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Feb 22, 2025 • 1h 5min
Becoming #1 In Her Market In Just 10 Years • Lindsey Harn
Lindsey Harn talks about her background and how she started her career in real estate. Lindsey discusses the importance of building strong partnerships and referral relationships. Next Lindsey talks about winning listings in a low inventory market and also handling tough client conversations. Lindsey also discusses the reality and challenges of being a top producer in real estate. Last, Lindsey discusses the importance of having a strong digital presence as an agent.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
Get your seat to our February Seminar “Gear Up For the Spring Market” on February 25th for free using the promo code ‘Podcast’ here.
Lindsey Harn can be reached at 805.441.7744 and lindsey@lindseyharngroup.com.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 45min
Why Top Real Estate Agents Tell Client NOT To Buy/Sell • Luke Jorwic
Luke Jorwic talks about his background and early career in real estate. Luke discusses millennial homebuyers, their needs and agent adaptation to meet these needs. Luke also talks about client relationships, networking and the importance of building professional relationships.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
Get your seat to our February Seminar “Gear Up For the Spring Market” on February 25th for free using the promo code ‘Podcast’ here.
Luke Jorwic can be reached at 630.247.9591 and ljorwic@jamesonsir.com.
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Feb 20, 2025 • 52min
How To Use LinkedIn To Get More Biz In 2025 • Jarred Talmadge
Jarred Talmadge, an author and consultant with nearly 30 years in the real estate sector, shares his insights on leveraging LinkedIn for business growth. He discusses how to build an effective profile and establish genuine connections on the platform. The conversation highlights innovative features like audio/video messaging and newsletters for personalized communication and authority-building. Talmadge also emphasizes creating engaging content that resonates with audiences, showcasing neighborhoods rather than just listings. Perfect strategies for 2025 are revealed!

Feb 19, 2025 • 34min
Is Commission Pressure Real? • Unpopular Real Estate Opinions • Chris Linsell
Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell.
In this episode, Chris and DJ discuss commissions and commission pressure in the real estate industry. Chris talks about the impact of the Clear Cooperation Policy on commissions and the potential exodus of low-performing real estate agents due to commission compression. Chris also discusses the opportunities for high-performing and mid-market real estate agents. Last, Chris talks about the increasing age of first-time homebuyers and the implications for real estate agents.
Please check Chris’ profile on LinkedIn.
Get your seat to our February Seminar “Gear Up For the Spring Market” on February 25th for free using the promo code ‘Podcast’ here.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
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Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 18min
100+ Sales Per Year As A Solo Agent Only Three Years In Biz • Nick Harris
Nick Harris talks about his background and transition into real estate. Nick talks about his successful first year in real estate, closing around 80 transactions primarily working with investors. Nick also discusses his strategy for transitioning from working with investors to primary homebuyers and sellers, and the differences in approach. Next, Nick describes his comprehensive client relationship management strategies that bring him success.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
Nick Harris can be reached at (947) 219-1024.
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Feb 13, 2025 • 3min
February Webinar Announcement – Free For Listeners! • D.J. Paris
We are excited to announce that our live summit for February is scheduled for February 25, 2025! We have amazing speakers lined up to help provide all the tools you need for your best spring: Gearing Up For The Spring Market, Strategic Business Planning and Leveraging Social Media Video!
Remember this month you can use the promo code ‘Podcast” for free participation.
Learn more about the event here.

Jan 31, 2025 • 34min
Save Hours On Every Transaction With A.I. • Better Your Business With Ben • Ben Lalez
Welcome to our newest series Better Your Business With Ben.
In this episode, Ben Lalez talks about his approach to business, team expansion, and his focus on agent training and development. Ben talks about leveraging AI, specifically ChatGPT, to improve business efficiency and performance. Ben also shares practical applications of ChatGPT in real estate. Last, Ben discusses his Content Club service for creating and managing social media content for real estate agents and other businesses.
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.
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Jan 31, 2025 • 40min
How To Crush The Competition With Title Knowledge • Cassidy Ecklund
Cassidy Ecklund talks about her background and her transition from a title agent to real estate agent. Cassidy also talks about her first year as an agent and her performance. Cassidy also talks about her unique marketing strategies that help her build her business and relationships. Last Cassidy talks about her goals and future plans in growing her business.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
Cassidy Ecklund can be reached at (715) 560-2955.
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Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 4min
How To Crush It On Video in 2025 • Kim Rittberg
This episode is the third session of our “Mastering Real Estate in 2025: The Blueprint to Become a Top Agent Seminar” with Kim Rittberg who talked about the biggest mistakes people are making with video right now. Kim also talked about how agents can immediately bring in leads and more sales through video and social media.
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“.
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Jan 29, 2025 • 56min
What Happens In A Real Estate Coaching Session? • Brent Scott
This episode is the second session of our “Mastering Real Estate in 2025: 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 Nick Harris.
You can download the Agent Wheel here.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
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