2026 Ohio REALTORS® President Mic Gordon is joined by the founders of the REALTOR® & Affiliate Wellness (RAW) Group to discuss the importance of REALTOR® wellness, the group’s origins, and what members should know about this benefit and its impact within the REALTOR® community.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Mic’s presidency and wellness initiative
• Adam and Steve’s vision behind the RAW group
• The importance of REALTOR® wellness
• The RAW group’s benefits to the REALTOR® community
• What Mic, Adam, and Steve want you to know about REALTOR® wellness
• How you can learn more about RAW and get involved

Lauren Edsley joins this week’s episode to discuss a growing market trend—single women homebuyers—sharing what they’re looking for and how REALTORS® can effectively reach and serve this demographic.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Lauren’s history and career background
• The rise in single women in real estate
• Her experience in working with these types of buyers
• What the future economy looks like for single women homebuyers
• What single woman homebuyers want in a home
• How REALTORS can tap into this area of the market
• How to attract this type of client
• Advice for REALTORS in working with single women homebuyers

Colleen Souza joins this week’s episode to talk about how daily mantras and mindset fuel personal and professional growth, and why values and habits—not talent—are the real foundation for lasting success. To learn more, visit: https://linktr.ee/colleensouza

Full Description / Show Notes

• Colleen’s background and how she got started in real estate
• Writing her book and what inspired it
• How mantras translate to professional and personal growth
• The importance of mindset
• The benefits of using mantras on an everyday basis
• How to start using mantras
• Why values and habits matter more than talent
• Some of her favorite mantras

In this episode of Ohio Policy Talk, we discuss Ohio’s new SB 155 law, which takes effect in March and brings new disclosure requirements and consumer protections to real estate wholesaling. REALTOR® Oliver Chapman shares what he’s been seeing on the ground and how this new law will help homeowners better understand who they’re dealing with before signing a contract. We also talk about why education and awareness still matter, even with stronger protections now in place.

Full Description / Show Notes:

Learn about the rise of real estate wholesaling across Ohio

Hear how the new disclosure requirements are designed to protect homeowners

Find out what consumer protections are now in place under SB 155

Hear firsthand what REALTOR® Oliver Chapman has been seeing in the market

Discover common red flags sellers should watch for

Learn how REALTORS® can help educate and protect consumers

Understand why slowing down and asking questions can make all the difference before signing a contract

Lori Muller joins this week’s episode to discuss how believing in yourself, your value, and your brand shape lasting success, strong teams, and powerful brands.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Lori’s career history and background
• Founding Empower Coaching, Consulting, Speaking and events
• Common themes agents and brokers are dealing with right now
• The importance of belief
• How to believe in yourself
• How to believe in your value and how to articulate it
• Why brand alignment matters more than ever
• Best advice for agents and brokers in today’s market

RPR (Realtors Property Resource) is one of the most powerful — and often underused — benefits available to Realtors. In this episode, we break down what RPR is, how members can use it in their day-to-day business, and explore the newest AI-powered features that are changing the way agents research properties, analyze data, and serve clients more efficiently. Whether you’re brand new to RPR or ready to level up, this episode will help you get more value out of your membership.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Liz’s career history and background
• What RPR is and how it got started
• Basic examples of how agents can use RPR
• How to get started
• Training that is available through RPR
• How to use RPR on an advocacy level
• New AI Features and how to use them
• What’s next for RPR

Home inspectors and REALTORS® from across Ohio join today’s episode to discuss the real estate industry, property inspections, the convenience of inspections, and how they're conducted across the state.

Full Description / Show Notes

• The panel’s introduction and their roles in the real estate industry
• The role of a home inspection in a home transaction
• The importance of a home inspection
• The importance of having a strong relationship between REALTORS® and home inspectors and how to build that relationship
• How home inspections are done differently across the state
• What can be done to make home inspections more unified

Daniel Dennis joins this week’s episode to discuss the housing market, what top agents are doing to succeed right now, and his best advice in how to thrive during challenging times. 

Full Description / Show Notes

• How Daniel got started in real estate and what he does today
• Current state of the real estate market and what agents are experiencing
• What his clients are experiencing
• What types of information we should be sharing with clients
• What top producers are doing to succeed
• Prediction for the 2026 housing market
• The importance of creating good habits
• The importance of having fun
• Best advice for agents to suceed during challenging times

In this episode of Ohio Policy Talk, Anastasia and Andrew are joined by Legislative Steering Committee Chair Michael Jones to discuss his background in real estate advocacy and his experience in state and federal politics. Michael breaks down the role of the Legislative Steering Committee, how policy positions are formed, and the key legislative issues Ohio REALTORS® should be watching in 2026.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Hear about Michael Jones and his background in real estate, and what drew him into advocacy
• Get insight into how his experience in state and federal politics influences his leadership as Legislative Steering Committee Chair
• Discover what the Legislative Steering Committee does and how it supports Ohio REALTORS®’ advocacy efforts
• Take a closer look at how policy positions are reviewed and decided, from support to opposition or neutrality
• Listen in on the key legislative issues REALTORS® should be watching heading into 2026
• Learn about how to start getting involved in advocacy

Terry LeClair joins this week’s episode and breaks down the four internal forces that fuel lasting success, both in real estate sales and in life beyond the business.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Terry’s career history in real estate
• The four internal forces: Belief, Desire, Faith, and Persistence as core drivers of success.
• Why mindset matters and how to build confidence and conviction.
• How genuine service fuels motivation and strengthens client relationships.
• What true faith means in real estate, why persistence is the X-factor, and how to develop both.
• How the four forces create a strong agent and improve both business and personal life.