The Business of Homes Podcast

On today's episode, Micheal is joined by Kaelin Evans, a Nashville native, born and raised in Music City, who has had a front-row seat to its metamorphosis over the last 40-plus years. She is known by friends and colleagues for her positive, upbeat outlook. Kaelin strives to make the home buying/selling experience seamless, transparent, and satisfying. Her expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to her clients have made her one of the most successful Real Estate Agents in the business, selling more than $20 million in real estate last year alone.

Topics covered:
The importance of "starting from the mail room"
Remembering to invest into your own properties
When to ask for feedback from your clients
Understanding your own value
Favorite teaching methods
Tools for altering your image
So much more

A huge thank you to Kaelin Evans for being part of the podcast. Go follow her on Instagram @kaelinevans and let her know how much you enjoyed their story. 

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On today's episode, Micheal is joined by Katie Morrell, a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in Nashville's real estate industry, who is renowned for her expertise and commitment to client satisfaction. She has helped countless clients navigate the complexities of buying and selling real estate and is committed to providing the highest level of service and expertise to every client. She excels in negotiation, marketing, and customer service. Katie stays current with industry trends and actively participates in local real estate organizations. Beyond her role as a REALTOR, she contributes to the community through involvement in charities and volunteer work. 

Topics covered:
Katie's quick dive into a townhome development
Creating the playbook so Katie's team doesn't experience the same mistakes she did
The path Katie went on before creating her team
The structure of her team
The successful order in which to hire roles
The dire importance of the contract
So much more

A huge thank you to Katie Morrell for being part of the podcast. Go follow her on Instagram @katiejanemorrell and let her know how much you enjoyed their story. 

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On today's episode, Micheal is joined by Chris Grimes, who attended Barney Fletcher's School of Real Estate in Atlanta and worked alongside his mother, a Realtor in Metro Atlanta. In 2014, he joined Nashville’s Sotheby’s Realty affiliate brokerage, and by 2018, he earned his broker license, becoming part of the Executive Leadership Team at Tennessee’s only RE/MAX Collection office. Later in 2018, he became the Principal Broker.

In 2022, Chris and partners John Grimes and Joey Skibbie left RE/MAX Collection to form their own team. They affiliated with Corcoran Reverie. Aside from his real estate pursuits, Chris is actively involved in community service, supporting organizations like Greater Nashville Realtors, Nashville's Symphony Ball, Habitat for Humanity, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and the Antiques Garden Show of Nashville. In addition to his professional life, Chris enjoys tending to his farmette, which houses a fruit grove, cats, and dogs, and spending time with his spouse.

Topics covered:
How Chris has used winter to sharpen his tools in the past
How being a broker has changed over the years
How focusing on your failures can be more impactful than looking at your successes
Deep dive into the steps to take this winter to create a successful backbone for the upcoming busy season
So much more

A huge thank you to Chris Grimes for being part of the podcast. Go follow him on Instagram @partnersingrimes and let him know how much you enjoyed their story. 

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On today's episode, Micheal is joined by Nathan Weinberg, a self-described nomad, who has lived in various places before settling in Nashville. Starting his career in hospitality, he transitioned to real estate in 2009 during the economic recession, proving successful despite skepticism. Teaming up with Steve Mabee, he expanded into urban infill development, particularly on the east side of Nashville. Nathan and Steve launched Greenline Property Management in 2017 and later founded their own brokerage, MW Real Estate Co. Nathan emphasizes the importance of client relationships, considering them the most rewarding aspect of his business. He currently resides in Inglewood with his wife and two sons.

Topics covered:
Why you shouldn't get a "deal" on a house
What needs to change about the appraisal process
How real estate investing should be available to all
Deep dive into affordable housing
So much more

A huge thank you to Nathan Weinburg for being part of the podcast. Go follow him on Instagram @nathanweinbergbroker and let him know how much you enjoyed their story. 

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On today's episode, Micheal is joined by Nathan Weinberg, a self-described nomad, has lived in various places before settling in Nashville. Starting his career in hospitality, he transitioned to real estate in 2009 during the economic recession, proving successful despite skepticism. Teaming up with Steve Mabee, he expanded into urban infill development, particularly on the east side of Nashville. Nathan and Steve launched Greenline Property Management in 2017 and later founded their own brokerage, MW Real Estate Co. Nathan emphasizes the importance of client relationships, considering them the most rewarding aspect of his business. He currently resides in Inglewood with his wife and two sons.

Topics covered:
Nathan's beginnings in real estate in 2008
How Nathan created a sphere of influence
How all forms of home ownership is an investment
How to make sure an investment into a home appreciates in value over time
So much more

A huge thank you to Nathan Weinburg for being part of the podcast. Go follow him on Instagram @nathanweinbergbroker and let him know how much you enjoyed their story. 

Check out the video version and transcript of the podcast here:
https://youtu.be/2yKlIL6zRqY

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On today's episode, Micheal is joined by returning guest Joshua Ellis, an entrepreneur here in Nashville, and most recently the Founder and CEO of WithCo Cocktails.

Topics covered:
The influences on our own design
The origins of trends
How brand flows through every aspect of yourself
How design carves out your niche
Advice to set yourself apart
The creation of a community-driven organization
So much more

A huge thank you to Joshua Ellis for being part of the podcast. Go follow him on Instagram @moderndayleader and let him know how much you enjoyed his story.

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On today's episode, Michael is joined by Madison White, affectionately referring to herself as an art school dropout, Madison uses her creative education and 7+ years in real estate to produce stand-out marketing for her client’s listings and housing needs. She is consistently ranked in the top 10% of agents at her company of over 1500 local agents. Homeownership gave her the opportunity to become a certified chicken tender to a backyard flock of 7 and dog mom to her English Bulldog rescue, Larry. 

She is a mental health advocate and works to create a safe environment for her clients as they navigate market challenges. She’s obsessed with the fact that she gets to help others find the places they will call home and where all of the biggest little moments of their lives will happen. Madison truly believes her life’s purpose is to bring joy to those around her.

Topics covered:
How Madison entered her career in Real Estate
How she creates an environment for her clients to feel safe
How fear plays a role in both the agent's and client’s side of the transaction
How success can feel like playing with fire
Understand how you want to operate within your career
So much more

A huge thank you to Madison White for being part of the podcast.

Go follow her on Instagram @homesbymadison and let her know how much you enjoyed her story.

Check out the video version of this podcast here:
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On today's episode, Michael is joined by Lila McCann, who at the age of 16 made her country music debut with the single "Down Came a Blackbird". The song was the first release from her 1997 album Lila, which became the highest-selling album for a debut country music act in 1997 and was certified platinum in the United States. Since then, Lila has transitioned into real estate, where she specializes in residential real estate in the Greater Nashville area. Lila currently serves on the board at Daybreak Arts and is the Vice-Chair for the Affordable Housing committee at Greater Nashville Realtors. She also has completed the C2EX certification and At Home with Diversity designation with the National Association of Realtors. 

Topics covered:
Lila's transition from music to real estate
The importance of "Talk Less and Listen More"
The origin of Lila's unique partnership
How to use TikTok to your advantage
How Lila is bringing agents together
How to use your previous connections to further your current career
So much more

A huge thank you to Lila McCann for being part of the podcast.

Go follow her on Instagram @lilamccannmusic and @lilamcannrealtor and let her know how much you enjoyed her story.

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On today's episode, Michael is joined by Marie Lee, a Nashville realtor known for providing easy, proven strategies about the Nashville market on Instagram.

Topics covered:
Which platforms Marie is finding success on
The biggest difference between Instagram and Facebook
Marie moving toward YouTube and Pinterest
Answering the question, "Do you need to be on every platform?"
The most important thing to do as a content creator
Marie's exact funnel for content creation
So much more

A huge thank you to Marie Lee for being part of the podcast.

Go follow her on Instagram @movemetotennessee and let her know how much you enjoyed her story.

Check out the video version of this podcast here:
https://youtu.be/SW7v2IM9N-0

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On today's episode, Michael is joined by Amy Clithero Gill, a licensed realtor with Parks and a designer with Gill Design Co. She finds elegance in simplicity, in floor plans, finishes, and massing. Her work emphasizes natural materials and clean lines.  She works with homeowners, builders, and developers to imagine beautiful, functional spaces that enhance the quality of life of the inhabitants.

Topics covered:
Creating the balance between business processes and personal biases
What makes an agent successful in their relationships
How Amy's understanding of design helps her put words to her client's thoughts
How to become irreplaceable by technology
How Amy is training her team to provide the same value as a more experienced agent
The importance of understanding the home itself
And so much more!

A huge thank you to Amy Gill for being a guest on today's episode.

Check out the video version of the podcast here:
https://youtu.be/Iz9dE8TozJA

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