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This Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastThe Road to to $100M, with Millie RosenbloomOur season finale features Chicago real estate icon, Millie Rosenbloom. A top-producer year after year, Millie and her team broke records in 2021, being the first B&W agent or team to surpass $100M in closed volume in a single year. Millie has enjoyed a long and successful career in real estate and has done it all - from new developments to first time buyers to luxury listings. She has an incredible team that helps execute her high quality standards along the way. We were incredibly privileged to be able to sit and chat with her- and now you get to...2022-02-1848 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastA Network Built from Passion and Compassion, with Virgil JonesThis week, we got to talk to Virgil Jones about his transition from the non profit sector to real estate and how he has built a network from his past passions and career that now supports his real estate business. He has a touching philosophy on taking care of people and does it all with integrity! If you know Virgil, you know he is one of the kindest people in the world. Give this episode a listen to experience it for yourself!Contact Virgil Jones:📞: 773-965-1315📧: virgil.jones@bairdwarner.comAbout Virgil:Virgil Jones is a Broker with Baird & Warner in the...2022-02-0451 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastThe Business of Being Yourself, with Jim AbbottThis week, we spoke with Jim Abbott about how his real estate business is an extension of himself - every aspect, from marketing to the relationships he builds with his clients comes from a place of knowing who he is and being true to it. This episode is all about the power of knowing oneself and celebrating it! Looking for a pick me up this cold January? We got you covered!Contact Jim Abbott:📞: 847-668-8955📧: jim.abbott@bairdwarner.comIG: @jim_abbott_chicago_realtorAbout Jim: Born and raised in Chicago, I could not think of anywhere I would rather call home...2022-01-2855 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park Podcast2022 Market Outlook, with David BaileyThis week, we brought back our fearless leader David to talk about what an incredible 2021 we had, what the market is looking like going into 2022, and the goals he has for our office in 2022. It's always great to connect with Mr. Bailey, and this episode will definitely leave you feeling motivated and positive about where your business is going this year!Contact David Bailey:📞: 773-697-5600📧: david.bailey@bairdwarner.comAbout David:Throughout his career, David has been highly regarded for his energy, integrity and fair-mindedness. His broad market experience, enthusiasm and strong interpersonal and analytical skills enable him to bring suppor...2022-01-2142 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastReal (Estate) Talk, with Bonnie BriskinThis week, we got to talk to Bonnie Briskin about her real estate philosophy. Bonnie is all about people- connecting with them, helping them, and bringing joy to them. She has based her entire business off of her 'people first' attitude, and her absolute love of life and the business proves that it's a fantastic way to operate!Contact Bonnie Briskin:📞: 312-330-4205📧: bonnie.briskin@bairdwarner.comAbout Bonnie:If you are planning to buy or sell a home,one of the most important decisions that you’ll be making is choosing the real estate agent to help you through the process...2021-12-1552 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastThe Guru of the 'Gram, with Matt ThomasThis week, we got to talk to Matt Thomas about his love for social media. We go over his method of content creation, how he measures whether or not his social media is gaining the right kind of traction, and how it has positively affected his business! This is a jam packed episode, and if you're someone who's learning the ins and outs of the social game, you won't want to miss it!Contact Matt Thomas:📞: 215-622-4379📧: matt.thomas@bairdwarner.comIG/TikTok/Youtube: @mattthomaschiAbout Matt:Matt offers a team-based approach to real estate sales, known for his attention to detail...2021-12-0954 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastStrategize Your Business, with Hunter AndreThis week, we spoke with the newest addition to the BWLP management team, our Director of Agent Development, Hunter Andre! We learned about his transition into real estate, his incredible career, and his tips on how agents can maximize their business through a little bit of strategy, and a whole lot of patience. Hunter is an incredible agent and teacher, and there's a lot to learn on this episode!Contact Hunter Andre:📞: 773-474-2753📧: hunter.andre@bairdwarner.com IG: @hunterandrechicago About Hunter:Hunter Andre is an award-winning real estate agent with Baird & Warner and a Cartus Relocation Specialist in Chicago, Illino...2021-11-171h 02This Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastReady, Set, GO! with Sarah JaffeThis week, we got to talk to Sarah Jaffe about how she was able to build incredible momentum for her business in just one short year. From starting as a brand new agent to finding substantial success closing around 50 transactions, Sarah walks us through her business planning tips, creating relationships with clients and other business professionals, and so much more!Contact Sarah Jaffe:📞: 216-630-8078📧: sarah.jaffe@bairdwarner.comIG: @windycitylivinAbout Sarah:Sarah joins the real estate industry with a passion for customer care, a strong attention to detail, and an aptitude for organization. She values building relationships through trust and integrity...2021-11-1158 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastConstructing a Better Business, with Nate NoelHey friends! This week we sit down with Nate Noel about his experience with new construction, and how that impacts his real estate business. Nate is a testament to how building your knowledge of the business can better help your clients, and make you a more valuable agent! We also talk a little bit about investment properties. This is a truly content heavy episode, and there's a lot to be learned here!Contact Nate Noel:📞: 740-707-1895📧: Nate.Noel@bairdwarner.comInstagram: @nathannoelAbout Nate:Purchasing Real Estate is one of the biggest decisions in someone's life. Choosing a real estate professional who is kno...2021-11-031h 00This Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastDream it, Plan it, Achieve it, with Negeen MasghatiYou guys! It's the fourth season of This Real Estate Life! We're still here and kicking, and to celebrate, I got to sit down with my co-host Negeeen Masghati. We talk about business planning, how to create practices that lead to long term success, and some BIG news about Mrs. Masghati herself! Episodes are always fantastic when we keep it to family - and this one is no exception!Contact Negeen Masghati:📞: 630-302-1715📧: Negeen.masghati@bairdwarner.comAbout Negeen:As the Assistant Manager of the B&W Lincoln Park office, Negeen is dedicated to providing full-time support to the BWLP agents t...2021-10-2754 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastUnderstanding and Communicating the Market, with John IrwinThis week on This Real Estate Life, we welcome back John Irwin for the third time to give us an update on the Chicago Market, talk to us about why knowing the market is essential to a realtor's business, and how agents can keep themselves up to date! John Irwin is one of the best at communicating information to his clients, and we can all learn a lot from him! An excellent finale to our 3rd season!Contact John Irwin:📞: 773-294-8664📧: john@johnirwinchicago.comAbout John:My business is based upon a sophisticated level of analytical, sales, marketing, negotiating and techno...2021-09-0340 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastWork Smart, Work Hard, with David BaileyThis week on This Real Estate Life, we welcome back Managing Broker David Bailey for the third time to discuss goal setting, gaining and keeping momentum in your real estate career, and celebrating the amazing community and business that is our Lincoln Park office. 2021 isn’t over yet - what are you focusing on to finish the year strong? If you want to be inspired and challenged to take your business to the next level, this is the podcast for you!Contact David Bailey:📞: 773-697-5600📧: David.Bailey@bairdwarner.com2021-08-2541 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastTitle & Attorneys…and Why WHO You Work with Matters, with Anastacia Peterson from BW TitleThis week on This Real Estate Life, we talk to the Broker Relations Director of Baird & Warner Title Services, Anastacia Peterson! Anastacia talks about her pivot from being a realtor in the BWLP office to her current position, the joy she finds in connecting agents with great attorneys, and the key to building lasting business relationships! One of her primary responsibilities is to identify real estate attorneys and connect them with B&W offices through the BW Title network. This is a massive one stop shop benefit to B&W agents because these attorneys are vetted referrals that they can...2021-08-1245 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastFor the Love of Real Estate, With Tripti KasalThis week on This Real Estate Life, we speak with Senior Vice President of Residential Sales at Baird & Warner, Tripti Kasal! Tripti shares her experience in nearly every facet of the Real Estate business, her passion for helping agents succeed in their business, and how Baird & Warner's Marketing Team works to assist agents create an amazing business strategy.Contact Tripti Kasal:📞: 312-952-2222📧: Tripti.Kasal@bairdwarner.comAbout Tripti Kasal:Tripti Kasal is senior vice president of residential sales at Baird & Warner. In her current role, she is intensely focused on growing the company’s sales through her impact on productivity. As one o...2021-08-0453 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastBreaking the Collaborative Mold, With Kenneth ArrizolaThis week on This Real Estate Life, we interview our friend and colleague, Kenneth Arrizola! We talk with Kenneth about his history in real estate, the many lessons he's learned along the way, and how he became a part of a team that's unique structure worked for its members- and continues to do so today!Contact Kenneth Arrizola:📞:773-914-8480📧: kenneth.arrizola@bairdwarner.comAbout Kenneth:Kenneth is a top producing, residential real estate broker with Baird & Warner. His philosophy is straight forward: he believes in effective marketing, personal service, consistent communication, and most importantly, lots of hard work. He states, "I am v...2021-07-2840 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastStarting with Success, with Kate O'NeillThis week on This Real Estate Life, we interview one of our rising stars in the BWLP office, Kate O'Neill! Kate shares with us about her experience starting out as a new broker, how she set herself up for success in her early days, and how she plans to keep building momentum with her business. She also talks about her approach to creating successful social media content (she's a master!)Contact Kate O'Neill:📞: 262-442-2292📧: kate.oneill@bairdwarner.comFB: @katesrealestate1Insta: @kates.real.estateAbout Kate:Kate’s professional trajectory is the byproduct of a strong business acumen and a successful passion...2021-07-2248 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastThe Half-time show you've been waiting for, with Jon Gould and Negeen MasghatiThis week on This Real Estate Life, Negeen and Jon finally settle their beef with a no-holds barred throw down. Just kidding- Negeen actually interviews Jon on some of his biggest take-aways from all of the amazing guests we've had this season. It turns out you can learn a lot from interviewing successful agents about their businesses!2021-07-1629 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastRunning Your Business Your Way, with Becky SexsonThis week on This Real Estate Life, we interview one of our favs, Becky Sexson! Becky shares that the best way to find success is to stay true to who you are, and that being realistic about the time and patience it takes to start a business is the key to making it in this industry. She also breaks down her webinar strategy that she has leveraged to earn business, and explains how social media is a great way to make connections. This is a fun episode, and we can't wait for you to listen!Contact Becky Sexson:📞: 847-772-0864📧: becky.se...2021-06-3047 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastCreating a community of Success, with Erik SchwingerThis week on This Real Estate Life, we interview a blast from the past, Erik Schwinger! We talk with Erik about his career in real estate, his management style as Managing Broker at the Winnetka office, and his heart for community service- specifically how giving back to the community creates a healthy and vibrant office culture.Contact Erik Schwinger:📞: 312-213-1509📧: erik.schwinger@bairdwarner.comFB: Baird & Warner WinnetkaInsta: bairdwarnerwinnetkaAbout Erik:My philosophy is that real estate is a business built on relationships, trust and referrals. While in sales, I built my business by providing the highest level of service and my cli...2021-06-2448 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastSuccess is Collaborative, with Courtney WelschThis week on This Real Estate Life, we talk with Courtney Welsch about how she got started in the business, how she has found success by being realistic about her strengths and weaknesses, and how investing in the office culture and collaborating with other agents has given her business room to grow and flourish. No man is an island, and Courtney's philosophy on being a resource and learning from other agents proves that! You all know her and love, so give it a listen!Contact Courtney Welsch:📞: 630-673-0322📧: courtney.welsch@bairdwarner.comFB: Courtney Welsch RealtorInsta: @courtneywelschAbout Courtney:Real estate runs i...2021-06-1648 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastCreating Space for Everyone, with Vicky SilvanoThis week on This Real Estate Life, we talk with Vicky Silvano about her experience as a Filipina Real Estate broker, and the unique opportunities and challenges she has experienced in her career. Vicky speaks candidly about the importance of advocacy work, and about volunteering with organizations that promote change. This woman is a POWERHOUSE, and her kindness and joy makes this episode incredibly empowering. We can't wait for you to listen!Contact Vicky Silvano:📞: 773-848-1201📧: vicky.silvano@bairdwarner.comFB: Vicky SilvanoAbout Vicky Silvano:Vicky Silvano has been one of Chicago's premier agents for over a decade. Her services expand...2021-06-0956 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastTaking Care of Your Community, with Jackie LaffertyThis Real Estate Life is proud to have Jackie Lafferty on the podcast! Jackie is one of the calmest, most sincere people we know, and her passion for helping her clients and guiding them through their real estate journey is both inspiring and insightful. Join us as we talk to Jackie about her family, her career, and what truly helping out her clients looks like!Contact Jackie Lafferty:📞: 773.251.2384📧: jackie.lafferty@bairdwarner.comIG: @jackielaffertyrealtorFB: Jackie Lafferty Realtor at Baird & WarnerAbout Jackie Lafferty:Buying or selling your home or investment property will be one of the single largest financial transactions in your lifeti...2021-06-0244 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastThe Queen of Connections, with Evelyn FredThis Real Estate Life is happy to welcome Evelyn Fred to the podcast! Negeen and Jon talk with Evelyn about the many different hats she's worn in her career, how she's made her business a one-stop-shop by creating great connections with service providers, and how working with her husband is one of the greatest joys in her life. Evelyn's incredible passion for real estate, and her general love of life really shines through in this episode- we left the recording feeling incredibly encouraged, and we know you will too!Contact Evelyn Fred:📞: 773.981.2005 📧: evelyn.fred@bairdwarner.comIG: @evelyn_fredFB: Evelyn FredAbout Evelyn...2021-05-2642 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park Podcast🎶 “We wanna be, wanna be like Mike” with B&W Top Agent Mike GrecoThis Real Estate Life returns for Season 3 with our very special guest, Mike Greco! Jon and Negeen interview Mike on how he got into Real Estate, how working on a team allowed him to build confidence in running his own business, and how building a unique brand is crucial to distinguishing yourself and setting yourself apart from other agents. We also touch on his passion for helping other agents achieve their goals, and how learning from other agents is crucial to success!Contact Mike Greco:📞: 312.869.4720 📧: mike.greco@bairdwarner.comIG: @mikegrecoREFB: @MikeGrecoBairdWarner About Mike Greco:As a seasoned broker with a track...2021-05-0549 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park Podcast2021 Real Estate Market Forecast, with John IrwinOur resident real estate market analysis expert, John Irwin, was back on the podcast to help us wrap up season two with his forecast of the 2021 Chicago real estate market. John explains how the market is generally positioned for a strong year in response to 2020 and the variety of factors that have, and may continue, to impact demand and supply throughout the city. He touches on a few key points to consider when evaluating the opportunities and challenges in the market this year, so take a listen as he breaks it all down for us!—————Connect with John Irwin ➡️Instagram: @johnirwinreale...2021-02-2445 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastShannon Sutton Takes Center StageMaybe it’s her poise, maybe it’s her haute design aesthetic, maybe it’s her love of early 2000’s dance movies. Shannon Sutton has captured the hearts of her clients through her charming and authentic personality, but she has earned their business and referrals through her professional and experienced approach to helping them buy and sell real estate. A past Chicago Agent Magazine “Rookie of the Year” finalist and “Style Feature”, Shannon knows how to get it done while leaving an impression on people. But can her charisma be taught? Take a listen and see for yourself! Contact Shannon Sutton:📧: Shanno...2021-02-0554 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastReal Estate, but Make It Passion, with Molly MarinoHave you ever wondered what an absolute boss queen looks like? Look no further than Molly Marino. In this episode, we talk with Molly about how she juggles the many different facets of her career - from staging, to working with animals, to being an amazing real estate agent - and how pursuing your passions and being true to yourself can make your work feel like an extension of who you are as a person. Get ready to be inspired!Contact Molly Marino:📧: Molly.Marino@BairdWarner.com📞: 312-282-6422IG: @molly_m_chicago AND @chicagohomestaging About Molly Marino:Having led major...2021-01-2949 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastGlowing up in real estate, with Kyle CaponeKyle Capone has approached his real estate business with a balance of sincerity and tenacity since day one. On this week’s episode, he shares how he doubled his sales volume in 2020 by putting his clients needs first, while also asking for the business. When you take care of people, they take care of you. Contact Kyle Capone:📧: Kyle Capone@BairdWarner.com📞: (708) 703-1657IG: @kylecaponegroupAbout Kyle Capone:Kyle Capone brings unparalleled knowledge and expertise to all of his clients while providing personal attention and honest insights to your real estate goals. He specializes in buyer and listing brokerage for relocation, condominiu...2021-01-2345 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastMeet the O.G. of B&W...the one and only Diana DuvallWe were thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with the fan-favorite, Diana Duvall, for this week’s episode. From selling as a broker, to managing an office as a Managing Broker, to her current role as the Sales Support Manager of the BWLP office, Diana has truly seen and done it all in real estate over the past 30 years. She began her career in an era where you had to physically take a client a contract to sign, and the listings shared in the MLS were distributed to offices in a book instead of online. Diana has helped agents su...2021-01-1555 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastMortgage 101 with Derek Malley and Mary Gill of Key MortgageOne of the greatest advantages to Baird & Warner agents and their clients is our One Stop Shop approach to real estate. A very important part of our “One Company” is our lending partner, Key Mortgage. Today’s guests, Mary Gill and Derek Malley, are two successful and knowledgeable loan officers with Key Mortgage, and are a huge asset to our Lincoln Park office! Take a listen to hear their tips on qualifying for a loan, how covid impacted the mortgage market, and just how easy it is to apply for a loan with Key Mortgage for a seamless experience.*This episod...2021-01-0842 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastDavid Bailey: How to Succeed in 2021 & Top 2020 TakeawaysThis week we connected with our very own Designated Managing Broker, David Bailey to get his hot takes on 2020 and advice to brokers seeking sales success in 2021. With over 15 years of real estate experience, and a lifetime of influence and learning as the son of a Broker Owner on the east coast, David has served as a resource, ally, advisor, and compassionate leader for his team of 170+ realtors and staff at his Lincoln Park office. Take a listen to the interview and give him a call to learn more about how he and the Baird & Warner Lincoln Park office can...2020-12-1849 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastBTS: B&W’s First Class Agent Training, with Sarah PeltonThis week, we were joined by Sarah Pelton, the Vice President of Learning and Development at Baird and Warner. Sarah and her team have the extremely important job of developing and executing a training program for the company that, not only assists new agents in learning the foundations of the business and developing a business plan for success, but also continues to challenge and support the growth of our top-producing experienced agents. Her team also quickly pivoted to a virtual-only training platform when the Covid lockdown went into affect back in March, bringing in outside trainers like Tom Ferry and...2020-12-1147 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastGetting Schooled in Negotiation, with Betsy LandollFrom the corporate world to the closing table, BWLP broker, Betsy Landoll, has developed the skills and strategies to negotiate like a shark for her clients. Entering real estate with a successful business background, Betsy is highly educated, well-versed in human behavior and motivation, and understands the importance of strategy over ego when advocating for her clients. Her tenacity in any negotiation is fueled by her genuine desire to help her clients, as she puts their needs first to guide her strategy. And her success speaks for itself. So take a listen to our masterclass on negotiating and client advocacy...2020-12-0357 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park Podcast“An Attitude of Gratitude” - the Thanksgiving EpisodeThis week, we pivoted and had a group discussion with a handful of our staff and amazing agents to share what we are all grateful for this year. The positive vibes were flowing, and Jon and Negeen were touched by the open sharing from all of our guests. Needless to say, we are most grateful for everyone who has supported our podcast - either as a guest or a listener. THANK YOU and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!2020-11-2650 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastThe Teacher Mindset, with Jackie HintonFormally a teacher for several years, Baird & Warner Lincoln Park agent, Jackie Hinton, will always be an educator at heart. Now, she emphasizes the education of her clients, both buyers and sellers alike, and prioritizes their understanding of the home buying and/or selling process. As she rounds out her best year yet (that’s right - even in the face of Covid!), Jackie teaches us on this episode that Client Education + A Genuine Caring Approach = a Successful Buying/Selling Experience for all!Contact Jackie Hinton:📧: Jackie.Hinton@BairdWarner.com📞: (708) 651-4468🌐: www.JackieHinton.BairdWarner.comIG: @jackie.hinton_chirealtorFB: @jackiehintonAbout Jackie Hinton:I’m...2020-11-1848 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastThe Ace of Real Estate, with Jason FinnWe’re not bluffing when we say that Jason Finn has a proven track record of success in real estate. A poker aficionado (that’s 2 this season if you’re keeping track), Jason leverages his poker face and ability to stay calm under pressure to navigate contract negotiations, often winning the hand for his clients. With a background in consulting, Jason has always been solution-oriented and takes that approach to every transaction. And he know *a little something* about technology and SEO too...so many skills that benefit his clients on both sides of the transaction. We are excited to share...2020-11-1159 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park Podcast“This is your captain speaking” with Jordan ChalmersComing from a career as a commercial airline pilot, Jordan Chalmers has always exhibited the leadership and solution-based approach to real estate that has led to many a successful and smooth experience for his clients. An expert at understanding markets and educating his clients, for Jordan, his success is still all about the relationships. Take a listen for his expertise on how to be the guide to a turbulent-free transaction for your clients.Contact Jordan Chalmers:📧: Jordan.Chalmers@BairdWarner.com; 🌐: www.JordanChalmers.BairdWarner.com;📞: 773-301-9538IG: @jordanchalmers_realestateAbout Jordan Chalmers:Jordan Chalmers has been consulting real estate clients in Chicago s...2020-11-0540 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastClear Eyes, Full Heart, can’t lose...with David WisneskiDespite having an extensive 20+ years of experience in real estate investing and development, Dave’s secret is not just about having that credibility, but rather building connection with people. When your vision and intentions align around helping others, you can’t lose. Plus, you will form lifelong relationships that are priceless! You don’t want to miss this episode!Contact Dave Wisneski:📧: David.Wisneski@BairdWarner.com; 🌐: wwwDavidWisneski.com; About Dave Wisneski:Honesty and integrity...Throughout my professional career, which includes past executive sales positions at Merrill Lynch and Fidelity Investments, I have insured that these principles are part of each and every cl...2020-10-2850 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastFrom the Poker Table to the Closing Table, with Dan NelsonDan Nelson has deep roots in real estate - as a trainer, investor, and now as a Realtor. Listen as he explains how a few good hands in poker enabled him to purchase his first investment property...and the rest is history! He now serves as an advisor to out of state investors, as well as to local families looking for their dream home. Contact Dan Nelson:📧: Dan.Nelson@BairdWarner.com; 🌐: danloveshouses.com; @danloveshouses (IG)About Dan Nelson:I am an expert negotiator that brings personal, hands-on, technical knowledge in real estate to help with every facet of your experience. My wif...2020-10-2246 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastHow Embracing Technology Helped One Agent Win More Business During the Pandemic, and Beyond...A natural people person, Anne Lenzini built a successful real estate career over the course of a couple of decades utilizing her strong relationship skills to connect with her clients. However, when Covid hit and face-to-face meetings were discouraged, Anne quickly realized that she had to pivot to a remote and virtual model if she was going to continue her success in the industry. By committing to learning new skills and new technologies, Anne now has created a hybrid model of virtual tools and in-person connection that has her busier with business than ever! The key takeaway from this episode...2020-08-0635 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastManaging a Successful Business AND a Fulfilling Family Life, with Marjorie AllabastroIs "balance" an illusion? Perhaps life is really just a game of tetris? Today's guest, Marjorie Allabastro, talked us through her realistic and inspiring approach to how she manages her successful real estate career, while providing a loving and supportive environment for her two amazing children as their sole caregiver. To say Marjorie is an inspiration is an understatement. She has built a fantastic career, guiding clients she loves through their real estate transactions with a smile, and all while making the choice to be a single mom and raise two beautiful boys. Marjorie recognizes that it can take a v...2020-07-3137 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastA Masterclass on Open Houses, with Mark KowalikThanks to his prior business experience, Mark Kowalik already knew how to be a successful entrepreneur before getting into real estate...he had just never sold a home before. However, that didn’t stop him from becoming the Chicago Agent Magazine Rookie of the Year! Like many Realtors do, Mark decided to utilize open houses to meet potential clients and build his business. But unlike many Realtors, Mark actually committed to this strategy and acted with intention every step of the way - from prep, to the open house itself, to his astute follow up. To this day, Mark continues to...2020-07-231h 08This Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastJon & Negeen’s Favorite Podcast Moments of Season 1...so farLucky episode #13! What an amazing journey this podcast has been so far...and we’re just warming up our mics! 🎙 Each week, we’ve been fortunate to spend time with an incredibly talented Realtor in the Baird & Warner Lincoln Park (Chicago) office to learn about themselves and their businesses. We’ve shared lots of laughs, all while learning what makes our great agents, well, great! To celebrate getting picked up by Apple Podcasts (Rate, Review, & Subscribe please!), Jon and Negeen share their favorite podcast moments so far...it’s like the cliff notes of Season 1 if you’re just tuning in...but with...2020-07-1524 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastNew City, No Problem: How To Build A New Real Estate Business In Less Than A YearGet ready to take notes! This week's guest, Dan Asher, (a.k.a. one of the hardest working Realtors in the game), shares his story of leaving behind his successful home building and real estate businesses in St. Louis, and rebuilding his real estate practice in Chicago. Dan moved to Chicago to pursue a dream less than one year ago, and he already has reaped the rewards of his consistent efforts, networking, learning, and overall grind. Starting a business in a new city with little to no existing network is NOT easy, but Dan has used his past experiences, and...2020-07-0843 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastBecoming the Local Expert & Mastering the Data2020 got you feeling confused about the market? When you have a mastery-level understanding of the data, and a clear focus on a handful of local markets, you can succeed through any challenge the real estate market faces, and this week's guest is proof of that. B&W top-producer, John Irwin, has intentionally built his award-winning real estate career to focus on high-end homes within a local market, and has leveraged his exceptional understanding of the data and market to create trust and ensure confidence in his clients that he is, without a doubt, THE best broker for the job. Listen...2020-07-0145 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastHow to Cultivate a Service-Oriented BusinessThis week, we interviewed Marc Dumas - known around the office as the go-to guy. If you need something or have a question, he is always happy to help or lend a hand...all while building and servicing his own successful real estate business! Marc is an active member of several communities, from his family, to his fraternity, to local organizations and charities, to Donut Friday (check his IG for this gem!), and certainly, his community of happy clients. Supporting others is not just his mission, it's his way of life, as he truly lives to give! Marc has shown ot...2020-06-2550 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastHow To Be A Leader in Your Business - Lessons from David BaileyThis week was a very special one, as we had the privilege of interviewing our very own Designated Managing Broker, David Bailey. With over 15 years of real estate experience, and a lifetime of influence and learning as the son of a Broker Owner on the east coast, David has served as a resource, ally, advisor, and compassionate leader for his team of 170+ realtors and staff at his Lincoln Park office. In our conversation, David shared his real estate background, as well as his perspective on what it takes to be successful in real estate and how he approaches his position t...2020-06-1750 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastUsing Social Media to Create an Engaging Brand and a Successful BusinessThis week we met with 4 rockstar agents in our office to learn how they have used social media to build their brands and businesses. Massive thank you to our panel - Sara Linton, Kira Moscowitz, Lindsey Rana, and Becky Sexson - 4 amazing agents and incredible people! Perhaps we had too much fun on this episode, but we loved the takeaways and tips on using each platform, from instagram to LinkedIn, and even leveraging our virtual world to capture buyers attention through home buying webinars. If you’re looking for some insider tips on how to make social media work for yo...2020-06-041h 12This Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastAchieving Success Through a Healthy Lifestyle and MindsetRunning a successful business isn’t just about the grind, and no one knows this better than today’s guest, Janet Keogh – successful Chicago Realtor and Yogi! Janet has always believed in a healthy lifestyle, but has really made it part of her methodology to find balance in an often stressful career. Through creating boundaries for her business, and prioritizing her personal health and mindset, Janet has become extremely successful and fulfilled. Year after year she continues to be praised for her high level of customer service, which she claims couldn’t be achieved if she didn’t also make time for h...2020-05-2739 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastHow to Manage a Successful and a Growing Real Estate TeamThe word “team” has become loosely defined and commonly misused in the real estate industry these days. Today’s guest, Scott Curcio, founder and team leader of Scott Curcio Residential, helps us understand what is truly necessary to make a team successful: it is about a group of agents having a shared vision and commitment to serve a community of clients, and create meaningful Iives for themselves and families while doing so. This clear vision has guided Scott and his team to numerous awards as they continue to reach new levels of success, together. When all members believe in the vision...2020-05-2044 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastMastering the Art of a Successful and Joyful Referral Based BusinessLyn HarvieFor many real estate agents, this business can be a grind. Not for top-producing agent, Lyn Harvie! Since day one, Lyn has taken a relationship-first approach with her clients and her real estate business, and now makes a great living running a business that brings her joy each and every day. By putting her clients needs first, real estate or otherwise, Lyn has earned their trust and admiration as their ONLY real estate advisor, and they thank her by sending her referrals to their friends and family...the highest compliment! Lyn says it’s not hard but you have to...2020-05-1332 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastHow to Build a New Real Estate Business- Even When Faced With a Pandemic (& other challenges)We loved our interview with this week’s guest, Alli Diaz! Alli has shown newer agents in our office what it takes to be successful in real estate...even when faced with a pandemic in her first year. As a newer to the business broker, she has the professionalism, work ethic, and positive mindset of a veteran agent. No wonder why she is still continuing to grow her business and make deals happen every day, despite the city-wide quarantine. Alli has understood from day one that building a real estate business is about nurturing relationships, as well as being the kn...2020-05-0632 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastLeveraging a Virtual Assistant to Scale Your BusinessThis week, we bring you a whole lot of virtual insanity with top producing Realtor, John Lyons, as he shares his tips for success when leveraging a virtual assistant. John has successfully scaled his real estate business in a short period of time by utilizing a virtual assistant to complete paperwork and other tasks. This frees him up to find and serve clients, which is what he does best and keeps the business growing. But it wasn't always easy! In our interview, John will share how he got started, the mistakes he made with his first assistants, and how to...2020-04-2942 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastCreating a professional brand through video, with Matt ThomasMatt Thomas has been a licensed Realtor with Baird & Warner for 3 years, and using the power of video branding, has built a successful real estate business, closing 46.5 transactions last year alone! We are thrilled to learn Matt’s video strategies and advice - you’ll definitely want to take notes! #justdoit Connect with Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattthomaschi/ https://www.youtube.com/mattthomaschi https://www.facebook.com/mattthomas.bairdwarner/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattthomaschicago/ Don’t miss his weekly video content available on instagram or YouTube, including continued COVID-19 market updates!Awards...2020-04-2242 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastWelcome to the BWLP pod.In their podcast co-hosting debut, Sales Support Specialist, Jon Gould, and Assistant Manager, Negeen Masghati, both with the Baird & Warner Lincoln park office, give you a brief preview into the season ahead. Buckle your seatbelts fam, it’s going to be a wild ride and we’ve got culture for days...2020-04-1607 minThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park PodcastThis Real Estate Life: The Baird & Warner Lincoln Park Podcast (Trailer)2020-04-1500 min