The Red Chair Series

27 Years Building a Family Real Estate Team in Kansas City-Billie Bauer Story

Who is Billie Bauer? Billie Bauer is a top producing Keller Williams real estate agent in Overland Park, Kansas, with 27 years of experience and a team built alongside her daughter, Ryan. Billie Bauer almost didn't make one phone call. That single call turned into thirteen real estate transactions over the years, and it is the story at the center of this episode of The Red Chair. Before real estate, Billie spent years teaching and coaching at Shawnee Mission South High School. She got her license almost by accident, helping a friend's real estate business for "just the summer." She sold her first house and was hooked. Twenty seven years later, she runs the Billie Bauer Network at Keller Williams Realty Partners in Overland Park, one of Kansas City's most respected family real estate teams. In this conversation, Billie and host Genevra Collins get into: * The cold call Billie didn't want to make, and why it built her business * Teaching school by day and real estate by night during her first five years in the business * Surviving the 2008 housing market crash by sharing one desk and one phone with her daughter Ryan * The hiring system, AVA, that finally helped her build a team she trusted * What it actually means to hand a real estate business to the next generation * Why "I sold my first house and I was hooked" is still true 27 years later * Building team culture, celebrating wins, and keeping a "boutique" team small on purpose This episode is for Kansas City real estate agents, anyone thinking about a career change into real estate, and anyone building a family business that has to survive its first hard season. The Red Chair is hosted by Genevra Collins, CEO and Team Leader of Keller Williams Overland Park. New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Follow the show so you don't miss the next one.

From Cancer to Clarity: How Sheri Long Redefined Success, Faith & Real Estate

In this episode of The Red Chair Podcast, Genevra Collins sits down with Sheri Long, a top-producing real estate agent, former fourth-grade teacher, and nine-year breast cancer survivor whose story will challenge the way you think about success, resilience, and what truly matters. For more than a decade, Sheri built a thriving real estate business while teaching full time, consistently selling more than 30 homes each year before retiring from education. But in 2017, everything changed when she received a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis. Rather than allowing cancer to define her, Sheri found a renewed perspective on life, faith, business, and relationships. She shares what it was like to continue teaching, serve real estate clients during chemotherapy, and navigate one of the hardest seasons of her life with courage, gratitude, and an unwavering belief that God wasn't finished with her story. This conversation goes far beyond real estate. It's about discovering what truly matters, learning to slow down, putting your health and family first, and realizing that success means very little if you lose yourself in the process. Whether you're a real estate agent, entrepreneur, business owner, educator, or simply walking through a difficult season, you'll find encouragement, practical wisdom, and hope in Sheri's incredible journey. • How Sheri built a 30+ transaction real estate business while teaching full time • The systems and habits that helped her succeed in two demanding careers • Her breast cancer journey and the mindset that carried her through treatment • Why coaching and accountability changed both her business and her life • The power of relationships in building a referral-based real estate business • How faith helped her navigate uncertainty and fear • Lessons on avoiding burnout and creating a life that reflects your true priorities • Advice for new real estate agents, entrepreneurs, and anyone pursuing meaningful success Sheri's story is a reminder that our greatest challenges often become our greatest teachers. If you've ever questioned your priorities, struggled with work-life balance, or needed hope in the middle of uncertainty, this episode will stay with you long after it ends. If you enjoyed this conversation, follow The Red Chair Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use a reminder that even life's hardest moments can become the beginning of something extraordinary.

REPLAY: Breaking Down a KC Deal: How Maria Koch Invests, Flips, and BRRRRs

Maria Koch is a Kansas City-based agent and investor who has built momentum through flips, BRRRRs, and long-term rentals. In this Investor Spotlight, Maria walks us through her journey into real estate, breaks down one of her deals step by step, and shares how she evaluates opportunities in today’s KC market. We talk candidly about what worked, what didn’t, and the systems she uses to balance being both an agent and an investor. Maria also shares her perspective on Kansas City neighborhoods, common mistakes new investors make, and practical advice for anyone looking to buy their first investment property. This episode is packed with real numbers, real lessons, and real insight for agents and investors who want to build wealth locally. Find Maria at: ⁠http://nocoastinvesting.com⁠ [http://nocoastinvesting.com] Instagram- @nocoastinvesting

Why Growth Gets Heavy - Matt Webb on Leadership, Pressure, and Scale

Matt Webb didn’t start in real estate, he started in hospice, sitting with people during some of the hardest moments of their lives. In this episode of The Red Chair, Matt shares how that experience shaped the way he builds relationships, leads his business, and shows up for clients today. In just five years, Matt has gone from unsure of his path to closing 100+ deals a year and building both a real estate business and an investing arm. But behind the growth, he opens up about the pressure, burnout, and moments that forced him to rethink everything. We talk about: * The mindset shift from athlete to entrepreneur * How faith influences his business and decision-making * Building wealth through real estate investing * The realities of scaling fast...and what it costs * Why success without alignment can still feel empty This is a conversation about more than production, it’s about purpose, growth, and building a life you don’t need to escape from.

From Millionaire to Addict to $25 in His Bank Account - Jim Godwin

What happens when success comes faster than you’re ready for it? In this episode of The Red Chair, Genevra Collins sits down with real estate leader Jim Godwin to unpack a story that most people never tell. From building a million-dollar real estate business… to battling addiction in silence…to hitting rock bottom with just $25 in his account and no way to make payroll…Jim shares the raw, unfiltered truth behind what was really happening behind the scenes. This conversation goes far beyond real estate. It’s about: * The pressure of success no one talks about * Addiction and the illusion of control * The moment everything breaks * And what it actually takes to rebuild your life from nothing Jim also opens up about unconventional healing, personal responsibility, and how he turned his lowest point into a new mission: helping others build wealth and freedom the right way. This is one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever had on The Red Chair. 🎙 If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding it together on the outside but struggling on the inside… this episode is for you.