
Rise Above The Ranks: A Real Estate Podcast
Rise Above The Ranks is a real estate podcast hosted by James Harris and David Parnes, dedicated to helping you elevate your game as a real estate agent. Each week, they will take one pressing topic or issue facing real estate agents everywhere and will tell you exactly what you should know about it. An added bonus, they're going to share stories from their experience and give you the advice they wish their younger selves could've heard, so you don't make the same mistakes they made. Stay up-to-date on the world of residential real estate w/ their free newsletter, www.readtheblueprint.com.
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Sep 9, 2024 • 23min
Implications For Real Estate Agents Post-NAR Deadline
Rise Above The Ranks is an Estate Media real estate podcast hosted by James Harris and David Parnes, dedicated to helping you elevate your game as a real estate agent. In this episode, James and David explore the current state of the industry and provide insights into the recent NAR verdict and its implications. They also examine interest rates, including the Fed's anticipated cuts in September, and discuss which markets might benefit from these changes. Additionally, they highlight the increasing importance of real estate agents and offer advice to new agents on demonstrating their value and navigating the new industry implications.
This podcast is presented by BoldTrail Pro, a next-generation platform built to power your entire business with powerful technology that agents, teams, and brokers actually use and love.
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Aug 29, 2024 • 17min
How to Tackle Fear and Build Confidence as a Real Estate Agent | James Harris
Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles Alum, James Harris, took the stage as one of the Unite keynote speakers at the Inside Real Estate conference earlier this year.
He brought his perfect blend of British style and American drive, and shared his unique perspective, as well as how he and business partner, David Parnes, reached a steady incline in sales year over year, with over $2 Billion in sales since 2017.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 37min
Kendra Wilkinson: From Modeling and Reality TV to Rising Real Estate Star
Rise Above The Ranks is an Estate Media real estate podcast hosted by James Harris and David Parnes, dedicated to helping you elevate your game as a real estate agent. In this very special episode, James sits down with Kendra Wilkinson, former reality tv star turned real estate agent! Known for shows like The Girls Next Door, Kendra On Top, Kendra and most recently Kendra Sells Hollywood, she is not a stranger to the public eye. Kendra is also an author to several books, a mother of two, and has been a voice and advocate to those who struggle with mental health and depression. In this episode they discuss taking a leap into real estate, juggling motherhood with the industry, advice for new agents, and Kendra’s journey so far!
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Jul 18, 2024 • 53min
Importance of Knowledge, Working Hard & Working Smart | Under 30 Round Table
Rise Above The Ranks is an Estate Media real estate podcast hosted by James Harris and David Parnes, dedicated to helping you elevate your game as a real estate agent. In this very special episode, James and David bring you another installment of a new series on the podcast of Under 30 Round Tables to get to know the next generation of up and coming realtors and other real estate professionals. In this episode we discuss with young professionals Michael Fahimian, Jack Harris, Nichole Shanfeld and Alexis Perry!
This podcast is presented by BoldTrail Pro, a next-generation platform built to power your entire business with powerful technology that agents, teams, and brokers actually use and love.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 53min
Advice For New Real Estate Agents | Under 30 Round Table
Rise Above The Ranks is an Estate Media real estate podcast hosted by James Harris and David Parnes, dedicated to helping you elevate your game as a real estate agent. In this very special episode, James and David premier a new series on the podcast of Under 30 Round Tables to get to know the next generation of up and coming realtors and other real estate professionals. In this episode we discuss with trailblazers Kris Everett, Alexa Kort, Shana Tavangarian and Emila Tavangarian!
This podcast is presented by Boomtown Pro. The platform that powers James & David’s business. It generates, qualifies & manages high-quality leads that convert into closings, for you. To receive $250 in free leads, visit www.insiderealestate.com/blueprint.
This podcast is presented by BoldTrail Pro, a next-generation platform built to power your entire business with powerful technology that agents, teams, and brokers actually use and love.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 35min
How TikTok's Biggest Realtor, Glennda Baker, Got Her Start In The Business
Rise Above The Ranks is an Estate Media real estate podcast hosted by James Harris and David Parnes, dedicated to helping you elevate your game as a real estate agent.
In this episode, they sit down with Glennda Baker, an international real estate broker with three decades of expertise, recognized as both a prominent social media influencer and a distinguished thought leader in the field.
They break down how Glennda got into real estate, what her biggest motivators are, the importance of content creation, and work life balance.
As a highly respected Atlanta real estate broker, Glennda specializes in residential real estate and has been recognized nationally as one of Newsweek's America's Best Agents. Glennda's expertise in the local market and global connections are unparalleled, making her the go-to source for real estate guidance worldwide. As the leader of The Diamond Squad, an all-female real estate team, Glennda has honed her marketing skills and out-of-the-box thinking to build a signature brand that is recognized and respected worldwide.
This podcast is presented by BoldTrail Pro, a next-generation platform built to power your entire business with powerful technology that agents, teams, and brokers actually use and love.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 32min
How To Leverage Authenticity In Real Estate Social Media
Rise Above The Ranks is an Estate Media real estate podcast hosted by James Harris and David Parnes, dedicated to helping you elevate your game as a real estate agent. In this episode, they sit down with entrepreneur, founder, content creator and real estate agent Toby Corban! They discuss getting into the business, culture shock authenticity and value in Social Media, and the change in the industry!
This podcast is presented by BoldTrail Pro, a next-generation platform built to power your entire business with powerful technology that agents, teams, and brokers actually use and love.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 23min
How Did Tony B Get Millions Of Views As A Real Estate Social Media Star?
Rise Above The Ranks is an Estate Media real estate podcast hosted by James Harris and David Parnes, dedicated to helping you elevate your game as a real estate agent. In this episode, they sit down with realtor, entrepreneur, and content creator Anthony Bernardo, aka Tony B, of @island_wide_realty. They discuss getting into the industry, the importance of consistency, the role of social media in real estate and more!
This podcast is presented by BoldTrail Pro, a next-generation platform built to power your entire business with powerful technology that agents, teams, and brokers actually use and love.
To receive up to $3,000 off of BoldTrail Pro, visit http://BoldTrail.com/Blueprint and use promo code: Blueprint. *exclusions may apply

Feb 23, 2024 • 15min
The Blueprint is joining Estate Media! They're BACK and re-uniting with Josh Flagg.
James and David are joined by Josh Flagg to catch up on all things and talk about joining Estate Media to bring you more episodes of Rise Above The Ranks and your favorite newsletter!

Aug 22, 2023 • 11min
We have a huge announcement
Today’s the day! For the last year, we have been working on our first-ever real estate course, and now we are making it available to you!
Our course 'The 1% Blueprint, How You Can Master The Art Of Selling Luxury Real Estate', teaches you everything you need to know about how to dominate the luxury market.
We have an exclusive offer that, right now, we are only revealing to you, our Blueprint audience at a significant discount.
If you are one of the first 250 people to purchase the course, you will become a member of our Founders Club, where you will receive unparalleled access to us.
Learn more: www.learntheblueprint.com
We wish we had a course like this when we were starting out!