Keeping It Real Podcast • Secrets Of Top 1% REALTORS ® • Interviews With Real Estate Brokers & Agents

Bari Mill discusses her journey from collegiate athlete and educator to real estate success, highlighting the key advice and lessons that shaped her career. Bari emphasizes the importance of resilience, teamwork, and being coachable, drawing on her athletic background to explain how discipline and time management have anchored her business approach. Bari also shares her strategies for building a client base, including leveraging referrals and finding a professional niche. Last, Bari shares insights on mindset, motivation, and the importance of gratitude in both business and life. Check out D.J.’s Listing Reviewer here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Bari Mill can be reached at (847) 414-9944 and bari@dawnmckennagroup.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Karina Chavez shares her journey from working with her father to transforming motels into affordable housing in Albuquerque. Karina shares how her commitment to honesty, client care, and local involvement has built a thriving, referral-based business. Karina also offers practical advice for agents about adapting to change and building authentic relationships. Check out D.J.’s Listing Reviewer here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Karina Chavez can be reached at 505-220-7781 and Chavezteamabq@gmail.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

In this episode D.J. Paris presents the tool he built to help agents write listing descriptions. DJ explains how he built this tool and what this tool does. We’d love the feedback on your experience using this tool. Check out this Listing Reviewer here. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.  xr:d:DACTLVvIZY8:548,j:41771379334,t:22112212

Welcome to The Inner Game of Real Estate Success with high-performance hypnotherapist and mindset coach Paul Salter. In this episode, Paul reframes the end of the year as separation season—the moment high performers pull away from their competition and the past version of themselves. Discover why most people quietly take their foot off the gas, the hidden excuses that sabotage momentum, and how a small shift in discipline, intention, and vision right now can create the breakthrough that defines your next year. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Schedule a high-performance hypnotherapy and mindset coaching session with Paul here. Learn more about mindset and performance coaching for real estate agents here. Book a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call here. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Garrett Maroon talks about how he built a successful real estate career through persistence, referrals, and staying true to his chosen approach despite industry pressure. Garrett discusses the importance of authenticity in business emphasizing that being authentic attracts the right clients, supports better relationships, and leads to more fulfillment in work and life. Next, Garrett how incorporating his Christian faith into his work helped form meaningful connections and a unique brand identity. Garrett also talked about how forming and participating in supportive groups around shared interests or backgrounds is the key to professional growth and personal support. Last, Garrett talks about achieving work-life balance and redefining success. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Garrett Maroon can be reached at garrett@210collective.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Jill Preschel talks about her career journey and mentorship focusing on transition between roles, and emphasis on coaching, mentorship, and being coachable. Jill shares strategies and tips for real estate agents on building connections with developers, and showing expertise. Jill also discusses changing buyer expectations, emphasizing the importance of property fundamentals. Last, Jill talks about leveraging behavioral insights, simplifying data for clients, and employing AI in your business. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Jill Preschel can be reached at (908) 415-5418 and jill@serhant.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Courtney Poulos talks about her background and journey, starting with her early education to how she transitioned into real estate and built her business. Courtney emphasizes the importance of client experience and high-quality service. Next Courtney discusses various AI tools, focusing on both their impact and limitations in real estate processes. Courtney also talks about industry policies, listing practices & market structure. Last, Courtney discusses industry trends and challenges and the future direction of real estate. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Courtney Poulos can be reached at courtney@acme-re.com.  This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Jeff Biebuyck talks about his transition from entertainment to real estate and how this experience influenced building a successful real estate career. Jeff also talks about team building and leadership and shares strategies for recruiting and developing top agents. Next, Jeff discusses adapting to market changes focusing on the effects of natural disasters and insurance crises, diversification strategies, and outlook on the future real estate market. Last, Jeff discusses technology and innovation in real estate and the impact of AI on authenticity in service. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Jeff Biebuyck can be reached at jeffery.biebuyck@compass.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Eithan Davidov, a savvy Queens-based Compass real estate broker, shares his insightful journey into the competitive NYC market. He discusses the impact of the FAIR Act on rental commissions and how it redefines broker fees. Eithan highlights his successful prospecting strategies and his team's unique training focused on adding value. He also dives into the integration of AI for enhanced communication, and how local expertise builds trust. His ambitious vision includes achieving a $100 million sales goal, driven by a deep commitment to client relationships.

In this episode Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg discusses what separates the people who are making a lot of money through video in their business from the rest. Kim also discusses the 3 things that hold you back from leveraging video and explains how to overcome this. Last, Kim talks about the importance of a video content strategy. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Please enroll for Kim’s Real Estate Video Kickstart and 10-Day Video Challenge here. Sign up for Kim’s “5 Videos Every Real Estate Agent Must Make to Sell More Homes“. Follow Kim on Instagram. Subscribe to Kim on YouTube. Listen to Kim’s 5 minute mini-master classes on marketing every Friday on The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg podcast. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.