Gia Devenyi talks about how she started her career in real estate in the suburbs and eventually transitioning to the city. Gia talks about the challenges she faced when moving from the suburbs to the city and building a new client base. Gia also describes how she became very involved in the Metropolitan Place building, becoming part of the community and eventually becoming the go-to agent for that building. Last, Gia talks about her passion for fashion and how she intentionally incorporates her unique style into her work as a real estate agent. Please check out Gia on Instagram here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Gia Devenyi can be reached at +1 773.569.7049 and gia.devenyi@sothebysrealty.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell. In this episode, Chris and DJ discuss the impact of the recent presidential election on real estate agents and the housing market. Chris discusses the trend of rising average ages for first-time home buyers and home sellers in the U.S and the reasons behind this shift. Chris also discusses the increase in multi-generational home purchases. Last, Chris shares strategies for real estate professionals to support first-time and younger home buyers. Please check Chris’ profile on LinkedIn. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Cole Jarvis talks about his background and how he got into social media marketing. Cole discusses the mistakes real estate agents make in their social media strategies and the importance of creating authentic content. Cole also discusses the evolution of social media platforms, stressing the importance of agents adapting their strategy to earn views and engagement in the current landscape. Last, Cole shares strategies for building a strong personal brand and standing out on social media for real estate agents. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! You can contact Cole Jarvis here. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Ainhoa Garcia shared her story of coming to America as an au pair in 2012 and eventually transitioning into a real estate career. Ainhoa discusses the challenges she faced as an immigrant, including learning the language, navigating immigration status, and building a client base from scratch. Ainhoa emphasizes the importance of getting involved in the community, volunteering, and building genuine relationships with her “family of clients” to grow her business. Ainhoa also highlighted the significant and growing Hispanic homebuyer market, providing insights on how non-Hispanic realtors can effectively serve these clients by understanding the cultural nuances around family involvement in the home buying process. Please follow Ainhoa on Instagram here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Ainhoa Garcia can be reached at teamainhoa@ainhoagarcia-co.com and 312-806-6110. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Cindy Raney describes her transition from a financial advisor to becoming a successful real estate agent. Cindy talks about the challenges and strategies of breaking into and thriving in the highly competitive luxury real estate market. Cindy also discusses her approach to maintaining consistency and productivity through a dedicated team, coaching, and a structured daily routine. Last, Cindy talks about the role of social media and digital marketing in her business, as well as the significance of hard work and discipline in achieving her level of success. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Cindy Raney can be reached at 203-625-1025. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Brandon Doyle talks about his journey into real estate and what’s it like working with family. Brandon talks extensively about his YouTube channel dedicated to smart home technology, the content creation process, and how it helped him position as an expert in the field. Brandon discusses strategies for leveraging short-form and long-form video content, as well as using AI tools to streamline content creation and repurposing. Finally, Brandon talks about the systems and technologies he uses to run their real estate practice. You can buy Brandon’s book here and check out Brandon’s YouTube channel here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Brandon Doyle can be reached at 612-743-8921. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

In our October episode, Carrie McCormick describes what her typical week looks like. Carrie explains how to use listing presentations to make yourself stand out from your competition. Carrie also discusses the power of video as the go to tool for 2025 for story telling of the property you’re marketing. Next, Carrie discusses the importance of connection with the buying agent. Last, Carrie talks about differentiating yourself in the market you operate. Please follow Carrie on Instagram. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Carrie can be reached at carrie@atproperties.com or by phone at 312.961.4612. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Linda Ugelow discussed the value of embracing imperfection and mistakes in your videos to build relatability. Linda also discussed developing a positive relationship with the camera as one of strategies for overcoming performance anxiety. Linda and DJ also talked about the potential benefits of using TikTok for realtors. Last Linda and DJ addressed the challenge of self-criticism when watching yourself on video and the need for self-compassion. You can get Linda’s FREE Public Speaking Empowerment Kit here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! You can check our Linda’s Delight in the Limelight Podcast here and buy her book “Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams” here. Linda Ugelow can be reached here. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Mitch Ribak talks about how he found quick success in real estate. Mitch explains that he focused on lead generation, follow-up, and business planning to build his real estate business. He discusses his modern team model that allows him to work fewer hours while being more profitable. Mitch emphasizes the importance of balancing business success with personal life and family time. Mitch highlights the importance of managing expectations, continuous improvement, and taking action on strategies learned. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Please check out Mitch’s books here. Mitch Ribak can be reached at 321-258-4150. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Austin Cheviron talks about his real estate and coaching journey. Austin discusses how his vision helped him come from being broke to being the top agent in Indiana. Austin also describes how he built his team and trained them to close over 500 transactions with an average monthly budget of only 20k to do it. Last, Austin and DJ discuss the importance of educating agents in financial management. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Austin Cheviron can be reached at coaching@cheviron.net and 260-818-6428. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.