
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 21, 2023 • 15min
Special guest Tracy Tutor on finding leads & time management
Part 2 of our entertaining and informative conversation with legendary real estate agent Tracy Tutor of "Bravo's Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles."
She shares her incredible time-management skills, how she structures her jam-packed schedule, and her clever methods for finding real estate leads.
These tips show why she is a legend in our business and a good friend. Be sure to check out part 1.
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
The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes.
Subscribe here: www.readtheblueprint.com

Jul 19, 2023 • 41min
How to build a top performing real estate team
Chief Strategy Officer of Inside Real Estate, Grier Allen sits down with James Harris and David Parnes to talk about how they built their team to number 2 overall in the nation, surpassing $750,000,000 in total sales.
They discuss how to structure a team, how to motivate them, and what to do throughout their week to keep them on track.
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
The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate.
Subscribe here: www.readtheblueprint.com

Jul 12, 2023 • 19min
Special guest Tracy Tutor busts biggest myths about real estate TV shows
Legendary real estate agent Tracy Tutor, star of Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles", reunites with her former co-stars James Harris and David Parnes for a revealing conversation about what goes on behind the scenes of the hit show, and how it differs from the reality of 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.
To receive up to $3,000 off of BoldTrail Pro, visit http://BoldTrail.com/Blueprint and use promo code: Blueprint. *exclusions may apply
The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes.
Subscribe here: www.readtheblueprint.com

Jun 27, 2023 • 15min
Our very best tips for realtors in this market
Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share the VERY BEST tips they’ve learned in their two decades of the real estate business. These are the approaches that helped them reach $1 billion in total sales. If you’re thinking about getting into real estate, or want to up your game, make sure to watch this!
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
The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes.
Subscribe here: www.readtheblueprint.com

Jun 21, 2023 • 20min
How to go from $0 to $100,000,000 in annual sales
Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes are joined by their colleagues Kris Everett and Vinny Morales to share how they went from $0 to $100,000,000 in annual real estate sales. They discuss strategies, avoiding mistakes, consistency, financial responsibility, creating value, and their journey to success in the industry.

Jun 14, 2023 • 14min
Biggest mistakes we made & what they taught us
Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) discuss the biggest mistakes they’ve made in their real estate careers and the valuable lessons they learned from them.
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
The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate.
Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. "The Morning Brew of Real Estate" - The Broke Agent
Subscribe here: www.readtheblueprint.com

Jun 7, 2023 • 16min
Two crazy deals we just saw + 2023 housing trends
Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their real estate market update halfway into 2023. James & David talk about what they've learned, where they think the market will go in the next 6 months, and advice for how to prepare for what's next.
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
The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes.

Feb 27, 2023 • 1h 1min
How we sold $3,000,000,000 of real estate in 10 years
Real estate gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) sit down with the CEO of Boomtown Grier Allen for a special podcast webinar you don't want to miss! People don't often know this, but James & David had zero contacts when they moved here from the UK. They rolled up their sleeves and door-knocked their way to selling over $3B of business. This podcast is about those stories that got them to where they are today.
2023 is all about generating leads and and staying ahead of the competition, so if you've ever wondered what two of the most successful people did when they first got started in real estate, look no further!
Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to up your game, you’ll learn from four of the most successful real estate agents around, with unbelievable access to how they are going about succeeding in today’s market.
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
The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com

Dec 12, 2022 • 16min
Our 2023 Real Estate Predictions and How to Succeed Ft. Jason Oppenheim of Selling Sunset
Realtor guru Jason Oppenheim (star of “Selling Sunset”) joins fellow real estate experts James Harris & David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) to talk about their predictions for the housing market in 2023. They talk about what you can expect for your buyers and sellers, interest rates, generating leads, and how to succeed in a mild recession. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to up your game, you’ll be prepared for what’s to come next year after listening to this episode.
This episode was filmed at the Pendry Residences in West Hollywood. For more information about purchasing a unit, please visit their website: https://pendryresidencesweho.com/
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
The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. www.readtheblueprint.com

Nov 21, 2022 • 17min
How To Best Pitch a Listing
Realtor gurus James Harris and David Parnes (stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”) share their tips for how to pitch a real estate listing. They share the strategies that helped them sell billions in real estate. They take you step-by-step through the process, from research to marketing to all the details in between. Whether you’re a new realtor or an experienced realtor looking to up your game, you’ll learn how to pitch a real estate listing and avoid the all-too-common mistakes that some realtors make.
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
The Blueprint is the free newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the world of residential real estate. Powered by James Harris & David Parnes. www.readtheblueprint.com