In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, host Meredith Fogle welcomes first-time guest and rising listing agent Tommy Weaver, who shares the story of how he built a thriving business by focusing on what most agents overlook: the leads already in front of them.

From revitalizing old leads and strengthening sphere connections to maximizing every listing through circle dialing, buyer-looking campaigns, and expired outreach, Tommy breaks down how he creates new opportunity from every closed deal—even in a challenging market. His practical, no-fluff approach is a blueprint for agents who want to stop spinning and start converting.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to re-engage past leads and turn cold contacts into warm opportunities
✅ The follow-up rhythm that keeps your sphere of influence consistently active
✅ How to use circle dialing and “buyer-looking” language to spark new listings
✅ The mindset shift that helps you see every transaction as the beginning—not the end
✅ Why agents who work their database outperform those chasing the next shiny lead

If you’ve been looking for a way to maximize what you already have and create consistent closings without burning out, Tommy’s approach is the roadmap you've been missing.

In this new episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Tina Nader is back with fresh updates on her recent wins—and a tactical breakdown of how she’s marketing listings creatively and effectively in a market where days-on-market are longer and buyer urgency is lower.

From pinpointing the right audience for each property to crafting high-converting social media content and using AI tools to scale marketing with precision, Tina shares what’s working right now to get homes seen—and sold.

Whether you’re trying to breathe new life into a stagnant listing or proactively preparing for a market shift, this episode is filled with practical tools, creative ideas, and a repeatable approach that will help agents position properties more powerfully and build lasting visibility.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How Tina identifies and targets the most likely buyer for each listing
✅ Tips for writing and posting engaging, conversion-driven listing content
✅ How to use AI (like ChatGPT and Canva Magic Write) to streamline marketing
✅ Creative ways to increase visibility online—and in your local market
✅ What it really takes to stand out when buyers have more choices and less urgency

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, host Meredith Fogle sits down with powerhouse listing agent Naomi Richardson to talk about one of the smartest ways to scale your real estate business: hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA).

Naomi shares her real-life experience of building systems with the help of a VA, including how she found the right fit, what training looks like, how to maintain accountability, and the key signs that it’s time to stop doing it all yourself.

Whether you’re overwhelmed with administrative tasks or simply looking to grow more efficiently, this episode will help you determine whether hiring a VA is right for your business—and exactly how to make it work if it is.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to know when you’re ready to hire a VA
✅ What tasks a Virtual Assistant can take off your plate immediately
✅ Naomi’s step-by-step process for sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding
✅ How to set clear expectations, train effectively, and maintain communication
✅ Common pitfalls to avoid—and what makes the relationship thrive long term

If you’re serious about building a business that runs like a business, this episode will give you the tools and confidence to hire smart and scale with intention.

In this empowering episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, host Meredith Fogle sits down with Naomi Richardson, a successful listing agent who did what many agents only think about—she picked up, relocated, and rebuilt her entire real estate business from scratch in a brand-new market.
Naomi shares the step-by-step process she followed to not just survive, but thrive, in unfamiliar territory—including what worked, what didn’t, and how she went from knowing no one to becoming a sought-after local expert. She also delivers a ready-to-use script to break the ice with future friends and future clients—without sounding salesy.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How to launch your real estate practice in a brand-new city or state
The fastest ways to meet people and build local name recognition
Naomi’s go-to “icebreaker” script for turning conversations into opportunities
How to build authority when you’re new to the area
The mindset and systems that allow you to rebuild with confidence and speed
If you’ve ever wondered whether you could relocate your real estate business—or if you're in the middle of starting over—this episode will give you the confidence, tactics, and language to make your next chapter your strongest yet.

In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle welcomes special guest Garrett Marroon—real estate entrepreneur, coach, speaker, and author of The Balanced Breakthrough: Winning at Work Without Losing at Life.

Garrett shares how he built a thriving real estate business without sacrificing what matters most. Through aligning his work with his authentic mission, Garrett discovered that success doesn't have to come at the expense of peace, family, or faith—and in fact, that living in alignment can become the greatest accelerator of long-term results.

This episode is a must-listen for any agent or entrepreneur who feels pulled in too many directions—and is ready to embrace sustainable success from a place of clarity, values, and purpose.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How Garrett scaled his real estate business while protecting his time and energy
✅ What it means to build from alignment—and how to find yours
✅ The key mindset shifts that allowed him to grow without burning out
✅ How prioritizing faith, family, and fulfillment led to greater impact
✅ Daily disciplines and boundaries that support balanced growth

If you’re craving a more meaningful path to success—or wondering whether you really can have it all—this episode will give you both hope and a blueprint.

In this inspiring episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle is joined by Tina, who opens up about how she recognized a plateau in her business—and the specific actions she took to get back into powerful forward motion.
Tina shares what it really looks like to pull yourself out of a dip, how to create a sense of urgency that motivates both buyers and sellers, and how building authentic community relationships is helping her not only win new business now, but line up a full pipeline for fall and spring.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How to spot the early signs of a business plateau—and what to do next
What urgency really means in today’s market (and how to communicate it)
Practical ways to create meaningful connections in your community
How local visibility can lead to consistent leads and listing opportunities
Why now is the time to fill your pipeline for a strong Q4 and Q1
If you're feeling stuck or need to inject energy into your business, this episode is your blueprint for breaking through, showing up, and standing out—right where you live.

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle and Tina dive into the strategies, scripts, and systems that are working right now to convert open house leads into loyal buyer clients—even in a slower market.
You’ll hear real-world insights into what happens after the sign-in sheet—how to lead a winning buyer consultation, build trust quickly, and maintain momentum when buyers are hesitant to move. If you're hosting open houses but not turning them into transactions, this episode will change the way you approach your next one.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How to position yourself as the professional at open houses (without being salesy)
Key questions and phrasing that move the conversation forward
Tina’s buyer consultation framework that builds confidence and sets expectations
Why follow-up is everything—and exactly how to do it
How to stay meaningfully connected to buyers who are “waiting for the right time”
If you're ready to stop chasing and start converting, this episode will equip you with the conversations, mindset, and process that turn browsers into buyers—and clients for life.

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle is joined by Tina, who continues to navigate one of the most challenging buyer markets we’ve seen in years with professionalism, strategy, and relentless consistency.

Tina shares her latest win and opens up about what’s really keeping her successful: having more intentional conversations, using her CRM effectively, and leading buyers with clarity, urgency, and confidence. If your buyers are dragging their feet—or if your pipeline is feeling sluggish—this episode is packed with tactical shifts to re-energize your process and re-engage your clients.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to inspire urgency without pressure—and why timing matters now more than ever
✅ Scripts and conversation starters that position you as the professional
✅ Tina’s simple system for maximizing CRM engagement and follow-up
✅ How consistent outreach builds resilience and results—even in a challenging market
✅ The mindset and structure that help top agents keep winning when others stall

If you’re ready to shift from reactive to proactive, this conversation will show you how to show up as the expert your buyers need—and how to stay in momentum even when the market slows.