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Run your real estate business like a boss. Join Side co-founder Hilary Saunders and Side managing broker Spencer Krull, as they chat with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and influencers such as Tim Collom, Pam Perry, and Katie Lance, to name a few. They’ll explore how these rebels of real estate faced their mistakes, embraced their strengths, boldly bet on themselves, and ultimately raised the bar in real estate. Tune in for actionable insights and inspiration (plus a few belly laughs) you c ...
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Pardon My Parsing Political Podcast is an upbeat, funny, and nerdy show with the goal of providing political and public policy information, education, entertainment. What we do that others podcasts don’t is take the words of the politicians – speeches, papers, and news releases - and breaking them down to the their basic form. A 25-page hour long speech becomes a 1.5 page outline after we parse it out. Then we discuss the facts, the message, and the overall impact of any given speech – while ...
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Change Agents are at the forefront of reshaping the ever-evolving world, harnessing the power of AI to revolutionize organizations and industries. They are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive meaningful change and inspire others to do the same. Immerse yourself in their captivating narratives, as they share their stories firsthand on the Change Agent CTO Podcast. Hosting these insightful conversations is Nathan Lasnoski, the CTO of Concurrency. As a dynamic professional services fi ...
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Stand Up for Fair Housing (with Jason Riveiro)
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Diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords to Jason Riveiro, CEO and executive director of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). They’re essential for shaking up the real estate industry. In this episode, Jason warns that the recent NAR settlement could hurt budget-conscious homebuyers. He urges real estate pr…
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Mobile-First Proptech? Appsolutely! (With Will Grewal and Robert Arauco)
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In this episode of Own It, we talk proptech with HomeStack co-founder and CEO Will Grewal and VP of Sales Robert Arauco. This tech-savvy twosome and their team are disrupting the real estate space — creating slick, custom-branded apps for agents, teams and brokerages. Tune in to hear the story behind HomeStack (including how they scored a year’s wo…
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Playing to Your Strengths (with Meshell Perry and Elaine Samaan)
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Meet Meshell Perry and Elaine Samaan, the dynamic duo behind Dogwood Real Estate. They once battled for the top spot at a big-box brokerage. Now, they’re “the yin to each other’s yang.” With Meshell as the listing agent and Elaine working with buyers, they’re dominating Jacksonville — closing 99 transactions in one year. The secret to their success…
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Navigating the Real Estate Industry (with Marcus Miller)
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You can take the man out of the Navy, but you can’t take the Navy out of the man. Case in point: Marcus Miller, who runs his company, Helm Real Estate, like a tight ship. In this episode, he shares how discipline, time management, and adaptability have helped his close-knit crew achieve success. But it’s not all smooth sailing. He also discusses th…
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Making Data Digestible (with Logan Mohtashami)
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Meet Logan Mohtashami, the "chart guy" who’s changing the real estate game. Starting as a high school basketball coach, he stumbled into mortgages through family ties. Now, as lead analyst for Housing Wire, he’s all about using data to decode the market. He's not just crunching numbers though; his podcast and socials are helping him spread his spot…
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Old-School Values, New-School Tech (with Joe Cruz and Lou Belisario)
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Get ready to meet Joe Cruz and Lou Belisario, the brains behind Revived Residential in Brooklyn. They're all about blending old-school community values with a fresh twist of social media savvy. In this episode, they dive into the vital role of personal branding and emphasize the importance of authenticity, honesty, and relationship-building in the …
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Breaking Down Commercial Real Estate Barriers (with Laura Alice Scaturro)
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Get ready to dive deep into the world of commercial real estate with Laura Alice, the powerhouse founder of Eve Capital. Laura shakes things up by shedding light on the lack of diversity in the industry and advocating for a sales force that mirrors its clientele. She's all about giving clients the info they need, and breaking down barriers between …
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Living the American Dream (with Carla Masse)
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As a child, Carla Masse learned the value of owning properties from her grandfather, who was a landlord in their small Brazilian village. After migrating to the U.S. as a young adult, Carla’s living the American Dream. Not only does she own investment properties, but also her business, Sunrizon Real Estate. In this episode, Carla shares her passion…
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The Importance of Coaching (with Kelli Griggs)
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Kelli Griggs is a “badass real estate agent,” a mother, a cancer survivor, a professional poker player and a hobby farmer. In this episode, the Navigate Realty founder talks about the importance of coaching, how it changed her approach to business, and how she’s using what she’s learned to help elevate others. She also shares why she’s grateful her…
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The Power of Positivity (with Brett Jennings)
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Real Estate Experts founder, coach and podcast host Brett Jennings is on a mission to change the culture of business and bring more love into the world. (Not totally surprising, considering he’s worked with both Deepak Chopra and Tony Robbins.) In this episode of Own It, he discusses the importance of embracing positivity, setting audacious goals, …
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How to Avoid Real Estate Burnout (with Danielle Lazier)
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In this episode of Own It, we chat with Danielle Lazier, the founder of San Francisco-based Vivre Real Estate, and a champion for fair housing and female-owned businesses. Danielle shares her thoughts on the recent NAR settlement and its potential impact on the industry. She also discusses her experience with career burnout (and how to beat it), an…
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Standing Out in a Sea of Sameness (with Heather Herr)
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Continuing our celebration of Women’s History Month, in this episode we’re joined by Heather Herr, the founder of Private Real Estate Collection. Heather talks about her passion for marketing and hosting community events, and offers tips for creating engaging social media content (The Team Herr Instagram account has 45.5K followers!). She also disc…
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Data as a Storyteller (with Leslie Appleton Young)
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In this episode, we're celebrating Women’s History Month with Leslie Appleton Young, a powerhouse in the industry. As former Chief Economist for the California Association of REALTORSⓇ, she's all about figuring out the story that data can tell and stresses the importance of data-driven opinions. But it’s not just about numbers; Leslie also dives in…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 29: Grant Ecker, Founder and Chairman of the Chief Architect Forum.
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Welcome back to the Change Agent Podcast with Nathan Lasnoski! Join us on an insightful conversation with Grant Ecker, the founder and chairman of the Chief Architect Forum, on the world of architecture, transformation, and the critical aspects of being a change agent. In this captivating conversation, Grant reveals the inspiration behind the creat…
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Affecting Change in Real Estate (with Jen Branchini & Melanie Barker)
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Helping us celebrate Women’s History Month are Jennifer Branchini, Regional VP for the National Association of REALTORSⓇ (NAR) and 2023 California Association of REALTORSⓇ (CAR) President, and Melanie Barker, 2024 CAR President. In this episode, they talk about female leadership and tackle tough issues like sexual harassment and diversity in the in…
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The Importance of Staging (with Ashley Provost)
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In this episode of Own It, Ashley Provost takes center stage. The staging expert and founder of Ashley Provost Design shares her journey into the industry and discusses the benefits of staging: attracting buyers, reducing a property’s days on market, and boosting the sale price (with a $4 return for every $1 invested). She delves into her approach …
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Growth & Giving Back (with Anthony Marguleas)
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Anthony Marguleas is the ultimate giver — and he’s built a growing team of agent-philanthropists at his company, Amalfi Estates. In this episode of Own It, he talks about the “two big whys” motivating him today: mentoring his agents to reach their goals and giving as much to charity as possible. (His company is a top donor to six different charitie…
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Creating a Happy Workplace (with Valerie Alexander)
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Valerie Alexander has been a waitress, a lawyer, an investment banker, and an executive at two startups. But, after witnessing misery at every job, she decided to become a happiness expert (and now writes and speaks about it). To her, a happy workplace is an inclusive one. In this episode, she shares practical tips for combating bias and fostering …
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Boost Your Market Intelligence (with Rick Sharga)
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Real estate thought leader Rick Sharga is known for his astonishingly accurate market predictions (and for his sense of humor, too). In this episode (recorded live at Side x Side 2024, where Rick took the Main Stage), the marketer-turned-market-intelligence-expert talks about data access, the role of influencers and misinformation in the industry, …
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 28: Brian Stockton, Principal at Liberty Advisor Group.
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In this episode of the Change Agent CTO Podcast, join host Nathan Lasnoski as he sits down with Brian Stockton, Principal at Liberty Advisor Group, for a fascinating discussion on all things M&A and technology. Brian discusses navigating high-pressure jobs, the role of technology in strategy, and his diverse experience working in a variety of indus…
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The Importance of Being “All In” (with Nneka Jenkins)
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Nneka Jenkins is a mother of six and the founder of Onyx Wealth Realty — her seventh baby. In this episode of Own It, the energetic momtrepreneur shares her journey from medical sales to real estate (with help from her mentor, Brett Jennings). She discusses the challenges she faced as a Black woman living and working in predominantly white areas — …
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Helping Agents Believe in Themselves (with Katie Kossev)
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Katie Kossev has always had a passion for lifting up others. She’s demonstrated it throughout her career across many facets of the real estate industry and, now, as Side’s managing broker of Texas. In this episode of Own It, she talks about her passion for helping agents discover and enhance their strengths, emphasizes community giving, and shares …
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Tim Rist is an unconventional thinker. In this episode of Own It, he chronicles his journey — from dropping out of high school at 15 to starting his own painting business and, eventually, founding DORE (Discover Oregon Real Estate). Tim shares the unique approaches and strategies he’s used to achieve success, including working with for-sale-by-owne…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 27: Kelly Aronson, Chief Digital Officer, SVP at Andersen Corporation
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Get ready to meet Change Agent, Kelly Aronson, the Chief Digital Officer of Andersen Corporation who is also known as the "Traveling CIO". In this captivating episode, Nathan and Kelly delve into a wide array of fascinating topics. They explore Kelly's remarkable journey, transitioning from a consulting career to leadership in the technology field.…
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The Power of Your Personal Brand (with Glennda Baker)
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Glennda Baker's sales career began with her selling beer out of the trunk of her car. Now the Atlanta-based agent is the self-proclaimed “Michael Jordan of real estate” with her own brokerage. In this episode of Own It, she talks about the importance of betting on yourself and developing a duplicatable system for success. She also discusses the pow…
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Small Biz, Big Impact (with David Oliphant)
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David Oliphant, founder of Ocean Blue Real Estate, is REALLY dedicated to revitalizing downtown Half Moon Bay. He fought City Hall to become the first and only real estate firm on Main Street and runs six other small businesses on the side (an art gallery, a gym, an Airbbnb, a costume shop, and a Vietnamese noodle window!). In this episode, he disc…
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Mike DelPrete, real estate thought leader, tech expert and author of “Adventures in Real Estate Tech,” is “truth obsessed.” His love of data stems from decades ago, when he would use spreadsheets when playing strategy games on the computer. Today, he’s channeling that passion to bring transparency to real estate. In this episode of Own It, he talks…
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Robert Ott, founder of Raintown Realty in Seattle, has a bit of a hero complex. He just wants to make the world a better place. And he does — by helping people make great real estate decisions and through his extensive humanitarian efforts, particularly in the special needs community. Join us as he discusses the flaws in the traditional brokerage m…
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Farming, for Real Estate Agents (with Meredith Fogle)
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Meredith Fogle, author of “Farming, for Real Estate Agents” and founder of The List Realty in the DC area, shares her journey from a solo producer to becoming the industry’s “queen of farming.” Tune in for her pro tips on how to develop your own farming strategies — like leveraging technology, creating systems, and getting involved in the community…
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The Transformative Power of Authenticity (with Emily Corning)
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Portland real estate powerhouse Emily Corning considers herself a “sensitive bulldog” — fierce when she needs to be, but very heart-led. When it came to branding her own company, Hustle and Heart Homes was the perfect moniker. In this episode of Own It, she talks about the transformative power of authenticity in business and personal life, and the …
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Reach Your Full Potential (with Debra Trappen)
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Debra Trappen wears many different hats: Community builder, entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, podcast host, Inman News contributor, and CAR WomanUp! consultant. But her intention is always the same: to help individuals overcome self-limiting beliefs and build successful businesses. In this episode of Own It, she talks about the power of authen…
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Creativity & Community Engagement (with Paul Ringon)
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Paul Ringon has always been an entrepreneur. After studying graphic design in college, he started his own creative agency. But after pulling too many all-nighters for his clients, he became burnt out and made a career switch to real estate. Now he’s applying his creative vision at his own real estate company, Ringon Homes. In this episode of Own It…
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It is with sadness that I post this episode, but at the same time I am glad that we had the opportunity to record it. The world was recently robbed of Kelly, but he left his mark not only on this show and his family, but the world. He was a personality, a friend, and everyone's cheerleader. I am going to miss Kelly a lot.…
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Equitable Housing & Agent-Advisors (with Pam Perry)
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In the 1960s, Pam Perry’s engineer father was working at MIT on an assignment from Boeing, but he couldn’t find housing. No one would rent him a home because he was black. Today, Pam, a Harvard-educated attorney and the VP of Equitable Housing at Freddie Mac, is working to combat the racial and class disparities in home ownership that still exist. …
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“If You’re Not Growing, You’re Dying.” (with Alicia Soekawa)
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Alicia Soekawa’s burning desire for personal and professional growth led her to leave a lucrative career in medical sales (without a safety net) and eventually found her own successful real estate company, The Collaborative. In this episode of Own It, she shares her journey to personal fulfillment, along with her morning routine, work-life balance …
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Get Smarter About Social Media (with Katie Lance)
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Katie Lance, founder of Katie Lance Consulting and Get Social Smart Academy, is a real estate marketing maven (and an avid coffee-mug collector). In this episode of Own It, she shares her best social media secrets, including her “Focus 5” strategy for building meaningful relationships in just 5 minutes per day. Tune in to learn how to leverage your…
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Attraction Marketing & Building a Heart-Led Business (with Melissa Sofia live from Inman)
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An “extra” person. A visionary. A super-connector. A mompreneur. These are just a few of the words Avenue Home Collective founder Melissa Sofia uses to describe herself. And she’s not wrong. In this episode of Own It, she shares her “long, hard journey” in the industry: Handing out real estate fliers while rollerblading through her neighborhood as …
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Identifying Your Top 3 Priorities (with Kat Robinson live from Inman)
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Kat Robinson, Team Lead at Tailored Real Estate Group, seems to balance her work life and personal life better than Simone Biles on a 4-inch beam. How does she do it? By focusing on three main priorities – her role as a mom, her sales, and her leadership/volunteerism with Houston Association of Realtors – and letting the rest go. In this episode of…
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Finding the “Why?” behind Your Work (With Jose Medina and Dexter Brandao)
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Jose Medina and Dexter Brandao used to share a cubicle wall — and critique each other’s client calls — at a traditional brokerage in Miami, FL. Now they’re co-founders of Chez Realty, which they launched on the Side platform just one year ago. In that short time, they’ve already doubled their agent count and have become the 10th-largest real estate…
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Recruiting for Culture (with Dan Smith live from Inman)
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Dan Smith, Co-Founder and Captain of Culture at Anvil Real Estate, recently sat down with us at Inman. Tune in to this episode to hear how he’s grown the company from 7 to 71 people by recruiting those who are the right cultural fit and fostering camaraderie among them. He also shares the mistakes he’s made — and learned from — along the way, tips …
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The Psychology of Serving Clients (with Jocelyn Vas live from Inman)
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Jocelyn Vas knows a thing or two about how to earn customer’s trust; the VP of FInalOffer has a clinical mental health counseling degree. In the DMV market, she’s disrupting the industry — and bringing greater transparency to it — with real-time offer visibility. No task is too great or too small for this high-energy go-getter. She seemingly does i…
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Marketing & Mammograms (with Christine George)
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Marketing mastermind Christine George learned how to launch CPG (consumer packaged goods) brands before eventually starting her own business, Post & Beam, a real estate marketing and design firm that’s still in its infancy. Borrow from her best practices (and tenacity to beat breast cancer) to “compete at the highest level in the real estate space.…
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I Can Always Paint Cows (with Tim Collom)
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House Real Estate founder Tim Collom is a modern-day renaissance man. He’s a marketing maven, a renowned painter, a fitness enthusiast and a fundraiser for firefighters and frontline COVID-19 workers. Tune into episode 3 and tap into his genius. Tim's Coffee Table Book Tim Collom California Painter: A Retrospective _________________ Own It Website …
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Accelerate Your Success by Shining a Light on Others (with Deborah Morton)
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When Deborah Morton’s first business venture failed, it fueled her to eventually found Clareo Real Estate. Now, her company is slated to do $70M in sales this year, and she still finds time to run mastermind groups, ride her motorcycle, and volunteer in her community. See how this straight-shooting Southerner seemingly does it all in our second epi…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 26: Knauf CIO, Anson Johnson
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After a long break from the studio, the Change Agent CTO Podcast is back with Nathan Lasnoski as host and a guest that shares his learnings all the way from Germany. Anson Johnson, the CIO of Knauf and former CIO of USG Corporation joins us to discuss how you can create business value with technology and find your role in the team. As someone who s…
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Do More in Less Time (with Joey Bergandi)
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Velocity Realty founder Joey Bergandi was destined for big league baseball until he sustained a career-ending knee injury in college. Now, instead of scoring runs, he’s scoring deal after deal, and breaking real estate records to boot. Find out how in this inspiring inaugural episode of Own It. _________________ Own It Website Instagram Facebook Li…
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New podcast launching July 11 _________________ Own It Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Twitter @siderealestate Email us at ownit@side.comBy Side
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McCarthy Wins Biggest Fight of His Career - Delivers Horrible Speech
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Speaker McCarthy is an amazing story as Speaker of the House, but his recent debt ceiling win cements his spot in the history books. However, that doesn't mean that he is speaker.....oh no it doesn't. Truthfully, this speech isn't that bad - at least after we edited out 1/2 or more of it. And, some of the information and points that are made in the…
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We get to hear a new story from the President that is actually interesting, but the rest of the speech contains so much pandering that it is demeaning. It seems like this would hurt him, so why does it seem to endear him?By US Policy
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Ted Cruz - Pro-Free Speech Before He was Against It
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Politics is about compromise, it isn't about hypocrisy. However, modern politics, on both sides of the aisle, is seemingly more about hypocrisy than ideology. In this speech one track down one of those moments.By US Policy
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