Join Josh Lavik as he chats with Erika Skogg, a real estate agent based in Door County, Wisconsin. Erika shares how she navigated the Door County real estate market, blending her love for photography with real estate to create impactful listings. They discuss the importance of a well-executed listing presentation, how Erica balances work and family, and strategies for maintaining a successful career. Tune in for insights on personal branding, collaboration, and overcoming challenges in the real estate industry.

🎧 Hosted by: Josh Lavik

🎙 Guest: Erika Skogg

Erika Skogg — Erika Skogg is a top-producing agent with Shorewest Realtors, specializing in luxury and waterfront properties across Door County and Northeast Wisconsin. In the past year alone, she closed 62 transactions.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ The impact of personal branding on real estate success

✔️ How Erika uses photography in real estate listings

✔️ Managing a real estate career and family life

✔️ The value of collaboration and referral business

✔️ Learning from mistakes and improving your practice

✔️ Going above and beyond for clients in real estate

📇 Connect with Erika Skogg:

🌎 Website → https://erikaskogg.shorewest.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/erika.skogg

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

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

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Join Josh Lavik and Fred Van Buren in this episode of Better Agent, where they explore the key strategies for success in the real estate industry. Fred, a seasoned professional, shares his expertise in new construction, development, and the financial considerations involved in real estate projects. They discuss the importance of networking, understanding market dynamics, and building trust with clients and investors. Fred also highlights the rising opportunity in the aging-in-place market and why agents need to build strong, reliable teams to navigate challenges effectively.

🎧 Hosted by: Josh Lavik

🎙 Guest: Fred Van Buren

Fred Van Buren is a seasoned real estate agent with over two decades of experience in the housing industry, based in Madison, Wisconsin. He has a diverse background in real estate sales, building materials, and custom home construction. Fred is affiliated with Real Broker LLC and actively markets new residential developments such as Wild Oak Condominiums in Stoughton, WI. His comprehensive market knowledge and commitment to client satisfaction make him a trusted advisor.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Strategies to set and achieve growth-focused goals in real estate

✔️ The power of networking and building strong relationships

✔️ How to understand and leverage market dynamics to your advantage

✔️ Why the aging-in-place market is a major opportunity for real estate agents

✔️ The importance of a reliable and skilled development team

✔️ How financial considerations shape successful real estate ventures

✔️ Why being proactive is essential in seizing real estate opportunities

✔️ The power of having a real estate niche to streamline efforts

✔️ Why “hope” isn’t enough—action is required for success

📇 Connect with Fred Van Buren:

🌐 Website → https://onereal.com/fred-vanburen

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

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

🎙 Follow Josh Lavik:

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

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

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

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

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Host Josh Lavik chats with Colin Schindler, a real estate agent who discusses his path to success, touching on the importance of mentorship, battling burnout, and the strategies for scaling a real estate business. They talk about the power of creativity in marketing, delegating work to build a strong team, and staying consistent in the pursuit of growth and success. This episode is a must-listen for agents seeking balance and long-term success in the real estate industry.

🎧 Hosted by: Josh Lavik

🎙 Guest: Colin Schindler

Colin Schindler — Colin is a top-performing REALTOR® with RE/MAX Ignite, based in Southern Wisconsin. With a career marked by impressive success, Colin closed 53 transactions totaling over $10.2 million in sales volume in 2023 alone. He’s known for his proactive, client-first approach and deep market knowledge, helping everyone from first-time buyers to seasoned investors navigate their real estate journey with integrity and enthusiasm.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How mentorship drives real estate success

✔️ Identifying and managing burnout in real estate

✔️ The benefits of building a team to share the workload

✔️ Creative and unique marketing strategies for real estate agents

✔️ How consistency and community can fuel growth

✔️ Delegating tasks for more efficient business operations

✔️ Embracing imperfection while striving for progress

✔️ Defining personal success to avoid burnout

📇 Connect with Colin Schindler:

🌐 Website → https://colin-schindler.remax.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.instagram.com/robedrealtor/

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

🎙 Follow Josh Lavik:

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

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

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

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

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Join Josh Lavik and Seth Peterson as they discuss making the leap from part-time to full-time real estate, building a sustainable business, and staying top of mind with clients. Seth also shares insights on market trends and finding your niche to boost your success. Perfect for agents seeking growth strategies and industry wisdom.

🎧 Hosted by: Josh Lavik

🎙 Guest: Seth Peterson – Real Estate Agent, Madison, WI

Seth Peterson is a seasoned real estate professional with over 20 years of experience in the Madison area. As a Broker Associate at Realty Executives Cooper Spransy, he has completed 400+ transactions, specializing in residential sales, investment properties, and foreclosures. Seth is also a real estate investor known for his honesty, responsiveness, and dedication to client success.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Transitioning to full-time real estate

✔️ Building a strong real estate business foundation

✔️ Client retention tactics

✔️ Navigating market trends

✔️ Importance of niche specialization

📇 Connect with Seth Peterson:

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

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-peterson-6685911/

🎙 Follow Josh Lavik:

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

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

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

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

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Josh Lavik welcomes Alison Crim, a real estate team leader from Madison who shares expert tips on building efficient systems, hiring support, and growing a successful team. Discover how detailed checklists, consistent prospecting, and market knowledge are essential to scaling your business. Alison also offers insights on marketing, managing agents, and shifting your professional identity. Perfect for agents ready to take their business to the next level.

🎧 Hosted by: Josh Lavik

🎙 Guest: Alison Crim – Real Estate Team Leader, Madison Market

Alison Crim is the founder and lead broker of Husky Homes Team, one of the top-producing real estate teams in Madison, Wisconsin. Alison is passionate about helping people navigate big life transitions and brings both heart and strategy to every transaction. With deep market knowledge and a service-first mindset, she has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor and skilled negotiator for hundreds of buyers and sellers. Her team culture is rooted in professionalism, responsiveness, and results.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to create and refine business systems

✔️ When to hire and how to leverage administrative support

✔️ Effective prospecting strategies for new and experienced agents

✔️ Marketing tips that complement outreach efforts

✔️ Building trust through market expertise

✔️ Challenges and benefits of leading a real estate team

✔️ Professional branding and identity shift

📇 Connect with Alison Crim:

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

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alison.crim7

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-crim/

🎙 Follow Josh Lavik:

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

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

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

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

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In this episode of The Better Agent Podcast, host Josh Lavik chats with Mari Slobounov, a Broker/Owner, about her inspiring real estate journey. From starting as a buyer's agent to owning her brokerage, Mari shares her challenges and triumphs along the way. She offers valuable advice for new agents, including tips on hustling, learning, and building a successful business. Tune in to hear her thoughts on rebranding, social media strategies, community engagement, and more!

🎧 Hosted by: Josh Lavik

🎙 Guest: Mari Slobounov – Broker/Owner

Mari Slobounov is a dedicated real estate professional based in Madison, Wisconsin. With nearly seven years of experience, she has successfully closed over 300 transactions, showcasing her commitment to helping clients navigate the buying and selling process with confidence. Mari's background in accounting enhances her attention to detail and negotiation skills, making her a trusted advisor in the Madison real estate market.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Mari's journey from buyer’s agent to broker/owner

✔️ Advice for new agents on how to thrive in real estate

✔️ Transitioning a business and managing the "Golden Handoff"

✔️ The power of social media and rebranding

✔️ Using Instagram as an open house tool

✔️ Building a business without social media

✔️ Investing in real estate and engaging with the community

✔️ Effective follow-up and client management strategies

✔️ Balancing work and personal life in real estate

🎙 Follow Mari Slobounov:

🌎 Website → https://marisellsmadison.kw.com/

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

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

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

🎙 Follow Josh Lavik:

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

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

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlavik
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In this episode of The Better Agent Podcast, host Josh Lavik chats with Kim DuBois, a real estate professional who pivoted from sales to real estate in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kim shares her story of overcoming early challenges, finding success through effective communication, and building a thriving real estate business. Whether you're new to real estate or looking to scale, Kim’s advice on repeat clients, social media marketing, and leveraging administrative help is sure to inspire.

🎧 Hosted by: Josh Lavik

🎙 Featuring: Kim DuBois – Real Estate Agent, Entrepreneur

Kim DuBois is a dedicated real estate professional with eXp Realty in Middleton, Wisconsin. With over four years of experience, she has closed 22 transactions totaling $9.2 million in sales. Known for her personalized approach, Kim excels in guiding clients through the buying and selling process, building a reputation as a trusted advisor in the South Central Wisconsin market.

💡 Key Moments:

✔️ Kim’s career shift from sales to real estate during COVID

✔️ Strategies Kim used to succeed in a challenging market

✔️ How communication and relationship-building helped Kim grow

✔️ Balancing solo agent responsibilities and providing great service

✔️ The role of social media in real estate growth

✔️ Kim’s tips for scaling with the help of administrative support

🎙 Follow Kim DuBois:

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

🌎 Website → https://kimberlydubois.exprealty.com/

🎙 Follow Josh Lavik:

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

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

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlavik
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In this episode of the Better Agent Podcast, host Josh Lavik interviews Monte Reyment, Broker/Owner of Take Action Realty Group in Green Bay. Monte discusses his unique journey into real estate, including his experience in coaching, wholesaling, and ultimately building a successful brokerage. They discuss how to grow your business by finding your niche, building meaningful relationships with clients, and providing excellent service to create lifelong fans.

🎧 Hosted by: Josh Lavik

👤 Guest: Monte Reyment – Broker/Owner of Take Action Realty Group

Monte Reyment is the founder and broker of Take Action Realty Group, a purpose-driven real estate company rooted in gratitude, community, and building real relationships across Northeast Wisconsin. Monte was named one of the Top 8 agents in Wisconsin, and holds the #1 spot in both Green Bay and Brown County on Rate My Agent. In 2024 alone, he closed 100 transactions—a testament to his work ethic, consistency, and the trust he’s built in the market.

At the heart of it all, Monte leads with heart. Whether he’s helping agents level up, partnering with investors, or giving back to the community, his mission is clear: serve first, stay curious, and show people what’s possible when they take action. He’s not here for surface-level success—he’s in it to make a real difference.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Monte’s story from coaching to becoming a real estate broker

✔️ The importance of finding your niche in real estate

✔️ Patience, persistence, and providing value to clients

✔️ Setting clear boundaries with clients to avoid burnout

✔️ The significance of showing up at closings and going the extra mile

✔️ How to be a resource to your clients and create fans

✔️ Navigating client relationships with empathy and clarity

📇 Connect with Monte Reyment:

🌎 Website → https://tarealtygroup.com/

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

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

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

🎙 Follow Josh Lavik:

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

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

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

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

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🚀 In this inspiring episode of The Better Agent Podcast, Josh Lavik talks with Alejandro Trejo about making the bold leap into real estate, overcoming burnout, and what it really takes to build a sustainable and impactful business. Whether you're closing your first deal or scaling past 20, Alejandro’s story offers the clarity, strategy, and motivation you need.

🎧 Hosted by: Josh Lavik

👤 Featuring:

🏡 Alejandro Trejo – Realtor & Growth-Focused Entrepreneur

Alejandro Trejo is the founder and CEO of Big Wisco Investments, a leading real estate solutions company based in Wisconsin. With a passion for revitalizing communities and providing homeowners with fair, efficient solutions, Alejandro has built Big Wisco into a trusted name in the industry. Under his leadership, the company has successfully acquired and renovated numerous properties, helping homeowners facing foreclosure or financial difficulty.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Transitioning careers: knowing when it's time

✔️ The truth about success in your first year

✔️ Morning routines and the circadian edge

✔️ Emotional intelligence and listening in real estate

✔️ Balancing life, mindset, and sustainable momentum

📇 Connect with Alejandro Trejo:

🌎 Website → https://bigwisco.kw.com/

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

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-trejo-86b242197/

🎙 Follow Josh Lavik:

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

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

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

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

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 🚀 Want to learn how selling a fishing boat can lead to a successful real estate career? In this episode of The Better Agent Podcast, Josh Lavik interviews Rabe Avery, a thriving realtor in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Rabe shares how he turned a simple boat sale into a real estate career and built his business from the ground up.

Rabe talks about how focusing on lead generation, nurturing client relationships, and offering value helped him grow his real estate empire. He shares actionable tips for overcoming challenges and staying motivated, even in a competitive market.

👤 Featuring:

🏡 Rabe Avery ⭐ – Real Estate Agent & Investor

Rabe Avery is a dedicated Realtor at HomePoint Real Estate in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with a strong track record of success Rabe is known for his deep market knowledge, excellent negotiation skills, and a client-first approach, helping both buyers and sellers navigate the real estate process with confidence. Outside of real estate, he enjoys outdoor activities and is a proud member of local organizations, further solidifying his connection to the community.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ How Rabe got started by selling a fishing boat and buying duplexes

✔️ The role of relationships in real estate success

✔️ Effective lead generation strategies that work for new agents

✔️ Overcoming challenges and staying focused on long-term goals

✔️ How to scale your business in the competitive real estate industry

🎧 Tune in for insights from Rabe Avery on how to build a successful real estate career from scratch!

📇 Connect with Rabe Avery:

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabe-avery-ba9602133/

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

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

🎙 Follow Josh Lavik:

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

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

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

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

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