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Author: Amanda Pohlman

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Welcome to Mind the Gap—the podcast with a British twist that simplifies the path to building a thriving residential real estate business, creating wealth & leaving legacies, falling in love with the power of passive income, and becoming the very best version of yourself.

I’m Amanda Pohlman—a British Expat turned Northeast Ohio industry leader. Over the past 20 years in the real estate space here in NE Ohio, I’ve built a top 10 real estate Team in NE Ohio, led collaborative Realtor masterminds since 2022, raised my family here, and built a reputation grounded in community, collaboration, and realizing big dreams. Surrounding myself with people who challenge me has helped me think bigger, dream deeper, and achieve more than I ever imagined. Your environment matters!

On this podcast, we’ll talk about real estate...of course—but we’ll also dive into the bigger picture. We’ll discuss market questions, share expertise, hear from innovators and mentors, and take on some of life’s hard truths. Real estate isn’t just about solving people’s problems—it’s about delivering the dream of homeownership and shaping the narrative of how real estate agents build last relationships in the communities we serve.

Collaboration among agents, brokers, teams, and brokerages is where our industry shines, and together, we can elevate the standard for everyone.

I'm launching free in person master classes in 2025 & offering more intentional masterminding & agent collaboration to purposefully grow every agents’ real estate businesses through the power of community ♾️

So join me on this exciting journey as we bridge the gap between where we are today and where our dreams can take us.
✨Let’s Mind the Gap together.

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Ready to build generational wealth? Amanda and Ethan from Podpopuli are here to show Gen Z why "later" is too late. Discover the mindset needed for early financial success, practical tips to start building wealth today, and how to leverage key opportunities like investing and homeownership. Tune in, let's mind the gap between where you are today, and where you can get to with a plan to transform your financial future!
Though they should have met in Hitchin in England and then again in the mid 1980's when they both lived in Daytona Beach Florida, fate finally brought Amanda and Ellie together in 2015 when their parallel worlds finally collided. Two proud British ex-pats, their paths finally crossed because of selling real estate, Ellie in Baltimore and Amanda in Cleveland. Now, almost a decade later, they relive their journeys in this lively episode brimming with energy, laughter, and that unmistakable British banter. They reveal the powerful lessons learned over their combined 20 years in real estate, highlighting the importance of relationships, community, giving back, and finding your tribe! As they would never say in England, this episode is spunky!
Life throws curveballs. But how we respond defines us. Amanda's daughter in law, Alexis, diagnosed with stage 3 cancer at 33, shows us how to bridge the gap between fear and truly living. Her story on Mind the Gap is a testament to resilience, gratitude, and the unexpected gifts that emerge when we face adversity. Join us for a conversation that will shift your perspective and inspire you because as Lex writes, "At the end of the day do we live fully or just survive? I want my children, my family and even my dog to have the best parts of me. When my dog was so happy to see me, did I remember to greet him with as much excitement as he did me or was I always being too busy?" Lex reminds us to embrace life's moments, to stop waiting for "someday," and to truly appreciate the things we often take for granted! Want to connect with Amanda or Alexis? Follow them on Instagram @mindthegap_realestate and @lex_e88
After a brief trip back across the pond in January, Amanda's back in the studio with her colleague & friend, Karen Downing, who is a licensed Realtor out of Hudson, Ohio for episode 10 of Mind the Gap. Since Karen also spent some time back in UK, and they share parallel stories around introducing their kids to the world of residential real estate recently, this episode is a delightful mix of Karen's own challenges last year and what effect our minds play on our spiral of self betrayal. Beware, this episode might have you rethink keeping promises to yourself & it lays out the steps you can take if you are stuck and for some reason you can't see the path to making progress in your life, your business, your relationships or on your journey to wealth! Bridging the gap might never seem so daunting again after you listen to the wisdom & nuggets that drop in this episode!
Welcome back to Mind the Gap, and today I'm incredibly excited to introduce you to someone who's not just a key member of my team, but also proven talent in the residential real estate industry: Laura Marotta! Laura joined forces with me back in 2019, and together we made some serious waves. We were the first Place Inc. real estate team in all of Ohio to launch here in this state and let me tell you, she was instrumental in making that launch a success. Laura brings her amazing energy and brilliant talent to everything she does, and it truly shows in the results she’s achieved since joining our team. But this episode isn't just about celebrating her wins. It's about uncovering the secrets to being part of a thriving team after being solo as an agent for so long, creating a killer culture working together, and owning your success! Laura's got some incredible insights to share on how vulnerability, authentic connection, and taking action can transform not just your business, but your life. Get ready for a dose of inspiration and real talk as Laura and I pull back the curtain... trust me you won’t want to miss this episode!
On this episode of Mind the Gap, I'm reunited with Kelly Stumphauzer from Transnational Property Investments. Funny how life works, isn't it? We first crossed paths a number of years ago, and now we're both back in the same neck of the woods on the Eastside of Cleveland, catching up on her incredible journey. Since the days when we first met and she was working for an investment firm, she's gone from being a successful investor real estate agent to a bonafide big time property investor who was featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal, and now she's launching her own brokerage & property management firm! Talk about coming full circle! We delve into her inspiring story, the lessons she's learned along the way, and the pivotal moments that shaped her career
It's Amanda flying solo in this episode of Mind the Gap! Kicking off 2025, Amanda celebrates two decades of industry experience in real estate and gives the vision of what's in store for her Mind the Gap vision with the podcast, the master classes and the masterminds for real estate agents in 2025.  Get ready to hear from inspiring guests who will share their best practices on everything from leveling up your business to prioritizing self-care and unlocking freedom with passive income. This episode is packed with Amanda's vision for the future for our industry & her part in adding value and as always, a healthy dose of motivation to help you achieve your goals. Local Realtors in NE Ohio. Register for our in person free master classes beginning in January at TimetoMindtheGap.com Or reach out to Amanda directly at her website www.Pohlmanteam.com
When you work in the hospitality business, you have the privilege of joining people as they celebrate the most joyful of moments in their lives. Human connection is hospitality. Our impact on others can be priceless when we are in the business of serving other people. These parallels are noted as Gia and Amanda talk about how real estate started as the catalyst to their friendship and they dive into how genuinely engaging with people and serving up an unforgettable experience leans into the remarkable power we can offer of giving people more than they expect. People will forget what you do,they'll forget what you said, but they'll never forget how you made them feel!
Amanda interviews her colleague Jennifer Feagan Owner of Infinity Title agency in Independence Oh. Their lively discussion covers creating habits around who you want to be, choosing to go "big" & Jennifer's journey in the real estate space. They discuss how the way to make your present better is to make your future bigger! Mind the Gap Master classes begin January 9th at the Infinity Title Training Room on Rockside Road in Independence! 
Amanda discusses life, real estate, wealth building and more with one of her favorite colleagues and friends in the real estate world, Laura Myers.
Building a brand is like navigating the London Underground—minding the gap, but also embracing that the destination should be clear & predictable for those listening so the audience know where this is going and what to expect! All aboard! 🚊   In this episode, Amanda, interviews Lauren Racano, an emerging talent on the social media marketing and branding platform. Together they discuss how Mind The Gap was born and some great tips on creating brand awareness and how to engage and interact with the desired audience.    Both Amanda and Lauren will be hosting a free 1 hour CE class at the Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors  “Lunch and Learn” series on December 11.  If you are a Realtor who belongs to the ACAR local  Realtor board, this is a great way to dip your toes in for some learning and education from these two Realtors at the Pohlman Team at:  www.KWLivingPohlmanteam.com If you are a licensed real estate professional who belongs to ACAR here’s the link to Register for the class at ACAR 
Amanda breaks down the meaning of MTG, the history of her career, how to make substantial change, finding opportunities, how to seek answers, and much, much more!
Amanda kicks things off by detailing her journey to the States, what made her fall in love with Northeast Ohio, the challenges for a real estate newbie, why investing in properties is the best decision you will make, and much, much more!
A sneak peek at what's ahead on MTG...