Think Bigger Real Estate

On this episode of the Think Bigger Real Estate Show, bestselling author and sales expert James Vander Linden (aka Jimmy Van) reveals how storytelling—done right—can drive connection, trust, and sales. Learn how to speak to emotion, not just logic, and make your clients the hero. 

In this special crossover episode, Justin sits down with Matt Lovitt, health coach and host of the the War on Dad Bods Podcast. Justin opens up about family, fitness, business, and much more. 

In this insightful episode of the Think Bigger Real Estate Podcast, Justin Stoddart sits down with Peter Neubig, founder of VPM Solutions, to unpack how real estate professionals can scale their businesses through strategic hiring and outsourcing. Learn why most small businesses remain unsellable, the parallels between Ironman training and business building, and the power of hiring both locally and globally.

In this inspiring episode of the Think Bigger Real Estate podcast, Justin Stoddart sits down with Andrea Liebross—business coach and author of She Thinks Big—to explore how real estate professionals, especially women, can break free from the “messy middle” and build lives of significance, not just success.

In this episode, we explore what it really means to treat marketing as a lifestyle. Rather than approaching visibility as a task, we discuss how top-performing agents integrate authentic marketing into everyday moments—building trust, creating connection, and attracting clients who align with their values. Learn why consistency beats perfection, how to avoid the trap of “chameleon marketing,” and why human connection remains your strongest competitive edge in real estate.

In a world racing toward automation and AI, the professionals who master human connection will win. In this powerful episode, communication expert Mary Schmidt unpacks the neuroscience behind trust-building conversations and why conversational intelligence is the real competitive advantage for relationship-based professionals. Learn how to elevate every interaction—whether with clients, strategic partners, or loved ones—by intentionally triggering trust, openness, and deeper collaboration. 

In this powerful episode, Brett Swarts of Capital Gains Tax Solutions reveals how real estate agents can unlock hidden listings, save deals, and add massive value to high-net-worth clients using a strategic capital gains tax exit plan.

In this episode we sit down with Steve Griggs, founder of Steve Griggs Design and multi-time Inc. 5000 honoree, to uncover the timeless principles that fuel real business growth. From eliminating excuses and keeping promises to creating confidence and cultivating high-trust referral networks, this conversation is packed with straight-talking wisdom for real estate professionals and entrepreneurs alike.

In this episode I sit down with John Donnelly, Executive Director of Sales at Service First Mortgage, to explore how a growth mindset fuels success in real estate and beyond. John shares his powerful experiences, including the 12-Hour Walk Challenge, creating a personal Board of Directors, and how mindset shifts can transform both business and life. Tune in to learn how top performers adapt to challenges and consistently achieve more.

In this episode we sit down with Laurel, a top kitchen and bath remodeling expert, to discuss how real estate agents and contractors can create true two-way referral partnerships. Discover how contractors can identify real estate opportunities, how agents can add value to their contractor partners, and why strong relationships—not just transactions—are the key to long-term success.