real Estate Expert & Founder of The Sirkar Group

Kaushik Sirkar, founder of The Sirkar Group, has successfully achieved over $200 million in sales and ranks among the top 1% of real estate agents nationwide. With expertise in luxury homes, corporate relocations, and investment properties, Kaushik has earned a reputation for his dedication and integrity. His commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in his 5.0-star rating on Zillow. Serving clients across Arizona and California, Kaushik continues to provide exceptional service, making him a trusted name in the real estate industry.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Kaushik transitioned from engineering to real estate

✔️ The role of marketing & lead generation in real estate success

✔️ Benefits of joining a cloud-based brokerage

✔️ Tips to dominate listing presentations

✔️ Building a scalable, lean real estate business

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

💼 Connect with Kaushik Sirkar:

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

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/kaushik.sirkar

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

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaushik-sirkar-9141461/

🎙 Follow Renee Ruth – Platinum Agent Podcast:

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

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/reneeruthrealestate/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reneeruthrealestate/

📺Podcast Channels - http://www.platinumagentaccelerator.com/
💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/