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R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast

R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast
Author: Shane Kilby and Duane Murphy
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🎙️ Welcome to the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, hosted by Shane Kilby & Duane Murphy ! Each week, we bring you actionable tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help real estate professionals thrive. From lead generation and marketing to negotiation and mindset, we cover it all. Perfect for agents looking to grow, learn, and succeed. New episodes drop every week —don’t miss out! Subscribe, share, and join the conversation. Let’s elevate your real estate game!
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Send us a text If you’ve ever said “the leads suck,” this one’s for you. Shane & Duane sit down with longtime tech insider Randy Carroll alumni of Commissions Inc. (CINC) and Chime/Lofty now the growth engine behind Ruuster, a lead-nurture platform built to mine the gold already sitting in your database. Randy breaks down the 19-month buy cycle (and why most systems stop nurturing at 6–12 months), how teams end up repurchasing the same lead through referral portals, and why your o...
Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of coaching and mentorship in shaping successful careers. Discover how guidance from experienced mentors can unlock potential, provide valuable insights, and accelerate professional growth. Join us as we explore real-life stories and expert advice on building meaningful mentor-mentee relationships that drive career success. 🎙 Thank You for Tuning in to the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast! We appreci...
Send us a text From apple orchards to award-winning broker, Mike Blake’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this powerhouse episode of Real Estate Agent Life, Shane and Duane sit down with their longtime friend and fraternity brother to uncover how Mike went from patenting products and selling his first $50k home… to running a 200+ transaction team pacing over 350 deals a year. Mike drops game-changing insights on: Why business plans fail (and how his daily screenshot habit keeps ...
Send us a text What happens when a former logistics expert burns out on corporate America and sets his sights on real estate? You get Eric Meldrum—a team leader, content creator, and visionary who turned YouTube videos into a multi-state lead magnet. In this episode, Eric joins Shane and Duane to share: How he went from startup life and SaaS dreams to real estate success in Michigan and FloridaThe secrets behind his evergreen YouTube strategy that drives millions in productionThe mindset ...
Send us a text Guntersville native. Lakefront expert. 600+ transactions. In this episode, we sit down with Rusty Glines, a top-producing Alabama agent who turned a factory job into a lakefront real estate empire. Rusty shares how a copy of Rich Dad Poor Dad sparked a total career reinvention—and how he built a brand of results rooted in faith, family, and work ethic. We cover: His leap from manufacturing to real estate successWhy he walked away from brokerage ownership (and how it chang...
Send us a text What happens when a powerhouse agent accidentally stumbles into real estate… and ends up building a legacy? In this raw and refreshing episode of the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, Liz Power opens up about what most won’t: the burnout, the emotional battles, the costly mistakes—and how she turned it all into a coaching empire rooted in mentorship, education, and emotional regulation. If you’ve ever questioned the grind, struggled to find balance, or wondered if yo...
Send us a text Glenn S. Phillips didn’t set out to lead one of America’s fastest-growing niche brokerages. But when a broken tech company with two fatal flaws and zero capital showed up on his doorstep, he and his wife Doris didn’t just fix it… They reimagined real estate from the ground up. In this jaw-dropping episode of the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, Glenn joins Shane and Duane for a no-BS, front-row seat into what it really takes to build something timeless in a world obsess...
Send us a text In this powerful episode of Real Estate Agent Life, broker/owner Hannah NeSmith joins Shane and Duane to unpack what it really takes to grow a thriving boutique brokerage, raise a family, and lead with resilience. You’ll hear how she: Built her company from scratch in a brand-new state with zero connectionsOvercame self-doubt and found strength through discomfortLeads with honesty, service, and tough loveBalances motherhood with high-level leadership—and makes no apologies ...
Send us a text In this raw and riveting episode of R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life, we sit down with Scott Botelho, a former correctional officer turned million-dollar real estate producer and transformational leader. Scott takes us on a rollercoaster journey — from working inside a prison at 19, building a network marketing empire, and battling a hidden addiction… to completely rebuilding his life, hitting rock bottom, and rising to become the #1 RE/MAX agent in Massachusetts and a top team ...
Send us a text What if success in real estate wasn’t about selling more homes… …but about designing a life you don’t want to escape from? This week on the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, we sit down with our brother, industry veteran, and quiet powerhouse Bret Johnson — a 21-year real estate pro who’s done it all: brokerages, teams, tech, market crashes, reinvention… and finally freedom. Bret unpacks: ✅ How he built a business that runs 90% on referrals (without buying leads) ✅ W...
Send us a text She bought her first home at 19. Failed the mortgage test. Took the leap anyway. Now she’s 26 and closed nearly 200 loans and $38M in volume—in the middle of a “down market.” In this episode, Shane Kilby and Duane Murphy sit down with the unstoppable Chloe Brewer, better known as “YourMortgageGirl,” to uncover how she built a powerhouse mortgage business from scratch—armed with grit, hustle, and heart. 🔥 Her wild journey from a scooter-riding retail clerk to top producer ...
Send us a text EPISODE DESCRIPTION: What happens when you grow up in real estate… but decide to build it your own way? In this episode of the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, we sit down with Ford Duncan, a sharp-minded, no-excuses real estate entrepreneur who’s rewriting the playbook — blending family business roots with a modern, fearless mindset. From stepping into the family brokerage with a fresh perspective to navigating wins, losses, and everything in between, Ford shares...
Send us a text What happens when your first day in real estate becomes one of the most tragic days in American history — and your life is shaken to its core just two years later? In this unforgettable episode of R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life, we sit down with John Tiller, founder of F4 Realty brokered by Real, motivational speaker, team leader, and the heart behind Tiller Family Ministries. John pulls back the curtain on his journey from banking to real estate, building a 500+ transaction...
Send us a text They’re the same person—and her name is Kymerlee Music. In this raw and inspiring episode of the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, Shane and Duane sit down with Kymerlee (that’s K-Y-M-E-R-L-E-E, y’all) Music, associate broker with the MPG Team at Real Broker in Glynn County, Georgia. And what unfolds is nothing short of incredible. 🔥 How she got licensed in 8 days while working 72-hour shifts on the ambulance 🔥 Her rise from trauma-filled beginnings to building a top...
Send us a text This week on the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, we’re diving deep with someone who proves that starting from scratch doesn’t mean starting small. Meet Dr. Ben Spears—chiropractor-turned-real estate powerhouse, speaker, podcaster, and co-founder of Brokerpreneur and Prime Real Estate Coaching. In this honest, hilarious, and high-value episode, Dr. Ben shares how he: Moved to Tampa with zero sphere of influence and went under contract on Day OneClosed 30 transactions hi...
Send us a text Unlocking Legacy, Sobriety & 1,000 Deals: The Real Estate Life of Steve Valentine Guest: Steve Valentine | Phoenix, AZ | @SteveDValentine 💥 From flipping 1,000 homes to flipping his life, Steve Valentine drops jaw-dropping wisdom on real estate, relationships, rehab, and real ROI. In this powerful and wildly transparent episode, Shane and Duane sit down with Arizona real estate titan Steve Valentine, who’s spent over 26 years in the game — and learned how to play it his way...
Send us a text If you’re ready to level up, this is the episode you don’t want to miss. In this fire-packed conversation, we sit down with Sean Zubor, co-founder and managing partner of Stonehaus Realty, one of Canada's fastest-growing real estate brokerages. Sean drops a masterclass on what it really takes to scale your business from the trenches to the top — and how to build an empire that empowers others to win big. From his humble beginnings as a former MMA fighter and car salesman to clo...
Send us a text In this insightful episode, Shane Kilby and Duane Murphy sit down with Brent King, Vice President and CEO of Integrity Mortgage Group (IMG), for a candid conversation about the realities of the mortgage industry and how it intertwines deeply with real estate. Brent shares his personal journey—from knocking on doors to collect payments, to becoming a dynamic leader in lending. He opens up about overcoming personal and professional challenges, reveals what he's learne...
Send us a text What happens when you’re born into a real estate dynasty but refuse to take the easy road? You build your own empire from scratch. In this episode of The R.E.A.L. Podcast, we sit down with Parker Gailey, VP of Sales & Expansion at Gailey Enterprises Real Estate. Despite coming from a powerhouse real estate family, Parker chose to forge his own path in a market where he knew NO ONE. ✔️ How Parker went from zero connections to leading a 20+ agent team in a competitive market ...
Send us a text 🔥 In this episode of the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, we sit down with none other than the powerhouse herself, Courtney Embry! 🔥 Courtney isn’t just a co-founder of BrickDriven Realty—she’s a 17+ year real estate veteran, mentor, coach, and industry leader who has shaped the careers of countless agents. Her journey from a $21,000-a-year city job to running a thriving brokerage is nothing short of inspirational. 🚀 Inside this episode, we cover: ✅ How a layoff at 22 p...
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