Join Dylan as he interviews Jes (with one 's') Kettleson, a top real estate agent based in our Waverly office. Balancing numerous responsibilities, Jess shares her journey of transitioning away from the yoga industry to concentrate more on her role within RealClear Settlement and her real estate team.   Success leaves clues, so join us[...]

Join Dylan for an engaging conversation with Gina McAndrews, a highly accomplished real estate agent based in our Ames office. In this episode, Gina opens up about her latest experiences and delves into her personal philosophy, which centers around three fundamental principles: embracing life, fostering love, and nurturing a lifelong commitment to learning.    Success[...]

Join Dylan as he engages in a compelling conversation with Natalie St. John, a distinguished real estate professional based in our Ankeny office. Tune in as Natalie candidly discusses her remarkable journey in the real estate industry, highlighting her unwavering commitment to achieving a harmonious work-life balance.   Success leaves clues, so join us as[...]

Join Dylan as he converses with Megan Mitchum, a prominent real estate agent from our Urbandale office. Megan shares insights into her method of listing luxury properties and discusses how her recent collaboration with a local builder has marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter in her real estate career.   Success leaves clues,[...]

Come along with Dylan as he engages in a conversation with Abbey Robertson, a leading real estate agent from our Urbandale, IA office. Abbey delves into the transformation her workflow has undergone since enlisting the support of her licensed assistant. She also reveals a selection of her most valued resources and delves into the profound[...]

Join Dylan as he engages in a conversation with Melanie Mapes, an up-and-coming real estate agent from our Pella, IA office. Melanie speaks about how she got her start in real estate, where she chooses to allocates her time/resources, and what new strategies she has put into her business to propel herself up over 50%[...]

Join Dylan as he engages in a compelling conversation with Emma Jordison, a top real estate agent from our Ankeny, IA office. Emma's journey from being a dedicated educator to becoming a highly accomplished agent is nothing short of inspiring. In our interview, she candidly shares her experiences, shedding light on the secrets behind her[...]

Come along with Dylan as he enters into a captivating conversation with Stacey Smith, a distinguished real estate agent from Ankeny, Iowa. Stacey delves into her remarkable expedition in the realm of real estate, gracefully navigating the challenges and hardships while simultaneously building a flourishing family.   Success leaves clues, so join us as we[...]

Join Dylan as he engages in a conversation with Thomas Payne, a highly regarded real estate agent based in Urbandale, Iowa. Thomas delves into the impact of video and social media, the strategic implementation of a marketing coordinator, and the transformative path towards complete dedication to the realm of real estate.   Success leaves clues,[...]

Join Dylan as he engages in a conversation with Baba Agbaje, a top real estate agent in Ames, IA. In this enlightening discussion, Baba shares valuable insights into his professional approach, characterized by meticulous attention to detail, an upfront value add, and unwavering honesty when working with his clientele.   Success leaves clues, so join[...]

Join Dylan for an exclusive conversation with Roger Wheeler, the distinguished recipient of our Signature Award for 2023. Roger will provide valuable insights drawn from his remarkable journey, from his early days as a broker owner to his rise as a top real estate agent, as well as his subsequent founding of a highly successful[...]

Come along with Dylan as he converses with Tyler Weyers, the inaugural recipient of our More Than More Award. Tyler shares his insights into his role across various charitable organizations in the Pella community, his adventures in the real estate industry during his first year, and his thoughts on the true significance of the More[...]

Join Dylan as he speaks with Noah Casterton, one of our esteemed Rookie Award recipients for 2022 and 1/3 of Midwest MHC Brokers aka The Trailer Park Boys. Noah speaks on how he transitioned from property management to commercial real estate, how his team works across state lines, and his approach to buying/selling within small[...]

Come along with Dylan as he interviews Justin Ver Steeg, one of our esteemed Rookie Award recipients for 2022, and gain insights into how Justin successfully transitioned from working in Pizza Ranch to achieving pending sales in real estate. During the conversation, Justin recounts his first year in the industry, highlighting how he implemented business[...]

Experience an insightful conversation with Laura Major, one of our 2022 Rookie Award Winners, as she joins Dylan in this episode. Gain valuable insights into the keys to Laura's success that led her to win the prestigious Rookie of the Year award. Laura shares how her family's support motivated her to strive for excellence, her[...]

Join Dylan as he engages in a conversation with Stephen Kerr, a top real estate agent based in Urbandale, IA. In this episode, Stephen shares the fascinating story of his journey towards attaining success in the real estate industry. Stephen will delve into his tried-and-tested techniques for staying top-of-mind with his clients, which have helped[...]

Join Dylan as he talks with Katie Riedeman, a top agent in Ames, IA, as they discuss her business goal-setting approach, her success in turning her passion into a profitable investment venture, and how motherhood has impacted her real estate career. This episode features Katie's 2023 goal-setting tactics, her comprehensive analysis of her investment properties,[...]

Listen in as Dylan talks with Nick Polum, a Cedar Rapids-based agent, about his transition to CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate and his involvement with the Iowa Association of REALTORS®. In this episode, they discuss Nick's start in real estate, managing client relations, and the benefits of being involved in local real estate groups.  [...]

Listen in as Dylan talks with Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt, a top agent in Des Moines, about her approach to relationships in real estate and mentoring her real estate team. In this episode, they discuss working by referral, mentorship of new real estate agents, and how to build relationships in the real estate industry.   Success[...]

Listen in as Dylan talks with Tyra McAbee, a top agent and our broker in Cedar Rapids, about mentoring new agents and building a real estate team from the ground up. In this episode, they discuss the power of a real estate team, mentorship of new real estate agents, and the shift from real estate[...]

Listen in as Dylan talks with Ethan Hokel, the #1 C21® agent in Iowa, about the power of branding and top-of-mind awareness. In this episode, they discuss personal branding, the power of video, and the value of building meaningful relationships.    Success leaves clues, so join us as we follow along with successful real estate[...]

Join the discussion as Dylan talks to Chris Chiaramonte, a top Des Moines real estate agent, about how he's built his business in the last decade. Listen as they also discuss creating videos to become the local thought leader, the shift from a transactional to a relational business, Zillow as a source of lead generation,[...]

Listen in as Dylan talks to Jennifer Steere, a top real estate agent in Waverly, about her 17 years in real estate and where her business is at today. Join the discussion as they discuss growing her team, managing relationships and the people in her database, the power of building a tribe, and how she[...]

In this episode, Dylan talks to Gina Swanson, a top-rated real estate agent in Des Moines, about what's happening in her real estate business. Listen in as they discuss how buyers and sellers are feeling in this market, the importance of the client experience and how Gina is building out her team to provide top-notch[...]

Success leaves clues, so join us as we follow along with successful real estate agents as they share insight into how they run their businesses.  In this episode, Dylan talks to Jason Mickelson, a top-rated agent who has successfully built a strong conversion-oriented business in Ames and Des Moines. Listen as they discuss how to[...]