Real Estate Rockstars Podcast

With real estate sales down significantly in most markets, it’s time for Realtors to create their own inventory. On today’s podcast with Hyperfast Agent, Dan Lesniak, we discuss low-cost, unconventional ways for real estate professionals to get listings. Hear where to find off-market deals, how to win business in any market, and get tools for succeeding with today’s sellers. Don’t miss it!

While now is probably a good time to cut expenses, you should never stop investing in yourself. Ride shotgun with Aaron Amuchastegui in his second “Tesla Talk” and get his thoughts on personal development in trying times. Aaron also discusses recent bank failures, shares the latest real estate statistics, and offers a simple strategy for budgeting when times are tough.

Harrison Sharp gets a steady stream of real estate referrals, and he credits this to the relationships he built with real estate investors. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Harrison explains how the right niche and relationships can help an agent’s business expand exponentially. This podcast also covers house hacking, ways to find investor clients, and tips for staying in touch with your sphere via social media.

You're not just a real estate expert. On today's Let's Get Social, Courtney Hatfield explains how to become the local expert via social media. Hear how to become a resource for people interested in your area and how to win their business as a result. Courtney also gives listeners a quick-start guide to real estate newsletters, which includes tips on choosing content, finding templates, and evaluating marketing platforms.

Chris Voss, Codie Sanchez, and a host of real estate rockstars joined us on the podcast in February. Listen in and learn what today's top entrepreneurs are doing to succeed in—and out of—the real estate space. Guests also shared their strategies for goal setting, real estate investing, building new businesses, and more.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. If times have gotten tough in your market, now is the time to rise up and take action. In this off-the-cuff “Tesla Talk,” Aaron shares the personal and professional struggles he’s faced over the last year and how he’s overcome them with action. Listen in for inspiration and ideas on tackling 2023’s biggest challenges.

Listen to today’s podcast with Codie Sanchez and rethink the way you do property management. In this interview, Codie shares what she loves about property management businesses and the three best ways to increase their profitability. Codie and Aaron also discuss the difference between buying a business and buying customers, how to buy a business with no money down, and the one outcome you must avoid when acquiring a new company.

Ali Garced left her six-figure salary as an Air Force officer for an uncapped career in real estate. On today’s podcast, Ali shares the steps she took to ensure her new business would be a success. In addition to offering advice on leaving a W-2 job for real estate, Ali gives tips on video marketing, social media, and referral generation. Don’t miss it!

Rachel Richards retired at age 27 thanks to real estate. Whether you’re looking to retire or hit a short-term financial goal, you won’t want to miss today’s podcast. In this interview, Rachel shares the secret to accomplishing any goal and offers financial tips that will help you achieve that next milestone. Rachel also talks syndication, discusses how to reduce the cost of divorce, and more.

Chris Voss, best-selling author of Never Split the Difference, spent decades honing his negotiation skills in the FBI. Before retiring, he served as the Bureau’s lead negotiator for international kidnappings. On today’s podcast, he gives practical advice on how to gain the edge in any negotiation. Chris also shares tips specifically for real estate agents from The Full Fee Agent, a new book he co-authored with recent guest Steve Shull. Listen and learn how to master the art of professional persuasion one conversation at a time.

Hear from seasoned real estate pros, new successes in the space, and more in this special episode highlighting January 2023's best podcast moments. Guests share their strategies and real estate predictions for 2023. Listen and learn what these Real Estate Rockstars are doing to make 2023 their business' best year yet.

Since 2017, Amy Stockberger Real Estate has had the highest sales of any team in South Dakota. More impressive still, they've had the highest client-satisfaction ratings in the entire industry. What’s their secret? According to Amy, it’s the unrivaled level of support that they offer, which is based on her Lifetime Home Support™ system. Listen to today’s interview with Amy and discover what you can do to deliver unrivaled real estate service in your market while unlocking additional streams of revenue. This could be a game changer for your business; don’t miss it!

Looking for tips on real estate investing, updates on interest rates, or advice on goal setting? If so, you won’t want to miss this podcast with Wally Elibiari, a lender and investor with over two decades of real estate experience. On today’s podcast, Wally shares his personal goal-setting plan (one that helped him purchase over 200 doors) and what his most successful strategy has been in shifting markets.

California real estate is still red hot in many cities, and San Diego is a great place to sell commercial real estate. On today’s podcast with Jason Lee, we talk about selling multi-million-dollar properties to investors in San Diego. We also discuss the differences between commercial and residential real estate, share tips on working with real estate investors, and cover the mindset agents need to survive in a shifting market. Don’t miss it.

Bo Palazola got his first real estate listing with just a couple of weeks in the business. His first year, he managed to sell over $20 million in volume. On today's podcast, Bo shares how he started so that listeners like you can go from real estate rookie to real estate rockstar. Tune in for actionable tips that will help you take your business to the next level.

Real estate investors are great for repeat and referral business—if you’re the right type of real estate agent. Hear how to be an investor-friendly agent on this podcast with James Dainard. James is a co-host on BiggerPockets' On the Market podcast, and he’s been in this industry for over a decade. On today’s show, James shares what Realtors can do to service investors, where to find investment opportunities right now, and why all agents should niche down for more deals.

Your career in real estate can be as big as you want it to be, especially when supported by the right systems. No one knows this better than renowned Realtor Jennifer Wehner. Her new book, The Renaissance Real Estate Agent, outlines the best systems for scaling in this competitive industry. On today’s podcast, Jen discusses the systems that helped her build a real estate business that sold over $200 million in volume just last year.

Educate clients and get more real estate deals done! On today’s podcast with Rachel Grunn, we discuss the unique ways she wins business from on-the-fence buyers. In addition to giving an in-depth overview of rent-to-own programs, Rachel covers buyers' options with rate buydowns. Plus, we talk about land sales in Texas, a clever way to win new real estate clients via referral, and more.

Want to reclaim your freedom while building your real estate empire? You can! On today’s podcast with Dan Martell, we discuss his new book, Buy Back Your Time. In addition to explaining how agents can build thriving businesses while living their best lives, Dan outlines exactly where to start with outsourcing. Tune in and discover what you can start doing today for a better life and a more successful business tomorrow.

Is fear holding you back from taking the massive action required to make meaningful changes in your life? On today’s podcast with Brian Luebben, we discuss how to overcome fear in order to achieve incredible things. Brian also shares how real estate helped him find financial freedom, why now is the best time to work toward goals, and where he found meaningful support in his journey. Don’t miss it!

Real estate has the power to change your life for the better, but it can do so much more than that. Today’s guest, Jen McConnell, used her commissions to fight pediatric cancer, and she later created a foundation to help further the cause. On this podcast, Jen shares how real estate changed her life and has given her the ability to impact the lives of countless others. Jen also covers the advantages of running your own brokerage, ways to deliver five-star customer service, and more.

Listen in and catch the best real estate podcast moments of December! Guests shared the unique challenges they're facing right now and what they're doing to adapt to the ever-changing real estate market. Topics covered include strategies for winning new clients, ways to maintain great relationships with the clients you already have, and what new Realtors can do to get a strong start in this competitive industry.

Social media is great for real estate marketing, and it’s totally free! If you’re not sure where to start with social media, listen to the first episode of Let’s Get Social with Aaron Amuchastegui and Courtney Hatfield. On today’s podcast, we discuss the five types of social media content Realtors should post. We also cover client reviews, Instagram’s new feature (it’s a game changer), and how to balance personal and professional content.

The real estate market may be down, but that doesn’t mean that you have to settle for slower sales. According to today’s guest, Ricky Carruth, it’s more than possible for a Realtor to double sales in a down market. Listen to this Real Estate Rockstars and learn how to increase your market share, fix your mindset, and start strong as we enter the new year. Ricky also shares his real estate market predictions, what it’s like to make a million dollars in this business, and why so many Realtors’ sales stagnate.

Ready to start a real estate business? Consider building your new career as a Realtor based on relationships. That’s what Andrew Jacobs did, and he now gets 75 percent of his business from past clients and referrals. As a result, he doesn’t have to spend any time or money on outbound marketing. On today’s podcast, Andrew shares how to build a relationship-based business, offers advice on starting a real estate team, and explains why keeping things simple is the key to success.

Sick of struggling to get real estate leads from oversaturated sources like Zillow and Realtor.com? Try YouTube! Realtor Toby Fernie started with YouTube just over two years ago and now gets at least a couple of high-quality real estate leads per week from his channel. On today’s podcast, Toby shares tips for starting a real estate YouTube channel, including ideas on topics, when to post, and how to streamline content creation. Don’t miss it!

Are you discounting your services in order to get deals done? Listen to today’s podcast and learn why you should always charge what you’re worth. Real estate veteran Steve Shull, coauthor of The Full Fee Agent, outlines proven techniques for getting your full fee on every transaction. Steve also shares his no-nonsense approach to prospecting, the one thing it takes to succeed in real estate, and the best tool for any type of negotiation: tactical empathy.

Mortgage rates are more than double what they were this time last year. Homes are sitting on market longer and longer, and there’s a major disconnect between buyers and sellers. In Andrew Perrie’s market, the average offer coming in now is $200,000 below asking price. On today’s State of the Market podcast, we give our predictions on rate reductions, share strategies for getting deals done right now, and offer encouragement to agents who are struggling with slowing sales.

With over $200 million in real estate sales at age 23, Realtor Brian Lane is an incredible success story. What makes him an inspiration, however, is what he’s overcome. Raised in an abusive, neglectful home, Brian cared for and provided for his younger siblings from an extremely young age. His early hustles introduced him to real estate and the people who would help him excel in this industry. Brian recently helped his buyers close on Ellen DeGeneres’ multi-million-dollar home while his mother was being sentenced to life in prison. Hear how Brian accomplished and overcame so much on this Real Estate Rockstars.

The real estate industry is constantly changing. And now, as the market shifts again, it’s important for you to take a hard look at how you’re managing your real estate business. On today’s podcast with Katherine Polsinelli, we talk business management, mindset, and adapting to the changing market. Kat also shares tips on making successful hires and strategically partnering with lenders to ensure that your clients make it to the closing table.

Looking for ways to win business as a new Realtor? Don’t miss today’s interview with Ernesto Hernandez. Ernesto started as an investor but decided to get his real estate license in 2021. Since then, he’s seen great success in sales by applying several specific strategies. Listen and learn ways to win deals with open houses, how to help buyers mitigate higher interest rates, and what it takes to attract clients with humanized social media content.

Host Aaron Amuchastegui returns in this episode to thank the Real Estate Rockstars who stepped up and stood in over the last year to continue to deliver content to the real estate community. Aaron also shares some of the best real estate podcast moments from November so that listeners can go back and catch episodes they might have missed. Topics covered include leadership, real estate investing, and what it takes to run a real estate business while working a full-time job.

Matt Witte has been a full-time teacher since 1999, and that didn’t change when he started his real estate business in 2012. Despite the fact that he’s still teaching full time, he sold 42 homes himself just last year. On today’s podcast, Matt shares how he’s able to run a real estate business while working a full-time job, why he decided to start a team, and where he plans to take his real estate career. Matt and Elliot Hoyte also discuss ways to show clients that you care, offer advice on bringing in new business, and more.

Running a real estate business is challenging even under the best of circumstances. When life throws you a curveball, it can be impossible—if you’re not organized. On today’s podcast with Rachel Snodgrass, we discuss how she built a real estate business that continues to thrive as she undergoes treatment for cancer. Tune in for tips on building a bulletproof business and advice for agents of all experience levels. Rachel and Stephanie also discuss the power of a positive mindset.

Jason Griggs’ real estate journey started with a $50,000 condo he bought while working as an elementary school teacher. Now, 11 years later, he’s one of Vegas’ top short-term-rental investors, a licensed real estate agent, and a mentor. On today’s podcast, Jason shares why all agents should invest in real estate, the strategies he uses to find deals, and why he almost never sells the properties he purchases. Listen and learn how to leverage your experience as an agent to supercharge your success as a real estate investor.

Interested in the short-term-rental niche? Want to work with more investor clients? If so, you won’t want to miss today’s podcast with Jonathan Dempsey, an agent who specializes in selling short-term rentals. Listen and learn what you need to know in order to find and win investor clients, how to best serve them, and more. Jonathan also shares why he loves working with a real estate team, how to find balance while running a busy real estate business, and what it takes to build a strong referral network.

Before becoming a Realtor, Brett Rosenthal worked as a real estate attorney. Today, he joins us to talk about his transition to real estate sales and the strategies that helped him find fast success in his new career. Brett shares ways to get more, better leads and covers the art of building rapport when in front of potential clients. This podcast also features market predictions and advice for new real estate agents.

Real estate sales may be slowing, but that doesn’t mean that your team can’t continue to produce at a high level. On today’s podcast with Susanna Medrano, we discuss why team leaders must educate and inspire their agents. Tune in for tips on leading by example, strategies for making sales with consistent prospecting, and advice on overcoming fear in an ever-changing market. Susanna also shares some of the tricks that helped her find fast success when she was a new real estate agent.

Catch the best real estate podcast moments of October 2022 and discover what Realtors are doing to win business as it gets harder to sell a home. Last month's guests covered luxury real estate sales, reputation management, and strategies for the shifting market. Listen and learn how to strengthen your bottom line as sales start to slow.

As the market gets tougher, what can real estate professionals do to protect their bottom line? Courtney Atkinson interviews Stephanie Brackett, a familiar Real Estate Rockstars favorite, to answer this question with actionable advice backed by nearly two decades of industry experience. Listen to today’s podcast and learn what you can do to increase conversion while cutting down on the expenses and activities that aren’t helping you close deals. Stephanie and Courtney also share some of their best scripts and systems, discuss major mistakes real estate agents are making with their marketing, and more. Don’t miss it!

As the market shifts, it gets harder and harder to make sales. No one knows this better than today’s guest, Justin Robins. He survived the last shift and has since perfected a system for generating and converting real estate leads. He’s generated over 100,000 leads and converts at a rate of roughly 3.5 percent. On this Real Estate Rockstars, Justin shares why agents who pick up the phone and call prospects will win as the market gets more competitive. He also discusses his best-performing ads, his strategy for selling sellers on price reductions, and more.

Succeeding with sellers in much easier with proven systems in place. That’s how today’s guest, John Scipione, sets his new agents up to win listings in New Jersey’s competitive real estate markets. His success stories include an 18-year-old college freshman who is on track to close 24 transactions her first year in the business! Tune in and learn about tools, systems, and strategies that will increase your chances of closing. Don’t miss it!

Are your sales slowing? Are you worried what rising interest rates might mean for your real estate business? If so, you won’t want to miss today’s podcast with veteran Realtor Eric Bramlett. Eric gained significant market share during the last recession, and he’s here to share what agents can do to survive and thrive when the going gets tough. Listen and learn how to protect your bottom line, where to focus your marketing efforts, and what to expect over the next 36 months.

What is luxury real estate really? On today’s podcast with luxury expert Harold Clarke, we discuss what luxury real estate is and what Realtors need to know in order to truly serve high-net-worth clients. In addition to offering advice on breaking into the luxury niche, Harold shares strategies that agents can use to corner any market. We also discuss how COVID-19 affected Hawaiian real estate, what luxury living looks like in 2022, and why real estate agents should always be truthful with clients.

Oleg Komarnytskyy only sold two homes his first eight months in real estate, but he didn’t give up; his persistence paid off. Just last year, his brokerage closed 132 transactions, and they’re on track to do more than double that this year. On today’s podcast, Oleg shares how he went from a struggling solo agent to the leader of a highly successful team. He also covers cheap, effective social media marketing, the two things that helped him rapidly scale his sales, and the best way to get a steady stream of client referrals.

Worried what this market shift might mean for your real estate business? Don’t miss today's interview with veteran Realtor Nate Martinez! Nate has excelled through good markets, bad markets, and everything in between. Listen and learn about tried-and-true sales methods that will win you business in any market. Nate also outlines the importance of accountability, the value of mentorship, and the business lessons he’s learned over the last several decades.

Do you really need to take those late-night calls from clients? How much is too much when it comes to concessions? On today’s podcast with Rockstar Realtor BryAnn Smith, we discuss why reputation is everything when it comes to building a real estate business and generating referrals. Listen and learn how to get tough deals done while establishing your expertise in this competitive industry. BryAnn also offers several social media tips for real estate agents, covers the pitfalls of overpromising, and more.

Catch last month's best real estate podcast moments and discover what today's top agents are doing to win business right now. Guests shared social media strategies, tips on task prioritization, and more. Aaron Amuchastegui also returned to host a live State of the Market episode. Don't miss it!

Worried about leaving a traditional job for new opportunities in real estate? Today’s guest, Ryan Werre, was in exactly that position several years back. Now, he’s a successful Realtor who couldn’t be happier with his decision to bet on himself. Listen and learn how to transition from a full-time job to a lifelong real estate career. You'll also hear how to set yourself up for success with systems, the benefits of joining a real estate team, and more.

Consumers are sick of cold calls, and many real estate agents are sick of cold calling. If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional lead-generation techniques, you won’t want to miss today’s interview with real estate veteran Patrick Kilner. Listen and learn how to generate business in a way that won’t leave you feeling unfulfilled. Patrick also shares his strategy for building a disruption-proof real estate business and his thoughts on real estate investing.