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Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 9min
How To Have Mega Open Houses • Zach Geisendorfer
Zach Geisendorfer talks about open house strategies and details his comprehensive approach to hosting open houses. Zach discusses cold calling and prospecting and emphasizes the importance of making consistent calls. Next, Zach talks about Fam Camp Training Program and waht it offers to the participants. Last Zach discusses building a successful real estate business and also social media and marketing.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
Zach Geisendorfer can be reached at +1(760) 205-0719 and zach@famrealtygroup.com.
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Mar 28, 2025 • 38min
How To Find Real Estate Client Opportunities EVERYWHERE • Better Your Business With Ben • Ben Lalez
Welcome to our series Better Your Business With Ben.
In this episode Ben Lalez talks about finding hidden business opportunities beyond immediate transactions. Next, Ben shares client referral strategies and also talks about expanding business beyond traditional real estate transactions. Ben also discusses recruiting and team building. Last, Ben discusses marketing and networking techniques.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
Ben Lalez can be reached at 312.789.4054 and ben.lalez@compass.com.
This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Mar 27, 2025 • 41min
Buy A Property Every Single Year • Learn With A Lender • Christian Bachelder
In this conversation with Christian Bachelder, co-founder of The One Brokerage, listeners discover innovative strategies for building wealth through real estate. He shares the 'one house per year' approach as an alternative to 401(k) retirement plans, emphasizing property conversion to rentals. Christian reflects on his transition from chemical engineering to real estate, discusses current market challenges like low inventory and high interest rates, and highlights the importance of timely investment in a rapidly changing landscape.

Mar 21, 2025 • 1h 3min
Social Media Videos You Can Make RIGHT NOW • Kim Rittberg
This episode is the third session of our “Gear Up For the Spring Market: The Blueprint to Become a Top Agent Seminar” with Kim Rittberg who talked about what are some social media videos you can create right now using phone. Kim also talked about how to sell yourself better and the importance of having a social media strategy.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
Get your seat to our March Seminar “How To Break Into Luxury” on March 25th for free using the promo code ‘Podcast’ here.
Sign up for Kim’s “5 Videos Every Real Estate Agent Must Make to Sell More Homes“.
Follow Kim on Instagram.
Subscribe to Kim on YouTube.
Listen to Kim’s 5 minute mini-master classes on marketing every Friday on The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg podcast.
This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Mar 19, 2025 • 58min
Live Coaching Session With Brent Scott & Melanie Miller • The Agent Wheel
This episode is the second session of our “Gear Up For the Spring Market: The Blueprint to Become a Top Agent Seminar” with Brent Scott who coached live an agent. Brent uses the concept of the 12-week year and The Agent Wheel as a tool to coach Melanie Miller.
You can download the Agent Wheel here.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
Get your seat to our February Seminar “How To Break Into Luxury” on March 25th for free using the promo code ‘Podcast’ here.
This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Mar 17, 2025 • 40min
How A +100M Producer Kills It In Low Inventory & High Rate Market • Danielle Dowell
This episode is the first session of our “Gear Up For the Spring Market: The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 2025” with Danielle Dowell talking about mindset and approach, including the abundance mindset and not getting overly emotional. Danielle also talks about the importance of nurturing relationships and staying in touch with past clients. Last, Danielle describes a typical day and how she has delegated tasks she is not as strong in.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
Get your seat to our February Seminar “How To Break Into Luxury” on March 25th for free using the promo code ‘Podcast’ here.
This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Mar 13, 2025 • 13min
How To Set Goals Around Social Media Video • Video Boot Camp for Real Estate Professionals • Kim Rittberg
In this episode Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg talks about fears in goal setting and hitting your goals. Kim elaborates on what might be keeping you from using video as a business tool. Kim also talks about VIP Thought Leader Accelerator where her award-winning team creates polished, high-impact videos that make you stand out.
Sign-up for Kim’s VIP Thought Leader Accelerator – there’s only one more seat left!
Sign up for Kim’s “5 Videos Every Real Estate Agent Must Make to Sell More Homes“.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
Follow Kim on Instagram.
Subscribe to Kim on YouTube.
Listen to Kim’s 5 minute mini-master classes on marketing every Friday on The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg podcast.
This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Feb 28, 2025 • 30min
How To Help Your Buyer Win In Multiple Offer Bids • Better Your Business With Ben • Ben Lalez
Welcome to our series Better Your Business With Ben.
In this episode, Ben Lalez talks about setting expectations with buyers during the buyer consultation. Ben discusses understanding the seller’s needs and preferences to create a compelling offer package. Ben also talks about communicating effectively with the seller’s agent before and after submitting the offer. Next, Ben discusses the importance of building strong relationships with other agents to increase the chances of success in multiple offer situations. Last, Ben talks about the importance of having reliable lending partners and inspectors to ensure a smooth transaction.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
Ben Lalez can be reached at 312.789.4054 and ben.lalez@compass.com.
This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 11min
The Importance Of Mindset For Real Estate Professionals • Athena Brownson
Athena Brownson talks about her background as a Colorado native, former competitive skier, and how she ended up with a career in luxury real estate. Athena talks about resilience and personal challenges, including her chronic Lyme disease. Athena also talks about her power of visualization and how she applied it in both her skiing and real estate career. Last, Athena talks about balancing health and career, and the importance of self-care, structure, and delegation.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
Athena Brownson can be reached at 303-919-9344 and athena.brownson@compass.com.
This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Feb 26, 2025 • 13min
How Not To Seem Cheesy/Salesy In Videos • Video Boot Camp for Real Estate Professionals • Kim Rittberg
In this episode Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg talks about the 2 factors that make you seem cheesy/salesy. Kim gives examples of what to avoid when recording a video. Last, Kim talks about how to actually make video that will bring you business.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
Sign up for Kim’s “5 Videos Every Real Estate Agent Must Make to Sell More Homes“.
Follow Kim on Instagram.
Subscribe to Kim on YouTube.
Listen to Kim’s 5 minute mini-master classes on marketing every Friday on The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg podcast.
This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.