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Many would say that the first half is critical to any game or challenge, yet it's truly the second half that insures if you win or lose the game. Melanie Kennemann has led billion dollar real estate offices for over a decade and has recruited over 1,200 a

Melanie Kennemann


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    EPISODE #61- BECOMING MORE WITH DIANNA KOKOSZKA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 47:05


    Dianna is a pioneer and has set the bar in our industry in so many ways, along with being a personal role model and inspiration to me and thousands of others!! In this episode, Dianna shares some stories you may not have heard and we dive into her incredible book "Becoming More."

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    EPISODE #60- Abe Shreve - Making it down from the mountain and the power of checking in and asking for help

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 67:31


    Abe Shreve is known as one of the top coaches in our industry and has an amazing story to tell. This episode takes us down a different path that is so worthy of a listen. After losing two close friends to suicide in the last year and a half, Abe found himself spending a night on the mountain top feeling empty and lost. We discuss the real battles many are facing, especially highly successful performers, who need to know there is always a way down the mountain. Such a beautiful heartfelt conversation.

    EPISODE #59- The International Pro Surfer turned Top Luxury Realtor Matt Clements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 70:30


    At a pivotal moment in his amateur surfing career, Matt decided to take the wave and go for it which changed the entire trajectory of his professional surfing career as well as his perspective in life! After traveling and competing around the world and getting multiple college degrees, Matt decided to pursue a career as a fourth generation real estate agent and take his pro surfing skills to the real estate arena. Matt is currently one of the top agents in southern California and role models a pretty great life. I trust his journey will inspire you!

    EPISODE #58- Ryan Butler and Breaking Barriers on Mindset and Generational Wealth!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 51:45


    Ryan Butler is a Managing Partner in the very well know Coalition Properties Group in Washington DC and has changed the trajectory of his entire family. Growing up in Mississippi, Ryan knew he wanted to create a bigger life. And that's exactly what he did! Listen in and be inspired how he takes so many other's along the way on their journey to financial freedom through real estate investing and more!

    EPISODE #57- Mike Zinicola and the power of speaking your truth!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 64:44


    Mike's team is one of the best in the business. His story and character are even more impressive! Listen in and learn how even a hate crime couldn't stop Mike from the impact he's making on so many!

    EPISODE #56- Dan Grieb and the Heroes Journey!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 78:12


    Talk about overcoming ADVERSITY! You may know him as one of the top real estate leaders in our industry, but Dan Grieb barely made it through a tumultuous childhood filled with abuse and unimaginable pain. And yet, today his light shines so brightly and he is committed to helping so many others find their way as well. Lots of powerful lessons in this one so grab your notepad. The rest of your life begins TODAY, so let's GO!

    EPISODE #55- Who do you have to become to get what you want with Jesse Myles!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 42:21


    After a nearly 20 year military career, Jesse Myles took the leap and made the transition to real estate mega agent and entrepreneur. He believes in results and the sacrifices it takes to win and is one of the most wonderful people you'll meet!

    EPISODE #54- Victor Nino... the ultimate professional!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 62:49


    How you show up matters. Professionally and personally. We've heard that time and time again, yet Victor Nino is a living example of it. And that anything is possible that you set your mind to! His team did nearly $3 million in GCI last year which is impressive in itself, yet it's his story to success and the people he takes with him that makes it so incredible. Listen in!

    EPISODE #53- Winning in business and LIFE with top team Rebekah and Paul Cummings!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 63:07


    Working with a partner can be so much more challenging than doing it on your own. Yet top agents Rebekah and Paul Cummings make it look easy and are such great examples of what it looks like to be incredibly successful partners in life AND in business! Listen in to how they build their business through community, geographic farming, events and the value they deliver to every single client!

    EPISODE #52- Cody Wickham and his path to greatness!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 55:07


    At the young age of 11, Cody had a choice to make. To either be the victim of his circumstance or to bet on himself and not accept the same future for himself. From football to army to real estate, Cody plays all in and is fully committed to his path to greatness while inspiring and lifting others with him along the way. Listen in!

    EPISODE #51- Jan Lee...A woman in the ARENA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 52:07


    From living in the streets in the Philippines to owning multiple businesses in the United States, Jan Lee's story will inspire you to not be the person on the outside looking in, but to get on the field and in the ARENA! How you show up today matters!

    EPISODE #50- "My superpower is just being ME" featuring the incredible Dillar Schwartz!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 52:54


    Meet Dillar Schwartz! Taking the determination and dedication of a dance career to successfully investing in people, their careers, and in her own legacy wealth building... all by following the roadmap and tools and systems and listening to those who've gone before. The Dillar Group helped over 200 families last year alone and her golden impact she makes with everything she is involved in is inspiring to see. Listen in!

    Season 2- EPISODE #49- The amazing life and role modeling of Andy Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 57:57


    Welcome to season two! So excited to kick it off with an extraordinary example of being highly competitive and incredibly successful WITHOUT sacrificing your personal life!! Andy Allen is living the life he never knew existed and I trust you will take away so many nuggets from this conversation!

    EPISODE #48- Short term PAIN for long term GAIN with Gene Arant!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 47:49


    Gene Arant has built one of the most successful real estate businesses in the Austin market, all from his disciplined work ethic and focusing on what matters most in the long run. Short term pain for long term gain. Success is simple not easy... and Gene is an incredible example of this strategy in action. Be inspired!

    EPISODE #47- 5,000 homes and counting... making an impact in the world one roof at a time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 31:39


    When one of my team members told me about the great work that was happening with Houses With Hope, I knew I wanted to meet them and share them with my listeners! They made a special trip all the way from Kenia and the west coast to join me for this episode we recorded in my office in Austin! Meet the Founder and President of Houses with Hope Ronna Jordan and the Honorable Jared Okelo who serves on the Parliament in Kenia and is changing his country, one family at a time. May this short conversation inspire you and touch your heart to see the good that they are doing. Here's to making an impact!

    EPISODE #46- Failure is the only way to success with Scott Toombs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 51:38


    Imagine having undiagnosed dyslexia and being held back in the seventh grade, only to go on to receive a football scholarship and be the very first person to attend college in your family! Meet Scott Toombs. Real estate owner and entrepreneur and coach. He opened his first real estate office just nine months into being in the business and the rest was history. Scott discusses failure and failing and how nothing is final until you stop. So many nuggets in this conversation so listen in and please share with someone who may need to hear and be inspired by his story today!

    EPISODE #45- Leading in the NOW BONUS EPISODE with Melanie and Friends!! Featuring David Jones, Tonya Toups, Michelle Bippus, Ashley Lunn, Jenn Toomer, Diane Johnson, Jennifer Lewis, and Lisa Teichner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 65:41


    In honor of her 16 years of team leadership, Melanie invites some of her leader friends BACK to have a big discussion around authenticity, transparency and navigating life. This is a do not miss episode!

    EPISODE #44- Leading with calm in the chaos with Kim Treadaway

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 46:53


    Kim was ranked the #1 individual agent in kw Austin NW in volume last year, and shares her journey into real estate with all of us in this episode. From marketing major to marketing a neighborhood, 90% of Kim's results now come from that focused strategy and those efforts made in her neighborhood. Listen to her calm, cool and collected and very strategic approach... it will inspire you!

    EPISODE #43- Brett Tanner and the IMPACT of understanding WEALTH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 53:59


    Brett started doing flips at the age of 22 in Arizona. By 25, he decided to get his real estate license. When the market shifted drastically in 2008, he joined kw with the idea of transitioning out because he didn't see a path forward. Three years later, he found himself in the top 10 of all real estate agents at all companies and number 3 at kw and was doing at times 100 short sales a month!! He realized that it would take more than just ‘'making money” to be wealthy, so the last 10 years he has been on the journey to build and acquire massive wealth. Today, he leads the kw wealth community for all of kw, teaching and helping agents do the same. Super inspiring journey and I hope you take a moment to listen!

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 0:49


    EPISODE #42- The Power of Unlimited Opportunity and the Adventurous Spirit of Greg Hague

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 51:40


    Greg Hague decided that after completing his law degree, he would rather pursue his entrepreneurial instincts much like his father and jumped right into real estate in Cincinnati. He discusses his adventurous journey and how it changed in a moment after being asked a very direct question from a good friend.. "are you happy?". Greg reminds us to be open minded on what can be, to believe that you can make a difference, and to make life about purpose. Whether you already know Greg or have never heard of him, this episode will be worth the listen!

    EPISODE #41- Think BIG, imagine yourself there and get to work with Clay Byrne!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 46:24


    By making a huge life changing decision to become sober at the age of 35 after hitting rock bottom, Clay transformed the trajectory of his life. Listen in and be inspired by his focus and intention and his big goals to end the year with 100 agents on his team! He has built his business from $12 million to $88 million and shares some of his success story with us so you won't want to miss this episode!

    EPISODE #40- Life is too short to not live your fullest life with Alice Duffy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 47:32


    From Yoga instructor to $40 million in real estate sales and impressive investment portfolio... such a great example to learn from! Listen in!

    EPISODE #39- The purpose of life is to live before you die with BOLD Coach and Leader David Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 54:26


    David has been in leadership for nearly two decades and believes that there is always a story you are telling yourself, and that you get to define it. Don't be stuck on where you are. Be stuck on where you want to GO. David shares lessons from his leadership journey from his own transformation and more!

    EPISODE #38- The SHIFT PROOF COACH and getting clear NOW with MAPS coach Nicole Zuber!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 52:29


    Imagine that your net worth was a NEGATIVE $842,000 and you had lost absolutely everything you'd built. That's Nicole Zuber and her husband Craig just over a decade ago before they came to kw. Today, they lead by example from lessons learned and both coach some of the very BEST in our industry. Listen in and learn about getting clarity and purpose with Nicole Zuber!

    EPISODE #37- Meet Diego Corzo... The House Hacking Dreamer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 51:01


    Diego is a top agent, investor owning 62 doors, inspirational speaker, TedTalk presenter and has spoken to Congress in Washington DC on behalf of the DACA Dreamer program multiple times! Talk about overcoming obstacles... his success story will inspire you!

    EPISODE #36- The person who has the better inner game WINS with Coach and top agent Angie Beck!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 44:26


    Angie Beck knows basketball... and real estate! She is a three time hall of fame recipient and was the youngest head college basketball coach in her time at the young age of 22, which led her to a very successful coaching and sportscaster career. She discusses her success equation, what she looked for as a recruiter for the IDEAL player and why, and how her competitive spirit has translated into her thriving luxury real estate business. If you don't have the confidence to say it and believe it, it won't happen. What a great episode filled with great nuggets for everyone. Enjoy!

    EPISODE #35- Betting on yourself with Kathryne Roddam- From 27 years teaching in a small town to $1 million in GCI within 24 months!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 47:23


    This episode spotlights Kathryne Roddam and how she went from being a school teacher of 27 years in a small town to making $1 Million in GCI in year two of getting her real estate license! Great success story that will inspire you to bet on YOURSELF!

    EPISODE #34- Cynthia Lee and the Power of Living Your Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 47:55


    Cynthia Lee went from being a successful journalist and news anchor into an up and coming residential real estate agent until she eventually decided to specialize in the commercial space arena. She now has a very successful commercial business and accepted the challenge to lead all of kw commercial worldwide! She shares some heartfelt stories on how she came to be the purposeful and driven dynamic leader she is today... you are in for a treat!

    EPISODE #33- From Engineer to Entrepreneur with systems and skills with Chris Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 50:39


    This episode features Chris Smith who did over $30 million in production last year, along with running and launching multiple other businesses. But moving to the entrepreneurial side was new for this MBA systems and software expert, and has proven to be more natural than anticipated. Listen in to how his mind works and how he approaches real estate and life... enjoy!

    EPISODE #32- Sarah Weaver- Interview with the digital nomad and how Medium term rentals out of state may be your next investment!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 51:50


    Learn how Sarah Weaver creates cash flow to live all around the world by multiple kinds of investing... but most likely not the kind you've heard of before. For more information, you can purchase her recently published book "30 day Stay: A Real Estate Investor's Guide to Mastering the Medium-Term Rental."

    EPISODE #31- THE Smoker Broker... Robert Meche!! It's all about education and mindset!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 56:42


    Robert Meche brought his independent brokerage of over 150 agents BACK to kw years later to give them a competitive advantage and more! Robert is a respected leader in the real estate space and is the very first team in all of kw to join KWEN, the statewide brokerage created for expansion teams to thrive without boundaries. He is an educator and industry leader and his positive energy is infectious. Great conversation!

    EPISODE #30- It's never too late to live a life that you love with Alyce Dailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 53:26


    Coach, entrepreneur, and now Author of The Magic Mom, Alyce Dailey will capture your attention in this very real and heartfelt conversation about living your best life. This is a must listen!

    EPISODE #29- Dave Norberg, the power to DECIDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 57:27


    Meet Dave Norberg! Coach, entrepreneur, doer of good things.... and so much more! Dave coaches top agents around the country and reminds us all that every day we just need to DECIDE. And once we make that decision, everything else is so much easier. We also touch on his autobiography that he published where Dave shares heart warming stories along with some lead generation strategies. You won't want to miss this episode!

    EPISODE #28- Have a Vision in Winds of Change with Gene Rivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 55:19


    This episode features a legacy in our industry... Gene Rivers. Be inspired by his story of how he and his wife Rebecca went from being on top of the world to losing everything and starting over in 36 short hours. Gene has been through many market shifts and shares his thoughts around Playing to Win in any market. Vision, persistence, and the willingness to bet on yourself. Enjoy this episode!

    EPISODE #27- My strength is in my endurance with Carmen Reese

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 43:40


    Carmen Reese is the founder and rainmaker of the CLR Sales Group in Austin, Texas. Just four years into the business, she has learned the power of leverage through growing her team, her youtube presence and creative use of video and social media, and so much more. Listen in to Carmen's story and winning mindset of how she approaches life!

    EPISODE #26- Special Edition "Leadership and Life Lessons with Melanie and Friends"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 55:38


    Second Half Host Melanie Kennemann celebrates 15 consecutive years of leading as an Executive Team Leader for kw and shares her favorite leadership and life lessons with ten amazing leaders who happen to also be her friends from around the country who amplify the conversation with their own unique insight. If you'd like to grow your leadership skills, this episode is for YOU!

    EPISODE #25- Roya Johnson- Have the confidence to be YOU, even when the odds are against you!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 53:57


    Today, Roya Johnson is living her best life. But it wasn't always that way. Born to Turkish parents in Iran, at a very young age Roya was sent away and separated from her family to make money to send home. Without speaking a word of the local language. This same girl grew up to learn how to read and write in her late teens and ended up coming to the University of Texas in Austin and eventually becoming a powerhouse in Austin real estate. Get to know her amazing journey in this episode of The Second Half... such an incredibly brave and courageous role model for all of us!

    EPISODE #24- "We all need a scoreboard" featuring Brian Gubernick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 60:31


    Brian is a mega agent, expansion owner, coach, and industry disruptor. He mentions that no matter what your record is, if you can make it to the playoffs in anything in life that matters to you, you have a chance to win the championship! Play to win rather than just playing for "more"... and take time to look at all you've achieved on your way to the top. Great conversation!

    EPISODE #23- Your HISTORY does not define your LEGACY with author, mental health champion and motivational speaker, Walt McKinley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 43:29


    This episode features Walt McKinley who was raised in an extremely abusive and traumatic environment that most of us can't even imagine. He left corporate America after a panic attack and a calling that was too strong to ignore.. empowering others by writing his story of turning trauma to triumph in his recently published book "Monsters in my House." He shares that where you start doesn't define where you'll finish and that life happens for you, not to you. We hope his message brightens your day and touches your heart like it did mine the moment I met him!

    EPISODE #22- Be a Light Worker and Raise Your Vibration with International Keynote Speaker and Author Donna Hartley!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 46:41


    Donna Hartley survived a plane crash, melanoma and heart surgery all on March 1st. She shares tips on how to raise your vibration through meditation, junking the junk food, and getting out in nature. How do we impact the world? Listen in and see how you can impact both yours and everyone around you. More info on Donna at www.DonnaHartley.com.

    Episode #21- The only limit you have is the space between with real estate agent, investor, builder and philanthropist Nicholas Landis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 49:16


    If you listened to the "Diversifying your Real Estate" episode with the panel of experts, you had an introduction to Nicholas Landis. In this episode we dive much deeper into many areas of how Nick turned his real estate career into multiple businesses which is now driven by a much bigger purpose. Investing not just in real estate and yourself, but in others. Great discussion!

    Episode #20- Make the sacrifices early so you can have your freedom- an interview with Mega Agent Laurie Flood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 52:35


    In this episode, Laurie Flood shares about how she got started in the business and how she continues to look at ways to streamline the process. Her team did over $2.2 million in GCI last year, which is over $1 million more from the year before! Listen in and learn how Laurie handles the market of today and what advice she has for you about lead generation... it may surprise you!

    Episode #19- Achieve Your Apex with Maximizer Chad Hyams!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 38:32


    Chad Hyams discusses his recently released book "Achieve Your Apex" and shares why REALationships really matter most!!

    Episode #18- The WILLIAMS of Keller Williams! Meet the amazing Joe Williams- an industry Icon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 50:44


    What a treat to spotlight the incredible Joe Williams on this episode of the second half. Such an honor to learn from him!

    Episode #17- Diversifying your Real Estate- a powerful conversation about building personal wealth in RE with Mimi Bond, Schuyler Williamson, Nicholas Landis and Alice Duffy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 48:30


    Think when you have a real estate business it's just about helping others? Listen in to this high level conversation with four of Austin's BEST experts out in the field on how they use diversification in real estate and business to build a bigger life.

    Episode #16- Wendy Papasan- the QUEEN of LEVERAGE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 50:10


    In this episode, we feature the fabulous Wendy Papasan on wealth building, mindset, giving back and so much more. She's a great example of who you are in business with MATTERS. Listen in and enjoy!

    Episode #15- Mo Anderson- it all begins with having the WILL to WIN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 59:17


    In this episode, we feature Mo Anderson who is a legacy in our industry! Mo shares some of her perspective of turning 85 and the impact ahead! So many life lessons on the mindset around money and the importance of giving back. From a tenant farmer's daughter growing up poor in Oklahoma, to being inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for her CEO contributions as the first female CEO of a national real estate company, Mo is an inspiration to all of us. I hope you treasure this episode as much as I do... please enjoy the listen and share with someone who needs to hear this today!

    Episode #14- Sarah Reynolds- the billion dollar empire builder who leads with heart.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 54:20


    Sarah's team closed over 1 Billion in volume in 2021, has over 200 people on her team and is in six cities across the United States. Her positive mindset is so refreshing and inspiring. Listen in and enjoy!

    Episode#13- If you give it enough time, you can win at anything featuring Cody Gibson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 38:26


    Mega Agent, Expansion business owner with over 200 agents in five countries, and recently tasked to lead the charge with the Keller Williams Expansion Network (KWEN), Cody Gibson shares some of his story that you may not have heard and what he thinks it actually takes to succeed. You'll want to take notes on this one!

    Episode #12- The three legged race- how operations and sales come together with Brindley Tucker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 54:38


    In this episode, Brindley dives deep into operations and shares how critical this piece is to true success. Leverage with the right systems and people. Brindley and her team help top achievers succeed at the highest level and how when you find that one person, they can change your world. You are in for such a treat with this conversation!

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