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Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Maria Quattrone

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4 days ago

In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with longtime partner and trusted lender Deanne Katsaros, widely known as “The Mortgage Mom.” With more than 15 years in the mortgage industry, Deanne has built a reputation for guiding buyers through complex lending scenarios with confidence, clarity, and care. This conversation goes beyond interest rates and loan programs. Maria and Deanne unpack the mindset, planning, and discipline required to succeed in real e...

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In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with longtime partner and trusted lender Deanne Katsaros, widely known as “The Mortgage Mom.” With more than 15 years in the mortgage industry, Deanne has built a reputation for guiding buyers through complex lending scenarios with confidence, clarity, and care. This conversation goes beyond interest rates and loan programs. Maria and Deanne unpack the mindset, planning, and discipline required to succeed in real e...

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Entrepreneurship

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Episodes (20/357)

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Mortgage Mom Mindset: How Deanne Katsaros Helps Buyers Win in Any Market (Be The Solution Podcast)

In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with longtime partner and trusted lender Deanne Katsaros, widely known as “The Mortgage Mom.” With more than 15 years in the mortgage industry, Deanne has built a reputation for guiding buyers through complex lending scenarios with confidence, clarity, and care. This conversation goes beyond interest rates and loan programs. Maria and Deanne unpack the mindset, planning, and discipline required to succeed in real e...

4 days ago

29 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Why I Moved My Brokerage to LPT Realty: Maria Quattrone on Growth, Listings, and Building a National Real Estate Brand (with Sharra Mercer)

In this special episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone is joined by Sharra Mercer of the Gary Mercer Team at LPT Realty for an open, transparent conversation about why Maria made the move to LPT Realty and what this transition means for her team, her agents, and her long-term vision. This is not a sales pitch. It’s a real conversation about growth, alignment, scalability, and leadership—and what happens when a top listing agent decides she’s done playing small. Together,...

2 weeks ago

35 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Create Real Estate Leads on Demand: How to Create Opportunities Instead of Waiting for the Phone to Ring (with Matt Muscat)

In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Matt Muscat, Marketing Director at Treadstone and a real estate marketing strategist who has worked with 3,500+ real estate agents across the country. This conversation is a deep dive into how real estate agents can generate leads consistently, even in slower markets — by creating opportunities instead of waiting for the phone to ring. Matt breaks down why most agents struggle, how to fix your calendar first, ...

3 weeks ago

33 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Connection, Character, and Consistency: Jennifer King’s Blueprint for Longevity

In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, Maria interviews longtime friend and 25-year real estate veteran Jennifer King, one of Lancaster, PA’s most respected leaders. Jennifer has built her business entirely on repeat and referral, navigating market shifts, competing with cash-heavy out-of-town buyers, and mastering the art of relationship-building. With Lancaster now attracting homeowners from NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and D.C. due to affordability and Amtrak access, Jennifer sha...

1 month ago

49 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Mindset, Grit, and Conversations: Jo Ferraro’s Formula for 2026 Success

In this Be The Solution episode, Maria sits down with Jo Ferraro, a powerhouse real estate leader who has served South Central Wisconsin since 1999 and ranks in the top 1% nationally for real estate professionals. With over two decades of leadership, grit, and mastery, Jo shares what it really takes to succeed in a shifting, skill-based marketplace — and why the market does not dictate your success. What you do, consistently, does. Maria and Jo dig into grit, consistency, skill-buildi...

1 month ago

41 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Doing the Work: How Britt McLaughlin Built a Real Estate Powerhouse from Scratch

In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, Maria interviews Britt McLaughlin, founder of She Moves Philly, who went from tech operations to building a thriving real estate business known for systems, excellence, and grit. Britt shares how she started from zero, built her brand through rentals, and eventually managed the lease-up of a 250-unit portfolio generating millions of dollars in revenue Her journey is one of discipline, personal growth, systems thinking, and the truth abou...

1 month ago

43 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Creative Financing Solutions with Caleb Christopher

In this powerful new episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Caleb Christopher, founder of Creative TC, a national consulting company specializing in creative financing and complex non-traditional real estate deals. Caleb handles the “weird stuff” in real estate — creative structures like Subject-To, Hybrid Financing, and Seller Finance Combinations — closing 30–50 creative deals monthly nationwide Maria and Caleb unpack how these deals really work, why m...

1 month ago

28 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Building a Business Around Relationships with Simon Westfall-Kwong

In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, Maria Quattrone welcomes Simon Westfall-Kwong, CEO and Team Leader of the LuxeLife Group in North Jersey. Simon shares how he built one of the most admired real estate relationship systems in the region — his SOI Playbook — focused on authentic connection, consistent communication, and community-driven events. From hosting 11 years of pumpkin patch gatherings to creating detailed systems of follow-up, Simon reveals how to build a thriving referr...

2 months ago

33 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Conversations Create Commissions: Prospecting, Skills, and Consistency with Jeff Quintin

This morning, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my longtime friend and industry legend, Jeff Quintin, CEO of The Quintin Group. Jeff and I go way back—over two decades of friendship, competition, and growth in this wild business of real estate. In this episode, we dive into what’s really working in today’s market, what’s always worked, and how to combine proven old-school fundamentals with the modern tools that can skyrocket your business. We talk about the P-word that every agent avoid...

2 months ago

34 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

From Socks To Sales: Building A Real Estate Routine That Works with Tim Garrity

On this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and industry peer, Tim Garrity—a Philly real estate leader known for relentless consistency, content-driven marketing, and building a business that serves both his clients and his life. We dig into the habits that actually move the needle (hello, 5 AM start times and “eat the frog”), why consistency beats intensity, how to win in a tough market, and the mindset shift every agent needs to make before Q1. Key Takeaways Consistency is the advan...

2 months ago

42 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Survive, Then Thrive: Adaptability, Leadership & Philly Real Estate with Chris Somers

I sat down with my longtime friend (and friendly competitor) Chris Somers, CEO of The Somers Team. We’ve both been in this wild real estate world for 22 years, and today we went straight at it—adaptability, leadership, and getting deals to the finish line when the market isn’t giving anyone freebies. I opened with a line that anchors me: “The most successful people are those who accept and adapt to constant change.” That’s been our story—from the financial crisis to zero rates, inflation, and...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Smash the Mold: Reinventing Real Estate with Kevelyn Guzman

In this dynamic episode of Be the Solution, host Maria Quattrone sits down with powerhouse real estate leader Kevelyn Guzman, a woman who's not only reshaped how brokerages operate—but how leaders lead. As Regional Vice President at Coldwell Banker Warburg, Kevelyn has spent more than two decades building innovative, people-first solutions for New York City’s most competitive real estate environment. She played a pivotal role in the firm’s 2021 acquisition by Coldwell Banker and has since red...

3 months ago

41 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

From Burnout to Boundless: Craig Lerch on Reinventing a Real Estate Life

What happens when the name on the door stops feeling like success and starts feeling like a cage? Craig Lurch, a Philadelphia real estate veteran and son of a broker, tells the raw story of smashing his “snow globe”—leaving his own brokerage, confronting ego, and rebuilding a career around three simple funnels: change lives, make money, have fun. It wasn’t tidy. It cost real money, pride, and a few tears. But it delivered clarity, scale, and a daily rhythm that protects energy and multiplies ...

3 months ago

55 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

What if the “how” isn’t the hurdle, but your ego is?

What if your clients didn’t need you in the room to feel fully served? We sit down with Guillermo Salas—born and raised in Philly, now raising four kids in Madrid—to unpack how he moved abroad, kept his real estate business thriving, and actually got closer to the life he wanted. The surprise isn’t that remote real estate works; it’s that leading with transparency and well-documented systems can grow your business while you live where you feel most alive. Guillermo walks us through the pivot...

3 months ago

41 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Home Inspection Secrets That Can Save Your Next Deal with Corwin Jackson

Ever wonder what's really happening during those crucial hours of a home inspection? In our eye-opening conversation with returning guest Corwin Jackson, we pull back the curtain on this pivotal moment in the real estate transaction that can make or break a deal. Corwin dismantles the common misconception that home inspectors are "deal killers," explaining their true purpose is to provide an objective assessment of a property's current condition. We explore why those aging roof systems, hidd...

3 months ago

23 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Dial, Grind, Close: How Robin Martin Brute-Forced His Way to Success

What if the answer you've been searching for is simply putting in the work? That's the powerful message Robin Martin, leader of Premier Home Team at Keller Williams, shares in this compelling conversation about persistence, discipline, and accountability in real estate. Drawing from his background as a college track coach, Robin reveals how he "brute-forced" his way to success in just six years through relentless activity. He transparently breaks down his journey from making 5,000 dials to g...

3 months ago

35 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

The Power of Discipline and Relentlessness: Michelle Berman - Mikel's Journey

What if the question that annoyed you throughout childhood became the guiding principle for your success? For Michelle Berman-Mikel, founder of Beyond the Method, her father's persistent question after every swim meet—"Was that the best you could do today?"—transformed from a frustrating interrogation into the cornerstone of her business philosophy. Michelle reveals how discipline and relentlessness became her defining traits, sharing candidly how these qualities enabled her to build a thriv...

4 months ago

47 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Building Your Real Estate Empire One Relationship at a Time

The secret to lasting success in real estate isn't found in flashy marketing campaigns or viral social media strategies—it's built one meaningful relationship at a time. Broker Gina Romano reveals how this philosophy has fueled her 21-year career during a candid conversation with Maria Quattrone on the Be the Solution podcast. "In relationships, the little things are the big things," quotes Gina, sharing how she's cultivated a business so rooted in authentic connections that she "would never...

4 months ago

25 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Life by Design: Overcoming Fear and Living with Purpose

What does it truly mean to live life by design? In this powerful conversation with returning guest Dan Zytowski, we explore the transformative philosophy that "life begins when you step outside your comfort zone." Dan shares his journey from being a self-described "depressed millionaire" flipping houses to creating a life centered on purpose, presence, and authentic relationships. His refreshing perspective challenges conventional thinking about success, encouraging listeners to stop w...

4 months ago

54 minutes

Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Harnessing Fear, Honoring Culture: Jay Doran on Self-Mastery and Building Vision-Driven Businesses

What would you attempt if you knew you couldn't fail? This question lies at the heart of entrepreneurship, where fear often becomes the invisible barrier between where we are and where we want to be. Jay Doran, culture expert and founder of Culture Matters, takes us on a journey through the complex relationship between fear and organizational culture. "When I'm not sharing my vision out of fear, I'm not showing up as the best version of myself," Jay reveals, highlighting how personal limitat...

4 months ago

42 minutes