The Grow or Plateau Podcast: Recent Episodes
Chris Madden
The Grow or Plateau Podcast we discuss how Licensed Real Estate Salespeople have grown their business. Whether it's mailers, referrals or utilizing social media, we dive into learning more about what works and what hasn't worked for them in growing their real estate sales business.
On this episode we have Brian Hurst out of Bradenton Florida. On this episode, Brian takes us through navigating the Florida real estate market and how he showcases his expertise to clients.
On this episode we have Leslie Cannon out of Georgia. Originally from San Francisco, Leslie takes us through what works for her and what doesn’t in growing her business.
On this episode we have Grace from Palm Beach County. Today, she takes us through managing her team which consists of agents in all 5 Boroughs of New York as well as her team in Florida. We also dive into social media, discussing her course 30 days to 10K.
On this episode we have Felicha Rosado from NY. After being a NYPD officer for 5 years, she takes us through her journey of changing careers to real estate. On this episode, we discuss what’s working for her and what isn’t in growing her business.
Today we have Cori McNichols’s out of Clearwater Florida. On this episode Cori takes us through her real estate journey including how she uses social media to grow her business and how the content she produces allows people to know like and trust her.
On this episode we have Sharon Frank from NY. Today she takes us through her 26 year career in real estate which spans finance, development and sales.
On this episode we have James from Buffalo, NY. Today hetakes us through how he utilizes social media to grow his team and also his business.
On this episode we have Evan Kessler from Ft. LauderdaleFlorida. Today, he takes us through how he utilizes social media along with some other things that have worked well in growing his business.
Today we have Brittany Knight from Florida. On this episode,Brittany dives into how her love for her community positively impacted her business.
On this episode we have Suzette Berkhalter from Orlando Florida. Today we dive into what she's done to grow her presence online including the strategies she's used to build her real estate business.
Shayla is a hard working sales professional dedicated to providing superior service to each and every client. Her goal is to become your realtor for life by providing the best service possible from contract to closing and beyond.
On this episode we have Josiah Smith from Buffalo, NY. Today, he discusses what he's going to be leaning into content wise this year and beyond.
On this episode we have Nichole Dawson from NY. Today she takes us through how being around her parents led her to becoming a business owner.
On this episode of the grow or plateau podcast we have Joseph Mooradian and Patrick Mullaney from South Florida. Today, we talk about their journey to and through real estate including a cool way they utilize BomBomb
Today we have Jacquelyn Ingram from Jacksonville Florida. On this episode, she talks about her experience in Thailand as well as her time in other areas of the U.S. has helped her with her real estate business.
On this episode we have Linda Brand. Linda is licensed in both Florida and Michigan and is a certified mentor with over 30 years of experience. Today, we dive into how she grows her real estate business but also, we learn more about her podcast.
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On this episode we have Chad from Orlando Florida. Chad has amassed over 18K Instagram followers and on this episode he takes us through how conversations online have led to business.
On this episode we have Lindsay Berardi from Westchester County in New York. Prior to becoming a realtor, Lindsay has over 10 years of TV marketing experience at New York's top station. On this episode, she takes us through how that experience translated to growing her real estate.
Today we have Shannon from Tampa Florida. On this episode, Shannon takes us through what she’s done to build her business and her brand.
On this Episode of the Grow or Plateau Podcast we havePhoebe Altman from Merrick, NY. Today, Phoebe dives into what works for her and what hasn’t in growing her business along with talking about some goals she has sent for 2024.
To Phoebe, real estate, the idea of owning your own piece of this planet, has always represented freedom and prosperity. With this idea in mind, she bought her first property when she was 16 years old. Now, Phoebe takes great pride in being able to help othersdo the same.
Phoebe had great success owning and running a Fire Island beach property for many years. She was involved in every aspect of planning and arranging people’s memorable dream vacations, including sales, maintaining the property, and making sure all of their needs were met throughout their stay. She is involved in the wonderful Bellmore-Merrick community where she is proudly raising her kids. She served on the school board budget committee and was a liaison between the PTA and school board. As a former personal trainer with an exclusive New York clientele, Phoebe has the discipline, drive and creativity to achieve your real estate results. Phoebe employs these strong leadershipskills to find her clients the perfect home.
Phoebe is known for her warmth, work ethic, and her win-win attitude. She is compassionate, creative and driven to assist others with their real estate pursuits. She provides personal, professional, and knowledgeable service while giving advice and guidance along the way, treating your transaction as if it is her own. Her clients receive unparalleled attention and a tailored real estate experience to fit their goals and desires - whether that be buying, selling, investing, or renting. Phoebe has always believed in having a vision and attaining it, and this new chapter at world-renowned Douglas Elliman enables her to do this for her clients and help them fulfill their dreams
On this episode we have twin sisters Ariel and Hailey from Cape Coral Florida. On this episode they take us through working as a team and selling the Florida lifestyle online with the content they produce.
Today we have Danielle Zumpano from Westchester County, NY.On this episode, Danielle takes us through how she showcases the areas she works in to attract potential clients and turn those conversations into closed deals.
On this episode we have Shatay Hendricks from Davie, Florida. Shatay has a passion for teaching financial literacy to all clients sothey can achieve generational wealth. This all comes from her own experience of being a first generation home buyer. On this episode, Shatay takes us through how she educates her clients on the power of real estate.
Today we have Corey Moran from Rochester, NY. Corey had a 20year career hosting and co hosting radio shows in Albany and Virginia Beach before returning to Rochester. Using this experience, Corey bridges the personal interactions he had with his shows listeners to relationships he builds with his clients
One this episode we have Charles Olsen who started his real estate careers in New York City on the technology side as an IT professional focused on helping agents sell real estate. Believing that the internet provides exceptional value to clients in terms of helping navigate the homebuying process, he turned his attention helping buyers and sellers directly. On this episode, Charles dives into how his past experience in IT helps his business today.
On this episode we have Shelly Osborne from WinterparkFlorida. Shelly works to simplify the homebuying process by equipping her clients with information. In addition to this, she uses social media to showcase the lifestyle of where she lives, works and plays.
On this episode we have James Reyes from Rochester NY. James’s first priority with clients is to add value making sure each client he works with has an amazing experience. On this episode, he takes us through how he integrates social media into that mission.
On this episode we have Stephany Negron from Rochester, NY. Stephany takes us through what works for her on social media, what doesn't and how her experience in customer service translated to real estate.
On this episode we have Kam Capozzi from Rochester NY. Kam was ranked by Property Shark as one of the top agents on social media in the Rochester area. On this episode, she takes us through what her strategies were and what works for her in growing her business with Instagram.
Today we have Maggie Coleman from Rochester, NY. Maggie is very active on social media amassing nearly 2000 followers on Instagram alone. On this episode, she takes us through how Instagram has grown her business.
On this episode we have Caitlin O’Connor from Rochester NY. On this episode, Caitlin takes us through what has worked for her and what hasn’t in growing her business.
On this episode of the Grow or Plateau Podcast we have Aaron Abbadie from Orlando Florida. After earning his degree from the University of Central Florida, Aaron discovered a passion for real estate and entered the industry immediately after graduation. In this episode, Aaron takes us through how he started and continues to grow his business.
On this episode we have Matt Leicht from Sarasota Florida. Matt dives into how he uses YouTube and long form content to bring in content referrals. These YouTube referrals have equated to several million in production in just the last year. On this episode, Matt takes us through how he created a referral system on YouTube.
On this episode of the Grow or Plateau podcast we have Alex Valencia from Coldwell Banker in Tampa Florida. Originally from California, her most recent travels have led her to her new permanent home in Tampa. On this episode Alex dives into how she uses technology in growing her business.
Today we have Kate Howard, originally from Iowa, she now lives in the Sarasota area and is licensed in both Iowa and Florida. Kate currently owns several investment properties and is consistently looking to grow her portfolio. This means joining different investment groups and meetups around the Sarasota area. This is just one thing Kate does to grow her portfolio and business.
On this episode of the grow or plateau podcast we have Kelly Loya out of Sarasota/Bradenton Florida area. Within the last year, Kelly made the move to Florida full time. With no contacts or circle of influence to rely on, she takes us through how she’s growing her business right at the ground floor.
On this episode we have Lisa McBride from Sarasota Florida. Originally from Kansas, Lisa quickly established herself as a top ranking agent in the region. In Kansas, she was awarded Realtor of the Year in 2007 and later would take an opportunity in Virginia as a team leader. Since moving to Sarasota, Lisa has put a large focus on social media, amassing over 7000 subscribers on YouTube. On this episode, she breaks down how she did it.
Today we have Nikki Weiss from REAL Brokerage in Sarasota FL. Nikki is the team CEO for Sarasota Home Specialists and was awarded top team for 4 years running. Originally from the Midwest, Nikki takes us through how she built her team to one of the top producing real estate teams in Sarasota FL.
On this episode we have Dan MacKinnon from Sarasota Florida. Originally from New Hampshire, Dan started his first business prior to the 2008 financial crisis. After selling his advertising agency and tourism events company he and his wife decided to move to Florida. With no circle of influence to rely on, Dan used his advertising experience to develop a social media strategy to start and grow his real estate business. On this episode, he tells us how he did just that.
On this episode we have Anthony Hamilton from Rochester NY. Upon graduating High School, Anthony enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. in May 2013 as a landing support specialist. In October 2016 he earned the rank of Sergeant leading more than 55 marines. This gave Anthony his first experience with what it means to be a leader. He translated that experience to his real estate business. On this episode, he shares what works for him and what doesn’t.
On this episode of the we have Laruen Mathews from Jupiter Florida. Lauren has over 15 years of business and leadership experience and credits her skillset to the entrepreneurial background of her family. On this episode Lauren takes us through how she started in real estate and what some of her goals are for this year and into the future.
On this episode of the Grow or Plateau Podcast we have Kelly Roche from Rochester, NY. Kelly has been recognized by Property Shark as the #4 ranked Realtor on Social Media in Rochester. She takes us through how she utilizes social media to get her clients homes as much exposure as possible but also to educate current and potential clients on the buying and selling process.
Today we have Melissa Salazar from the Robert Slack team in Dunedin FL. Melissa has seen her business take off by utilizing social media. On this episode we go through how she got started in real estate, what she's doing to grow her business and what some of her goals are for this year and beyond.
On this episode of the Grow or Plateau Podcast, we have Chris Lake from Exit Realty outside Binghamton, NY. On this episode Chris takes us through what works for him but also, what hasn’t in growing his business.
Today we have Seana Caine from Re/Max in Rochester NY. Seana was ranked in the top 100 agents on Social Media in New York State by Property Shark on this episode, Seana takes us through what works for her and how she goes about utilizing social media to grow her business.
Today we have Morgan Jennings from Acropolis Realty Group in Syracuse, NY. Morgan was nominated for the prestigious GSAR Shinning Star Award in 2022 and was also named the top 15 agents on social media by Property Shark in 2021. On this episode Morgan takes us through how she uses social media to grow her business.
On this episode of the Grow or Plateau Podcast we have Jake Kippen from Rooftop Realty in Syracuse, NY. Prior to becoming a real estate salesperson Jake was a loan officer at a credit union. Since making the switch, Jake is focused on educating his clients on both the lending side as well as the home purchasing side.
Today we have Josh Webster from Hunt Real Estate in Syracuse NY. Josh was a panelist in last year's social media summit and in this episode he takes us through what works for him.
On this episode of the grow or plateau podcast we have Ryan Millard from Coldwell Banker Prime Properties in Syracuse NY. Ryan shows us how he grew his business exponentially using humorous pieces of content on both Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
On this Episode we have Marianne Kawelo from Hunt Real Estate in Syracuse, NY. Marianne has consistently been in the top 5 rankings for agents on social media. She has a large presence on Instagram and YouTube and these platforms have accounted for 15% of her business in 2022. She takes us through how she utilizes these platforms.
On this episode of the Grow or Plateau Podcast we have Cory Lawson from Howard Hanna. He joins us to discuss how he uses social media and how its impacted his business. Cory is a Real Estate Agent in Central NY and also recently became a Certified Instructor teaching social media classes for CE credits.
On this episode of the grow or plateau podcast we have Kelly Hall from EXP. Kelly is a realtor in Central New York and also a certified EXP Mentor and also a Certified Home Selling Advisor. On this podcast Kelly takes us through how she uses social media to provide value to her clients and grow her business.
On this episode of the Grow or Plateau Podcast we have Tyler Marschall from Real Broker in Syracuse, NY. Tyler is a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and investor along with being the director of sales and content of a social media company. On this podcast, we dive into what works for him and how he utilizes social media and content creation.