# estate podcast (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover estate podcast. Page: Feed: --- ## [419: The 6 Keys of Empowerment with Soni Graves](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/419-the-6-keys-of-empowerment-with-soni-graves) _2026-08-19 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ What does it really take to become self-managed—and why do so many capable people struggle to follow through on what they already know? On today's episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, I'm joined by Soni Graves and Steve Rigby of New Wings Consulting for a conversation about relationships, accountability, self-management, and the choices that shape both our success and our… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG419.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [Is AI Ruining Customer Service? Why Getting Help Feels Impossible | EP405](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/Is-AI-Ruining-Customer-Service--Why-Getting-Help-Feels-Impossible--EP405-e3nc5ge) _2026-08-17 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ AI can make life easier—but what happens when companies start using it to replace actual people? In Episode 405 of The Real Estate Podcast, Jennifer Goncalves and Tiffany Kadak talk about the growing frustration with customer service, from AI chatbots and automated phone systems to impossible-to-reach support departments, self-checkouts, subscription traps, and poorly trained live agents. They… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/124179406/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-13%2F429783355-44100-2-c734d4f926cc5.mp3) ## [eXp vs RE/MAX - Lisa B and Steve Craggs](https://dominatetheinternet.libsyn.com/exp-vs-remax-lisa-b-and-steve-craggs) _2026-08-13 · Lets Talk About Real Estate with Lisa B_ [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dominatetheinternet/Lisa_B_and_Steve_Craggs.mp3?dest-id=471486) ## [418: Keeping Promises to Yourself with Rosemary Lewis](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/418-keeping-promises-to-yourself-with-rosemary-lewis) _2026-08-12 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ What happens when you keep every promise you make to everyone else—but repeatedly break the ones you make to yourself? In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast , Karen sits down with Rosemary Lewis, associate broker, coach, and "real estate bestie," for an honest conversation about self-trust, faith, vulnerability, and the small commitments that shape who we become.… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG418.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [Cash Back Real Estate Agents... Are You Actually Saving Money? | EP404](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/Cash-Back-Real-Estate-Agents----Are-You-Actually-Saving-Money---EP404-e3n2m3u) _2026-08-10 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ Cashback real estate agents promise buyers money back after closing—but what could that rebate cost you during the transaction? Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott discuss whether cashback is worth it when choosing someone to represent you in one of the largest purchases of your life. They examine agent experience, availability, negotiation skills and the difference between simply having a real estate… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/123868734/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-6%2F429353777-44100-2-266773d14a427.mp3) ## [417: The Hidden Financial Stress of Successful Women with Michelle Jacobik](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/417-the-hidden-financial-stress-of-successful-women-with-michelle-jacobik) _2026-08-05 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ You can be successful, earn a strong income, and still feel financially stressed. For many women in real estate, the problem isn't the ability to make money. It's that no one ever taught us how to manage inconsistent income, prepare for taxes, create financial stability, or run the business side of the business. In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, Karen sits down… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG417.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [Does Home Staging Really Add Value? (w/ Rachel Mitchell) | EP403](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/Does-Home-Staging-Really-Add-Value--w-Rachel-Mitchell--EP403-e3mnbv1) _2026-08-03 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ Home staging is about much more than making a property look attractive. It is a marketing strategy designed to improve listing photos, showcase functionality and help buyers emotionally connect with a home. In Episode 403 of The Real Estate Podcast, Steve Cecchetto sits down with Rachel Mitchell, owner of Straightened Spaces and one of KT’s go-to home stagers. They discuss the most common mistakes… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/123497889/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-29%2F428855788-44100-2-4d50068cd29dd.mp3) ## [416: What Having a Front-Row Seat to Thousands of Women in Real Estate Taught Me](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/416-what-having-a-front-row-seat-to-thousands-of-women-in-real-estate-taught-me) _2026-07-29 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ For the past 12 years, Karen Cooper has had a front-row seat to the experiences of tens of thousands of women in real estate through her community, Empowering Women in Real Estate®. And across every level of success, certain patterns continue to appear. Every woman questions herself. Every woman loses clients, makes mistakes, and considers quitting at some point. The women with the most staying… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG416.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [We Turned a Buyer Away for Refusing to Sign In | EP402](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/We-Turned-a-Buyer-Away-for-Refusing-to-Sign-In--EP402-e3mgki0) _2026-07-27 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ A buyer got turned away from one of our open houses last weekend — for refusing to sign in. Ariel and Adrian break down why sign-in policies exist, what buyers are actually worried about when they refuse, and whether it's time for the industry to make government ID mandatory at every open house — the same way bars scan ID at the door. Safety, liability, fake sign-in data, and professional open… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/123277312/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-24%2F428558414-44100-2-fb6c482015ec5.mp3) ## [415: The Iconic Woman: How to Use the Power of Style to Become Unforgettable](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/415-the-iconic-woman-how-to-use-the-power-of-style-to-become-unforgettable) _2026-07-22 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast , Karen sits down with style coach Afton Porter for a conversation that goes far beyond fashion. Together, they explore how style impacts confidence, presence, personal branding, and the way women show up in their businesses — especially in midlife. Afton shares why the clothes in your closet may no longer reflect the woman you are… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG415.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fSfWYcV6kroH) _2026-07-22 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [The Hidden Reason Your Renewal Just Got Worse | EP401](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/The-Hidden-Reason-Your-Renewal-Just-Got-Worse--EP401-e3m76nt) _2026-07-20 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ Homeowners hitting renewal right now are running into a problem nobody warned them about: their equity has quietly disappeared. Falling appraisals mean people who assumed they had room to refinance, extend their amortization, or pull equity out are finding out they don't — right when they need it most. In this episode, Kristina sits down with Mathieu "Mat" Fugere, a mortgage broker with 23 years… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/122968253/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-17%2F428139289-44100-2-6378b1e15d262.mp3) ## [414: Your Nervous System is Closing Deals Too with Dr. Monique Thompson](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/414-your-nervous-system-is-closing-deals-too-with-dr-monique-thompson) _2026-07-15 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ What if one of the biggest factors impacting your business isn't your marketing, your scripts, or your systems—but your nervous system? In this powerful conversation, Karen sits down with psychologist, trauma specialist and neuroscientist Dr. Monique Thompson to explore how stress, anxiety and an overwhelmed nervous system quietly shape the way we lead, communicate, make decisions and show up for… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG414.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [The Truth About “Home Sold Guaranteed” Programs | EP400](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/The-Truth-About-Home-Sold-Guaranteed-Programs--EP400-e3lqk3p) _2026-07-13 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ You’ve probably heard the ads: “Your home sold guaranteed, or we’ll buy it.” But what does that actually mean? In this episode of The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott break down how guaranteed home sale programs really work, why the guaranteed price may be much lower than a seller expects, and what conditions may be hidden in the fine print. They discuss why these programs… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/122555961/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-8%2F427584466-44100-2-5e2f663a0cede.mp3) ## [413: The Power of Presence: Leading with Confidence & Connection with Marcella Oakley and Elia Alfonso](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/413-the-power-of-presence-leading-with-confidence-connection-with-marcella-oakley-and-elia-alfonso) _2026-07-08 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast , Karen is joined by Marcella Oakley and Elia Alfonso for a powerful conversation on presence, confidence, safety, emotional regulation, and leading through high-pressure moments. Marcella and Elia bring their backgrounds in law enforcement, hostage negotiation, crisis management, defensive tactics, and real estate to talk about the… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG413.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [How to Make the Most of a Home Showing (Without Crossing the Line) | EP399](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/How-to-Make-the-Most-of-a-Home-Showing-Without-Crossing-the-Line--EP399-e3lfjno) _2026-07-06 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ In this episode of The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian Trott and Chris Behie break down the unwritten rules of showing etiquette from a buyer’s perspective. They discuss what buyers should and shouldn’t do when touring homes, why you should always assume you’re being watched or listened to, how to handle kids, shoes, washrooms, photos, food, timing, and why being respectful inside someone else’s home… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/122195128/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-30%2F427098700-44100-2-d4be504ad2585.mp3) ## [412: You Are Your Brand with Krista Demcher](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/412-you-are-your-brand-with-krista-demcher) _2026-07-01 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ What if the key to growing your business isn't another marketing tactic, but simply being more of yourself? In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® , I'm joined by speaker, coach, and personal branding expert Krista Demcher for a powerful conversation about authenticity, visibility, and why you are your most important business asset. Krista shares how her own journey from struggling… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG412nn.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [The Home History Your Agent Might Not Reveal | EP398](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/The-Home-History-Your-Agent-Might-Not-Reveal--EP398-e3l8040) _2026-06-29 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ What your seller legally has to disclose — and what they don't — could affect your buying decision more than you'd expect. Stigmatized properties cover everything from natural deaths and suicides to grow ops and hauntings, and the rules around disclosure are a lot grayer than most buyers realize. Steve and Kristina from the KT Team break down where the law ends, and personal psychology begins. \>… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/121945664/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-24%2F426765122-44100-2-b5be3cd05afa9.mp3) ## [411: Halfway There — A Mid-Year Refresh for Women in Real Estate](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/411-halfway-there-a-mid-year-refresh-for-women-in-real-estate) _2026-06-24 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ We are halfway through the year, and this is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and refresh. In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast , Karen shares a thoughtful mid-year refresh process for women in real estate. This is not just about reviewing numbers or checking whether you are on pace with your goals. It is about acknowledging what has worked, celebrating what you… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG411.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [Is a Home Inspection Worth It? (A Home Inspector's Perspective) | EP397](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/Is-a-Home-Inspection-Worth-It--A-Home-Inspectors-Perspective--EP397-e3kvdg8) _2026-06-22 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ Should every buyer get a home inspection? In this episode of The Real Estate Podcast, Steve Cecchetto sits down with Mark Ellison from The Home Coach to talk about what home inspections really do, what buyers should expect, and why the right inspector matters. With over 7,000 inspections completed, Mark explains why a good home inspector does more than just find problems. They communicate clearly,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/121664456/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-18%2F426390600-44100-2-cf3faa5883538.mp3) ## [410: Slow Down to Speed Up with Jaemi Pierson](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/410-slow-down-to-speed-up-with-jaemi-pierson) _2026-06-17 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ What if the thing holding you back in your business isn't your marketing, your systems, or your lead generation strategy? What if it's your nervous system? In this powerful conversation, Karen sits down with mindset and business coach Jaemi Pierson to talk about why so many ambitious women are operating in a constant state of urgency, overwhelm, and reactivity—and how it's impacting both their… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG410.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Qe8I4ThYQ6wh) _2026-06-17 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [From Mobile Market to Milton's Only Independent Bookstore — The Wildwood Story | EP396](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/From-Mobile-Market-to-Miltons-Only-Independent-Bookstore--The-Wildwood-Story--EP396-e3k2si8) _2026-06-15 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ What does it actually take to open a brick-and-mortar store in a small town — as a young first-time business owner, competing against Amazon and Indigo, in a market you had to validate yourself? 📚 Jacqueline Puesta, owner of Wildwood Bookstore & Market, did exactly that. She started with a mobile bookshop, tested the market at Milton events, pitched her dream to a landlord with a full business… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/120729608/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-29%2F425140444-44100-2-1f1ef38f7edc5.mp3) ## [409: Systems, Support & Success for Dual Career Agents with Christina Mesones](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/409-systems-support-success-for-dual-career-agents-with-christina-mesones) _2026-06-10 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast , I'm joined by Christina Mesones for a conversation about dual career agents and the support they need to succeed. Christina shares her journey from more than 20 years in the title industry to becoming a real estate agent, mentor, and resource for agents who are building their business while also balancing another career. We talk… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG409.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [Is Your Agent Steering You to the Wrong Home Inspector? | EP395](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/Is-Your-Agent-Steering-You-to-the-Wrong-Home-Inspector---EP395-e3k042m) _2026-06-08 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ 🏡 Not all home inspectors are equal — and your agent's recommendation might be doing more work than you think. Ariel and Adrian unpack a viral home inspector TikTok that sparked a real conversation about agent steering, referral fees, and what actually makes a home inspection worth the $750 you're spending.⚠️ If you've ever wondered whether to skip the inspection or bring a contractor friend… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/120638998/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-27%2F425018969-44100-2-db460d20f1b89.mp3) ## [408: What I Thought Success Would Mean at 53](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/408-what-i-thought-success-would-mean-at-53) _2026-06-03 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ On this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast , I'm sharing a very personal reflection as I approach my 53rd birthday. For a long time, I thought success at this stage of life would mean having it all figured out. More confidence. Less pressure. More freedom. More certainty. But what I've learned is that success in midlife often looks very different than what we imagined in our… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG408.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [$3,000 Kitchen Refresh VS $40,000 Replacement | EP394](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/3-000-Kitchen-Refresh-VS-40-000-Replacement--EP394-e3jtvvd) _2026-06-01 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ A tired, dated kitchen doesn't always need a $40,000 gut job. With the right process, a few thousand dollars and about two weeks can get you a near-new kitchen — without emptying a single cabinet. In this episode, Ariel and Adrian sit down with Nasir Ishmail, owner of Wet Paint, who's spent 18 years building one of Ontario's only dedicated cabinet-refinishing companies. He breaks down what the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/120569261/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-26%2F424925901-44100-2-8cff9af15d711.mp3) ## [407: Summer Marketing Strategies](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/407-summer-marketing-strategies) _2026-05-27 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ Summer can bring a shift in routines, priorities and energy — both for you and your clients. In this episode, Karen shares practical, creative and relationship-focused marketing ideas to help you stay visible and consistent during the summer months without sacrificing your quality of life. From summer pop-bys and local events to newsletters, postcards, vendor partnerships and back-to-school… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG407.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [Lowball Offers Are Flooding The GTA — Here's What's Actually "Fair" | EP393](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/Lowball-Offers-Are-Flooding-The-GTA--Heres-Whats-Actually-Fair--EP393-e3joqan) _2026-05-25 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ Is a 10% under-asking offer a smart play or an insult? In this episode, Ariel and Adrian break down what actually makes a real estate deal "fair" — and why the lowball offers flooding the GTA right now are getting rejected even in a buyer's market. Whether you're about to make an offer or weighing one on your own home, this is the negotiation reality check both sides need.They get into why "fair"… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/120399639/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-22%2F424702642-44100-2-5f9d8c9893afa.mp3) ## [406: You are the Common Thread with Maty Bradbury](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/406-you-are-the-common-thread-with-maty-bradbury) _2026-05-20 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ In this powerful episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast , Karen sits down with Maty Bradbury for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, faith, boundaries, healing, and what happens when life forces you to finally be still. After experiencing two seasons of burnout and a serious car accident, Maty began to recognize that she was the common thread in the stress, pressure,… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG406.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [From OHL Hockey to Commercial Real Estate | Young Entrepreneur Mindset | EP392](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/From-OHL-Hockey-to-Commercial-Real-Estate--Young-Entrepreneur-Mindset--EP392-e3jajc3) _2026-05-18 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ In this episode of The Real Estate Podcast, Steve Cecchetto sits down with Jason Dasilva — OHL hockey player, CrossFit athlete, entrepreneur, and the young owner behind one of Milton’s most iconic local spots: The Ivy Arms. Jason shares how his competitive sports background shaped his mindset in business, why he decided to purchase the commercial building instead of continuing to rent, and the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/119933763/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-13%2F424077229-44100-2-d1f087b38316e.mp3) ## [405: Permission to Dream](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/405-permission-to-dream) _2026-05-13 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ When was the last time you gave yourself permission to dream? In this episode, Karen shares a heartfelt reflection on the "crazy ideas" that shaped her career — from getting into real estate after being laid off, to starting a team, building Empowering Women in Real Estate®, and expanding nationally across 22 states. Inspired by a recent conversation about the future of the real estate industry,… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG405.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/A7We9FrvrJPf) _2026-05-13 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Are Interest Rates About to Rise AGAIN? What Buyers Need to Know | EP391](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/Are-Interest-Rates-About-to-Rise-AGAIN--What-Buyers-Need-to-Know--EP391-e3j22tg) _2026-05-11 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ In this episode of The Real Estate Podcast, the team breaks down a key statement made during the latest Bank of Canada announcement — and why it could have a major impact on the real estate market in the coming weeks. They discuss how potential future rate hikes could influence buyers, sellers, affordability, inventory levels, and consumer confidence across Milton, Burlington, Oakville, and the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/119654768/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-7%2F423704522-44100-2-9d850d62e4cf4.mp3) ## [404: Everyday Open Houses - The Simple Strategy That Doubled Our Listings with Lisa Archer](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/404-everyday-open-houses-the-simple-strategy-that-doubled-our-listings-with-lisa-archer) _2026-05-06 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ What if an open house wasn't just a weekend activity, but part of your daily business-building system? In this episode, I'm joined by Lisa Archer, a 21+ year realtor and team leader serving multiple markets across the Carolinas and beyond. Lisa shares the simple, consistent open house strategy her team uses to generate listings, attract buyers, create neighborhood visibility, and build serious… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG404.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [We Owned The Building | Our Business Still Wasn't Safe | EP390](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/We-Owned-The-Building--Our-Business-Still-Wasnt-Safe--EP390-e3ijb1i) _2026-05-04 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ What does it actually cost a small business to lose its building? Andrea and George Savard — co-owners of Firepower Training in Milton — spent 10 years navigating an expropriation that reshaped their business, their finances, and their view of the town they helped build. In this episode, Steve sits down with the Savards (George is also a 28-year Toronto firefighter) to unpack their journey from a… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/119171570/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-28%2F423037545-44100-2-90fbf75d37c7.mp3) ## [403: Community Building - Your Local Impact Plan](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/403-community-building-your-local-impact-plan) _2026-04-29 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ What if one of the most powerful ways to grow your real estate business was already all around you? In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most impactful strategies I've used over the past 20+ years—focusing deeply on my local community. Not in a complicated or overly strategic way, but by simply leaning into what I was already doing and going a little deeper. From schools and sports to local… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG403.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [Most People Are Using AI Wrong | What Separates Pros From Everyone Else | EP389](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/Most-People-Are-Using-AI-Wrong--What-Separates-Pros-From-Everyone-Else--EP389-e3i7spb) _2026-04-27 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ If you're using AI like a glorified Google search, you're leaving most of its value on the table. In this episode, Ariel and Adrian sit down with Sandeep Sambhi, co-founder of Milton-based marketing and AI agency Sandbox Media, to unpack the single skill that actually separates novice AI users from the ones getting real leverage out of it — context and prompting. All three hosts trade real… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/118796523/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-21%2F422522976-44100-2-a82c66de248eb.mp3) ## [402: Hostage Negotiation Principles for Real Estate w/ Marcella Oakley](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/402-hostage-negotiation-principles-for-real-estate-w-marcella-oakley) _2026-04-22 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ What if the skills used in hostage negotiations could completely transform the way you navigate real estate? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I'm joined by Marcella Oakley—real estate team leader, former SVU detective, and trained hostage negotiator turned negotiation coach. Marcella brings a perspective that most agents have never been taught … but desperately need. Because the… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG402.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [You're Not Actually Saving $130K — The New Construction HST Rebate Truth | EP388](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/Youre-Not-Actually-Saving-130K--The-New-Construction-HST-Rebate-Truth--EP388-e3hn8ke) _2026-04-20 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ The HST rebate on new construction homes sounds like a $130,000 windfall — but buyers who believe the marketing may be in for a rude awakening. With the 2026 federal budget proposing a full 13% HST rebate on new builds (now open to all buyers, not just first-timers), agents are flooding social media with "save $130K" messaging — and most of it is misleading. In this episode, Ariel and Adrian break… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/118251598/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-10%2F421798762-44100-2-352872cef9f17.mp3) ## [401: Stress & Anxiety in Real Estate](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/401-stress-anxiety-in-real-estate) _2026-04-15 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast , I'm talking about something we do not discuss nearly enough in this industry: stress and anxiety. So many women in real estate are carrying the weight of constant pressure, nonstop availability, empty pipeline fears, overloaded schedules, burnout, and the emotional toll of trying to keep it all looking fine on the outside. If that… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG401.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [Interior Designer Explains Why Your Home Feels Off | EP387 w/ Sara Bergsma](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/Interior-Designer-Explains-Why-Your-Home-Feels-Off--EP387-w-Sara-Bergsma-e3hk0ls) _2026-04-13 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ An interior designer with 41 years of experience can walk into a room and know exactly what's wrong in under a minute — and it's seldom what you think. In this episode, Steve sits down with Sara Bergsma, owner of Bergsma's Paint & Decor in downtown Milton, to talk about the design mistakes most homeowners make, what's actually trending right now, and how the right choices can transform a space… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/118145148/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-8%2F421657987-44100-2-bd348f6b95047.mp3) ## [400: What 400 Episodes Taught Me About the Power of Consistency](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/400-what-400-episodes-taught-me-about-the-power-of-consistency) _2026-04-08 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ 400 episodes … and it all comes down to one thing: consistency. In this milestone episode, I'm sharing the real lessons behind what it takes to keep showing up. Not just in podcasting, but in your business and your life. Because consistency isn't about adding more things to your already overcrowded plate, it's about doing the right things … over and over again. Inside this episode, I share 5 key… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG400.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [Stuck With Your Agent? How to Actually Get Out of Your Contract | EP386](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/Stuck-With-Your-Agent--How-to-Actually-Get-Out-of-Your-Contract--EP386-e3ha01i) _2026-04-06 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ Signing a buyer representation agreement without reading the fine print can leave you legally bound to a real estate agent who isn't working for you. Ariel and Adrian break down the key contract terms buyers and sellers consistently overlook — and what your actual options are if things go sideways. From geographic scope and remuneration clauses to the mutual release process, this is the contract… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/117816818/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-1%2F421223124-44100-2-8d56602a5eb45.mp3) ## [399: How to Love Your Morning with Jennifer Dukes Lee](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/399-how-to-love-your-morning-with-jennifer-dukes-lee) _2026-04-01 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ How you start your morning can shape everything that follows. In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast , I'm joined by bestselling author Jennifer Dukes Lee to talk about how creating intentional morning rituals can bring more peace, purpose, and joy into your day — even in the middle of a busy life and business. Jennifer shares the inspiration behind her new book How to… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG399.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [Your Listing Agent Is Hiding This From You | EP385](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/Your-Listing-Agent-Is-Hiding-This-From-You--EP385-e3h0p0n) _2026-03-30 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ Most sellers have no idea there's a hidden clause buried in their MLS listing that can cut their buyer's agent's commission — and potentially cost the deal. Ariel and Adrian break down broker remarks: what they are, why listing agents are using them to protect their own commission, and what it means for you as a seller, buyer, or realtor working in today's market. We'll break down: \> What broker… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/117514711/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-26%2F420817435-44100-2-3fdb6b0aa9bd3.mp3) ## [398: 1st Quarter Review](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/398-1st-quarter-review) _2026-03-25 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ We are nearing the end of the first quarter of the year—and whether business has felt busy or slow, this is the perfect moment to pause and take a look at what's actually happening in your business. In this episode, I walk you through a simple but powerful 1st Quarter Review process that will help you: • analyze your closed and pending transactions • identify the real sources of your business •… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG398new.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [The Hidden Cost of Having Kids When You’re Trying to Buy a Home | EP384](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/The-Hidden-Cost-of-Having-Kids-When-Youre-Trying-to-Buy-a-Home--EP384-e3gnvof) _2026-03-23 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ Having kids changes more than just your monthly expenses. In this episode, Kristina O'Connor, Chris Behie, and Robin Dasilva break down how children affect your cash flow, risk tolerance, and overall home-buying strategy. They talk through the real impact of childcare, camps, lifestyle changes, school-zone decisions, and why mortgage approval numbers don’t always reflect what feels comfortable in… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/117226703/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-20%2F420431257-44100-2-96ae079942b83.mp3) ## [397: Imposter Syndrome & Comparison: Why It's So Costly for Successful Women w/ Dani Hampton](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/397-imposter-syndrome-comparison-why-its-so-costly-for-successful-women-w-dani-hampton) _2026-03-18 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ Imposter syndrome doesn't always show up as "I'm not good enough." Sometimes it shows up as overworking. Overtracking. Overthinking. Comparing. Second-guessing what's already working … and then rebuilding your business (or your identity) from scratch because someone else looks like they're winning harder. In this episode, I'm joined by Dani Hampton from The Real Dani Show for an honest… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG397_new.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [Luxury Showings Without the Agent: Does It Close More Deals? | EP383](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/Luxury-Showings-Without-the-Agent-Does-It-Close-More-Deals---EP383-e3g1luv) _2026-03-16 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ Should a listing agent be present during showings — especially in luxury real estate? In this episode of The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott debate one of the most common practices in high-end listings. From awkward buyer experiences and rushed walkthroughs to storytelling, security concerns, and perceived value, they break down when it helps, when it hurts, and why it may… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/116495775/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-6%2F419430680-44100-2-196c55a2a7171.mp3) ## [396: Legacy, Leadership & Learning with Jodi Hooper & Val Ovalle](https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/396-legacy-leadership-learning-with-jodi-hooper-val-ovalle) _2026-03-11 · Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper_ What happens when a 20-year real estate veteran says yes to mentoring a brand-new agent? In this episode, I sit down with Platinum Group team members Jodi Hooper and Val Ovalle to talk about a modern mentorship story that has transformed both of their businesses. Jodi has been licensed since 2005. After years of saying she might retire "soon," she found something she didn't know she needed —… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/empoweringwomeninrealestate/PG396.mp3?dest-id=1644143) ## [Most Agents Get This Wrong | The Irrevocable Clause Explained | EP382](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/Most-Agents-Get-This-Wrong--The-Irrevocable-Clause-Explained--EP382-e3ft4lp) _2026-03-09 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ Most buyers and sellers misunderstand the irrevocable period — and it can quietly cost you negotiating power and real money. In this episode of The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott break down what an irrevocable clause actually means in an Agreement of Purchase and Sale in Ontario, when it matters, and when it doesn’t. They explain why counters do NOT have to happen before the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/116347001/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-3%2F419226221-44100-2-e49175d65226d.mp3) ## [Days on Market STILL Matters](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-realty/episodes/Days-on-Market-STILL-Matters-e3ft2hc) _2026-03-05 · Kormendy Trott Real Estate Team · The Real Estate Podcast_ Days on market isn’t just a number—it’s real-time market feedback. In this episode, we break down why DOM still matters, why the way it’s reported can be misleading, and how buyers use DOM to judge leverage before they even walk through the door. We also talk about setting realistic seller expectations (so nobody panics at day 10), what long DOM can actually mean, and how low offers often hide… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd9e2750/podcast/play/116344812/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-3%2F419223208-44100-2-f64e39fa01802.mp3)