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The Music City Experts Broker Bites Podcast is hosted by the principal broker of Music City Experts, Laura Dahl. Laura has over 20 years of experience in real estate and her passion for teaching people how to build successful businesses is second to none. The Broker Bites Podcast features real estate news and tips for buyers & sellers, vendor spotlights, hot new listings, cool community happenings, and more! Follow along as Laura gives incredible insights to all things real estate, highlights some of the amazing agents/team members with MCE and stay current with all things related to real estate in the Greater Nashville region!

Laura Dahl


    • Sep 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 48 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Music City Experts Broker Bites Podcast

    Vendor Spotlight: Devan Spinelli with CLOSED Title

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 27:30


    Music City Experts, Broker Bites Podcast, Laura Dahl, Real Estate, Nashville Real Estate, Community, Deliberately Different, Music City, Real Estate, Investing, Love, Community, Spread the Positive, STP Productions

    Authenticity: The Power of Connecting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 27:17


    This week Laura talks about a topic that keeps coming up in our world today: being yourself and choosing to use your platform to connect people together rather than polarizing people. Listen along as Laura shares some insight on what we can turn our focus to that brings people together without compromising what we believe in!

    15 Videos Realtor Should Be Doing Already

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 25:23


    This week Laura speaks about the importance of video and how agents can benefit from having a consistent video program incorporated in their marketing efforts! Listen in for all 15 examples!

    BIG NEWS! RE Coach Crate Launch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 16:21


    Laura's Story - Spread The Positive Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 25:11


    This week we have a special episode of the MCE Broker Bites Podcast. It's actually a crossover dual podcast with Trent Denson of Spread The Positive. The producer for the MCEBB podcast and an agent at Music City Experts as well. Listen in for Laura's story, how she got to this point, and all the amazing things she does for people! Laura's passion for what she does and how she serves is truly amazing. She definitely lives out the mission of STP on a crazy level! 

    Negotiating Like a Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 22:38


    This week Laura talks about how to Negotiate Like a Boss. Negotiation is the backbone of all things real estate and Laura has seen it all over her 25 plus years in Real Estate. Listen in for some practical and tangible tips on how to improve your negotiating skills!

    5 Pillars To Success - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 26:30


    This week Laura gets back to the educational moments. She dives deep into 5 "Pillars" that she has put together over her years of coaching and being a broker to be proven to help her agents thrive! These practical and easily implementable pillars can help agents of any tenure in their career. Be sure to grab a notepad and pen for this one! As always check out musiccityexperts.com! 

    Agent Spotlight: Justin McIntosh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 25:10


    This week Laura sits down with one of her favorite people, Justin McIntosh. Justin has a really awesome story and background. Listen in to hear how Justin went from being in the entertainment industry to build a very successful real estate career. Justin is also the Creative Director for Reba McIntire. Yeah no big deal. Justin is a legend and this conversation with Laura is a really great overview of who he is and how he operates. 

    Vendor Spotlight: Tyler Blalock with Guaranteed Rate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 24:16


    This week Laura sits down with one of her favorite people and the "in-house" Mortgage Lender. He is the VP of Mortgage Lending for Guaranteed Rate in the Middle TN region. They get into Tyler's backstory, how he is connected to MCE and all the fun stuff that has come from being a new dad! If you have any questions about Mortgages and how to navigate the loan process, you should definitely reach out to Tyler!    https://people.rate.com/tyler-blalock-986284

    Agent Spotlight: Ceji LeMelle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 31:32


    This week Laura speaks with another one of her up-and-coming superstar agents. Ceji LeMelle joins the show to tell her story, how she got into real estate, and how she has found success in different real estate transactions than she was expecting to be doing early in her real estate career. Great episode and practical advice on how to pivot and find your lane.

    Agent Spotlight: Tyler Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 30:36


    This week Laura sits down with another one of her superstar agents. The one and only Tyler Lewis. Tyler has a really awesome story that has led him to be one of the highest producing agents in the MCE Office. He is passionate about serving his clients and keeping everyone calm throughout the process. Be sure to follow him at @tylerlewisrealtor!

    Leadership Series - Christie Cooper - Broker, REALTOR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 20:30


    This week Laura sits down with another one of the members of her Leadership Team, the one and only Christie Cooper. Listen in as Christie speaks about her journey to real estate and why she decided to join the leadership team for MCE. Christie is passionate about the growth of every agent that she comes in contact with. She has a tremendous work ethic ad genuinely cares about her clients and the overall mission of MCE! 

    Leadership Series - Deborah Muffoletto - Broker, REALTOR

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 22:30


    This week Laura sits down with Deborah Muffoletto. Deborah is part of MCE's Leadership Team and a Broker. She tells her story, what brought her to MCE, and why she is so passionate about helping the agent in this company! Listen in for all the awesome ways Deborah is #deliberatelydifferent and goes above and beyond for her clients/agents she serves.

    Agent Spotlight - Sabrina Byrum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 15:41


    This week Laura sits down with the one and only Sabrina Byrum. Sabrina is an absolute firecracker of a person. She has a really cool story, even better energy and is passionate about helping her clients. Her tagline is "do it the HEART way" and she definitely lives that out not only with her clients but anyone she comes in contact with. For more information about Sabrina check her out on Facebook and Instagram @buywithbyrum and @sabrinabyrumrealtor! Thank you for being on Sabrina! 

    Agent Spotlight - Heather Thurman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 20:28


    In this episode, Laura sits down with one of her favorite agents, the one and only Heather Thurman. Heather has a really amazing story, a huge heart, and is a great example of what makes MCE "deliberately different". Heather speaks about her journey to getting into real estate and all the things that make her unique! Be sure to follow Heather on Instagram (@heatherthurman7) and visit her website www.heatherthruman.com!

    19 Things They Don't Teach You In Real Estate School (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 20:27


    Join us for part 2 of the 19 Things They Don't Teach You In Real Estate School. These tips apply to just about any industry of people that are self employed. Laura provides some really great tips and advice on how to improve in all areas of your life through examples in real estate. Great information! 

    19 Things They Don't Teach You In Real Estate School (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 15:58


    This week Laura gives you part of 1 of a two-part series about 19 things that are not taught in real estate school. Get a notepad and be somewhere you can really pay attention. These are some really awesome tips and routines that can help agents of all skill levels and years of experience. Be on the look out for part 2 coming next week! 

    Vendor Spotlight - Emily Daniel - Achosa Home Warranty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 25:25


    This episode Laura sits down with one of her favorite people, the one and only, Emily Daniel with Achosa Home Warranty. Emily is a founding member of the Achosa Home Warranty team and is passionate about helping home buyers have protection from unexpected problems with a newly purchased home. Tap in to learn more about Emily and Achosa! 

    When to Fire a Client?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 21:09


    When to fire a client? This is a tough situation to be in...this week Laura dives deep into this dilemma and how to navigate this process. There are a lot of scenarios where this is absolutely the right thing to do. Listen in as Laura goes through some real-life examples! Very tangible and practical advice in difficult situations! 

    Escalation Clause Do's and Don'ts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 12:30


    This week's episode is all about escalation clauses and how to use them or not when dealing with multiple offer situations. Laura gives some really great advice on how and when to use this tool and when to steer clear. Tune in for the full episode and ways to navigate this crazy market! As always follow Music City Experts on all socials (@musiccityexperts) and for all of our Apple Podcasts folks please leave a five star review! 

    Love Letter or Liability?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 17:56


    This week's episode features Laura diving into a new trend that is happening with multiple offer situations where people are presenting "love letters" or cover letters with offers explaining how much they love the house and how they would enjoy being in the home. Listen in to hear Laura's "hot take" on this trend and what agents should be aware of. Really insightful episode! 

    Words of Encouragement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 20:49


    In this week's episode, Laura speaks words of encouragement for everyone in the real estate industry! Times are wild and crazy right now. There are a lot of people struggling and getting discouraged by the multiple offer situations and the lack of inventory! Laura has some great tips and advice on how to navigate these situations! Listen in!

    Agent Spotlight - Ryan McCorduck

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 12:09


    This week Laura sits down with one of her OG first 5 agents that she started Music City Experts with, the Nashville Home Hero himself, Mr. Ryan McCorduck. Ryan has a very successful business and has been a staple in the MCE company culture. Listen in as he tells his story, why he loves Music City Experts and how he goes above and beyond for his clients! The Nashville Home Hero is a great example of what makes Music City Experts, Deliberately Different!   

    Becoming Unrecruitable

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 19:41


    In this week's episode, Laura speaks about the two sides of becoming "unrecruitable". As an agent doing the work, participating in-company training, partaking in events/outreach efforts, and being there for your fellow agents. On the broker side, Laura goes into great detail about all of the extra steps she takes to provide resources and a company culture that makes her agents feel like family which ultimately leads to her agents being "unrecruitable". 

    Landing Listings & Finding Off Market Deals For Buyers In This Crazy Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 26:13


    In this episode, Laura dives deep into ways for agents to survive in the current market we are experiencing not only in Middle TN but around the country. SO many buyers and so few listings! Landing listings and getting creative for your buyers right now is imperative for agents to survive in this market. Laura provides some really amazing insights and advice on how to navigate these challenging times. Tap in for the full episode and all the great knowledge that she provides. As always if you like what you hear, please leave a five-star review, follow, subscribe and share the episode with a friend! 

    Take Your Testimonials From Good, to Great, to Fantastic!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 12:40


    This week's episode features a deep dive from Laura on all things related to getting the most out of your testimonials. Testimonials are a huge opportunity for people to really showcase what amazing agents they are. Leaving a word graphic with a quote about how much your client loves you on a social media post is not the best way to go. Laura provides some really cool and new ideas to take your testimonials to the next level. Listen in to the full episode now! 

    Let's Talk about CMA's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 30:13


    In this episode, Laura takes a deep dive into all the things Comparative Market Analysis, or CMA for short. Being able to do an accurate CMA is one of the most important skills an agent can have. Laura provides some really great tips and insights for agents of all skill levels to use to get better at CMAs. This one is chalked full of great takeaways. 

    Thinking About Changing Brokerages?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 21:01


    On this episode Laura speaks on the crazy world of changing brokerage and why agents fall into the trap of thinking the "grass is greener" at different real estate companies/brokerages. This happens so much in the real estate industry and Laura breaks down the pros and cons of making a switch!  

    60 Day Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 25:53


    Get your notepad ready! Laura has a proven 60-day challenge that will help agents of all levels and tenure get out to a great start in 2021! This challenge and invaluable tips can help anybody in real estate and sales in general! Really great episode chalked full of tangible takeaways! As always follow MCE on all social media platforms and check out musiccityexperts.com for more information!

    The Importance of an "Annual Touch Plan"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 21:54


    This episode of the Broker Bites Podcast features host Laura Dahl speaking about the importance of a "annual touch plan" for existing clients and contacts. Staying "top of mind" is a huge part of having a successful real estate career. Laura has some invaluable tips on how to create a plan that will help you stay in touch with your circle. be the hero, and ultimately close more deals. Get your notepad for this one. It's chalked full of great tips and knowledge!   

    Agent Spotlight - Steph Buell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 29:15


    This episode is an agent spotlight with Steph Buell! Steph is with Exit Realty King and Associates based out of Spring Hill, TN. She has a really awesome story and is passionate about serving an under served population that she has a special place in her heart for. She is actually a survivor of a rare form of cancer that left her almost completely deaf. She has built a very successful real estate career by serving a variety of people and having a special place for serving people that are deaf or hearing impared. Tune in for the whole story. Super inspiring and a great example of a servant's heart.

    How do I choose the right vendors/referral partners?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 23:40


    This episode of the Broker Bites podcast features a deep dive from host Laura Dahl on the importance of properly vetting and finding your referral partners. Whether it is your preferred lender, title company, handyman, roofer, electrician, plumber, etc. it is imperative to do a careful analysis of who you want to work with and what type of experience these vendors will provide for your clients. Laura is so knowledgeable in these areas and provides great tips on how to navigate this process. 

    Vendor Spotlight - Austin Estes - Bell & Alexander Title Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 33:26


    This episode of the MCE Broker Bites Podcast features host Laura Dahl interviewing, as she puts it "one of her favorite people" and one of her preferred vendors, Austin Estes with Bell & Alexander Title Services! Austin is clearly very passionate about the work he does and the relationships he has established through his work at Bell & Alexander. He is really funny too. You don't want to miss this episode!

    Agent Frustrations and How To Avoid Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 22:28


    This episode is a deep dive with host Laura Dahl as she speaks on some of the pitfalls and frustrations agents of all levels experience. Grab your notepad and take some notes on these really effective tips. They can save you heartache, frustrations, time and money!

    The Importance of Buyer Due Diligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 25:50


    This episode features Laura taking a deep dive into the importance of doing the proper due diligence when working with buyers. She provides very tangible takeaways that can help agents at all levels of their career make the process of working with buyers more fluid and easier. Get a notepad ready because you will want to write these steps down to put in action!

    Agent Spotlight - Christie Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 14:46


    This episode features Laura interviewing another rock star, deliberately different, and amazing agent! The one and only Christie Cooper. Christie has a really awesome story and an even more impressive work ethic. She has built a very successful real estate career and has some great nuggets for people looking to level up their business. Another great example of the #deliberatelydifferent agents that make up the MCE Family.

    On Fire Agent - Candice Van Bibber Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 13:47


    This week Laura sits down with superstar agent and all around amazing person, the On Fire Agent herself, Candice Van Bibber. Candice has a really amazing story, has established a very successful real estate business and is also extremely involved with her community. She is definitely a great example of what makes Music City Experts #deliberatelydifferent. Her passion for serving her clients and serving the community are both really inspirational. Listen in for the full story. Be sure to check out onfireagent.com for all of the ways to get in touch with Candice! Music City Experts: 615-727-4777

    The MACCK Formula

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 31:08


    This episode of the podcast features host Laura Dahl diving deep into what is known as the MACCK Formula. These five pieces of this Formula are the most important things for new agents to focus on. Laura speaks about how there are a lot of other "fluff" things that agents get stuck on that don't help them. Listen in and grab your notepad. These are some golden tips and nuggets of advice for anyone looking to tighten up their real estate operation.

    Ep. 9 - soldbyCatb - Catherine Burkhart Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 25:39


    This episode of the Broker Bites Podcast features host Laura Dahl speaking with the one and only Catherine Burkhart aka soldbyCatb! Laura does a great job of getting Catherine's back story, how she got into real estate, what makes her different and much more! Catherine has had some great success and contributes much of that success to the training and tools provided at Music City Experts. Another great example of how Music City Experts is "Deliberately Different"!

    Ep. 8 - All Things Home Inspections

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 31:08


    This episode of the podcast features host Laura Dahl speaking on all things related to the Home Inspection process. How to navigate, what to expect, why they are so important and more!

    Ep. 7 - Laura Speaks on Importance of Buyer Consultations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 21:31


    This episode is all about Buyer Consultations and why they are so important. Host Laura Dahl does a deep dive on how to properly prepare for and execute a buyer's consultation. Follow these steps and get more buyer's as clients! 

    Ep. 6 - Chris and Deanna Homrich - The Transition Agents

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 20:33


    This episode features host Laura Dahl interviewing Chris and Deanna Homrich. Chris and Deanna are a dynamic and successful couple in the MCE family! They specialize in helping people transitioning in and out of the greater Nashville area. Hence why they are known as the "Transition Agents". Chris and Deanna have some very good insights as to how they work together as a team and how they have built their business.

    Ep. 5 - Laura speaks on how to achieve "success" faster

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 32:13


    This episode features host Laura Dahl speaking on ways for agents to "find success quicker". Whether it is new agents, agents that are looking to reinvent themselves or seasoned agents that need a "kick in the pants" to finish their career strong Laura has tips and advice on how to get "quicker" results and ultimately more closings. This episode is all about lead generation and finding clietns. Check out the full episode for all of the informational "nuggets".

    Ep. 4 - Holden Parker (Director of Marketing)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 20:24


    This episode of the podcast features Broker Laura Dahl interviewing Holden Parker, the Director of Marketing for Music City Experts. Holden has played an instrumental role in creating the overall branding and marketing message of Music City Experts. His attention to detail and creative style of marketing/branding is second to none. This episode is chalked full of tactical and practical takeaways for all the things involved with marketing not only with real estate but with marketing in general. Be sure to like, subscribe, leave a 5 star review and follow all things Music City Experts.    

    Ep. 3 - Laura Talks Covid & Industry Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 30:48


    This episode of the Music City Experts Broker Bites Podcast features host Laura Dahl speaking about the industry changes that have happened from the COVID-19 virus. Laura dives deep on ways to navigate these new changes and ways for agents to go above and beyond for their clients. This episode is full of tangible takeaways and great insight. As always check out musiccityexperts.com and follow Music City Experts on all of their social media assets.

    Ep. 2 - Superstar Greg Pihs Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 18:25


    This episode of the MCE Broker Bites Podcast features host Laura Dahl interviewing one of her top producing agents, Greg Pihs. Greg has a really amazing story, he is a Marine and has established a very impressive real estate business. Laura and Greg speak about his story, how he got into the real estate business, how the training at Music City Experts has taken his business to a whole new level and much more! You don't want to miss this episode! 

    Ep, 1 - Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 16:40


    Welcome to the Music City Experts Broker Bites Podcast! In this introductory episode Principal Broker Laura Dahl answers a few questions from Trent Denson (Spread The Positive Podcast Host) about the overall goals of the podcast and a little bit of Laura's background. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast for all things Nashville (Greater Nashville Region) Real Estate. Follow Music City Experts on their social media assets @musiccityexperts and log on to www.musiccityexperts.com for more information!    

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