Icons of Real Estate Podcast

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Dan Teston In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Karen Roberts interviews Dan Teston, a seasoned real estate expert from Orlando, who shares his journey from site development and construction to real estate. Dan discusses his transition during the 2007 economic downturn, leveraging his construction background to navigate the real estate market successfully. Highlighting his experience as a Certified Distress Property Expert, Dan provides insights into how he assists clients through challenging financial situations. He talks about the evolving Orlando real estate landscape and the rise of areas like Lake Nona, emphasizing the importance of understanding market trends. Dan also emphasizes the significance of accessibility and communication in real estate, noting the benefits of building strong client relationships. He reveals his and his wife's accomplishments, including being recognized as icon agents, and discusses their plans for future growth, focusing on team expansion and investment opportunities. Dan underscores the value of grit and persistence in the industry and remains open to collaboration, inviting agents to join his team. #RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice 🗣️Notable Quotes: “ it was a blessing in disguise to be honest. Cause I really did find my niche. I really do enjoy and I love real estate.“ 📇Connecting with Dan Teston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danteston/?hl=en  Website:  https://testonteam.com/  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TestonTeam/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-teston-69465312/  🎙️Connecting with Icons of Real Estate  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Natasha Smith-Durand In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Karen Roberts interviews Natasha Smith Durrand, also known as Tasha Marie, a seasoned real estate agent from Zander Realty Group in Massachusetts. Tasha discusses her deep connection to Boston and how her grandmother's property investment influenced her career. She shares insights into the importance of educating clients, both buyers and sellers, as they navigate the evolving market. Key advice includes conducting thorough interviews when selecting an agent and financial strategies for first-time buyers. Tasha also talks about the impact of recent regulatory changes and emphasizes the lasting value of real estate. Her future goals involve educating more individuals about the industry and helping families achieve homeownership. #RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice 🗣️Notable Quotes: “ always do your research and just work with people who are very educated in today's market.“ 📇Connecting with Natasha Smith-Durand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashataughtme_/  Website:  https://natasha.zanderrealtygroup.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tasha-Marie-Realty/100089229189660/?_rdr  🎙️Connecting with Icons of Real Estate  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Tom Martin In this episode of the 'Icons of Real Estate' podcast, host Karen Roberts welcomes seasoned real estate professional Tom Martin, who shares insights from his 25-year career. Known for his negotiation skills and dedication to client advocacy, Tom discusses his journey from hospitality to real estate, emphasizing the importance of consistency and the role of mentoring new agents. He highlights key challenges new agents face, such as choosing the right real estate company and the significance of mentorship and taking action. Tom also reflects on his transition from Keller Williams to eXp, focusing on his passion for coaching and mentorship, which has propelled the growth of his team. He concludes by discussing the concept of 'Success Through Others' and provides ways for listeners to get in touch with him for further guidance #RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice 🗣️Notable Quotes: “ small hinges, close big doors. That's what's going to help us achieve the goal that we desire. “ 📇Connecting with Tom Martin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.martin.1654 TIMESTAMP 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:13 Tom's Journey into Real Estate 03:26 Challenges for New Agents 04:49 Importance of Coaching and Mentorship 05:38 Memorable Transactions and Lessons Learned 08:29 Transition to eXp Realty 12:05 Team Performance and Recruitment 15:12 Podcasting and Contact Information

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Robert Washington In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate Podcast, host Karen Roberts interviews Robert Washington, founder and broker at Savvy Buyers Realty in Florida. Robert shares his journey from working at a hedge fund to becoming a leader in real estate, leveraging technology to enhance his business operations. He discusses the importance of adapting to industry changes, like the NAR settlement, and offers advice on being responsive to clients. Robert also outlines his future expansion plans for Savvy Buyers and emphasizes the significance of adapting communication styles for younger clients. Listeners can connect with Robert through his website for real estate inquiries. #RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice 🗣️Notable Quotes: “ Stick with it. It's a grind. most importantly, answer your phone.  “ 📇Connecting with Robert Washington Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rwashington.realtor/  🎙️Connecting with Icons of Real Estate  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Jenni Utz In this episode of Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Karen Roberts interviews Jenny Utz, a seasoned real estate investor with 18 years of experience. Jenny shares her journey from entering the real estate sector out of necessity to building a diverse portfolio that includes a brokerage and property management company. She discusses her initial strategy of house hacking, emphasizes the importance of strategic investments, and highlights the power of relationships in the real estate business. Jenny also offers advice to aspiring investors on overcoming the fear of failure and focusing on calculated risks. Additionally, she introduces her latest venture to coach real estate agents in becoming investors. The episode concludes with Jenny humorously sharing her prospective podcast title, 'Laugh Lines and Life Lessons,' in light of her recent 40th birthday. #RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice 🗣️Notable Quotes: “ I didn't want all of those things, but I wanted more financial freedom. That's where I decided to get into real estate investing.“ 📇Connecting with Jenni Utz  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniutz/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniUtz/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniutz/  🎙️Connecting with Icons of Real Estate  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Terri Schauer This episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, hosted by Karen Roberts, features Terri Shauer, a single mother, PhD holder, and former athlete turned property manager, who has successfully carved out a path in real estate. As a quintessential accidental landlord from Montreal, Terri shares her entertaining journey from managing a student co-op house to scaling her own property management business. She discusses the challenges she faced along the way, including balancing life as a single mom with her professional ambitions and overcoming the financial risks of real estate investment. Emphasizing the importance of mindset, mentorship, and community, Terri highlights the role her athletic background played in shaping her resilience and mindfulness practices, which she later compiled into her book, 'The Mindful Landlord.' The episode also delves into her current projects and future aspirations, including expanding her real estate coaching business. Her story serves as an inspiration for listeners struggling with fear and uncertainty in the real estate world. #RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice 🗣️Notable Quotes: “ every time you take a growth step. There's that aspect of fear. “ 📇Connecting with Terri Schauer Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/terrieschauer/  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@themindfullandlord  Website: https://terrieschauer.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerrieSchauerInc/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrieschauer?originalSubdomain=ca  🎙️Connecting with Icons of Real Estate  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Kristen Manz In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Luis interviews Kristen, a top realtor from Houston, Texas, who shares her journey from selling her house to becoming a successful real estate agent. Kristen talks about her role as a team leader at the Greater Houston Living Team, which operates under EXP Luxury, and how they focus on providing boutique-style service by keeping a small and exclusive client list. She also discusses leadership principles she follows, such as 'hard easy' versus 'easy hard', and shares a memorable story of completing a difficult transaction during the pandemic. Kristen offers advice to new realtors and first-time homebuyers looking for luxury homes in Houston, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and setting realistic expectations. She highlights the resources and advantages provided by EXP Luxury, including international syndication and specialized marketing tools. The episode concludes with Kristen inviting interested listeners to reach out to her for more information about EXP and her real estate services. Call to Action In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Luis interviews Kristen, a top realtor from Houston, Texas, who transitioned from selling her own house to becoming a successful real estate agent. As the team leader of Greater Houston Living Team under EXP Luxury, Kristen shares her approach to providing boutique-style service with a selective client list. She discusses leadership principles, offers advice to new realtors and first-time homebuyers, and highlights the unique resources of EXP Luxury. Kristen also invites listeners to connect with her for more information about her services and EXP opportunities. #RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice 🗣️Notable Quotes: “ our sphere of influence is where we find most of our work and word of mouth, because we have a very good reputation. “ 📇Connecting with Kristen Manz Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanz/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristenmanzrealtor/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-manz-1671a014/  🎙️Connecting with Icons of Real Estate  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Victoria Lance In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate Podcast, host Karen Roberts interviews Victoria Lance, a top real estate professional in Atlanta, Georgia. Victoria shares her inspiring journey into real estate, driven by the need to support her family. With over 20 years of experience, she discusses the evolving industry landscape, emphasizing the importance of adapting to new technologies like social media and AI. Victoria also shares memorable client experiences and highlights the challenges and advantages of different generations in real estate. As a successful agent, she offers insight into maintaining work-life balance and her goals for future growth. Listeners can learn from her experience and get inspired by her dedication to client success and team leadership. Call to Action In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate Podcast, host Karen Roberts interviews Victoria Lance, a top real estate professional from Atlanta, Georgia. With over 20 years of experience, Victoria shares her inspiring journey into real estate, her insights on adapting to new technologies like social media and AI, and memorable client stories. She also discusses balancing work and personal life while offering valuable advice for real estate agents across generations. Tune in to learn from Victoria's dedication to client success and her vision for future growth. #RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice 🗣️Notable Quotes: “  You've got to get your systems in place to make sure that you're catching those clients when, when they raise their hand. “ 📇Connecting with Victoria Lance  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/victorialance/?hl=en  Website: https://www.lancere.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VICTORIAjLANCE/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorialance/  🎙️Connecting with Icons of Real Estate  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Leticia Vu In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Luis interviews Leticia, a top-performing realtor from Houston, Texas. With over 28 years of experience in the real estate and lending industry, Leticia shares her journey, insights, and strategies for success in real estate. She discusses her memorable experiences, particularly a heartwarming story of helping a family find a better home environment, and her involvement with the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAREP). Leticia provides advice for first-time home buyers both in Houston and Mexico, emphasizing the importance of credit, budgeting, and choosing the right lender. She also offers guidance for new realtors entering the industry, stressing the significance of financial preparedness, time management, and building a strong client base. Leticia shares her future goals, which include expanding her social media presence, potentially starting a podcast, and reaching a target of 36-48 transactions a year. In addition to her real estate career, she is a national coach for NAREP and teaches fitness classes, balancing her professional and personal life with dedication and enthusiasm. Call to Action In this episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Luis interviews Leticia, a top realtor from Houston with over 28 years of experience in real estate and lending. Leticia shares her journey, offering valuable advice for first-time homebuyers, especially regarding credit, budgeting, and lender selection. She also discusses her involvement with NAREP, memorable client stories, and tips for new realtors on financial preparedness and time management. With future plans to expand her social media and potentially start a podcast, Leticia balances her career with coaching and fitness, all while aiming for 36-48 annual transactions.  #RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice 🗣️Notable Quotes: “ my goal, one of my goals is to be an international agent where I do want to be able to sell properties in Mexico as well “ 📇Connecting with Leticia Vu  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/letivurealtor/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letivurealtor/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leticia-lucio-vu-64745723/  🎙️Connecting with Icons of Real Estate  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Victoria Perez In this engaging episode of the Icons of Real Estate podcast, host Timothy Kaitano interviews Victoria Aguilera Perez, a dedicated real estate agent from Texas and New Mexico. Victoria shares her inspirational story of transitioning from managing a vitamin store to becoming a licensed realtor, emphasizing the importance of passion, determination, and transferable skills. She discusses her unique assets, like being bilingual and her background in holistic medicine, which have significantly contributed to her success. Victoria highlights the challenges and advantages of holding licenses in two states, the vital role of choosing the right broker, and her initial growth despite early setbacks. With a focus on honesty, ethical behavior, and client-first values, she illustrates how going the extra mile, such as aiding clients to avoid foreclosures, builds lasting relationships and long-term success. The episode also underscores the importance of continuous education, transparency, and proactive adaptation to industry changes, offering valuable insights for aspiring real estate professionals. CTA: Tune in to this inspiring episode of the Icons of Real Estate Podcast! Host Timothy Kaitano sits down with Victoria Aguilera Perez, a passionate realtor licensed in both Texas and New Mexico. Learn how Victoria's journey from managing a vitamin store to thriving in real estate was fueled by determination, her bilingual background, and unique expertise in holistic medicine. Discover practical insights on overcoming challenges, choosing the right broker, and going the extra mile for clients. Whether you're a new or seasoned real estate professional, you won't want to miss her tips on education, transparency, and adapting to industry changes. Listen now! #RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice 🗣️Notable Quotes: “ I do it because I do it from the heart. I want to help people because they're human beings like I am “ 📇Connecting with Victoria Perez Website: https://www.century21.com/real-estate-agent/profile/victoria-perez 🎙️Connecting with Icons of Real Estate  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/