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Ep 258 - Breaking Bad and Beyond: Luxury Real Estate Lessons with David Christensen

September 15 2025

“We knew that somebody interested in doing an Airbnb that was Breaking Bad or Walter White-related and a museum was going to be able to generate enough income to support the price that we had attached to the home."

 

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.

👉 Connect With David Christensen: https://davidchristensen.com/

 

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Ep 257 - Clients-For-Life: The Secret To Long-Term Success

September 8 2025

“We had a pretty big ...

“We had a pretty big lawsuit last year in our industry. I think the world is shouting that they're done with agents being transactional. They want transformational. They want advisors for life."

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. 

 



👉 Learn More From Amy Stockberger:
Website: https://proinsight.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amystockberger

 

 

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Ep 256 - From Vacant To Vibrant: Home Staging Secrets To Get Top Dollar

September 1 2025

“Your photos are the ...

“Your photos are the first thing that people see and a vacant home doesn't show very well."

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.

 

👉 Learn More About Green Couch Design and Staging:
Website: https://greencouch.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greencouch_design


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Ep 255: That SC Real Estate Chick: Roni Haskell’s Journey To Success

August 25 2025

“I'm a marketing ...

“I'm a marketing company. That is what we do every day. We're either marketing ourselves or we're marketing our listings."

Episode 255 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Roni Haskell, better known locally as That SC Real Estate Chick, to share how she built an authentic personal brand, leads an all-female team and continues to thrive in the Summerville, SC market, including recently achieving the most successful month of her career.

With over two decades in real estate, Roni has seen the industry shift through multiple markets. From her start in new home sales to becoming Charleston Real Producers’ Realtor of the Year, she’s built a reputation on consistency, transparency and community. By embracing video early, staying authentic online and creating a supportive culture for women in real estate, Roni has crafted a business that clients trust and agents want to be a part of.

 

👉 Follow Roni Haskell
Website: https://www.thatscrealestatechick.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatscrealestatechick

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thatscrealestatechick

 

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Ep 254: The Platform Putting Agents Back In Control Of Client Acquisition

August 18 2025

“We're simply ...

“We're simply saying, "Hey, let's take that money, put it back into the market. Let's provide more liquidity in the market for home buyers and sellers and real estate agents.'"
Episode 254 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Chad Link and Rob Brewer of Swyvvl to share how they’re building a platform designed to help agents control their client acquisition costs, generate higher-quality leads, and give buyers and sellers real financial benefits.
 

With decades of combined real estate and tech experience, Chad and Rob saw firsthand how overpriced lead platforms and middlemen were draining billions from agents and clients every year. They set out to create Swyvvl — a user-friendly, nationwide home search that connects clients and agents through a unique commission-sharing model. The result? Agents choose what they spend to win a client, only pay when deals close, and never get locked into long-term contracts.

 

 

👉 Learn More About Swyvvl:
Website: https://www.swyvvl.com/
Onboarding Appointments: https://www.swyvvl.com/onboarding
Demo Video: https://youtu.be/lX4HsKrGeL4

 

 

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Ep 253: Unlocking The Investor Within: A Real Estate Agent’s Path To Wealth

August 11 2025

“There's going to be ...

“There's going to be once or twice a year that you get a deal come across your desk that's just a great deal."

Episode 253 of The Smart Agents Podcast, Reno-based team leader and investor Scott Durham shares how he went from struggling new agent to building a thriving business that spans team leadership, flipping properties, and long-term investing.

Launching his real estate career in 2004 Scott hit roadblocks early on—trying everything from cold calling to coaching programs with little success. But once he leaned into online marketing and lead generation, things started to click. He scaled to 70+ deals a year, built a lean, supportive team and eventually realized he was leaving massive wealth-building opportunities on the table by not investing in the very deals he was helping clients find.

 

👉 Connect With Scott:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.scottdurham/
Website: https://www.sellfastnv.com/

 

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Ep 252: 20-Year Real Estate Vet Shares His Secrets To Thriving In Any Market

August 4 2025

“I thought to ...

“I thought to myself, 'Man, just put this back in your memory bank, but you could do a lot better job.'"

Episode 252 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Mike Cossette, a 20-year real estate veteran and co-owner of RE/MAX Gateway in Austin, Texas. What started with a frustrating experience buying his first home quickly turned into a mission to do better—and ultimately led him to launch his own brokerage, flip properties, and build an 18-property investment portfolio.

Mike shares how that early wake-up call shaped his client-first philosophy and how he now uses strategic investing and media marketing to create long-term freedom while raising four kids and running a lean, effective brokerage.

 

 

👉 Connect With Mike:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askmikecoss
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskMikeCoss
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskMikeCoss


 

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Ep 251: Breaking Through: Bailey Tarr’s Rise In Luxury San Diego Real Estate

July 28 2025

“Those first couple ...

“Those first couple months, I was so excited the day I passed and then the next day I'm like, 'So, what do I do?'"

Episode 251 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Bailey Tarr, a fast-rising real estate agent with Sotheby’s International Realty in San Diego. After moving from Oregon during the pandemic, Bailey broke into the industry with no local sphere, building her business through strategic mentorship, personal branding, and a powerful social media presence.

She shares her journey from serving coffee to closing luxury deals—along with the exact strategies that helped her build trust, get leads, and stand out in a competitive market.

 

👉 Connect With Bailey:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bailey.tarr
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baileyktarr
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@baileytarr

 

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Ep 250: Why Most Geographic Farming Fails And What To Do Instead

July 21 2025

“How do you position ...

“How do you position yourself as an expert and an ambassador? And how do you get seen in a way that shows up?"

Episode 250 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Ryan Smith, founder of Launch Your Farm and a leading educator in geographic farming for real estate agents. With 17 years of experience in the industry and nearly six years coaching agents nationwide, Ryan has helped thousands build profitable, hyperlocal businesses rooted in long-term strategy and meaningful community connections.

He breaks down what most agents get wrong about farming—and how to fix it. From choosing the right neighborhood to measuring performance and building trust, Ryan offers a clear, repeatable system that agents at any level can follow.

 


Learn More From Ryan and Launch Your Farm👇

https://launchyourfarm.com/
https://localexpertacademy.com/
https://localexpertlaunch.com/

 

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Ep 249: Breaking The Mold: How Shannan McWaters Reached Top-Ranking Her Way

July 13 2025

“The more closely ...

“The more closely you link yourself to what you're doing, like the real version of you, people are going to respond to that. They're going to receive it well."

Episode 249 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Shannan McWaters, the #1 agent on social media in Tennessee, 2024 Top Ranked Agent in the Memphis market, and co-owner of The Firm Memphis. Known for her unfiltered approach and unmatched energy, Shannan has built a standout brand by doing things her own way.

She shares how breaking the mold helped her attract clients, dominate on social media, and revive listings other agents gave up on.


Connect with Shannan👇

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannanmcwatersrealtor/
Website: https://thefirmmemphis.com/

 

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