

Icons of Real Estate Podcast
Tomás Fonseca
Scale your real estate business with proven strategies from the world’s top producers. Icons of Real Estate delivers actionable insights for agents, brokers, and investors to grow their authority, expand their sphere of influence, and sell more houses. Stop guessing and start implementing real-world lead generation, marketing, and branding tactics used by the industry's most successful innovators.
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Nov 14, 2022 • 38min
How to Start In Real Estate With No Budget, No Team, No Sphere? Andrea Blum’s Own Example - Episode 147
🎙️Episode 147: How to Start In Real Estate With No Budget, No Team, No Sphere? Andrea Blum’s Own Example
👨💼Guest Bio:
Andrea Blum is a global team leader and licensed Real Estate Broker at eXp Realty. Andrea helps agents make 7 digits and achieve FINANCIAL FREEDOM with the Top Agent Academy. Starting out with no budget, no admins, no contacts, Andrea managed to sell hundred of millions of $ in volume by myself with very little to no expenses. How did Andrea manage to do that? We are here to find out at the Icons of Real Estate Podcast!
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🗣️Notable Quotes:
“Agents with high production would all agree that this business is based on Sales and not marketing.”
📇Connecting with Andrea:
Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/andrea-blum-96a97a118
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblumrealestate/?ref=pages_you_manage
Instagram: @thetopagentgroup
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-vkCZ665fXRiJIdHlMgzRA
Website: https://www.thetopagentacademy.com/
🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast?
Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them!
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🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/
Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Nov 14, 2022 • 29min
How Rob Stein Uses Real Estate Social Media Marketing to Get Potential Clients - Episode 146
🎙️Episode 146: How Rob Stein Uses Real Estate Social Media Marketing to Get Potential Clients
👨💼Guest Bio:
Rob Stein, is a certified mentor leading the Pathway Home Real Estate Group with his wife Katie Stein, both passionate about providing our clients with the best experience, service and care in the industry. They were recently featured on the magazine Austin Real Producers highlighting their growth mindset. This same mindset is now on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast.
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🗣️Notable Quotes:
“It all starts with CRM. Every great Realtor or Team has to have a great CRM.”
📇Connecting with Rob:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pathwayhomegroup
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PathwayHomeGroup/
Instagram: @pathwayhomerealestategroup
Website: https://pathwayhomerealestate.com/
🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast?
Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them!
Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording
🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO!
Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business.
Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/
🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/
Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Nov 11, 2022 • 19min
How to Find Distressed Properties And How to Work Them? Conor Kearns Explained - Episode 145
🎙️Episode 145: How to Find Distressed Properties And How to Work Them? Conor Kearns Explained
👨💼Guest Bio:
Conor Kearns is a Houston native who grew up in the Sugar Land area. Conor began his real estate career on the investment & flipping side, prior to becoming an agent and forming, The Kearns Group. At The Kearns Group, Conor brings his investment edge when working with his clients, ensuring they are not only buying a home they love but are also purchasing a home that aligns with their personal financial goals and time horizons.
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🗣️Notable Quotes:
“To get what you don’t have you have to become someone you aren’t currently.”
📇Connecting with Conor:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/conor-p-kearns-4384476b
Instagram: @conor_thekearnsgroup
🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast?
Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them!
Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording
🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO!
Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business.
Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/
🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/
Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Nov 10, 2022 • 23min
It's Not Only About the Commissions - Debbie Wong About Skills of a Great Real Estate Agent - Episode 143
🎙️Episode 143: It's Not Only About the Commissions - Debbie Wong About Skills of a Great Real Estate Agent
👨💼Guest Bio:
Our guest is Debbie Wong, a great broker from Corcoran Global Living with a great team, including her daughter Marla Wong! Their specialties are Luxury Real Estate, advanced contract negotiation, market trend analysis, personalized investment consultations, Short Sale & Foreclosure Resources, and REO investments,
Debbie started her career 32 years ago! And as a licensed Realtor since 1990, she takes pride in knowing that their firm has helped thousands of clients "Make the Right Move". Referrals are a cornerstone of their business! It is their goal not only to help clients develop long-term strategies that will help them create financial wealth for themselves through real estate investments but to provide them with excellent customer service. So they know that they can trust Debbie and her team with one of the biggest investments in their lives.
“Buy what you like, don't worry about fluctuations in the market.” - Debbie Wong
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🗣️Notable Quotes:
“The best way to create financial security is to invest in Real Estate.”
📇Connecting with Debbie:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiewongre
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wongrealestategroup/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiewongrealtor/?hl=en
Website: http://debbiewong.corcorangl.co/
🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast?
Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them!
Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording
🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO!
Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business.
Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/
🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/
Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Nov 10, 2022 • 20min
Way to Success: Business Plan, Mentor, Time Management, And More With Dana Fitzpatrick - Episode 142
🎙️Episode 142: Way to Success: Business Plan, Mentor, Time Management, And More With Dana Fitzpatrick
👨💼Guest Bio:
Our guest, Dana Fitzpatrick is voted by Bainbridge Island residents as the Best Realtor of 2021. Dana is also an extensive traveler, so has visited over 45 countries and has two internationally adopted children.
Dana earned an MBA and spent two decades as a marketing executive before entering the real estate industry. During this time, she established a successful record in business development, marketing, sales, and operations management. These experiences heavily inform Dana’s business today, as she implements data-driven marketing services and modern metrics to gather information on pricing and interests.
Offering a true concierge approach, Dana connects her clients with trusted vendors and industry professionals to ensure they are well cared for through the duration of the transaction and beyond. This commitment to client care led her to align with Compass, where a philosophy of exceptional service and award-winning marketing are showcased on both local and global platforms.
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🗣️Notable Quotes:
“I hire good people around me so I’m not sacrificing growth for personal limitations.”
📇Connecting with Dana:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/danafitzpatrick
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danafitzpatrickrealestate/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danafitzpatrick/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7OfuTTU01t7SKVCfxJjNg/featured
Website: https://fitzpatrick-co.com/
🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast?
Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them!
Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording
🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO!
Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business.
Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/
🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/
Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Nov 10, 2022 • 19min
Airbnb Business: Where, When, Why - Talking About Short-Term Rental With Sief Khafagi - Episode 144
🎙️Episode 144: Airbnb Business: Where, When, Why - Talking About Short-Term Rental With Sief Khafagi
👨💼Guest Bio:
Sief is the CEO and Co-founder of Techvestor, which acquires and operates STRs (short-term rentals) AKA those wonderful things we know as Airbnbs. HNWI, private equity partners, family offices, and institutions work with Techvestor to start, scale, and grow portfolios in 15+ markets.
Previously, he founded Scoutpads, helping thousands of tech employees diversify into real estate after spending nearly 5 years at Facebook. Collectively, Investors have contributed to acquisitions totaling more than $100M.
In addition, he's a Young Entrepreneur Council Member sharing strategy and thought leadership on scaling/growing a business.
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🗣️Notable Quotes:
“There’s no great tools that allows you to dissect the quality and figure efficacy of data.”
📇Connecting with Sief:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techvestor/
Website: http://techvestor.com/
🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast?
Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them!
Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording
🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO!
Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business.
Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/
🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/
Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Nov 9, 2022 • 31min
Real Estate Video That Really Tells A Story, Work-Life Balance, And More With Eric Haskell - Episode 141
🎙️Episode 141: Real Estate Video That Really Tells A Story, Work-Life Balance, And More With Eric Haskell
👨💼Guest Bio:
Eric Haskell today in Icons! A natural-born entrepreneur with a passion for helping his clients achieve their dreams, Eric has curated real estate, art, and design collections for celebrities, moguls, and collectors for many years. Now, he has parlayed his tech and design expertise into a rapid ascent at The Agency, quickly rising to become one of the top luxury Realtors® in the country recognized on the prestigious RealTrends The Thousand list. Additionally, he has been named as one of the LA Business Journal’s Leaders of Influence and closed $200M in sales in 2021, including a record-breaking sale in Montecito history.
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🗣️Notable Quotes:
“You have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable in putting yourself out there.”
📇Connecting with Eric:
Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/erichaskellre/?hl=en
Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/erichaskellgroup/?ref=page_internal
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLeLeb3g72sXoYs2q1vdfnA/featured
Website: https://erichaskellgroup.com/
🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast?
Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them!
Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording
🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO!
Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business.
Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/
🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/
Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Nov 9, 2022 • 29min
Julie McElyea About Distressed Properties And Making Changes In the Real Estate Industry - Episode 140
🎙️Episode 140: Julie McElyea About Distressed Properties And Making Changes In the Real Estate Industry
👨💼Guest Bio:
Julie has worked in the Real Estate industry since 2005. Shortly after graduating college, she worked for one of the largest Real Estate law firms in the state of Illinois for roughly 11 years. Representing the majority of large banks and investors, she learned the ins and outs of both mortgages and the foreclosure/short sale process.
With several years of experience in this industry, along with representing several builders and developers, Julie is able to navigate through any transaction with her clients' best interests in mind. With 4 children and two offices (located in Illinois and Florida), she takes pride in the communities she services.
Julie is also well-versed in property management, vacation/beach properties, and working with buyers, sellers, investors, builders, relocations, and land development.
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🗣️Notable Quotes:
“It’s an industry that set-up people to fail because no one is honest about the amount of time, work, and energy it takes.”
📇Connecting with Julie:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliemcelyea
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/remaxhtp/
Website: https://juliemcelyea.remax.com/
🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast?
Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them!
Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording
🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO!
Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business.
Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/
🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/
Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Nov 8, 2022 • 25min
From Police Officer to Successful Career In Real Estate - Larry Bammers' Experience - Episode 139
🎙️Episode 139: From Police Officer to Successful Career In Real Estate - Larry Bammers' Experience
👨💼Guest Bio:
From police officer, our guest Larry Bammer built a successful career in the real estate sphere! And now in his career as one of Orange County's outstanding real estate professionals, nothing is more important to Larry and his team than protecting and serving his client's best interests every step of the way. He's respected for his rock-solid integrity, consistent follow-through, and full range of people skills. And there's absolutely no question about his commitment as a Realtor: "I find out exactly what my clients' expectations and goals are, then focus on achieving the best possible outcome for them." - Larry Bammer
Larry with his business partner, Christian Stubbs, has partnered with the #1 Independent Brokerage in Southern California, First Team Real Estate, to open an office in Laguna Hills, CA. Larry and Cristian have led the expansion of Stubbs + Bammer Luxury Group to 12 agents, 3 full-time admin staff and closed $54,000,000 in sales in 2020. Their vision and growth mindset made a collaboration with First Team the perfect move.
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🗣️Notable Quotes:
“Whether it’s a $300,000 or $3,000,000 client everyone is getting that same luxury service.”
📇Connecting with Larry:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-bammer-6a1b4714/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sbluxurygroup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larrybammer/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBRAtJ0tEW5QivqpXddhSyQ?view_as=subscriber
Website: https://www.firstteam.com/agent/47710-larry-bammer/
🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast?
Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them!
Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording
🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO!
Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business.
Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/
🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/
Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Nov 8, 2022 • 32min
How to Work With Probate Real Estate? with Matias Baker Masucci - Episode 138
🎙️Episode 138: How to Work With Probate Real Estate? with Matias Baker Masucci
👨💼Guest Bio:
Our today’s guest is Matias Baker Masucci, a successful Real Estate Broker Associate at Berkshire Hathaway Beverly Hills with the Sanborn Team. Matias entered the world of real estate in 2004. And from a foundation built on years of experience working with investors in the acquisition and management of multi-family properties, he transitioned into sales at Berkshire Hathaway to assist individuals, families, and companies achieve their real estate goals.
After carving a niche for himself in the marketplace, Matias joined forces with The Sanborn Team, one of the most respected names in Los Angeles real estate for nearly forty years! Matias really loves what he does and his dedication to obtaining results makes it a privilege and an honor to be able to serve his clients.
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🗣️Notable Quotes:
“It’s not enough to work hard for your clients, you also have to let them know that you’re working really hard.”
📇Connecting with Matias:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matiasbakermasucci
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matiasbakermasucci
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matiasbroker
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdxqfdFO1z39LsRANAW3ZdQ
Website: https://everyla.com/
🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast?
Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them!
Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording
🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO!
Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business.
Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/
🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/
Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/


