This week I'm joined by Randy Aldrich. We talk about how he got into the business, his time at other brokerages, some of the agents he's learned from along the way, being an educator as opposed to a salesperson, the work Realtors put in that the public doesn't see, and still being class clowns as fully formed professional adults.

This week I'm joined by Garrett Dooley, VP of lending at Rate Mortgage. We talk about his transition from a professional football player into the mortgage industry. And how in just four short years he has built a reputation as someone a real estate agent can trust will do a great job for their clients. We also go over some of the things that make a mortgage company different from a bank, Rate's plans to grow their presence in our community, working his way onto Realtors' short lists, helping people with low credit scores get into position to buy a house, and some of the in-house programs available for buyers.

I drink some green wine with Cindy and Missy Grady while we discuss their family legacy in Real Estate, their emotional move to The Real Estate Group, NAR conferences in California, continued education cruises, selling the neighborhood and not just the house, where all these cash buyers are coming from, and $8000 wrinkle treatments. 

This is the 20th episode of the podcast, and I was absolutely thrilled to have the Grady sisters on. The feedback I've gotten and the loyal listeners up to this point are far beyond anything I was expecting when I started doing this. I can't thank all of my amazing guests enough for taking time out of their lives to sit down and be vulnerable for an hour with me. Getting to know everyone's story and hearing their perspective on our fascinating and unique industry is what makes this show work. So thank you again to everyone who has come on, and another huge thank you to all of you who take time to listen!
Cheers!

This week I'm joined by Jami Winchester. After learning how she got into real estate, we discuss how she built a team when she wasn't really trying to, being recruited by other brokerages, what it's like moving to a different company, talking to FSBOs, having a social media presence, negative people on the internet, being married to a lender, what happens when a seller gets cold feet, and the best Yummy Bowl sauce combinations.

This week I'm joined by Connor Sweeney. We discuss a variety of topics including talking to strangers, dual agency, lead generation, buyer agency agreements, building confidence, and being able to enjoy golf.

I'm joined this week by Clay Yates. Clay and I talk about his heart transplant in 2019, why he's a Chiefs fan, passing the real estate exam on the first try (or second), our favorite and least favorite things about the job, dealing with feeling burnt out, and plenty more.

I'm joined by Krystal and Anthony Buscher. We of course go over how they got into the business, what it's like being a married couple in real estate, how the business has changed since Covid, bad smells, Disney Cruises, and reality TV. Plus, what we think the market will look like in 2025, knowing all of your options as a seller, and why sellers are better off making the needed updates instead of offering a credit.

I'm back after a brief hiatus, and happy to be joined by Shelley Berendt. We talk about a wide range of topics, including how she got into the business, escalation clauses, socializing with other Realtors, making hard phone calls, silver spatulas, acting in the best interest of our clients, and how she plays dirty.

I get a chance to talk with Mike Buscher. We cover how he got into the business, why he became a managing broker, the early years of The Real Estate Group and how the merger with Aspen almost didn't happen, the company's growth and expansion into new areas, and how it feels to be known as "Mister Misty."

I'm joined by Julie Vono, office manager for Jane Hay's team. We have a super informative conversation about all of the responsibilities that get handled by office admins. We talk about whether or not she's ever considered getting into sales, how long she plans on doing this, and how office managers help transactions go smoothly for all agents, not just the teams they work for.