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This Thanksgiving episode hits different.

No guest. No script. Just two operators Shane from Alabama and Duane from Wisconsin getting brutally honest about the year we’ve all walked through:

• Why 2024/2025 felt like a storm for so many agents
• The power of small, uncomfortable rooms that sharpen leaders
• How consistency on social quietly compounds into DMs, belief, and business
• The truth about re-recruiting your own people (yes, it matters)
• Why AI is your half-million-dollar assistant, not your replacement
• Our bold prediction for the 2026 market
• And of course… drunken Green Egg turkey vs. deer-camp ribeyes 😅

If you’re leading people… or trying to lead yourself… this is the Thanksgiving reset you didn’t know you needed.

This episode reminds you:

You’re not alone.

You’ve survived 100% of your hardest days.

And 2026 belongs to the agents who run into the storm like bison not the ones who huddle like cattle.

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Today’s episode features one of the most dynamic leaders in real estate, Tony Hanson of Better Homes & Gardens Paracle.

Tony doesn’t just talk success he lives discipline, systems, and execution at a level most agents never experience. From surviving the 2008 crash while carrying $60M in development loans to helping scale Paracle from 26 agents to over 400 strong, Tony’s journey is packed with life lessons, business fundamentals, and mindset breakthroughs.

Inside this episode:

🔥 The Catapult Program:
How Tony trains brand-new agents into professionals who understand the A–Z of real estate, belief systems, process, and discipline.

🔥 Three Days in One:
Tony's legendary routine for maximizing productivity, family, fitness, and business without sacrificing one for the other.

🔥 Words Matter:
The psychology of language in sales and why most agents stall deals without even realizing it.

🔥 Building Financial Walls:
The $60M mistake that turned into Tony’s greatest teacher and how it reshaped his entire outlook on business security and diversification.

🔥 Leadership Under Pressure:
What it means to charge into the storm like a rhino when fear, chaos, and uncertainty hit.

🔥 Legacy:
What Tony wants to be remembered for and why it has nothing to do with money or status.

This episode is packed with laughs, conviction, tactical strategies, and gut-check moments. Whether you're a brand-new agent or a seasoned leader, you will walk away with pages of notes and a fire in your chest.

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In this powerful episode of the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, Shane and Duane sit down with Marine Corps veteran, former firefighter, and Montana brokerage owner Mark Kuhl — a man whose story redefines resilience, leadership, and culture.

From being homeless at 15, to being shaped by the Marine Corps, to becoming a firefighter for 20 years, to stepping into real estate and rebuilding a brokerage almost from scratch… Mark’s journey is a masterclass in grit, service, and conviction.

Mark shares:

• The accidental chain of events that pushed him into the Marine Corps, firefighting, and real estate
• How he and his wife Marcy went from 21 agents… to 3… and rebuilt a culture that thrives today
• Why the most successful brokerages hire slow, fire fast, and protect culture with everything
• How loyalty, faith, and family built one of Montana’s most respected real estate brands
• What it actually takes to lead people without burning yourself out
• How to coach, mentor, and elevate people using life skills—not scripts
• Why ambitious agents desperately need to “ask without fear”
• What compounding interest, father wounds, and Tony Robbins have to do with real estate success
• And the one leadership lesson he wishes he learned 30 years earlier

Whether you’re a seasoned broker, a new agent, or someone who’s clawing your way toward a better life…
 Mark’s story will remind you that nothing is wasted. Every chapter prepares you for the next.

This is one of the most raw, real, and impactful conversations we’ve had on the show.

➡️ Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this with someone who needs a spark today.

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There’s a moment in every entrepreneur’s journey where they realize the goal isn’t just to make a living it’s to make an impact.

In this episode of R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life, hosts Shane Kilby (Sweet Home Alabama) and Duane Murphy (Great State of Wisconsin) sit down with Pat Garrity, the Canadian powerhouse behind Trilliant Real Estate Group of Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

Pat has been selling homes and shaping lives since 2000. But this conversation goes far deeper than sales numbers. It’s about what really builds empires that last: discipline, community, and the courage to “master the mundane.”

💡 Pat reveals:

• How one piece of advice from his stepfather (Real Estate License #1 on the board!) changed his life.
• The single rule that keeps his marriage, team, and culture thriving: “Meet me at the 50-yard line.”
• Why focusing on people before technology saved his company’s soul.
• How he turned “boring discipline” into millions in production — and over $100,000 in local charity impact.
• The three timeless pillars that define every elite agent he mentors: Honesty. Competency. Care.

You’ll walk away inspired, recalibrated, and reminded that real success isn’t about the next shiny tool… it’s about the relationships you build, the people you serve, and the lives you change along the way.

Whether you’re a new agent, a seasoned leader, or somewhere in between, this episode will light the fire, sharpen your focus, and remind you why you started.

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From near-death to next-level purpose.

In this raw, unfiltered episode of The R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, Shane Kilby and Duane Murphy sit down with Coach Wayne Salmans — founder and CEO of Hero Nation Coaching, former Realtor Magazine 30 Under 30 recipient, top 1% agent turned empowerment coach, and author of The Art of Getting Back Up.

Wayne opens up about his near-death experience at 17, the years of struggle, success, self-sabotage, and redemption that followed — and how he learned to become the hero of his own story.

You’ll hear about:

• 💥 The real story behind Wayne’s viral exchange with David Goggins
• 💡 Why every level of success comes with a new devil
• 🧠 The identity shifts that changed everything for him
• 🔥 How to rebuild when life throat-punches you — and come out stronger
• ❤️ The unseen pain behind top performers (and how to break through it)

If you’ve ever questioned your worth, fought through burnout, or wondered how to rise when everything falls apart — this episode is for you.

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Shane Kilby (Sweet Home Alabama) and co-host Duane Murphy (Appleton, WI) sit down with Brenda Young, a lifelong Appleton resident who traded 33 years in dentistry for a brand-new real estate career at age 51 and never looked back. 

Brenda opens up about burning the boats, building confidence, and the power of spousal buy-in. 

She shares how training, admin leverage, and relentless service helped her go from two closings in ten months to multi-million-dollar annual production (no team, no buyers’ agents, no personal assistant).

You’ll hear the unglamorous early days, the “estimated taxes” lesson, why community events matter, and how humility + consistency can outpace flash. 

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to start or how to scale without losing your soul this one’s for you.

What we cover:

• Leaving a stable 9–5 for a commission-only career—with a plan
• The role of spouse/family buy-in during the first 2–3 grind years
• Training vs. “figure it out”: how structure at Expert Real Estate Partners changed everything
• Letting go of paperwork (hello, admin team) to win back life and pipeline
• Confidence as a learned skill: from “meek and shy” to assertive professional
• Why humble, grateful marketing still attracts clients and referrals

Connect with Brenda:

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🔎 Facebook: Brenda Young (Appleton, WI)

Call to Action: If this episode helped you, smash subscribe, drop a 5-star review, and share it with someone who needs that “it’s not too late” nudge. 

Want to be a guest or refer one? Reach out we’d love to hear your story.

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When burnout hits and the bank account is shrinking, most people tap out. Greg Langham did the opposite.

From Marriott paying for his real estate school (true story) to failing at timeshares, cutting his teeth on FSBOs/expireds with a Mike Ferry playbook, launching an indie brokerage in Bend, then walking away burned out—Greg moved his family to Boise, stared down a crossroads, and flipped the switch after one hard conversation with his wife: “I’ve lost confidence in you.” Game on.

Inside this episode, Greg shares:

• How a tough-love moment reignited his career and life
• The difference between owning a brokerage vs. building a team (and why he chose team)
• Moving markets and rebuilding from zero—exactly what he did first
• Why authenticity beats image (yes, he took a high-end call from the county fair… with a corn dog)
• The simple recruiting/onboarding flywheel he’s building at GO Idaho
• CINC/online lead best practices, prospecting roots, and the “gold in your database”
• The mindset shift: give more than you receive—and why it always comes back tenfold

If you’re stuck, starting over, or scaling up, this one’s a compass. No regrets. No excuses. Just action.

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This week on the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, Shane and Duane sit down with Gary Sparks, Qualifying Broker with Marmac Real Estate Coastal.

Gary’s journey started in a night class 10 years ago after long shifts and side hustles, grinding through pre-license with nothing but calloused hands, a servant’s heart, and a belief that there was more for his life.

From buying his first home with the late Rob Wade, to being “hard-closed” into real estate, to closing 35 deals his first year, Gary’s story is packed with lessons on resilience, relationships, and servant leadership.

You’ll hear:

✅ Why setbacks often become setups for your next breakthrough

✅ How to build a career fueled by purpose instead of transactions

✅ The hidden power of communication (hint: pick up the phone!)

✅ Why real estate is more than closings — it’s a platform to impact lives

✅ The faith, family, and mentors who shaped Gary’s journey

From the pines to the palms, this conversation will challenge you to see real estate and your own life  through a bigger lens.

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Tyler Blair didn’t grow up with much. 

In fact, it took him a full year and four test attempts just to get his real estate license. Fast forward to today he’s leading a 100+ agent team, closing over $274 million in production, and pacing 850 homes this year.

In this episode of the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, Tyler shares:

• His unlikely start as a leasing agent and property manager.
• The gritty truth of cold calls, open houses, and door knocking that built his foundation.
• How coaching with Jon Cheplak, Sunit, and Alec transformed his trajectory.
• His biggest failures (and the lessons every leader should hear).
• Why “Eat the Gravy” and “20 Conversations a Day” are mantras that still drive his team today.

Tyler’s story is about perseverance, faith, and servant leadership—building not just a business, but a true Legacy.

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If you’ve ever said “the leads suck,” this one’s for you. 

Shane & Duane sit down with longtime tech insider Randy Carroll alumni of Commissions Inc. (CINC) and Chime/Lofty now the growth engine behind Ruuster, a lead-nurture platform built to mine the gold already sitting in your database.

Randy breaks down the 19-month buy cycle (and why most systems stop nurturing at 6–12 months), how teams end up repurchasing the same lead through referral portals, and why your oldest leads are often the ripest to convert. 

We dig into real examples (three-year “dead” leads turning into weekend showings), the misalignment between agent pay and long-term follow-up, and a simple mindset shift: every dial has a dollar value even the “no’s.”

You’ll also hear Randy’s behind-the-scenes stories from rocket-ship growth at CINC and Chime, a raw failure lesson from the road, and the core values that keep him playing the long game. 

If you lead a team, run a brokerage, or just want your pipeline to be predictable again, this episode is your follow-up masterclass.

💡 Takeaways:

• Plug the nurture gap between 6–12 and 19 months.
• Re-label “Bought w/out us” as future seller leads.
• Score each call by dollar value to stay consistent.
• Prioritize 3–36 month leads. Today.

Connect with Randy: [email protected]

Listen & subscribe: Apple | Spotify | YouTube 

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