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The Key To Your Next 100k In Income • Matt Miale May 26, 2025

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Matt Miale talks about his transition from advertising to real estate and building a business focused on signing, selling, and setting appointments. Matt discusses relationship building using events as a lead generation strategy. Next, Matt discusses real estate team dynamics with the benefits of joining a high-performing team and the importance of collaboration and skill development. Last, Matt discusses current market challenges focusing on dealing with low inventory and high mortgage rates and adapting communication strategies to help clients navigate market conditions.

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Matt Miale can be reached at (860) 416-1815 and matt@themialeteam.com.

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Carrie McCormick D.J. Paris Monday Market Minute — **‭How To Generate More Luxury Real Estate Business • Monday Market Minute ‭• Carrie McCormick** May 19, 2025
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In our May episode, Carrie McCormick gives a sneak-peak on her two new projects coming up. Next, Carrie discusses challenges agents are experiencing right now and how is she tackling them both from the buyer and the seller perspective. Carrie also talks about the challenge of telling the story of a property without being present and describes the thoughts she gives to every detail of a property listing. Last, Carrie discusses how visiting her partners outside of her immediate market has served her and talks about the importance of building relationships.

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Carrie can be reached at carrie@atproperties.com or by phone at 312.961.4612.

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Financial Strategies For Real Estate Agents • Brandon Green May 16, 2025

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Brandon Green discussed the importance of treating a real estate business like a business and understanding financial health. Brandon discussed tax strategies and challenges and explored common tax pitfalls for real estate professionals. Next, Brandon shared insights on using real estate as an investment vehicle, including the pros and cons of residential and commercial property investments. Brandon also talked about Alchemy of Money Services and the services they offer. Brandon also discussed personal financial growth and professional development emphasizing the importance of financial planning, understanding business metrics, and creating a strategic approach to growing a real estate business.

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Brandon Green can be reached here.

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Three Traps Real Estate Agents Must Avoid • Shawn Kunkler May 15, 2025

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Shawn Kunkler talks about the transition from luxury athletic clubs to real estate in San Francisco. Shawn talks about his “The Realtor180 Podcast”, its purpose, motivation, and insights gained from interviewing top producers. Shawn shares strategies for real estate agents and explains the concepts of “tourist,” “racehorse,” and “ping pong” in managing a real estate business. Shawn also talks about systems, processes, and consistent follow-up and the importance of maintaining discipline and focus in real estate. Next, Shawn talks about staying motivated, overcoming distractions, and creating a positive approach to business challenges.

Please check out Shawn’s “The Realtor180 Podcast” here.

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Shawn Kunkler can be reached at shawn@homewardassociates.com and 415.857.4188.

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Three Social Media Videos You Should Make Today • Kim Rittberg Apr 30, 2025

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This episode is the third session of our “How To Break Into Luxury: The Blueprint to Become a Top Agent Seminar” with Kim Rittberg talking about the importance of creating engaging social media video content. Kim shares social media platform strategies and the importance of tailoring content for different platforms. Last, Kim talks about her Video Boot Camp and how it helps agents develop confidence and strategy.

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Connect with Kim to grab one other last spots of her VIDEO BOOT CAMP INTENSIVE that starts in early May! In 4 days you will master video!

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Listen to Kim’s 5 minute mini-master classes on marketing every Friday on The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg podcast.

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How Tariffs & Political Events Affect Home Loan Rates • Learn With A Lender • Christian Bachelder Apr 29, 2025

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Welcome to our first episode of Learn With A Lender with Christian Bachelder!

In this episode Christian explained the complexities of predicting interest rates and how the bond and stock markets interact. Christian highlighted the significant tax advantages of real estate investment compared to other investment vehicles and why the strategy of buying one property per year as an alternative to traditional 401(k) investments is great. Christian and DJ also discussed how purchasing properties strategically can create generational wealth and provide a more robust retirement plan than traditional investment methods.

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Christian Bachelder can be reached at Christian@theonebrokerage.com.

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How To Get Out Of Your Own Way – Mindset • Paul Salter Apr 28, 2025

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Paul Salter tasks about the importance of overcoming mental blocks and developing a growth mindset for success in business and personal life. Paul discusses his approach to helping clients remove psychological barriers and unlock their potential through hypnosis and mindset coaching. Paul also discusses how childhood experiences and subconscious fears can hold people back from achieving their goals and how developing practices like meditation, stillness, and self-reflection help understand and overcome personal obstacles. Last, Paul talks about how professional coaching can help individuals, especially realtors, improve their performance and overcome mental challenges.

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Get your seat to our April Seminar “How To Find Inventory in 2025: The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 2025” on April 29th for free using the promo code ‘Podcast’ here.

Learn more about mindset and performance coaching for real estate agents here.

Book a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call here.

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What Do Developers Look For When Choosing A Real Estate Agent? • Carrie McCormick Apr 25, 2025

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This episode is a session of our “How To Break Into Luxury: The Blueprint to Become a Top Agent Seminar” with Carrie McCormick talking about her journey into real estate and how she came into representing developers. Carrie shares strategies for success including winning listings, working with developers, maintaining client relationships, and providing exceptional service. Last Carrie discusses how to efficiently manage a high-production real estate career while maintaining personal relationships and building a strong network of professional contacts.

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Get your seat to our April Seminar “How To Find Inventory In 2025: The Blueprint to Become a Top Agent Seminar” on April 29th for free using the promo code ‘Podcast’ here.

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Why Every Real Estate Agent Needs A Joy Audit • Lindsay Dreyer Apr 24, 2025

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Lindsay Dreyer emphasizes building a business around personal joy and goals, instead of just chasing numbers. Lindsay shares tips for staying focused, like using accountability partners and systems. Lindsay also talks about authentic ways to generate leads—especially for millennials—through active listening. Lindsay highlights the importance of work-life balance and offers advice on creating a real estate career that’s fulfilling and aligned with your values, not just financially successful.

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Get your seat to our April Seminar “How To Find Inventory in 2025: The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 2025” on April 29th for free using the promo code ‘Podcast’ here.

Lindsay Dreyer can be reached at 703-362-1667.

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