Sip Sell Repeat Real Estate

🚀 In this episode of Sip Sell Repeat in Real Estate, host Cynthia Tant sits down with bi-coastal real estate expert Cara Ameer to discuss her incredible journey from Florida to Southern California real estate. Cara shares how she built a thriving business across two vastly different markets, adapted to changing industry trends, leveraged AI tools, and navigated everything from luxury homes and reverse mortgages to difficult transactions and client relationships. This conversation is packed with practical advice, real-life stories, and insights for both new and seasoned agents.

🎧 Hosted by: Cynthia Tant

👤 Guest:🏡 Cara Ameer – Real Estate Broker & Housing Market Expert

Cara Ameer is a real estate advisor with Coldwell Banker, with a career spanning Northeast Florida and Southern California. An award-winning REALTOR®, she is also the author of Real Estate Confidential and a nationally recognized media commentator and columnist covering housing trends and market strategy.  

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Building a referral-based real estate business

✔️ Florida vs. California real estate markets

✔️ Tips for new agents entering the industry

✔️ Real-life transaction and client stories

✔️ The future of AI in real estate

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

💼 Connect with Cara Ameer:

🌐 Website → http://caraameer.com/

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

📸 Instagram → http://instagram.com/cara_ameer

🔗 LinkedIn → http://linkedin.com/in/caraameer

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🚀 In this episode, Cynthia Tant sits down with Caroline Hobbs, real estate broker, tech founder, and leader of the Silicon Valley expansion team at Rise Real Estate. Caroline shares her journey from becoming one of the youngest brokers in California to launching OnRecord.ai, an automation platform designed specifically for real estate professionals. From AI-powered CRMs and lead nurturing to communication systems and scaling a modern brokerage, Caroline breaks down how agents can leverage technology without losing the human connection that drives the business.

🎧 Hosted by: Cynthia Tant

👤 Guest:🏡 Caroline Hobbs – Real Estate Broker, Team Leader & Founder of OnRecord.ai

Caroline Hobbs a Silicon Valley real estate broker, team lead of The Rise Group, and founder of OnRecord.ai. She is ranked in the top 3% of agents in Santa Clara County and has closed over 100 transactions across the Bay Area. In addition to building and leading her own brokerage, she has developed technology platforms to streamline real estate marketing and transactions. 

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Caroline’s path from finance student to successful broker

✔️ How AI and automation are reshaping real estate businesses

✔️ The importance of CRM systems and database management

✔️ Strategies for helping new agents build confidence and consistency

✔️ How to use automation without losing personal relationships with clients

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

💼 Connect with Caroline Hobbs:

🌐 Website → https://carolinehobbs.com/home

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

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🚀 In this episode, host Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with Liat Arama, CEO and Co-founder of Keasy, to explore how technology is revolutionizing property management. From AI-driven automation to flexible service models, Liat shares how landlords can gain more control, improve efficiency, and reduce costs while enhancing tenant satisfaction.

🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant

👤 Guest:🏡 Liat Arama – Property Management Tech Entrepreneur

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Technology’s role in modern property management

✔️ AI-driven communication and automation

✔️ Reducing inefficiencies and saving time

✔️ Empowering landlords with better visibility

✔️ Advice for women entering real estate

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

💼 Connect with Liat Arama:

🌐 Website → https://keasy.ai/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/keasy.ai

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

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🚀 In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with Ashley Harwood, founder of Move Over Extroverts, to explore how introverted real estate agents can thrive in a people-focused industry. From her journey into real estate to building a coaching platform for introverts, Ashley shares practical strategies, mindset shifts, and lead generation techniques that feel authentic and sustainable.

🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant

👤 Guest:🏡 Ashley Harwood – Real Estate Coach, Author & Director of Agent Growth

Ashley Harwood is the founder and CEO of Move Over Extroverts, a real estate coaching company helping introverted agents build sustainable careers. She is the author of Move Over Extroverts: How to Build a Successful Real Estate Career as an Introvert, a contributor to HousingWire, and has been recognized by Inman and The Close as a top real estate coach. She also serves as Director of Agent Growth at Keller Williams Boston MetroWest.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Introvert-friendly real estate strategies

✔️ Building authentic client relationships

✔️ Effective networking without overwhelm

✔️ Mailers and inbound lead generation

✔️ Lessons from coaching and returning to sales

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

💼 Connect with Ashley Harwood:

🌐 Book → https://a.co/d/05SFwIfV

📘Facebook → Ihttps://www.facebook.com/groups/introvertsinrealestate

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ashleyharwoodrealtor/?hl=en

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🚀 In this inspiring episode of Sip Sell Repeat, host Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with real estate investor and mentor Deb Cleveland to explore how women can build wealth through real estate—no matter their stage in life. From flipping over 400 properties to retiring debt-free at 48, Deb shares her journey, mindset, and strategies for creating financial independence, revitalizing communities, and even “renovating retirement.”

🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant

👤 Guest:🏡 Deb Cleveland – Real Estate Investor & Creator of Renovated Retirement

Deb Cleveland is a real estate investor, mentor, and creator of Renovated Retirement. With nearly four decades of experience, she has built multiple businesses and renovated over 400 properties, including large-scale neighborhood revitalization projects. Today, she mentors women in using real estate for financial independence and community impact.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Building wealth through real estate at any stage of life

✔️ Retiring early and redefining purpose

✔️ Creative financing strategies for beginners

✔️ Understanding market cycles and timing

✔️ Scaling with contractor partnerships

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

💼 Connect with Deb Cleveland:

🌐 Website → https://debcleveland.com/course/gps/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/debra.cleveland.1

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/debcleveland.trustedadvisor/?hl=en

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/askdeb-cleveland/

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🚀 Discover how short-term rental hosts can unlock new income streams by transforming their properties into interactive, shoppable experiences. In this episode, Cynthia Tant sits down with Nisha Franklin, co-founder of From Where, to explore how hosts, boutique hotels, and designers can monetize their spaces effortlessly while enhancing the guest experience.

🎧 Hosted by: Cynthia Tant

👤 Guest:🏡 Nisha Franklin – Co-Founder of From Where

Nisha Franklin is based in Los Angeles and is the co-founder of FromWhere, a platform that turns beautifully designed spaces into shoppable experiences. FromWhere now supports 200+ storefronts, helping hosts, designers, and creators monetize their curated spaces.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Turning spaces into digital storefronts

✔️ Monetizing short-term rentals effortlessly

✔️ Enhancing guest experience through design

✔️ Simplifying setup with done-for-you solutions

✔️ Trending products guests love and buy

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

💼 Connect with Nisha Franklin:

🌐 Website → https://fromwhere.com/

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

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

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

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🚀 In this inspiring episode, host Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with luxury realtor, author, and lifestyle strategist Kim Costa to explore how your home should support your life—not just your budget. Kim shares her journey from a 27-year career in finance to real estate, and introduces her powerful “Wheelhouse Method,” helping people align their homes with their lifestyle, goals, and future transitions.

🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant

👤 Guest:🏡 Kim Costa – Luxury Realtor, Author & Lifestyle Strategist

Kim Costa is a Realtor® with Sotheby’s International Realty, serving the luxury markets of Milton, Roswell, and Alpharetta. After a 27-year career in residential construction finance, she transitioned into real estate and developed the Wheel House Method, a framework focused on lifestyle-driven home decisions. She is also the author of Live in Your Wheel House and host of the podcast of the same name.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ The concept behind the Wheelhouse Method

✔️ Aligning your home with your life stages

✔️ Navigating major life transitions through real estate

✔️ Balancing financial, emotional, and lifestyle priorities

✔️ Creating a long-term vision for your home and future

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

💼 Connect with Kim Costa:

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

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kim.e.costa

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimecosta

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

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🚀 In this inspiring episode, Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with internationally recognized real estate coach Carla Cross to explore her incredible journey from music to real estate mastery. Carla shares how she sold 50 homes in her first year, the importance of proactive lead generation, why most agents fail, and how building relationships—not chasing shiny objects—creates long-term success. This conversation is packed with practical advice for new and experienced agents alike.

🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant

👤 Guest:🏡 Carla Cross – International Real Estate Coach, Trainer, Speaker & Author

Carla Cross is an international real estate coach, trainer, speaker, and author, and the founder of Carla Cross Seminars, Inc. Carla is the author of multiple real estate books, including Up and Running in 30 Days, a widely used guide for new agents. Her contributions to the industry have earned honors such as National Realtor Educator of the Year, and she has spoken and trained real estate professionals around the world.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Building a real estate business from zero

✔️ The difference between proactive vs reactive lead generation

✔️ Why most agents quit early

✔️ Creating systems and consistency in your business

✔️ How to generate referrals and repeat clients

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

💼 Connect with Carla Cross:

🌐 Website → https://carla-cross.com/

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

🎙 Follow Cynthia Tant – Sip, Sell, Repeat:

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

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

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🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiatant/
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🚀 In this insightful episode, Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with veteran real estate expert Robbyn Battles to discuss the complexities of senior home transitions. From emotional attachments to practical planning, Robbyn shares decades of experience helping families navigate trust sales, inherited properties, and downsizing decisions with clarity and compassion.

🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant

👤 Guest:🏡 Robbyn Battles – Real Estate Professional & Community Leader

Robbyn Battles is a Vice President at JohnHart Real Estate and a veteran real estate professional with decades of industry experience. She specializes in senior home transitions, trust sales, and inherited property transactions, helping families navigate complex real estate situations with clarity and strategy. Robbyn is recognized among the RealTrends Top 1% of agents nationwide and is also the host of the “I’m Just Sayin” podcast, where she shares insights on housing, community issues, and the real estate industry.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Senior real estate transition strategies

✔️ Handling emotional attachments to homes and belongings

✔️ Managing family conflicts during sales

✔️ The power of storytelling in client relationships

✔️ Planning and organization for smoother transactions

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

💼 Connect with Robbyn Battles:

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

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

📸 Instagram → https://www.instaagram.com/robbynbattlesthehouseagent

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

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🚀 In this powerful episode, Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with Susan Jones, a seasoned wealth management expert, to discuss how women—especially in real estate—can shift from focusing on income to building lasting wealth. From avoiding concentration risk to smart tax planning and investment strategies, Susan shares practical insights for women at every stage of their financial journey.

🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant

👤 Guest:🏡 Susan Jones – Wealth Management Expert, Attorney & Financial Advisor

Susan W. Jones is a seasoned wealth management expert, attorney, and financial advisor with over 25 years of experience in tax, estate, and investment planning. She is the Managing Partner of Sorelle Wealth Partners, a fiduciary, fee-only firm specializing in personalized financial strategies for women navigating major life transitions. Susan’s background includes leadership roles in international law, national accounting, and a Top-100 Registered Investment Advisory firm.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Wealth building vs income focus

✔️ Real estate investing strategies for women

✔️ Diversification and risk management

✔️ Tax planning and 1031 exchanges

✔️ Early investing and long-term growth

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

💼 Connect with Susan Jones:

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

🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-wofford-jones-j-d-cfp%C2%AE-cdfa%C2%AE-73942688

🎙 Follow Cynthia Tant – Sip, Sell, Repeat:

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