Our Latest Podcast Episodes

Episode 245 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Ethan Leifer, Founder and CEO of 74 West Real Estate in New York City. With over 12 years in the business, Ethan has made a name for himself by succeeding where others failed—turning expired listings and FSBOs into closings through cold calling, empathy, and marketing innovation.

Ethan shares how he used to make up to 3,000 calls a week, transforming rejection into opportunity. He breaks down his 3-part strategy for converting FSBOs, the powerful analogies he uses to get sellers to see the value of working with an agent, and how he built a brokerage where mentorship and agent development are at the core.

🔗 Connect with Ethan:

Website: https://74westre.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_leifer_313

Episode 244 of The Smart Agents Podcast features John Donnelly, Executive Director of Sales at Service First Mortgage. With over two decades of experience in the mortgage industry, John has helped top producers scale through team building, leadership development, and recruiting strategies that actually work. Drawing from his own transition from originator to leader, John shares a practical framework for growing a high-performing team—without burning out or losing control.

From letting go of admin tasks to mastering the art of attractive leadership, John’s insights are rooted in real-world experience. He also breaks down how to stay connected with remote teams, why social media matters more than ever for recruiting, and how servant leadership can transform your business culture.

🔗 Connect with John:

Website: johndonnelly.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejohndonnelly/

Episode 243 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Daniel Berger, Broker/Owner of Remax Prestige Properties in White Plains, NY. After pivoting from careers in sales and marketing, Daniel has built a thriving brokerage using guerrilla marketing tactics, client-first service, and a serious investment in lead generation. He shares how treating every client (no matter the price point) like a long-term relationship has led to referral after referral.

From navigating 205 home showings for one buyer to lending clients money to close deals, Daniel’s stories are as practical as they are inspiring. You'll also hear how he's leveraged tools like RateMyAgent to build one of New York's most trusted reputations.

🔗 Connect with Daniel:

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielmbergerrealestate/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17/

🎧 Listen to Adventures Of A Real Estate Broker:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-of-a-real-estate-broker/id1759400783

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VSmL50kjj2c41dpEokUYX?si=e69bea4027544e7d

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa0Gluy3mi7q_b_c5xRJzzQ

Episode 242 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Maryland-based real estate powerhouse Samina Chowdhury. With over 22 years in the industry and a client base that spans cultures and continents, Samina brings a truly global perspective to real estate.

A first-generation immigrant and fluent in five languages, Samina shares how her cultural fluency and passion for learning helped her connect deeply with international buyers and sellers. From pivoting during the pandemic to closing 50 homes in one year, to breaking into the luxury market through mentorship, Samina’s journey is packed with actionable insight.

🔗 Connect with Samina:

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobLucidoTeamSaminaChowdhury

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

Episode 241 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Tyler Gibson of Orlando’s GPG Team. From getting his start as a real estate investor to building a thriving real estate sales team, Tyler shares how he used his investing experience to build trust with clients and scale fast—even while working part-time.

🔗 Connect with Tyler:

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.tylergibson/

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

🎧 Leads & Leverage: Real Estate Team Leader's Lounge
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leads-and-leverage-real-estate-team-leaders-lounge/id1756586131

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7y1vSREkYdxK4eXh9LTF5C?si=31ecaa11701345f9

Episode 240 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Gerry Tomchinsky, Director of Sales for Team Suncoast Success in Sarasota, Florida.

Just one year into his real estate career, Gerry has already built a thriving business as a listing agent in one of the most competitive markets around.

In this episode, he shares how he made the leap from New York’s construction industry to Florida real estate—and the bold, relationship-first strategies that helped him gain traction fast.

🔗 Connect with Gerry:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtorgerrytomchinsky/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558805193063#

Episode 239 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Trevor Bigg, a 3x ICON Award Winner based in Williams Lake, British Columbia. From diamond drilling in remote Alaska to dominating his local real estate market, Trevor’s journey is all about hustle, adaptability, and authenticity.

Discover how he built his business from scratch through door knocking, then pivoted to content creation and video marketing to become a top-performing agent. 

🔗 Connect with Trevor:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevorbigg_/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiggRealty/

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

🎧 Listen to his podcast Collaborate:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xjxPvz99uPfPQc5QrFsJ5?si=aa90882c697c469d

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB0rPeqccTK5Y2-jBCieH2OtNI-lDIkPP

Episode 238 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Shaune Corbett, a 20+ year industry vet and Broker of Dallas/Fort-Worth-based TruWest Realty Group. With more than 500 closings under his belt and Best In Big D winner, Shaune is a wealth of knowledge for those looking to take their real estate career to the next level.

Throughout our conversation, Shaune emphasizes the importance of communication, problem-solving, and client engagement at every stage of the real estate process. Shaune also delves into lead generation strategies, highlighting the need for agents to build their own communities and stay top of mind with clients without directly asking for business.

🔗 Learn more from Shaune: https://www.skool.com/realestatesuccess/about


🎙Listen to Real Estate Success DFW: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDmj_5W9eqt1Fxbimy7u8zT1c5dls4O5W

Episode 237 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Columbus, Nebraska-based entrepreneur and real estate professional Shae Spitz. Entering the industry as an investor flipping homes 2016, Shae got her license in 2018 and hasn’t looked back. 

Throughout our conversation, she shares the challenges and sacrifices she faced while launching her real estate career, the importance of building a truly personal brand and advice for new agents when it comes to working with their sphere of influence.

Founding The R.E.A.L. Moms Podcast, Shae has created a space for mompreneurs to share their triumphs, challenges, and tips on balancing business and family life.

🔗 Connect with Shae:

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shaejspitz

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTbl5JE6rbbe2AQrHBDRgSg

🎙 Listen to The R.E.A.L. Moms Podcast:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r-e-a-l-moms-podcast/id1733890765

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tYvGYXXEgC7fJjq9kAYoy?si=67a75a88f1db4439

Episode 236 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Naples, Florida-based real estate agent Kevin Tremmel. After starting in new construction real estate straight out of college in 2017, Kevin made the leap in 2024 to go fully independent—and he’s not looking back.

Kevin shares how his early experience in new home sales helped him master the psychology of selling, how he uses his POAC buyer consultation method to streamline the process, and why he’s all-in on podcasting as a tool for networking, lead generation, and building real estate authority.

🔗 Connect with Kevin:

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevintremmelrealestate

🎙 Listen to 239 Real Estate Roundtable:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/239-real-estate-roundtable/id1746833255

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3z87BhV149LyvcK6SpJ2jr

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@239RealEstateRoundtable