

Knowledge Brokers Podcast
BAM Media
The Knowledge Brokers Podcast, a BAM production, explores a diverse range of topics with industry veterans Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti and Tom Toole. Listen every Friday for thought-provoking discussions on latest trends in business and sales to current events, politics, economics, and real estate. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, the Knowledge Brokers Podcast is your go-to source for staying informed and ahead of the curve.
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Aug 23, 2024 • 60min
FED Rate Cut Predictions , NAR's Legal Woes, & The Compliance Tightrope for Realtors | KBP 83
Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss Jerome Powell’s statements from the Jackson Hole retreat, the market’s reaction to Powell’s comments, the 818,000 employment revision, recession indicators, different industry reactions to NAR settlement changes, Michael Ketchmark’s recent comments, the emergence of different real estate business models, non-compete clauses in real estate, and the Homie vs NAR lawsuit.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today. Use code “bam200” for $200 off the one-time implementation fee → https://www.mosaik.io/
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Resources:
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/22/heres-everything-to-expect-from-fed-chair-powells-speech-friday-in-jackson-hole.html
https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/housing-affordability-crushedsubsidies-increase-homebuyer-demand-make-worse
https://nowbam.com/the-fed-was-wrong-economy-weaker-than-initially-reported/
https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/feds-dual-mandate-coming-playheres-means-housing
https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/08/22/anywhere-encourages-offers-of-comp-asks-big-question-of-mlss
https://nowbam.com/attorneys-ask-for-39-6m-in-payment-from-gibson-settlement-proceeds/
https://nowbam.com/boycotting-listings-a-look-at-homies-lawsuit-against-nar-and-big-brokerages/
Timestamps coming soon!
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Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine
Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/
Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
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#NARsettlement #jeromepowell #economyupdates

Aug 16, 2024 • 58min
NAR Faces New Lawsuit, August 17th Changes, & Nykia Wright's Unsettling Interview | KBP 082
Byron Lazine and Lisa Chinatti discuss a Wall Street Journal article on the August 17 changes, a podcast interview with Nykia Wright (Interim CEO for the National Association of REALTORS®), the Michigan lawsuit against NAR, this week's updates on the U.S. economy.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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Resources:
https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/new-real-estate-commission-rules-impact-9a880731?st=jhxjo05vfmgrhyc&reflink=article_imessage_share
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/kamala-harris-policy-agenda-election-2024-9e057b83?st=bmumyh5rlj7d48i&reflink=article_imessage_share
https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/08/15/we-need-to-be-debating-from-within-nar-ceo-says
https://nowbam.com/michigan-real-estate-professionals-file-antitrust-lawsuit-against-nar/
https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/the-raygun-of-lawsuits-hardy-v-nar
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-sktVVtcG9/?igsh=dGk1dXNqbmltcHJz
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Connect with Byron Lazine:
https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine
Connect with Tom Toole:
https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/
Connect with Lisa Chinatti:
https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
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#narsettlement #nationalassociationofrealtors #economyupdates

Aug 9, 2024 • 52min
CFA Recommendations , Facilitators vs. Agents, & Zillow's Market Pricing Strategy | KBP 081
Lisa Chinatti and Tom Toole discuss the CFA’s three suggestions to consumers—including negotiating commission as a dollar amount—Jeremy Siegel's push (on Monday, 8/5) for an emergency fed rate cut, the new Zillow CEO, mortgage rate predictions for the end of 2024, and what it means (in practice) to prioritize quality over quantity.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1
Timestamps:
00:00–01:28 Intro
01:28 Topic: CFA consumer alert: 3 recommendations to buyers & sellers
03:15 The problem with flat fees (“This is price fixing…”)
05:27 The difference between acting as a facilitator and acting as an agent
08:41 Other businesses that get paid on a percentage basis
21:00 Topic: New CEO at Zillow
26:03 Looking at Zillow backend (“It says ‘estimated additional leads’...”)
26:48 The move to install a new CEO (Jeremy Wacksman)
31:12 Topic: Jeremy Siegel on CNBC asking for emergency rate cut (on Monday, 8/5)
32:48 “I think we’re definitely looking at more than a quarter point” rate cut in September
33:57 Rate volatility this week (30-year fixed, according to MND)
41:08 “August is like the month of December…”
42:13 “Tell people what it takes to lock in a mortgage rate right now” (quoting Byron)
44:50 Topic: Quality over quantity “with leads, conversations, and everything else”
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Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine
Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/
Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
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Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/
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𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners
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———
#zillow #commissions #mortgagerates

Aug 2, 2024 • 49min
Fed Meeting, Jobs Report's Impact on Rates, & Zillow's New Touring Agreements | KBP 080
Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss this week’s (July 2024) FOMC meeting, the latest job report, a Mark Zandi Tweet on a report by the Minneapolis Fed, Zillow’s new state-specific touring agreements, the BAM interview with Stacy Sutter (CEO of Summit VA Solutions), and the strong probability of a recession.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription.
Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Event Of The Year: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-mania-2024/
𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today. Use code “bam200” for $200 off the one-time implementation fee → https://www.mosaik.io/
Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1
Resources:
https://nowbam.com/zillow-announces-new-state-specific-touring-agreement/
https://www.zillow.com/premier-agent/touring-agreement/
https://nowbam.com/optimal-inflation-policy-should-largely-ignore-housing-says-minneapolis-fed
https://nowbam.com/fomc-recap-markets-react-to-powells-remarks-plus-everything-that-was-said-about-housing/
https://apnews.com/article/economy-jobs-unemployment-federal-reserve-inflation-22095766804d9c1532b4fcc29565be49
https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/02/job-growth-totals-114000-in-july-much-less-than-expected-as-unemployment-rate-rises-to-4point3percent.html
https://ycharts.com/indicators/us_recession_probability (Tom’s chart)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mKNGHiIAIY&t=3304s (BAM interview with Stacy Sutter)
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Connect with Byron Lazine:
https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine
Connect with Tom Toole:
https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/
Connect with Lisa Chinatti:
https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
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BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers.
Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka.
Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate
Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/
———
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𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners
𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Solutions That Maximize ROI. SEO powered IDX websites and a predictive CRM driven by marketing automations that help you capture, convert and close. Faster. Let's Chat → https://get.sierrainteractive.com/bam
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———
#Zillow #jeromepowell #fomc

Jul 26, 2024 • 51min
Reactions to eXp CEO on BAM, New Contract Forms, State Rules & Election Housing Impact | KBP 079
Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss the BAM Breaking live interview on Wednesday (7/24) with eXp CEO Leo Pareja, eXp commission sharing policy, buyer agreement forms, a letter from the Colorado Regulatory Agencies on agents misrepresenting the buyer representation form, the potential outcome of a Fed rate cut in September, and what the next election could mean for the DOJ and, by extension, the NAR settlement.
Watch the BAM Breaking interview with eXp CEO Leo Pareja on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 (at 12:15 pm ET: https://www.youtube.com/live/P5Beb6YNjeM
Watch this week’s episode of The Real Word (Ep 327): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEeELtZLShg
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription.
Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Event Of The Year: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-mania-2024/
𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today. Use code “bam200” for $200 off the one-time implementation fee → https://www.mosaik.io/
Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1
Resources:
https://nowbam.com/can-buyer-agreements-be-required-for-consumers-colorado-officials-say-no/
Timestamps:
00:00–01:29 Intro
01:29 Topic: Byron’s Interview with eXp CEO Leo Pareja on BAM YouTube
18:16 This current DOJ may be out on the street come January
22:46 Form update in Pennsylvania
29:44 Topic: Colorado letter from Department of Regulatory Agencies re: buyer agreements
41:36 Topic: KCM chart/election effect on housing
42:28 KCM Chart: Existing Home Prices
43:08 KCM Chart: Home Sales
44:25 “If we get that September rate cut…I could see new listings pop.”
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Connect with Byron Lazine:
https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine
Connect with Tom Toole:
https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/
Connect with Lisa Chinatti:
https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
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BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers.
Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka
Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate
Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/
———
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𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/
𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/
𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners
𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Solutions That Maximize ROI. SEO powered IDX websites and a predictive CRM driven by marketing automations that help you capture, convert and close. Faster. Let's Chat → https://get.sierrainteractive.com/bam
𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Maximize tax savings, reduce administrative burdens, and increase take-home pay with a financial management solution specifically for real estate agents: https://get.formationscorp.com/bam
———

Jul 19, 2024 • 58min
Crowdstrike IT Outage, Agent Trends, and DOJ's Impact on Commissions | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 078
Byron Lazine and Lisa Chinatti discuss the Consumer Finance Agency’s (CFA) criteria for evaluating homebuyer contract forms, California MLS general counsel Ed Zorn’s strong opinions on real estate forms and commission sharing, surprising news on where agent count is headed, and shared concerns about new agent expectations.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription.
Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Event Of The Year: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-mania-2024/
𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today. Use code “bam200” for $200 off the one-time implementation fee → https://www.mosaik.io/
Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1
Resources:
https://nowbam.com/consumer-watchdog-cfa-releases-criteria-for-evaluating-home-buyer-contract-forms/
https://www.inman.com/2024/07/18/ed-zorn-to-the-real-estate-industry-get-rid-of-commission-sharing-now/
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/relitixs-agent-movement-index-reveals-key-trends-in-real-estate-agent-dynamics-through-june-2024/
Timestamps:
00:00–02:36 Intro
03:44 Today’s global technology outage and the growing dependence on AI/tech
05:32 “We all need more backup plans…” (the value of having old school backup solutions)
10:04 Topic #1: CFA criteria for evaluating home buyer contract forms
11:58 Plain language: “I’ve got a question for you on that particular part…”
14:55 It’s not the job of a real estate agent to understand legal jargon…
18:52 The eXp agent toolkit and the cancellation policy in their buyer agreement
21:05 "The agent should continually be earning the business."
24:19 Tom Ferry & the value of a weekly phone call
43:17 Topic 3: The Agent Movement Index (Relitix): agent count is climbing
45:04 “Why do you think it’s going up?”
51:49 Glamorization of real estate on HGTV, etc.
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Jul 12, 2024 • 57min
Realtor.com's Lawsuit Against CoStar, Jerome Powell's Testimony, & CPI Data | Knowledge Brokers 077
Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and special guest Jill Biggs discuss the Realtor.com vs Homes.com drama, the 0.1% drop in CPI, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony in this week’s congressional hearings.
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Resources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-news-poll-analysis-americans-rate-economy-partisan-lens/
https://nowbam.com/housing-costs-and-inflation-key-takeaways-from-powells-testimony/
https://nowbam.com/housing-challenges-take-center-stage-during-powells-testimony-at-senate-banking-hearing/
https://nowbam.com/realtor-com-parent-company-move-accuses-costar-of-stealing-trade-secrets-in-lawsuit/
https://nowbam.com/move-inc-wins-challenge-against-costar-over-homes-com-traffic-claims/
Timestamps:
00:00–03:27 Intro
05:04 Topic 1: Realtor.com & Homes.com drama
11:28 “Their delivery is not consistent, and the numbers don’t make sense.”
18:59 Topic 2: CPI declined 1/10 of percent
42:28 Topic #3: Powell’s comments in testimony
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Connect with Byron Lazine:
https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine
Connect with Tom Toole:
https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/
Connect with Lisa Chinatti:
https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/
Connect with (special guest) Jill Biggs:
https://www.instagram.com/jillkbiggs/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
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Jun 28, 2024 • 41min
What Biden & Trump DIDN’T Say About Housing & Pending Home Sales Hit New Low | Knowledge Brokers 076
Topics discussed include President Biden and Trump's housing remarks, low pending home sales, sale of RE Colorado to private equity, legal updates in real estate, and strategies for agents in the current market

Jun 21, 2024 • 46min
DOJ's Crackdown, Realtor.com's Toolkit, Zillow's Market Forecast | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 075
Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss the impact of recent DOJ actions on various industries, particularly real estate, and its implications for commission transparency and business growth. They also talk about potential changes in DOJ policies following this year’s election, along with phase two of Realtor.com’s buyer agency campaign and Zillow’s and Moody’s revised home price predictions.
Watch the KBP episode (ep 69) with Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OACmX0EKwAk&t=1823s
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Resources:
https://nowbam.com/doj-responds-to-nar-petition-rehearing-is-not-warranted/
https://nowbam.com/realtor-com-extends-its-buyer-agency-campaign-to-address-homeownership-gap/
https://www.realtor.com/buyeragenttoolkit
https://nowbam.com/may-home-prices-see-smallest-monthly-increase-in-nearly-18-months/
Timestamps:
00:00–00:56 Intro
00:56 Topic #1: DOJ response to NAR: “A re-hearing is not warranted”
01:44 “It isn’t just real estate being attacked” and implications for transparency, etc.
07:39 “I’m predicting that it stalls out…”
08:45 Brokers who have not opted into the NAR settlement
13:22 MLSs that are deciding not to opt in
15:35 Transparency on the MLS and in transaction documents
27:05 Topic #2: Phase two of Realtor.com’s buyer agency campaign and agent toolkit
35:25 Topic #3: Zillow’s and Moody’s revised national home price forecasts
37:31 “Based on the last 12 months…I would place my bet on Zillow’s forecast.”
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Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine
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Jun 14, 2024 • 42min
Proposed DOJ Ban Poses Legal Issues & MLS PIN Sends Message To DOJ | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 074
Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss the latest FOMC meeting and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments, MLS PIN's message to the DOJ, a Jimmy Mackin Tweet, rising inventory and its impact on buyers and sellers, the people who should be worried, aspirational pricing, the latest CPI data, and what agents should expect from today's complicated market.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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Resources:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/r6cSL5cxpsfnPNxs/ (Jimmy Mackin message at the end)
https://www.inman.com/2024/06/12/proposed-doj-ban-on-commission-offers-against-the-law-mls-says/
https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/06/10/mls-pin-to-doj-stay-out-of-our-settlement
Timestamps:
00:00–00:52 Intro
08:10 Four main arguments being made by MLS PIN – Rob Hahn (Notorious R.O.B.)
15:14 Jimmy Mackin tweet
17:45 Byron clarifies his “Part-time agents are full-time assholes” Tweet
27:34 Topic change: Fed meeting & CPI data
36:26 What do you think is the harder market: now or back then…?
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