Travis Winfield joins this week’s episode to discuss the do’s and don’ts of working with military clients and shares opportunities that exist for veteran homeownership.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Travis’s career history and background
• His personal real estate experiene story
• Where agents go wrong when it comes to working with military families
• What agents need to know about working with military families
• The types of programs and loans avaliable to military and veterans
• How we can better educate the community and REALTORS on opportunities that exist for veterans
• How to build client trust
• The benefit to your business when working with military clients

This week, Kyle Crawford explores the benefits of using AI to manage your client list, sharing practical examples of how the right tools can streamline your workflow and help grow your business.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Kyle’s career history and background
• Where most agents go wrong when it comes to client lists
• How mismangement of lists can become an advantage for competitors
• Ways AI can manage your client list
• The importance of reviewing content
• The future of AI in Real Estate
• Data protection and privacy

Greg Antipoff joins this week’s episode to preview his upcoming Annual Convention & Expo session on business entities. Learn whether operating your real estate business as an LLC or an S corporation is the right fit for you, and discover strategies to maximize tax savings based on your specific real estate activities.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Greg’s history and career background
• His EKG method- Earn, Keep, Grow
• The importance of investing for realtors
• The difference between an LLC or S Corp
• Different tax scenarios he will break down for your business
• What you need to know before heading into his session
• What he’s looking forward to about convention

In this episode of Ohio Policy Talks, Anastasia and Veronica are joined by Arin Blair, City Planner for the City of Sandusky, and Mollie Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Athens County Economic Development Council. Together, they discuss how two very different Ohio communities are planning for the future while navigating shared challenges around housing, economic development, workforce needs, and quality of life. For REALTOR® members, this episode offers a practical look at how local planning and economic development decisions shape housing options and the communities clients want to call home.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Hear from Arin Blair and Mollie Fitzgerald about their roles and the communities they serve.
• Learn how Sandusky and Athens County are approaching community growth from different but connected perspectives.
• Explore what opportunities and challenges are showing up in both communities as they plan for the future.
• Understand how housing demand is affecting Sandusky and Athens County, and what barriers may be getting in the way of creating more options.
• Dive into the connection between housing availability, economic development, and the ability to attract workers and investment.
• Discover how partnerships with local stakeholders are helping move community development efforts forward.
• Hear about innovative projects and initiatives that are making these communities more attractive and livable.
• Learn what advice Arin and Mollie have for other Ohio communities facing similar housing and economic development challenges.
• Look ahead at what success could look like for Sandusky and Athens County over the next five years.

This week, Keith breaks down why systems and automation are essential for building a more efficient business, and offers practical tips REALTORS® can start using right away to save time and boost productivity.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Keith’s history and career background
• Founding his company REI automation
• How automation has been a game changer for his business and personal life
• Which everyday tasks are best suited for automation and where to start
• Advice for REALTORS looking to get into the investing business

In this episode of Ohio Policy Talks, Anastasia and Veronica are joined by Jamie McMillen, Government Affairs Director for the Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS®, also known as ACAR. Jamie shares how ACAR’s advocacy work helps protect the real estate industry and keep members informed about local policy issues that could affect their markets. 

Full Description / Show Notes

• Hear from Jamie McMillen about her role as Government Affairs Director and the region ACAR serves.
• Learn how ACAR tracks local policy issues that could affect REALTORS®, property owners, and the broader real estate industry.
• Explore why partnerships are important when working on housing issues and local advocacy efforts.
• Understand how REALTOR® members can help identify policies or ordinances that may need attention from ACAR’s advocacy team.
• Dive into the issue of point-of-sale inspections and why ACAR has made this a priority for its members.
• Discover what an advocacy campaign looks like behind the scenes, from building awareness to engaging local decision-makers.
• Learn how REALTOR® members can get more involved in advocacy, even if they are not sure where to start.
• Find out what local policy issues REALTORS® should be paying attention to in Northeast Ohio.

Natalie Davis joins this week’s episode to discuss her two sessions on Mindset and Leadership at the upcoming convention and Expo, what you can expect from attending her session and what she loves about continuing education opportunities.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Natalie’s career history and background
• Her two sessions at Ohio REALTORS Convention
• Why mindset and leadership are so important to focus on 
• What you can expect from her as an instructor
• Why CE is so important
• The value of attending an annual convention and expo
• What she’s looking forward to while being in Columbus

Liz Gunski joins this week’s episode for an overview of the suite of AI tools available both on RPR’s website and in the RPR app. Learn how you can use RPR’s AI tools to share your business intelligence!

Full Description / Show Notes

• RPR’s creation and background
• RPR’s philosophy on AI
• Research done to launch the new features
• New AI tools just released
• How to access RPR on mobile and desktop
• What to expect at their session at convention
• How to download and find the app
• New broker-specific features

In this episode of Ohio Policy Talks, Anastasia and Veronica are joined by Brenda Linert for a conversation about the role chambers of commerce play in bringing people together around community needs. Brenda shares how chambers can support economic development, workforce growth, housing conversations, and regional collaboration. The discussion also explores how housing availability affects business growth, how chambers can help convene the right partners, and why collaboration is so important when communities are working to improve quality of life for residents. For REALTOR® members, this episode offers a closer look at how chambers can be valuable partners in local housing and economic development conversations.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Hear from Brenda Linert about her role at the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and the work she does in the community.
• Learn how chambers of commerce support more than networking events and ribbon cuttings.
• Explore why chambers are often at the center of conversations around workforce needs and community development.
• Understand how housing availability and affordability affect workforce attraction and business growth in the region.
• Dive into the role chambers can play in bringing together business leaders, local governments, REALTORS®, and community organizations.
• Discover how collaboration across sectors can help communities move from identifying challenges to finding practical solutions.
• Look ahead at the trends that could shape economic development and community growth over the next several years.
• Learn what advice Brenda has for communities looking to strengthen their local economy and improve quality of life for residents.
• See why this conversation matters for REALTOR® members who want to be part of local discussions around housing, development, and community growth.

Xander Snyder joins this week’s episode to preview his upcoming session at the Ohio REALTORS Annual Convention and Expo, where he’ll dive into commercial trends with analytical rigor to draw clear-eyed conclusions about market trends and better inform decision-making.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Xander’s career history and background
• The new cycle of commercial real estate
• What trends he's paying attention to right now
• Ohio-specific commercial data
• Advice to commercial REALTORS in today’s market
• What he’s looking forward to at this year’s convention and expo.