Wise Move Podcast

From Finance to Real Estate: Where Strategy Meets Service - EP 18

Host Meredith Buckland sits down with multifamily investor and syndicator Maulin Shah to break down how disciplined underwriting, conservative assumptions, and long-term thinking drive sustainable wealth in commercial real estate. Maulin shares lessons from scaling multifamily portfolios, navigating market cycles, mitigating risk, and educating passive investors to make smarter decisions in today’s shifting economy. 🎧 Hosted by: Meredith Buckland 👤 Guest:🖋 Maulin Shah – Multifamily Investor & Syndicator ⭐ Guest Bio Maulin Shah is a licensed real estate agent with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers [https://maulinshah.sites.bhgrealestate.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com], serving the Metro Atlanta, Georgia area from the Gwinnett Place office. Originally from Ohio, he relocated to Georgia and earned his real estate license to turn his passion for architecture and home design into a career. Maulin focuses on clear communication and client education, helping buyers and sellers navigate the market with confidence. He has been featured on real estate industry podcasts, including The Closing Table and The Brad and Taylor Show [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmjOR3De0B4&t=3s], where he shares insights on Atlanta’s housing trends and market dynamics. 💡 Key Topics Covered ✔️ Multifamily fundamentals in today’s market ✔️ Conservative underwriting strategies ✔️ Educating and protecting passive investors ✔️ Managing risk across market cycles ✔️ Long-term wealth creation through real estate 📇 Connect with Maulin Shah: 🌐 Website → https://maulinshah.sites.bhgrealestate.com/ 📱 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/maulinshahrealestate 🎙 Follow Meredith Buckland – Wise Move: 🌎 Website → https://www.meredithbuckland.com/ [https://www.meredithbuckland.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/ [https://www.instagram.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbuckland/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbuckland/] 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/ [https://www.facebook.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate [https://iconsofrealestate.com/] -https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Faith, Focus & 4,000 Shoots: The Blueprint of a Booming Brand - EP 17

In this episode, Evan Roberts shares how he built Visually Sold into a leading real estate media company rooted in excellence, consistency, and purpose. He opens up about entrepreneurship, faith, family, and the systems behind producing thousands of high-quality listings each year. Evan also highlights the importance of client experience and how powerful visual marketing elevates an agent’s brand. 🎧 Hosted by: Meredith Buckland 👤 Guest:🖋 Evan Roberts – Founder of Visually Sold Real Estate Media 💡 Key Topics Covered ✔️ Building a scalable real estate media company ✔️ The role of faith & family in business ✔️ Why consistency & client experience matter ✔️ Visual marketing as a branding tool for agents ✔️ New tools & features at Visually Sold 📇 Connect with Evan Roberts: 🌐 Website → https://visuallysold.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/evan-roberts-a44873167 🎙 Follow Meredith Buckland – Wise Move: 🌎 Website → https://www.meredithbuckland.com/ [https://www.meredithbuckland.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/ [https://www.instagram.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbuckland/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbuckland/] 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/ [https://www.facebook.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate [https://iconsofrealestate.com/] -https://iconsofrealestate.com/

How HomeSmart Turns Agents Into Top Producers - EP 16

In this episode of Wise Move, host Meredith Buckland sits down with Derek Varnadoe, Senior Vice President & Qualifying Broker with HomeSmart, to discuss agent development, mastering contracts, adapting to market shifts, and building longevity in real estate. Derek shares how the industry keeps agents challenged and growing, and why communication, mentorship, and resilience are key to becoming a top-tier professional. 🎧 Hosted by: Meredith Buckland 👤 Guest:🖋 Derek Varnadoe – Senior Vice President, Qualifying Broker, HomeSmart ⭐ Guest Bio: Derek Varnadoe is a seasoned real estate professional based in Roswell, Georgia, with over 14 years of experience in the industry. As the Senior Vice President and Qualifying Broker for HomeSmart Georgia, he leads the brokerage's operations and agent development across the state. His career includes a significant tenure at Solid Source Realty, where he served as a licensed real estate broker since 2011. Derek's production history includes 21 closed sales over the past five years, totaling approximately $9.2 million in transaction volume, with an average sale price of $440,000. Notably, his transactions have ranged from $180,000 to $1.8 million, encompassing various property types such as townhouses, houses, and condos. In addition to his brokerage roles, Derek is an active real estate educator and advisor, contributing to the professional development of agents in the Georgia market. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Derek’s path into real estate & broker leadership ✔️ Training, CE, forms & ongoing industry education ✔️ Why communication strengthens deal outcomes ✔️ Resilience through shifting market cycles ✔️ How HomeSmart empowers agents to grow 📇 Connect with Derek Varnadoe: 🌐 Website → https://www.hsmove.com/ 🎙 Follow Meredith Buckland – Wise Move: 🌎 Website → https://www.meredithbuckland.com/ [https://www.meredithbuckland.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/ [https://www.instagram.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbuckland/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbuckland/] 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/ [https://www.facebook.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate [https://iconsofrealestate.com/] -https://iconsofrealestate.com/ #MeredithBuckland #DerekVarnadoe #WiseMovePodcast #HomeSmart #AgentEducation #RealEstateTraining #BrokerSupport #IndustryGrowth #AgentMindset #RealEstateSuccess

Wellness by Design. Real Estate with Heart - EP 15

In this episode, host Meredith Buckland sits down with interior designer Lanada Chanel Duncan to explore how intentional, wellness-centered design transforms a house into a restorative, meaningful home. Lanada shares her expertise in biophilia, emotional wellness, and sensory-driven design—along with her personal journey that shaped her philosophy of creating nurturing, connected spaces. 🎧 Hosted by: Meredith Buckland 👤 Guest:🖋 Lanada Chanel Duncan – Founder & Principal Designer, Be Decors Interiors ⭐ Guest Bio Lanada Chanel Duncan is the founder and principal designer of b.e. decors Interiors, a Roswell-based design firm known for integrating wellness-centered design into modern living spaces. Her work, featured in Voyage ATL Magazine and other design platforms, emphasizes the connection between environment and emotional well-being through color psychology and biophilic design. Lanada is also recognized for developing the innovative “She-Cave” concept, creating personalized sanctuaries that inspire comfort and empowerment for women. 💡 Key Topics Covered ✔️ What turns a house into a sanctuary ✔️ How biophilia supports mental & emotional health ✔️ Sensory-driven design and mindful spaces ✔️ Trends in wellness-focused interiors ✔️ The story behind the She Cave ✔️ Creating spaces that nurture and restore 📇 Connect with Lanada: 🌐 Website → https://www.bedecors.com/ 📱 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/b.e.decors 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanadaduncan 🎙 Follow Meredith Buckland – Wise Move: 🌎 Website → https://www.meredithbuckland.com/ [https://www.meredithbuckland.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/ [https://www.instagram.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbuckland/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbuckland/] 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/ [https://www.facebook.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate [https://iconsofrealestate.com/] -https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Breaking Barriers to Homeownership: A Conversation with Shane Miller, PhD - EP 14

Host Meredith Buckland talks with Shane Miller, CEO of New Story Lending and founder of The Miller Companies, about his journey from military service to building a multi-state financial enterprise. Shane shares lessons in leadership, resilience, and faith, while discussing how his company is transforming lives through education, service, and breaking barriers to homeownership. 🎧 Hosted by: Meredith Buckland 👤 Guest:🖋 Shane Miller – CEO & Co-Founder, New Story Lending; Founder, The Miller Companies ⭐ Guest Bio:Shane Miller, Founder and Owner of New Story Lending, is a proud U.S. Army veteran who has quickly made his mark in real estate finance. In just one year, he led the company to achieve a $250 million annual loan volume run rate, showcasing both vision and expertise. Based in South Carolina, Shane specializes in residential mortgages, home financing, and mortgage lending, with a mission to help families achieve homeownership through trusted guidance and innovative lending solutions. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ From the Army to entrepreneurship ✔️ Building teams rooted in trust and purpose ✔️ Education as the foundation of ownership ✔️ The heart of giving back through community service 📇 Connect with Shane Miller: 🌐 Website → https://www.newstorylending.com/ 📱 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-miller-phd 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jshanemiller 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/NewStoryLending  🎙 Follow Meredith Buckland – Wise Move: 🌎 Website → https://www.meredithbuckland.com/ [https://www.meredithbuckland.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/ [https://www.instagram.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbuckland/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbuckland/] 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/ [https://www.facebook.com/meredithbucklandrealtor/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate [https://iconsofrealestate.com/] -https://iconsofrealestate.com/