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Dead AmericaJourney Within: Healing Trauma and Addiction with Wanda Webster & Christopher Mack In this episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Wattersengages with Wanda Webster and Christopher Mack, authors of 'The JourneyWithin' and 'Isabella's Starry Night'. The conversation delves into theprofound impact of education and introspection in overcoming addiction andtrauma. Wanda shares her journey from being an education specialist tounderstanding the intrinsic link between trauma and addiction, whileChristopher recounts his transformation from a life enmeshed in drug culture tofinding spiritual growth and balance. Together, they explore the Dynamics ofRecovery, a program they developed to f...
2024-11-0650 min
The Founders ShowBiden's "Cancer Moonshot" NOLA Visit, Walz vs. Vance, Future Of MichoudHy and Christopher kick off talking about President Biden‘s visit to Tulane as part of the $150 million cancer "moonshot" initiative that aims to cut the cancer death rate in half by 2047. Of course, we mention that it helps that the Bidens' daughter, Ashley, graduated from Tulane in 2004 with a Bachelor's in anthropology. (Joe and Jill Biden timed their visit to coincide with the university’s move-in weekend, something that the Bidens themselves experienced as they tried to move their daughter’s possessions in her dorm-room in 2000.)From there, we move on to speak about the vice presidential candida...
2024-08-1754 min
AIPT ComicsUnpacking July 2024 releases and Christopher Cantwell talks the return of 'Briar'Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel Solicits for July 2024 are here!'Aliens vs. Avengers' coming July 2024 by Jonathan HickmanJason Aaron returns to Marvel with ‘Namor’ #1 coming July 2024Kaare Andrews comments on ‘Spider-Man: Reign II’ sequelMarvel to kill the 2099 universe in July 2024‘Daredevil: Woman Without Fear’ coming July 2024'Werewolf By Night: Blood Hunt' coming this August 2024'The Hunger and the Dusk: Book Two' #1 announced Oni Press announc...
2024-04-211h 42
The Shit No One Tells You About WritingHow to Know if You're the Right Person to Tell a StoryIn today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe discuss keeping secrets from the reader vs. keeping them from the character; choosing a variety of comparable titles and authors; relatability to what the character is going through; ways to make a story believable; interiority and emotionality in the characters; not giving too much in the opening pages; revealing information in the right order; how themes don’t sell books, hooks sell books; and writing longer scenes and starting at the right place.After which, Bianca chats with Marie Benedict ...
2022-09-221h 03
CEO SECRETSHow to Succeed in Real Estate as an Introvert with Ashley Harwood, CEO at Move Over ExtrovertsA successful career in real estate requires a mix of people skills and salesmanship, which can be a challenging combination for introverts. However, introverts can learn to use their strengths to their advantage in the field of real estate.
By seeking out guidance and advice, introverts can learn how to navigate the industry and make the most of their strengths. With hard work and dedication, introverts can succeed in real estate and build a rewarding career.
Join our guest, Ashley Harwood, CEO at Move Over Extroverts and Director of Agent Growth - Keller Williams Boston...
2022-09-0227 minCEO SECRETS#271 Inc500 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2021) Why Recruiters Are Key Strategic Partners for Any Growing Business with Jordan Franklin, CEO at Stratice, LLCStaffing is one of the most important aspects of growing a business but can also be one of the most challenging.
Not only do employers need to find suitable candidates, but they also need to make sure that those candidates are a good fit for the company culture and will be able to hit the ground running.
That's where recruiters come in. A good recruiter will have a vast network of stellar candidates to choose from, and they will also have the expertise necessary to evaluate each candidate's skills, experience, and personality. As a result...
2022-08-0441 min
CEO SECRETS#349 Inc500 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2021): How to Propel Your Growth Through Affiliation, with Keegan Caldwell, Managing Partner at Caldwell Intellectual Property LawFor many businesses, patents protect more than just an idea or a concept. It also safeguards true business assets that are critical to a company’s existence in the long term.
Aside from the protection it provides, patents can also be used as leverage to give companies a competitive advantage. It can also drive revenues and profitability, which in some cases, could turn into 9 to 10-figure monetization events.
That is why every growing company, regardless if they choose to pursue a patent or not, should have an Intellectual Property (IP) strategy to help them develop, gr...
2022-06-2352 min
CEO SECRETS#256 Inc500 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2021) The Benefits of Hitting Rock Bottom with Andrew Horn, CEO at TributeAndrew Horn didn’t know what he wanted to do next coming out of college. While his friends were excited to head off to their first jobs, he didn’t have a sense of purpose in his life and felt that he’d hit rock bottom. So when one of his friends pointed out that sitting there sulking about his situation wouldn’t change anything, he knew he had to do something.
He realized that he had a desire to be of service to other people deep down. And the times he volunteered to help disabled youth to go int...
2022-06-0344 min
Poverty Research & PolicyBrieanna Watters and Robert Stewart on Native Americans and Monetary SanctionsIn this episode of the Poverty Research & Policy Podcast, we hear from Brieanna Watters and Robert Stewart about a paper they coauthored* on Native Americans and Monetary Sanctions involving the criminal legal system. They discuss how Native American experiences in relation to the legal system are often unique, how the rural nature of Indian Country matters when it comes to policies around fines and fees, and how their research in Minnesota finds higher levels of fines and fees for Native American defendants, particularly in areas near reservations. Watters is a Ph.D. candidate in sociology at the University of Mi...
2022-05-1635 minCEO SECRETS#128 Inc500 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2021) Revolutionizing Healthcare and Driving Value to Both Patients and Hospitals with Christine Spraker and Aki Al-Zubaidi, co-CEOs of EonLung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer deaths in the world. If not detected early, 80% of patients do not make it after five years. Dr. Aki Al-Zubaidi, an interventional pulmonologist, knew that the best way to beat the statistics is early detection. He wanted to identify all the patients in his own clinic who had a specific abnormality, or a spot on the lungs that could become a cancer.
Yet, flagging all these patients and trying to keep up with all of them became too overwhelming. He tried to look for a solution out th...
2022-04-1431 minCEO SECRETSHow a Dyslexic Kid Became One of the Country’s Most Powerful and Innovative Builders with John Fish, Chairman and CEO of Suffolk ConstructionThey say the path to success is never a straight line. The road to get there has many ups and downs and is riddled with challenges along the way. And for those who were born with a disadvantage, the journey becomes even more difficult.
John Fish grew up with dyslexia and struggled with reading and writing. In spite of having a learning disability, his football coach saw his potential and took him under his wing. This helped John realize that being dyslexic is not necessarily a barrier to success and that he can actually use it to his...
2022-03-2242 minCEO SECRETS#351 Inc500 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2021): How to Build a Tech Solution For Your Business with Andrew Amann, CEO and Co-Founder of NineTwoThree Digital VenturesFor any business, growth is absolutely essential - most especially now that we are in the digital age. And while more and more people are using their smartphones and devices to purchase their needs, many businesses are now considering having their own web and mobile apps as a means to connect with their customers.
Web and mobile apps can be an extremely useful tool for most companies, but developing one can consume a lot of time and money. And if your systems are outdated or you lack the technical know-how when it comes to developing web and m...
2022-03-1542 minCEO SECRETS#98 Inc500 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2021): Harnessing the Power of CRO to Propel Your E-Commerce Business with Brenden Marquardt, Co-Founder of Homestead BrandsWhen Brenden Marquardt acquired his first furniture brand, he thought that all he had to do was put it up on the internet and then people would start buying it. As it turned out it was a lot more complicated than that.
Convincing people to come to your website and convert them into customers is a difficult process. Yet everything about your site - from the design, to how you answer your customer’s questions - should have that process in mind at all times. That’s where Conversion Rate Optimization comes in.
Let us hear fr...
2022-03-0436 minCEO SECRETS#363 Inc500 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2021): Discovering the Solar Industry with Keith Murphy, President of Astrawatt SolarHello, everyone. Welcome back to CEO Secrets. Our guest today was ranked number 363 on the Inc500 list of the fastest privately held companies in America. He was also on this list in 2020 and ranked number 169. That's no small feat to be a part of the list two years in a row. Let's welcome to the show, the President of Astrawatt Solar, Keith Murphy.
Keith began his career as a salesperson but saw an opportunity to do things better. After working in the industry for four years, he started his own company in January 2016, living in his sister's...
2022-01-2039 min
Dead AmericaChris SleeChristopher Slee
Founder, Principal, and CPO
Christopher Slee is the Founder, Principal, and Chief Product Officer at AWH, a Dublin, Ohio software engineering firm currently celebrating its 26th year of creating innovative digital products for business clients.
With over 30 years of experience, Chris has built over 4500 applications. Every birth certificate and death certificate in the State of Ohio runs through a system that he designed.
Chris’s latest venture, IncludeHealth, leverages machine learning, proprietary algorithms, and web camera technology to support a seamless blend of onsite and remote musculoskeletal services – anywhere, anytime.
At AWH, Chris leads internal and external development team...
2022-01-0541 minCEO SECRETS#376 Inc500 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2021): How to Get the Maximum Dollar for your BusinessHello, and welcome back to CEO Secrets. Today’s guest is an accomplished business consultant with almost three decades of professional accounting experience. Her company ranked 376th in 2021’s Inc Top 500 list of fastest-growing privately owned businesses in the US. Let’s welcome to the show, the Owner & CEO of Raincatcher, Marla DiCarlo.
Marla initially wanted to become a social worker but it was her love of numbers and math that made her go into accounting. Eventually, she branched off with a business owner that she was working with into mergers and acquisitions. That's when she fell in love...
2021-12-2038 minCEO SECRETS#69 Inc500 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2021): Going Public Through a SPAC with Jeffrey Harris, Co-Founder and CEO of springbig Inc.Hello everyone and welcome back to CEO Secrets. Our guest for today has over three decades of experience in marketing sales and management, specifically in the field of incentive and loyalty marketing. Achieving a 5,485% 3-year growth, his company ranked 69th in 2021’s Inc Top 500 list of fastest-growing privately owned businesses in the US. Let’s welcome to the show, the Co-Founder & CEO of springbig Inc., Jeffrey Harris.
In 1998, Jeff started a loyalty marketing agency that catered mainly to servicing retailers, financial services companies, and insurance companies. After 25 years, he handed over the active management side of his busine...
2021-12-0827 minCEO SECRETS#374 Inc500 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2021): How to Invest with a Purpose with Ivan Anz, Founder of Equity and Help Inc.Hello everyone and welcome back to CEO Secrets. Our special guest for today is a global entrepreneur, speaker, author, and the Founder of PhilanthroInvesting. His company landed a spot on the Inc Top 500 list of fastest-growing businesses in the country for 3 consecutive years. This year, his company achieved a 1,285% growth securing the 374th spot on the list. Let’s welcome to the show, the Founder of Equity & Help, Ivan Anz.
Ivan developed his entrepreneurial skills at a very young age. At 7 years old, he used to lease his Go-Kart to his friends and neighbors. At 14, he started leas...
2021-11-2227 minCEO SECRETS#20 in the Inc500 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2021): From Wall Street Banker to Healthwear Innovator with Chaitenya Razdan, Founder and CEO at Care + WearHello everyone and welcome back to CEO Secrets. Our special guest for today was listed as part of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs in 2015, became one of the Rising stars: 90 healthcare leaders under 40 in 2018, and belonged to the Top 40 under 40 Leaders in Minority Health in 2020. His company, a leading provider of innovative healthwear, achieved 14,000% growth over the past 36 months and this has secured them the 20th spot on the top 500 fastest growing companies in the country. Let’s welcome to the show, the Founder and CEO at Care + Wear, Chaitenya (Chat) Razdan.
Prior to starting Car...
2021-10-2237 minCEO SECRETS#11 Inc500 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2021): Focus on Your Core Strategy and Grow Your Revenue to 22,000% with Mike Sardo, President and CEO at Texas SolarHello, everyone. Welcome back to CEO Secrets. Today’s guest is a successful serial entrepreneur. He has helped his company grow its revenue by 22,381% between 2017 and 2020 which landed them the 11th spot out of 5000 of the fastest-growing companies in America. Let’s welcome to the show, the President and CEO at Texas Solar, Mike Sardo.
Mike Sardo pursued a degree in coaching because wanted to be a public school coach. Yet, his path took on a different course and it was his passion for cheerleading that led him to put up his first business - a cheerleading gym...
2021-10-1836 minCEO SECRETS#49 Inc500 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2021): How to Compete With a Multi-Billion Dollar Business Like Zillow with John Berkowitz, CEO and Founder of OJO LabsHello, everyone. Welcome back to CEO Secrets. Our special guest for today was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Central Texas Award winner. He is the CEO and Founder of OJO Labs, which ranked 49th out of 5000 of the fastest-growing companies in America. I’m super excited to welcome on the show, John Berkowitz.
John came from a family of entrepreneurs. This fueled his desire to seek out problems that have never been solved before, find solutions, and build a business around them. In 2005, he co-founded Yodle, an all-in-one digital marketing platform for more than 50,000 SMB customers. It w...
2021-10-0846 minCEO SECRETSPredicting the Future of Real Estate: Which Brokerages are Going to Make it, and Which Ones will Fall Behind?Hello, everyone. Welcome back to CEO Secrets. Today we have a very special guest. He is the founder of one of the leading CRM platforms in the real estate space. Let’s welcome, the Co-Founder and CEO of BoomTown, Grier Allen.
Grier grew up in a family of real estate agents and this fuelled his passion for the industry early on. This is why even as he started a digital advertising company after college, he felt drawn to go back and focus on real estate. He wanted to build a product that would impact more lives within the r...
2021-10-0150 minCEO SECRETS#219 Inc500 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2020) - How to Rank on Google’s First Page with Christopher Day, CEO and Co-Founder of DemandJumpHello, everyone. Welcome back to CEO Secrets. I’m super excited to introduce our guest for today. He is an entrepreneur, a marketing genius, and the Co-Founder and CEO of DemandJump. Let's welcome, Christopher Day.
Over the last 30 years, Christopher Day has become part of the founding team of nine different businesses. One of the major things he learned from his experience is that throughout all those businesses, the marketing aspect has remained a black hole. Companies would invest in marketing but the results are difficult to measure that’s why marketers never really know if it’s working...
2021-09-2456 minCEO SECRETS#18 INC500 Fastest Growing Companies in America - Getting Influencers to Grow Your Business!Hello, everyone. Welcome back to CEO Secrets. Our guest for today is the CEO and Co-Founder at Kitu Life Inc., makers of Super Coffee. He and his brother’s company ranked #18 on Inc. 5000 and they also made it to Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2019. Let's welcome, Jim DeCicco.
Jim DeCicco came from a humble, blue-collar family. Growing up, he and his brothers became student-athletes. When they were in college, Jim's younger brother Jordan, had to attend basketball practices early in the morning and stay up late at night to study. He wanted a drink that is delicious, healthy, and could s...
2021-09-1737 min
Profiles in HavokThe 9/11 Special EpisodeConsider this the first Tri-Weekly Havok episode. Now, we had a 9/11 episode planned as part of our regularly scheduled programming. But I did this solo recording for two reasons: I really wanted to post something that would go out on 9/11 itself especially on a 9/11 as significant as this one and I didn’t want to detract from our roundtable by diving too deeply into my personal 9/11 experiences. Thanks for indulging me in both the excruciatingly specific details and the vague recollections.
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2021-09-1153 minCEO SECRETSA Military Strategy Used to Make Your Business Thrive with Scott J. Lewis, CEO of Spartan Investment Group LLCHello, everyone. Welcome back to CEO Secrets. Today’s guest is the CEO of Spartan Investment Group LLC, a company that was included in the INC 500 list for 2 years in a row. They ranked 308th last year and jumped to 166th this year. Let's welcome, Scott J. Lewis.
Scott gained his leadership and management skills while he worked as a regional sales manager for a biotech company. Years later, he had the opportunity to join the army. He knew that he’d get really good leadership training and experience there so he enlisted himself. After four years, he came...
2021-09-0726 minCEO SECRETSPreparing for the Armageddon of Real Estate with Brendan Bartic, CEO and Founder of The Bartic GroupHello, everyone. Welcome back to CEO Secrets. Today’s guest is a powerhouse in the real estate industry. He’s a top producer, an elite real estate coach and trainer, and the owner of the #1 real estate team in Denver. Let's welcome, Brendan Bartic.
Before making it big in real estate, Brendan had been in the Army and worked as a property manager for a private contractor. However, when he went to real estate school, he discovered that his skills were more suited for an agent. Brendan then trained under a top producer and learned everything he could...
2021-08-1932 min
Team Building PodcastAre You Relevant or Replaceable? How to Survive the Biggest Real Estate Shift In 100 Years w/Chris WattersReal estate is changing faster than anyone anticipated, and in the next 36 months, the industry will be unrecognizable. As tech encroaches on the model we've enjoyed for almost a century, what can agents do to survive? Our survival in the face of tech disruption is the most important conversation teams and brokerages need to be having right now. If we're not actively thinking about our survival, we're going to be dead in the water in a matter of months. How do we get ahead of the tectonic shifts headed...
2021-07-1537 minCEO SECRETSDiscounted Condos in NYC Trump Buildings to Snatch Up with Patrick Lilly, Founder of Patrick Lilly TeamHello, everyone. Welcome back to CEO Secrets. I am thrilled to introduce our returning guest for today, a multi-awarded New York City real estate broker, transformational coach, and founder of the Patrick Lilly Team. Let's welcome Patrick Lilly
Patrick Lilly has been in the real estate industry for more than 34 years. He has sold over a thousand properties worth more than $1.35 billion in his career. He also received the Keller Williams Pinnacle Award, a distinction presented to the top 20 exceptional agents across all North American firms.
Patrick received his life coaching credentials in 2007, allowing him...
2021-06-1545 minCEO SECRETSBuilding a Referral Machine with Jennie Wolek, Founder of The Wolek Group with Keller Williams Realty AdvantageHello, everyone. Welcome back to CEO Secrets. I am excited to have on the show today a powerhouse real estate leader, the founder of The Wolek Group. Let's welcome Jennie Wolek.
Jennie has been in the real estate industry for 20 years. She started as a solo agent and eventually started a team of her own. Over time, she found her passion and purpose which is to teach, train and empower real estate agents so they don’t have to spend as much time as she did figuring it all out.
Recently, she launched an online coa...
2021-06-0828 minCEO SECRETSAdvice for New Real Estate Agents with Dean deTonnacourt, CEO of HomeSmart Professionals Real EstateHello everyone, welcome back to CEO Secrets. I am excited to interview another successful business owner in the real estate world. Let's welcome, Dean deTonnacourt, CEO of HomeSmart Professionals Real Estate
Dean used to run a video store before he got into real estate. One of his customers encouraged him to try the real estate world and he never went back as soon as he got into selling houses. He was previously a founding member of Keller Williams Realty in Rhode Island in 2000. In 2014, he founded HomeSmart Professionals Real Estate and has grown the company to over 100 a...
2021-05-2835 minCEO SECRETSThe Biggest Surprise in the Real Estate Industry in the Next 12-24 MonthsHello, everyone! Welcome back to CEO Secrets. I am thrilled to have our guest on the show and I am so honored to be interviewing him today. Please welcome, Rick Cunningham.
Rick Cunningham was a licensed Landscape Architect before he got into the real estate world. Although he was getting clients for his business, he felt that he was not on the right path. After he finished his MBA, he realized that his real passion was in real estate. That was when he started his career as a real estate agent. Today, he is the Owner and...
2021-04-2150 minCEO SECRETSPrediction on When the BUBBLE in Real Estate Pops with Gary Boomershine, CEO & Founder of RealEstateInvestorHello everyone, welcome back to CEO Secrets. I am extremely excited today to be joined by the creator of one of the leading investment platforms for a done-for-you solution, let's welcome Gary Boomershine.
Gary grew up in a family of real estate brokers and entrepreneurs. At the age of 18, he got his license and started selling real estate as a means to pay up for his college education. After he finished college with a degree in Computer Engineering, he worked with one of the largest technology consulting firms in the world. Later on, he was recruited for...
2021-04-0843 minCEO SECRETSHow Rich People Get Richer with Bradford Shepherd, Managing Partner at Sugarhouse InvestmentsHello everyone and welcome to CEO Secrets. Today, I'm excited to be joined by an expert in real estate investing. Let's welcome, Bradford Shepherd, Managing Partner at Sugarhouse Investments.
Bradford Shepherd has been involved in commercial real estate development for 20 years. His experience includes management of hotel and vacation property, retail and café operations, as well as the development of retail and hospitality space. In 2011, he moved to Texas with his wife and that's how he started doing residential properties flipping and building a rental portfolio in Central Texas. In 2017, he leaped to multifamily syndication investments.
2021-03-3123 minCEO SECRETSHow to Become a Best-Selling Author on Amazon with Erin Urban, Owner of UPP SolutionsHello, everyone. Welcome back to CEO Secrets. I am super excited to have an incredible guest today here in the show. Let us welcome, Erin Urban.
Erin Urban is the owner of UPP Solutions, a certified Career Strategist and Executive Coach helping experienced professionals to remove their career roadblocks, unlock their potential and elevate their careers. Her past career was in the new construction business before she got into the coaching & consulting world. Erin is also a podcast host, a Forbes Coaches Council Member, and an Amazon best-selling author.
Let us learn today from Erin...
2021-03-2329 minCEO SECRETSListing Leads Through Investment Mediums with Mike Simmons Owner of Just Start Real EstateHello, everyone. Welcome to CEO Secrets. I am so honored to be joined by a successful entrepreneur in the real estate world. Join me in welcoming Mike Simmons.
Mike Simmons is the owner of Just Start Real Estate, a Partner at Return On Investment, and also a partner at 7 Figure Flipping. He is also a real estate coach, podcaster, and a speaker. Mike has shared the stage with Gary Vaynerchuk at his Agent2021 Conference. Mike has been into real estate investing since 2008 doing house flipping, bought rentals, and wholesale equaling hundreds of deals.
Let us l...
2021-03-0933 minCEO SECRETSThe ROI on Talent Retention and How to Execute with Dr. Troy Hall, CSO of South Carolina Federal Credit Union & Talent Retention ExpertHello everyone, welcome to CEO Secrets. I'm excited today to be joined by an expert on talent retention. Let us welcome Dr. Troy Hall.
Dr. Troy Hall is a global expert in Talent Retention Strategies. He is an award-winning culture strategist, radio show host, speaker, author, and talent retention expert. His doctorate in Global Leadership and Entrepreneurship has sent him across the globe to help leaders create cultures of cohesion and retain top talent in their organizations.
Let's learn today from Dr. Troy how leaders and business owners can retain talents in their organization and...
2021-02-0246 minCEO SECRETSHow to Find Listing Leads in Low Inventory Market with Chris Prefontaine, CEO & Founder of Smart Real Estate CoachHello everyone, welcome back to CEO Secrets. I am ecstatic to be joined by an experienced operator both in brokerage and real estate investing. Let's welcome Chris Prefontaine.
Chris Prefontaine is the CEO & Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach. He’s been in the real estate business for almost 30 years and is a 3-time best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms, The New Rules of Real Estate Investing, and Moneeka Sawyer's Real Estate Investing for Women. Today, Chris runs his buying and selling business together with his family team.
Let us learn from Chris th...
2021-01-2638 minCEO SECRETSStarting A Technology Business in Real Estate with Dan Corkill, CEO & Co-Founder of Follow Up BossHello, everyone. Welcome back to CEO Secrets. Today, I am excited to be joined by another real estate technology entrepreneur. Join me in welcoming, Dan Corkill.
Dan Corkill is the CEO & Co-Founder of Follow Up Boss. A full-scale sales solution for top-performing real estate teams and agents. Dan is an entrepreneur, has a background in finance, and also worked for a marketing company. In 2011, he was invited by his friend to put up a software company even though he had no tech background. Today, they are serving thousands of real estate professionals, helping them with their day-to-day...
2021-01-1954 minCEO SECRETSWill Real Estate Agents Be Extinct In The Coming Years? with David Anderson, CEO & Founder of LionDeskHello everyone. Welcome to CEO Secrets. I am very excited to start 2021 with David Anderson of LionDesk.
David Anderson is the CEO & Founder of LionDesk. David has been named to the 2020 Swanepoel Power 200 (SP200) report for the second consecutive year. Ranked #148, Anderson is part of an elite group of industry professionals who are recognized for their influence and leadership
Let us hear today from David the role of technology in the success of real estate business and how he was able to build his company with the key talents.
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1. The...
2021-01-0644 minCEO SECRETSFormer NFL Player Enters Real Estate and Crushes It, Learn How...with Terrence Murphy, CEO, Broker, and Founder of TM5 PropertiesHello everyone, and welcome to CEO Secrets. I am extremely excited to have our guest today. Let's welcome Terrence Murphy.
Terrence Murphy is the CEO, Broker, and Founder of TM5 Properties. Terrence had a successful football career. After retiring from the NFL, real estate became his main focus and passion. He became a serious investor in the Texas real estate market. He has led multiple development and acquisition companies to multi-million dollar revenues and over 250+ bed portfolios. This is where TM5 Properties originated and continues to grow and expand.
Let us hear today from Terrence...
2020-12-2936 minCEO SECRETSBig Aha After 17 Years in Prison that Helps Agents with Greg Flanagan, Founder of Power Onward MastermindHello, everyone. Welcome back to CEO Secrets. I am excited to have a real estate team leader and a transformational coach today in the show. Let's welcome Greg Flanagan.
Greg Flanagan is an entrepreneur and has been in the real estate industry since 2006 after working as a Lieutenant in a Correctional facility for 17 years. Greg is the founder of Power Onward Mastermind providing transformational coaching and skills training to real estate agents.
Let us hear today from Greg his experiences in different fields of businesses, his failures, and his current goal to help new real...
2020-12-1731 minCEO SECRETSCold Calling & Prospecting Are They Getting Obsolete? with Daniel Ramsey, Co-Founder & CEO of MyOutDeskHello, everyone. Welcome to CEO Secrets. I am excited about today's episode. Our guest is a good friend of mine. Let us welcome Daniel Ramsey.
Daniel Ramsey is the Co-Founder & CEO of MyOutDesk. Daniel is a long-time licensed real estate broker, a mortgage broker, and a general contractor who has sold hundreds of properties. He built the MyOutDesk back in 2008 to help real estate agents leverage their time and energy by creating people who will handle admin, marketing, and prospecting tasks for agents.
Let us hear today from Daniel what inspired him to start his...
2020-12-0132 minCEO SECRETSBankruptcy and Financial Freedom, the Blood to Mud... with Damion Lupo, Founder of eQRP Co.Hello, everyone! It’s another CEO Secrets episode. Today, we have a financial genius in the show. Let us welcome Damion Lupo.
Damion Lupo is the Founder of the eQRP Co, a financial mentor, 5th-degree black belt holder, and host of the Financial Underdogs podcast. Damion started his first business at the age of 11, has started 30 since, and has authored five books. He was thrown out of one of the schools during college for opening a bookstore in his dorm, putting the official store bankrupt.
Let us hear today from Damion as we go in-depth ab...
2020-11-1330 minCEO SECRETSFrom Agent to Educator in Real Estate with Jennifer Seeno Tucker, Associate Broker & Vice President of Business Development of Exit RealtyHello, everyone. I am privileged and excited to have our guest today. She is a Broker, an Author and Educator to real estate agents. Let us welcome Jennifer Seeno Tucker.
Jennifer Seeno Tucker is an Associate Broker & Vice President of Business Development of Exit Realty. She has helped numerous real estate agents from being an employee to becoming business owners. Jennifer is the co-creator of the 7 Saturday’s Training program for local real estate agents and author of the book Become A Rockstar Real Estate Agent: 7 Steps to Make $100K A Year.
Let us learn to...
2020-10-2621 minCEO SECRETSCompeting in the Backyard of I-Buyers HQ with Kenny Klaus, Founder of CLME and Team Leader at The Kenny Klaus TeamHello everyone, welcome to CEO Secrets. Today, our guest is a Certified Residential Specialist, a Certified Distressed Property Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative, and Certified Local Market Expert. Let's welcome Kenny Klaus.
Starting as a part-time agent in 1999 while he worked as a Fed-Ex driver, Kenny grew his business into a team in 2002, which has grown to be a team of nearly 30 real estate professionals serving his clients and communities. Today, Kenny is the Team Leader of The Kenny Klaus Team and Founder of CLME.
Let us learn from Kenny more about iBuyers and why real e...
2020-10-1540 minCEO SECRETSThe Power of Ad Copy and How to Go BROKE Marketing with Frank Klesitz, CEO & Co-Founder of Vyral MarketingWelcome to CEO Secrets! I am excited again to be joined by a brilliant marketing person. Let us welcome, Frank Klesitz.
Frank Klesitz is the CEO & Co-Founder of Vyral Marketing, an entrepreneur and investor. Frank had helped thousands of agents and business owners in all industries increase their client generation and existing client retention with education-based video marketing.
Let us learn more from Frank how powerful are email and video marketing and how it can boost your lead generation.
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1. How to raise money to pay for your marketing (2:46)
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2020-09-2844 minCEO SECRETSHow Real Estate Will Be Impacted by The Election with Greg Harrelson, CEO at Century 21 Expert AdvisorsHello everyone! Welcome back to CEO Secrets. We have an extraordinary CEO joining us in today's episode. Let's welcome, Greg Harrelson.
Greg Harrelson is the CEO at Century 21 Expert Advisors and the owner of Century 21- The Harrelson Group and Barefoot Realty. Greg has over 16 years of real estate experience. He is a coach and a mentor in real estate development for many agents in the area. He has coached some of the top real estate agents in America. His experience and his passion for the industry help him become one of the top agents at Century 21.
2020-09-2249 minCEO SECRETSSelf-Storage vs Residential Real Estate - Which is a More Profitable Business? with Kris Benson, Chief Investment Officer for Reliant InvestmentsHello everyone. Welcome back to CEO Secrets. I am excited about our guest today. He is an expert when it comes to investing. Let's welcome Kris Benson.
Kris Benson is the chief investment officer for Reliant Investments, a subsidiary of Reliant Real Estate Management and one of the top 25 commercial self-storage operators in the U.S. in 2019. Reliant has completed over $650,000,000 in self-storage acquisitions and dispositions in the past five years and recently completed Reliant Self-Storage Fund I, a $50,000,000 equity fund focused on self-storage acquisitions in the southeastern U.S.
Let us learn today from...
2020-09-1634 minCEO SECRETSCan Hypnotism Boost Your Sales? with Paul Ross, CEO, Head Trainer at Subtle Words That SellHello everyone, welcome to CEO Secrets! I am excited about our guest today here in our show to give us a different perspective on the art of selling. Let us welcome Paul Ross.
Paul Ross is an author, speaker, trainer, Master Hypnotist, and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. For the past 30 years, he has taught tens of thousands of people the power of language to persuade, sell, heal, turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones, and pain into passion.
Let us hear today from Paul on how we could use the language to unleash the power...
2020-09-0335 minCEO SECRETSHow to Accelerate Your Real Estate Career with Jim Remley, Founder of eRealEstateCoachWelcome to CEO Secrets. It's an honor to be joined today by an internationally recognized expert in the field of residential real estate. Let's welcome Jim Remley.
Jim Remley started in the real estate world at the age of 19. He shattered sales records by listing over 150 properties in one year and became listed in the top 1% of realtors nationwide within two years of entering the business. At 24, Jim opened his first real estate company. He was able to grow it into 17 offices, becoming the largest independent real estate company in Oregon. Today, Jim leads one of the...
2020-08-1419 minCEO SECRETSHow to Be a Billionaire in Real Estate with Tim Heyl, CEO & Founder of HomewardWelcome back to CEO Secrets! I am excited today because our guest is someone I have known since I started in the real estate business. Let's welcome, Tim Heyl.
Tim Heyl is the CEO & Founder of Homeward, established in 2018. In 2009, he founded The Heyl Group, one of the 25 highest performing real estate agent teams of all time, according to WSJ Real Trends. The Heyl Group has been recognized for its innovative approach to technology and dedication to service. In 2019, The Heyl Group won the Inman Innovator Award and Austin Business Journal's #1 Residential Real Estate Team award five...
2020-08-0751 minCEO SECRETSHow To Fail At Real Estate With Keri Shull, CEO of The Keri Shull Team and Co-Founder of HyperFast AgentHello everyone! It’s another episode of CEO Secrets! Our guest today is a great public speaker who has built a successful team and multiple businesses. Let us welcome, Keri Shull.
Keri Shull is the founder of The Keri Shull Team, the top-selling real estate team in D.C., Maryland and Virginia area. Keri's team is #13 team-owned brokerage in the nation according to REAL Trends and The Wall Street Journal. Keri has contributed to Forbes Magazine, Business Insider, Money, and Entrepreneur on the topics of entrepreneurship and goal achievement.
Let's learn from Keri today about th...
2020-07-301h 01CEO SECRETSThe Next Big Disruptor in the Real Estate Industry With Denee Evans, CEO of the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS)Hello, everyone! Welcome back to CEO Secrets. Today, our guest is the CEO of the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS). Let us welcome, Denee Evans.
Denee Evans started off with a career in banking and finance. After being involved in a project for making homes more energy efficient, she was introduced to the world of Multiple Listing Services. In the 6 years of being the CEO of CMLS, she has established a unified voice for the MLS industry. She was able to drive innovation through the foundation of CMLS Section Councils, and supported groundbreaking agreements with other i...
2020-07-2337 minCEO SECRETSBreaking Into The Luxury Real Estate Market with Scott Durkin, President and COO of Douglas EllimanWelcome to CEO Secrets! We are excited to be joined by a well-known leader in the luxury world of real estate; Scott Durkin, President and Chief Operating Officer of Douglas Elliman.
Scott Durkin has been an industry leader for nearly three decades and is a driving force behind the globally recognized brokerage’s ranking as the second-largest independent residential real estate firm in the United States.
Let’s hear from Scott Durkin, his success through his journey to becoming the leader of a prominent real estate brand and to learn more about luxury real estate.
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2020-07-1639 minCEO SECRETSAdvertising Secrets to Find Distressed Real Estate Deals with Jeremy Brandt, CEO of We Buy HousesHello everyone! Welcome back to CEO Secrets. I am excited about our guest today who is a known entrepreneur and technology expert in the real estate industry. Let's welcome, Jeremy Brandt.
Jeremy Brandt is a serial entrepreneur and has founded, funded, and run multiple companies including WeBuyHouses.com, Fast Home Offer, 1-800-CashOffer, Calucro, and others. Brandt has been quoted in the media as an expert on real estate, the housing market and small business activity.
Let's hear today from Jeremy as he share his expertise in building profitable business and how he was able...
2020-07-0942 minCEO SECRETSTerrifying 5-Year Prediction in Real Estate Industry with Byron Lazine, CEO of Company CubedHello, everyone and welcome back to CEO Secrets! Today, our guest is a successful realtor and Social Media Marketing expert. Let us welcome, Byron Lazine.
Byron is a licensed Real Estate Broker and Team Lead of One + Company at William Raveis Realty. In addition to his work as a Broker, Byron is the CEO of Company Cubed, a digital marketing agency focusing on social media. He co-hosts The Real Word, a weekly video podcast where he shares his insights on current Real Estate topics and news.
We'll learn from Byron more about Digital Marketing and...
2020-07-0454 minCEO SECRETSLearn How To Get Luxury Leads with Bess Freedman, CEO of Brown Harris Stevens (BHS)Hello everyone! It’s another CEO Secrets episode. Today our special guest is a strong leader, motivator, and educator in the real estate industry. Let us welcome, Bess Freedman.
Bess Freedman is the first CEO of luxury real estate firm Brown Harris Stevens (BHS). In 2013, she was appointed by the President of BHS, Hall F. Wilkie, to foster business development. Prior to entering the real estate industry, Bess practiced law as an Assistant State Attorney in Montgomery County, Maryland, and also worked at Legal Aid as an attorney.
Let us hear the success story of Be...
2020-06-2948 minCEO SECRETSSecret Ingredients To Becoming A Best-Selling Author On Amazon with Tim Harris, Co-Founder of Tim & Julie Real Estate CoachingHello everyone! It's another episode of CEO Secrets. Our guest today is a well-known coach in the real estate industry. Let us welcome, Tim Harris.
Tim Harris is the co-founder of Tim and Julie Harris Real Estate Coaching running the business together with his wife, Julie. Tim & Julie started as top producing agents and got into coaching in 1998. They have trained thousands of successful real estate agents imparting their proven best practices in the industry.
Let us hear from Tim their success story and how did they become the most sought real estate coaches in...
2020-06-221h 15CEO SECRETSThe Legendary Story of Brad Inman of Inman News, CEO Secrets with Brad Inman, CEO & Founder of Inman NewsHello, everyone and welcome back to CEO Secrets! I am ecstatic and honored to have our special guest in our show today. Let's welcome, Brad Inman. Brad Inman is an award-winning journalist, publisher, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and owner of the leading real estate news, information, and innovation since 1983. Brad was also the founder of HomeGain, TurnHere, and Vook and was the chairman of Curbed before it was sold to Vox Media. Let's learn today from Brad how he became successful with his ventures and how he is able to thrive in this time of crisis.
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2020-06-1148 minCEO SECRETSCan Cryptocurrency Disrupt the Real Estate Industry? CEO Secrets with Stephen King, CEO & Founder of ImbrexWelcome back to CEO Secrets. In today’s business, a lot has changed not only because of the crisis we are facing but also due to seeking greater efficiency and continuous advancement. Our guest today is a real estate veteran and tech entrepreneur, Stephen King.
Stephen King has a dual degree in real estate and international business, going on to achieve a career in real estate finance, brokerage entitlements, and mixed-use property development.
He has launched several technology-related startups in the real estate space in his career and began participating in the blockchain community in 2013. In...
2020-06-0456 minCEO SECRETSOvercoming Impossibilities Through Grit and Hustle with Chastin J. Miles, CEO of Founders Real Estate GroupHi everyone and welcome to CEO Secrets. Today, we have a serial entrepreneur, successful Youtuber and author of the best-selling book, The Real Before The Estate, Chastin J. Miles.
Right after college, Chastin tried his luck in the real estate world but quickly found out that it was not all as he hoped it would be. He realized that getting that license costs a lot and soon he ran out of money. After taking on other jobs, he tried his luck again but this time he was armed with passion and determination to make it. Chastin knew th...
2020-05-2841 minCEO SECRETSDid Real Estate Agents Miss the Boat Using YouTube? With David Hill, CEO of Hill Team Associates LLCWelcome back to CEO Secrets! Our guest for today is a leading expert on telephone prospecting, let’s welcome David Hill, CEO of Hill Team Associates LLC
David Hill has spent much of his sales career in real estate, a highly competitive selling industry. In his first year at Keller Williams in 2002, David sold 42 homes through phone prospecting, far surpassing the average of only six homes per rep. In 2006, David founded Hill Team Associates, a sales division under KW, where he currently serves as CEO.
Let’s hear today from David his journey in real esta...
2020-05-2635 minCEO SECRETSAdapting & Innovating During The Shift with Colton Lindsay, CEO of The WGR Real Estate Sales TeamHello everyone! Welcome back to CEO Secrets. I have an exciting guest for today, let's welcome Colton Lindsay, CEO at The WGR Real Estate Sales Team.
Colton Lindsay became ranked in the Top 1% of the sales agents in his real estate market by the age of 28. He averages 75 home sales a year working only 4 days a week. Lindsay is internationally recognized as a prospecting expert and inner game master.
Let's hear today from Colton how he built his real estate sales empire and how he became financially free at a very young age.
2020-05-1456 min
Metzler on the MicMetzler on the Mic with guest Joy VillaDr. Christopher Metzler is joined by celebrity influencer Joy Villa.Joy Villa is a recording artist whose EP “I Make the Static” rocketed to the #1 spot on both iTunes and Amazon following her 2017 Grammys’ appearance, beating out Beyoncé, Adele, and Lady Gaga and landing her a #1 Album in Alternative, #1 in Rock, and a #12 spot on Billboards Top 200 Albums. Joy blends RnB, alternative rock and pop bringing “The Joy Villa Experience” to 25 countries a year. She boasts over 500K followers across her social media and has worked with many major brands as an influencer and style maven.Joy ha...
2020-05-0817 minCEO SECRETSShifting Mindset to Thrive with Long Doan, CEO & Founder of Realty GroupHello everyone and welcome to CEO Secrets. Today, I am excited about our special guest and the story he has to share. Let's welcome, Long Doan, CEO & Founder of Realty Group.
Long Doan spent 15 years in the mortgage side of the industry before making his move to sales and launching Realty Group in 2009. Long overcame many obstacles finding his way to success starting as a young boy when he escaped Communist rule in Vietnam as a refugee. Today Long is still extremely driven and an influential leader in the industry as he continues to grow his business.
2020-04-2145 minCEO SECRETSThe Digital Presence in Lead Generation with Rivers Pearce, CEO & Co-Founder of w8lessHello and welcome to CEO Secrets. Today is another exciting episode with our guest who is also one of the experts when it comes to technology. Let's welcome Rivers Pearce, CEO & Co-Founder of w8less.
Rivers Pearce is a strategic advisor and consultant primarily working in the real estate and real estate technology sector. In early 2010, he came to BoomTown to start their Search Engine Marketing department. Applying many agency best practices, he helped scale BoomTown’s client base from 70 to well over 3000 clients. He has over 12 years of experience in the online marketing and advertising space, wo...
2020-04-0847 minCEO SECRETSEmbracing The Opportunity Shift with Mark Kohler, CFO & Founder of Directed IRAHi everyone and welcome back to another episode of CEO Secrets. I am honored and ecstatic to have our guest today. Let's welcome, CFO & Founder of Directed IRA, Mark J. Kohler
Mark J. Kohler, M.Pr.A., C.P.A., J.D., is a best-selling author; national speaker; radio show host; writer and video personality for Entrepreneur.com; real estate investor; senior partner in the law firm, Kyler, Kohler, Ostermiller & Sorensen, and the accounting firm of Kohler & Eyre, CPAs.
Let us hear today from Mark about legal tax strategies and asset management for business owners e...
2020-04-0158 minCEO SECRETSLeveraging Disruption Through Technology with Dan Noma, Co-Founder of iReal Estate ProHello everyone! It's another episode of CEO Secrets! Today, we have another unique guest. He is the Co-Founder of iReal Estate Pro, let's welcome Dan Noma Jr.
Dan Noma, Jr. is the designated broker of Venture REI, a full-service real estate brokerage firm that specializes in commercial and residential investment properties. The son of a builder and developer, real estate runs in Noma’s blood. He is recognized as one of the state’s leading real estate brokers and is ranked among the top five residential agents in Arizona by the Phoenix Business Journal. In 2013 and 2014, he also...
2020-03-2641 minCEO SECRETSThe Power of Focus With Michael Miedler, President and CEO of Century 21Hi everyone and welcome to CEO Secrets. Today, we have the president and CEO of the iconic global real estate brand, Century 21 -- Michael Miedler.
Michael started at the ground level, renewing Century 21 franchises back in 1998. In 2012, he assumed the position of Senior Vice President of Century 21 Real Estate where he oversaw the franchise sales team, brand development and market share strategy in the U.S. In 2018, he was promoted to Century 21 Real Estate Chief Growth Officer. With more than 20 years of real estate experience and his consistent contributions to the brand, they did not have to loo...
2020-03-1745 minCEO SECRETSAchieving Success Through Building Relationships with Tommy Choi, Co-Founder & Owner, Weinberg Choi Residential & Keller-Williams Chicago - Lincoln ParkHi everyone and welcome to CEO Secrets. Today, we have the co-founder and owner of what is ranked by the Chicago Association of Realtors as a Top 1% Producer every year since 2013 -- Weinberg Choi Residential, Tommy Choi.
Tommy got his real estate license in 2006 and started as a part-time broker. A year into that path, the work got him so exhausted that he fell asleep on the wheel while driving one day. Seeing this as a wake-up call, Tommy decided to focus on building a team instead. This was when he and his friend Josh Weinberg founded Wei...
2020-03-1140 minCEO SECRETSThe Mindset of Success with Joe Lukacs, President/Founder of International Performance Group Inc.Hello everyone! Welcome back to CEO Secrets. Our guest today is an expert in coaching, helping people grow their businesses. Please welcome, Joe Lukacs, President/Founder of International Performance Group Inc.
Joe Lukacs has specialized in coaching financial advisors for over 20 years. He has spent over 20,000 hours coaching advisors to achieve their goals, breakthrough the barriers that hold them back from greatness, and create their ideal life and business. He has delivered both keynote addresses and multi-day trainings to thousands of financial advisors worldwide.
Let's hear from Joe today, his story, how he built his...
2020-03-0353 minCEO SECRETSInvest in Your People with Danny Burks, Owner/President of The Burks Home Team Inc.Welcome back to CEO Secrets! Today our guest is a Real Estate tycoon in the Tyler market. Please welcome, Danny Burks, Owner/President of The Burks Home Team Inc.
Danny is a Broker in Texas, ePRO certified with National Association of Realtors, Graduate Realtor Institute, and is a Certified Home Marketing Specialist. With over 15 years experience in residential real estate, Danny has been involved with over $400,000,000 in residential sales in the East Texas market.
Let's learn today from Danny how he is able to grow his team and continue to thrive in their territory.
2020-02-2540 minCEO SECRETSWalking the Talk With Jeff Glover, Owner/Realtor at Glover U and Jeff Glover & AssociatesHi everyone and welcome to CEO Secrets. Today, we have the CEO of Glover U and Owner of Keller Williams - Jeff Glover & Associates, Jeff Glover.
Jeff started his Real Estate career at the young age of 19. As a gifted salesperson, he quickly became the top agent in his office. Several years later, he started Jeff Glover & Associates which is now composed of over 25 agents selling over 1,000 homes a year. In addition, Jeff is also known in the industry as a top sales trainer and professional speaker.
Let’s hear from Jeff Glover on how his...
2020-02-1847 minCEO SECRETSMaster Your Niche with Laurel Starks, Founder & CEO of Ilumni InstituteHello everyone, welcome to CEO Secrets! I am very excited about today's episode. Our guest today is an expert in her niche. Please welcome, the Founder and CEO of Ilumni Institute, Laurel Starks.
Laurel Starks is a recognized expert in family law real estate, and has sold over $120 million in divorce sales volume throughout Southern California, is among the top 1% of realtors in the nation by sales volume, and is often regarded by her peers as the pioneer of the divorce real estate niche.
Let us hear today from Laurel how she started in the...
2020-02-1044 minCEO SECRETSExploring the Science of Real Estate With Tristan Ahumada, CEO of Lab Coat AgentsHi everyone and welcome to CEO Secrets. Today, we have the creator and co-founder of the largest Real Estate Facebook Group in the world and one of the leading Media/Education Companies in Real Estate -- Lab Coat Agents, Tristan Ahumada.
Tristan has been in the real estate business since 2004 and focuses primarily on building relationships with clients in Luxury Real Estate. He started Lab Coat Agents in 2014 and it has now evolved into a valuable resource for agents who want to find out the latest tech and systems to help motivate them to grow their real es...
2020-01-2350 minCEO SECRETSDiving Into Digital with Kyle Whissel CEO of Whissel Realty GroupHappy new year everyone and welcome to CEO Secrets! We're starting a new decade and we want to begin with a bang! Today we have a digital marketing genius. Let us welcome, Kyle Whissel.
Kyle Whissel is from San Diego and has been in the real estate industry since 2002. He worked in all aspects of the industry including property management, commercial real estate investing, distressed sales (REO & short sale), flipping and residential real estate.
Let us learn from Kyle how he grew his team and how they were able to be recognized as #1 real estate...
2020-01-1741 min
San Diego Magazine's Happy Half HourA Q&A With the New Owner of Ballast Point: We Ask Brendan Watters How it Came to beThis week's very special guest is Brendan Watters, the new CEO of Ballast Point and co-founder of Kings and Convicts Brewing Co. Kings and Convicts is the small brewery from the Chicago area that just purchased Ballast Point last month from Constellation Brands. Ballast Point shook the craft beer world when they sold to Constellation Brands for $1 billion over four years ago. We got to know Brendan during this interview and learn more about his background—he started Kings and Convicts in 2015 after having a longtime career in the hotel industry. He was CEO of a hotel firm that he so...
2020-01-1650 minCEO SECRETSThe Art of Marketing with Frank Klesitz, CEO and Co-Founder of Vyral MarketingWelcome back to CEO Secrets! I'm excited about today's episode. Our guest is a master in marketing, Frank Klesitz CEO and Co-Founder of Vyral Marketing.
Frank Klesitz started Vyral Marketing with John McMillan, his friend since first grade, in 2009 after successfully implementing their marketing plan for a real estate agent in Omaha, NE. Now, his company has 60 employees and serving hundreds of clients around the world.
Let's learn from Frank how he started building up his company and what he sees in the future of Marketing.
Top Takeaways:
1. Source of inspiration t...
2019-12-2752 minCEO SECRETSDig Deeper To Find Your Drive with Hoss Pratt, CEO & Founder of Hoss Pratt InternationalIt's another episode of CEO Secrets and welcome everyone! Today, we have a very special guest who is an authority when it comes to lead generation and conversion. Let's welcome, Hoss Pratt.
Hoss Pratt is the CEO and founder of Hoss Pratt International, the premier resource for agents and firms that want to take their business to the next level. He started as a real estate agent and started doing coaching in his third year.
Let's hear today from Hoss how he reached his success and now owns one of the top coaching and training...
2019-12-1838 minCEO SECRETSMarketing & Prospecting Talents with Brindley Tucker, CEO of Your Realty LeverageHello everyone! Welcome back to CEO Secrets! Our special guest for today is a master in coaching and training aspiring individuals who wants to have career in real estate world. CEO of Your Realty Leverage, Brindley Tucker.
Brindley started working in real estate and had been a Maps coach for 3 years while also working as an agent. She has successfully closed over 2,000 real estate transactions over the years. This is when she started to build her business from an independent operation to a team. She helps others through coaching, consulting and she has developed a transaction management...
2019-11-2243 minCEO SECRETSThe Powerful Mind with Dr. Hank Seitz, President & CEO of Dr. Hank Inc.Welcome to CEO Secrets! I am very excited about today's episode. Our guest for today is an author, podcaster and one of the top real estate trainers, Dr. Hank Seitz.
Dr. Hank is a mindset doctor with Phd in mental science. Dr. Hank has been helping Agents and Brokers in the real estate industry to realize their maximum potential for over 20 years. Not only he has helped people in the real estate world but also to other businesses including the Fortune 100 companies.
Let us learn today from Dr. Hank the right mindset that we should l...
2019-11-081h 09CEO SECRETSLive Outside The Box with Brian Moses, President & CEO of Real Estate Training Breakthrough & Customized CoachingWelcome back to CEO Secrets! Today we have an amazing guest. He is a national speaker and trainer to real estate industry. Please welcome, Brian Moses, President of Real Estate Training Breakthroughs & Customized Coaching!
Brian started working in the real estate world when he finished college. In his first 5 years in the industry. He had failures and struggled figuring out the systems just like everyone else. He rose up after getting to marketing school and reinvested in his company. Closing over 400 sales a year and he became number 2 agent in the world twice at Coldwell banker. Now...
2019-11-0156 min
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Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was a British politician, army officer, and writer. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, when he led Britain to victory in the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. Churchill represented five constituencies during his career as a Member of Parliament (MP). Ideologically an economic liberal and im...
2019-10-241h 10CEO SECRETSTeam Building Evolution with Jeff Cook, CEO of Jeff Cook Real EstateWelcome to the 10th episode of CEO Secrets! I am ecstatic in today's episode as we bring you another successful real estate business owner. Let's welcome Jeff Cook, CEO of Jeff Cook Real Estate.
Jeff Cook has been in the real estate industry for over 16 years. During the first 8 years of his real estate journey, he was still in the stage of figuring out how to reach 100 transactions a year. Over the years he and his team are getting better, driven and passionate now closing more than a 1,000 deals per year.
Tune in and learn t...
2019-10-171h 02CEO SECRETSReinforce Your Network of People with Daniel Beer, CEO & Owner of Beer Home TeamWelcome back to CEO Secrets! I am excited to have a Real Estate sales genius in our show. CEO and Owner of Beer Home Team Realty, Daniel Beer.
Daniel Beer began with a non-real estate company when he started working and dreaming of becoming a CEO one day. When he quit his job, he got his real estate license as an agent. He started selling and he enjoyed it. He is passionate about selling and immersed himself in sales. Now, he owns a top producing full service of real estate agents in San Diego, CA.
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2019-10-1135 minCEO SECRETSQuadrant of Success with Howard Tager, CEO & Co-Founder of YlopoIt's the 8th episode of CEO Secrets. Today, our guest is another expert with technology. CEO & Co-founder of Ylopo, Howard Tager.
Howard Tager has been in the real estate industry for over 10 years. He started and grew two companies, Ivy West and TigerLead, and later on sold them to bigger companies. Ylopo is the 3rd company he is currently growing, which is engaged in bringing automation services and lead generation through technology.
Let's hear from Howard his story of building his companies and learn his secrets to success.
Top Takeaways:
1. Acknowledge your w...
2019-10-021h 12
Think Bigger Real EstateMaking a Case for Real Estate TeamsJustin Stoddart Welcome back to The Think Bigger Real Estate Show. I'm your host, Justin Stoddart. Are real estate teams good for real estate or not? Today's episode is going to be all about that. I have with me today, somebody who is a proponent of teams and doing some amazing things. His name is Christopher Watters. He's been on the show before and I'm excited to have him back. Christopher, thanks for being here. I'm excited to delve into this topic with you. Christopher Watters Yeah, me too. Justin. Excited to be on your sho...
2019-09-2639 minCEO SECRETSBuilding a Portfolio of Properties with Jeff Cohn, CEO & Founder of Omaha Elite Real Estate GroupWelcome back to CEO Secrets! It’s another episode full of learnings with our special guest. Today, we have Jeff Cohn, CEO & Founder of Omaha’s Elite Real Estate Group.
Jeff Cohn began his career in his hometown in Omaha as a solo agent. His goal when he is starting was to become a Team Leader of an elite-level team. He focused on his personal connections and referrals and made an impressive record of sales. Aside from Residential & Commercial real estate, Jeff also operates companies in related markets such as title and escrow, insurance, property management, national call...
2019-09-2640 minCEO SECRETSAttracting Business vs Chasing Business with Michael Hellickson, CEO & Founder of Club WealthHello everyone and welcome to another episode of CEO Secrets! Today, we have another special guest, Michael Hellickson, CEO & Founder of Club Wealth.
Michael began his real estate career in 1991 and has been among the top 1% of all agents nationally before he even graduated high school. He hired his first assistant as advised by his coach. Few years later he married his assistant, Tara Hellickson and started to build their company. Now he owns a premiere coaching company in the Real Estate industry and is number 1 on team space.
Let’s hear from Michael Hellickson an...
2019-09-181h 03CEO SECRETSPower of Print with Michelle “Mickey” Tietz, CEO of Green Media Inc.Welcome to the 5th episode of CEO Secrets. Today we will talk about direct mail and print media. Our guest today is the CEO of Green Media Inc., Michelle "Mickey" Tietz.
She started to work in print advertising in her 20's then became an assistant to a top-producing real estate agent. After a while, she went back to advertising but she had to move to Montana. Re-established her career in real estate as an agent for 3 years with her new Montana license. Later on, she went back to advertising and now she is the CEO Green Media I...
2019-09-1149 minCEO SECRETSDiscipline Equals Freedom with Adam Hergenrother, CEO & Founder of Adam Hergenrother CompaniesOur guest for today is the CEO & Founder of Adam Hergenrother Companies, Adam Hergenrother.
Adam started in real estate as an agent back in 2006 and slowly embraced the concept of a team. After a few years, he bought a market center and started expanding his company beginning in 2011. His company was named the best company to work for in Vermont from 2016 to 2018.
Get inspired today with our guest CEO. Learn how he rose from being an agent to being the CEO of the No. 3 Real Estate Company in the World in 2018
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2019-09-0331 minCEO SECRETSFinding the Diamond Through Recruiting with Janae Daniels CEO & Founder of DIY HiringHello everyone! It’s the 3rd episode of CEO Secrets. I am very excited and super pumped with our guest today! Our guest is an expert in recruitment, CEO & Founder of DIY Hiring, Janae Daniels.
Janae has been in the recruitment industry for 15 years and had helped small and large companies to acquire great talents. Her husband is into real estate and she helped him by hiring the best people to work for him.
Get ready to learn techniques and the right approach to hire exceptional talents to work for you or your company!
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2019-08-2358 minCEO SECRETSTechnology Meets Real Estate with Brian Charlesworth CEO of Sisu Welcome to episode 2 of CEO Secrets! Today, our guest is a tech man! The Founder and CEO of Sisu.co, Brian Charlesworth.
Brian started in sales in a telecommunications industry working closely with CEO’s. He started his own telecommunications business and sold it after 18 months. He is passionate about technology and continued to build and sell businesses in technology were he made millions of dollars! His wife asked for help building her real estate business - that’s how Sisu was born!
Learn today how Brian took the steps in becoming a CEO and how te...
2019-07-1859 minCEO SECRETSBuilding a Machine of Sales People with Jeff Quintin CEO of The Quintin Group It’s CEO SECRETS pilot episode! Our first guest is Jeff Quintin, CEO of The Quintin Group from New Jersey. Jeff started his journey in Real Estate in 1992, then he began to build his team in 2016. His team closed 650 transactions last year. Jeff shares how they are acquiring their talents and how they can grow in the company. As he mentioned, they manufacture salespeople. Let’s hear today how Jeff built his team all the way and how he brought his company to success. Top Takeaways: Selection Process for Top-Producing Agents (19:15) Top 3 Lead sources on listing & buy side (24:48) Chris' recommenda...
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Young. Wild. Financially Free.36. Christopher Watters International RealtyChristopher Watters is a Central Texan that was raised in North Austin. Chris started working from the early age 12 by mowing lawns around his neighborhood. Starting during his time at Texas State University, Chris was creating businesses and working hard to see them succeed. After many challenges in various industries Chris decided to go all in with real estate. He created one of the most sought after and highly endorsed real estate teams in 2010. He is the Founder of Watters International Realty and is continuing to grow that company every day.
Learn more about Chris:
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2019-04-0139 min
Leveraging Thought LeadershipLeveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick – Episode 50 - Chris WattersBuilding brand equity can take a really long time and you have to be patient. If you do it right it will pay off! Christopher Watters, CEO of Christopher Watters International Realty and co-author of "The Million Dollar Real Estate Team" takes us in a different direction this week. Listen in to learn how a real estate agent doing 50x the business of an average agent formed a methodology to teach how he did it. Chris discusses with Peter the process of going from the B-C to B-B world, the hardships of building brand equity, and ho...
2018-09-0626 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesFrom 0 to $1 Million in 3 years with Christopher WattersChristopher Watters, founder of Watters International Realty built his business in the middle of the Great Recession and in a highly competitive market. His vision and entrepreneurial spirit took him from sleeping on his girlfriend’s (now wife’s) couch in 2010 to becoming the first team owner to EARN $1Million in net income in three years.
In this episode, he shares why you need to build a business foundation around something that’s already been proven.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/0-to-1-million-3-years/
2018-07-3020 min