Send us a text Today’s episode features one of the most dynamic leaders in real estate, Tony Hanson of Better Homes & Gardens Paracle. Tony doesn’t just talk success he lives discipline, systems, and execution at a level most agents never experience. From surviving the 2008 crash while carrying $60M in development loans to helping scale Paracle from 26 agents to over 400 strong, Tony’s journey is packed with life lessons, business fundamentals, and mindset breakthroughs. Inside this episo...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, Shane and Duane sit down with Marine Corps veteran, former firefighter, and Montana brokerage owner Mark Kuhl — a man whose story redefines resilience, leadership, and culture. From being homeless at 15, to being shaped by the Marine Corps, to becoming a firefighter for 20 years, to stepping into real estate and rebuilding a brokerage almost from scratch… Mark’s journey is a masterclass in grit, service, a...

Send us a text There’s a moment in every entrepreneur’s journey where they realize the goal isn’t just to make a living it’s to make an impact. In this episode of R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life, hosts Shane Kilby (Sweet Home Alabama) and Duane Murphy (Great State of Wisconsin) sit down with Pat Garrity, the Canadian powerhouse behind Trilliant Real Estate Group of Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Pat has been selling homes and shaping lives since 2000. But this conversation goes far deeper than sal...

Send us a text From near-death to next-level purpose. In this raw, unfiltered episode of The R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, Shane Kilby and Duane Murphy sit down with Coach Wayne Salmans — founder and CEO of Hero Nation Coaching, former Realtor Magazine 30 Under 30 recipient, top 1% agent turned empowerment coach, and author of The Art of Getting Back Up. Wayne opens up about his near-death experience at 17, the years of struggle, success, self-sabotage, and redemption that foll...

Send us a text Shane Kilby (Sweet Home Alabama) and co-host Duane Murphy (Appleton, WI) sit down with Brenda Young, a lifelong Appleton resident who traded 33 years in dentistry for a brand-new real estate career at age 51 and never looked back. Brenda opens up about burning the boats, building confidence, and the power of spousal buy-in. She shares how training, admin leverage, and relentless service helped her go from two closings in ten months to multi-million-dollar annual pro...

Send us a text When burnout hits and the bank account is shrinking, most people tap out. Greg Langham did the opposite. From Marriott paying for his real estate school (true story) to failing at timeshares, cutting his teeth on FSBOs/expireds with a Mike Ferry playbook, launching an indie brokerage in Bend, then walking away burned out—Greg moved his family to Boise, stared down a crossroads, and flipped the switch after one hard conversation with his wife: “I’ve lost confidence in you.” Ga...

Send us a text This week on the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, Shane and Duane sit down with Gary Sparks, Qualifying Broker with Marmac Real Estate Coastal. Gary’s journey started in a night class 10 years ago after long shifts and side hustles, grinding through pre-license with nothing but calloused hands, a servant’s heart, and a belief that there was more for his life. From buying his first home with the late Rob Wade, to being “hard-closed” into real estate, to closing 35 de...

Send us a text Tyler Blair didn’t grow up with much. In fact, it took him a full year and four test attempts just to get his real estate license. Fast forward to today he’s leading a 100+ agent team, closing over $274 million in production, and pacing 850 homes this year. In this episode of the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, Tyler shares: His unlikely start as a leasing agent and property manager.The gritty truth of cold calls, open houses, and door knocking that built his...

Send us a text If you’ve ever said “the leads suck,” this one’s for you. Shane & Duane sit down with longtime tech insider Randy Carroll alumni of Commissions Inc. (CINC) and Chime/Lofty now the growth engine behind Ruuster, a lead-nurture platform built to mine the gold already sitting in your database. Randy breaks down the 19-month buy cycle (and why most systems stop nurturing at 6–12 months), how teams end up repurchasing the same lead through referral portals, and why your o...

Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of coaching and mentorship in shaping successful careers. Discover how guidance from experienced mentors can unlock potential, provide valuable insights, and accelerate professional growth. Join us as we explore real-life stories and expert advice on building meaningful mentor-mentee relationships that drive career success. 🎙 Thank You for Tuning in to the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast! We appreci...

Send us a text From apple orchards to award-winning broker, Mike Blake’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this powerhouse episode of Real Estate Agent Life, Shane and Duane sit down with their longtime friend and fraternity brother to uncover how Mike went from patenting products and selling his first $50k home… to running a 200+ transaction team pacing over 350 deals a year. Mike drops game-changing insights on: Why business plans fail (and how his daily screenshot habit keeps ...

Send us a text What happens when a former logistics expert burns out on corporate America and sets his sights on real estate? You get Eric Meldrum—a team leader, content creator, and visionary who turned YouTube videos into a multi-state lead magnet. In this episode, Eric joins Shane and Duane to share: How he went from startup life and SaaS dreams to real estate success in Michigan and FloridaThe secrets behind his evergreen YouTube strategy that drives millions in productionThe mindset ...

Send us a text Guntersville native. Lakefront expert. 600+ transactions. In this episode, we sit down with Rusty Glines, a top-producing Alabama agent who turned a factory job into a lakefront real estate empire. Rusty shares how a copy of Rich Dad Poor Dad sparked a total career reinvention—and how he built a brand of results rooted in faith, family, and work ethic. We cover: His leap from manufacturing to real estate successWhy he walked away from brokerage ownership (and how it chang...

Send us a text What happens when a powerhouse agent accidentally stumbles into real estate… and ends up building a legacy? In this raw and refreshing episode of the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, Liz Power opens up about what most won’t: the burnout, the emotional battles, the costly mistakes—and how she turned it all into a coaching empire rooted in mentorship, education, and emotional regulation. If you’ve ever questioned the grind, struggled to find balance, or wondered if yo...

Send us a text Glenn S. Phillips didn’t set out to lead one of America’s fastest-growing niche brokerages. But when a broken tech company with two fatal flaws and zero capital showed up on his doorstep, he and his wife Doris didn’t just fix it… They reimagined real estate from the ground up. In this jaw-dropping episode of the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, Glenn joins Shane and Duane for a no-BS, front-row seat into what it really takes to build something timeless in a world obsess...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Real Estate Agent Life, broker/owner Hannah NeSmith joins Shane and Duane to unpack what it really takes to grow a thriving boutique brokerage, raise a family, and lead with resilience. You’ll hear how she: Built her company from scratch in a brand-new state with zero connectionsOvercame self-doubt and found strength through discomfortLeads with honesty, service, and tough loveBalances motherhood with high-level leadership—and makes no apologies ...

Send us a text In this raw and riveting episode of R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life, we sit down with Scott Botelho, a former correctional officer turned million-dollar real estate producer and transformational leader. Scott takes us on a rollercoaster journey — from working inside a prison at 19, building a network marketing empire, and battling a hidden addiction… to completely rebuilding his life, hitting rock bottom, and rising to become the #1 RE/MAX agent in Massachusetts and a top team ...

Send us a text What if success in real estate wasn’t about selling more homes… …but about designing a life you don’t want to escape from? This week on the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, we sit down with our brother, industry veteran, and quiet powerhouse Bret Johnson — a 21-year real estate pro who’s done it all: brokerages, teams, tech, market crashes, reinvention… and finally freedom. Bret unpacks: ✅ How he built a business that runs 90% on referrals (without buying leads) ✅ W...

Send us a text She bought her first home at 19. Failed the mortgage test. Took the leap anyway. Now she’s 26 and closed nearly 200 loans and $38M in volume—in the middle of a “down market.” In this episode, Shane Kilby and Duane Murphy sit down with the unstoppable Chloe Brewer, better known as “YourMortgageGirl,” to uncover how she built a powerhouse mortgage business from scratch—armed with grit, hustle, and heart. 🔥 Her wild journey from a scooter-riding retail clerk to top producer ...

Send us a text EPISODE DESCRIPTION: What happens when you grow up in real estate… but decide to build it your own way? In this episode of the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, we sit down with Ford Duncan, a sharp-minded, no-excuses real estate entrepreneur who’s rewriting the playbook — blending family business roots with a modern, fearless mindset. From stepping into the family brokerage with a fresh perspective to navigating wins, losses, and everything in between, Ford shares...