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Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Rachael Ann and Neal Young

117 episodes

1 week ago

Episode #117 Cold Calling Role Play Live. With Eli Jones. What Could Go Wrong? 😬📞 Let’s be honest—cold calling terrifies most real estate photographers. Including us. So instead of talking about it, we did something way more uncomfortable (and way more useful): we brought on Eli Jones and put ourselves on the spot with a live cold-calling role play. If you’ve been in real estate media for more than five minutes, you already know Eli—educator, business builder, and the mind behind one of the m...

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Entrepreneurship

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Episode #117 Cold Calling Role Play Live. With Eli Jones. What Could Go Wrong? 😬📞 Let’s be honest—cold calling terrifies most real estate photographers. Including us. So instead of talking about it, we did something way more uncomfortable (and way more useful): we brought on Eli Jones and put ourselves on the spot with a live cold-calling role play. If you’ve been in real estate media for more than five minutes, you already know Eli—educator, business builder, and the mind behind one of the m...

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Entrepreneurship

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Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode #117 Eli Jones, Cold Calling Role Play Live. What Could Go Wrong?

Episode #117 Cold Calling Role Play Live. With Eli Jones. What Could Go Wrong? 😬📞 Let’s be honest—cold calling terrifies most real estate photographers. Including us. So instead of talking about it, we did something way more uncomfortable (and way more useful): we brought on Eli Jones and put ourselves on the spot with a live cold-calling role play. If you’ve been in real estate media for more than five minutes, you already know Eli—educator, business builder, and the mind behind one of the m...

1 week ago

50 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode #116 This AI Team Might Replace Your To-Do list

Episode #116 This AI Team Might Replace Your To-Do list Imagine having a full team working for your business—without hiring, training, or burnout. 🤖🔥 Rachel shares her experience onboarding with Marbleism, an AI team built to handle real business tasks. We break down how it works, what’s surprisingly powerful, and why AI assistants might be the next “hire” you make. This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get ...

1 week ago

23 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode #115: PMRE Roundtable with Oliver Ward & Ian Ian Kautzman of HDPH

Episode #115: PMRE Roundtable: Acting, AI, Industry Shifts, Horror Stories & the Future of Real Estate Media In this packed roundtable episode, we sit down with two fantastic guests: 🎭 Oliver Ward — real estate media business owner & business coach, sharing hilarious stories from his jump from acting into real estate, plus insights from coaching RE photographers. 💻 Ian Kotzman from HDPhotoHub — offering thoughtful industry perspective and touching on a few things in the works for HDPh...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 38 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode 114 Unpacking PMRE Las Vegas 2025

Episode 114 Unpacking PMRE Las Vegas 2025What We Expected, What We Got, and What You Should Do Next Fresh off PMRE 2025, Neal and Rachel sit down to unpack everything — the good, the surprising, the overwhelming, and the “oh crap, now we have 47 new things to do” moments. In this episode, we talk about: Our initial expectations vs. what the conference actually delivered The biggest takeaways we’re bringing home How we’re tackling the massive list of “action items” without burning out H...

1 month ago

38 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode 113 Highs and Lows

Episode 113 Highs and Lows Typhoons, our children, our business success and the threat of loosing our biggest clients, getting on stage in front of hundreds and fighting the fear. All these things were our Highs and lows of our week. This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video o...

1 month ago

38 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode #112 Stacking Wins: How we leveled up this year(Part 2)

Episode #112 Stacking Wins: How we leveled up this year(Part 2) In this episode, we’re celebrating the big (and small) wins we’ve had this year — many of which started unfolding after PMRE. From building stronger teams and improving our video work, to finding better workflows and a healthier work-life balance, we’re unpacking what changed, why it worked, and how it’s helping us grow personally and professionally. This is Part 1 of our two-part series on reflecting and resetting — looking back...

1 month ago

38 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode #111 Stacking Wins: How we leveled up this year(Part 1)

Episode #111 Stacking Wins: How we leveled up this year(Part 1) In this episode, we’re celebrating the big (and small) wins we’ve had this year — many of which started unfolding after PMRE. From building stronger teams and improving our video work, to finding better workflows and a healthier work-life balance, we’re unpacking what changed, why it worked, and how it’s helping us grow personally and professionally. This is Part 1 of our two-part series on reflecting and resetting — looking back...

1 month ago

49 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode #110 Zillow Showcase. To Zillow or Not to Zillow, that is the question.

In this episode, we dive into the world of Zillow Showcase tours—a special add-on that can give real estate agents’ listings an extra push on Zillow. We break down what you need to get started—like 360 cameras and floor plans—and chat about the pros and cons of offering this service. While Rachel’s already using Zillow Showcase with a few agents, Neal is still on the fence. We discuss whether it’s a good fit for your business, the potential benefits, and why you might—or might not—want to jum...

2 months ago

19 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode #109 It’s Not Too Late to Go to PMRE 2025!

🎙️ Episode 109: It’s Not Too Late to Go to PMRE 2025! In this episode, Rachel and Neal dive into why it’s still not too late to join this year’s PMRE Conference in Las Vegas! We’re heading there ourselves and couldn’t be more excited to connect with everyone in the real estate media community. We chat about the conference highlights, some of the incredible speakers and sessions on the agenda, and share our personal experiences from last year — what we learned, what we loved, and why it’s abso...

2 months ago

26 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode #108 Jordan Powers AD Photo Summit

Episode #108 Jordan Powers AD Photo Summit Architectural photographer Jordan Powers rejoins Rachel & Neal to unpack how AI is reshaping real estate and architectural photography, share insider details on the upcoming AD Photo Summit, and reveal the inspiring story behind his leap from real estate to high-end architecture work. STS Listeners also get a huge $500 discount to The AD photo Summit with the promo code "STS". https://www.ad-photosummit.com/Find Jordan on Instagram @jrdnpwr...

3 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode #107 Micro-Living, Maxi-Impact: Real Estate Photography for Tiny Spaces

Episode #107 Micro-Living, Maxi-Impact: Real Estate Photography for Tiny Spaces Small spaces. Big challenge. In this episode Rachel spills her best-kept secrets for photographing tiny houses and boat houses so they look spacious, inviting, and magazine-ready—whether you’re on land or floating on water. This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Us...

3 months ago

19 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode #106 – The Secret Sauce: How Our Executive Assistant Keeps the Business Running Smoothly

Episode 106 – The Secret Sauce: How OurExecutive Assistant Keeps the Business Running Smoothly Ever wonder what keeps a busy real estate media company humming behind the scenes? Meet the powerhouse who answers every email, juggles client calls, plans content, and keeps our team on track. From handling tricky customer moments to creating systems that save the day, she shares her top tips, favorite wins, and the must-have skills that make it all work. A must-listen for anyone running (or...

3 months ago

48 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode #104 part 2 of 2: Pete Stagl and the Pixl Marketing Method

Episode 104 part 2 of 2 ! This week's guest, Pete Stagl, is an entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and the creator of the Pixl Marketing Method, a step-by-step framework designed to help real estate media business owners attract more clients, retain them longer, and grow with confidence. There is so much great information in this interview with Pete that we are breaking it into two episodes. Here is the continuation...aka part 2!. This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by...

3 months ago

47 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode #104 Pete Stagl and the Pixl Marketing Method part 1 of 2

Episode 104 part 2 of 2 This week's guest, Pete Stagl, is an entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and the creator of the Pixl Marketing Method, a step-by-step framework designed to help real estate media business owners attract more clients, retain them longer, and grow with confidence. There is so much great information in this interview with Pete that we are breaking it into two episodes. Here is part 1. This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the p...

3 months ago

47 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode #103 Morning Habits That Could Save You Years

🐓 Episode #103 Morning Habits That Could Save You Years This week, things get… a little farm-y. Rachel’s mornings now start with feeding her donkey at sunrise, and somehow that’s turned into a masterclass in starting your day right. We’re talking coffee, chores, mindset, and the little routines that make a big difference in your real estate photography business. Plenty of laughs, a few unexpected tips, and maybe a new appreciation for early mornings. This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit...

4 months ago

47 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode#102 If you don’t know, now you know…Realtor

Episode#102 If you don’t know, now you know…Realtor This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part! Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM...

4 months ago

29 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Ep. 101 – Getting Ready for the Slow Season

Ep. 101 – Getting Ready for the Slow Season A listener reached out with a question we love: “What do you do to prepare for the slow season?” In this episode, we’re breaking it all down—how we save money, shift our marketing, and get proactive before things quiet down. From booking headshot pop-ups and event gigs to planning lifestyle promos, travel, and speaking engagements, we share the real steps we take to stay busy, stay paid, and stay sane. Plus, how we prep for PMRE and use downti...

4 months ago

25 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode 100: We Made It! 🎉

Episode 100: We Made It! 🎉 Welcome to our 100th episode! In this milestone moment, we’re celebrating 3.5 years of podcasting—filled with wins, missteps, lessons, and lots of laughs. We’re taking you behind the scenes of the journey: what we got right, what we totally messed up, and what kept us going. Most importantly, we’re thanking YOU—our listeners, clients, and sponsors—for the support that got us here. And now… we want to hear from you. What do you want next? Here’s to 100 more!

5 months ago

44 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode #99 Only the Good Die Young?

Episode #99 Only the Good Die Young? It’s time to start thinking seriously about your health—if not for your own sake, then for your family and your business. ⚠️ Warning: some of the health stats in this episode might be a little alarming. Don’t go having a heart attack over it—Neal was a drama major, so there’s a good chance he padded the numbers a bit for theatrical effect. Still, it’s hard to argue that your health shouldn’t be a top priority. Let’s dive into the stats that might just haun...

5 months ago

45 minutes

Shooting The Shit with Rachael Ann & Neal Young

Episode #98 Episode #98 BMC Tax LLC- One Big Beautiful Bill and how it may help your business.

Episode #98 Episode #98 BMC Tax LLC- One Big Beautiful Bill and how it may help your business. Brandon Cox with BMC Tax is Back: Tax Tips, Write-Offs & a Bill You Should Know About We brought back Brandyn Cox for round two—because taxes are confusing, and he’s one of the few who can actually make them make sense. In this episode, we dig into a newly proposed “One big, beautiful bill” that could benefit real estate photographers, plus get Brandyn’s insight on what you can and can’t write o...

6 months ago

52 minutes