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23Jan

Crazy Sh*t in Real Estate : Chris Wright

January 23, 2025

This episode is packed with powerful insights, candid stories, and inspiration for anyone ready to embrace who they truly are, so tune in!

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #171: Reed Goossens

24Oct

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #171: Reed Goossens

October 24, 2019
14:51 MINS

Are you interesting in real estate investing? Reed Goossens, a serial entrepreneur, real estate advisor, speaker, and author, gives us some straight talk about what to consider when investing in real estate. Listen in to learn the strategies he implemented to improve cash flow, protect investments, and build his American Dream. 

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #170: Toria Brown

17Oct

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #170: Toria Brown

October 17, 2019
17:20 MINS

It’s not often that someone has to kick down the door of their own home! Toria Brown, a REALTOR® of three and a half years in Shenandoah Valley, VA, had to do just that when her property was incorrectly listed as foreclosed. Luckily, she had a great network and support system and was able to clear things up with a lawyer – and still flip the property quickly! Tune in to hear Toria’s advice on what to look for when searching for your agent, lender, and inspector dream team.

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #169: Bill Hamburg

10Oct

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #169: Bill Hamburg

October 10, 2019
17:59 MINS

If it’s not icicles inside a flooded house it’s a tricky sale with a prejudiced client! Bill Hamburg, a REALTOR® in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is back on the show and ready to share another story and some more crazy shit. This time around, he’ll share how he talked someone with a “For Sale By Owner” sign to let him list their property – not without some hiccups, of course! Tune in to hear how Bill marketed a house on a highway, handled a prejudiced client, and overcame a failed septic inspection.

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #168: Scott Smith

3Oct

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #168: Scott Smith

October 3, 2019
19:18 MINS

Are your assets, LLCs, and investment processes a “Royal” mess? Scott Smith of Royal Legal Solutions, a firm that provides asset protection for real estate investors, shares why his inspiration for building his business stemmed from his own need. Listen in to learn why he uses a series LLC, how he scaled quickly, and what he created so he could work smarter – not harder. 

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #167: Katie Townsend

26Sep

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #167: Katie Townsend

September 26, 2019
16:57 MINS

Public Service Announcement: Please keep your junk in your pants or in your trunk. Seem obvious? Not to Katie Townsend’s client! Katie’s a long-time REALTOR® in Parsons, Tennessee who learned a valuable lesson about safety early in her career. Tune in to hear what she saw, what she learned, and why she’s a better professional because of it. 

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #166: Aaron Fragnito

19Sep

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #166: Aaron Fragnito

September 19, 2019
20:12 MINS

I’m sorry, did you say Sunset Avenue or Gun-set Avenue? Aaron Fragnito, founder of Peoples Capital Group and successful real estate investor, gives us the nitty-gritty truth about being a landlord. Tune in as he shares about his greatest challenges, biggest shocks, and most valuable lessons that have shaped the way he runs his business today.

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #165: Jef Conn

12Sep

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #165: Jef Conn

September 12, 2019
20:40 MINS

What makes commercial real estate interesting? Jef Conn, an industrial, office and investment specialist, reveals how a company like Chick-fil-a chooses a location and why he’s always got some cash on-hand. Listen in to hear why he calls his competitors friends, why he wants a unified platform, and why he’s a con-man.

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #164: Steve Sims

15Aug

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #164: Steve Sims

August 15, 2019
30:45 MINS

Do you want to be your client’s real life Wizard of Oz and give them what they never even thought possible? Steve Sims, a speaker, coach, author and master of making things happen, has some invaluable advice for REALTORS® who really want to WOW their clients in today’s solution-based economy. Listen in to learn how you can give people more than what they want – even before they know it’s possible.

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #163: Paula Brahan

8Aug

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #163: Paula Brahan

August 8, 2019
13:28 MINS

Question: When do you know a listing appointment has taken a turn? Answer: When the conversation topic changes from the home to penises and circumcisions! You heard it here first, folks! Paula Brahan, a REALTOR® in Hattiesburg, MS, has been on the show before, but we had to bring her on again to share her most recent crazy shit. Listen in to find out what the heck happened – and learn what crazy things her client had been collecting.

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #162: Rod Meyer

1Aug

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #162: Rod Meyer

August 1, 2019
16:54 MINS

Want to imagine what a flooded home filled with 60 cats smells like? Well, no need to guess because Rod Meyer can tell you! Rod Meyer is a REALTOR® from Grand Forks, North Dakota whose whole family is in real estate. Tune in to hear about the destroyed “cat house” (that sold!) and the silly things he’s had to do to get approval from FHA appraisers.

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #161: Rose LaPira

25Jul

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #161: Rose LaPira

July 25, 2019
18:25 MINS

Today’s theme is “Be like Rose” – and soon you’ll find out why. Rose La Pira, a REALTOR® of 36 years in Bergen County, has some wise tips for newcomers in the industry. Listen in to learn her effective open house strategy, what she thinks about volunteer work, and why she’ll never photograph a house without a walkthrough and checklist again.

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #160: Candy Owens

18Jul

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #160: Candy Owens

July 18, 2019
19:12 MINS

Don’t sign eviction papers just because a deputy asks you to! Candy Owens, a REALTOR® in Chapel Hill, was showing a home when a deputy and an official came to the door and tried serving her eviction papers – despite the fact that she wasn’t the right person to be asking. Listen in to learn how Candy finally convinced them that she – and her clients – weren’t the homeowners, and learn why it’s so important for REALTORS® to know what’s going on in local politics.

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #157: Phil Treadwell

11Jul

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #157: Phil Treadwell

July 11, 2019
17:10 MINS

When’s the best time to discover that your spouse has 3 ex-husbands...and they’re all dead? Why, at the closing table, of course! Phil Treadwell, a regional manager and VP of development for Mason-McDuffie Mortgage, podcaster, and co-founder of the Industry Syndicate, didn’t see the black widow until her husband did, and even then, the property still closed. Listen in to find out what happened – and learn some useful parenting tips that’ll help you raise kids that aren’t assholes.

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #156: Bob Thompkins

27Jun

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #156: Bob Thompkins

June 27, 2019
16:34 MINS

What do you do when your client has to see a dragonfly to buy a house? You keep looking until you find one, of course! Bob Tompkins, a REALTOR® from Greenville, South Carolina, thought his client was a little quirky and unreasonable when she said a dragonfly was the sign she needed to decide on a home. Listen in to find out what happened – and learn how emotions and spirituality can play a part in people’s decision-making process, too.

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #155: Shirley Matlock

24Jun

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #155: Shirley Matlock

June 24, 2019
14:30 MINS

Are you having trouble making those W-2s look real? Shirley Matlock, REALTOR® of 28 years andCertified Residential Specialist, recently had a deal fall through because the client admitted he...

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #153: Amy Hedgecock

17Jun

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #153: Amy Hedgecock

June 17, 2019
19:53 MINS

We’re going to play a game on today’s episode! Amy Hedgecock, a third generation property manager in High Point, North Carolina, has a crazy story of when she managed a property for some California investors who never even saw it. When the owner of the property finally flew over to see the property, he was shocked, scared, and given a knife by a tenant for protection before entering a “vacant” unit. Listen in and try to find out where, exactly, things went wrong – and learn how to make sure this never happens to you or your clients!

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