The Leverage Lounge Podcast

In this episode of The Leverage Lounge, Mike Collier sits down with Jessica Nieto to explore team building, accountability, and the identity shifts required to grow beyond hustle.

They unpack why letting go of control allows teams to thrive, how systems and delegation unlock scalability, and why technology should enhance relationships rather than replace them.

A big thank you to ⁠SmartHireVA⁠ for sponsoring the show and supporting businesses with virtual assistance. Check out ⁠leveragewithmike.com⁠ for more.

In this episode of The Leverage Lounge, Mike Collier breaks down why working harder often becomes the trap that keeps leaders stuck. Instead of solving problems, more effort can mask deeper decision issues that drain energy and create burnout.If you feel busy but not moving forward, this conversation will help you identify whether your challenge is effort or direction and how to build leverage instead of exhaustion.A big thank you to ⁠SmartHireVA⁠ for sponsoring the show and supporting businesses with virtual assistance.Check out ⁠leveragewithmike.com⁠ for more.

In this episode of The Leverage Lounge, Mike Collier sits down with Angelique Soto, founder of Credit Snitch, to break that belief completely.

Angelique has helped convert over $100 million worth of so-called unqualified buyers into qualified homeowners by teaching credit as behavior, structure, and identity.

This conversation goes beyond credit repair and into mindset, survival thinking, budgeting, and the systems that create long-term leverage for families, real estate professionals, and leaders.A big thank you to ⁠SmartHireVA⁠ for sponsoring the show and supporting businesses with virtual assistance. Check out ⁠leveragewithmike.com⁠ for more.

Leverage Is an Identity, Not a Tactic | From Doer to Builder | The Leverage LoungeIn this episode of The Leverage Lounge, Mike Collier explores leverage as an identity to be adopted, not a tactic to apply later.Mike breaks down the shift from a doer mindset to a builder mindset, where leaders focus on direction instead of effort. He explains why leverage responds to identity, how decision-making tension often signals readiness for growth, and why the cost of not using leverage is higher than most leaders realize.

A big thank you to ⁠SmartHireVA⁠ for sponsoring the show and supporting businesses with virtual assistance.Check out ⁠leveragewithmike.com⁠ for more.

In this episode of The Leverage Lounge, Mike Collier breaks down leverage as a mindset and leadership approach, not a productivity tactic.Mike explores the shift from a producer mentality to a builder mentality, explaining why burnout often comes from trying to control everything instead of building trust and structure. He walks through practical leadership principles like subtraction before addition, protecting high-value activities, and committing to clarity before growth.
A big thank you to ⁠SmartHireVA⁠ for sponsoring the show and supporting businesses with virtual assistance. Check out ⁠leveragewithmike.com⁠ for more.

In this episode, Mike Collier introduces the concept of leverage as a mindset and leadership approach, not just a productivity tactic. He explains the shift from a producer mentality to a builder mentality and why burnout often comes from control rather than trust and structure.

If you’re feeling busy, stretched thin, or stuck doing everything yourself, this conversation will help you rethink how you lead, protect high-value activities, and use people, systems, AI, capital, and time to grow smarter and more intentionally.

A big thank you to SmartHireVA for sponsoring the show and supporting businesses with virtual assistance.
Check out leveragewithmike.com for more.

In this episode, we sit down with Gina Kirschenheiter, co founder of The Gated Group at eXp Realty, to explore how she transitioned from national television to building a fast growing luxury real estate business in Southern California.

Gina shares how she turned media visibility into real credibility, scaled quickly after licensing, and built a design driven brand that gained real production momentum.

Whether you are a real estate agent, entrepreneur, or personal brand looking to convert attention into income, this episode is packed with insights on brand leverage, luxury marketing, and creating a high touch client experience that supports long term growth.

A big thank you to SmartHireVA for sponsoring the show and supporting businesses with virtual assistance.
Check out leveragewithmike.com for more.

In this episode, we sit down with Sherri Johnson, one of the most respected real estate coaches in the industry, to uncover the systems, mindset shifts, and prospecting strategies she uses to help agents become top 1 percent performers. Sherri shares how simplifying your daily actions, building confidence, and staying consistent can create massive long term results in your business.

Whether you are a new agent or an experienced producer ready to scale, this conversation is packed with practical insights, real world examples, and strategies you can start using right away to grow your income and operate like a top performer.

A big thank you to SmartHireVA for sponsoring the show and supporting businesses with virtual assistance.
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In this episode, we sit down with Chauncey Pham, national real estate coach, investor, and cast member of Zombie House Flipping, to explore how she builds high demand coaching programs, scales flipping education, and turns media visibility into real business growth.

Chauncey shares her journey from brokerage owner to full time coach and mentor, along with the systems, content strategies, and investing models that fuel her multiple income streams.

Whether you are a real estate agent, investor, or coach, this episode is packed with practical insights on scaling a brand, building leverage through content, and using flipping strategies to grow with confidence.

A big thank you to SmartHireVA for sponsoring the show and supporting businesses with virtual assistance.
Check out leveragewithmike.com for more.

In this episode, we sit down with Towanna and LaShawn Peterson Jackson, Associate Brokers, 5× eXp Mega Icon Agents, and founders of Team Peterson Jackson, to uncover how they built one of Detroit’s most successful real estate teams through systems, leadership, and mission-driven culture. They share how their background in IT and project management gave them early leverage, helped them scale production, and shaped a team that thrives through mentorship and accountability.

Whether you are a real estate professional, team leader, or entrepreneur, this conversation is filled with practical insights on building strong workflows, developing leaders, and creating a business that makes a real community impact.

A big thank you to SmartHireVA for sponsoring the show and supporting businesses with virtual assistance.
Check out leveragewithmike.com for more.