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The Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 69: Lessons from a Career in Finance with Cliff & DavisReal investing isn’t always what it looks like in the movies.In this episode, Cliff sits down with longtime friend and investor Davis Liu to talk about what a career in finance actually looks like. They cover everything from long-term thinking to daily habits, and how simplicity often beats complexity when it comes to building wealth.Featuring a favorite moment from the episode:“Hold some cash, hold the S&P 500 ETF, and you’re golden.”
2025-06-2700 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 68: Behind the Scenes of a First-Time Flip with Cliff & ConnieEvery flip has a backstory — and for Cliff, his first one came with countless decisions, unexpected challenges, and a whole lot of personal growth. In this episode, Connie sits down with Cliff to talk through what it was really like to take on his very first flip. From navigating the unknowns to balancing his roles as both agent, owner and investor, Cliff shares the honest highs and lows, and what it has taught him about real estate, risk, and pacing.
2025-05-1400 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 62: Networking and Cultivating Connections with Cliff and SamBuilding a network isn’t about transactions; it’s about cultivating connections and authentic relationships that will last. In this episode, co-host Cliff Tsang and Willowmar Real Estate agent Sam Young share their secrets to creating a strong, reliable community and the strategies they use to maintain genuine interpersonal connections and offer refreshing takes on growing a meaningful, lasting network. Whether you're in real estate or any other industry, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss!
2024-12-1812 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 58: Surprising Skills for SuccessA refreshing and unique take on skills, this episode explores the most overlooked and surprising skills that co-hosts Kenny Gong, Connie Chung, and Cliff Tsang have built throughout the years. Whether it’s the ability to apply a growth mindset or reading the energy of a room, some skills just don’t get enough credit. Join us for a thoughtful reevaluation of the underrated skills that help create growth and success, as well as advice on how to discover and nurture those skills within yourself.
2024-07-1725 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 56: Exploring Our Belief Systems as Real Estate AgentsWe often don’t realize just how deeply our belief systems – from our past and our present – can influence how we think and feel about ourselves, our personal lives, and our careers. In this episode, co-hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong deconstruct and examine the personal belief systems they held onto as children, young adults, and today, all with the intention to learn from those influences and transform our futures.
2024-06-0519 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 55: Busting the Myths of Realtor LifeIs the life of a Realtor really as glamorous as it seems? Join co-hosts Kenny Gong, Connie Chung, and Cliff Tsang for an entertaining chat on the myths we’ve heard about our industry, our jobs, and the people in it. Spoiler (although we doubt you’ll be surprised): Our days aren’t quite like the ones you see on Selling Sunset or Million Dollar Listing…
2024-05-2219 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 53: Guiding Growth with Coaching and MentorshipBeing guided by the right coach or mentor can be a truly transformative experience. They can empower you to realize and actualize your full potential – in life and in your career. In this episode, co-hosts Connie Chung, Kenny Gong, and Cliff Tsang dive deep into their personal experiences and how coaching and mentorship have profoundly affected their individual paths – being coached and mentored themselves, and coaching and mentoring others. Listen in!
2024-04-0318 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 52: Tackling Never-Ending To-Do’s with Cliff and PhoebeSo much of being a Realtor is juggling a lot of different tasks, coming from all directions, and a seemingly never-ending list of to-do’s. In this episode, exceptional task crusher and Willowmar teammate Phoebe Syn shares with co-host Cliff Tsang her mindset, methodologies, and tactics on dealing with a to-do list that can sometimes feel overwhelming. If you’re a struggling scheduler, bask in Phoebe’s positive energy and practical advice on being intentional with your time and strategic with your tasks.
2024-03-2023 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 51: Defining Success On Your Terms with Cliff and KennyHow has your definition of success evolved over time? In this episode, co-hosts Cliff Tsang and Kenny Gong share what success has looked like in their different phases of life, from childhood until today. They get into the experiences and influences that have shaped what balance looks like for them and how their values are making successful lives into meaningful ones, too.
2024-03-1319 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 49: The Art of Navigating Difficult Personalities with CliffAs real estate professionals, we are faced with ALL kinds of personalities, ALL the time – and, sometimes, those personalities can be difficult to navigate. In this one-on-one episode, co-host Cliff Tsang shares how he thinks through the best ways to maneuver personalities that may be challenging, uncooperative, or just plain unpleasant. Moreover, with tact, grace, and an open heart, Cliff also shares how listening with empathy and an open heart can, ultimately, lead to crucial points of connection and rapport.
2024-02-1421 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 46: Ask Me Anything with Cliff TsangIn this AMA: Ask Me Anything, co-host Cliff Tsang shares deep wisdom with co-hosts Connie Chung and Kenny Gong from the challenges of taking the high road, to how personal coaching transformed his life for the better to his VERY comprehensive system of personal calendaring. Cliff’s candid responses and revelations abound is a real and vulnerable conversation.
2023-12-0628 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 45: Ask Me Anything with Kenny GongIt’s time for The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast co-host Kenny Gong to bare it all in his AMA (Ask Me Anything). With co-hosts Connie Chung and Cliff Tsang, Kenny shares the joys of being surrounded by things that are true to himself, how going with the flow can produce wonderful serendipities, and of course, his love for BTS (the global K-Pop phenomenon of course)! Listeners will find lots of food for thought in Kenny’s eclectic experiences and worldview.
2023-11-2826 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 44: Ask Me Anything with Connie ChungThe Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast co-hosts Connie Chung, Cliff Tsang, and Kenny Gong are taking turns in the hot seat for each of their own AMA’s (Ask Me Anything). This week, Connie shared how she juggles family, work, and self-care; what it was like to couch surf her 20s (and how traveling has changed for her in her 30s), and her complicated relationship with exclamation points. It’s an episode full of Connie’s personal moments that will make you feel inspired and seen.
2023-11-2027 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 44: AMA with ConnieThe Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast hosts Connie Chung, Cliff Tsang, and Kenny Gong are taking turns in the hot seat for each of their own AMA’s (Ask Me Anything). This week, Connie shared how she juggles family, work, and self-care; what it was like to couch surf her 20s (and how traveling has changed for her in her 30s); and her complicated relationship with exclamation points. It’s an episode full of Connie’s personal moments that will make you feel inspired and seen.
2023-11-0800 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 43: So You Want to Be a RealtorThis episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® is jam-packed with lots of insider advice and tips from hosts Connie Chung, Cliff Tsang, and Kenny Gong as they answer some of the questions they regularly receive from you, our listeners. You’ll get candid and insightful responses to how they got started in the real estate business, the lessons they’ve learned, and their thoughts on the true roles of Realtors when it comes to building a community.
2023-11-0300 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 42: Dreaming up the Willowmar CafeJoin the founders of Willowmar Real Estate for a fun round of dreaming BIG! In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Connie Chung, Cliff Tsang, and Kenny Gong share their vision of opening a Willowmar cafe, from the design aspirations to how the cafe can serve as a focal point for community gathering and building neighborhoods.
2023-10-2500 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 41: When REALTORS® Buy Their First Home Part 3/3Cliff Tsang shares his experience helping his now-wife purchase a condo in this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast. Cliff and co-hosts Connie Chung and Kenny Gong wrap up a three-part mini-series discussing what it was like buying their first home with a great story from Cliff about how buying a home can elevate a romantic relationship and how his experience inspired him to get into the real estate industry.
2023-09-2900 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 40: When REALTORS® Buy Their First Home Part 2/3In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong continue a three-part series where they talk about buying their first homes. This week in part 2 of the series, we get to hear what it was like for Connie to buy a quintessential San Francisco Victorian duplex at only age twenty-eight. It’s an inspiring story about trusting yourself and understanding that everyone gets a little nervous when they buy their first home – even Realtors!
2023-08-1800 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 39: When REALTORS® Buy Their First Home Part 1/3In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong begin a three-part mini-series discussing what it was like buying their first home. This week in part 1, we have Kenny sharing the journey towards his first personal home in Berkeley, CA – a true lesson in trusting the process and moving with his intuition.
2023-07-2700 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 38: Lessons For Our Past SelvesIn this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong talk about their past selves – and the life lessons they learned because of them. From working hard to not being afraid of failure to realizing that we’re all just figuring life out and on our own paths, these nuggets of truth and wisdom are certainly lessons for the present, as well.
2023-06-2300 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 37: Cliff's Investing JourneyIn this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong put Cliff in the hot seat. They talk about Cliff’s journey in real estate investing and how it has impacted his life in meaningful ways. For anyone considering an investment property, or may have already begun their own journey, this episode is for you! Sit back, relax, and tune in.
2023-05-2600 minThe Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 37: Cliff's Investing JourneyIn this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong put Cliff in the hot seat. They talk about Cliff’s journey in real estate investing and how it has impacted his life in meaningful ways. For anyone considering an investment property, or may have already begun their own journey, this episode is for you! Sit back, relax, and tune in.
2023-05-1900 minThe Thoughtful Realtor Podcast36: Blessings in DisguiseIn this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong go around and dive deep into some of their biggest blessings in disguise. Tune in as they open up about some times of real challenge in their lives and how they ultimately became blessings. Come listen in for some laughter, some tears, and some great life lessons.
2023-04-2800 minThe Thoughtful Realtor Podcast35: The Thoughtfulness Behind a Willowmar EventIn this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong sit down to share what makes a Willowmar event so special. Join in as they chat about the power of purpose in planning events, why good food is so important, and how the entire Willowmar team comes together to create a trademark Willowmar Real Estate Experience. Come and listen in!
2023-02-1100 minThe Thoughtful Realtor Podcast34: Reflecting on a 2022 of Roses, Buds, and ThornsAs we close out 2022, our co-hosts, Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong, share their year’s biggest “roses, thorns, and buds” — the highlights, the challenges, and the blossoms. After a year of major team growth, major market shifts, and major challenges as leaders, the partners of Willowmar Real Estate reflect back on their most significant insights and lessons learned. Come and listen in!
2022-12-2100 minThe Thoughtful Realtor Podcast33: When a REALTOR® Renovates Her Own HomeWe’ve got our co-host, Connie Chung, in the hot seat today! Connie is in the midst of a large renovation on her own home in San Marino, CA. Our other co-hosts, Cliff Tsang and Kenny Gong, ask about the vision, the process, and the pitfalls of transforming a 4,000 sqft home into her own – and get a peek into why this particular neighborhood is so special in Connie’s life. For those thinking about taking on their own renovation, or just dreaming about it, come and listen in!
2022-11-0100 minThe Thoughtful Realtor Podcast32: Coming Back as Willowmar Real Estate!After 2 years, The Thoughtful Realtor Podcast is BACK!! Now as the founders and partners of Willowmar Real Estate, Connie Chung and Kenny Gong are joined by Cliff Tsang. In this re-launch episode, we take a quick breeze through what we've been up to and what our business has become since 2020, hear about Cliff's journey into real estate, and get a small glimpse into the world of Willowmar. Oh, it feels good to be back!!
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The Every Voice Now PodcastEnneagram Reflections from THREE Authors of Color? Yes, Please!The Enneagram is all the rage right now, as books old and new on this subject of understanding oneself and others are flying off the shelves. But how many of those previous Enneagram authors have been people of color? InterVarsity Press's new Enneagram Daily Reflections nine-devotional series features seven authors of color, three of whom are interviewed in this season's finale episode: Sean Palmer (Forty Days on Being a Three), Marlena Graves (Forty Days on Being a Nine), and Gideon Tsang (Forty Days on Being a Seven). With all the interviews and podcasts that have been produced on the...
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CRUSHING IT IN REAL ESTATE12. Real Estate Investing Out of a W2 and Scaling up to 32 Rental Units with Cliff TsangWelcome to week 12 of the Crushing it in Real Estate Podcast! This week we welcome Cliff Tsang, a fellow Gabrielino High School alum investing in out of state rental properties from the SF/LA metro areas. Through his cash flow investments, Cliff has been able to leave his W2 job and pursue a full time career as a real estate investor and agent. Join us this week as we dive deep into Cliff's journey into real estate!
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