Nikki Merkerson: Why More Buyers Are Teaming Up to Buy Real Estate

Julie Longtin: The Hiring Mistake That Cost Me More Than Any Market Shift

Most real estate professionals focus on lead generation, sales, and market conditions. Julie Longtin learned that some of the most expensive business mistakes happen after the deal is closed. In this episode, Andrew Becker sits down with broker owner, consultant, instructor, and developer Julie Longtin to discuss the lessons learned from 35 years in real estate, why systems matter more than hustle, and the hiring mistakes that can quietly limit business growth. In this episode: • Why poor hiring decisions cost more than market downturns • The systems she wishes she had built earlier in her career • How she scaled across residential, commercial, development, and leadership • The operational mistakes that prevent businesses from growing without the owner About Our Guest: Julie is a veteran real estate broker-owner, instructor, and author with more than 30 years of experience across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. With a background that includes brokerage leadership, real estate education, appraisal, and property development, she has built a reputation as a trusted expert who understands every facet of the industry. Her specialties include highest and best use analysis, new construction development, design strategy, and helping clients identify opportunities that maximize long-term value. Recognized as a Top 10 Residential Broker with RE/MAX and a Top 10 Commercial Broker, Julie has been nationally published for her expertise in real estate, investing, and market trends. Her insights have appeared in major outlets including Money Magazine, CNN Money, and Providence Business News. Known for staying ahead of industry shifts, Julie continues to lead the way through innovative technology initiatives, construction projects, and forward-thinking approaches to real estate growth and development.

Courtney Poulos: Why Visibility Is Becoming Real Estate’s Biggest Competitive Advantage

Most agents focus on lead sources, commission splits, and technology. Courtney Poulos believes the real challenge is visibility. In this episode, Andrew Becker sits down with the founder of ACME Real Estate to discuss brokerage leadership, agent retention, team culture, and why visibility is becoming one of the most important competitive advantages in real estate. Courtney shares lessons learned from building a boutique brokerage, managing market shifts, and helping agents navigate a rapidly changing industry. In this episode: • The leadership mistakes that cost her top-performing agents • Why accountability and recognition matter more than most leaders realize • How visibility is changing the future of real estate marketing • Why agents should focus on relationships instead of chasing brokerages About Our Guest: Courtney founded ACME in 2011 in Los Angeles as a boutique, design-savvy brokerage focused on residential sales, investor renovation-resale strategy, and marketing that treats every listing like a brand launch. Under her leadership, ACME grew from a solo practice into a multi-agent firm spanning Los Angeles, Ventura County, and Central Florida, with a reputation for setting records in LA's east-side and westside luxury markets. In April 2026, Courtney announced a strategic partnership with SERHANT., joining as a founding member of the firm's California expansion . In her own words, "The future is about visibility. We are in the NFL of real estate in Los Angeles, with some of the most expensive properties in the world." The ACME x SERHANT. team combines ACME's design and marketing DNA with SERHANT.'s national platform, media engine, and luxury footprint. Beyond her brokerage, Courtney is the author of Break Up! With Your Rental: The Professional Woman's Guide to Building Wealth Through Real Estate, host of The Clean Close podcast, and graduates Class of '26 at the Harvard Graduate School of Design Advanced Management Development Program (AMDP). She previously hosted FYI Network's My City's Just Not That Into Me and is a frequent speaker on luxury real estate, brokerage innovation, and women building wealth through property.

Keith Hinton: From 90-Hour Weeks to Building Four Real Estate Companies

Keith Hinton did not enter real estate with a safety net. He started with no income, a growing family, and a mortgage on the horizon. Through relentless prospecting, consistent follow-up, and a willingness to outwork the competition, he sold 52 homes in his first year and eventually built four real estate companies. In this episode, Andrew Becker sits down with Keith to discuss his journey from sales professional to brokerage owner, why accountability matters more than motivation, and how he's helping agents build sustainable businesses through a unique partnership platform. In this episode: • How Keith sold 52 homes in his first year without a team • Why he left traditional brokerage to build four Keller Williams companies • The systems and training that help agents grow faster • How his agent partnership model differs from a traditional team About Our Guest: Keith Hinton’s real estate journey started with high stakes from day one. Originally from Michigan, he entered the industry in 2006 with a two-year-old daughter at home, a wife eight months pregnant with their second child, and no backup income. Through persistence, relationship building, and relentless work ethic, he launched his career by closing 52 homes in his very first year — setting the foundation for nearly two decades in the real estate industry. Over the last 19 years, Keith has sold hundreds of homes, led multiple real estate businesses, and built deep expertise across residential real estate, brokerage leadership, mortgage partnerships, and title operations. As the former Operating Principal of four Keller Williams franchises, he has coached real estate team owners, scaled businesses, and developed a firsthand understanding of what it takes to build sustainable growth. His experience spans far beyond sales, giving listeners practical insight into leadership, team building, and long-term success in real estate.

Joe and Jenn Delle Fave: How They Turned Sellers Into Partners Instead of Chasing Bank Loans

Most investors are taught to rely on banks to grow their portfolio. Joe and Jenn Delle Fave took a different path. In this episode, Andrew Becker sits down with the founders of Creative Finance Playbook to discuss how they built a real estate portfolio without traditional financing, how seller financing opened the door to more opportunities, and why creative deal structuring can help investors solve more seller problems while creating long-term freedom. In this episode: • How Joe and Jenn started investing without relying on banks • Why seller financing became a game-changing strategy • How creative finance helps investors solve more seller situations • The system they teach investors to acquire properties nationwide About Our Guest: Jenn and Joe Delle Fave are creative finance experts, real estate investors, and mentors who built a multi-million-dollar portfolio without relying on traditional banks, big down payments, or perfect credit. After years of balancing demanding careers, raising a family, and navigating the limitations of traditional financing, they shifted from conventional rentals to creative real estate strategies that allowed them to scale faster, create freedom, and build a business on their own terms. Today, Jenn and Joe specialize in creative finance, rent-to-own investing, seller financing, and off-market deal strategies, helping everyday people learn how to buy property using no-bank investing methods. Their journey—from teacher and car dealership manager to full-time investors—has made them passionate advocates for financial freedom, mindset, and building wealth through systems that work in the real world. Together, they now teach others how to structure win-win deals, grow real estate portfolios, and create more time, location, and financial freedom for their families.

Jeremy Martin: He Built a Top Real Estate Team Working Nights and Weekends

Jeremy Martin did not start in real estate full-time. He built his business between long workdays, overtime shifts, and raising five kids while figuring out how to create consistent production without shortcuts. In this episode, Andrew Becker sits down with Jeremy to discuss scaling from solo production into team ownership, building accountability systems, and creating growth paths for agents who want more than transactions. In this episode: • The prospecting habits that created early momentum • Why lead distribution should be earned, not given • How to create accountability without sacrificing culture • The team model behind stronger agent retention and performance About Our Guest: Jeremy Martin is a real estate operator, team leader, and growth-focused leader at Omada Real Estate, where he’s built a reputation around accountability, execution, and developing high-performing agents. With deep experience in agent development, lead conversion, and business systems, Jeremy focuses on creating scalable processes that help teams produce consistent results—not just short-term wins. His approach is practical and field-tested, centered on what actually works in today’s real estate environment. A top-performing agent year after year—even while working part-time—Jeremy ranked among the Top 500 Realtors in Utah for multiple years before stepping out of production to focus on leadership and team building. Today, he leads a high-performance real estate team known for strong productivity, sustainable business growth, and creating opportunities for agents to thrive. Outside of real estate, Jeremy is a dedicated family man and is currently developing an AI-powered coaching system designed to improve call performance and help teams scale more effectively.