Keeping It Real Podcast Chicago Realtors ® Interviews With Real Estate Brokers And Agents

Welcome to our new series Instagram and Prospecting with Michelle Berman-Mikel. In this episode Michelle talks about how to create loyalty by building a community. Michelle walks you through the steps of building a community with your content, creating content that serves your own community, prospecting that comes as a result of building your community and finally using ChatGPT to create content relevant for to your community. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! To schedule a call with Michelle click here, Keeping it Real Pod listeners get 10% discount. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Ryan Rodenbeck with Spyglass Realty talks about how he got started in real estate. Ryan discusses how he help agents double their production. Being a tech person, Ryan discusses where the tech space is headed for the realtors and how the technology is developing to assist agents. Ryan also discusses how is he training his agents to have the buyer agency conversations with their clients. Last, Ryan and DJ interest rates. Please check Ryan’s ‘Realty Hack Podcast’ here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Ryan Rodenbeck can be reached here. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Michelle Berman (Keeping it Real Pod get 10% discount)

Welcome to another episode of Grow with Me: Business, Wealth & Health with Dr. Erin Helle. In this episode Dr. Erin discusses the 2 ways she uses to keep herself motivated. Next, Dr. Erin explains what financial freedom means to her personally. Last Dr. Erin explains how to calculate your monthly income goal. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Dr. Erin would love to hear from you, email her at erin.m.helle@gmail.com and also check out the handout here. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Kaplan Real Estate (From now until August 31, use code 10BAP for a 10% discount on Kaplan's Buyer Agency Professional™ (BAP™) course).

In our June episode, Carrie McCormick talks about the changes that are seen in the world right now with the development of AI. Carrie also discusses the changes in the searching, buying and selling properties methods from the younger generations. Carrie emphasizes the importance of always following these changes and developments in order to remain relevant. 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.

Chris M. King with StatusFlow talks about how he got into coaching. Chris talks about the correlation between psychology and success. Next, Chris discusses what the role-model mindset is and how to adopt it. Last, Chris discusses how agents can create more innovative solutions. Please check out Chris' "MindFuck Podcast" here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Chris M. King can be reached at welcome@chrismking.com and (323) 977-8766. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Michelle Berman (Keeping it Real Pod get 10% discount)

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell. In this episode, Chris talks abut his experience in Inman Miami and his take out of the event. Chris and D.J. discuss next generation AI and how its going to impact the way agents do business. Next, Chris discusses about politics and economic activity and how an election year impacts the housing market. Last, Chris gives advise on how can agent use the data from their MLS to provide value to their clients. 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.

Welcome to another episode of Grow with Me: Business, Wealth & Health with Dr. Erin Helle. In this episode Dr. Erin talks about her family and what being a military wife with kids looks like. Dr. Erin discusses 10 different topics you can talks about in your social media posts. Dr. Erin also walks you through the steps to create social media content on a particular topic that will cover the whole month. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Dr. Erin would love to hear from you, email her at erin.m.helle@gmail.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Welcome to our new series Instagram and Prospecting with Michelle Berman-Mikel. In her first episode Michelle Berman-Mikel talks about building presence on Instagram without being present. Michelle talks about how to maintain a very dynamic presence in Instagram and how to balance personal presence with business presence. Michelle also shares 5 problems that come as a result of not having a targeted audience. Last, Michelle gives a real life example on how to differentiate yourself using your Instagram content. To schedule a call with Michelle click here, Keeping it Real Pod listeners get 10% discount. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Kaplan Real Estate.

Kurt Byers with New Western talks about what brought him into real estate. Kurt describes what New Western is and what services they offer. Kurt also talks about their agent partner program is and the solutions they offer to agents. Last, Kurt discusses how agents can leverage from partnering with New Western. You can check New Western's Podium Program here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Kurt Byers can be reached at (918) 991-9399 and kurt.byers@newwestern.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Kaplan Real Estate.

Welcome to another episode of Grow with Me: Business, Wealth & Health with Dr. Erin Helle. In this episode Dr. Erin shares her 6 tips on how to build excellence as a realtor. You can download the Agent Proposition Step-By-Step Guide here. Erin would love for you to guide or help you in this process. Simply email them to erin.m.helle@gmail.com. Please follow Dr. Erin Helle on Instagram and LinkedIn. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Nadira Taylor with Diamond Mine Real Estate talks about how she got into the real estate business. Nadira also discusses affordable housing, how she got involved in this niche and what she does to help first home-buyers in their journey. Nadira talks about how she uses social media to educate people on affordable housing solutions. Nadira also talks about the impact of NAR settlement in the future payment structure. Last, Nadira discusses her book “Dream. Catch. Hustle” and shares what agents can learn from it. You can buy Nadira's “Dream. Catch. Hustle” book here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Nadira Taylor can be reached here. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Kaplan Real Estate.

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell. In this episode, Chris and D.J. discuss discuss the latest news on the NAR settlement. Chris also discusses what agents could be doing right now to adequately prepare their business for the shift. Next, Chris talks about the effects of baby-boomers' holding on to their properties for longer and how agents should how to build your team to prepare for the time when these properties will hit the market. Last Chris and DJ discuss the importance of Google My Business and your own website. 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.

In our April episode, Carrie McCormick talks about how to build your business and your brand. Carrie goes back to the beginning of her career in real estate and discusses how she got to where she is right now. Carrie also discusses the importance of knowing your clients and your market, the struggles she faces in her every day business and how to stay positive when facing challenging times. Last, Carrie talks about how to market an ultra high net worth property and how she’s building a network with agents in different market and how that has been helpful to her. 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 and Virtual Staging AI.

Welcome to another episode of Grow with Me: Business, Wealth & Health with Dr. Erin Helle. Following the guideline on how to draft your value proposition and mission statement, Dr. Erin Helle guides you on what to practically do with this proposition. Dr. Erin talks about the tools, coaching and network she uses to help investors build life-changing businesses. You can download the Agent Proposition Step-By-Step Guide here. Erin would love for you to share what you came up with. Simply email them to erin.m.helle@gmail.com. Please follow Dr. Erin Helle on Instagram and LinkedIn. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Dr. Erin Helle can be reached at erin@bcglobainvestments.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Sean Soderstrom, Co-Founder and CEO of Courted.io talks about his background and describes his career shift. Sean discusses the importance of technology and sophisticated tools to support all the processes and data that are available to agents now. Sean also discuss how A/i and tools are helping agents to be connected with each other easily. Last, Sean emphasized the role of having a system that gathers all the data in one place. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Book a demo with Courted here. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Virtual Staging AI.

Scott Sillari with Real Synch talks about his long experience in coaching and in the real estate industry. Scott discusses the importance of connecting people and how sharing your experience leads you to success. Scott also discusses his platform and how it helps business owners reach their goals and dreams by guiding them to make the best business decisions. Scott also emphasized the platform’s feature that makes different systems talk to each other. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Scott Sillari can be reached at (424) 207-1383. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Gemma Leggett with RE/MAX in Toronto talks about the challenges of changing careers and her transition from film industry to real estate. Gemma also discusses the challenges she had coming from Paris to Toronto and trying to fit in Canada's real estate industry. Gemma discusses Youtube videos, and the importance of everyone being genuine. Last, Gemma talks about the power behind asking your clients why they chose you to work with. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Gemma Leggett can be reached at 416-824-7475 and gemma@gemmaleggett.ca. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Virtual Staging AI.

Award-winning marketer and realtor video coach Kim Rittberg teaches you about leveraging video and social media marketing to sell more homes and break down how to do it. Take part in her challenge for this week! Kim was an executive at Netflix and People before bringing her passion for coaching and teaching to real estate agents across the country. She spoke at the Berkshire Hathaway Home Services National Convention and has clients from nearly every agency. Don’t miss Kim’s 1x a year 'VIP Real Estate Agent Media Day' where she'll create your messaging to highlight you as the ‘go-to agent’ and film you on a special filming day in New York City. It includes full hair & makeup, we do all the script writing for you, and an exclusive intimate networking dinner. You’ll walk away with months worth of video and social media content, plus finalized messaging materials for you to get on speaking panels and pitch the press, apply here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Ho

Welcome to another episode of Grow with Me: Business, Wealth & Health with Dr. Erin Helle. In this episode Dr. Erin Helle, discusses the importance of concisely communicate the value that you bring to your clients and why should they use their hard earned money to pay for it. You can download the Agent Proposition Step-By-Step Guide here. Erin would love for you to share what you came up with. Simply email them to erin.m.helle@gmail.com. Please follow Dr. Erin Helle on Instagram and LinkedIn. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Dr. Erin Helle can be reached at erin@bcglobainvestments.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Virtual Staging AI.

Michael B. Bell with Sotheby’s International in Pasadena talks about how he started his career in real estate business. Michael describes how he built his business in his 20s. Michael also talks about his book “Seller Mistakes” where he gives all his secrets to building a successful business. Last, Michael discusses how he handles communication with his clients, shares his advise to the agents who are struggling right now on how to stay busy and active and also talks about the importance of building relations. You can buy Michael's book "Seller Mistakes" here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Michael B. Bell can be reached at mike@michaelbbell.com and 626.796.4100. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.