# book bit (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover book bit. Page: Feed: --- ## [Affordability in the New Home Market, with Will Ruder](https://soundcloud.com/kcrealtalk/will-ruder-3) _2026-08-19 · Kansas City RealTalk_ Is the new construction residential market in Kansas City trending toward affordability? Will Ruder, Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City, offers an update on the new construction market and sheds light on an important issue. https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/ Content warning: Discussion of suicide prevention [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2384083392-kcrealtalk-will-ruder-3.mp3) ## [Growing Your Network Through Industry Involvement, with REALTOR® of the Year Michele DuPont](https://soundcloud.com/kcrealtalk/michele-dupont) _2026-08-05 · Kansas City RealTalk_ Michele DuPont is the 2025 REALTOR® of the Year, 2026 chair of the YPN Committee, and current Director on the KCRAR and KR Boards. She shares how industry involvement has served her career and how other agents can get involved and grow their networks. Learn more about YPN at kcrar.com/YPN Learn more about committee service at kcrar.com/volunteer [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2375092274-kcrealtalk-michele-dupont.mp3) ## [Strategies for Success in Real Estate, with Don Burns](https://soundcloud.com/kcrealtalk/don-burns) _2026-07-22 · Kansas City RealTalk_ Don Burns is a third-generation real estate broker who has worked with thousands of agents throughout his career. He talks with Alex about the qualities of successful agents and how brokers can support a healthier industry. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2365457435-kcrealtalk-don-burns.mp3) ## [Will A.I. Replace the Real Estate Agent? With Michael Pierce](https://soundcloud.com/kcrealtalk/michael-pierce-3) _2026-07-08 · Kansas City RealTalk_ A writer for the New York Times recently published an article recording his experience selling his home without the help of an agent, but instead using a chatbot. Local broker and tech expert Michael Pierce joins us for a conversation about that writer's experience as well as the feasibility of this practice as the use of A.I. continues to rise. Read the article from the New York Times:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2355318608-kcrealtalk-michael-pierce-3.mp3) ## [Update on the Region's Latest Developments, with Local Mayors](https://soundcloud.com/kcrealtalk/mayors2026) _2026-06-24 · Kansas City RealTalk_ Recorded live at KCRAR in May, local city officials, including three mayors, share the latest developments in their cities. - Chris Lievsay, Mayor of Blue Springs, Mo. - Julie Sayers, Mayor of Lenexa, Kan. - Jesse Smith, Mayor of North Kansas City, Mo. - David Johnston, County Administrator for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kan. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2344914167-kcrealtalk-mayors2026.mp3) ## [The Economic Impact of Short-Term Rentals, with James Toy](https://soundcloud.com/kcrealtalk/short-term-rentals) _2026-06-10 · Kansas City RealTalk_ How do short-term rentals affect the housing market and economy in the Kansas City region? A new study commissioned by KCRAR tells us. KCRAR VP of Government Affairs James Toy joins us to share some of the findings of this study. View the study results: https://kcrar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kansas-City-Short-Term-Rental-Study-Results.pdf [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2336149037-kcrealtalk-short-term-rentals.mp3) ## [The Future of Real Estate Tech, with Marc-Antoine Juanéda](https://soundcloud.com/kcrealtalk/marc-antoine-juaneda) _2026-05-27 · Kansas City RealTalk_ Marc-Antoine Juanéda is Director of Product Management at Cotality Real Estate Solutions, overseeing industry-leading products such as Matrix, MLS-Touch, and Prospects CRM, used by over 1.2 million real estate professionals across North America. After his stage presentation at Recharge 2026, he sat down with Alex to share what's to come for Cotality and the future of real estate tech now that A.I.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2327752274-kcrealtalk-marc-antoine-juaneda.mp3) ## [Leveraging A.I. in Your Business Workflow, with Justin Lundy](https://soundcloud.com/kcrealtalk/justin-lundy) _2026-05-13 · Kansas City RealTalk_ Lundy Inc. founder and CEO Justin Lundy shares the history behind Finding Homes, Nora and Navigator as well as how Heartland MLS users can use the new A.I. assistant to streamline their workflow and save time. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2319401381-kcrealtalk-justin-lundy.mp3) ## [The Enhanced REALTOR® Value, with Sherry Chris and Bobbi Howe](https://soundcloud.com/kcrealtalk/sherry-chris-bobbi-howe) _2026-04-29 · Kansas City RealTalk_ The National Association of REALTORS® is taking a new approach to member value. Sherry Chris, NAR Special Advisor of Brokerages, and Bobbi Howe, NAR VP of Association Affairs, share what members may not know NAR is providing. In conversation with Alex, they dive even deeper than Recharge attendees saw on stage. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2310959033-kcrealtalk-sherry-chris-bobbi-howe.mp3) ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tI8JhYfE47fQ) _2026-04-28 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [Showcasing Agent Value Using Rayse, with Christian Dwiggins](https://soundcloud.com/kcrealtalk/rayse-christian-dwiggins) _2026-04-15 · Kansas City RealTalk_ Rayse Co-CEO Christian Dwiggins sits down with Alex to talk about the importance of transparency and how agents can leverage the new Heartland MLS benefit, Rayse, to showcase their value with clients. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2302595663-kcrealtalk-rayse-christian-dwiggins.mp3)