Agents After Hours Podcast

Why Nobody Remembers Most Agents Online ft. Kayla Fox

In this episode, we sit down with marketing strategist, podcast host, and Modern Agent Social Club’s own Kayla Fox to talk about the thing most agents are struggling with right now: being forgettable online. We get into: * why most Realtors blend together on social media * the difference between visibility vs. connection * “come with me” content vs. “look at me” content * building a personal brand without oversharing your life * why stories matter more than you think * how to become the go-to agent in your market * the pressure agents feel to look “professional” online * why your audience actually wants the real version of you This episode honestly felt like one giant brain storming session and we were taking notes right alongside you. If you’ve ever felt stuck posting the same recycled real estate content everyone else is posting… this one is for you. Be sure to follow Kayla at @yourhomegirlkayla and Modern Agent Social Club @modernagentsocialclub and their podcast @modernagentmarketinggirls [https://www.instagram.com/modernagentmarketinggirls/]on instagram! Thinking of joining the club? Click the link below! https://modernagentmembership.com/masc-affiliate/ref/1067/?campaign=agentsafterhours

How We Keep Showing Up (Even When We’re Struggling)

This week on Agents After Hours, we’re talking about the side of real estate nobody really prepares you for… having to show up for your clients while your own life feels heavy. From burnout, brain fog, ADHD, hormones, motherhood (or the journey to), grief, mental health, and trying to balance being a human while also running a business: we’re getting real about what it actually looks like behind the scenes when agents are struggling but still trying to give their clients the best experience possible. We talk about: * showing up for clients during hard seasons * feeling mentally overloaded and emotionally exhausted * boundaries, communication, and protecting your bandwidth * the pressure agents put on themselves * giving yourself grace while still staying professional * why support systems matter more than people realize * “factory resets,” mental health, and learning how to slow down This episode is honest, emotional, funny in true AAH fashion, and probably one a lot of agents (and honestly anyone self-employed) will relate to deeply. Because sometimes the show still goes on… even when life feels really hard. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 📲 Follow along on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube for more behind-the-scenes chaos, honesty, and real conversations from the real estate world.

They Bet on Themselves (and Won): How Diego & Malu Are Building Wealth Through Real Estate + Helping Others Do The Same!

This episode is one we’ve been so excited to share. We’re sitting down with Diego & Malu, real estate investors, mentors, and honestly… two of the most inspiring people we know. Every time we leave a conversation with them, we walk away better. From losing $50,000 on an early flip to building a full-time business together as a husband-and-wife team, raising four kids, and creating multiple streams of income… their story is real, raw, and powerful. But what makes them stand out even more? They didn’t just figure it out for themselves, they’ve made it their mission to teach others how to do it too. Through their mentorship program, Diego & Malu are helping everyday people learn how to: * Find deals * Understand the numbers * Raise capital (even without using their own money) * And most importantly: develop the mindset needed to actually take action They’ve invested heavily into learning, made the mistakes, taken the losses, and now they’re pouring that knowledge back into others so they don’t have to learn the hard way. In this episode, we talk about: How they got started flipping houses (and what they’d do differently) * The biggest mistake that cost them $50K 💸 * What actually makes a deal worth it (numbers, strategy, mindset) * Working together as a couple (the real, unfiltered version) * Building a business while raising a family * And how they’re now mentoring others to create financial freedom through real estate This one is for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, scared to take a risk, or unsure where to start. They’re proof that you don’t need everything figured out, you just need the right guidance, the right mindset, and the courage to start. 👉 If you loved this episode, make sure to follow Diego & Malu on Instagram to keep up with their journey, behind-the-scenes flips, and the value they share daily. @diego_leos + traveling_with_theleos 🎙️ Pour a drink, settle in, and get ready to feel inspired.

The Dramatics Are Killing Deals

Agents… we need to talk. From over-the-top negotiation tactics to completely unnecessary attitude, the dramatics in this industry are getting out of hand—and honestly? It’s costing people deals. In this episode, we’re breaking down: * Why emotional agents are ruining transactions * The difference between negotiating hard vs. dramatic * Real-life stories from deals that almost fell apart (but didn’t) * How confidence (not chaos) actually wins in this market * Why being easy to work with is your biggest advantage Plus… a few side tangents (because obviously): weird closing experiences, lender frustrations, and why everything in life feels harder than it needs to be lately 😅

Lessons We Learned the Hard Way in Real Estate (That No One Warns You About)

This episode started with a plan… and then turned into one of those real conversations we probably needed to have anyway. We’re talking about the lessons we’ve learned the hard way in real estate, you know, the kind no one really prepares you for when you get into this business. From being the “punching bag” in transactions to learning how to slow down and actually be precise, we’re sharing the things that have shaped how we show up as agents today. We get into: * Why you need to double (and triple) check everything * The importance of getting EVERYTHING in writing * How to handle tough conversations without making things worse * Why you can’t trust anything until it’s signed * Learning to communicate clearly (and say less) * And the reality of dealing with people when emotions are high There are a lot of lessons in this one… and a few tangents along the way (because obviously). If you’re in real estate, or thinking about getting into it , this is the kind of stuff you only learn by being in it. Pour a drink, hang out with us, and welcome back to Agents After Hours.