The Boom Real Estate Podcast

The Boom Team is LIVE at the Gateway Center for the Illinois Realtors REconnect Conference! Our guests are Jeff Baker (CEO of Illinois Realtors) and Debbie Prodehl (Treasurer of Illinois Realtors). Join us as we discuss the hot issues and market trends for real estate in Illinois in 2025! What's working in the market? What's the housing outlook over the next year? What are the industry changes we need to know about? The answers to these burning questions, and more! 

Episode 257 (Season 8, Episode 10) Season 8 Outro It's the end of the season as we know it. It's the end of the season as we know it. And we feel fine. (Name that song!) The verdict is in! Season 8 is the greatest Season 8 ever of the Boom Real Estate Podcast! Thank you so much for joining us and we hope that you not only survived a little bit of a turndown in our business, but also a big bit of turndown in our podcast performance. We figured that the worse that we are, the better you'll feel about yourself! Hope it worked and we hope you're making things work in your business, too! Thanks for listening and we hope to see you for Season 9 of The Boom Real Estate Podcast!!   SHOW NOTES The Team switches up their roles and it probably doesn't work [1:41] Special Guest:  Jack Jack the Podcast Dog [3:52] Terry's struggling to be a Producer [5:42] Megan recaps the season's topics [6:31] The difference between hay and straw [8:48] Free plug for PotBelly Sandwich Shop [10:15] Sad that today is the last episode of Cornfed Criminals! [11:30] Todd reviews all the Cornfed Celebrity Criminals [12:20] Terry has been “jail adjacent” [14:05] Mr. Fred McFeely Rogers! [16:03] Megan almost got away without having to do her version of the Season 8 jingle [18:21] Todd confesses his love for his wife by confessing his love for Jack Jack, if you followed that  [19:29]   SHOW LINKS The Pros and Cons of Living in Arizona: https://thehonestlocal.com/living-in-arizona-moving/ Everything about Hay and Straw: https://www.farmstore.com/straw-vs-hay/#:~:text=Some%20straw%20and%20hay%20may,%2C%20erosion%20control%2C%20and%20more. Mr. Rogers Facts: https://www.misterrogers.org/about-fred-rogers/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Book the Boom Team for a speaking event: boomrealestatepodcast.com/speaking Sign up to be coached by the Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching

Episode 256 (Season 8, Episode 9) Create Supplemental Income I think we can all agree on two things:  1) red M&M's are the best and 2) things have been tough with real estate lately. We all love it when everyone is selling their homes, but how do we handle those moments when things are slow? We preach to “double down” on your real estate efforts, but if you must, looking for another source of income may be the preferred solution. Let's explore some options and dive deep into the Wright Brothers. We'll also listen to Megan recoil in horror after being set up by Todd to fun of dentists! Always fun to see Megan squirm!   SHOW NOTES We think it's “Going Great in Season 8” [3:14] Diversifying income is incredibly important right now [5:30] Todd gives away a $1,000,000 secret! [8:44] Todd's worst ideas [10:53] Todd's rhyming game is slightly off [12:40] Option 1:  Making money from within real estate [14:29] Pewter is worth more than bronze? [17:17] Option 2:  Making money working things that are affiliated with real estate [19:02] Terry shares his AirBNB story [20:55] Cornfed Criminals! [24:37] Orville and Wilbur Wright are Indiana natives [27:35] Christian wins, but Terry finishes under protest [29:22] Option 3:  Work something outside of real estate, but keep it flexible [32:00] Christian knows most about the “lazy girl” job trend [33:07] Megan hates on dentists! [34:10] Action Step:  Start researching another income source for slower real estate times [36:41]   SHOW LINKS Precious metals in order of value: https://www.elitejewelryandloan.com/types-precious-metals-value/ The Wright Brothers: https://airandspace.si.edu/explore/stories/wright-brothers Best jobs to work from home: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/best-work-from-home-jobs Pros and Cons of Being a Dentist: https://orthodontics.com/pros-and-cons-of-being-a-dentist/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Book the Boom Team for a speaking event: boomrealestatepodcast.com/speaking Sign up to be coached by the Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching

Episode 255 (Season 8, Episode 8) Cut Expenses It's not fun to have to stop spending all that money on free iPads for all your Open House visitors, but sometimes it's prudent. In fact, while you're at it, not only cut back on the iPad's, but is Surf -n- Turf options for your Broker Opens really responsible? Not in this business climate! This round of Boom Team madness helps you with all of that. How do you make the right decisions when the money isn't rolling in like it used to? How do you cut back on piercings and spray tans? How do you get your hands on Steve McQueen memorabilia? So many questions…but even more answers on this episode of The Boom Real Estate Podcast!   SHOW NOTES People are too tan! [3:17] People are too pierced! [4:47] So many words rhyme with “eight” [7:39] Review your expenses and know where you're spending [11:30] Life changes, so don't be afraid to change with it [13:45] Cornfed Celebrities! [14:36] Who was your favorite Family Feud host? [17:09] This person was the highest paid actor in 1974! [20:05] Steve McQueen is from Beech Grove, Indiana! [22:03] Start getting rid of extra expenses [23:49] Look at means of doing the things you need to do at a less expensive means [25:25] Action Step:  Review your expenses and trim the fat [28:31]   SHOW LINKS Five celebrities who tan:  https://www.onyxtan.com/blogs/blog/5-celebrities-who-tan 21 tips and tricks for cruising:  https://thepointsguy.com/guide/cruise-tips-tricks-hacks/ Family Feud hosts ranked:  https://screenrant.com/all-family-feud-hosts-ranked/ 35 Happy Little Facts About Bob Ross:  https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/510332/35-happy-little-facts-about-bob-ross 10 Facts About Steve McQueen:  https://www.metv.com/lists/10-fascinating-facts-about-wanted-dead-or-alive-star-steve-mcqueen   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Book the Boom Team for a speaking event: boomrealestatepodcast.com/speaking Sign up to be coached by the Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching

Episode 254 (Season 8, Episode 7) Build Your Brand If there was ever an episode that we did our best to avoid offering details on real estate-related materials, this might be the one! Frankly, there is more talk about Adam Driver than brand marketing. So much so that we're worried that Mr. Driver himself may come after us! (Especially considering that he has family in Indiana, so we're basically in his backyard!) If you're short on time, the main takeaway is to work on building your brand, since it's essential to the success of your business. However, If you're long on time, enjoy our talks about peeing your pants, Indiana's criminal class, and a flashback to our locally famous LinkedIn episodes! Great stuff…we think!   SHOW NOTES Last time you peed your pants? [2:02] Todd learns about aging mens' prostate issues! [4:17] Christian's brand is a lavender-colored polo [7:03] Ask yourself, “who am I?” [10:14] Have someone vet you online and see if they can determine who you are [13:50] Partner up with locals in the area to show you're the local expert [17:17] Terry can't help but plug Taco Bell and the Detroit Lions [19:48] Todd teaches a Masterclass in successfully talking to a softball umpire [22:02] Cornfed Criminals! [23:50] Todd spends more time on Adam Driver than real estate content [25:30] Where do you put your content? [29:58] The Boom Team falls back into their “LinkedIn Energy” [30:50] Make sure to cross-promote your content [34:06] Assignment:  Create a 30-day Marketing Plan [36:29]   SHOW LINKS Admiral Stockdale: https://youtu.be/hk53qOhq40M?si=020E1oG1f2KscZd8 The Knox Fox Real Estate Group: https://www.theknoxfox.com/ Detroit Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/ Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.com/ Adam Driver: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3485845/ Boom Podcast, Episode 215: https://boomrealestatepodcast.libsyn.com/20210305-boom-podcast-s5-episode-215-linkedin   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Book the Boom Team for a speaking event: boomrealestatepodcast.com/speaking Sign up to be coached by the Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching

Episode 253 (Season 8, Episode 6) Love on Your Sphere The Team needed some time off to do their own independent research about air conditioning systems in cars. Unfortunately, they still disagree. Fortunately, Todd is still right! [This is still being actively disputed. - editor] Regardless though, they are ready to move on and argue about other things now. In this episode, we head down the warm path of sphere of influence marketing and why you should be showing your peeps all of your love! Grab a warm cup of orange juice (yuck!) and enjoy the show!   SHOW NOTES Terry asks for an apology from Todd [1:40] Megan gives a sneak peak into what it's like living with Todd [3:30] Terry's mom loves his brother more than him [5:50] There's nothing better than loving on your sphere! [7:48] Megan is going to take this episode off [9:37] Todd considers going fruitarian [11:33] First step:  Get a list together of all your past clients [12:55] Be a clientatarian! [14:24] Cornfed Criminals y'all! [15:48] Second Step:  Ask your current clients for introductions to their sphere [21:51] Don't forget to add value and not always be asking for them to help you [25:36] Terry says “potential” strangely [27:40] Find the right balance of quality and quantity of touches [30:20] Be cautious of mass texting [33:33]   SHOW LINKS Fruitarian: Good or Bad: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/fruitarian-diet-is-it-safe-or-really-healthy-for-you Official Website for Mike Epps: https://mikeepps.com/ 101 Words You Mispronounce: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/mispronounced-words/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Book the Boom Team for a speaking event: boomrealestatepodcast.com/speaking Sign up to be coached by the Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching

Episode 252 (Season 8, Episode 5) Tighten Up Your Lead Followup Before you can have a tight business, you need a tight you! How's do you perform on the “sit-and-reach” test? Can you do the splits? Do you jog? Go ahead and test all those things, send us the results, and then continue to listen to this podcast episode where we dive deep into tightening up your lead gen followup! One of the biggest things we agents omit in real estate business is the people we already know that will eventually be engaging in a real estate transaction. We get their attention but we don't keep their attention. That's where we need to refine our lead follow up game! For tips on how to do that, give this episode a good listen…after you are able to do your splits, of course. SHOW NOTES How's your squat game? [2:20] Side-to-side splits are pretty tough [3:48] What's your sit-and-reach PR? [4:43] Do you run much? [7:45] Lead followup is the bread and butter of our business [10:12] Ginormous was coined by the movie Elf [11:57] First step: analyze your lead gen follow up [13:04] Where do you stand on Google Sheets versus Microsoft Excel? [16:20] Step two: figure out what needs to be modified [19:39] Do you have a viable CTA (Call To Action) [21:21] Cornfed Criminals! [23:40] Christian is an anti-secter [25:19] John Wooden's criminal ties [28:31] Put it all together:  Analyze, modify, and then add! [31:49] Action Step:  Identify your Top 10 Leads and make that your frog! [32:39]   SHOW LINKS Sign up to be coached by The Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching How to train to do the splits: https://www.wikihow.com/Do-the-Splits-in-a-Week-or-Less This site doesn't actually work right now: boomninjawow.com Fun Facts about Rob Lowe: https://www.ranker.com/list/rob-lowe-facts-whoa/elle-tharp Sheets vs. Excel: https://zapier.com/blog/google-sheets-vs-excel/ 99 facts about John Wooden: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-jun-13-la-sp-wooden-99-20100613-story.html   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Book the Boom Team for a speaking event: boomrealestatepodcast.com/speaking Sign up to be coached by the Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching

Episode 251 (Season 8, Episode 4) Increase Your Lead Gen Efforts We don't even know where to start, so we'll just be blunt with you. The Boom Team, (mostly Todd and Terry), spent the first 15 minutes of this episode, (and much of the rest), fighting about how a car's A/C works. Did either win the argument? You'll have to listen to weigh in. So to recap, on our 251st episode, we simultaneously put together what could be argued as both the best and worst episode ever! Who do you stand with—Team Terry or Team Todd? Give it a listen and let us know if you think this was great or awful. Also, let us know your thoughts are on how you think air conditioning works. Oh, and learn about the importance of increasing your lead gen efforts, too. SHOW NOTES Things escalate very quickly and get “heated” [2:02] Todd and Terry scream at each other [3:22] Megan gets into the mix [5:04] Christian now gets into the A/C talk [6:20] Terry needs Tylenol [7:43] The Team leaves the studio to inspect Todd's A/C [8:50] The Team leaves again to inspect Terry's A/C [11:55] No one can explain what Max A/C is! [13:31] Some podcasts don't have a Max Listener button! [15:55] Focus on what works with your lead gen [18:27] Megan tries to trigger Todd again, but almost gets Terry instead [20:59] Where do you stand: Team Todd or Team Everyone Else [21:29] Modify your lead gen efforts and make them better [24:00] Cornfed Criminals! [25:50] Indiana is more than “average, nice people” [26:45] James Dean's criminal claim to fame:  a speeding ticket [29:40] Todd tries to tie criminal nature into A/C operations [31:50]   SHOW LINKS Sign up to be coached by The Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching How air conditioning works in a car: https://www.uti.edu/blog/automotive/air-conditioning 35 Best Corn Recipes: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g35993911/best-corn-recipes/ Boutros Boutros-Ghali: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boutros_Boutros-Ghali 10 things you didn't know about James Dean: https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-james-dean   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Book the Boom Team for a speaking event: boomrealestatepodcast.com/speaking Sign up to be coached by the Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching

Episode 250 (Season 8, Episode 3) Get Back to the Basics We're officially publishing our 250th podcast episode! No one—not even our parents, friends, kids, pets or each other—thought we would make it! Well, look at us now, parents, friends, kids, pets, and each other. We've made it…to another episode! For us, it's not so much the fame and fortune that typically comes with 250 episodes, but rather the ability to have a 251st episode at all. What better way to celebrate moving forward than to look back by “getting back to the basics:. Which is exactly what we do in our 250th episode. We get back to the basics of what our middle names are, what parts of our bodies have been pierced, and a plea to reveal your worst crimes. Oh, and we do some Real Estate content, too. All the things you've come to expect from the Boom Team throughout our 250 episodes! Congrats to the us on our first 250! And cheers to 750 more! SHOW NOTES We reveal our middle names [1:35] Only 750 episodes left until we can move on from this contract [3:27] The team reminisces about their first episodes [4:45] “When the market shifts, focus on what truly matters." - Megan Ruth Ferris [6:21] Christian admits he's had a belly button ring [8:11] “Trim the fat.” - Todd Richard Ferris [10:00] Strip away all the things that are not helping you [11:56] What do you do with the extra time you get by trimming the fat [14:41] Can you do the alphabet backwards? [16:16] It's gameshow time! [18:12] What crimes have you committed?! [19:50] Did you know that Axl Rose was from Indiana?! [22:42] Have your systems in place! [24:19] Leverage support [27:03]   SHOW LINKS Sign up to be coached by The Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching 15 Unusual Locations for a Piercing: https://sirenbodyjewelry.com/blogs/siren-blog/theyre-for-real-15-unusual-body-locations-for-a-piercing Axl Rose: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axl_Rose Follow Up Boss: https://www.followupboss.com/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Book the Boom Team for a speaking event: boomrealestatepodcast.com/speaking Sign up to be coached by the Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching

Episode 249 (Season 8, Episode 2) Guard Your Mindset One of the toughest things to handle in a down market is staying positive while while suppressing the negative thoughts trying to invade. It's absolutely critical to make sure that you guard your mindset, which needs constant practice. Join us as we share nine tips that you should implement when you're experiencing any “down” season. In addition, listen to the trials and tribulations of Terry as he battles losing a contact lens in his own eye like a champion! His perseverance and positive mindset truly are awe-inspiring! Salute to Terry! SHOW NOTES We're so famous, they get our names wrong [2:35] Todd introduces where we're going today [4:53] Terry's kimono is open! [6:45] Refuse mediocrity [7:39] Limit distractions [9:27] Don't allow negativity in [10:29] Like a warrior, Terry battles through a slipping contact [12:21] Don't get bored [12:49] This episode's edition of Cornfed Criminals! [14:09] Colonel Sanders has done some very interesting things! [16:30] Producer Christian has a very skewed view of what makes a restaurant more formal [19:02] Stop making excuses! [19:46] Terry's contact is back in place! Such a warrior! [22:13] Limit negative self talk [22:33] Refuse perfectionism [24:05] Don't get complacent [26:03] Don't get comfortable [27:51] What's your favorite blanket? [29:30]   SHOW LINKS Sign up to be coached by The Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching 8 Things To Know about Coronel Sanders: https://www.history.com/news/8-facts-real-colonel-sanders-kfc 6 Best Places to Order Contacts Online: https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/best-place-to-buy-contacts-online/ Get inspired by Tony Horton: https://www.tonyhortonlife.com/ The 11 Best Blankets of 2023: https://www.thespruce.com/best-blankets-4157559   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Book the Boom Team for a speaking event: boomrealestatepodcast.com/speaking Sign up to be coached by the Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching

Episode 248 (Season 8, Episode 1) Season 8 Intro IT'S TIME!!! The Boom Team have wrapped up their sabbatical, learned to do the splits, while juggling five balls! All of this means that we have reached our life goals and are ready to return to podcasting! This season, we're leveraging the current real estate market trends and teaching agents how to get back to the basics, while exploring new opportunities presented by a “tight market”. Get ready to laugh, cry, (and probably suffer nosebleeds), as you listen to Season 8 of The Boom Real Estate Podcast. Develop your own plans on staying strong, even when the market's not! SHOW NOTES The shorter shorts are coming back! [1:05] Rompers and bathrooms don't mix [3:27] The Boom Team will redefine the common zipper! [6:22] Producer Christian unveils the new Season 8 jingle! [9:23] Producer Christian unveils the new Season 8 jingle….take two! [12:48] Megan unveils the subject matter for Season 8 [14:06] Producer Christian unveils the new Season 8 jingle….take three! [15:30] Have you ever inherited plasticware?! [18:26] Todd's Kickoff of Season 8's official Fun Segment [18:55] Can you name this Cornfed Criminal? [21:28] Terry outros our introduction [23:43]   SHOW LINKS Book the Boom Team for a speaking event: boomrealestatepodcast.com/speaking Male rompers: https://romperjack.com/ 70 Fun Facts about Michael Jackson: https://facts.net/michael-jackson-facts/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Book the Boom Team for a speaking event: boomrealestatepodcast.com/speaking Sign up to be coached by the Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching

Episode 247 (Season 7, Episode 15) Season 7 Outro What a Season 7 it has been! The Boom Team entered the season asking an age old question:  Can you actually be happy in real estate? And, by the end of the season, they proved you truly can be happy in real estate! The truth is you CAN be happy in real estate, but it doesn't mean that it will just magically happen for you. It will take work, focus, and dedication. But if you plan properly, you too can be happy in real estate! Thank you for joining us for another dynamite season of advice, thoughts, and shenanigans! We enjoy what we do and hope you find joy in what you do as well! The whole Boom Team hopes you reach all of your real estate goals this year—all while experiencing the true joy of a well rounded life! Hoots to you!   SHOW NOTES Horses behind and a dog in the lap, the show starts! [1:28] How would you handle a snake? [2:30] Megan takes us back through Season 7 with a quick recap [4:16] Producer Christian will protect you from a snake [5:41] Todd goes back through the tactics used to be happy in real estate [6:50] Todd's brain barely fits in his head [8:32] Recap of how to take a vacation in real estate [11:02] Final installment of The Boom Dating Game! [12:40] Question:  I think my podcast partners are… [14:17] Terry and Todd go very different directions on their answers [15:34] Producer Christian thinks that his podcast partners are funny [17:59] Terry's final takeaway:  “Trust the process” [19:10] Todd's final takeaway:  Find that “work-life balance” [20:33] Do you still carol? [22:06] Megan's final takeaway:  “The need to be proactive” [22:53] Producer Christian's final takeaway:  You have to keep fighting for happiness [24:00] The final a cappella Season 7 jingle! [26:20]   SHOW LINKS Different snakes of Indiana: https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/wildlife-resources/animals/snakes/#:~:text=Copperhead%20%2D%20Only%20found%20in%20southern,State%20Endangered%20%2D%20South%20central%20Indiana What does “Pro Bono” really mean?  https://www.law.georgetown.edu/experiential-learning/pro-bono-community-service/what-is-pro-bono/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com

Episode 246 (Season 7, Episode 14) Vacation - When You Get Back Welcome back! We all hope you had a great vacation, but frankly, it's time to get back to business! The question is, just how do you do that? Well, fortunately for you, the Boom Team listened to another podcast that help us understand how to do just that. Now we're ready to teach you everything we've learned. You'll need a pad of paper, a pencil, and some aloe vera (preferably refrigerated), as we get ready to get back into the swing of things and take care of that nasty sunburn. Welcome back from your best vacation ever!   SHOW NOTES Terry works from the baseball diamond [1:17] Where's the most unique place you've worked from? [2:55] Producer Christian is HUGE in Montana! [4:57] Mount Rushmore, home of the mountain dudes [6:32] The worst day of your life:  first day back from vacation [8:00] Terry has set a 7-pound weight gain cap for his upcoming vacation [10:24] Todd needs to step up his hat game, but he hates trucker hats [12:20] Todd draws the line at shorts and reminds Christian vacation is over [14:21] The Team analyzes Producer Christian's current “athleisure” wear [17:03] Make sure to do a full detailed update with the people watching your business while you were gone [18:58] It's The Boom Dating Game! [21:02] Question:  If you were to record a different podcast, what would it be? [23:31] Everyone went sports except for Christian, who went back to hats [26:20] What's your email hygiene like? [28:40] Reconnect with all your clients and leads [29:39]   SHOW LINKS Indianapolis Indians:  https://www.milb.com/indianapolis Aberdeen, South Dakota:  https://www.aberdeen.sd.us/ Mount Rushmore:  https://www.nps.gov/moru/index.htm Great place to order hats : https://hatstoreworld.com/ Shadoe Stevens:  http://www.shadoe.com/ What is “Athleisure”?  https://gearbaron.com/articles/what-is-athleisure/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

Episode 244 (Season 7, Episode 12) Vacation - Before You Go This entire season has all been about finding happiness in real estate and there is no greater joy in real estate than to take some time to stop practicing real estate! Producer Christian, Megan, Terry, and Todd are going to take you on a vacation ride through the next three episodes. From the beginning stages of planning your vacation, all the way through the enjoyment of the vacation itself. Finally, we wrap up with how to catch up after vacation. We'll detail everything so you can finally take that trip to the Clown Motel in Tonopah, Nevada without any worries! Sit back. Put on your motion sickness glasses and enjoy the ride!   SHOW NOTES Who's to blame, Todd or his counselor? [1:50] Megan has skated through life! [4:18] Terry could cite scientific facts to wow you, but will not [5:38] There are two types of vacations you can take [7:57] Vacation Tip #1:  Schedule it! [9:52] Vacation Tip #2:  Identify your on-call backup [11:45] How best to compensate the person covering you [14:14] Vacation Tip #3:  Prep your backup [16:35] Vacation Tip #4:  Prep your clients [19:15] How “off the grid” will you be? [21:33] Vacation Tip #5A:  Prep your colleagues [22:12] Vacation Tip #6:  Prep your tech [24:04] Christian's hot take on auto-responders [25:29] Producer Christian sneaks in a jingle [27:20] Vacation Tip #7:  Over-communicate [29:07] The Boom Dating Game! [30:26] Question:  Where was your favorite place to speak? [33:21] Answer:  Megan reveals her favorite place was… [37:02]   SHOW LINKS 8 Best Friend Necklaces: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-friend-necklaces/?sh=299993842726 College Volleyball Libero Position Explained: https://www.ncaa.com/news/volleyball-women/article/2022-08-03/college-volleyball-libero-explained Follow Up Boss CRM: https://www.followupboss.com/ 6 Best Autoresponder Email Template Examples: https://www.campaignmonitor.com/blog/email-marketing/6-great-examples-to-copy-paste-into-your-autoresponder-email-template/ 13 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Cancun: https://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/all-inclusive-resorts/best-cancun-all-inclusive-resorts   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

Episode 245 (Season 7, Episode 13) Vacation - While You're Gone Season 7 rolls on and so does your official vacation that you've decided to take—all because of The Boom Team and their inspirational episode. (By the way, where are you going? We hope it has virgin strawberry daiquiris for the kids! Also, why are you listening to this podcast on your vacation?Sheesh!) In this episode entitled “Vacation”, the Team gets right into the nitty gritty about the actual DOs and DON'Ts about how to do a real estate vacation appropriately. They also talk about how to do “Wheel of Fortune” appropriately. But let's get done with work first before you go visit Pat and Vanna. Regardless of whether you're taking a “Wheel of Fortune” vacation or your own, all that you'll ever need to know is just a click away. So hit “Play”, put on some sunscreen, and get all vacation-y!    SHOW NOTES The Team needs work on their slow clap [1:26] The Team reminisces about the very beginning days [3:29] The Team makes thunder…..kind of [4:18] “Our kids are so dumb!” - Todd [7:24] Tip #1:  Decide what the rhythm is going to look like [9:59] Gotta double down on what your vacation goals are [11:53] Be present to the moment [12:44] “Most of your clients won't be at your funeral.” - Terry [14:19] It's “The Boom Dating Game”! [16:40] Our prediction:  “Wheel of Fortune” will out perform The Boom Podcast [17:48] The team gets deep into the Showroom of “Wheel of Fortune” [19:48] Dating Question:  “The perfect podcast partner is one who…” [20:23] Terry goes positive [23:11] Leave your phone and laptop at home! [24:17] Have an assistant monitor your email [26:16] “When you're on vacation, be on vacation.” - Terry [29:10]   SHOW LINKS 27 Summer Camp Ideas: https://campminder.com/go/27-summer-camp-activities-to-spice-up-the-summer-camp-atmosphere/ 30 Best Vacation Spots in the United States: https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-usa-vacations/ 9 Fun Facts about Wheel of Fortune: https://worldstrides.com/blog/2017/09/9-facts-wheel-fortune/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

Episode 243 (Season 7, Episode 11) Ashton Gustafson PART 2 Ashton returns in PART 2 to finish his interview with the Boom Team. (Okay, we'll let you behind the curtain—we actually never let Ashton leave and just cut his longer interview into two pieces. Another behind-the-scenes Fun Fact—Todd continues to record his podcasts in Crocs, which we all think is very strange.) As the interview wraps up, we and Mr. Gustafson head down the twin valuable roads of gratitude and simply being a friend. So much wisdom and insight from one of the industry's best! Enjoy the conclusion of The Boom Team's interview with Ashton Gustafson. (Seriously, Todd! Take off the Crocs!)   SHOW NOTES “Watch your language” [1:40] What really is the engine of your business [3:54] Sustainability, predictability, and profitability cause “freakout mode” [5:44] Gratitude increases your capacity to appreciate things more [7:30] Where are the “coarse black pepper” moments of your life? [9:21] Gratitude is the missing piece, even for billionaires [11:37] You need to have a practice to penetrate illusion and touch reality [13:41] Find the human in you [15:43] People will be attracted to the authentic, non-salesy you [17:51]   SHOW LINKS A Guide to Black Pepper: https://www.seriouseats.com/taste-test-black-pepper-what-are-differences-in-varieties The World's Real-Time Billionaires: https://www.forbes.com/real-time-billionaires/#6e9904c33d78 Good True & Beautiful Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-true-beautiful-with-ashton-gustafson/id982221063   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

Episode 242 (Season 7, Episode 10) Ashton Gustafson - PART 1 Ashton is back! Our good friend, Ashton Gustafson, joins us to discuss all things real estate. We learn how to do it right—only way a Texas philosopher would do! In fact, there's so much good stuff here, that we ended up going longer than planned, so we turned a single episode into two. So light a candle, grab an etch-a-sketch, (to take notes like a baller), and sit back and relax as Ashton fills your head with all the knowledge you'll ever need!   SHOW NOTES What was the last video game you played? [1:32] Terry's son whoops him in whiffle ball [2:15] Terry compares himself to a couple of Hall of Fame QBs [4:22] Ashton Gustafson joins The Boom Team [6:20] #1 Tip for a good brisket:  Clean smoke [7:39] “The older I get, the more quiet and simple my business becomes.” [10:20] “Less but better.” [12:10] You have to continuously do things that no one will know about. [15:04] We need to reframe the “staying busy” question/answer [17:51] How do you trust the process when you're a new agent? [19:44] How do you build trust? [21:28] SHOW LINKS 28 Fun Facts about Texas: https://www.roamingtheusa.com/fun-facts-about-texas-facts/ Tips for Smoking Brisket: https://smokeymosbbq.com/bbq-tips-tricks/bbq-grilling-tips-brisket/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

Episode 241 (Season 7, Episode 9) Working Out All the studies show that listening to the Boom Real Estate Podcast has the same physical benefits of a 30-minute circuit training session with THE premiere personal trainer. However, since the podcast only comes out once a week, we'll need to fill the other six days a week with actual physical workouts. Whether or not you choose to workout with a personal trainer is up to you. Join the Boom Team as they work up a sweat talking through all the benefits, dynamics, and how-tos of a solid workout. Sure, we'll take a couple of rest breaks for Producer Christian's winnings, Terry's hate issues, Megan's grace, and Todd's first mini-stroke, but the rest of the show is pretty intense. If you have a heart condition, please proceed with caution. If you have a heart monitor, strap it on!   SHOW NOTES Partner kettle bell tosses with Todd and Producer Christian [1:07] Producer Christian earns a free trip to Orlando! [2:29] Terry shares how much he hates this podcast season [4:33] The benefits of working out [7:01] For some reason, we promote the ShakeWeight and ThighMaster [9:50] How to get started with working out [11:32] Terry snacks during workouts [12:25] Mix up your workouts [14:51] Remember to take rest days [16:03] Give yourself grace [17:27] Get an accountability partner [18:15] A personal trainer is cheaper than a hospital [20:20] The Boom Dating Game [22:14] Todd suffers his first mini-stroke [23:16] Todd chooses sports over family, every time [25:54] Megan's workout challenge! [27:07]   SHOW LINKS 7 Benefits of Regular Physical Activity:  https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389 ThighMaster Workouts:  https://www.livestrong.com/article/187719-thighmaster-exercise-instructions/ ShakeWeight:  https://youtu.be/rwIJlEsIVZQ Partner Kettlebell Toss:  https://youtu.be/Bygrl46tiaQ Daily Stretches You Should Do:  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/stretching-routine Accountability Buddies:  https://www.getmotivatedbuddies.com/ P90X on Demand:  https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/programs/p90x/start-here Minnesota Vikings Updates: https://www.vikings.com/news/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 240 (Season 7, Episode 8) Sleep It's hard to believe, but even though our research has found that people choose to sleep through the Boom Real Estate Podcast, they have yet to truly understand the value that the podcast brings. That's right—sleep is the forgotten walnut in the Productivity Forest. We don't know what that means, but we dreamt it while performing the very the topic of this podcast—Sleep! With that in mind—and assuming that you don't have a walnut allergy—it's time to embrace sleep as a practice. That's right—it's time understand the importance of sleep, along with why it should be part of your upcoming business planning! Put on your sleep mask and let the ever-calming voices of the Boom Team take you deep, then deeper, into a restful slumber that you've so deservingly…deserved! Now, calm yourself. Shhhhhhhh…   SHOW NOTES Producer Christian has one, singularly strong ab [1:45] An arm wrestler shows off the very distinct difference in his arms [4:47] The Excited Train Dude makes a comeback! [7:30] Why sleep matters [9:14] Sleep reduces your fat! [9:51] What are your telltale signs that you haven't received enough sleep? [11:41] Terry hates kids [14:03] Terry hates “sleep hygiene” [16:59] Sleep tip - Shower 90 minutes before you go to bed [18:57] Sleep tip - Megan loves the “Nappacino”! [21:11] Terry uses a sleep tracker that has proven that the blue blocker glasses are incredibly effective [24:23] Producer Christian may or may not be a “professional cuddler” [26:45] The Boom Dating Game! [27:40] Megan doesn't know what side Todd sleeps on [29:37] What's the weirdest way for a couple to sleep? [31:21] Fun Facts about sleep [33:21] The Team uncomfortably ventures into vibrating beds [35:33] If the dolphins can sleep, so can we!!! [36:20]   SHOW LINKS The German Popeye:  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2100323-man-with-popeye-arm-has-turned-into-champion-arm-wrestler#:~:text=Matthias%20Schlitte%20has%20a%20normal,be%20put%20to%20good%20use Introducing the Nappacino:  https://rest.works/en/article/what-is-a-nappuccino/ Book a Professional Cuddler:  https://www.cuddlecomfort.com/professional-cuddlers The Overwhelming Benefits of Power Napping:  https://www.verywellmind.com/power-napping-health-benefits-and-tips-stress-3144702 Best Blue Light Blocking Glasses:  https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/best-blue-light-blocking-glasses/ Top 10 Fun Facts about Dolphins:  https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/dolphins   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com

Episode 239 (Season 7, Episode 7) Affirmations I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. I'm strong enough. I'm sexy enough. I'm physically symmetrical enough. And gosh darn it, I love listening to the Boom Real Estate Podcast! It's Affirmation Time and the Boom Team has affirmed that they are affirmatively ready to help you realize what you should affirm. Join Todd, Megan, Producer Christian, and Terry as they dive deep into affirmations. Shenanigans abound along the way, like Terry's fixations, Megan's sweets, Todd's scientology (that may not be the right term), and Producer Christian's workout face. All of it is here and ready for your ear-holes in Episode 239 of the Boom Real Estate Podcast!   SHOW NOTES Producer Christian kicks it off with some sandbag kettlebell swings [1:26] An unusually early venture into a “Todd and Megan's Awkward Moment of the Day” [2:27] Why affirmations work [5:43] The Team is now giving away Producer Christian's shirts [7:15] Focus on positive affirmations, as they can be just as easy to adopt as negative ones [9:38] Todd doubles down on just how scientifically scientistic he is [11:50] What do you say to yourself when doing affirmations? [12:41] Create those Pavlovian responses for your brain [14:36] Todd cheats at the simplest of simple games [16:30] The Boom Dating Game! [17:10] Did you know Producer Christian eats Prescription-Grade cereal? [18:08] Terry:  I have more ______ than anyone else [20:39] The Team goes through all of Terry's fixations [22:12] Megan goes through all of her sweet fixations [24:43] Todd just created the greatest Easter gift ever! Don't steal it! [26:21] Todd goes through some actual affirmation practice [29:40] Megan explains how to get started with affirmations [32:22]   SHOW LINKS Top Beard Styles of 2022:  https://menshaircuts.com/how-to-beard-styles/ Vehicle types and car bodies explained:  https://www.caranddriver.com/shopping-advice/g26100588/car-types/ 50 Affirmations to help you stay motivated:  https://www.usosm.com/employee/50-self-affirmations-to-help-you-stay-motivated-every-day/ 17 most popular cereals in America:  https://restaurantclicks.com/most-popular-cereal/ Alpen Museli:  https://www.alpenusa.com/ Pavlov's Dog:  https://www.verywellmind.com/pavlovs-dogs-2794989   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

Episode 238 (Season 7, Episode 6) Meditation Slowly breathe in. Slowly breathe out. Slowly breathe in. Slowly breathe out. Now listen to the voices in your head. Do those voices sound like those of the Boom Team? That's when you know you're meditating right! Okay, that might not be exactly correct, but just go with us and listen to today's podcast to learn what is right about meditation. We also cover how you can implement your own version of it to help your real estate practice. We promise those pesky voices of the Boom Team will soon be replaced with a better sounding, better looking version of you—which will then better both your life and business!   SHOW NOTES Terry's always left out of the dances…for good reason [1:43] Why “Ask Jeeves” when you can “Ask Terry”? [4:10] The Boom Team's Legal Team is putting in extra work [6:24] Terry starts our first guided meditation [8:18] First misconception:  Meditation is only for spiritual or religious reasons [9:47] Second misconception:  Your mind will be completely blank during meditation [10:39] Benefits of meditation [12:46] It's good for both kids and your brain to be bored [15:20] Terry drops a meditation analogy involving snow globes [17:10] How to get started with meditation [19:01] The Boom Dating Game [21:34] Today's Dating Game question:  Who would have the highest score on Jeopardy [23:16] Conundrum:  Christian knows things, but Terry remembers things [24:21] The Team reminisces about Jeopardy and the movie “White Men Can't Jump” [26:56] Todd walks Christian through his shower mediation, making things awkward [28:53] A surprisingly great place to meditate:  the Dairy Queen parking lot [31:15] Megan shares some insight into how to build a meditation habit [35:17]   SHOW LINKS The history of meditation: https://positivepsychology.com/history-of-meditation/ List of Simon and Garfunkel songs: https://www.song-list.net/simonandgarfunkel/songs List of Black Eyed Peas songs: https://www.songfacts.com/songs/the-black-eyed-peas 20 things you didn't know about Jeopardy: https://www.insider.com/jeopardy-interesting-facts-2018-7 Ask Jeeves from the Internet Wayback Machine:  https://web.archive.org/web/20221018141700/https://www.ask.com/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com

 Episode 237 (Season 7, Episode 5) Practical Happiness with Katie Clancy When you're talking about happiness—especially happiness in real estate—there is only one person to talk to. Meet THE Katie Clancy! Katie is a world class realtor out of Cape Cod and what she found as her natural calling is to practice happiness. We invite you to spend time hanging out with one of The Teams' bestie of besties to learn valuable happiness trade secrets. (Okay, they're not that secret since she has a book about them.) Joking aside, Katie is awesome and we hope you enjoy hearing from her as much as we enjoyed talking to her. Now…back to jokes. Why do melons have weddings? They cantaloupe!   SHOW NOTES Katie rudely interrupts the intro to the podcast [1:43] Let's welcome the Happiest Person in Real Estate! [2:51] How did Katie become the happiest person in real estate? [5:58] What do other people really need? [8:37] The difference between macro-happiness and micro-happiness [10:22] Katie shares that happiness is a choice [12:30] Katie's affirmation exercises [15:24] Katie's tools for both success and achieving happiness [17:56] You need help! [20:07] How Katie avoids burnout [21:35] “Be conscious of the people you are with.” [23:04] “Surround yourself with other professionals in your industry who you love and who love you.” [25:51] Read the room, then determine what you have to offer [28:14] Where to find Katie [31:01]   SHOW LINKS The Happiest Person in Real Estate Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happiest-person-in-real-estate/id1493676975 Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce:  https://www.capecodchamber.org/ Katie's website:  https://www.katieclancy.com/ 15 Cool Ways to Reuse Grandma's Doilies:  https://diyeverywhere.com/2017/09/10/gather-grandmas-doilies-because-here-are-15-cool-ways-to-repurpose-them   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com

 Episode 236 (Season 7, Episode 4) Set Boundaries One of the most important things you can do for yourself and your business is to set boundaries! This includes your work time, along with the times and the ways clients can reach you. But it includes so much more, too! Todd, Terry, Megan, and Producer Christian explore those boundaries, as well as show off their paper airplane making skills. In addition, they discuss the value of a good smoke detector and where Todd plans to live after hitting the lottery! Now let's set some boundaries. And make a Bundt Cake. Go!   SHOW NOTES Terry shows off his paper airplane skillz [1:58] Todd shows off his piloting skillz now that he's a licensed pilot [3:49] Terry introduces gambling into the podcast [5:30] Step 1 to Setting Boundaries:  Take a day off [7:07] Are your smoke detectors working [9:47] Step 2 to Setting Boundaries:  Enjoy Half-Day Friday [12:12] The Boom Dating Game [13:32] Question for Todd:  What city would you most want to live in? [15:51] Todd has decided he's moving to Boulder, Colorado [19:30] Step 3 to Setting Boundaries:  Put your phone in “Do Not Disturb” mode [21:11] Terry has only one minute a day when you can reach him [23:48] Step 4 to Setting Boundaries:  Set expectations [26:03] Set up front what times you'll be available and how [27:48]   SHOW LINKS How to make the best paper airplanes: https://www.artofmanliness.com/skills/how-to/how-to-make-the-worlds-best-paper-airplanes/ How to put out a grease fire: https://www.firerescue1.com/community/articles/how-to-put-out-a-grease-fire-KDraBGaOTnYN8JPn/ Fond du Lac, Wisconsin: https://www.fdl.wi.gov/ Denver, Co: https://www.denver.org/ San Diego, CA: https://www.sandiego.gov/ Boulder, CO: https://bouldercolorado.gov/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com

 Episode 235 (Season 7, Episode 3) Fill Your Cup Get ready—this episode is a three-tear one! Yes, that's not a typo. The Boom Team gets together to elaborate on how to find joy in real estate, and fall apart into tears on three separate occasions! Thankfully, those tears were all humor-induced and the Team is holding strong. Although, they would appreciate a “GoFundMe” drive to help raise funds for the elaborate vacations they're all hoping to take.  In short, get ready to learn how to find joy and fill your cup, along with best practices for an emergency plane landing. We also hear Producer Christian's new jingle and get an introduction to Little Timmy! Fasten your seatbelt, sit back, and enjoy the flight!   SHOW NOTES Todd's suffering from a “groinal” strain. Not sure what that is. [1:24] “20 Truths and 10 Lies” coming soon! [2:53] “Ask Terry” what are pressures for an online producer? [4:07] Megan sets the stage with tapestries [6:40] Todd's a believer in multiple oxygen masks in case of emergency [8:36] The Team debunks the myths around loss of cabin pressure [9:42] First way to fill your cup:  Spend time with your family and friends [11:31] Second way to fill your cup:  Hobbies [13:39] Third way to fill your cup:  Travel [15:09] Producer Christian presents the all new—and perhaps the greatest—jingle yet! [19:18] The Boom Dating Game:  Who is the best cook? [20:03] Christian struggles to understand a basic question, as usual [23:43] Fourth way to fill your cup:  Journal [25:21] Fifth way to fill your cup:  Take some time off [27:22] Little Timmy is a real snooze fest! [28:13]   SHOW LINKS Groin Pull Symptoms and Treatments:  https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/groin-pull What happens to your body when a plane loses cabin pressure: https://www.popsci.com/what-happens-to-your-body-when-plane-loses-pressure/ Guide to Hiking the Pacific Coast Trail:  https://www.pcta.org/take-a-hike/ Jeopardy Horror Story:  https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jeopardy-contestant-tells-the-worst-and-longest-story-ever_n_5b56fcf6e4b00e8c8eb7463a Could this be Little Timmy?  https://www.amazon.com/Little-Timmy-Took-My-Truck/dp/1733173846 For the Hobby-Challenged, here's a list of hobbies:  https://hobbyhelp.com/inspiration/list-of-hobbies/#:~:text=A%3A%20If%20you%20find%20yourself%20bored%20with%20too,a%20coloring%20book%209%20Learning%20some%20magic%20tricks   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com

 Episode 234 (Season 7, Episode 2) Amazing Business, Amazing Life If you'd like to build an Amazing Business, so that you can have an Amazing Life, then this is the podcast for you! We truly believe that you can have it all, BUT you have to make some specific decisions with your business and life in order to make it work. Those decisions, (and our dating life), are all discussed in great detail during our Kickoff First Full Episode of Season 7. Enjoy! And remember to send us the details on how many people you've dated in your life automatically to be entered to win a free, at-home drug test!   SHOW NOTES The Boom Team rates their flexibility [0:54] Megan tells her first lie of the season [2:55] Build an Amazing Business, so you can live an Amazing Life! [4:37] What do you need and what are you building? [5:41] The Team has mastered transitions [7:03] Random drug testing is fully embraced in our Podcast studio [8:39] Strive to thrive [10:18] We're looking for balance in our work and life [11:39] Todd's favorite fable [13:40] It's The Boom Dating Game! [14:35] Diving into Producer Christian's dating life [16:02] Producer Christian messes up the sounder [17:55] What would be the first thing Megan would buy if she won the lottery? [18:29] Producer Christian hits the correct sounder [20:58] Terry is the big loser of this week's game [22:04] Build a business that you actually enjoy working at [22:28] Producer Christian messes up another sounder [22:32] Learn to delegate and hire things out [24:40]   SHOW LINKS Order your online drug testing: https://requestatest.com/drug-testing Using the Double Win to Beat Back Work: https://mh.fullfocus.co/using-the-double-win-to-beat-back-work-thats-out-of-control/ There are other people in media that can't toss to a new segment, either:  https://youtu.be/OlNI_pAyegY Rate your flexibility:  https://www.shape.com/fitness/tips/flexibility-test 10 things to do if you win the lottery:  https://moneyinc.com/win-the-lottery/#:~:text=10%20Things%20You%20Should%20Do%20if%20You%20Win,taxes%20on%20your%20winnings.%20...%20More%20items...%20   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com

 Episode 233 (Season 7, Episode 1) Season 7 Intro! We heard your cries and we won't let you down! The Boom Team is BACK and filling that void in your life with another season of The Boom Real Estate Podcast! In fact, not only are we going to fill that void, but we're going to stuff it with cheery sunshine, as we focus on “How to be Happy in Real Estate!” Sure, drugs were our first thought, but we quickly dismissed that in our opening episode and start to focus on more important things—like fun jingles and made-up wordz! If this episode is any indicator as to how Season 7 will go, then it's clear that you're in for another season of a podcast. Enjoy!   SHOW NOTES Todd predicts future drug addictions for members of the Boom Team [1:55] Terry predicts that Megan will win a Poddie for Comeback of the Year! [3:29] The Team gives Megan full authority to spiral out of control as she chooses [5:32] Producer Christian introduces the new Season 7 Intro jingle [6:39] Todd introduces the arc of the season:  “How to be Happy in Real Estate” [9:13] Megan introduces our Season 7 special guest, Katie Clancy! [11:44] New word for Webster's dictionary, “darsh”. [13:30] Christian introduces our latest game/jingle, “Ask Terry” [15:48] Todd's Silly Segment [17:10] First time for the official use of new “Ask Terry” jingle [20:02] A very poppy disclaimer [22:34]   SHOW LINKS Merriam-Webster online dictionary:  https://www.merriam-webster.com/ Facts about Trombones:  https://www.sfsymphony.org/EducationCommunity/Instrument-of-the-Months/Instrument-of-the-Month-Trombone Katie Clancy:  https://www.katieclancy.com/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com

Episode 232 (Season 6, Episode 13) Season 6 Outro What a season! We've experienced highs & lows, tears & blood, and so, so, so much talk! Todd, Megan, Terry, and Producer Christian have gone back into their memory banks to find and share all the tidbits that they've learned through the years. From some specific ways to gather business, all the way to staying mentally strong. We've covered it all in the latest season of the Boom Real Estate Podcast! Thanks for joining us on the Journey of Season 6 and we'll see you next season!   SHOW NOTES The Team is indifferent on this Season [2:49] Jack Jack the Podcast Dog makes his first appearance this season [3:51] What was the most important nugget shared this season… [5:19] Megan recaps this season's episodes [7:17] The Team attempts an a cappella version of our favorite sounder from the season [9:00] Christian's favorite moment was an entire episode:  “Tech and Tools” [10:59] Abundance vs. Scarcity mindset [12:11] Megan's favorite moment:  Systems and Help [13:33] Todd's Dad Joke [14:49] Todd's Death Story [15:47] The Team attempts the Season 6 Jingle in a cappella style [17:40]   SHOW LINKS Fun Facts about Hummingbirds: https://www.kaytee.com/learn-care/wild-bird/hummingbird-facts Maltese Dog Breed: https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/maltese/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 231 (Season 6, Episode 12) Mental Space It's the last full episode of Season 6, which means that the Team has fully carbo-loaded in anticipation of this momentous event and is ready to bring their A-game!  Now that we're in top physical shape, we'll explore everything we've learned about the necessary mental game needed to excel in the world of real estate. You'll hear three tips on how to achieve mental real estate enlightenment. After hearing this episode, you'll be at your best in every facet of the realtor game!   SHOW NOTES Todd is not the stretchiest [2:14] Terry's available for a pod-marriage [4:23] The team is getting ready for their annual a cappella Season Intro song [5:41] Megan intros our last episode [7:51] The most striking stat for a Boom podcast is shared by Terry [9:59] Tip #1 - Surround yourself with Good… [11:01] Surround yourself with good content! [13:13] Todd reveals how he dives deep into books [14:48] Stop listening to podcasts! [17:34] Tip #2 - Have a routine [18:02] Don't be afraid to edit your routine [19:30] Todd's Dad Joke [21:41] Poutine may be the healthiest food out there! [22:22] How is it that Yoda can be such a great fighter? [25:03] Todd's Death Story [25:44] The greatest timed sounder in podcast history! [26:34] Tip #3 - Fill your own cup [27:30] What's your hobby? [29:54] Terry shares a fun story [31:40] Is there a Blinkist for Masterclass? [34:10]   SHOW LINKS How to do the splits: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-do-the-splits Blinkist: https://www.blinkist.com/ Authentic Canadian Poutine Recipe: https://www.seasonsandsuppers.ca/authentic-canadian-poutine-recipe/ Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 229 (Season 6, Episode 10) Lead Gen Any real estate heavyweight knows the absolute best way to grow your business is to work on lead generation! And the absolute best thing you can do as a new agent is rely on veterans to help guide your way. Fortunately for you, we have three crafty real estate veterans, (and one moderately crafty Producer), willing to share their years of experience to benefit both the new and ultra-experienced agents! So learn how to do “the most important thing you do” a little bit better. Learn from our mistakes. It's time to generate some leads!   SHOW NOTES What defines a high five, anyway? [2:26] High five roulette [3:26] Producer Christian is a big fan of the chest bump [5:20] What expression do you prefer to lead with? [7:59] Did you know:  African Blackwood is the most expensive wood in the world? [11:28] Content time! [11:47] Tip #1 - Pick a system (a.k.a. have a CRM) [14:19] The best CRM is… [17:02] Have you ever been on a train? [18:43] Explore your CRM's tools! [21:33] Tip #2 - Have a schedule [23:55] Todd's Dad Joke [25:46] Todd's Death Story [26:34] Tip #3 - Be proactive and creative [29:19] Be willing to analyze your ROI and pivot when needed [30:41] Connect with us! [32:47]   SHOW LINKS Gavel and block for sale:  https://www.amazon.com/gavel-block/s?k=gavel+and+block The most expensive woods in the world:  https://ligno.com.ua/en/news/33_the-most-expensive-wood.html All you need to know about the vital organs in your body:  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/organs-in-the-body Daredevils of Niagara Falls:  https://www.niagarafallslive.com/daredevils_of_niagara_falls.htm Seth Godin's website:  https://www.sethgodin.com/ What is ROI?:  https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/returnoninvestment.asp What is a CRM?:  https://crm.org/crmland/what-is-a-crm   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com

 Episode 230 (Season 6, Episode 11) Marketing It's time for you to re-perceive what a podcast could be! (This will make more sense later, we promise.) Real estate is a marketing job more than a sales job, so listen closely and pick up some tips to take your marketing to the next level! This time, the Team dives deep into sphere marketing, video marketing, and discusses just how much effort you should put into your overall marketing campaign. Of course, it wouldn't be a true Boom Podcast without a few tangents while traveling down the podcast road. Today's tangents include:  minimum marriage age, how NOT to hunt a deer, and interesting things you didn't know about cacti! Good times will be had by all on our latest version of the Boom Real Estate Podcast!   SHOW NOTES Todd wears his headphones in a slightly unusual way [1:55] Great News! Maryland raised their marriage age from 14 years to 16! [2:50] How do you feel about arranged marriages? [5:05] Megan favors arranged marriages for scheduling purposes [6:43] Time to hit the content! [8:24] “Time to re-perceive” [9:28] Todd shares his first hunting story [10:33] We are officially the worst podcast out there! [14:21] Tip #1 - Work your sphere [15:26] Need to have passive/background marketing working at all times [18:01] Todd's Dad Joke and Death [18:57] Todd's death story [20:58] The show stops to take a look at the largest cacti [22:47] The Team shows their lack of art knowledge [24:52] Tip #2 - Use video!!! [25:33] Tip #3 - Consistency over perfection [27:22] You have to weigh the time and energy needed versus your return [29:26]   SHOW LINKS 25 Deer Hunting Tips for Beginners: https://targetcrazy.com/hunting/deer-hunting-tips/ 15 Interesting Cactus Facts: https://unusualseeds.net/15-interesting-cactus-facts-for-cacti-lovers/ 25 Mitch Hedberg Quotes and Jokes: https://inspirationfeed.com/mitch-hedberg-quotes/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 228 (Season 6, Episode 9) Appraisals On the podcast, the Boom Team does a great job keeping things “off the rails” most of the time. But in this particular episode, you'll get to enjoy them keeping it so far “off the rails” that they may never see the rails again! Get ready for appraiser-induced madness as Megan, Todd, Producer Christian, and Terry do their best to share all the secrets that they've learned throughout the years. They also reveal surprising facts about both appraisers and bears! Please don't miss this episode! So turn off Fuller House, get yourself some Nutter Butters, and enjoy the fun with this latest version of The Boom Real Estate Podcast!   SHOW NOTES A rousing introduction [2:23] Did you know that “foamers” is a word?! [3:55] Megan's not a fan of foam parties [5:31] Christian has a foam cannon. Is anyone surprised? [6:18] Content time! [9:47] Tip #1 - Giving the velvet glove treatment [11:51] Lay it all out for the appraisers [13:45] Todd's Dad Joke [14:57] Todd's Death Story [16:28] New Orlean's has a rough history with drownings [17:45] Tip #2 - Appraisers are people too [19:49] The Team is organizing efforts to give praise to appraisers [21:22] Do you have “appraiser spray”? [23:14] If you see appraiser cubs, go the other way! [24:56] Tip #3 - Understand your alternatives [25:25] PROGRAMMING NOTE:  appraisers are not bears [26:56]   SHOW LINKS Foam cannons from Walmart:  https://www.walmart.com/browse/auto-tires/foam-cannon/91083_1212910_1212924_9307512 Oasis #1 Fan Club:  https://www.oasisfansclub.com/ Owl City Fan Club:  https://www.facebook.com/OwlCityBangladesh/ Jewel's website (couldn't find an official fan club):  https://jeweljk.com/ What to do if you see a bear:  https://www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/Species/Mammals/Black-Bear/What-to-do-if-I-see-a-bear#:~:text=If%20you%20see%20a%20bear%3A%201%20Try%20to,by%20dogs%20or%20residents%20and%20climb%20trees.%20 New Orleans has more than just drownings:  https://www.neworleanschamber.org/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

Episode 227 (Season 6, Episode 8) Inspections Is there anything more enjoyable during a real estate transaction than the inspection? No! No! No! Inspections are the worst! However, if you choose to listen to a podcast about the worst part of a real estate podcast, The Boom Team promises to do their best to make the inspection process as enjoyable as we can make it.  You won't find mold, failed thermal seals, radon mitigation, or non-working GFCI outlets here. But you will find tips on how best to handle your clients and their crazy dreams. Go ahead and splurge on some expensive chocolate while enjoying hearing about inspections for once!   SHOW NOTES Dark chocolate or milk chocolate? [2:35] Christian is a chocolate snob [4:27] Megan defends Christian while attacking Terry [6:58] Terry recalls our most bleep-filled episode. (Yes, it was about inspections) [9:41] Tip #1 - Be knowledgable [11:18] Go to your inspections until you're experienced enough [12:19] It's all about setting expectations [14:21] Tip #2 - Be calm [17:03] Use video for next level service [18:40] Todd's Dad Joke and Death [20:10] Is it appropriate to laugh at extra chins? [22:05] Todd believes he can jump while falling, thus negating the fall [23:36] How do you dream? [25:03] Tip #3 - Be creative [26:20] Megan had clients who asked for a cat [27:24]   SHOW LINKS Health benefits of chocolate:  https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-dark-chocolate World's most expensive chocolates:  https://ventured.com/most-expensive-chocolates-world/ The F#$%& Inspection (Part 2):  https://boomrealestatepodcast.com/episode-080-the-f-inspection-part-2/ Meanings of common dreams:  https://bestlifeonline.com/dream-interpretation/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 226 (Season 6, Episode 7) Negotiating There's definitely an art to negotiation, but at least it's not complicated. (Kind of like what Todd would produce if he was stuck in an art studio for three hours!) In order to become a better agent, it's essential to understand the basics of negotiation. In this episode, we'll give you three secrets that help you, your clients and other agents. Also, Todd shares what it takes to make it into the Show Intro. For sure, you'll want to find a Sharpie to jot some notes on the walls!   SHOW NOTES So many strange noises [2:01] There's so much money to be made in podcasting! [2:57] Could the bots take over for us? [3:51] Tune into the Bang Real Estate Podcast [6:51] Todd's Mom is great at that whole “reusing” thing [8:41] Great use of bubbles! [11:24] “Catch more flies with llama!” - Terry [12:08] Tip #1 - Control of your emotions [13:43] Use face-to-face interactions instead of texting at critical points in a transaction [15:00] Todd's Dad Joke and Death [17:17] How Jack Daniels died [19:38] Tip #2 - Work WITH the agent FOR your client [20:31] Make sure compliments are genuine [22:04] Your attitude can win or lose deals! [24:39] Tip #3 - Don't overthink it [26:18] Pick up the phone so you don't have to overthink it [27:53]   SHOW LINKS Getting rid of plastic utensils:  https://www.sanluisobispo.com/opinion/editorials/article255875231.html The Great Bubble Barrier:  https://thegreatbubblebarrier.com/ Rolling Stone's 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time:  https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/50-best-stand-up-comics-of-all-time-126359/ How many times did Timmy have to be rescued from a well:  https://www.woot.com/blog/post/the-debunker-how-often-did-lassie-have-to-rescue-timmy-from-a-well   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 225 (Season 6, Episode 6) Working with Buyers Truth be told, working buyers can be a lot more fun than working with sellers. So why not spend our time talking about things like Woodstock, robots working in mines, and long beards?  The super truth be told, even though working with buyers can be more fun, it still remains an art form. So, the super-duper truth be told, listen closely and pick up some tips and tricks on working with buyers. And supery-dupery truth be told, when you're all done listening, hit us up to share your favorite concert or bucket list concert on your personal list. Oh, and supery-dupery-dupery truth be told, neither answer should be “Hanson” or we'll disown you!   SHOW NOTES The Team gets their hippie on [2:07] Where were you when Woodstock '99 hit? [4:11] Best or bucket list concerts [6:16] Terry proves he has the cleanest mind on the Team [8:43] Todd hates buyers [9:55] Megan thinks she has a big forehead [11:21] Tip #1:  Have systems [12:21] The train guy is back! [14:05] Tip #2:  Do a Buyer Consultation [15:03] Communication is ABSOLUTELY key! [17:29] Todd's Dad Joke and Death [18:04] Do you have a beard bag? Maybe you should get one [20:08] Current record for longest beard is 17 feet! [21:51] Tip #3:  Make sure you care! [24:24]   SHOW LINKS Top 10 Hippie Dance Moves:  https://kushtourism.com/top-10-hippie-dance-moves/ Woodstock 99:  Peace, Love, and Rage:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15004156/ 10 Best Robert Frost Poems:  https://interestingliterature.com/2017/06/10-of-the-best-robert-frost-poems-everyone-should-read/ Get your own Beard Bag:  https://beardroots.com/products/beard-rag Crystal Gale…We think this is who Producer Christian is referencing:  https://crystalgayle.com/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 224 (Season 6, Episode 5) Working with Sellers Todd may be the only one that truly enjoys working with sellers, but don't let that stop you from giving it a go. If you really want to be good with sellers—which you should—go get a Costco-sized box of #2 pencils. You'll want to take copious notes today, then be ready to show every buyer's agent the good life of selling with sellers. Oh, and we talk about 90's boy bands, so there's that. All here on the latest version of the Boom Real Estate Podcast! (Which will probably be owned by Marky Mark by the time you read this.)   SHOW NOTES Todd just can't wait for the Intro to end [2:14] Christian hits the team with some 98 Degree trivia [4:24] “Marky Mark” Walberg now owns the Boom Podcast [6:50] Todd sets the table on what this episode is all about [8:10] Christian rocks the wrong, yet so right, sounder [8:55] Better quality content [10:30] Tip #1:  Fill the Void [12:45] Set reminders for regular check-ins with your sellers [14:15] Todd's “Dad Joke and Death” [16:02] The greatest defense strategy ever! [18:40] Terry reveals just how much he loves rainbows [20:12] Tip #2:  Milk your listings for leads [20:35] Focus your marketing on getting listings! [22:30] Don't trip over dimes to pick up pennies [24:20] Tip #3:  Fight to Win [26:12] Tip #3 1/2:  Go last [28:24] Producer Christian:  Cut the amount of time you're talking about yourself in half and double the amount of time you talk about them [31:13] Don't automatically cut your commission [32:46] The first one that talks loses the money [34:05]   SHOW LINKS 98 Degrees official website:  https://www.98degrees.com/ F45:  https://f45training.com/ What happened to LFO:  https://www.thethings.com/what-happened-to-90s-boy-band-lfo/ The wrong Mark Walberg:  https://markwalbergtv.com/ Railfan vs. Foamer:  https://cs.trains.com/trn/f/111/t/134435.aspx#1508751 Best popcorn:  https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/best-popcorn-taste-test/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 223 (Season 6, Episode 4) Working with Humans Have you ever met a human? If not—or even if you have—and you're looking to brush up on your skills, check out this latest podcast. The Boom Team teaches you “best practices” for working with those darned humans. From working with agents to working with clients, we impart some hard-earned info for you to consider so that you can be the best human-agent you can be! Stick around to find all of our secrets to “Work With Humans” on the Boom Real Estate Podcast!   SHOW NOTES Christian is a multi-gazillionaire now [3:22] Todd's red hair looks even redder than ever [4:19] Bees are super sexist and everybody knows it [6:28] Megan sets the scene for today's content [7:21] “Germane” is a tough word to spell [9:44] Tip #1 - Be a student of the human race [10:40] Understand different personalities and how to relate to them [11:56] Understand that personality tests are just a tool [14:01]  Tip #2 - Use honey, not vinegar [15:00] It's easier to work with someone who isn't angry—ask us how we know! [16:43] Todd's Dad Jokes and Death [18:35] Terry practices his French language skills [19:39] The Boom Team adheres to a three-coffin-stack maximum—and for good reason! [21:01] Tip #3 - Play the long game [21:35] You can never over-communicate [23:35]   SHOW LINKS The Joy of Murder Hornets:  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/02/us/asian-giant-hornet-washington.html A Free Enneagram Test:  https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test Free Myers-Briggs Test:  https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test Geezer Gazillionaires:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/briansolomon/2013/03/14/geezer-gazillionaires-the-worlds-oldest-richest-people/?sh=602b18248eba Use Carrot Juice to Make Your Red Hair Even Redder:  https://www.lippiehippie.com/how-to-make-natural-red-hair-redder/#:~:text=%20How%20to%20Make%20Natural%20Red%20Hair%20Redder%3F,Henna.%20Henna%20is%20a%20type%20of...%20More%20 You Can Mix Honey and Vinegar:  https://www.benefits-of-honey.com/vinegar-and-honey/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 222 (Season 6, Episode 3) Tech and Tools The Team gets all “techie” in this episode of the Boom Real Estate Podcast! Sit back and relax in your ergonomic office chair as Terry, Producer Christian, Megan, and Todd fill your ears with all the tech and tools that you'll need, (outside of that office chair), to build and maintain a successful real estate career! From things above you to things in front of you. All the way to things below you. The Boom Team uses their combined years of experience to help you skip ahead to find the right things to have around you. So enjoy the show! (As soon as you're done enjoying the show that you're currently watching on Peacock!)   SHOW NOTES Is Mrs. Doubtfire Scottish or Irish [2:23] Megan believes that the Season 6 jingle sounds like Jumanji [4:37] Producer Christian keeps skipping the production meetings [6:51] Is White Bean Chili really chili? [7:23] Wendy Forsythe makes a great White Chili [9:02] Todd introduces today's content [11:25] Most important tool for your real estate business:  a facsimile machine! [12:20] Tip #1:  The Cloud [12:51] Everybody and nobody knows what “the cloud” is [14:10] Todd's “Dad Joke and Death” segment [16:19] Atomic wedgies are no laughing matter [17:48] Tip #2:  The CRM [19:00] The Boom Bunker was mistakenly buried and led directly to Boom CRM's failure [21:31] Tip #3:  Invest in the Essentials [22:30] You're allowed to max out your credit card on a phone, computer, or car [24:29] Delegate, delegate, delegate! [25:25] Christian's Tech Tip [26:49]   SHOW LINKS IMDb Link for Mrs. Doubtfire:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107614/ IMDb Link for Jumanji:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2283362/ What defines chili:  https://www.mvtimes.com/2012/01/25/what-chili-exactly-big-contest-competitors-elaborate-9243/ Wendy Forsythe:  https://wendyforsythe.com/ Boom Real Estate Podcast, Episode 215:  LinkedIn Marketing: https://boomrealestatepodcast.com/episode-215-season-5-episode-8-linkedin-marketing/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 221 (Season 6, Episode 2) Business Skillzz Enough of that introduction stuff, it's time to get right into content. And by “right into content”, I mean after a little more of that introduction stuff! In our first full-length episode of Season 6, the Boom Team quickly jumps on the three most important things to focus on when it comes to basic Business Skillz. From handling money to protecting that money, we'll cover basic—but integral—parts of running a good business. We'll even help you to determine who can help you protect that money. Oh, we also talk about flowers, pigs, cats, and Idaho, so finally an episode with some real depth!   SHOW NOTES Mass hysteria has taken over! Listen to that crowd! [1:45] Great hustle by Producer Christian! [3:41] Terry shares information for people and flower lovers who are beneath him [5:35] Megan brings the show back down with another reference to gardening [7:41] Todd shares history about pigs and cats, as defined by the internet [9:14] Tip #1 - Track/analyze your money! [10:10] Don't forget to learn about your money and how best to invest it [13:03] Producer Christian has toys for the team [14:24] Start an L.L.C. [15:18] Tip #2 - Have a plan/schedule [16:07] Audit your schedule when needed. It's okay. [17:46] Dad Jokes and Death (and a classic jingle)…..now known as “Dad Time” [20:01] The Boom Team is huge in Minidoka, Idaho [23:23] Tip #3 - Ask for help! [25:00]   SHOW LINKS Stock Images of Double Roses: https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/double-rose.html Start a Garden in Ten Easy Steps:  https://commonsensehome.com/start-a-garden/ Start an L.L.C. in Seven Easy Steps:  https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-to-start-an-llc-in-7-steps Origins of 14 Common Phrases: https://www.rd.com/list/idiom-origins/ Minidoka County, Idaho: https://www.minidoka.id.us/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

Episode 220 (Season 6, Episode 1) Season 6 Intro! YOWZER! They're back and more okay than ever! The Boom Tea is here for Season 6 and are ready to do some serious reminiscing! Get ready for a new season packed with knowledge and awful anecdotes as Terry, Megan, Todd, and Producer Christian share their 109 combined years of real estate experience to determine the most important aspects of real estate. In addition, we'll take you up with Dad jokes and back down again with death stories. (What a strange turn of events this season brings.) So grab your M&Ms and Zima because you're in for the greatest Season 6 the Boom Podcast has ever done!   SHOW NOTES How about a round of applause for Producer Christian's new intro? [1:33] Terry does an okay Jeff Probst, but shall now be called “Blink” Waggoner [3:01] Where we're going in Season 6 [4:44] Producer Christian's Season 6 jingle! [6:02] Trip down memory lane with our Season 3 jingle [7:39] Todd gives hints as to what will be covered this year [9:50] Todd sheds the first tears of Season 6 along with “Wink” Waggoner [12:02] Terry and Todd's greatest regret [14:03] Todd comes right out the gate with a Fun Fact that isn't Fun [15:13] Dad Joke #1 [17:38] Todd's Death Story [18:23] Producer Christian finds the bright side of death [18:57]   SHOW LINKS How to Become a Game Show Host: https://www.careerigniter.com/careers/game-show-host/ Working with Chimpanzees: https://chimphaven.org/about-us/careers/ 150 Best Dad Jokes: https://bestlifeonline.com/dad-jokes-so-bad-theyre-actually-hilarious/ Darwin Awards: https://darwinawards.com/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 219 (Season 5, Episode 12) Season 5 Wrap The Boom Team has counselors on standby, tissues being drone-delivered, and tubs of ice cream coming via Shipt. As we've learned from past Season-Ending Episodes, our listeners are feeling both heartbroken and saddened as Season 5 comes to its inevitable conclusion in Producer Christian's backyard. As usual, Jack the Dog serves as special guest. In this wrap show, we review the season, episode-by-episode, share some additional fun facts, and prove why Producer Christian should be the only one allowed to attempt any type of musical performance. It's been fun, but all good things must come to an end…BUT THEN MIRACULOUSLY RETURN FOR THE NEXT SEASON! From Terry, Producer Christian, Megan, Todd and Jack the Dog, enjoy your off-season and we'll see you on Season 6!   SHOW NOTES The real Season 5 jingle! [1:58] Jack the Dog joins the show [2:47] Megan sums up Season 5 [4:44] Todd recaps Season 5's episodes [5:36] The team dreams back to the days of podcasting about LinkedIn [8:14] Another shout out to our favorite CRM [9:28] The Team takes a crack at recreating the Season 5 jingle, a cappella style. It's ugly. [10:38] Todd shares his spare funnest fun facts [11:01] How do you pronounce Dr. Seuss? [13:06] Terry throws down a challenge for our listener! [16:22] The Team recreates the Season 5 jingle, a cappella style…for real this time! [18:30]   SHOW LINKS Life expectancy of dogs:  https://www.caninejournal.com/life-expectancy-of-dogs/ How wombats poop in cubes:  https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/01/how-do-wombats-poop-cubes-scientists-get-bottom-mystery The 10 Best Dr. Seuss Books to Read Out Loud:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/kids/the-10-best-dr-seuss-books-to-read-aloud/ Why Dogs Noses Are Wet:  https://www.caninejournal.com/why-are-dogs-noses-wet-and-whats-the-best-dog-dry-nose-treatment/ Jack the Dog looks like this:  http://cdn.akc.org/Maltese_puppy_cut.jpg   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com

 Episode 218 (Season 5, Episode 11) CRM for Marketing Since you're currently basking in the glow of so many amazing marketing tips during Season 5, we're putting a bow on this season by showing you how to harness the power of your leads with CRM! We see CRM through the fun metaphor of a big “people casserole”! Wait…let's rethink that. Join Todd, Megan, Terry, and Producer Christian as show you five tips on best practices with your CRM, regardless of which brand you're using. (We're bucking for a huge CRM company to swoop in and sponsor our show, so we're leaving our recommendation of which CRM brand to use wide open.) Don't miss an action-packed moment as the Boom Team dives d-e-e-p into CRMs, including the hidden “casserole” button. We also talk about our preferred sleep positions, weighted blankets, and whether your eyes will “stick that way” when you go cross-eyed!   SHOW NOTES Megan does her best Terry impression to start the show [0:48] The Team reveals who can do cross-eyes [2:25] Do you hook your heel while sleeping? [4:34] Do you sleep with a weighted blanket? [7:31] Has our podcast gotten worse after five years? [8:24] CRM's will help you convert more at every level of your business [10:54] Megan reveals the best CRM out there [13:40] Tip #1 - Use your CRM for your current sphere [15:01] Todd reveals his favorite CRM [17:18] Tip #2 - Use your CRM for new leads [17:37] Tip #3 - Create automated responses [19:48] Does your CRM have a casserole button? [21:07] Terry shares information about his favorite CRM [22:25] Christian used a sponsor inside of a sponsorship [23:05] Tip #4 - Keep it simple [24:05] Todd's Fun Fact - Bank robbing made efficient [25:30] Tip #5 - Train, delegate, and retain [27:12] BONUS TIP - Just get started! [28:53]   SHOW LINKS What is a CRM, anyway?  https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/customer_relation_management.asp The Benefits of Foot Touching While Sleeping:  https://www.footfiles.com/wellness/lets-talk-about/article/relationship-411-foot-cuddling-while-sleeping-is-a-good-thing We want Bing to sponsor us, but they want us to advertise with them:  https://ads.microsoft.com/ How to choose the best weighted blanket:  https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/i-tried-using-weighted-blanket-stress-less-here-s-what-ncna872846 Boom Podcast - Choose Your Favorite People episode:  https://boomrealestatepodcast.com/episode-042-choose-your-favorite-people/ Microwave “Casserole” button:  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/75/1f/5c/751f5c5d22ccbea4e687929d3b079f7d.jpg   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 217 (Season 5, Episode 10) TikTok Marketing How's your dance game? How's your ability to record yourself reacting to other people's videos? Can you push a button on your phone? If you can rock any of those, you can rock the latest and greatest in social media, TikTok!  We hate to brag, but the Boom Team can definitely push a button on their phones, which is why we feel confident enough to share some things to consider if you want to get into TikTok marketing for real estate. Well there's no better time than the present, since few agents are doing it. So, grab your phones, hit the “record” button, and then video record this audio-only podcast. Cut it up and post, then bask in the glory!   SHOW NOTES Todd is wrong on so many reasons…it's musically related this time [2:12] Shout out to Lou and Rob, as their musical game is much better than Todd's [3:10] The history of Boys II Men [6:22] Time for content jingle! [8:03] The Boom Team confesses they're just getting started with TikTok, too [10:30] Tip #1 - Be evergreen and ever-young! [11:19] Tip #2 - Be trendy! [12:41] Christian learned that he can't be cool when he says “Let's Blow this Popsicle Stand!” [13:11] Todd's Fun Fact jingle [15:48] Bill Murray is the funniest person on Earth! [17:07] Tip #3 - What to post? [19:14] Don't feel like working, just flub the dub! [22:29] Tip #4 - Use calls to action (CTA's)! [23:51] Tip #5 - Let loose [25:03]   SHOW LINKS Boys II Men on NPR:  https://www.npr.org/2011/11/21/142594617/after-20-years-no-end-of-the-road-for-boyz-ii-men Get a P.O. Box:  https://www.usps.com/manage/po-boxes.htm Make your own awards:  https://www.awards.com/ Best practices for TikTok:  https://influencermarketinghub.com/tiktok-video-ad-specs/ “Let's Blow This Popsicle Stand” in needlepoint. What's cooler than that?:  https://img0.etsystatic.com/110/0/11389504/il_fullxfull.1017544818_56gl.jpg What happens when you call Bill Murray's 800 number?:  https://www.vulture.com/2014/10/guide-to-calling-bill-murrays-1-800-number.html To give you an idea, here is a video in the Top 5 All-Time for TikTok views:  https://youtu.be/hMjvHWKQh58   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 216 (Season 5, Episode 9) YouTube Marketing Rebounding from the horror that was the last episode, the Boom Team looks to “make good” by bringing better content with a deep dive into YouTube marketing. In this episode, the Team give you five tips on the best way to pull off a successful YouTube channel. Unfortunately, our good intentions quickly go awry as we veer off down Memory Lane. We end up reminiscing about 25-foot curly phone cords and Call Waiting. To top it off, we even find time to share our wealth of knowledge about cherries and pickles. Enjoy this episode on YouTube -and- culinary delights as Todd, Producer Christian, Terry, and Megan give you what you need to become the Next Big YouTuber!   SHOW NOTES Reminiscing about the central phone in homes and Call Waiting [1:38] Have you ever fallen asleep on the phone with your loved one? [3:22] Terry runs down the fashion choices of Boom [5:43] Todd learned French in Spanish [7:46] Fun Fact:  The iPhone was invented in 2006 and released on 2007 [8:55] Funner Fact:  YouTube is owned by Google [11:03] The size of the Google and YouTube users is staggering! [12:44] Tip #1 - Treat your YouTube page like one of your primary websites [14:59] Tip #2 - Have a long term goal/strategy [16:12] How do you spell “piggyback”? [18:02] Megan confirms that Slash is still alive [19:19] Tip #3 - Be consistent [20:02] Goal:  Get them going down the rabbit hole [22:22] Todd's Fun Fact:  It's illegal to sell “bounceless pickles” in Connecticut [23:16] Tip #4 - Some ideas on what to post [25:03] George Washington cut down Abe Lincoln's cherry tree [26:40] Put together a playlist of your most viewed videos [28:20] Todd has done his first solo-flight! [30:48] Tip #5 - Use the YouTube “cards” and “annotations” options to make your channel super-sticky! [32:15]   SHOW LINKS Shoulder phone rest for sale:  https://www.amazon.com/Softalk-Black-Shoulder-Microban-00101M/dp/B00BXYJ972 Back in the Day:  https://i.pinimg.com/736x/f8/59/f6/f859f6797ad89ba8dd83897209e63cc4.jpg Cisco iPhone:  https://appleiphonereview.com/issues/did-cisco-lose-iphone-trademark/ YouTube video by the phone company on how to use Call Waiting:  https://youtu.be/-5IERWmJ9uY Slash's 10 Best Guitar Solos: https://www.loudersound.com/features/slashs-10-best-guitar-solos-from-guns-n-roses-to-velvet-revolver-and-beyond The Myth of the Connecticut Pickle Law:  https://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/law/pickle/home 15 Amazing Places to See Cherry Blossoms:  https://localadventurer.com/places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-the-world/ Mark Rober on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1kMZp36IQSyNx_9h4mpCg Sam the Cooking Guy:  https://www.thecookingguy.com/#our-team   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com

 Episode 215 (Season 5, Episode 8) LinkedIn Marketing It's not very often that the Boom Team records an episode, immediately recognizes that it should be thrown in a dumpster and lit on fire, then makes the decision that our listeners should hear it anyway. But today, we do just that!  Join The Boom Team as they follow their poor instinct to make bad decision to record an episode “National Public Radio-style”, leaving you half-drowsy, half-curious, and half-drowsy. If there's a podcast bottom, Megan, Producer Christian, Todd, and Terry just hit it! At least we finally find out what the blob of toothpaste on your toothbrush is called! Enjoy?   SHOW NOTES The Boom Team, sponsored by Coca Cola! [1:48] Why Producer Christian chooses the small cans of Coke [3:12] The Team talks through their addictions [4:23] Todd reaches out to his parents to question their Caffeine-Free Diet Coke choice [8:13] Who remembers Li'l Abner? [9:21] The Team goes “NPR-style” to match the excitement of LinkedIn [12:02] Tip #1 - Set up your profile professionally [13:20] Terry said “do do”! (We're so professional) [14:39] Tip #2 - Grab their attention [15:06] Todd's Fun Fact:  Did you know the dot over the lower case “j” or i is called a “tittle” and the blob of tooth paste is called a “nurdle”? [16:30] Tip #3 - Post in a variety of ways [17:55] Tip #4 - Create engagement and a buzz [19:33] Terry's body is leaking in many different ways [20:11] Don't forget your call to action! [21:02] Tip #5 - Squeeze the lemon [22:08] Nothing funnier than a couple lemon jokes [24:22] That was something, wasn't it?   SHOW LINKS In case you've never heard of Coke:  https://www.coca-colacompany.com/home Coca-Cola's guide to caffeine:  https://www.coca-colacompany.com/faqs/what-is-caffeine Tiny Cans of Coke:  https://www.target.com/p/coca-cola-10pk-7-5-fl-oz-mini-cans/-/A-51139832 What the heck is Li'l Abner:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li%27l_Abner Fun facts about the history of public radio: https://www.marketplace.org/2014/05/29/more-fun-facts-about-history-public-radio/ Tittle:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tittle 10 Things To Do With Lemons:  https://www.nzherald.co.nz/eatwell/food-news/10-things-to-do-with-lemons/CQXJVTSRKY6MJQYCD5X6L2H6YQ/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 214 (Season 5, Episode 7) Instagram Marketing If you're looking for pure beauty, elegance, visual poetry, life through imagery, or instant eye candy, check out Todd's Instagram page! (If you believe that, then make sure to pledge to Todd's GoFundMe page.) However, before you do that, take a good listen to the Boom Team breaking down all the ways you can win on Insta. (We're using different forms of IG to upset Terry! Take a listen and it will make more sense.) Even though Insta-G is a visual form of media, Terry, Megan, Todd, and Producer Christian give you all the I-Gram clues, tips, and tricks in this action-packed audio-only version on Episode 7!   SHOW NOTES Todd steals Terry's thunder and does some introductions [1:11] Terry steals Todd's thunder and does some stretching [1:34] Todd and Megan's Awkward Moment of the Day™ [2:56] Do you ever start your day with a primal scream? [4:32] Scientists need to invent a super-charging sleep option! [6:43] The Team tries to figure out how to do our own intro [8:44] Megan breaks down what this whole Instagram thing is [11:09] Terry is an IG snob! [11:56] Tip #1:  Know your audience [13:29] Producer Christian gives additional tips for the young minds out there [15:30] You have to provide your audience value in your posts [17:06] Tip #2:  Make your posts count! [17:32] Consider house trends and before & afters [18:48] Instagram has a lot of dual-purpose pages, so mind your posts [20:31] Tip #3:  Don't just post! [21:21] Best posts:  Create value and solicit conversation [23:00] Terry's Insta focus is beauty. Todd's is primal screams. [25:43] Todd's Fun/Interesting Fact:  Your nostrils only work one at a time [27:27] Tip #4:  Lean into it! [29:46] 10/10/10 Rule:  10 minutes on IG, 10 comments in your feed, and 10 comments in stories [32:03] Tip #5:  Utilize every form of posting on Instagram [34:08]   SHOW LINKS Kevin Hart's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinhart4real/ 50 Ideas for Your Instagram Real Estate Page: https://www.luxurypresence.com/blogs/50-real-estate-instagram-post-ideas/ Primal Scream Therapy:  https://www.vice.com/en/article/9bgppa/primal-therapy-arthur-janov Chelsea Peitz' Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chelsea.peitz/ Great place for editing IG posts: www.Canva.com Anne Jones' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacomajones/?hl=en Top Hashtags on IG: https://top-hashtags.com/instagram/ Beginners Guide to Different Sections of Instagram:  https://www.newfoundmarketing.ca/beginners-guide-to-instagram/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 213 (Season 5, Episode 6) Facebook Marketing Not sure if you've heard yet, but there's a new player in the social media game and its name is Facebook! You're going to want to get a #2 pencil or an Etch-A-Sketch, because the Boom Team is giving all the tips and tricks you need to dominate the Facebook game! Along the way, keep your eyes focused since we're going to need to avoid exploding animals, a two-toned bird, and a rabbit who can't regurgitate! To enjoy all of your animal, real estate, and Facebook needs, turn the volume up and enjoy our latest episode of The Boom Real Estate Podcast!   SHOW NOTES Megan never made funny faces in the mirror [1:01] Todd's mildly-fun fact [1:48] Facebook is the king…maybe…depending on when you're listening [4:28] Content starting now! [7:31] Tip #1:  What types of posts to be putting on Facebook [7:41] “Value is huge!” [10:23] Use the 4:1 rule on your personal page [12:02] Tip #2:  Create a conversation [13:05] Are you a “bill-bender”? [15:02] Tip #3:  Diversify [15:55] Use Stories, regular posts, videos, polls, etc. [16:20] Todd's Fun Fact - Rabbits can't puke! [16:53] HELP! Animals are exploding everywhere! [18:36] Kamikaze Cows would make a great band name [21:02] Tip #4:  Beat the algorithms [21:30] Todd finds himself arguing with himself on Facebook [24:15] Tip to beat the algorithm, Direct Message someone…anyone [24:50] Tip #5:  Run some ads [25:29] Leave out the price, to start conversations [27:07]   SHOW LINKS Half male, half female cardinal: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/cardinal-half-male-half-female-puzzles-scientists-delights-birdwatchers-n968606 The History of Facebook: https://www.brandwatch.com/blog/history-of-facebook/ 50 Posts for Facebook: https://blog.homespotter.com/2018/11/16/real-estate-facebook-page-post-ideas/ Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook - Gary Vaynerchuk: https://www.amazon.com/Jab-Right-Hook-Story-Social/dp/006227306X Can Rabbits Throw Up?: https://bunnylady.com/can-rabbits-vomit/ 7 Awesome Facebook Ads: https://www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2016/05/23/facebook-ad-examples Wanna see a real Exploding Whale? (go to 2:00):  https://youtu.be/yPuaSY0cMK8 Add value to your content:  https://www.digitaldoughnut.com/articles/2016/may/10-examples-of-value-added-content Add value to your business:  https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/282961   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 212 (Season 5, Episode 5) Text Marketing Rarely does the Boom Team fall “off the rails” to this extent. As Terry says at the end of the show, “best episode we've ever done!” Todd and Producer Christian didn't say much after the episode, but both winked at the same time, which was weird. When all's said and done, you're going to get your money's worth out of this one! The team dives deep into the world of text message marketing and discovers the power that comes from doing it right! Five tips, two new restaurants, two crying sessions, and a single, solitary acoustic guitar…all right here in Episode 5 of Season 5!   SHOW NOTES Christian is able to soothe by lightly light plucking his guitar! [1:04] Come to the Pluck and Soothe Restaurant when you're hungry and a little bit tight [3:33] The team has completely lost it! [5:11] Christian finds his bleeper and Megan is the victim [5:51] Shout out to Todd's parents [6:30] HOT TIP:  Use video text messaging [8:58] Tip #1 - Show who you are [10:48] Do you know someone killing it in the .gif world? [12:28] Tip #2 - Keep it simple [14:14] Tip #3 - Find a solid provider [15:40] Todd's Fun Fact [17:42] Todd taunts the cows [18:47] Mad Cow Disease - “The Sneaky Silent Killer” [19:26] Tip #4 - Have a call to action [19:55] Come to the Pluck and Smooth Restaurant when you're hungry and need a shave [20:43] The team has completely lost it yet again! [21:04] Tip #5 - Set a schedule [22:25] Christian plays us out with his soothing acoustic guitar [24:30]   SHOW LINKS Best Chicken and Waffle Restaurant in Every State:  https://mediafeed.org/great-chicken-waffle-joints-in-every-state/ Bomb Bomb Video Messaging:  BombBomb.com Cows Are Actually Deadlier Than You Ever Knew:  https://io9.gizmodo.com/cows-are-deadlier-than-you-ever-knew-1690950434 10 Facts About Mad Cow Disease:  https://www.thedailybeast.com/10-facts-about-mad-cow-diseases The Legendary Esteban Playing His Acoustic Guitar:  https://youtu.be/DdSXvDuRfXI Animated .gifs for Dummies:  https://buffer.com/library/animated-gifs/ Effective Scheduling:  https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_07.htm   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 211 (Season 5, Episode 4) Phone Marketing So many questions are generate by this episode. Does your microwave have a “Potato” button? Is the jellyfish an animal? Can your phone be used to call someone? We break down all of these hard-hitting questions—and more—on this latest episode of Season 5! As a public service, can someone please verify these people actually hold the certifications and credentials to host a podcast?   SHOW NOTES Why is Megan is dressed for a funeral? [1:44] Does your microwave have a “Potato” button? Producer Christian's does! [3:03] Producer Christian plays the first ever Microwave Game! [4:16] Terry has Nationwide Long Distance, so watch out [6:35] Tip #1 - Master your phone [7:56] Tip #2 - Master the Cold Calling…if you must [9:45] Call between 10am and 2pm for best chance to catch someone [11:48] Tip #3 - Use voicemail [12:11] Ninja Tip:  Use Slydial or Slybroadcast [13:10] Todd's Fun Fact [14:14] Todd considers if a jellyfish is an animal [15:03] Tip #4 - Listen! [17:39] The Law of Reciprocity [18:49] Tip #5 - Know Why You're Calling [19:47]   SHOW LINKS Best Microwaves of 2021:  https://www.consumerreports.org/microwave-ovens/best-microwaves-of-the-year/ “Potato” button:  https://external-preview.redd.it/JWLoG79Qqe4z8cTZoyiXGrUmY2OxQXAukjtbI8594Ho.jpg?auto=webp&s=cd3aad13cab9c7321ba1702330a324387ea0a12f Dial Down the Middle commercial, featuring Carrot Top:  https://youtu.be/KYgjxeHEgS0 Is the jellyfish an animal?:  https://www.britannica.com/animal/jellyfish MCI announces the long distance “Friends and Family” calling plan!  https://apnews.com/d9a32c48ef6369df5556582a50b25bbb Mojo Autodialer:  https://www.mojosells.com/ Slybroadcast:  https://www.slybroadcast.com/ Longest Living Animals:  https://onekindplanet.org/top-10/top-10-worlds-longest-living-animals/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

 Episode 210 (Season 5, Episode 3) Email Marketing Neck beards! Is there anything more exciting? (The answer is yes and it's Email Marketing!) Join Megan, Terry, Todd, and Producer Christian as they continue on this season's Marketing Train Ride by chugging into the wildly underused tool called email! One of the easiest ways to brand your business and get your clients pertinent information is via Email. Join the Boom Team as they give you five tips on how to rock your Email campaigns. They also discuss the value of a thick, rich, luscious neck beard. This oughta be a good one…we hope!   SHOW NOTES Megan has incredible dexterity [1:33] Megan stays young with her knowledge of Kindergarten-aged catchphrases [4:17] E-mail marketing is not dead! [5:01] Christian ruins everything, as usual [6:22] Christian hates Amtrak [9:04] Did Todd book a surprise train trip for Megan? [9:39] #1 - Know your audience [10:52] #2 - Have a Plan [12:34] No one knows what bi-weekly means because it means several things [12:45] #3 - Be original [13:31] Todd's Fun Fact! [15:51] #4 - Plan your Content! [17:41] Pre-plan your content in batches [19:39] Is Todd going straight neckbeard? [20:44] #5 - Add some Zing! [21:40] “Easier than growing a neckbeard!” [22:55]   SHOW LINKS 10 Morning Stretches:  https://www.bupa.co.uk/newsroom/ourviews/waking-up-stretching Bi-Weekly:  https://www.dictionary.com/browse/biweekly Collins Key YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7TTtOQKMXTWWMtWQMIgVSA Amtrak Options:  https://www.amtrak.com/home.html Fire hydrant patent lost in a fire!  https://commonplacefacts.wordpress.com/2020/02/21/fire-destroys-fire-hydrant-patent/ Everything you want to know about neckbeards:  https://www.beardbrand.com/blogs/urbanbeardsman/neckbeards Add some Zing to your bulletin boards:  https://www.teachwithme.com/blogs/getting-to-the-core/item/67-add-some-zing-to-your-january-bulletin-boards   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com  

 Episode 209 (Season 5, Episode 2) Snail Mail Marketing! What do dial-up internet, Matthew Perry, and snail mail have in common? They were all relevant in the 90's. That's right, snail mail isn't dead! Even better…when it's done right, it becomes a serious force in your marketing plan! In a world of online marketing, sometimes the easiest and cheapest play is best. And that can be Snail Mail! Join the Boom Team as they discuss ways to dominate your market by using simpler methods:  like Snail Mail! In addition, Terry will unveil the Holy Quadrinity of marketing and Todd will reveal he has no idea how to spell words. Join us as we kick off the first full episode of Season 5!   SHOW NOTES Todd doesn't know how to spell losenge…lossenge…lozenge [2:12] How you know you're old [3:29] The first Season 5 “Todd and Megan's Awkward Moment of the Day” [5:01] Introduction to Snail Mail [7:22] #1 Snail Mail Goal [9:07] Don't forget that Bing is the Google of the future! [10:47] #2 - Know Your Budget [10:51] Have you considered Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM)? [12:01] The Boom Team Cheer Team! [13:58] #3 - Be Consistent [14:33] The Holy Quadrinity [15:55] #4 - Grab Their Attention [16:23] Nothing more exciting than talking paper sizes! [17:03] The Holy Quadrinity re-approached [19:28] Todd's Fun Fact [20:48] Todd teases for the upcoming fun fact [22:41] #5 - Call to Action [22:56] Terry's bonus fact! [24:41]   SHOW LINKS Cepacol Extra Strenth Honey Lemon Lozenges:  https://www.cepacol.com/our-products/lozenges/ 50 Tell-tale Signs You're Getting Old: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/uk-world-news/50-signs-youre-getting-old-14535793 Sick of Google? Bing!  https://www.bing.com/ Every Door Direct Mail: https://www.usps.com/business/every-door-direct-mail.htm The complete history of the iPhone (both of them): https://www.wired.com/story/guide-iphone/   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com  

Episode 208 (Season 5, Episode 1) Season 5 Intro! Season 5 is here!!! The Boom Team is back and ready to share all of their fun Summer Break stories, even though there wasn't a Summer Break. And—based on their initial discussions—that non-existent break was pretty lengthy, since the Team has aged quite a bit! Join Terry, Producer Christian, Megan, and Todd as they discuss how Season 5 is going to play out. Producer Christian unveils the brand-spanking-new Season 5 Jingle and the Team wastes no time getting right back to delivering a heaping load of fun, sprinkled with tiny little bits of content. Let Season 5 begin!   SHOW NOTES Todd has some sciatic issues [1:14] Megan learned that skinny jeans and the laughing emoji make you old [2:43] Todd has fun facts and Christian may have a jingle [4:46] Christian is naked, Megan is cold, Todd is mean, and Terry has thin blood [6:02] First run of the Season 5 Jingle!!! [6:40] Gary's Guns and Lard [9:33] Christian has a jingle to help identify when The Boom Team covers actual content [11:04] The Team breaks down the different angles they'll be coming from in Season 5 [13:30] Megan assigns homework! [16:10] Bus benches? Yeah or neigh? [18:46]   SHOW LINKS 5 Tips to Relieve Sciatica Pain:  https://www.spine-health.com/blog/5-tips-relieve-sciatica-pain Skinny Jeans Are Out?!:  https://nypost.com/2021/02/05/gen-z-deems-skinny-jeans-out-of-style-what-to-wear-instead/ Childish Gambino on a Bus Bench:  https://busbenchads.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Bus-Childish-Gambino-4.jpg Merriam-Webster's definition of Marketing:  https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marketing   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Coronavirus Playbook:  www.BoomPlaybook.com