Our Latest Podcast Episodes

Episode 265 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Clay Lehman, founder of Lehman Strategic Partners, who joins us to share how real estate agents can build scalable, sustainable businesses by combining smart systems, practical marketing, and AI-driven efficiency.

Throughout our conversation, Clay breaks down the critical mindset shift from employee to business owner. He explains how documenting processes, creating clear marketing funnels and crafting calls to action that match each stage of the client journey are essential to true business growth.

Clay also dives deep into his Eliminate, Automate, Delegate framework—showing agents exactly how to free up their time, optimize the tools they already use and scale their business without adding more chaos.

Episode 264 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Frank Iglesias, a seasoned real estate investor, coach, and entrepreneur, sharing how he built a thriving business rooted in relationships, communication, and authenticity. After transitioning from a career in IT to full-time investing, Frank has spent nearly 17 years mastering everything from fix-and-flip projects to new construction and coaching others to do the same.

Throughout his journey, Frank has discovered that success in real estate isn’t just about deals — it’s about people. By prioritizing relationships over transactions and learning how to navigate adversity, he’s built lasting partnerships with agents and investors alike.

Episode 263 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Aidan Brannigan, founder of No Boring Brands, to share how he’s redefining social media marketing through humor, memes, and creative storytelling — helping even the most traditional industries break through online.

From building one of the largest marketing meme pages on Instagram to leading campaigns for companies like Apollo and Palo Alto Networks, Aidan has proven that humor isn’t just for entertainment — it’s one of the most powerful tools for brand connection and audience growth.

Episode 262 of The Smart Agents Podcast features LinkedIn strategist and business coach Andy Gwynn, who has spent over 13 years helping real estate professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs generate consistent, high-value leads — all without cold calls or paid ads.

Throughout our conversation, Andy shares how his proven system and smart use of LinkedIn have transformed the way agents connect with referral partners, attract clients, and fill their pipelines. His practical, repeatable strategies focus on building relationships, leveraging automation, and turning online connections into long-term business growth.

Episode 261 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Dallas-based agent Linda Bale, who turned her personal experience of living in 17 homes across 8 states into a thriving real estate career built on empathy and relationships. From her early career in retail with Nordstrom and Bullocks Wilshire to becoming a founding agent at Coldwell Banker Apex in Frisco, Linda has always centered her work on listening and serving others.

Now leading Bale Real Estate Group, she blends her background in customer service with concierge-level real estate care — helping clients navigate relocations, family transitions, and emotional moves with trust and confidence. By leveraging open houses, social media marketing, and a strong follow-up system, she’s grown her business through consistency and genuine connections.

Episode 260 of The Smart Agents Podcast features New Jersey realtor Dennis Mark Interdonato, who shares how his journey from the family construction business and military service to real estate shaped the way he serves clients today. Starting real estate part-time as a way to make extra cash, Dennis quickly outperformed full-time agents, grossing $165,000 in his first year as a full-time realtor.

Dennis blends hands-on construction knowledge, leadership skills gained as a drill sergeant and a people-first philosophy to deliver a true luxury experience at any price point. Today, he’s carving out niches in divorce real estate and high-touch client service while growing his presence through social media and community engagement.

Episode 259 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Beth Rooney, a Greater Boston–based agent who brings over 20 years of combined experience in financial services and real estate. Having managed and mentored more than 1,000 agents, Beth has seen firsthand the struggles even top producers face with financial planning and consistency.

Today, in addition to being a full-time agent and coach, Beth partners with Registered Investment Advisors to help structure Private Placement Life Insurance for high-net-worth families—expertise she now shares with real estate agents to help them build lasting wealth. With her unique blend of sales management, financial literacy, and real estate expertise, Beth offers a roadmap for agents who want to break free from the commission-to-commission cycle and create true financial security.

Episode 258 of The Smart Agents Podcast features David Christensen, luxury real estate leader and Founder of The Christensen Group, to share how he built a nationally recognized career that’s generated over $150M in sales, earned him four ICON Agent awards, and led to representing one of the most talked-about listings in recent memory — the iconic Breaking Bad house.

Before real estate, David spent two decades in the entertainment industry managing top music talent and overseeing major media projects. Today, he applies those same skills in storytelling, marketing, and relationship-building to stand out in luxury markets. Along the way, he’s launched “Purchase with a Purpose,” giving back a portion of each transaction to humanitarian causes.

Episode 257 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Amy Stockberger, the powerhouse behind Amy Stockberger Real Estate, to share how she built her innovative Lifetime Home Support model and turned her brokerage into South Dakota’s #1 team. With 25 years in the industry, Amy has redefined success by focusing on relationships, community and transformational business practices.

From creating a vendor partnership program to leveraging AI and building a client-for-life system, Amy has scaled her brokerage into a business that’s both profitable and sustainable. Her approach helps agents reduce their reliance on cold leads, increase referrals and create businesses that are scalable and sellable. 

Episode 256 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Tabatha Petersen, Managing Director at Green Couch Staging and Design, to share how thoughtful staging transforms properties, elevates value and helps agents create stronger emotional connections with buyers. From luxury estates to budget-conscious listings, Tabatha explains why staging is one of the smartest investments agents can recommend to their clients.

With over 15 years in real estate and design, Tabatha has worked alongside top Bay Area agents to prepare homes that consistently sell faster and above asking.