In this episode of Rewriting Real Estate, host Kimberly Falker chats with team leader and real estate coach Darren Langille about building a business that lasts. From engineering roots to founding a brokerage and leading 100+ agents, Darren shares lessons in scaling with intention, choosing the right systems, and avoiding the overwhelm of shiny objects. Whether you're an agent or team leader, this episode will help you simplify, focus, and grow.

🎧 Hosted by: Kimberly Falker

👤 Guest:

🏡 Darren Langille – Team Leader | Real Estate Coach | Host, The ReEducation Experience Podcast

⭐ Guest Bio:Darren Langille is a former engineer turned top-producing agent, brokerage founder, and real estate coach based in Calgary. As the head of Redline, he’s helped hundreds of agents grow with clarity and purpose. Through his coaching, podcast, and leadership at Atlas Alliance, Darren helps realtors simplify their systems, scale sustainably, and stay focused on what really moves the needle.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Building systems that support—not overwhelm—you

✔️ The power of daily wrap-ups and weekly planning

✔️ Why organic growth is better than overhiring

✔️ Letting go of control and hiring help the right way

✔️ What real estate success really looks like behind the scenes

📇 Connect with Darren Langille:

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-langille-45b6211b/

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

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

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In this episode of Rewriting Real Estate, host Kimberly Falker talks with Charleston-based agent Bill Olson about how he built a thriving real estate business through hyper-local Instagram content. Bill shares his approach to reporting local news, zoning developments, and community projects to grow a loyal audience—and turn followers into leads. He offers a blueprint for agents looking to build influence and authority through video, even without a budget, listings, or experience.

🎧 Hosted by: Kimberly Falker

👤 Guest:🏡 Bill Olson – Realtor | Community Content Creator | Charleston, SC

⭐ Guest Bio:Bill Olson is a Charleston-based real estate agent and content creator who has used hyper-local news coverage on Instagram to grow his brand from 1,400 to over 40,000 followers in under a year. His community-first approach to content has generated over 75% of his business, while establishing him as a go-to source for news, development, and lifestyle in the Charleston area.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ How to grow your business without cold calls or ads

✔️ Making content a daily habit—even with zero listings

✔️ Tools and systems for quick video production

✔️ Starting in a new market with strategy and speed

✔️ Growing a following without sacrificing trust

📇 Connect with Bill Olson:

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/the.bill.olson/

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

🌐 Website → https://livinginchs.com/

🎙 Follow Kimberly Falker – Rewriting Real Estate:

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🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-falker-j-d-a342a166/

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In this episode of Rewriting Real Estate, host Kimberly Falker speaks with real estate leader and coach Phil Gerdes. Phil shares his journey from retiring early to becoming a top-producing solo agent, building a team, and launching Shift Immersive Coaching. He reveals his philosophy on balancing business and family, the power of presence, and why failure is essential for growth. Phil also dives into his coaching methods, leadership values, and creating systems that help agents thrive.

🎧 Hosted by: Kimberly Falker

👤 Guest:🖋 Phil Gerdes – Real Estate Team Leader, Speaker & Founder of Shift Immersive Coaching

⭐ Guest Bio:Phil Gerdes built his real estate career through hands-on experience. Every deal and challenge helped shape a practical approach rooted in action, not theory. Over time, he’s developed a clear, consistent method for navigating the industry with focus and intent.

As the founder of Shift Immersive Coaching, Phil designed a program that offers real estate professionals structured, affordable guidance. The coaching emphasizes strategy, real connection, and real-world execution—providing tools that support sustainable growth rather than short-term hype.

His approach is simple: strong connection and strategic clarity are essential. Through systems like SOPs, KPIs, the Profitable Persuasion Method, and a three-level coaching model, Phil works with agents, team leaders, and executives to help them operate with greater precision and purpose.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Building a real estate career after early retirement

✔️ Why presence matters in business and family life

✔️ The importance of failure in success

✔️ Coaching, persuasion, and leadership strategies

📇 Connect with Phil Gerdes:

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

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

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

🎙 Follow Kimberly Falker – Rewriting Real Estate:

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-falker-j-d-a342a166/

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In this episode of Rewriting Real Estate, host Kimberly Falker chats with Simply Texas founder Kim Dean about how intentional events, authentic relationships, and community-building have helped her grow a successful business. From client gatherings to industry retreats and national real estate cruises, Kim shares how leaning into collaboration and connection—not cold calls—has led to lasting partnerships and referrals. Whether you're a new agent or building a brand, this conversation reveals how to grow by giving.

🎧 Hosted by: Kimberly Falker

👤 Guest:🏡 Kim Dean – Founder, Simply Texas | Real Estate Entrepreneur | Event Strategist

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Event strategies that grow real estate business

✔️ Boutique brokerage building lessons

✔️ Creating retreats that agents return to every year

✔️ Turning authenticity into attraction

✔️ Using connection to fuel referrals across the U.S.

📇 Connect with Kim Dean:

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

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

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/kim.dean17/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/simplykimdean/?hl=en

🎙 Follow Kimberly Falker – Rewriting Real Estate:

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🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-falker-j-d-a342a166/

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Welcome to Rewriting Real Estate: Millionaire Moves & Modern Tactics—the podcast for growth-minded agents ready to ditch outdated strategies and build bold, scalable businesses. Hosted by Kimberly Falker, top coach and mentor, each week features unfiltered chats with top performers sharing innovative marketing, modern lead gen, branding, automation, and more. Whether you’re plateaued or just starting, get real talk, proven tactics, and the mindset to lead in today’s market.