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Behind The Lock BoxBlood, Sweat & (Probably) Tears with Dave LassToday we are sitting down with Dave Lass with Real Broker in Lake Tahoe. Dave starts us off with a story where he took on a FSBO (For Sale By Owner) listing and the owner lived out of town. The things he did to get this listing ready for market will blow your mind. Let’s just say it was a lot of blood, sweat and probably some tears. He then tells Steph a story where he helped a client who had fallen on hard times sell his condo and move into something better, only to get a call af...2025-05-0655 minBehind The Lock BoxShowing Hazards with Luis PerazaToday we are sitting down with Luis Peraza from Finest City Homes. Luis shares some stories about the hazards that can happen during showings. One house they walked into was supposed to be empty during the showing, only to find out someone (we think the seller’s son) was in the shower. Luckily they got in and out before they ran into him. And then Luis tells us about a “tenant” that wasn’t supposed to be at a property he was showing and let’s just say her boyfriend was less than pleased…You can follow Behind The L...2025-04-2930 minBehind The Lock BoxA Tent, Identity Theft & A Love Triangle With Chloe BrownToday we are sitting down with Chloe Brown with BridgeHaus Property Management. Being in property management, Chloe has SEEN IT ALL! She starts off telling us a story about a tenant who was calling upset because their electricity bills were so high…turns out it was because they had a friend living in a tent outback who they were feeding electricity to - illegally! Go check out this episode on YouTube to see the video! Chloe then tells us a story about a tenant who committed identity theft and another tenant who was involved in a love triangle…I’m sorry...2025-04-2254 minBehind The Lock BoxThe Tale Of St. Joseph with Justine LiebermanToday we are sitting down with Justine Lieberman from Compass. Justine tells us a hilarious story where she accidentally beheaded a little St. Joseph statue she buried at one of her listings! She then tells Steph a story about a friend who bought a house and did not use Justine - which wasn’t the issue! - it was just how they told her…You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more...2025-04-1547 minBehind The Lock BoxThe Wild Side Of Probate With Kat OlczakToday we are sitting down with Kat Olczak. Kat specializes in probate sales and has seen A LOT - some wild & crazy and some very sad and heavy. Kat shares a few stories with us, all pretty sad, to be honest. At one of her properties she discovered there was a dead body found…in the freezer! And the last story she shares not only had squatters living on the property but a very sad story of a man who ended his life there. Please listen with care during this episode. You can follow Behind The Lock Box...2025-04-0850 minBehind The Lock BoxTwo Doors, Fainting & Moldy Muffins with Tiffany TrostToday we are sitting down with Tiffany Trost from eXp. Tiffany starts out by telling us a few hard lessons she learned early on in her career - like taking her two older clients out to see homes in her two door mustang…oh and she forgot to get gas! She then bonds with our producer Max about fainting! Turns out they both have Vasovagal. Terrifying! She then ends with a story about a moldy muffin…You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.Th...2025-04-0135 minBehind The Lock BoxMultifamily CEO With Justin BrennanToday we are sitting down with Justin Brennan, Multifamily CEO. Justin and Steph chat through the basics of getting started in the multifamily game and Justin tells us how he got started. He then tells us a story where he went on a listing presentation and the seller got a little flirty! He also shocks Steph when he tells her he was locking up one of his listings and stumbled across a dead guy in the closet!! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.2025-03-251h 04Behind The Lock BoxLet’s Talk About It With Femi Olafioye-OmogbehinToday we are sitting down with Femi Olafioye-Omogbehin from Real Broker. Femi has had some weird run-in’s with people at open houses…although, haven’t we all?! LOL! She also tells us a story where she was locking up a property and the very expensive door handle fell off! She thought for sure she’d have to buy the house! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact P...2025-03-1842 minBehind The Lock BoxRancho Relaxo with Michelle DykstraToday we are sitting down with Michelle Dykstra from Compass. Michelle has been in this business, well, according to her since she was 7 years old, haha! So she has seen some stuff! She tells us a story where a seller offered her a hit from a bong when she was 8 months pregnant! She also tells us a very terrifying story where a clients child ran into a plate glass window, shattered it and almost fell two stories to the ground below…You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at...2025-03-1230 minBehind The Lock BoxTHROWBACK: Condoms, Liability & Job Security with Betty TashakorianToday we’re throwing it back to one of our fave episodes from last July, so ICYMI, here it is again. Enjoy - this one is wild! We are sitting down with Betty Tashakorian from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties. For those who don’t know Betty, she is meticulous in everything she does. So when she walked into her condo listing downtown and found the place a total wreck and condoms on the floor, she was floored! She also shares a story of a seller who was not moved out on closing day and the teamw...2025-03-0456 minBehind The Lock BoxThe Break-In That Will Haunt Us With Mia TidwellToday we are sitting down with Mia Tidwell from the O’Bryn Team at Compass! And wow, did Mia bring the stories!! She starts off by telling us about a haunted house she LIVED in when she was in high school and her parents had neglected to tell her about this new “roommate” of theirs. Then she tells us about a listing she recently had where she was certain someone was either hiding in the house or breaking in at night and staying in the primary bedroom. This story is nuts! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on...2025-02-2548 minBehind The Lock BoxThe North Park Whisperer With Matt Davies & Matt ToveyToday we are sitting down with the North Park whisperer himself, Matt Davies, Broker. And Matt Tovey is back as our guest co-host again! This might be our most unhinged episode yet…Davies tells us a story about a house he bought that he needed to get the tenants out, and, well, that proved to be harder than he thought. We then go off on multiple tangents, like the reasons why Davies doesn’t like dogs and what made him scream inside his friend’s rental property. So if you made it through the whole episode, we hope you laughe...2025-02-1854 minBehind The Lock BoxThe House of Birds With Nick MazzaToday we are sitting down with Nick Mazza from the Harth Team at Compass. Nick and I go WAY back - to when he was one of my first clients! When we reconnected at a recent business dinner, we both knew he had to come on the show! Nick tells us the story of how he found his current home and how he was dodging shit, like, literally. He then tells a wild story of a property he and his brothers flipped where a man died because one of the other tenants accidentally started a fire in the basement!2025-02-1133 minBehind The Lock BoxThe State Of Insurance With Pete Williams & Heather DaumToday we are sitting down with Pete Williams with Farmers Insurance & Heather Daum from The Agency. As we discuss the recent devastating fires that have ravaged LA, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been affected. And to all the first responders who have put their lives on the line to fight these fires, THANK YOU & WE LOVE YOU.Pete discusses the state of insurance here in California, what the foreseeable future will look like and timelines that we need to be aware of. While this episode was a bit heavy at times, we were...2025-02-0544 minBehind The Lock BoxAvenge My House! With Ryan PetaishiskiToday we are sitting down with Ryan Petaishiski from Consumers Title. Ryan is my title rep and close friend. He also listens to the show every week so when he heard me talking some trash on the house he bought (because I also showed it to a client before he bought it), he knew he had to come on the show and avenge his home! He also tells us a very sad story that recently happened to a friend of his. You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us...2025-01-2851 minBehind The Lock Box“Nestled” With Jenna Yost HoyasToday we are sitting down with Jenna Yost Hoyas, co-owner of the Yost Quesada team with Douglas Elliman. Jenna starts off telling us a story where her team sold a listing in east San Diego and it happened to come with a wild boar! She then told us a story where a cockroach fell ON her assistant as she was touring investors through their listing…!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To le...2025-01-2126 minBehind The Lock BoxMr. Playa Del Rey with Ron FinemanToday we are sitting down with Ron Fineman with eXp. Ron starts off telling us a story about a rather stinky friend he found at one of his most recently listings! He then tells us a story where he got locked out of one of his first open houses! OMG, the stress!!! And then he ends the episode by telling us he sold Jack Osbourne’s house and what almost killed that deal!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode wa...2025-01-1437 minBehind The Lock BoxWet T-shirt Contests & More Stakeouts With Marcel Bonee & Matt ToveyToday we are sitting down with Marcel Bonee & Matt Tovey (yay he’s BACK!) Marcel tells us a few stories about what it’s like to be an investor/flipper and having to evict tenants and lock out squatters! Then Matt tells us a story where he lost a listing to….get ready…his own MOM! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact PSG to schedule a consulta...2025-01-0838 minBehind The Lock BoxJump The Fence With Emma Lefkowitz & Brian TagueToday we are sitting down with Emma Lefkowitz & Brian Tague, founders of The Barron Team with REAL. Emma & Brian start off by telling a story where they were showing a condo in Mission Valley and decided to go look at the amenities, only to then find themselves locked in the pool area, from the inside…and NO one in sight to help them! They also tell a story where they went on a listing appointment to find that the owner wasn’t actually looking to list his home at all, but instead wanted his dog in their monthly magazine….LOL!2024-12-2048 minBehind The Lock BoxSURVIVOR With Kara KayToday we are sitting down with Kara Kay from Compass. We start off the episode talking about Kara’s time on Survivor, season 37! And how much the show Survivor is a lot like the real estate game. She then tells us a story of a ghost she saw in a large estate in Rancho Santa Fe…and if you get our Bridesmaids reference, extra points for you! Kara then tells us a story where an appraiser tried to ask her out and when she awkwardly denied him, he may or may not have retaliated by sending back a VERY low...2024-12-101h 06Behind The Lock BoxRestraining Order With Jae Ann FloresToday we are sitting down with Jae Ann Flores with ROA. Jae Ann starts off telling us a story where she had to help a couple going through a divorce sell their property before it went into foreclosure…But what happened at the end was a bit disturbing. She then tells a funny story where a client almost backed out of a deal because the Priest of the church nearby knew the woman he was dating….Wait, what?? You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com...2024-12-0337 minBehind The Lock BoxA Bible In The Back Yard With Kelly MilesToday we are sitting down with Kelly Miles from Compass. Kelly starts us off with a story about her very first open house and the day that ensued for her was, well, crazy! She then tells us a story where a client backed out of a deal the DAY BEFORE closing and yes, he lost his deposit. She also shares with us that she toured a house in Mission Hills where a Bible was just thrown in the yard and the bathroom had, wait for it…an ACTUAL confessional in it! What the…You can follow Behind The...2024-11-2047 minBehind The Lock BoxLIVE From The Deal Collective!LIVE from the Deal Collective event in Mission Beach! We sat down with 5 agents at the event who all share a funny/wild story with us - And be on the lookout for each of these guests coming onto the show again in the near future! Shout out and big thank you to the Middleton Group and Acropolis Development for inviting us! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or...2024-11-1231 minBehind The Lock BoxDon’t Mistake Action For Motion With Morgan KingToday we are sitting down with Morgan King from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties. This episode is a bit different from others we have done - Morgan, Steph & Cam talk about the wild ride that is real estate entrepreneurship, the broken model many of us were sold and how we are viewing our own businesses now.You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact PSG to schedule...2024-11-0550 minBehind The Lock BoxJailhouse Rock With Aggie CarpenterToday we are sitting down with Aggie Carpenter from Compass. Aggie has been in the business for years and has seen it all! She starts off by telling a wild story of a client who ends up in jail and it took Aggie 6 months to finally get his property sold. She then shares a quick story from COVID where a seller was supposed to be moved out, but on the day they went to pick up the keys, they quickly find he was anything BUT moved out!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch...2024-10-3034 minBehind The Lock BoxBe Careful When Turning On The TV...With Lindsay Arellano ShoffToday we are sitting down with Lindsay Arellano Shoff from Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty. She starts off by telling us a story where she was holding an open house of an agent she knew and what happened when she turned on his TV during the open house, was, well, shocking! She then tells us the quick action she took during a showing where she felt very uncomfortable.You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Sh...2024-10-2250 minBehind The Lock BoxA Real Life Witch Walks Into A House…With Josh MatiyowToday we are sitting down with Josh Matiyow from Woods Real Estate Services. Josh tells us one story where he spent quite a few months with a client, only for them to back out of the first deal AFTER their earnest money had gone hard! And when they finally found the house they loved, the sent in a witch, JUST to make sure the house wasn't haunted...You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase...2024-10-1544 minBehind The Lock BoxTHROWBACK: The Things You Find…With Brandon WilcoxToday we’re throwing it back to one of our fave episodes from last October, so ICYMI, here it is again. Enjoy - this one is hysterical! We are sitting down with Brandon Wilcox from PROPR Real Estate. Brandon has us laughing 'til we cried, while he tells us the CRAZY things he found in a rental he was managing — and how he occasionally seems to find one particular item around the streets of San Diego…He also paints us a visual picture of what a couple did after walking through one of his open houses!Yo...2024-10-0842 minBehind The Lock BoxThe Game Of Staging With Kim KellyToday we are sitting down with Kim Kelly from Everything Creative Design & Staging. We’ve worked with Kim and ECD for years; the fact she goes in just as many houses as Realtor’s do, we KNEW she had stories! Kim shares with us how she met an actual urine expert, yes…you read that correctly. She also tells us all the crazy, and disgusting, things her and her team have found while installing staging…You can reach out to Kim for all your staging needs at:Email: kim@everythingcreativedesigns.comPhone: 469-585-7211Website...2024-10-0148 minBehind The Lock BoxFlippin’ Ain't Easy With Luke MiddletonToday we are sitting down with Luke Middleton, founder of the Middleton Group. We start the episode talking about an event we have coming up THIS THURSDAY, September 26th - see below for more, we’d love to see you there! Luke then talks about various flips he has done, what it takes to bid and secure these properties and what he has found….sometimes it wasn’t pretty.**Join us at the Real Estate Happy Hour - Presented by The Deal Collective!** When: September 26thWhere: Coaster Terrace at Belmont ParkTime: 5-8pm2024-09-2448 minBehind The Lock BoxJenny From The Block With Jenny TormeyToday we are sitting down with Jenny Tormey from Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty. When Jenny walked in, Steph made her tell us how she arrived…let’s just say she had to use Mapquest like it was 2002! Jenny then tells us a story where she was holding an open house and a homeless man walked in - and he definitely overstayed his welcome. She also tells us a story of how she’s helping one of her current clients through a very difficult time. You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube...2024-09-1733 minBehind The Lock BoxThe Do’s & Don’ts with Scott SwartzToday we are sitting down with Scott Swartz, founder of the Loan Advisor Group. Scott and Stephanie have done MANY deals together, and not all have been easy. Scott tells us a cautionary tale of what NOT to do when applying for a loan and when you’re in escrow on a new home. He also shares some tips and tricks with us. For all your home lending needs, you can find Scott Swartz with Loan Advisor Group at:Email: sswartz@loanadvisorgroup.comPhone: 858-342-8898Follow on Instagram: scottswartz0 & yourloandudesYou ca...2024-09-1042 minBehind The Lock BoxThe Dirty Truth Of Home Inspecting With Joe PerezToday we are sitting down with Joe Perez, founder of Smart Tech Home Inspections. Joe has been Stephanie’s home inspector her entire career, so she KNEW he had stories. He first recalls a story where he was doing an inspection at the home of a former famous San Diego sports figure and had quite the scare! He then tells us a story about how nasty crawling under a house can be…AND what could be waiting for him down there!For all your home inspection needs, you can find Joe Perez with Smart Tech Home Inspections at:2024-09-0335 minBehind The Lock BoxWhat Have We Learned? - Solo Ep With Steph & CamToday it’s just us! We decided to poll some of our friends and ask them; “What is one mistake you made early in your real estate career that you will never make again?” and we got some great answers! Steph & Cam sift through each response and contribute some of their own commentary on things they have learned…or um, are still trying to learn! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn mo...2024-08-2732 minBehind The Lock BoxFrom The Streets of New York with Patrick CarincrossToday we are sitting down with Patrick Carincross from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties. Pat recalls his early days of selling real estate in New York City and tells us a story where he was showing a condo and the client’s dog’s leash got caught in the elevator door…Luckily, he saved the day! He also tells us more about a story his brother in law, Matt Tovey, told us way back on Episode 2 “Stakeouts & Taco Bell”.You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthel...2024-08-1336 minBehind The Lock BoxVanilla Gorilla With Jim McInerneyToday we are sitting down with Jim McInerney AKA the Vanilla Gorilla (IYKYK) with eXp Realty. Jim shares a story with us where he had a vacant listing that was about to be torn down but when he went by late in the day he stumbled upon some creepy stuff. Jim then tells us about a listing he tried to buy with a developer client of his, only to find out it was sitting on an ancient Indian burial ground!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at...2024-08-0626 minBehind The Lock BoxSquatters Squad with Brittany PutlandToday we are sitting down with Brittany Putland from Premier Agency. Brittany shares a wild story from when she was first licensed and stumbled upon squatters that had been living in her clients property for over 2 months with NO running water or electricity...Oh and the house was only like 700 SQFT and there were about 25+ people living there!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact PSG to...2024-07-3136 minBehind The Lock BoxDJ Lina With Lina SabaToday we are sitting down with Lina Saba from Compass. Lina shares with us how she accidentally locked herself out of her open house, with her phone and keys inside, but luckily she was wearing her Apple Watch and was able to call for help! She also shares with us what she would be if she wasn’t in Real Estate…peep the title of the show!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.comThis episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Grou...2024-07-2326 minBehind The Lock BoxEpisode 50! With Founder & CEO Of Property Showcase Group, Ethan LewToday we have a very special guest with us - the Founder and CEO of our beloved sponsors/producers, Property Showcase Group! We chat about how we started this podcast and why. Ethan then recalls some funny stories of traveling with the guys to different shoots around the county….and one where he, our producer Max and another videographer had to share a queen size bed because the seedy hotel they were staying in was seemingly haunted!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gma...2024-07-1645 minBehind The Lock BoxCondoms, Liability & Job Security with Betty TashakorianToday we are sitting down with Betty Tashakorian from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties. For those who don’t know Betty, she is meticulous in everything she does. So when she walked into her condo listing downtown and found the place a total wreck and condoms on the floor, she was floored! She also shares a story of a seller who was not moved out on closing day and the teamwork it took with her and the listing agent to get the seller packed! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on Yo...2024-07-0956 minBehind The Lock BoxThrowback: Stakeouts & Taco Bell with Matt ToveyToday we’re throwing it back to our 3rd episode - cannot believe it's been a year since we started this show. So ICYMI, and in honor of Matt Tovey's birthday, here it is again! Enjoy!! Today we are sitting down with Matt Tovey from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties. Matt is a good friend of ours and he and Cam have known each other since Highschool! He’s a powerhouse agent here in La Jolla, a gem to do deals with and a Dad to two adorable twin boys. Matt shares with us what it’s like...2024-07-0238 minBehind The Lock BoxThrowback: The Great Recession with Ramon MaldonadoToday we’re throwing it back to one of our fave episodes from 2023 so ICYMI, here it is again! Enjoy!! Today we are sitting down with Ramon Maldonado from Compass. Ramon walks us down memory lane of what it was like to be a new agent during the Great Recession, the CRAZY situations he found himself in and some alleged arson on a bank owned property he sold. P.S. This alleged arson happened not just once, BUT TWICE! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at...2024-06-2541 minBehind The Lock BoxThe Seller Who Wouldn’t Leave With John SelbyToday we are sitting down with John Selby from The Selby Team at Compass. John shares a story with us where he represented the buyer and as they got close to closing, the seller decided she wasn’t going to leave…Uh oh. He then shares a story about a property he showed that was supposed to be vacant, but upon arrival, it was not...You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group...2024-06-1830 minBehind The Lock BoxBravo & Real Estate Tangents With Tiffany HoffmanToday we are sitting down with Tiffany Hoffman from eXp. Steph and Tiffany start the episode talking about ALL things Bravo (if you don’t watch Bravo, sorry!) and then Tiffany hits us with a couple stories. She first shares a story about an investment property she just bought with her Dad and she was left to her own devices to get the new bathroom vanities inside! Then she tell us how she started in the business selling and managing multi-family units…and ALL that comes with that! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watc...2024-06-1149 minBehind The Lock BoxFor The Love Of Dogs With Amber SilvaToday we are sitting down with Amber Silva from Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty. This episode is for the dogs, literally! Amber tells us a story where she and her partner were showing a property when it appeared one of the dogs went missing - so stressful! She then tells us about another property they had in escrow where one of the dogs got SO worked up when he saw the inspector enter his home, he had a full blown anxiety attack and ended up at the vet. We didn’t know that was a thing! But we do know...2024-06-0443 minBehind The Lock BoxA Day She’ll NEVER Forget With Sid MuldrowToday we are sitting down with Sid Muldrow from the Canter Group at our very own brokerage Compass. Sid shares two insane stories that happened on the SAME day, hours apart. It’s wild!! Let’s just say, one involves a drunk driver that crashed and missed not only Sid’s car, but HER by a few feet. The next story involves the SWAT team and a possible hostage…You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property...2024-05-2846 minBehind The Lock BoxStrategery With Alanna StreiToday we are sitting down with Alanna Strei from eXp. As a U.S. Navy Veteran, Alanna works with a lot of military clientele and shares a story where (trigger warning!) a police investigation had taken place at a listing she was trying to sell because a client shot a hole in the floor of his home. She also gives pointers on the “strategery” she uses to try and find an eligible bachelor! We told Steph to take notes! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail...2024-05-2148 minBehind The Lock BoxGuns On Caravan With Shana WeismanToday we are sitting down with Shana Weisman with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties. Shana has a couple of crazy stories! The first one happened on Caravan, a seller whipped out a gun and showed it to another agent…oh boy! She then recalls a story where she was getting a property ready to show and realized a squatter had broken in and was staying in the upstairs bedroom. Thank GOODNESS he wasn’t there at the same time she was!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us a...2024-05-1440 minBehind The Lock BoxOne Stop Shop With Maddison LevineToday we are sitting down with Maddison Levine with Foundation Escrow! Maddison is the first affiliate we’ve had on the show and did she bring the stories! As you quickly find out, she has zero chill, in the BEST way possible! She shares a story of when she first got into the business, she was telling a new agent she worked in “escrow” and he thought she said she was an escort! She also tells us a story where her team did the escrow for a Buffalo Bills player and if you didn’t already know, Maddison is THE BIGG...2024-05-0749 minBehind The Lock BoxThe Game Of Real Estate With Drew FerrisToday we are sitting down with Drew Ferris from Keller Williams. Drew recalls two listings he had in a condo complex in La Jolla Shores where he had to strategically price a unit just to bring in offers - and it worked!! We then chat a bit more about what it takes to sell real estate these day and we also try to find out if he knows any single footballers for Steph!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode...2024-04-3035 minBehind The Lock BoxWhen Clients See Dead People…With Valerie ZattToday we are sitting down with Valerie Zatt from Compass! Valerie shares a story about a particular listing down in Mission Bay that she has sold a couple times over. But the first time she had it on the market she received a call from the cops because a naked man had broke into the property! Then she shares a story where she showed a vacant property to some good friends of hers and the husband walks into the house, stops dead in his tracks (pun intended!), and said he was able to see the old man sitting in...2024-04-2334 minBehind The Lock BoxOnlyLanz.com with Lanz CorreiaToday we are sitting down with Lanz Correia, founder of the Correia Group with Coldwell Banker West. Lanz and I recall a deal that came into floor time back when we were at Sotheby’s in 2017 and he STILL has this listing today! But what his photographer recently caught on camera at this particular listing will give you goose bumps! (If you want to see what we’re talking about, head over to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheLockBox). He then shares a story of an angry guy that walked into one of his open houses and...2024-04-1627 minBehind The Lock BoxThrough The Cat Door With Brian LewisToday we are sitting down with Brian Lewis from our very own brokerage Compass. Brian has some GREAT stories and should write a book…Brian, let us know when that’s done! He tells us a story where he showed up to his listing to show it and walked in on the wife NAKED! Oopsies! He then shares a really creepy story where he met with a potential seller who tried to lock him inside the house! So creepy! And then he tells us a story about Rose…You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch...2024-04-0950 minBehind The Lock BoxGrandma Gremlin With Aaron EscobedoToday we are sitting down with Aaron Escobedo from our very own brokerage Compass. Aaron shares with us how he moved from Florida, where he was working for Grant Cardone, back to San Diego in order to get his parents house sold. He then tells a story where he met with a “sweet” little old lady who wanted to sell her home in Bonsall. And after a VERY long and tedious escrow they finally closed the deal! But then he receives a call from the listing agent a few days later…You can follow Behind The Lock Box on...2024-04-0243 minBehind The Lock Box$71,000 Eviction With Josh GaylisToday we are sitting down with Josh Gaylis, founder of the Gaylis Team at Compass. Josh shares with us how he got thrown into the deep end on his very first deal by having to evict a tenant who hasn’t paid rent in THREE years! He then tells us a story where he held an open house where 150+ people came through and a kid ran right through the patio screen door…Thank goodness it wasn’t the glass door!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behind...2024-03-2634 minBehind The Lock BoxHeaven’s Gate with Scott RyanToday we’re sitting down with Scott Ryan, founder of the Ryan Real Estate group. And oh man…his first story is a BIG one! He then remembers a story where he was showing a condo to a client and a VERY angry neighbor came home to his client parked in her spot and let’s just say, the cops had to come assist them!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn...2024-03-1933 minBehind The Lock BoxFreeway Hats With Toby JohnsonToday we are sitting down with Toby Johnson from eXp. Toby tells us about a client he spent 2-3 months with, searching for a property, only to find out that client bought a property with another agent…the betrayal…! We had a good laugh at the random object he finds along the freeways in San Diego - hint: It’s in the title. Toby also reveals he is a part time actor…hey Toby - can you call us next time you’re in a movie with Miles Teller?! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram...2024-03-1251 minBehind The Lock BoxMatch Maker With Vincent CrudoToday we are sitting down with Vincent Crudo from Compass. Vincent tells us a story where he tried to show one of his listings but the house wasn’t exactly show ready…due to the rager his client threw the night before. And what he walked in on was hilarious! He also recalls a story where he and another agent showed up to a listing appointment but to their surprise, the seller was wearing, well, almost nothing…! He also says he’s quite the matchmaker and will find Stephanie a husband - TBD! You can follow Behind The Lock...2024-03-0529 minBehind The Lock BoxFor The Love Of Real Estate And Fashion With Vidi RevelliToday we are sitting down with Vidi Revelli from the Oppenheim Group. Much like Daniel last week, Vidi also shares a story of a clogged toilet in a very high-end listing! She then recalls a rather creepy love letter she received in the mail from a random guy in town AND a disturbing email she received from a client's husband!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact...2024-02-2739 minBehind The Lock BoxDrifting Through Real Estate With Daniel Albrecht AKA Ricky BobbyToday we are sitting down with Daniel Albrecht from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties. Daniel shares with us a story where someone clogged the primary bathroom’s toilet at a huge party they were throwing at a very pricey listing! We then each share a few stories from the past where, let’s just say, we weren’t treated so well…And then Daniel tells us how he got the nickname Ricky Bobby! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode...2024-02-2045 minBehind The Lock BoxD.A.R.E. John With Alex BloomToday we are sitting down with Alex Bloom from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties. Alex tells us about a property her family purchased back in 2008 that became haunted…and the things they experienced were WILD! She then remembers her time as a property manager and trying to mitigate a bug issue for one of their tenants…ew! We also accidentally admit that we couldn’t remember what D.A.R.E stood for…Whoopsies! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This epi...2024-02-1342 minBehind The Lock BoxFire, Flood & Ouija Boards With Bree ArellanoToday we are sitting down with Bree Arellano from Compass. And wow…Bree BROUGHT the stories! She tells us how her and her clients pulled up on a robbery that had just taken place and how they followed the car to get the license plate for the cops! (Kids, don’t try that at home!) She then tells us what a saga these last two years have been for her and her husband as they have attempted to update (now fully remodel) their home and everything that has happened before and during this process. It’s WILD!You ca...2024-02-0655 minBehind The Lock BoxOff The Grid With Sabrina CovingtonToday we are sitting down with Sabrina Covington, Broker and Founder of Covington & Associates. Sabrina tells us how she started her career in Real Estate living off the grid on Palomar Mountain and really learning the business the hard way. She also shares a story of helping a buyer close the gap on a deal that might not have happened without Sabrina stepping in. We then reminisce on the deal we just closed together in November and how it almost fell apart! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email...2024-01-3038 minBehind The Lock BoxKittens & Quail With David HussainToday we are sitting down with David Hussain from Real Brokerage. David shares a story of showing a client a home at the SAME time a coroner pulls up next door! He then also tells us a story about a hoarder who finally moved out of a property they were managing and what they found next is….ASTONISHING! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact PSG to sc...2024-01-2340 minBehind The Lock BoxThe Bermuda Triangle With Dylan MooreToday we are sitting down with Dylan Moore from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties. Dylan explains to Cam where Bermuda is (and me too, kinda…I for sure thought it was technically in the Caribbean…) and he shares a story of a buyer who ghosts him, then acts like she’s never met him before when they run into each other at the beach! He also tells us the hilarious stuff his best friend put him through when selling her house.You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at...2024-01-1643 minBehind The Lock BoxMom, I’m Scared! With Kevin BotsfordWe're back for season 2! Today we are sitting down with Kevin Botsford from Compass, Pasadena. Kevin had us in stitches the entire time, even while sharing a super spooky ghost story! He also admits to falling asleep at an open house - and how he was woken up and what he did next was hysterical! He also shares a story of selling a home, unbeknownst to him, to a Cartel organization and then receiving a call months later from Homeland Security! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or...2024-01-0949 minBehind The Lock BoxThrowback: The Greatest Showman with Scott RobesonThis was one of our most downloaded episodes in 2023 so ICYMI, here it is again! We’ve known Scott for years and he always has us in stitches! Scott shares with us how he handled two surprises at two different open houses (although one was VERY inappropriate!) and what it’s like to manage a light renovation on a $20M estate.You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to...2024-01-0235 minBehind The Lock BoxDeep Sleeping Tenants With Ryan JamiesonToday we are sitting down with Ryan Jamieson from 360 Residential. Ryan shares a story about a deep sleeping tenant who never woke up, despite Ryan using the restroom and he and his client looking around the property! He also tells us about his run in with Only Fans!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact PSG to schedule a consultation, you can find them at propertyshowcasegroup.com. 2023-12-1920 minBehind The Lock BoxProblem “Child” & SWAT Standoff With Griffin ChristianToday we are sitting down with Griffin Christian, owner of Renovation Realty. Griffin has seen a LOT in his day, but he tells one wild story of a problematic family member who didn’t want the property sold, thus making everyone’s life hell in the process. He also shocks us with another story involving the SWAT team! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact PSG to sche...2023-12-121h 04Behind The Lock BoxGut Instincts & Hard Work With Monroe HeringtonToday we are sitting down with Monroe Herington with EXP. While Monroe recalls a couple stories from past deals, he & Steph discuss why trusting your gut, showing up and doing the right thing is everything in this business. You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact PSG to schedule a consultation, you can find them at propertyshowcasegroup.com. Did you like this episode?! Send us a t...2023-12-0539 minBehind The Lock BoxA Cowboy & A Rooster Walk Into An Open House…With Priscylla ConnellyToday we are sitting down with Priscylla Connelly from Coldwell Banker. Priscylla tells us about working in the crazy market that was 2007-2008 with investors, she shocks us with a story about busting a bunch of naked teens at a brand new listing she had in Cardiff, and recalls a story where a cowboy walks into her open house with a pet rooster! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more...2023-11-2842 minBehind The Lock BoxThanksgiving Quickie - Thank You For Your Support!! With Steph & CamToday we just wanted to say THANK YOU! Thank you all for your support, encouragement and kind messages along the way. This is episode #20 and we are so grateful you are here on this journey with us. Oh and we have an update to a spooky story we told on a past episode! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact PSG to schedule a consultation, you can f...2023-11-1418 minBehind The Lock BoxShrines, Celebrities & Homeland Security with Tara RavanbachToday we are sitting down with Tara Ravanbach, who is on our very own team at Compass. Tara starts off with a bang, telling us what she finds in a property that she was showing to her family (which, I CANNOT believe how many agents find this stuff!), she recalls a very sad story and then she hits us with a story about Homeland Security showing up at her family home! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced...2023-11-0837 minBehind The Lock BoxThe Things You Find…With Brandon WilcoxToday we are sitting down with Brandon Wilcox from PROPR Real Estate. Brandon has us laughing 'til we cried, while he tells us the CRAZY things he found in a rental he was managing — and how he occasionally seems to find one particular item around the streets of San Diego…He also paints us a visual picture of what a couple did after walking through one of his open houses!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edit...2023-10-3142 minBehind The Lock BoxScammer Stories with "Dags" AKA George DaglasToday we are sitting down with George Daglas, AKA Dags, from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties. George recalls stories from his past when he first started in the business…like a scammer couple walking into one of his first open houses and a guy with a criminal past who tried to intimidate him! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact PSG to schedule a consultation, you ca...2023-10-2440 minBehind The Lock BoxYou THINK You’re Just Selling Real Estate…With Jecka St. JohnToday we are sitting down with Jecka St. John from Coldwell Banker. Jecka recalls two stories from her past where the clients in EACH transaction, sadly, passed away in the middle of the escrows. She also tells us what she and her client walked in on a tenant doing during a showing…You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact PSG to schedule a consultation, you can find the...2023-10-1748 minBehind The Lock BoxFarm Animals & Race Cars with Daniel FeffermanToday we are sitting down with Daniel Fefferman from Define Real Estate. In this episode Daniel tells us about a recent escrow where farm animals were basically living in the house and shocks us with a story about a property he was managing where cops unfortunately found the tenants deceased inside! Oh, and, he sadly declined my offer to drive his race car around the track...You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group...2023-10-1046 minBehind The Lock BoxFinancially Responsible Badass with Cassandra AltmanToday we are sitting down with Cassandra Altman from Compass. Cassandra recalls what it was like to hold open her first property on broker caravan when she was a brand new agent…And what she found in the bed when she got there! She also remembers walking into a property and feeling some pretty bad energy, even though she normally embraces the spooky! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or...2023-10-0337 minBehind The Lock BoxThe Great Recession with Ramon MaldonadoToday we are sitting down with Ramon Maldonado from Compass. Ramon walks us down memory lane of what it was like to be a new agent during the Great Recession, the CRAZY situations he found himself in and some alleged arson on a bank owned property he sold! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact PSG to schedule a consultation, you can find them at propertyshowcasegroup.com. ...2023-09-2641 minBehind The Lock BoxThe East Village King with David SpiewakToday we are sitting down with David Spiewak from Coldwell Banker. Much like David, this episode is hilarious! David recalls selling a listing where a tenant cut a hole in the ceiling, we go off on some pretty funny tangents, plus he tells us what he found hanging out of a mattress at a showing…You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact PSG to schedule a consultation, yo...2023-09-1942 minBehind The Lock BoxWhat Happens In Vegas…With Rob BrownToday we are sitting down with Rob Brown, Broker, Owner of Fantastik Realty - which operates both here in California & Nevada. Rob recalls his investing days in Vegas before the ’08 market crash, what it’s like working with mostly investor clients and how he almost sold Dan Bilzerian a property here in La Jolla!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact PSG to schedule a consultation, you can...2023-09-1228 minBehind The Lock BoxIt’s A Hard Knock Life With Brianne StaufferToday we are sitting down with Brianne Stauffer from Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty. In this episode, Brianne takes us through her week of treacherous escrows, why relationships with other agents matter, and how her client found a gun just chillin' in a bathroom. Oh and we have a good laugh about our first email addresses…all those who had an AOL account say I!You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To lear...2023-09-0540 minBehind The Lock BoxIt’s Not All Glitz & Glamour with Mayra MendozaToday we are sitting down with Mayra Mendoza from Compass. In her former life, Mayra was one of the court reporters at TMZ, yes, TMZ! Mayra tells us about her time there and what news stories she covered, we discuss what some of the dangers are as women in the real estate business and what her client shockingly found in a vacant house they were touring.You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group...2023-08-2937 minBehind The Lock BoxOnly Fans?! with Weston ClarkToday we are sitting down with Weston Clark, who is on our very own team at Compass. Weston takes us on a hilarious journey of finding some rather shocking items in a tear down structure, he helps me explain to Cam what Only Fans is and then we fantasize what it would be like to party at his mansion if he were a pro ball player. You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group...2023-08-2229 minBehind The Lock BoxInvestor’s Paradise with Tyler MartinToday we are sitting down with Tyler Martin, Broker/Owner of Big Block Platinum Realty. Tyler tells us what it’s like to work with investors/flippers, why he prefers to do all his own showings/open houses (we agree!), and how he was in a band once upon a time! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact PSG to schedule a consultation, you can find them at...2023-08-1534 minBehind The Lock BoxThe Greatest Showman with Scott RobesonToday we are sitting down with Scott Robeson from Compass. We’ve known Scott for years and he always has us in stitches! Scott shares with us how he handled two surprises at two different open houses (although one was VERY inappropriate!) and what it’s like to manage a light renovation on a $20M estate. You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Contact PSG to schedule a cons...2023-08-0835 minBehind The Lock BoxGhosts & Sh!t with Ashley RenfreeToday we are sitting down with Ashley Renfree from Compass. We became fast friends when she asked if we wanted to get margaritas - because who says no to margs?! Ashley shares with us how she found herself, quite literally, in a “shitty” situation, how she handled a historic haunted listing, as well mysterious graffiti left on a guest house wall. You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.comThis episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to Conta...2023-08-0134 minBehind The Lock BoxNon-GMO, Grass-fed Weed? with Nick FeenbergToday we are sitting down with Nick Feenberg from Douglas Elliman. We met Nick back in 2017 and became fast friends. He is hysterical, full of hilarious stories and so much fun to work with. Nick shares with us how he sold a house despite the marijuana plants, how he KNEW a house was haunted and updates us on a deal we did together during COVID. You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To l...2023-07-2535 minBehind The Lock BoxStakeouts & Taco Bell with Matt ToveyToday we are sitting down with Matt Tovey from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties. Matt is a good friend of ours and he and Cam have known each other since high school! He’s a powerhouse agent here in La Jolla, a gem to do deals with and a Dad to two adorable twin boys. Matt tells us what it’s like managing a light remodel for a client, staking out his own listing and he shares our love of Taco Bell. (Duh, who doesn’t love Taco Bell?!)You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Ins...2023-07-0938 minBehind The Lock BoxWelcome to Behind The Lock Box!Welcome to Behind the Lock Box! In this episode, Stephanie Xelowski and Cameron Barbier introduce themselves, talk about the premise of the podcast and what's to come as well as share some stories of their own from "behind the lock box"! Get ready for lot of laughs, candid conversation and unfiltered advice - nothing is off limits! Thanks for joining us! You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to...2023-07-0918 minBehind The Lock BoxFake Gucci Shoes with Cade SilvaToday we're sitting down with Cade Silva from Compass. Cade has been a good friend of ours for years, he keeps us laughing and we have coined ourselves as the older sister he never wanted! Cade shares with us the trials and tribulations of open houses, fraudulent buyers and dealing with "shitty" sewer lines. You can follow Behind The Lock Box on Instagram, watch us on YouTube or email us at behindthelockbox@gmail.com.This episode was produced & edited by Property Showcase Group. To learn more or to contact PSG to schedule a consultation, you...2023-07-0938 min
Female Investor PodcastThe Impact of Real Estate For Women on Their Networth with Rose Vitale | San Diego WIREThe Impact of Real Estate For Women on Their Networth with Rose Vitale Stephanie Xelowski Realtor® Compass The Dickinson-Clark Team C: 858-525-2516 E: Stephanie@StephanieXelowski.com WIRE - Women In Real Estate The WIRE Network is a community of women who join together to learn about and discuss all things real estate https://wirenetworksd.com/ DRA Family Office drafamilyoffice.com2023-04-1031 min
Design Create Inspire14. Learning to Pivot with Stephanie XelowskiSend us a textStephanie Xelowski decided in her late 20s to make a change. She no longer wanted to work for someone else, she wanted to move, and she wanted to take charge of her life. So, she quit her job, moved states, and became a real estate agent! There was a learning curve, but her love for design and marketing have made her a great success. Listen to her story to find out how she made these bold moves and how you can learn to pivot too. Connect with Stephanie through instagram or her website:@StephanieXelowskiwww...2020-12-0838 min