Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Bowers

In a special roundtable edition, Chris Bowers, Blair Henley, and Joel Drucker relive the magic that was 2025 Roland-Garros. The panel dissects the "match for the ages" between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, highlighting its clash of styles and inherent drama. The trio discuss what Joel views as three key elements for a "magical" match: a high-stakes occasion, two top contenders, and incredible drama and quality tennis. The match fit the bill: a clash of styles, personalities and history on the line kept fans riveted.The discussion also touches upon Coco Gauff's significant win in the women's final, with Blair and Joel praising her mental fortitude and "elite level digging" in challenging conditions. The episode explores the legacy of these matches, the evolving dynamics of the men's and women's tours, and comparing tennis to exquisite cuisine. It all adds up to optimism and excitement for the future of tennis, thanks to these new rivalries.The TennisWorthy Podcast is presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame. For more information and full episode transcriptions, visit tennisfame.com/podcast

On today's episode, Olga Moreno from Las Vegas shares how she made a bold decision early in her real estate career to launch a YouTube channel from day one. That choice quickly paid off as her channel reached over one million views in its first year and became a major source of business. Olga walks us through exactly what it takes to build a successful real estate YouTube channel. She breaks down the different channel models agents can follow, how she batches her content to stay consistent, and how she structures her week to serve clients while building her brand online. If you are looking to grow your business through video or take your content strategy to the next level, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiration from someone doing it at a high level. Take Olga Moreno's YouTube Masterclass for free Learn how she grew her real estate channel to over 1 million views in one year.

In the 25th anniversary year of her milestone Roland-Garros singles title, the TennisWorthy Podcast revisits one of its original episodes with Hall of Famer Mary Pierce.Mary discusses her remarkable career and personal journey with Chris Bowers. Pierce reflects on her early start in tennis, turning pro at 14, and attributes her success to perseverance and hard work. A significant turning point in her life and career came in 2000, leading to her Roland Garros singles and doubles victories that year despite a shoulder injury. Pierce emphasizes the importance of unconditional love and support for young athletes, advising parents to treat their children the same regardless of their performance. She also shares her pride for her 2019 induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.This episode originally aired in 2023. The TennisWorthy Podcast is presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame. For more information and full episode transcriptions, visit tennisfame.com/podcast.

On today's episode, we talk with Marite Matassa, a Southern California-based Realtor who has built a thriving referral-based business by focusing on genuine relationships and consistent value. Merite shares how she got her start in real estate during the short sale and foreclosure market of 2009 and how that experience shaped the way she runs her business today. We dive into her creative approach to marketing, including client events like pie pickup parties and Santa photo sessions, as well as her consistent communication strategy through newsletters, postcards, and social media. Merite also opens up about how she balances motherhood and real estate through time blocking and by building a supportive team that includes a trusted buyer's agent. This episode is packed with insights on how to grow a real estate business sustainably without sacrificing your personal life. We also talk about smart delegation, authentic branding, and how to manage client relationships with empathy. Connect with top real estate agents, gain valuable insights, and grow your business—all for free. Fill out this short application to join Chris Bowers on Tuesday for the agentXcel Weekly Zoom call: https://www.agentxcel.com/zoom  Claim your free Repeat & Referral Playbook here: https://offers.agentxcelcoaching.com/buildareferralbasedbiz.html

Chris Bowers sits down for an inspiring interview with Rick Draney, a remarkable individual inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023 as a wheelchair tennis champion and pioneer. Draney shares his powerful journey, which began with a car crash at 19 that left him in a wheelchair. He candidly discusses the struggles of adapting to a new life and how discovering wheelchair tennis became a pivotal turning point in his rehabilitation. Despite initial doubts and challenges with mobility and gripping the racket, Draney's determination led him to innovate his own taping method, which significantly improved his game and established a method for future generations of quad players.This conversation goes beyond tennis, highlighting how sports can empower individuals to overcome adversity and become their best selves. Draney emphasizes that it's not about what happens to you, but how you choose to deal with it. His story is a testament to perseverance, the importance of support systems, and the vast opportunities available in adaptive sports today. Discover how a willingness to try can lead to incredible achievements and a renewed sense of purpose.The TennisWorthy Podcast is presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame. For more information and full episode transcriptions, visit tennisfame.com/podcast.

In this episode, I talk with Lauren Wedt, owner and broker of W & Partners. We dive into her journey into real estate, what inspired her to start her own brokerage, and the challenges and rewards of building it from the ground up. Lauren shares valuable insights on leadership, the demands it places on your time, and how she manages those responsibilities while continuing to grow. We also explore how she has built a strong sense of community within her company and why that community plays a vital role in the success of both her business and her agents. Connect with top real estate agents, gain valuable insights, and grow your business—all for free. Fill out this short application to join Chris Bowers on Tuesday for the agentXcel Weekly Zoom call: https://www.agentxcel.com/zoom  Claim your free Repeat & Referral Playbook here: https://offers.agentxcelcoaching.com/buildareferralbasedbiz.html

In this episode, we shift gears from the traditional interview format to a collaborative, unfiltered conversation among friends. Chris Bowers is joined by Nolan Rucker and Avo Awanesian for a dynamic discussion that weaves together real estate, fitness, and personal growth. We dive into everything from tracking macros and staying consistent with health goals to overcoming setbacks in business and life. The conversation explores how accountability fuels results, the importance of self-awareness, and why surrounding yourself with the right people matters more than ever. You'll hear personal stories, actionable tips, and honest insights on what it takes to grow in today's fast-paced world, whether that's building a real estate business, improving your physical health, or simply staying motivated. Tune in for a high-energy episode that's equal parts strategy, mindset, and community. If you're ready to level up, this one's for you. Connect with top real estate agents, gain valuable insights, and grow your business—all for free. Fill out this short application to join Chris Bowers on Tuesday for the agentXcel Weekly Zoom call: https://www.agentxcel.com/zoom  Claim your free Repeat & Referral Playbook here: https://offers.agentxcelcoaching.com/buildareferralbasedbiz.html

In just his second year in real estate, Avo Awanesian closed 26 transactions, driven by intentional relationships, hosting events, and a strong social media presence. In this episode, Avo breaks down how he turns new connections into closings and repeat referrals. He shares the playbook behind his events, how he markets on social media to boost listing exposure, and the strategies he uses to stay top of mind with his followers. Avo also shares his passion for teaching and his vision for leading more classes in the future. Connect with top real estate agents, gain valuable insights, and grow your business—all for free. Fill out this short application to join Chris Bowers on Tuesday for the agentXcel Weekly Zoom call: https://www.agentxcel.com/zoom Claim your free Repeat & Referral Playbook here: https://offers.agentxcelcoaching.com/buildareferralbasedbiz.html

On today's episode I sit down with someone incredibly special, my wife Brittini Bowers. For the past 20 years, Brittini has played a major role in building The Bowers Team. In 2019, she made the bold decision to leave her job and take on the business full time as CEO, and it is no coincidence that the business reached the next level when she joined full time. We talk about her perspective on scaling the business, building and dismantling a team of 14, buying 20 single family homes, and leading an eXp Realty organization with 147 agents. It was fun hearing her insights, especially things about my own business that I had not realized before. If you are interested in business growth, real estate, working with your partner, or just love a good entrepreneurial journey, this episode is for you. Connect with top real estate agents, gain valuable insights, and grow your business—all for free. Fill out this short application to join Chris Bowers on Tuesday for the agentXcel Weekly Zoom call: https://www.agentxcel.com/zoom  Claim your free Repeat & Referral Playbook here: https://offers.agentxcelcoaching.com/buildareferralbasedbiz.html

On today's episode, I'm joined by Keith Riddle from Spokane, Washington. Keith shares his journey from starting out as a solo agent to building a thriving independent brokerage with 150 agents. He eventually made the decision to merge his brokerage with eXp Realty, and he opens up about the challenges of running a brokerage and what made eXp the right fit for him. Keith also dives into his experience flipping homes and investing in real estate. He talks about how he built his company and how he encouraged his agents to adopt an investor mindset so they could start building wealth and owning assets of their own. This episode is full of insights on leadership, growth, and financial freedom through real estate. Whether you're thinking about starting a team, launching a brokerage, or getting into investing, this one's for you. Connect with top real estate agents, gain valuable insights, and grow your business—all for free. Fill out this short application to join Chris Bowers on Tuesday for the agentXcel Weekly Zoom call: https://www.agentxcel.com/zoom  Claim your free Repeat & Referral Playbook here: https://offers.agentxcelcoaching.com/buildareferralbasedbiz.html  

In April, we explore the delicate balance between tradition and progress in the world of tennis, focusing on the four major tournaments: Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and US Open. Each tournament, while steeped in history, has had to adapt to the changing times. Chris Bowers delves into the decisions behind venue changes, like the Australian and US Opens' move to new, purpose-built facilities, and the choice of Wimbledon and Roland Garros to stay rooted in their historic locations. He also explores the efforts to modernize while preserving the unique identities of these events, from addressing logistical challenges at Wimbledon to Philippe Chatrier's vision for Roland Garros. The TennisWorthy Podcast is presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame. For more information and full episode transcriptions, visit tennisfame.com/podcast.

In 2021, the International Tennis Hall of Fame inducted the Original 9, pioneers who signed $1 contracts in 1970 to create the first women's tennis tour. Facing challenges, they paved the way for equity in sports.Rosie Casals, Judy Tegart Dalton, and Ann Jones reflect on those early years with Blair Henley, discussing their risks, timing, and behind-the-scenes efforts. Later, Jones tells Chris Bowers how player camaraderie fueled progress on the Virginia Slims tour, uniting women across nationalities to make tennis a viable career.This episode originally aired in 2024.

Chris Bowers hosts special episode of the TennisWorthy Podcast as we pay tribute to Australian tennis legend Fred Stolle, who passed earlier this week at 86. In an interview recorded at Roland Garros in 2018, Fred reflects on his remarkable career—his rise from humble beginnings, Grand Slam triumphs, clashes with the legendary Harry Hopman, and his transition into coaching and broadcasting. With candid storytelling and sharp insights, this episode recognizes one of tennis's greats. Fred Stolle was a 19-time major champion, amateur world No. 1 and Australian Davis Cup standout. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985.

In this episode, Chris Bowers shares his real estate journey, from starting in the industry to making the pivotal switch to EXP Realty. We dive deep into his experiences with Keller Williams, HomeSmart, and what ultimately led him to EXP. Chris reveals the challenges and benefits of transitioning, the new business models that reshaped his approach, and how he's helping other agents build successful careers. Plus, we discuss the power of community, collaboration, and recruiting—breaking down common misconceptions and the future of real estate models. Whether you're a brand-new agent, a seasoned team leader, or an entrepreneur exploring new brokerage models, this episode is packed with actionable advice on building wealth through real estate, mastering agent attraction, and leveraging modern business strategies to future-proof your career.   Would you like to join a free weekly Zoom call with top producers in the real estate industry from around the country? Fill out this application to get started: https://www.agentxcel.com/zoom.

Success in real estate doesn't happen overnight, but at just 21 years old, Ari has already closed over $68 million in sales. In this episode, Chris Bowers sits down with Ari to break down exactly how he achieved such rapid success and what it takes to stand out in a competitive industry. Ari shares the daily habits that keep him disciplined and focused, the mindset shifts that separate top agents from the rest, and the strategies he uses to build confidence and close high-ticket deals. He also reflects on the biggest lessons he has learned throughout his journey and how others can apply them to their own careers. We also get into a fun debate about one of Ari's strongest opinions—his complete frustration with people who are addicted to sports. If you spend more time memorizing stats than working on your goals, he's got a few words for you. Whether you're a new agent, an entrepreneur, or someone looking for motivation, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you level up. Tune in now to learn what it really takes to dominate the real estate industry.   Would you like to join a free weekly Zoom call with top producers in the real estate industry from around the country? Fill out this application to get started: https://www.agentxcel.com/zoom.

In this episode, Chris takes a deep dive into the mindset and strategies needed to maintain laser-sharp focus, navigate overwhelming ideas, and build a clear, actionable roadmap to success. He explores the power of discipline through the 75 Hard Challenge, sharing insights on how this mental toughness program can transform not just fitness but an overall approach to life and business. Beyond that, Chris breaks down the key principles of effective time management, showing how to structure the day for maximum productivity while avoiding burnout. He discusses the importance of accountability—whether it's through mentorship, peer support, or personal systems—to ensure long-term commitment to goals. Finally, Chris provides practical goal-setting techniques, from creating small, achievable milestones to executing long-term visions. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, or simply someone looking to level up, this episode is packed with strategies to help you stay on track and achieve real results.   Would you like to join a free weekly Zoom call with top producers in the real estate industry from around the country? Fill out this application to get started: https://www.agentxcel.com/zoom.

February is Black History Month in the United States, and the TennisWorthy podcast explores the theme of boldness in tennis. Patrick McEnroe and Chris Bowers highlight the courageous journeys of three African-American tennis legends—Althea Gibson, Arthur Ashe, and their mentor Dr. Robert Johnson. Chris narrates their struggles and triumphs, starting with Gibson, who broke racial barriers in the 1950s with the help of Alice Marble's advocacy. Gibson's journey from segregation-era challenges to winning major titles and transitioning to professional sports is a testament to her resilience. He also sheds light on Dr. Robert Johnson, who mentored both Gibson and Ashe, providing a foundation for Black tennis players through his strict training regimen and commitment to integrating the sport.Ashe's story, particularly his historic trip to apartheid South Africa in 1973, highlights his unique approach to activism—using his talent rather than vocal protest to make a statement. His presence in South Africa was seen as both inspiring and controversial, as he insisted on integrating the tournament stadium and meeting Black communities despite government restrictions. The memories of several close to him - Donald Dell, Mark Mathabane and Owen Williams - highlight Ashe's influence extended beyond the court, with his visit leaving a lasting impact on the fight against apartheid.The International Tennis Hall of Fame thanks the Arthur Ashe Legacy at UCLA and Oral History Project Director Yolanda Hester for contributions to this episode:Mark Mathabane, interviewed by Yolanda Hester, Sept 4, 2020, for the Arthur Ashe Oral History Project an initiative of Arthur Ashe Legacy at UCLA. The oral history is from the Center for Oral History Research, University of California. Donald Dell, interviewed by Yolanda Hester, Feb 10, 2020, for the Arthur Ashe Oral History Project an initiative of Arthur Ashe Legacy at UCLA. The oral history is from the Center for Oral History Research, University of California. Owen Williams, interviewed by Yolanda Hester, March 5, 2021, for the Arthur Ashe Oral History Project an initiative of Arthur Ashe Legacy at UCLA. The oral history is from the Center for Oral History Research, University of California.The TennisWorthy Podcast is presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame. For more information and full episode transcriptions, visit tennisfame.com/podcast.

Season 3 of the TennisWorthy Podcast is here, just in time for the Australian swing and welcomes a new host in ITHF President and ESPN commentator Patrick McEnroe. Patrick and Chris Bowers bring two stories from Hall of Famers Hana Mandlíková and Pete Sampras. In reliving two key moments from their careers, Mandlíková and Sampras focus on their mental resilience and tenacity in overcoming challenges. Mandlíková, once seen as a natural rival to Martina Navratilova, became a Czech national hero, winning major titles like the Australian Open and Roland Garros. However, she struggled to break through the dominance of Navratilova and Chris Evert in the mid-80s. After improving her fitness and mentality, Mandlíková triumphed at the 1985 US Open, defeating both Evert and Navratilova, with the unexpected help of a Tina Turner anthem.Sampras, on the other hand, learned a crucial lesson about perseverance after his loss to Stefan Edberg in the 1992 US Open final. This experience drove him to dedicate himself fully to the sport, which eventually led to his success, including his 1996 US Open victory. He shares how he battled both illness and subpar play to outlast Alex Corretja in four hours and nine minutes in the quarterfinal.Stay tuned later in January as Patrick brings listeners more stories from the Australian Open. The TennisWorthy Podcast is presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame. For more information and full episode transcriptions, visit tennisfame.com/podcast.

Chris Bowers and Jason Haag talk about a matching gift up to $100,000 that expires at the end of the year.   We discuss ways local businesses and the community can get involved with providing trained dogs with veterans.

Episode 267In our last episode before Christmas our panel discuss where liberals can find hope and optimism in the current political climate.This is part of the Green Book series and features Layla Moran MP, Baroness Lynne Featherstone, Professor Timothy Garton Ash and Chris Bowers.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode.If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

The TennisWorthy Podcast revisits Season 2 to close the year, featuring some of our favorite topics and legends.Today, host Chris Bowers focuses on the development of champions as junior players. In most of our interviews with champions, we've asked the question, what were you doing as a junior that made you win matches against fellow juniors, who must have had roughly the same forehands and backhands? The answers were varied, and sometimes surprising. Learn what it was that set them apart, featuring Ken Rosewall, Tommy Haas, Jim Courier, Conchita Martinez, Pam Shriver and Michael Stich in their own words.For more information on the TennisWorthy podcast and full episode transcriptions, visit tennisfame.com/podcast.

Chris Bowers, Jason Haag and Maverick.  Providing service dogs at no cost to military veterans.  Opportunities to foster dogs, volunteer, donate.   leashesofvalor.org

The Wild Robot provides valuable insights on parenting, hospitality, and the transformative power of adversity. Are You Just Watching? Episode 154: The Wild RobotMusic by Chris Bowers.For the full show notes please visit areyoujustwatching.com/154Share your feedback!We would like to know, even if just your reactions to the trailer or the topics we shared in this episode. Or what general critical-thinking and entertainment thoughts or questions do you have? Would you like to suggest a movie or TV show for us to give a Christian movie review with critical thinking?Comment on the show notesCall (513) 818-2959 to leave a voicemailEmail feedback@AreYouJustWatching.com (audio files welcome)Join our Facebook discussion group.Join our Discord server.Please support the podcast!Are You Just Watching? is listener supported. Special thanks to our current patrons: Isaias Santillano, Craig Hardee, Stephen Brown II, David Lefton, and Peter Chapman for their generous support. We can't continue to share critical thinking for the entertained Christian without your financial help, so please head on over to our Patreon page and become one of our supporting patrons!

The Wild Robot provides valuable insights on parenting, hospitality, and the transformative power of adversity. Are You Just Watching? Episode 154: The Wild RobotMusic by Chris Bowers.For the full show notes please visit areyoujustwatching.com/154Share your feedback!We would like to know, even if just your reactions to the trailer or the topics we shared in this episode. Or what general critical-thinking and entertainment thoughts or questions do you have? Would you like to suggest a movie or TV show for us to give a Christian movie review with critical thinking?Comment on the show notesCall (513) 818-2959 to leave a voicemailEmail feedback@AreYouJustWatching.com (audio files welcome)Join our Facebook discussion group.Join our Discord server.Please support the podcast!Are You Just Watching? is listener supported. Special thanks to our current patrons: Isaias Santillano, Craig Hardee, Stephen Brown II, David Lefton, and Peter Chapman for their generous support. We can't continue to share critical thinking for the entertained Christian without your financial help, so please head on over to our Patreon page and become one of our supporting patrons!

In today's episode, we sit down with Chris Bowers, a seasoned real estate professional with 18 years of experience in the industry. Chris takes us through his incredible journey, starting at the age of 22 and now looking back at the lessons learned as a 40-year-old. He shares candid insights about how the real estate industry shaped his life and career, and the key things he wishes he'd known at the beginning of his journey. Tune in to hear valuable advice, stories from the field, and the mindset shifts that have helped Chris achieve long-term success.   Link to My FREE Bootcamp: agentXcelbootcamp.com Follow Chris on Instagram:  @chrisbowers_realestate

Chris Bowers has specialized in the addiction treatment field for over 34 years. Highly demanded and recognized as an expert in the addiction and recovery space, Chris educates, coaches, and develops training programs for addiction treatment centers and organizations worldwide. His company Global Breakthrough Education provides help for drug abuse, drug addiction, and alcoholism.   https://www.globalbreakthrougheducation.com/   Apply for our Sober Mastermind Group - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/masterminds   Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge!    Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast   Work with Shane 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching   Join Us in That Sober Guy Men's Locals Group and connect with over 500 men living free from alcohol at  https://www.thatsoberguy.com/mens-group   For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com   Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking   Contact Us: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/contactus   Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc.   Need a Meeting? https://www.thatsoberguy.com/meetings   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)  

A lot of people who would be exceptional recruiters don't do it because it feels like too much of a burden. The idea of building tens or even hundreds of relationships and nurturing them just feels like too much of a logistical nightmare.  And it would be…which is why it's the wrong way to do it. If you had a recruiting strategy that was based in building community, it would be so much easier.  A recruiting strategy based only on yourself is taxing and unsustainable. It's like inviting 100 people to dinner and having to make all the food yourself. If you had a community, it would be like having a potluck where everyone brought in a dish for everyone to enjoy.  Instead of having one-on-one relationships, a community-focused approach leverages relationships and takes a huge burden off of you. This is how we were able to build a rev share group of 2400 people. It was about building a room people want to be a part of and allowing everyone to do their part to build and nurture those relationships. That will continue to pay off.   What other misconceptions keep people from the wins of recruiting? How do we bring leverage to our recruiting? Today, I'm joined by Chris Bowers for an in-depth conversation on recruiting and the easiest way to recruit.  Quotes  Don't take advice from people who don't have the life you want. -Chris Bowers There are a few things that are absolutes in my life, everything else is negotiable. -Chris Bowers  You can't make people change, but you can make them do something different. -Kevin Kauffman  Guest Info Chris Bowers is a Realtor, Investor and owner of the Bowers Team, and the host of The agentXcel podcast. Chris has been in real estate for over 16 years, but he has been an entrepreneur since his teens. Today, Chris and his wife run a successful team selling over 140 units with half of those being Chris' personal production. He has also built a solid rental portfolio that continues to grow to this day.  Follow @chrisbowers_realestate on Instagram and listen to agentXcel on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   CTA ​​Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/nla

297: Pastor Plek, Machine Gun Nick, and Chris Bowers engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the Stronger Men's Conference, where a former stripper's testimony and Mark Driscoll's polarizing comments set the stage for a deeper exploration of public repentance and leadership in the church. The discussion traverses the sensitive terrain of calling out sin, discerning heartfelt apologies, and the implications of using divine anointment to deflect criticism.Got questions? Text us at 737-231-0605!Like, share, and subscribe! We love seeing and responding to your reviews and comments.Support the show: https://wbcc.churchcenter.com/givingSupport the Show.

Today, Chris Bowers discusses the three types of accountability he uses in his life: self-accountability, group accountability, and coaching accountability. He explains why it's essential to have at least one, if not all, of these in your life to accomplish a big goal. Link to My FREE Bootcamp: agentXcelbootcamp.com Follow Chris @chrisbowers_realestate

Margaret Court captured an all-time record of 64 major titles during her esteemed tennis career, including 24 in singles, 19 in doubles and 21 in mixed doubles. As one of the greatest players of her era, there were several aspects of her life and training that she credits to pushing her game to the next level, which she details with Chris Bowers.Court began tennis as a matter of proximity, growing up near grass courts and fostered by coaches who recognized her talent at a young age. Aside from her on-court skills, she credits her passion for training - running and lifting weights - as the keys to her consistent success and relatively injury-free career. Her arrival at the top of the game was sudden, winning the Australian Championships at age 18, and began a sustained career she covers in depth. Court speaks to the tumult of the early years of professional tennis, her mentors in the men's game and what she enjoys about today's tennis.Margaret Court owns the fourth-best singles winning percentage of all time (91.69). She is one of only three players in history to have won the Boxed Set, consisting of every major title (the singles, doubles and mixed doubles) and is the only player to ever complete a double Boxed Set. Court was year-end No. 1 a total of seven times during her career.

In this episode, Chris Bowers discusses how to manage your business and personal expenses effectively. He recommends the book "Profit First" and suggests working through it like a workbook. Chris explains how he has developed his burn rates in both his personal life and business using spreadsheets. Additionally, he shares techniques on how to gamify the process on a daily basis, empowering listeners to live a life by design.   Link to My FREE Bootcamp: agentXcelbootcamp.com Follow Chris @chrisbowers_realestate  

Cliff Drysdale is a preeminent voice in tennis broadcasting, but his commentary skill on television is just the latest chapter in a career that touches all aspects of the sport. Starting at a very young age in South Africa, Drysdale was a self-taught competitor who played alongside and claimed victories against some of the best in tennis history. In 1968, Drysdale became one of the founding members of World Championship Tennis known as the Handsome Eight. With host Chris Bowers, he discusses the early days of professional tennis, and how it was firstly an opportunity for him to continue playing the game he loved. When the ATP began in 1972 as representation for the growing body of professional players, Drysdale was named President, and talks about how he stumbled into the role. For him, the start of the pro era was less about consciously changing the game, and more about the common sense of including players in decisions.Cliff Drysdale captured the 1972 US Open title with Roger Taylor, and was a finalist at the 1965 U.S. Nationals in singles. He captured 23 career titles in singles, rising to a career-high ranking of world No. 4 in 1965. As a member of World Championship Tennis, he advanced to three WCT Finals, and was a leading figure in the ATP's Wimbledon boycott in 1973. He has commentated for ESPN for more than 30 years, since the network's first tennis broadcast in 1979. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the Contributor Category in 2013.

In 2021, the International Tennis Hall of Fame inducted its first group of contributors simultaneously: the Original 9. Together in 1970, these nine women broke from the established tennis landscape to sign $1 contracts with promoter Gladys Heldman, creating the first women's tennis tour. The early years of professional women's tennis were challenging, defiant and ultimately, hugely successful in creating equity and a platform for women in sports.Two members of the Original 9, Rosie Casals and Judy Tegart Dalton, along with fellow Hall of Famer Ann Jones, discuss those early years. With Blair Henley, Casals and Dalton share why they risked their careers to break the status quo and why timing in the 1970s was key to gaining momentum. They share memories of playing with and against each other, and the lesser-known hard work behind the scenes of growing women's tennis.Later in the episode, Jones tells Chris Bowers how the camaraderie between the women's players fueled progress in the early years of the Virginia Slims tour. Jones shares how solidarity between the players, regardless of nationality, helped foster a key sense of purpose in making tennis a sustainable career.

Comedian and motivational speaker Chris Bowers is this week's guest. Randy opens the show asking Bowers about his unique fashion sense. The boys talk about coming up with new comedy material. Bowers shares how he got into motivational speaking. They move on and talk about making a move on a first date. Randy asks Bowers about his stint as a comedy club owner. The fellas talk about working just hard enough in corporate America not to get fired. They close with the news - a school serves chicken and waffles on the first day of black history month, younger generations are watching TV with subtitles at an alarming rate, and a trans woman sues her former partner after he threw out her surgically removed testicles.   Outro: “Funk Doctor” by Gee Dubs Social Media: Instagram: @randyvalerio @readysetblowpodcast Twitter: @randytvalerio @readysetblowpodcast TikTok: @randyvaleriocomedy @readysetblowpod YouTube:   @randyvaleriocomedy   @readysetblowpodcast    #comedypodcast #comedy #podcast #podcastclips #comedyvideo #news #advice #fashion #fashionblogger #motivation #motivationalspeech #motivationalspeaker #dating #datingadvice #datingtips #firstdates #corporateamerica #corporatelife

In an enlightening new episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady engages with Chris Bowers, the dynamic Realtor and Team Leader of The Bowers Team powered by eXp Realty. With an 18-year tenure in the competitive Arizona real estate market, Chris shares his evolution from a traditional sales-focused Realtor to a visionary entrepreneur prioritizing profit, sustainability, and work-life balance in his business model. Previously committed to boosting sales units annually through various marketing and lead generation strategies, including popular tools like Zillow, Chris experienced a pivotal moment that reshaped his approach to real estate. This episode delves into Chris's realization that a relentless focus on sales volume was not sustainable and his strategic pivot towards optimizing profits. By streamlining his agent team and refining his business model, Chris dramatically reduced expenses, improved efficiency, and most importantly, achieved the balanced lifestyle he had been seeking. Chris was able to achieve this while still providing a best in class service to his clients.

Today, Ben Brady welcomes Brittini Bowers, Realtor and Team Leader of The Bowers Team powered by eXp Realty. Brittini shares her transformative journey in the real estate industry, detailing her transition from owning an education business to supporting someone else's business and then ultimately leveraging her skills alongside her husband, Chris Bowers, to build a formidable team in the competitive Arizona market. Joining the real estate venture in 2018, Brittini brought fresh insights and strategies that significantly impacted their client experience which in turn drastically changed their business' trajectory. Together, Brittini and Chris evolved from a single-agent operation into a thriving team renowned for their success in sales volume and, more importantly, in increasing their profits. This episode delves into the specific systems and processes implemented by Brittini that catalyzed this remarkable growth and change.

Making a change, whether it's to a belief system, a business model or brokerage is something many people won't do, even if it would benefit them. Only people who think critically and aren't caught up in ego are willing to shift how they see things when presented with new information.  Being willing to change our beliefs publicly means people reminding us of what we believed or said before, or even being labeled as a flip flop. There's a huge difference between an emotionally intelligent person and someone who changes with the wind. In real estate, too many people hold onto a belief or business model simply because they can't take the ego risk of being seen differently.  The problem is, that keeps us in places that might not be beneficial to us anymore, even if we're seemingly being rewarded for it. The more accustomed we get to constantly re-examining and reconciling what we believe, the more we grow as people and as business owners.  Today, Chris Bowers and I discuss this and the power of challenging our thoughts and mindsets. Guest Info Chris Bowers is a Realtor, Investor and owner of the Bowers Team, and the host of The agentXcel podcast. Chris has been in real estate for over 16 years, but he has been an entrepreneur since his teens. Today, Chris and his wife run a successful team selling over 140 units with half of those being Chris' personal production. He has also built a solid rental portfolio that continues to grow to this day.  Follow @chrisbowers_realestate on Instagram and listen to agentXcel on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   CTA ​​Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/nla

We've got all the tennis you can handle on this week's episode of Inside-In, as esteemed commentator Mark Petchey returns to the podcast to recap title victories for Tommy Paul & Ugo Humbert on the ATP. Petchey also explains what propelled Elena Rybakina to a second title in 2024, why Naomi Osaka is already back at a high level, and the comfort that Iga Swiatek has in the Middle East events. And you won't want to miss Petchey's strong feelings on why Carlos Alcaraz has no need to panic, and why Andy Murray has earned the right to play as long as he desires.And then journalist and commentator Chris Bowers makes his Inside-In debut, discussing how his love affair with the sport of tennis began and why the history of the game should be revered and studied. Bowers details what he learned from writing biographies on Novak Djokovic & Roger Federer, his thoughts on the game in it's current form, and his experience as the host of "TennisWorthy" a podcast presented by the International Hall of Fame. It's an enlightening chat with a man who's covered the game for over 30 years, and considers himself a citizen of the world. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

We've got all the tennis you can handle on this week's episode of Inside-In, as esteemed commentator Mark Petchey returns to the podcast to recap title victories for Tommy Paul & Ugo Humbert on the ATP. Petchey also explains what propelled Elena Rybakina to a second title in 2024, why Naomi Osaka is already back at a high level, and the comfort that Iga Swiatek has in the Middle East events. And you won't want to miss Petchey's strong feelings on why Carlos Alcaraz has no need to panic, and why Andy Murray has earned the right to play as long as he desires. And then journalist and commentator Chris Bowers makes his Inside-In debut, discussing how his love affair with the sport of tennis began and why the history of the game should be revered and studied. Bowers details what he learned from writing biographies on Novak Djokovic & Roger Federer, his thoughts on the game in it's current form, and his experience as the host of "TennisWorthy" a podcast presented by the International Hall of Fame. It's an enlightening chat with a man who's covered the game for over 30 years, and considers himself a citizen of the world. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Profit - it's the whole entire point that we run businesses. For such a critical, and even fundamental topic, agents will talk about everything else but whether or not they are making a profit, and there's a reason.  Staying on top of your numbers requires a scary level of maturity. Whatever financial decision we make has an impact on the bottom line, and that level of responsibility is so uncomfortable, we'd rather avoid it altogether. It's the equivalent of stepping on the scale and knowing we have to make lifestyle changes to take care of our health.  If we ran a publicly traded company, every decision would need to be justified to a board, a CFO, and a whole horde of people. In real estate, we can get away with not doing that, but it's something we must force on ourselves if we really do want to be profitable.  How do we overcome the Fear of Finding Out? What's so powerful about getting in rooms with smart people?  Chris Bowers and I continue our deep dive conversation on real estate, curating relationships and the power of masterminds.  Guest Info Chris Bowers is a Realtor, Investor and owner of the Bowers Team, and the host of The agentXcel podcast. Chris has been in real estate for over 16 years, but he has been an entrepreneur since his teens. Today, Chris and his wife run a successful team selling over 140 units with half of those being Chris' personal production. He has also built a solid rental portfolio that continues to grow to this day.  Follow @chrisbowers_realestate on Instagram and listen to agentXcel on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   CTA ​​Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/nla

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In the conversation about scaling our real estate businesses, systems come up a lot, but that's not the first and most important thing. Systems come a distant second to people, because ultimately, how can we step out of specific roles and tasks if we have no one to hand them off to?  Because we don't put the necessary premium on hiring and people, we don't get to fully experience their effect. Like cold calls, scripts, and negotiation, hiring is a skill we need to nurture, focus on and master. In this business, agents will have one bad experience with a hire, and tell themselves “hiring sucks”, instead of thinking that they hired the wrong person, or that they hired the right person, but didn't set them up for success.  A lot of agents don't know when it's the right time to hire. The simple answer is: when you're doing all you can and you can't do more. It's not about hiring when someone says you should from the stage or when your real estate buddy hires someone with a fancy title. Hire based on your goals, and what you want to step out of. We have to master the art of recruiting way before we need the hire, because that's the secret.  How did we approach our own hiring? Why did we hire probably long before we were really “ready”? Chris Bowers and I talk about the power of treating hiring like a skill (because it is).  Guest Info Chris Bowers is a Realtor, Investor and owner of the Bowers Team, and the host of The agentXcel podcast. Chris has been in real estate for over 16 years, but he has been an entrepreneur since his teens. Today, Chris and his wife run a successful team selling over 140 units with half of those being Chris' personal production. He has also built a solid rental portfolio that continues to grow to this day.  Follow @chrisbowers_realestate on Instagram and listen to agentXcel on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   CTA ​​Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/nla

Few tennis legends sustained longevity in their careers like Australia's Ken Rosewall. During his 30-plus year career on the courts, he captured an astounding 147 singles titles, spanning some of the most turbulent times in the sport. In the TennisWorthy Podcast, Ken discusses his elite tactics, including his legendary backhand, with host Chris Bowers. He shares stories of his doubles partnership with countryman Lew Hoad, the pure accomplishment of winning Grand Slam titles, and straddling the professional and amateur circuits early in the Open Era.As one of Australia's tennis golden age greats, Ken Rosewall won 18 Grand Slam titles (singles, doubles and mixed doubles) and 15 Pro Major singles titles spanning three decades. He was first ranked in the world's top 20 in 1952 and for the last time in 1977. Rosewall contributed to 4 Davis Cup titles for Australia, and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame shortly after his career ended in 1980.Episode transcripts and more information can be found on the podcast homepage: tennisfame.com/podcast

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The TennisWorthy Podcast is back for Season 2! The International Tennis Hall of Fame and host Chris Bowers bring a new set of enlightening interviews with legends and Hall of Famers for the new year. The podcast dives deep into the mindset of champions and uncovering the unique, special characteristics that define excellence on and off the court.Four-time Grand Slam champion Jim Courier brings candid honesty, as always, to start off the season. With Chris, Jim reflects on his youth, competitiveness, and choice to focus on tennis as a junior in Florida. He gives insight into three legendary guideposts during his tennis career - coaches Harry Hopman, Nick Bollettieri, and Dr. Jim Loehr - and how their differing styles molded him. Jim also touches on his relationships with his Hall of Fame peers Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi, and shares a bit on his immense talents outside of tennis.Jim Courier is a two-time Australian Open champion, two-time Roland-Garros champion, former world number one and two-time Davis Cup winner from the 1990s. A member of a golden generation of American male champions and now a regular media personality on the tennis circuit, he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2005.Episode transcripts and more information can be found on the podcast homepage: tennisfame.com/podcast

Welcome back to part two of a special edition of the ATP Podcast focussing on the Greatest of All Time, the GOAT. Presenter Seb Lauzier is back with former WTA Player Jill Craybas and tennis journalist and author of biographies on both Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, Chris Bowers and having discussed the numbers and how they stack up, in this concluding edition of the podcast, the team discuss the intangibles - consistency, dominance, mentality, as well as looking at contributiong factors such as the surfaces, fitness regimes and the difference between women's success and men's.Presenter Seb LauzierGuests - Chris Bowers and Jill CraybasAudio inserts - Cedric Pioline, Jeremy Chardy, Jackson Withrow, Paul Haarhuis, Ivan Ljubicic and Pablo Andujar.Chris Bowers 'Greatest of All Time' presentation - https://chrisbowers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Greatest-paper-03NOV2023.pdf

The TennisWorthy Podcast revisits Season 1 ahead of Season 2's debut in January 2024, with 5 themed episodes featuring legends and Hall of Famers. Today's theme is learning, improving and psychology, and among the players, explaining how they learned, how they worked on ironing out their weaknesses without undermining their strengths and how to deal with the mental side of the game. Hear from Hall of Famers Ivan Lendl, Gigi Fernandez, Pam Shriver, and John Newcombe alongside host Chris Bowers. We all know what we mean by learning, but how do the greats go about absorbing and performing?For more information on the TennisWorthy podcast and full episode transcriptions, visit tennisfame.com/podcast.

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In real estate, there's 2 governing philosophies. Earn more by selling more or buy back time and treat it as a business. In simpler terms - microwave money vs. crockpot money. You're either cheating by taking more listings or seeking ways to earn money without being at the kitchen table. If you're the one actively doing the work everyday, you'll never get to buy your time back and pursue other opportunities outside of selling homes.    Unsurprisingly, most brokerages want us doing the former, but like athletes, many of us are starting to wake up to how valuable our brands are. Brokerages have known this for ages - why do you think they are willing to pay top producers to stay?    Maybe, just maybe, we're more valuable than our caps. Maybe we have intrinsic value through our relationships and reputations, and that's something we can leverage. How do we really leverage our influence? How do we actually treat this as a business? Chris Bowers joins me to talk about the thing most agents are starting to realize that brokerages have known it for ages.  Quotes    There are no business issues, there's personal issues that lead into your business. -Chris Bowers    We committed to not let our income be dependent on sitting in someone's living room. -Kevin Kauffman     If you keep an open mind, there's people that can teach you something everywhere. -Kevin Kauffman     Once something changes your life, you feel like you've got to go out and stream it. -Chris Bowers     When you align incentives with human behavior, you get the things you want more of. -Kevin Kauffman     Influence is a currency, there's nothing wrong with that as long as you have good intentions. -Chris Bowers    If you're a leader with influence, and you've got good intentions, lean into that. It is a currency that can be used to change people's lives. -Chris Bowers    eXp gave me a chance to be entrepreneurial without putting a ton of constraints on me. -Kevin Kauffman     You've got to have a story that's so compelling you have to say it to yourself again. -Chris Bowers    We let our egos get stroked too much in this industry. -Kevin Kauffman     People would rather change their goals than change their daily actions. -Chris Bowers    We let our past determine our present. The reality is, our present determines our past and if we do it right, we should let our future determine our present. -Kevin Kauffman    Key Points     A real estate rude awakening When you listen into a lot of real estate conversations, you discover how very few of us actually treat this thing as a business. Most people cheat growth by taking more listings, instead of building a machine that we can step out of and still make money from. We were willing to make less money in order to build that machine and it has afforded us an enormous amount of free time and opportunities outside of real estate sales.    The value of our influence  For athletes, there was a moment when it clicked that they are a brand, and that the influence they yield is something worth paying a lot of money for. That's when they started getting into bigger business deals. In real estate, the same awakening is taking place. Agents realize they have influence and that influence is valuable. Brokerages have known it for ages, but it's starting to really hit agents like a ton of bricks. Influence is a currency, there's nothing wrong with that as long as you have good intentions.     Crockpot money vs. microwave money There's 2 modes in real estate - crockpot money and microwave money. In microwave money mode, we're thinking of the next deal and commission check that will help us pay our bills. In crockpot money, we're thinking of those long-term slow burn ways to make money. Now don't get us wrong, the microwave mode is important, we need it to get going, but we can't stay there forever. The problem with this industry is people don't make the switch, they get trapped into next month's deals forever, no matter how much money they make and they never plug into crockpot mode.     I couldn't get over not wanting to swipe my friends' credit cards  The thing about eXp is that it's like picking a board of directors for our business without swiping your friends' credit cards every month. We're incentivized to be each other's go to guys - whether we need 30 seconds or 40 minutes. We get to have high level advisors in our businesses for free, and because of how it's structured, we all benefit from that.    Guest Info   Chris Bowers is a Realtor, Investor and owner of the Bowers Team, and the host of The agentXcel podcast. Chris has been in real estate for over 16 years, but he has been an entrepreneur since his teens. Today, Chris and his wife run a successful team selling over 140 units with half of those being Chris' personal production. He has also built a solid rental portfolio that continues to grow to this day.    Follow @chrisbowers_realestate on Instagram and listen to agentXcel on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     CTA ​​Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/nla

In today's episode, Chris Bowers returns for the third time. The last time he was on the show, it was when the market was starting to look different from the highs we saw in 2020/2021. As someone who constantly challenges himself to “break his business model” to make it bigger and better, Chris is going to share some of the changes he's made in his life and business over the last 18 months. He shares how the showing agent model has transformed his team, what “stacking wins” means to him and why working more hours shouldn't be our default answer when we want to earn more money.    Chris Bowers is a Realtor, Investor and owner of the Bowers Team, and the host of The agentXcel podcast. Chris has been in real estate for over 16 years, but he has been an entrepreneur since his teens. Today, Chris and his wife run a successful team selling over 140 units with half of those being Chris' personal production. He has also built a solid rental portfolio that continues to grow to this day.    Ask most business owners what they need to do to earn more money, the default answer is: work more hours. That's the lazy answer. Some of the most massively successful people actually work a lot less. They don't cheat by working more hours, they extract more juice out of their few working hours and let leverage do a lot of the heavy lifting.    Once we take “work more hours” off the table, we're one step closer to breaking down some barriers to a true way to grow. We're able to break our business models so that we can build bigger and better. We'll also learn how to be more productive within a tighter number of working hours. That leaves room for hobbies and other pursuits because our sometimes creativity ruins the simplicity of this business.    Follow @chrisbowers_realestate on Instagram and listen to agentXcel on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   CTA   ​​Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/nla