In this episode of Mindset Matters, I sit down with Adam Gillespie—a former rock musician turned no-nonsense Denver realtor and the co-founder of Apex Elite AI, one of the fastest-growing AI training communities for real estate professionals in the country.

We dive into Adam’s wild ride:
🎸 From winning “Best Band in Denver” to building a thriving real estate business with eXp Realty
🏡 How he carved a niche by blending street-smart sales with systems thinking
🤖 And why he’s now leading the charge to teach realtors how to harness AI—without sounding like robots.

This conversation is packed with:

• Tactical advice on integrating ChatGPT, custom CRMs, and AI tools in real estate
• Honest reflections on burnout, rebuilding, and staying relevant in a shifting market
• A deep look at how mindset + tech = unstoppable momentum

Whether you're an agent looking to sharpen your edge, a business owner exploring AI, or someone just trying to stay ahead of the curve—you’ll walk away fired up and full of practical takeaways.

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Today we sit down with two incredible women I respect on every level — Jenny & Angelica Apel, a mother & daughter combination whose bond extends beyond personal and professional achievements and a life grounded in faith and family. Together, they’re a powerhouse real estate duo with Nostalgic Homes at Compass, and if you’ve spent any time in the Highlands, you already know their names.

But what you may not know is the full story behind the signs and the sold stickers.

As you'll hear - Jenny is a survivor — and not just of the real estate rollercoaster. Diagnosed with cancer when Angelica was a small child, the importance of motherhood and their connection was forever impacted by the challenges they overcame together in those earliest days. This family has stared down some heavy chapters… and chose to meet them with faith, grace, and the kind of strength that’s hard to put into words.

Angelica grew up in that storm — and somehow turned it into sunshine. Today, she and her husband Paul are the parents of two beautiful children, and she and Jenny don’t just sell homes, they build relationships, they lead with heart, and they’re raising the next generation right in the middle of it. Watching them both light up when they talk about Angelica’s kids… that’s legacy in real time.

This episode is about real estate, yes. But it’s also about survival. About showing up. About what it means to raise a family while fighting for your life — and still choosing to give love to the people around you.

I’m proud of this one. Proud of them. And honored to help share their story.

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720-979-8742
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This week on Mindset Matters, I sit down with my good friend and Boulder native, Colin Dart — a standout realtor at milehimodern, genuinely a world traveler, and easily one of the sharpest-dressed humans you’ll ever meet. But beyond the wardrobe and real estate accolades is a man of rare integrity, intentionality, and depth.

Colin is the kind of person who approaches his work not just as a job, but as a true craft. His clients aren’t transactions — they’re relationships, responsibilities, and in many ways, reflections of how seriously he takes the impact he can have in someone’s life. We talk about what it means to show up every day with purpose, the lessons that only come from failing forward, and how to stay grounded in a world that loves to pull you in a thousand directions.

We also talk about his partner in life and magic, Virginia Dart — a gifted Colombian-born singer and recording artist whose heart is as massive as her talent. The way Colin and Virginia support each other through two incredibly demanding, creative careers is something we can all learn from. If you're in pursuit of excellence, balance, or just want to hear from someone who’s doing it right, this episode will leave you thinking — and maybe even rethinking — how you show up in your own world.

www.shieldlendingteam.com
720-979-8742
jimmy@everettslending.com
IG: @jimmythesaint5280