Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered

What happens when you walk away from a lucrative career, get knocked out in front of thousands of people, and lose your fortune not once, but twice?

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Lawrence Dunning, a former professional MMA fighter, financial trader, and real estate broker, to explore an unconventional journey through wealth, failure, and rebuilding.

After making significant money trading derivatives, Lawrence left finance to pursue professional fighting. But when his trading career was no longer an option, he had to start over in real estate. Years later, a failed development partnership cost him approximately $1 million and led to years of litigation.

Lawrence shares how fighting taught him to confront fear, why making money and keeping money require completely different skills, and how real estate investing can contribute to long-term financial freedom.

They also discuss inflation, Bitcoin, the importance of daily discipline, and why building genuine relationships remains one of the most valuable skills in real estate.

Links mentioned during the episode: The Forgotten Asset Class: Low Risk, High Reward, Real Estate Investing - https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Asset-Class-Reward-Investing/dp/B0CMN3CWP2/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

Enter the Lionheart Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Connect with Lawrence on LinkedIn - Linktr.ee and online at http://teamdunning.com.

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Can the real estate industry claim to be transparent if the people it's serving aren't paying attention?

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson welcome Ashley Jackson of Mueller Residential Group at Compass for a candid discussion about transparency, MLS data, seller choice, and the future of real estate associations.

Drawing from her experience serving on the National Association of Realtors Board of Directors and leading local real estate organizations in Austin, Ashley challenges the assumption that greater transparency automatically creates greater trust.

The conversation explores how off-market listings affect consumers, why incomplete MLS data creates problems for agents and appraisers, and whether sellers truly understand the choices available to them.

Ashley also shares lessons from Austin's housing affordability challenges, her experience navigating a brokerage acquisition, and why company culture matters more than commission splits.

Plus, discover her advice for overcoming isolation in real estate, building meaningful professional relationships, and creating a consistent prospecting routine.

Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn - Instagram and online http://www.ashleyjacksonrealtor.com/.

Stay ahead of the market with insights from Zillow's Consumer Trends Report. This annual research breaks down what buyers and sellers are actually doing — and what they expect from their agents.

Today's clients prioritize pricing strategy, negotiation expertise, and a seamless, organized offer process. If you want to position yourself as the agent they choose in 2027, start with the data.

Explore the full report and put these insights to work in your business.

Buyers: https://www.zillow.com/research/buyers-housing-trends-report-2026/

Sellers: https://www.zillow.com/research/sellers-consumer-housing-trends-report-2026/

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AI can write your marketing copy, design your graphics, and produce content in seconds. But does faster actually mean better?

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Adam Taylor, founder of Splendor, a marketing and design agency, to discuss why the final 20% of creative work is often what separates a memorable brand from everything else.

Adam shares his unconventional journey from studying sculpture to building a successful design agency specializing in real estate. He explains why branding starts long before a consumer contacts an agent, how authenticity influences purchasing decisions, and why understanding what makes your business different is essential.

They also explore the growing sameness of AI-generated marketing, the importance of mastering AI prompting, and why human judgment remains critical to creating effective marketing materials.

Plus, Adam shares a practical exercise every real estate agent can use to evaluate their online reputation and identify opportunities to improve their personal brand.

Connect with Adam on LinkedIn.

Learn more about Splendor on LinkedIn - Instagram - Inc 5,000 and online at http://splendordesign.com.

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Luxury Presence recently crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue. Founder and CEO Malte Kramer says one of the lessons behind that growth applies directly to real estate agents: it pays to be specific.

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Malte to unpack his journey from aspiring professional basketball player to building a real estate technology company with more than 20,000 customers, 100,000 agents on its platform, and 700 employees.

Malte shares why repetition is a superpower, what he learned from getting more than 40 rejections while raising venture capital, and why Luxury Presence decided standing still was riskier than going all-in on AI.

Most importantly, he explains how AI is changing the way consumers find and compare real estate agents and why trying to market yourself to everyone may make it harder to get found. The agents who clearly communicate who they serve, what makes them different, and the specific problems they solve may have an advantage in the new era of AI search.

Connect with Malte on Linkedin - Instagram.

Learn more about Luxury Presence on Instagram and online https://www.luxurypresence.com/.

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The real estate industry is changing fast, and Wendy Forsythe believes one skill has helped her navigate every stage of her career: flexibility.

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Wendy, COO of eXp Realty, to discuss the lessons she's learned from working as an agent, brokerage owner, and executive across several different real estate business models. Wendy explains why the ability to adapt, listen, accept change, and remain flexible has become even more critical in today's environment.

They also explore change management, asking better questions, hiring adaptable people, avoiding burnout, and setting boundaries without sacrificing performance. Wendy shares lessons from her book, Leverage Your X Factor, including why resilience is essential for building a sustainable career.

Plus, she explains why every agent should develop a consistent content strategy that fits their personality and local market.

Links mentioned during the episode:

Wendy's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQK38L6P Wendy's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-factor-marketing-with-wendy-forsythe/id1811368856

Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube and online at https://wendyforsythe.com.

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What if growing your real estate business wasn't about working harder, making more calls, or constantly chasing the next transaction?

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Erin Bradley, author, coach, and creator of Pursuing Freedom, to explore her belief that income is a direct result of impact. Erin shares how she went from tens of thousands of dollars in credit card debt and having her card declined for a cup of coffee to building a successful mortgage business—and eventually discovering that success without freedom wasn't really success at all.

Erin explains how The Go-Giver transformed her approach to sales, why replacing insecurity with curiosity can eliminate call reluctance, and how focusing on genuinely helping people can create opportunities you can't manufacture through traditional prospecting.

They also discuss burnout, morning routines, building systems around your strengths, and why structure can actually create more freedom in your business.

Links mentioned during the episode:

Après Ski series: https://www.shannonfoleyhenn.com/

F**k Around & Get Paid - Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f-k-around-get-paid/id1846704323

Connect with Erin on LinkedIn.

Learn more about Pursuing Freedom on Instagram - Facebook - YouTube and online https://www.pursuingfreedom.com/.

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Real estate has a habit of looking inward for answers. But what if some of the industry's best ideas are sitting completely outside of it?

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Cory Vasquez, President and Chief Marketing Officer of Realty ONE Group, to discuss why real estate leaders need to break out of the industry's echo chamber. Drawing from her background in marketing, PR, crisis management, nonprofits, and real estate, Cory explains why Realty ONE Group deliberately looks to other industries for ideas and lessons.

They also explore crisis communication, navigating change as a leader, knowing when to push versus when to be patient, and why the industry needs people willing to speak openly about difficult issues. Cory shares her concerns about consolidation, consumer choice, and maintaining the human relationships at the heart of real estate.

Plus, she explains one of the biggest mistakes agents make with personal branding: hiding who they actually are.

Connect with Cory on LinkedIn.

Learn more about Realty ONE Group on Facebook - Instagram and online at http://realtyonegroup.com.

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What if making fun of the real estate industry could actually become one of your best sources of business?

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Bob Tompkins, owner and chief marketing officer at Living in South Carolina, to unpack how he turned satirical real estate videos into a serious marketing strategy. Bob started experimenting with video in 2019, and after parody videos began taking off, he noticed something even more valuable than views: agents were sending him business. At one point, roughly half of his business was coming from agent-to-agent referrals.

Bob explains why he hired a full-time videographer, how he and his creative partner spend five to six hours every week developing ideas, and why creativity is a muscle built through repetition. They also get into the riskier side of satire, including videos criticizing industry practices, negative comments, content he's been asked to remove, and what he's learned about pushing the boundaries without chasing controversy just for attention.

Most importantly, Bob makes the case that successful video marketing doesn't require copying his style. It requires finding something you're genuinely enthusiastic about, consistently creating around it, and giving people a reason to remember you.

Links mentioned during the episode: Private Listings Sketch: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbnqS_uRF_N/

Connect with Bob on LinkedIn - Instagram.

Check out Living in South Carolina on Instagram and online at http://livinginsc.com.

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AI can make real estate agents faster, more efficient, and better prepared; but it can't replace the expertise, judgment, relationships, and responsibility that come with being a licensed real estate professional.

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Mark Hall, president of Atlanta Communities, for a conversation about leadership, training, technology, and why real estate remains a people business. Drawing on his eight years in the Marine Corps, including service during the Gulf War, Mark explains why confidence comes from preparation and why attending training isn't the same thing as actually training for the situations agents face every day.

They also explore how Mark helped lead an independent brokerage with more than 2,100 agents and approximately $4 billion in sales volume, why Atlanta Communities has maintained the same split structure since 2009, and how agents should approach AI without losing sight of the fundamentals.

Mark's message is simple: AI is a tool, not a substitute for your real estate license. When the noise gets louder, agents still need to do what has always driven this business; build relationships, develop their skills, work their sphere, and talk to people.

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn - Facebook and online at https://markhallatlanta.com/

Check out Atlanta Communities on LinkedIn - YouTube - Instagram - Facebook and online at https://www.atlcommunities.com/.

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You could have 20 years of experience, hundreds of transactions, and a reputation as one of the best real estate agents in your market. But if AI can't find evidence of it online, none of that experience may matter when a consumer asks who they should hire.

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Bobby Kerr, founder of LOC8, for a masterclass on how real estate agents can become more visible in Google and AI search. Bobby explains why experience alone won't make ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, or other AI tools recommend you. And why agents need to actively build the digital signals that establish their expertise, authority, and trust.

From optimizing your Google Business Profile and collecting stronger reviews to creating hyperlocal content and building profiles across trusted real estate platforms, Bobby lays out a practical foundation agents can start implementing immediately. They also break down blogging, social media, AI-generated content, Google's recency bias, and why getting specific about your niche could make the difference between being recommended and being ignored.

Your experience still matters. But you have to make sure the internet knows about it.

Connect with Bobby on LinkedIn - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube - TikTok or email info@loc8mybiz.com or call 239.268.3852

Learn more about LOC8 on LinkedIn - Facebook - X or online at https://www.loc8mybusiness.com/.

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Real estate has spent years talking about transactions, market share, disruption, technology, and growth. But somewhere along the way, did the industry lose sight of the people at the center of it?

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with philosopher, speaker, and longtime real estate industry veteran Matthew Ferrara for a wide-ranging conversation about why he believes real estate is at risk of losing its soul. Matthew explains why professionals want more than a full wallet, they want a full heart and a sense that the work they do actually matters.

They explore how division and tribalism are reshaping the industry, why leaders should be hard on problems but soft on people, and what it would take to rehumanize real estate. The conversation also tackles some of the industry's biggest debates, including consumer data, private listings, real estate portals, transparency, and whether disruption has become more important than collaboration. Ultimately, Matthew argues that the path forward starts by returning to the human equation and focusing on the people already within your sphere of influence.

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The middle of the real estate industry is disappearing. According to Nick Schlekeway, founder and CEO of Amherst Madison, the agents who survive won't be the ones blending in, they'll be the ones who become essential.

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Nick to unpack the philosophy behind his upcoming book, The Essential Agent, and why "average is invisible" has become the defining idea behind his approach to real estate. Nick shares lessons from his time as a Division I football player, Boise firefighter, real estate agent, and brokerage founder, including why preparation is a competitive advantage, why successful people need a "rookie mentality," and how leading by example creates stronger organizations.

They also explore the danger of becoming disposable to your clients, why agents need a clearly defined value proposition, and the mistake Nick believes held him back early in his career: trying to find new things to say to the same audience instead of taking a proven message to more people.

Links mentioned in the episode: Motiversity: https://www.youtube.com/@motiversity

The Essential Agent Book: https://nickschlekeway.com/presale/

Connect with Nick on LinkedIn - Instagram - Facebook - YouTube and online at http://nickschlekeway.com.

Learn more about Amherst Madison on Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - YouTube and online at https://amherst-madison.com/.

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At 21 years old, Debbie De Grote became the number one Century 21 agent in Los Angeles and Orange County and number three in the nation. Her secret wasn't a revolutionary marketing strategy. It was five hours of lead generation every single day.

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Debbie, CEO and co-founder of Forward Coaching, to unpack the discipline, routines, and accountability that separate top real estate agents from everyone else. Debbie shares how she built a business producing as many as 156 transactions a year as a solo agent, what she learned during 13 years with the Mike Ferry organization, and the lessons she's gained from more than 100,000 private coaching calls.

From prospecting and follow-up to emotional intelligence and coaching, this conversation gets to the heart of why knowing what to do isn't enough. Success comes from consistently doing the work.

Links mentioned during the episode:

Forward Coaching Negotiations Course: http://info.forwardcoaching.com/podcast

How I Built It Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spanx-sara-blakely/id1150510297?i=1000396023160

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What if one of the most important relationships in a real estate transaction isn't with your buyer or seller, but with the agent on the other side?

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Cari McGee, team leader of the Cari McGee Team at RE/MAX Northwest in Washington, to unpack the systems and relationships behind more than 650 home sales and 270-plus five-star reviews.

Cari shares how she generates roughly 70% of her business from referrals, keeps former clients engaged through her Rockstar Rewards program, and uses consistent expectation-setting to protect both her clients and her own time. But her biggest piece of advice is surprisingly simple: treat the other agent like they're your client. Because when a transaction gets difficult, that relationship can make or break the deal.

Links mentioned during the episode: Forever Clients: https://www.seosavvyagent.com/forever-clients

Perk Your Sphere: https://a.co/d/0aydT4qn

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Real estate professionals help people build wealth through property every day. So why are so many of them terrible at investing for themselves?

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Russ Morgan, founder of Wealth Without Wall Street, to unpack the difference between earning a great income and actually achieving financial freedom. Russ explains why the optimism that makes someone a successful entrepreneur can make them a dangerous investor, why access to cash matters, and why he believes traditional retirement strategies may not be the best path toward passive income.

They also discuss mentorship, financial transparency, building an investment buy box, learning from bad investments, and creating systems that can turn active income into passive income.

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Louise Phillips Forbes started her real estate career making just $8,400 in her first year. More than three decades later, she has closed over $6 billion in real estate, and she credits much of that success to a philosophy that has very little to do with chasing transactions.

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Louise, founder of the Louise Phillips Forbes Team at Brown Harris Stevens, to discuss why relationships, generosity, service, and authenticity have remained at the center of her business. Louise shares how she built her sphere organically, why other agents should be viewed as colleagues instead of competitors, and why treating every relationship like an opportunity for a commission can actually work against you.

They also explore how New York real estate has changed throughout Louise's 35-year career, the growing battle over private listings, balancing service with being a strong negotiator, and why even a $6 billion producer is still willing to rethink how she runs her business.

Connect with Louise on LinkedIn - Instagram (team) - Instagram (self) - Facebook and online at http://louisephillipsforbes.com.

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For years, the real estate industry has been told America has a severe housing shortage. But what if the data tells a different story?

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Ryan McKeveny, Managing Director at Zelman & Associates, to challenge one of housing's biggest assumptions. Ryan explains why declining birth rates, an aging population, slowing household formation, and immigration trends could mean the housing market is much closer to balanced than many believe. They also dig into affordability, mortgage rates, shifting demographics, today's difficult transaction environment, and what agents should be doing now instead of waiting for the market to improve.

Links mentioned during the episode: Zelman Insights: https://www.zelmanassociates.com/resources/zelman-insights

Zelman Housing Summit, September 17-18, InterContinental Boston

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What if the best referral system for your real estate business had nothing to do with asking for referrals?

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Greg Roeder, Founder and Principal Broker of Selling Fort Collins with LIV Sotheby's International Realty to unpack the system that helped him grow from $15 million in solo sales volume in 2023 to $40 million in 2025. Greg shares how client events, niche content, genuine relationships, and consistent follow-up turned his existing network into a powerful source of repeat and referral business. The best part? His strategy starts with something most agents overlook: doing more of what actually brings you joy.

Follow this link to reserve a copy of Greg's book 'Getting to a Million':

https://getting-to-a-million.kit.com/book-launch

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Learn more about Selling Fort Collins on Facebook - Instagram and online at https://sellingfortcollins.com.

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Can a new trade association actually change the real estate industry?

James Dwiggins sits down with Jason Haber, co-founder and president of the American Real Estate Association, to discuss why ARA was created, its rapid growth, and its mission to elevate the industry. Jason opens up about challenging NAR, building an organization from the ground up, expanding into advocacy and lobbying, and why he believes competition between trade groups can ultimately make the industry stronger.

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AI can make real estate agents more efficient, but it can't replace the one thing clients actually need from you: human connection.

James Dwiggins sits down with human connection keynote speaker, author, and longtime real estate professional Barb Betts to talk about why relationships remain an agent's greatest competitive advantage. Barb shares the relationship-first strategy behind her seven-figure real estate business, her simple "5 by 5 Method," why agents should stop chasing referrals, and how authenticity builds confidence and trust. Plus, they break down how agents should use AI to create more time for relationships. Not automate those relationships away.

Links mentioned during the episode: "The Relationship Advantage": https://barbbetts.com/book

Connect with Barb on LinkedIn - Instagram - YouTube and online at https://barbbetts.com.

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