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So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

Meredith Fogle

189 episodes

4 days ago

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, host Meredith Fogle sits down with powerhouse listing agent Naomi Richardson to talk about one of the smartest ways to scale your real estate business: hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA). Naomi shares her real-life experience of building systems with the help of a VA, including how she found the right fit, what training looks like, how to maintain accountability, and the key signs that it’s time to stop doing it all yourself. Whether you’...

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In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, host Meredith Fogle sits down with powerhouse listing agent Naomi Richardson to talk about one of the smartest ways to scale your real estate business: hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA). Naomi shares her real-life experience of building systems with the help of a VA, including how she found the right fit, what training looks like, how to maintain accountability, and the key signs that it’s time to stop doing it all yourself. Whether you’...

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Episodes (20/189)

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

Scaling Smart: How to Hire, Train & Succeed with a Virtual Assistant

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, host Meredith Fogle sits down with powerhouse listing agent Naomi Richardson to talk about one of the smartest ways to scale your real estate business: hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA). Naomi shares her real-life experience of building systems with the help of a VA, including how she found the right fit, what training looks like, how to maintain accountability, and the key signs that it’s time to stop doing it all yourself. Whether you’...

4 days ago

30 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

New Market, No Problem: How Naomi Rebuilt Her Real Estate Business from Scratch

In this empowering episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, host Meredith Fogle sits down with Naomi Richardson, a successful listing agent who did what many agents only think about—she picked up, relocated, and rebuilt her entire real estate business from scratch in a brand-new market. Naomi shares the step-by-step process she followed to not just survive, but thrive, in unfamiliar territory—including what worked, what didn’t, and how she went from knowing no one to becoming a sough...

2 weeks ago

36 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

Scale Your Business Without Sacrificing Your Life: A Conversation with Garrett Marroon

In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle welcomes special guest Garrett Marroon—real estate entrepreneur, coach, speaker, and author of The Balanced Breakthrough: Winning at Work Without Losing at Life. Garrett shares how he built a thriving real estate business without sacrificing what matters most. Through aligning his work with his authentic mission, Garrett discovered that success doesn't have to come at the expense of peac...

1 month ago

36 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

The Playbook for Reigniting Business & Building a Local Brand

In this inspiring episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle is joined by Tina, who opens up about how she recognized a plateau in her business—and the specific actions she took to get back into powerful forward motion. Tina shares what it really looks like to pull yourself out of a dip, how to create a sense of urgency that motivates both buyers and sellers, and how building authentic community relationships is helping her not only win new business now, but line up a fu...

1 month ago

29 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

Open House to Under Contract: The Blueprint for Buyer Success

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle and Tina dive into the strategies, scripts, and systems that are working right now to convert open house leads into loyal buyer clients—even in a slower market. You’ll hear real-world insights into what happens after the sign-in sheet—how to lead a winning buyer consultation, build trust quickly, and maintain momentum when buyers are hesitant to move. If you're hosting open houses but not turning them into transactions, ...

1 month ago

32 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

From Hesitation to Action: How to Lead Buyers Forward in a Challenging Market

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle is joined by Tina, who continues to navigate one of the most challenging buyer markets we’ve seen in years with professionalism, strategy, and relentless consistency. Tina shares her latest win and opens up about what’s really keeping her successful: having more intentional conversations, using her CRM effectively, and leading buyers with clarity, urgency, and confidence. If your buyers are dragging their feet—or if your...

2 months ago

33 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

Finish 2025 Strong: Rockstar Agents Reveal What’s Working Right Now

In this high-energy episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle sits down with several rockstar agents fresh from the Tom Ferry 2025 Success Summit to unpack their biggest takeaways, boldest goals, and top strategies for dominating the rest of the year. From powerful mindset shifts to actionable business-building tactics, these agents share the tools, techniques, and systems they’re implementing right now to stay in momentum and finish 2025 strong. Whether you attended th...

2 months ago

25 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

Fill Your Fall Pipeline: Proven Strategies to Create New Business Now

In this high-impact episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Tina returns with another new win and joins Meredith to share how agents can generate meaningful business right now—and fill their pipeline for a strong fall season. Together, they dive into simple but powerful strategies that are working today—including one of the most effective tools in an agent’s arsenal: the problem-inducing question script. This episode blends mindset and messaging with tactical action to help agents s...

3 months ago

37 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

Confidence, Closings & the Power of Accountability

In this inspiring episode of New Agent Chronicles, Rose Anderson returns with a whole new level of confidence—and real results to show for it. From uncertain beginnings to her current stride, Rose is now in full momentum, celebrating yet another closed transaction, a new client under contract, and a powerful mindset shift that has transformed the way she approaches the business. Rose shares how she got here—and what’s helping her stay here. She opens up about the role of accountability, the i...

3 months ago

26 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

Never Cold Call Again - How to Use Instagram to Attract Your Perfect Client

What if you could ditch cold calling forever—and still build a thriving real estate business from the ground up? That’s exactly what Simmi Kher, an “Instagram Famous” agent based in Washington State, did—and in this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, she’s sharing exactly how. Starting her career in a brand-new market with zero sphere of influence, Simmi built a wildly successful business using Instagram video, authentic connection, and a powerful DM strategy. She reveals how s...

3 months ago

35 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

Navigating the New "Normal" Market and Maintaining Seller Confidence

In this timely episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith and Tina tackle a critical challenge agents are facing in today’s shifting market: how to keep sellers confident, informed, and committed—even when the pace feels slower and pricing expectations are harder to manage. Together, they break down what’s changed in the market, what sellers are struggling to understand, and how smart agents can guide them through with clarity, control, and calm. With real-world stories, ...

3 months ago

34 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

Lead, Scale, Succeed: Breakthrough Strategies for Agents Ready to Level Up

In this powerhouse episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle sits down with special guest Eileen McKeon—a dynamic leader and real estate success strategist—for a masterclass on how to lead yourself, scale your business, and thrive in any market. Eileen shares her personal path to growth and leadership, along with a fantastic time-prioritization tool that every agent—new or experienced—needs in their arsenal. From breaking through slumps to sustaining success, she delive...

4 months ago

41 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

How to Handle Complex Transactions in a Shifting Market

In this timely episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle, Alicia Soekawa, and Deborah Morton tackle one of the most pressing challenges in today’s real estate industry: navigating complex transactions in an uncertain and rapidly changing market. From tricky appraisals and tight timelines to buyer hesitations and shifting seller expectations, this conversation offers real-world insight and practical strategies for managing deals when nothing goes by the book. Whether you...

4 months ago

23 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

Tough Truths & Big Breakthroughs: Real Talk on Resilience in Real Estate

In one of the most powerful and transparent episodes of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent to date, rising agent Tina returns to share the wins, the hard lessons, and the mindset shifts that are shaping her fast-growing career. This episode goes beyond the highlight reel. Tina opens up about real challenges she’s faced in the field, the emotional toll of high-pressure situations, and how she continues to show up, serve, and stay positive—even in the toughest moments. Her story is a masterc...

4 months ago

38 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

Is It Time to Hire? How to Know When—and Who—to Add to Your Real Estate Business

In this high-value episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle and Chris Fogle dive into one of the most important (and intimidating) decisions real estate agents face: when to hire help. From assistants to showing agents, this episode unpacks how to recognize the right time to grow your support team, how to handle the financial side of hiring, and how to make sure you're truly leveraging your time and energy to grow—not just staying busy. 🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Epis...

4 months ago

32 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

From Roadblocks to Results: How to Keep Winning in a Challenging Market

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Tina returns to share the next chapter of her fast-moving real estate journey—and it’s packed with fresh wins, real lessons, and practical strategies any agent can use. Tina opens up about what it’s taken to push through the inevitable roadblocks, how she keeps her pipeline full of active prospects, and the simple mindset shift she uses to keep stress at bay. Her story is a powerful reminder that success isn’t linear—but with the right...

5 months ago

27 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

Husband. Father. Top Producer. How Chris Fogle Found His Real Estate Groove

In this special episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, host Meredith Fogle is joined by her husband, business partner, and top-producing agent Chris Fogle for an inside look at his journey from brand-new agent to trusted mentor and buyer expert. Chris shares the real story of how he got started in real estate, what it took to build momentum, and the pivotal role that scripts, systems, and consistency played in his success. You’ll hear how he mastered buyer agency, became a go-to ex...

5 months ago

33 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

New Agent Chronicles - How to Crush It in Real Estate Without Burning Out

In this empowering episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, rising star Tina returns to share the mindset, strategies, and systems that are helping her succeed quickly—without burning out. Known for her fast-track wins and incredible momentum, Tina opens up about how she stays grounded, focused, and energized in one of the most demanding industries out there. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by everything you "should" be doing, this episode is your permission slip to do it smarter, no...

5 months ago

32 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

The Definition of Success

In this thought-provoking episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle, Alicia Soekawa, and Deborah Morton unpack one of the most important questions every real estate professional will face: What does success actually mean—and who gets to define it? From chasing production goals and growing teams to building balance, fulfillment, and purpose into your business, we explore how success can look very different for every agent—and why defining it for yourself is essential to...

5 months ago

36 minutes

So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

New Agent Chronicles: Rose Anderson’s Rise – From Self-Doubt to Success

In this inspiring episode of New Agent Chronicles, we meet Rose Anderson, a new agent who didn’t start with a bang—but who is now crushing her goals and building the career of her dreams. Rose’s journey is a powerful reminder that success in real estate doesn’t always happen overnight. She started out unsure, focused on building her confidence, and committed to showing up every single day—even when the wins were slow to come. And now? She’s celebrating a major milestone: exceeding her Q2 goal...

6 months ago

34 minutes