Business Happy Hour: Recent Episodes
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On today's show, we have ILLY from X-Force Body. They are celebrating eight years in business in Tampa and 10 years in Palm Harbor. All you need is two days a week 20 minutes a day to change your body and mind forever. Also, we have a great opportunity for someone to sell their home in South Tampa on today's show.
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KSEN and Frank celebrate 250 years of freedom in America and we talk about some amazing real estate statistics that you would not believe… We also give away up to $1400 to all of our listeners. Stay tuned to find out how to win this.
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On today's show Ryan Gorman joins Ksen and Frank, and we discussed the world politics and the price of oil and how this affects your pocketbook and your local economy. At the end we discussed the property tax amendment for the state of Florida and we also discuss some very interesting statistics on the local Florida condo market.
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Episode Highlights: Real Estate Insights and Mortgage Tips
This week on the Business Happy Hour, Ksenia Akishna is joined by special guests Summer Baker and Abel Carrasco, two experienced real estate agents and mortgage experts. In this engaging episode, they dive into the world of real estate and mortgage advice, sharing valuable insights and tips for buyers and sellers.
The conversation covers a range of topics, from the importance of working with a good real estate agent to the challenges of navigating multiple offers and the benefits of down payment assistance programs. Summer and Abel share their expertise on how to craft a winning offer, including the importance of building rapport with the listing agent and being prepared to negotiate. They also discuss the pros and cons of down payment assistance programs and how they can impact a buyer's financial situation.
One of the key takeaways from this episode is the importance of doing your due diligence when working with a real estate agent or lender. The hosts emphasize the need to research and vet potential agents and lenders to ensure you're working with someone who is knowledgeable, responsive, and professional. They also stress the importance of being prepared and having a clear understanding of your financial situation before making an offer on a home.
If you're thinking of buying or selling a home, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear Ksenia, Summer, and Abel share their expertise and insights on the world of real estate and mortgage advice. From navigating multiple offers to understanding down payment assistance programs, they cover it all. Don't miss this informative and engaging episode of the Business Happy Hour!
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Today Frank and KSEN talk with Chris ZIEBELL the Broker owner of Realty one group in Clearwater, Florida about what is luxury real estate? What does the market look like currently for both types of properties? How about waterfront? We also give out a few pocket listings, so listen up.
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Frank talks about the listing of his own house that someone is going to get very lucky if they purchase. We are also offering 1% off of your interest rate for the first year at no charge. Reach out today for a showing or to talk to Frank directly at 813-765-1239 via Text
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today we have Jeff Sutliff from Realty one group on the show. He is new to real estate, but not to business in general. We have some great advice for you guys as both sellers and buyers on how to make sure your house sells and you get the best deal as a buyer.
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Today's show Frank and KSENIA interview DYLAN McLeod, the broker owner and investor with find your paradise real estate who has joined by Tyler Cabral branch manager for Lincoln Lending Group. We talk about market statistics we talk a couple new listings that you can jump on before anyone else and whether now is the time to list and what you should list for?
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Rick Maguire joins us. He is a client of Lincoln Lending Group who closed on his Reverse Mortgage in September 2025 he is here to tell you about his personal experience and tell you if you should or should not consider a Reverse Mortgage!
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Today, KSENIA and Frank talk about the different areas in Pinellas County and how the price point differs we also tell you how you can buy a house in Pinellas Park and have a payment under $2700 a month with no money down 101.5% financing you don't have to be a first time homebuyer and all you need is a 600 credit score
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today's show we talk with a local Tampa real estate agent and get the opinion of Lori Santarsiere broker associate from coastal properties ... FYI, the market in certain areas is going up and not down. Learn more on today's show.
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today Frank the Bank and KSENIA talk about how different each neighborhood can be when it comes to days on market and home prices and in the fourth segment, we go over the foremost, creative investment and commercial loan products available in the market
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On today’s show, we talk about how home prices on the average having increased almost 10% in our counties, but don’t worry because we give you a strategy to get an interest rate as low as 4.25% on an FHA or VA loan and show you how to get $12,000 free money for closing cost and down payment with credit scores as low as 600… Ryan Zampino from Mihara And Associates is our guest
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Craig joins the show today to tell the story of his son Frank gross who gave it all and now this is your chance to give back please go to goldstar awareness.com to learn about the mission. There's also a golf tournament that we're talking about. If you don't know what a Goldstar family is today is the day to learn.
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today's show is all about awareness for veterans suicide and addiction. We are promoting operation elevate a climb to the top of Mount Everest. You can donate at SGT Anthony.org our guests are Lieutenant Colonel Matt, David and Gary Burden two of the climbers who will make it to the top for this great cause.
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have you ever wanted to live forever but you did not know where to start? The science is real tune in To today's show/podcast With Dr. deep sea to learn just a few of the things you can do to greatly expand your lifespan and your healthy life… Also learn the science and business of hyperbarics with Michelle Yagelski
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helping the Latin community and everyone T My and single parent households find the dream of homeownership with two of the best in the business Ana Vega and Mari Morales
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Today we get a perspective on an agent who only became an agent because the service he received on his listing many years ago was not up to his standards… If this story resonates with you, you must watch this show.
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Today’s show is a big mixture of fun. We start with learning facts about cocaine in sodas. We learn about the richest city in America in the early 1900s. We talk about the recent ice shooting and concealed carry and how we should bring the temperature down in our country and we end the show with some amazing market stats and it’s not what you think. Make sure you listen all the way to the end of this business happy hour show.
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All about hyperbaric medicine and how are you going to live to 110 years old? How about red light therapy? If you have always wondered about these things, this is the show for you!
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Ksenia and I talk about the real estate market in the fourth segment, we discuss some moves from the White House and how that may or may not affect you in your life, and the use of peptides in healing and Ksenia finds out what the RUT means.
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Frank and KSENIA, talk about their Christmas and New Year's events. Frank shares his story of separating his clavicle on a ski mountain in Europe and they talk about the effect on the US economy from the Venezuelan events.
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We talk about Christmas traditions what are you eating? Does Santa wrap the presence are we giving too many gifts and are you going to give your family $1 billion for Christmas?
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Today we talked to ILLY about what you should or shouldn't be doing around the holidays when it comes to eating and relaxing. What are your resolutions for your health? How about dry January? And what does it mean to be on time on today's show!
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today on the business happy hour Frank and KSENIA interview Ryan Zampino from Mihara & Associates we talked about Clickbait, we talk about a couple listings that you must hear about and we talk about the status of the current market as well as using social media to list your home don't miss this show
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Frank the Bank and KSENIA discuss the truth about the market. There is no click bait in this dojo… Home prices have been going up and there are more sales and transactions. Don't get fooled and be the last guy to buy in your neighborhood, you don't want to pay more watch the show to find out the right time.
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Mike Dickie Realtor and investor as well as Air Force veteran joins the show to tell his story of how you can get into multifamily investment right out of the military and be there at the right time to start your career. Don't make the mistakes he did listen to the show.
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Today Frank and KSENIA talk with Leon Smith from Mihara And Associates. We proved that the market is not down year over a year. We talk the card Business and give strategies for buyers and sellers in today's market
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James Wilder Jr Florida State/NFL/CFL football champion comes on the show to talk about his new Wilder sports Academy helping youth in Tampa Tampa Bay and the new football partnership they have… We are also going to be talking about veterans and VA loans because it's Veterans Day today and lastly, we will be discussing 50 year mortgage mortgages and if that is a good or bad idea as well as our real estate markets statistics with KSENIA from Mihara And Associates
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Today's show is all about veterans, specifically Goldstar families. We have Craig and Toni gross the founders of goldstarawareness.com, on the show to tell the story about their son Frankie, who gave it all for us.
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Heidi Odio joins the show to talk about niche markets in South Tampa and we talk about a listing in Apollo Beach on open water 8000 ft.² great deal. We also talk about kids growing up for Halloween!
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Dana McKay from The Ryan Gorman Show and her Realtor Paula Beckford Harrilal share tips on what not to do when buying a home or selling a home and we talk about some funny stories of what happens when you don't change your mail and you get threatened to go to jail
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Cristina Alonzo Florida’s A-Team, real estate and Ryan Owens mortgage, professional extraordinaire break, interest rates, statistics, and tell a story of tragedy to success, and in the fourth segment, we educate on pending short sales and how this could be a big win for both buyers and sellers
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Ksenia And Frank talk about the government shut down, the importance of listening to the professional no matter how much money you make, closing on short 15 day contracts and… Is the market changing right in front of us? Does the absorption rate tell us something about turning into a sellers market? You must listen to find out!
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Dana McKay, the co-host of the Ryan Gorman Show, joins us today to tell her radio story and her experience buying her first home by herself with Lincoln Lending Group. You can't miss this show!
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Do you need to build onto your home or maybe build an ADU in the backyard? How about preparing your home for a hurricane or to sell your home? The president of TOMCO solutions Tommy Whitehead is here to talk about all of these amazing solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.