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Since taking over as President and CEO of the Houston Association of REALTORS in 1988, Bob Hale has seen it all. As he counts down to retirement in January of 2025, Hale reflects on the past, present and future of the industry, and how real estate professionals and prospective homeowners can navigate this challenging market.

I have earned nine designations and certifications from the National Association of Realtors, Texas Realtors and Houston Association of Realtors. But I've never been prouder to earn being a RamseyTrusted Pro! But what does RamseyTrusted mean? Let's talk about it!

What are the recent family and divorce law changes? Find out with divorce and family attorney Brenda DeRouen Named Top 40 under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association and 2023 Super Lawyer - Rising Star, Attorney Brenda DeRouen is passionate about providing families with quality legal representation. She knows how overwhelming the legal process can be and works diligently to help our clients understand their rights and the issues affecting their case. Attorney DeRouen is known for her aggressive advocacy and works hard to get things done. Outside of managing DLF, our Attorney is a trailblazer in the community. She has a passion for criminal justice reform and the advancement of women. She is on the Board of Directors for the Houston Association of Women Attorneys, is the Founder & CEO of Women of Law, and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc. & Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Prior to building her practice Attorney DeRouen worked as a Policy Analyst for the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice. In her spare time, Brenda enjoys traveling and trying new things. Connect with Brenda here https://www.derouenlawfirm.com/ Artwork done by https://www.teogdesign.com/ #stayinformed #whatyouneedtoknow #family #divorce #divorceattorney --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scarytoremarry/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scarytoremarry/support

Kat Robinson, Team Lead at Tailored Real Estate Group, seems to balance her work life and personal life better than Simone Biles on a 4-inch beam. How does she do it? By focusing on three main priorities – her role as a mom, her sales, and her leadership/volunteerism with Houston Association of Realtors – and letting the rest go. In this episode of Own It, she shares the success strategies she learned from her past career in retail management that still apply to her real estate business, and the systems and programs she's put in place to help her find her center.Instagram@katrobinsonrealtorTailored Real Estate Group websitehttps://tailoredrealestategroup.com

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. First, we are joined by Allison Hay, the Executive Director for Houston Habitat for Humanity, who discusses the work the non-profit organization does to help empower people to fully realize home ownership.  She also shared exciting news about their new project, Robins Landing, which is Habitat's first master-planned community. If you would like to learn more about Houston Habitat for Humanity, visit HoustonHabitat.org. Then, June is National Homeownership Month. We are joined by Realtor Jennifer Wauhob and Senior Loan Officer at Gold Star Mortgage Charles Christmas, who discuss the housing market right now, what we can expect in the near future, whether or not now is a good time to purchase a home, and what to know about obtaining a loan. Guests: Allison Hay Executive Director, Houston Habitat for Humanity Jennifer Wauhob Realtor Immediate Past Chair, Houston Association of Realtors Charles Christmas Senior Loan Officer, Gold Star Mortgage Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

In this week's Inside The Wolfs Den episode, Shawn and Joni welcome the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) Chair Cathy Trevino. Cathy is also the Managing Broker of Texas for Side Inc. and a Regional Vice President (RVP) for Texas REALTORS®, on the Board of Directors with the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) and serves on several committees within all these associations. In addition, she is a Past Chairman of HAR's International Advisory Group, Past Chairman of Risk Reduction for Texas REALTORS®, and serves on the Texas REALTORS®' Public Policy Infrastructure committee. With over 60 years of real estate experience between them, the three experts give their best take on where they think the Houston real estate market is heading and provide valuable insight into the broader national market. Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) Cathy Trevino Link: https://www.har.com/cathy-trevino/agent_CATT

TV producer turned TV personality, Alexis “Fly” Jones served as a Top 10 market producer for KHOU Ch.11's Great Day Houston with host Deborah Duncan for 8 years. In 2021, she stepped from behind the camera to the front as a cast member for Will Packer's hit show Ready To Love Season 4, premiering on the Oprah Winfrey Network.Today, she is the Video Producer Manager for Comcast, a Fortune 30 company, in which she creates video content for six regions of the company's West Division. This year for the first time, Comcast's Texas' Region hit 1 million views on video content that highlights community work. This is partly due to her talent and contributions as a producer and the entire Creative Services team.Graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2007, Alexis received her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media from Clark Atlanta University (HBCU), which she says prepared her for 15 successful years of experience within the media and entertainment industry. Jones is widely known for compelling storytelling that brings positive attention to various community organizations. Her personal delight is highlighting the successes in the black community to include black businesses, inspirational stories and service to others. She has been recognized by the Mayor of Houston (Sylvester Turner) for her contributions to the local community through television and was recently honored as 2022 CORE Magazine's ‘Most Influential Blacks.' Additionally, she was honored by her HBCU as Clark Atlanta University's 'Top 40 Under 40' in 2022. Other accolades include three recent Telly Awards for storytelling to include her short film “Dear BLK Son” and Comcast's “Hear Our Voices.”  You can often find Alexis emceeing and hosting an array of community-wide events to include serving as Mistress of Ceremony for the Bo Porter Future All-Stars Baseball Academy, Afro-American Police Officers League (AAPOL), Urban League of Houston, Girls Who Brunch mentorship program, while serving on the board for the HSPVA Black Alumni Network and The Houston Association of Black Journalists, to name a few. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Her personal brand, affectionately known as Alexis “Fly,” sets out to inspire individuals to First Love Yourself and to faithfully fly high!

In today's Inside the Wolf's Den episode, Shawn and Joni visit with well-respected and longtime Houston real estate expert Russell Simmons. Russell has been an active member of the Houston Association of Realtors since 1981 and served as President of The Commercial Real Estate Network. This 501C6 organization helps promote successful education in the commercial real estate sector. Russel was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and has been active in real estate since buying his first property at 16. Throughout his impressive career, he has acquired a working knowledge of real estate and construction while renovating many properties for rental and resale throughout Houston, primarily in the historic Houston Heights, where he was named “Renovator of the Year.” This experience has enabled Russell to build a robust portfolio of over 350 apartments in the Houston area that he has owned and operated, in addition to several office buildings and industrial properties. The three proud Houstonians discuss the current state of the market, past economic cycles, and where they think we're headed next. Russell Simmons Link: https://bit.ly/3FBmoLw Russell Simmons Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-simmons-57144018/

Tanja A. Vargo is a passionate and energetic Residential and Commercial Real Estate agent who stands out for her great dedication to serving and relentless effort to meet and exceed her clients' needs. Since 2013, Tanja has strived to help real estate buyers and sellers have a smooth and fulfilling experience as they reach their real estate goals. She is also an Accredited luxury Specialist, Master Certified Negotiation Expert, Seller Representative Specialist, and Short Sales and Foreclosure. Serving all of the Geater Houston and Surrounding Area, Tanja's competency lies in her adeptness to dispense her extensive understanding of real estate and in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market efficiently and clearly. She seeks to guide, advise and educate her clients, empowering them to make clear and well-informed choices and ensure their offers prevail in every transaction. As a mother, Tanja believes in the power of family and will focus on helping buyers meet their family needs and find their ideal homes or perfect properties for their business within their budget range. A hard-working agent, Tanja goes above and beyond to help sellers expose their properties to a broad audience of potential buyers, leading to more viewings, ultimately fetching them top dollar for their listings. A believer in continuous learning and self-improvement, Tanja is constantly improving her knowledge and sharpening her skills, which allows her to stay up-to-date with the industry trends and be the best advocate for her clients. She is a proud member of the Houston Association of Realtors® (HAR) and National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Tanja is renowned for her focus and ability to get things done where others have failed. This gives her clients a comforting assurance that she will hold their hands from start to finish and beyond. Tanja is keen on earning her clients' trust and confidence, building lasting relationships, and leaving them happy and satisfied.Check out Tanja Vargo as she talks real estate and family! More Info: https://www.themindbodysoulmentor.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanjavargo/

Website www.derouenlawfirm.com Social Media Handles @brendasmylawyer Named  Top 40 under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association and 2021 Super Lawyer - Rising Star, Attorney Brenda DeRouen is passionate about providing families with quality legal representation. She knows how overwhelming the legal process can be and works diligently to help our clients understand their rights and the issues affecting their case. Attorney DeRouen is known for her aggressive advocacy and works hard to get things done.  Outside of managing DLF, our Attorney is a trailblazer in the community. She has a passion for criminal justice reform and the advancement of women. She is on the Board of Directors for the Houston Association of Women Attorneys, is the Founder & CEO of Women of Law, and a proud member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Prior to building her practice Attorney DeRouen worked as a Policy Analyst for the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice.  In her spare time, Brenda enjoys traveling and trying new things. 

Website www.derouenlawfirm.com Social Media Handles @brendasmylawyer Named  Top 40 under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association and 2021 Super Lawyer - Rising Star, Attorney Brenda DeRouen is passionate about providing families with quality legal representation. She knows how overwhelming the legal process can be and works diligently to help our clients understand their rights and the issues affecting their case. Attorney DeRouen is known for her aggressive advocacy and works hard to get things done.  Outside of managing DLF, our Attorney is a trailblazer in the community. She has a passion for criminal justice reform and the advancement of women. She is on the Board of Directors for the Houston Association of Women Attorneys, is the Founder & CEO of Women of Law, and a proud member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Prior to building her practice Attorney DeRouen worked as a Policy Analyst for the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice.  In her spare time, Brenda enjoys traveling and trying new things. 

With inflation raging, gas prices at record highs and mortgage interest rates spiking, many assume the real estate market will follow the stock market with a significant price correction. In this episode, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams invites Houston Association of Realtors Chair Jennifer Wauhob to share why the bubble won't burst this time.

In this week's insightful episode, Shawn and Joni interview Houston real estate expert, Jennifer Wauhob. Jenifer serves on the Chair for the Houston Association of Realtors. She is highly regarded as a thought leader throughout the real estate industry and is frequently interviewed and quoted by Houston-area news media about local housing trends. She routinely appears as a guest expert on the morning news on KRIV-TV/FOX 26 News. In addition, Jennifer makes regular appearances on Houston Matters on KUHF/Houston Public Media (NPR), KTRH/NewsRadio 740 (iHeartRadio), and KTRK-TV/ABC 13, as well as many other news outlets. Jennifer delivers solid advice to real estate investors and house buyers about the current market conditions in Houston. garygreene.com Website Link: https://jenniferwauhob.garygreene.com Har.com Link: https://www.har.com/jennifer-wauhob/agent_jwauhob

On this episode of Asian Voices Radio, Sasha Foo sat down with Dr. Leroy Chiao, PhD, a former NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander. Dr. Chiao delves into his experiences with NASA, the process of the training program, and his missions working with Russian, Japanese and European Astronauts and their affiliated space agencies. Across his 15-year career with NASA, he has served on four space missions, and most recently served as Commander and NASA Science Officer of Expedition 10 aboard the International Space Station. A native English speaker, he is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Russian. He has flown space missions and worked closely with Russian, Japanese and European Astronauts and their affiliated space agencies. Dr. Chiao is uniquely qualified to speak about the United States, Russian, Japanese, European and Chinese Space Programs. Currently, Dr. Chiao works in business, consulting, executive coaching and space education. He is a a professional international speaker, and a co-founder and the CEO of OneOrbit, providing keynotes and training to companies and schools. Chiao also holds an appointment at the Baylor College of Medicine, and is an advisor to the Houston Association for Space and Science Education. He has worked in both government and commercial space programs, and has held leadership positions in commercial ventures and NASA. Visit his website at https://www.leroychiao.com/

Ms. Callahan practices in the areas of wills, estate planning, and probate.Erin is a native Texan. In 2007 Ms. Callahan was awarded her Bachelors in Science Degree in International Studies from Washington University in St. Louis. In 2011, she received her law degree from SMU Dedman School of Law. At SMU she received numerous accolades, served as the Student Bar President and the Women in Law President. Since graduation, she has primarily worked for insurance companies involving complex matters related to Nonprofits, Sports and Entertainment, and Oil and Gas. Not only is Erin an excellent attorney, but she is also a businesswoman who understands the complexities of running a company. She has held several Board of Director positions including Atlantic Housing Foundation, Dallas Women Lawyers Association, and currently, she serves as the Ms. JD Board Chair.Organizations & MembershipsErin is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Houston Young Lawyers Association, Houston Association of Women Attorneys, National Association of Women Lawyers, and Ms. JD.In addition, Erin contributed to the ABA Best Practices for Combating Sex-Based Harassment in the Legal Profession. You can purchase a copy at the American Bar Association's E-Store.Honors & AchievementsMs. JD, ChairHouston Young Lawyers Association 2017-2018 Leadership Academy, GraduateSMU Dedman School of Law Student Bar Association, PresidentDAYL Foundation Scholarship for Dedication to Community Service and Outreach, RecipientLanguagesEnglish, Spanish (conversational), French (conversational).

Houston Association of Realtors data shows record-high median home prices and record-low housing inventory in the Houston area. In League City, Big League Dreams reopens after more than a year. The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Meet Jay Bradley, founder of Equinox Realty Group, Real Estate Broker, Entrepreneur, Community Leader and Philanthropists who believes in making positive and life-changing impacts through strategic investments within the community. Jay is also a former cast member of Ready To Love. After running into him at a few restaurants in the city, we sat at a bar and talked about dating life. And Jay was open to coming on the podcast and sharing dating advice. Finally, we revisit the conversation and get an update on his relationship with Joy Hutton and their new podcast, Failure Two Communicate.  Jay's work within the real estate industry not only as a professional, but his contribution to the development of other agents has landed him recognition by the HAR association as 1 of the Top 20 under 40 real estate professionals, Board of Directors of Houston Association of Realtors, Board of directors of the Texas Association of Realtors,  the Houston Black Real Estate professionals named him 1 of the Top 20 professionals and he was voted as 1 of Top 50 Black Professionals and Super Entrepreneurs of Texas by D-MARS. Because of his 20+ years tenure in the real estate industry Jay is often called upon by various news outlets to lend his expertise. Jay has been seen on FOX News, CNBC, Houston Business Journal, Houston Chronicle, OWN Network and more. Enjoy our friendly exchange of ideas about dating, parents and marriage, among so much more!

Today, Shawn and Joni welcome one of Houston's top-selling real estate professionals, Charlie Kriegel, into the Wolf's Den. Charlie, CEO/Owner of WinHill Advisors-Kirby, has worked with individuals, investors, and developers interested in Houston's most coveted properties with a particular focus on the institutional buyer. He's served previously as President of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) and has sat on the International Advisory Group's board for Houston Association of Realtors (HAR). With over 80 licensed agents under Charlie's leadership, WinHill Advisors-Kirby has quickly flourished into one of the most in-demand brokerages in the city. The three Real estate Investment professionals discuss the importance of building and sustaining a great team to thrive in today's highly competitive markets. They also cover their personal tips and best practices for delivering maximum value to clients and customers no matter the industry. WinHill Advisors-Kirby Link: winhilladvisorskirby.com WinHill Advisors-Kirby Email: Info@winhilladvisorskirby.com

Our relationships with our loved ones aren't just personal relationships; they're also legal relationships. Our guest for today understands this very well. Family law attorney Brenda DeRouen is an advocate, entrepreneur, trailblazer and all-around badass. She was named 2021's Rising Star by Super Lawyers, Top 40 under 40 by the National Association of Black Attorneys, and was awarded AVVO's Client's Choice award in 2019 and 2020 for family law. She is currently on the Board of Directors for the Houston Association of Women Attorneys. She won't ever tell you this, but I will! In this chat, Brenda gives us all some insightful, useful, and tangible knowledge to carry with us into the future regarding our legal relationships with both our partners, our family, and our children. We talk about divorce counsel, custody and kids, mental health, accolades, advocacy, and the driving force behind the scorched earth this beauty leaves in her wake. Get ready for a deep dive on today's episode with one of Texas' most prominent and successful female attorneys.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://stephaniejoplin.com/

In this super-sized episode of Commitment Matters, Mary (assisted by Grace and Shelby) speaks with Dr. Ted C. Jones, Chief Economist – Senior Vice President at Stewart Title Guaranty Company. You can reach Ted by email at TEJONES@stewart.com, read his blog at Blog.Stewart.com or follow him on Twitter where his handle is @DrTCJ.During their conversation, Mary or Ted mentioned:“History does not repeat itself, but it rhymes,” is a quote commonly attributed to Mark Twain. Here's more on that mystery.Ted accurately forecasted an increase in home sales in 2020 based on how society reacted after 9/11. Through the pandemic, we saw the lowest interest rates in history. Meet Ted's heroes: Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell.Here's an overview of the 2008 housing bubble which burst, partly due to liar loans.Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac offered extended forbearance options to those affected by COVID-19.The median home price increased by 19.1% last year.Ted mentions the Small Business Paycheck Protection Plan.In just two months of the pandemic, Americans lost 22.4 million jobs in 2020 in contrast to the 8 million lost over 24 months during the recession of the early 2000's. Here's the most recent report on employment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.Ted offered an overview of GDP forecasts from a number of trusted sources, including Wells Fargo, The Conference Board, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Kiplinger, Federal Reserve Bank, and Fannie Mae.COVID-19 Federal Unemployment Benefits has led to a lack of willing workers to fill the 8.1 million open jobs which has caused a number of states to opt out of the funding.RedFin reports bidding competitions on 63% of housing transactions. Supply chain issues and shortages have indeed led to buy-back programs and higher-priced used cars. Sounds like Ted's dad isn't alone in receiving an offer from his dealer!Ted mentions reviewing President Biden's plan to raise taxes.Here's more on the rise in gasoline prices.2019 interest rates on Treasury Bonds sat at 0.52% in August of 2019 but have risen to 1.62%, a 200% increase on new debt. Still, it's nowhere near the 30-year residential mortgage rates from the early 1980's.Ted mentions his blog article forecasting population growth.Need a refresher on Rip Van Winkle?Fannie Mae and MBA forecast existing home sales and median prices to rise.Here's the article from the National Association of Home Builders breaking down the skyrocketing costs of materials and its effect on new home costs. Plus, the shortage of electricians is resulting in tremendous salary increases for the profession.Speaking of shortages…have you tried to purchase an appliance lately?Read more about Biden's Capital Gains Tax plan and the Net Investment Income Tax. Then, The Washington Post offers this insight into the ability to apply this increase retroactively.Wondering which states don't have state income tax?Retail and Office Space vacancy rates are soaring.Here's more on the Salesforce Tower and its new work from home policy.Ted cites a survey by S&P500 staffing firm Robert Half stating 1 in 3 people would rather look for a new job than return to the office full time, and he mentions in the episode that employers are considering leveling remote worker salaries.Mary and Ted discussed the volatility of the oil industry. For more on this, check out this 70 Year Historical Chart of Crude Oil Prices and this chart of Oil Production.During their discussion, Mary briefly mentioned driverless tractor trailers taking to the road. Want to learn more about Universal Basic Income?Ted mentioned living in New Zealand in 1981. Learn more about its money and taxation. Plus, you can read about employer redundancy payments too. Here's Ted's tweet about converting office buildings to condos.This April 15, 2021 Wall Street Journal article expands on the subject of housing shortages.As Ted mentioned, Amazon is snapping up regional shopping centers to convert them into industrial distribution centers.Here's an update on bipartisanship regarding infrastructure plans.Read about the effects of a $15 minimum wage.It seems self-service restaurant kiosks are taking over at more and more airports.Mary mentioned lucrative bonuses and incentives for typically low-wage jobs in rural Illinois. Here's an article on the struggle to fill open positions.As Ted mentions, supply and demand determine price and quantity. Read about how the U.S. is experiencing the lowest foreclosure rates in decades.Want to learn more about real estate and other undervalued stocks for 2021.“Are we in a housing bubble?” Mary asked. Ted (and Forbes) say no.Here's more on Mary's Keynesian approach to economics.It was definitely news worthy when the Houston Association of Realtors created the first consumer-facing website.Ted mentions the elimination of 1031 Exchanges affecting real estate investments.Here's are specifics on the Green New Deal.Want to read more about the Australian study on the earth's axis?Read more about the benefits of hydropower, and the environmental impacts of natural gas. Plus, here's an opinion on what it would take to beat the Paris climate targets.Get to know the Manhattan Institute and read its report on the “New Energy Economy.”Here's more information on Albert Betz, the German physicist for whom Betz's law is named. And, here's more on the Shockley-Quiesser limit, also mentioned in this episode.Ted encourages all title professionals to join their state land title association and ALTA.If you'd like to contact the Commitment Matters podcast, email podcasts@ramquest.com. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit RamQuest.com/podcast to download the latest episode. Lastly, we love to see when and how you're listening. Share our posts, or create your own and tag them: #CommitmentMattersPodcast

Self-esteem is kind of a holy grail of sorts - one that we spend a lifetime in search of. BUT what is this mystical, internal force, really? And how do we develop it, share it, and parent it? To help us with this very important conversation, we had fun talking to Diane Vines, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S. There's more about Diane below, but know that it's never too late to develop self-esteem. About Diane Vines: Diane Vines serves as the Program Coordinator for The Neurosequential Network's NMT Individual and Site Certification programs. Ms. Vines is also a long-time ChildTrauma Academy Fellow and a clinician in private practice. She received her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Houston - Clear Lake in 1999. Ms. Vines is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in the state of Texas and is also a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor.  Ms. Vines provides individual and family therapy as well as clinical supervision. She has worked, trained, and specialized in the areas of child sexual abuse, incest, and childhood trauma since 1998, and she frequently provides community trainings and case consultations. Ms. Vines has formerly worked at the Houston Child Advocacy Center (Children's Assessment Center). She has also served on Houston Association for Marriage and Family (HAMFT) board and the Kids & Youth Protecting Other Kids (KYPOK) board. Resources: https://www.neurosequential.com/ (NMT) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34962308-the-yes-brain (The Yes Brain) (Parenting Book) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17707532-brainstorm (Brainstorm) (Parenting Teens) https://positivepsychology.com/self-esteem-tools-activities/ (Self-Esteem Tools) https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/why-you-should-let-your-child-fail-the-benefits-of-natural-consequences/ (Let Your Children Fail) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6615888/ (The Coddling of Black Youth) A special thanks to our team: Tracy Lehman, Host & Executive Producer Os Galindo, Senior Producer & Engineer Yue Nakayama, Audio Engineer Jacel Dickson, Editor & Graphic Designer Administrators: Mary Elizabeth Hand and Audrey Omenson with music by Jim Roman Thanks for listening!

Internationally known operations consultant, speaker, author and customer service expert Errol Allen provides practical advice and solutions garnered from over 25 years of hands – on experience. He possesses a multi-faceted perspective of organizations through the various positions held during his corporate tenure with companies such as ADT Security Systems, TCI Cablevision, The Houston Post, Excel Communications, e-talk and GEICO Insurance. From the phone to the field, Errol has serviced customers himself and understands that a “systems” orientation is crucial to providing excellent customer service. He assists his clients by facilitating interdepartmental process improvement projects to insure efficient service delivery to both internal and external customers.  As a “hands-on” consultant, Errol takes an active role with clients, from riding along with field personnel to spending time with customer service personnel as they take customer calls. He maps out his clients' work processes and creates procedures manuals. He also helps with identifying customer centered key performance indicators and the internal processes that impact indicator results. Errol also develops and implements simple solution tools that clients utilize to improve the level of service provided inside and outside of the company. Errol shares his operations and customer service expertise as a contributing writer for The Houston Business Journal and Small Business Today Magazine.  In his quest to acknowledge the receipt of great customer service, Errol personally awards his “Now That's Customer Service! Award to deserving employees or companies. An avid blogger, his articles have been published in several online publications including Yahoo Small Business Advisor, Customer Service Manager, Customer Experience Magazine of the UK and Young Fabulous and Self Employed.  He has also participated as a workshop leader at the University of Houston's Small Business Development Center, the Houston Community College Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alumni Program, the Houston Association of Realtors and with the Service Corporation of Retired Executives (SCORE). Get your copy of Errol's book – “Keys to Delivering Amazing Customer Service!” For more information about Errol go to https://errolallenconsulting.com/errol-allen/

At the Fourth Annual Celebration of Diverse Literary Voices of Texas: Protests and Civil Rights on Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Zoom, the panelists engaged in a wide ranging discussion over lessons to be learned from the past work of civil rights leaders for the activists of today. The panelists were Peniel E. Joseph, author of THE SWORD AND THE SHIELD: The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Linder, President of the Austin NAACP, Reginald Owens, former Chair of the Journalism Department, Louisiana Tech University, and Brandon K. Winford, author of JOHN HERVEY WHEELER: Black Banking, and the Economic Struggle for Civil Rights.Peniel Joseph holds a joint professorship appointment at the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the History Department in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin. He is also the founding director of the LBJ School's Center for the Study of Race and Democracy. Dr. Joseph is also the author of WAITING 'TIL THE MIDNIGHT HOUR: A Narrative History of Black Power in America, DARK DAYS, BRIGHT NIGHTS: From Black Power to Barack Obama, and STOKELY: A Life.Nelson Linder has served as the president of the Austin NAACP since 2000. He has won numerous awards for his civil rights activism including the Austin Urban League Whitney Young Award, the National NAACP Rupert Richardson Award, the University of Texas at Austin Dr. James Hill Community Circle Award, and the Austin Community College Lifetime Achievement Award, 2018.Reginald Owens was formerly the Chair of Journalism at Louisiana Tech University where he retired in 2016. He began his professional career as a police reporter at the Houston Post and later worked as managing editor of The (Houston) Informer, the third oldest black newspaper in the nation, and was a founding vice president of the Houston Association of Black Journalists. Brandon Winford is an assistant professor of history at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is a historian of the late nineteenth and twentieth century United States and the African American experience, and his research focuses on the relationship between civil rights and black capitalism.

At the Fourth Annual Celebration of Diverse Literary Voices of Texas: Protests and Civil Rights on Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Zoom, the panelists engaged in a wide ranging discussion over lessons to be learned from the past work of civil rights leaders for the activists of today. The panelists were Peniel E. Joseph, author of THE SWORD AND THE SHIELD: The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Linder, President of the Austin NAACP, Reginald Owens, former Chair of the Journalism Department, Louisiana Tech University, and Brandon K. Winford, author of JOHN HERVEY WHEELER: Black Banking, and the Economic Struggle for Civil Rights. Peniel Joseph holds a joint professorship appointment at the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the History Department in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin. He is also the founding director of the LBJ School’s Center for the Study of Race and Democracy. Dr. Joseph is also the author of WAITING 'TIL THE MIDNIGHT HOUR: A Narrative History of Black Power in America, DARK DAYS, BRIGHT NIGHTS: From Black Power to Barack Obama, and STOKELY: A Life. Nelson Linder has served as the president of the Austin NAACP since 2000. He has won numerous awards for his civil rights activism including the Austin Urban League Whitney Young Award, the National NAACP Rupert Richardson Award, the University of Texas at Austin Dr. James Hill Community Circle Award, and the Austin Community College Lifetime Achievement Award, 2018. Reginald Owens was formerly the Chair of Journalism at Louisiana Tech University where he retired in 2016. He began his professional career as a police reporter at the Houston Post and later worked as managing editor of The (Houston) Informer, the third oldest black newspaper in the nation, and was a founding vice president of the Houston Association of Black Journalists. Brandon Winford is an assistant professor of history at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is a historian of the late nineteenth and twentieth century United States and the African American experience, and his research focuses on the relationship between civil rights and black capitalism.

Join Katie as she meets with Cristina Schaefer of the Houston Association of Realtors, or HAR. Cristina is the social media manager of HAR and has a unique experience of how COVID affected the way that her business operated and how she should target her messages through marketing. Listen in to hear how she adapted with the times to continue to provide value to the REALTOR® community in Houston.

Marian LaSalle and Lady Lou, are pleased to introduce you to our special friend and co-host, Kelly Lawson. Kelly is a Multi-Million Dollar Producing Realtor, a Pricing Strategy Advisor, and a Certified VA Loan Agent. Plus, she is a Professional 5-Star Award Winner (2012, 2014-2020), and a 5-Star Agent (2010-2020) with the Houston Association of REALTORS® She specializes in neighborhoods in the northern areas of Houston, 1960/Cypress, Spring, Tomball, The Woodlands, Conroe, and more… FREE OFFER: Do you want to know the worth of your home? Get your FREE estimate along with the Comparative Market Analysis https://www.har.com/leadform/klawson/40PO5 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Contact Information for Kelly Lawson: Phone – 936-525-9589 E-mail – Kelly@KellyLawsonSells.com Website – www.har.com/kellylawson Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/KsueIt/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-lawson-83ab78a/ Texas Real Estate Commission Links: https://members.har.com/mhf/terms/dispBrokerInfo.cfm?sitetype=aws&cid=608962 https://www.trec.texas.gov/forms/consumer-protection-notice ~~~~~~~ Contact Marian LaSalle ~ Live Stream Show Producer ~ Digital Marketing Trainer ~Mastermind Host ~Podcaster ~ Show Host, & YouTube Content Creator https://NaturalCuriosity.Life Mastermind Group - Sign up today for Marian’s Mastermind group. This group is not like the traditional Mastermind. Yes, we share and support each other, BUT, the BIG difference is that Marian finds and teaches different software her members need to grow their businesses. Click here - https://NaturalCuriosity.Life ~~~~~~~ Contact Lady Lou Dewey ~ Show Co-Host, Creator of Custom Interviews with Lady Lou - https://www.patreon.com/thebabyboomerbabe, & YouTube Content Creator - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRaMIOP_zp77fK6zNSZKxRg ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our time together is full of fun and laughter as we talk about topics based on RESETTING our lives, living happier and healthier, increasing our prosperity, love and our outlook on life. We invite you to join us every day! You may ‘listen’ to all our Shows on your favorite Podcast platform under ‘Natural Curiosity.’ YES! You can take us with you everywhere you go! Please ‘JOIN’ our Natural Curiosity Group on Facebook. You can find all our links on our website – NaturalCuriosity.Life. P.S. A favor, please… By SUBSCRIBING you are helping us reach more people who may really need to hear our messages on inspiration, hope, self-improvement, having fun, and togetherness. And, you may click on the little bell on YT to receive ‘notifications’ of our LIVE SHOWS in your e-mail Inbox. Thanks. P.P.S. You may help us even MORE by SHARING our videos & audios with your Social Media Friends. Look for the SHARE button under the video. Please ‘be nice’ and give us a vote of confidence by clicking the little THUMBS UP or ‘LIKE’ button! BIG HUGS to YOU! LOVE YA! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/naturalcuriosity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/naturalcuriosity/support

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole are joined by Matt Burrus, Chief Communications Officer at Houston Association of REALTORS®.  Matt clears up confusion on headline news about master bedroom terminology and shares what HAR is doing to educate the real estate community on fair housing practices. Plus, they discuss iBuying, leads, and how HAR has managed to stay ahead of Zillow in their market.  Houston Association of REALTORS®: https://www.har.com/ Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Do you have a Marketeer nomination? Let us know! Connect with Byron Lazine + Nicole White on Instagram: instagram.com/byronlazine/ instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/

John Legend to Houston Association of Realtors: 'Fix the real problem’     GSE forbearance rate drops for third week       Supreme Court rules against CFPB structure  

Tornado strikes ambulance that had patient inside who was giving birth, Houston Association of Realtors will no longer use the word 'master' to describe main bedroom and bathroom, Health officials warn of possible Covid-19 exposure at Vancouver strip club, UN is 'deeply disturbed' after video of couple having sex in one of their official vehicles surfaces

Efforts to eliminate signs of racism have swept across the country. From the toppling of confederate statues to the retiring of the Aunt Jemima image by Quaker Oats, individuals and businesses are getting rid of racist symbols. The word “master” is something that’s used in the real estate world to describe the main bedroom in a house. In one city, realtors have decided to replace that word on the MLS because it “can” invoke thoughts of slavery.   The Houston Association of Realtors stopped using the words “master bedroom” and “master bathroom” on June 15th. Instead, the association is describing those rooms as “primary bedroom” and “primary bathroom.”

As the individual Top Producer at RE/MAX 1st Class, Brian Worrell, leads a Team of six, with the goal of providing unmatched real estate services.  His team strives to provide their clients high-end service to gain advantages through unique marketing techniques that have proven effective and formal negotiation training.  Brian has a degree in Marketing from the University of Houston, numerous awards from RE/MAX including the Platinum Club, and was awarded as a top 20 Rising Star by the Houston Association of Realtors.  

On this week's episode Ric and Larry sit down with Mr. Jay Bradley and Ms. Porshae' Brown of Equinox Realty Group. During the conversation Jay shares with the audience that he will be running in the upcoming Houston Association of Realtors Board of Directors election. The group also discuss the origins of Equinox Realty Group and how the organization has grown to be so successful in the Greater Houston real estate market.PrimeRealEstatePodcast.comSubscribe to the Prime Real Estate Network channel on YouTube at the link below. New episodes debut online Sunday’s at 6pm cst

Are you deploying a “Blockbuster strategy in a Netflix reality? Tristen Sutton, a Facebook ads expert, knows the ins-and-outs of how to attract and convert your ideal clients. He knows exactly what’s working right now and shares some of the biggest mistakes REALTORS®  make when it comes to social media marketing. Listen in to hear Tristen’s tip for connecting with people online during a time filled with negativity and fear - and learn how to make your next virtual open house a smashing success.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes 01:00 – Introducing Tristen, a certified Facebook ads expert who teaches REALTORS® how to use Facebook ads to attract and convert their target market 01:20 - He works with the Houston Association of Realtors to help agents reach their community 02:45 – On leveraging social media during the pandemic 03:05 - Social media is going to be your best friend right now; embrace it, so stop having a “Blockbuster strategy and a Netflix reality” 04:10 - Your reach is minimal with regular posts; you need to invest in Facebook ads, use video, and provide value 05:23 - Do video, Facebook Lives, and live tours for open houses; the best practice is to do a pre-recorded video and upload it natively on your FB page 06:40 - Then, you can repurpose that video across other channels and maximize your content 07:25 – What kind of videos are working well right now 07:30 - People are favoring videos that are about 3 minutes in length on your business page; call out and identify your market and do something different 08:05 - Invest in a little tripod and a mic; make sure the lighting quality is good, too 09:05 – Tristan’s CSIRE experience  09:20 - He sees a lot of agents deploying the “posting and hoping” strategy; it doesn’t work anymore 10:30 – What’s safe for REALTORS® during Fair Housing Month who want to target a certain market 10:35 - You can’t target based on gender, income, or zip code; you can’t violate because Facebook simply won’t let you 11:08 - You can target by address, city with a 15-mile radius, and age; Tristen teaches the valuable skill of retargeting those who click and are interested 12:15 - If you don’t serve first-time homebuyers, have a connection with someone in your area who does 13:25 - Tristen’s tip 13:45 - He’s seeing people getting disgruntled and negative online; stay positive, make people laugh, and make people feel good    14:37 - To get in contact with Tristen: text “freeguide” to 31996; it’ll lead you to a link to download a free workbook to make your own Facebook ads and put you on his email list 3 Key Points Video is queen right now on Facebook - so use it!  Don’t just “post and hope”.  Stay positive in all your messaging. People need a laugh and a smile right now.

HAR is guiding members through challenging times by protecting real estate’s status as an essential service, expanding online training, and eliminating $5 million in fees. They have learned a smarter way to operate that will continue well into the future. --- from Homes.com | Quality Leads, Faster Conversions. 12 – Hotsheet Episode | Rene Galvan, Executive Vice President, Houston Association of REALTORS

Even though financial experts don’t agree on where we’re headed economically, there are still principles that can help you improve your financial situation in any market. Today’s guest, Ryan Bokros, joins Monica to talk about some of these practical principles that you can start applying today. They cover expenses, savings, lending, the current market climate, and what you can do now to make sure you come out of this time successful.   One of the most important basic financial rules is to treat your business finances like you would your personal finances. Keep a separate checking account and a savings account, and a credit card specific to a purpose. For agents, as you start to get in touch with your expenses, go through all of your monthly fees and really identify where your money is going, and how often you are utilizing the products of those charges. If it’s not an essential part of your business, start looking here first for places to gain control. You can prioritize products or software by things that provide a benefit — making you money, or helping you stay more connected.   Ryan and Monica discuss some of the kinds of marketing and different apps people might be using where you could save money, especially during this slower time. If you can’t correlate a cost per lead to close, this would be a good place to cut costs. You also need to watch out for annual subscriptions; you can look through your credit card bills to help track these things.   Savings is an interesting discussion; a big part of savings comes back to lifestyle and how that correlates to the income that you have. Prospecting income in real estate is different because you don’t necessarily have a paycheck every two weeks. Ryan talks about a quarterly savings structure, and using more of a chunking method instead of giving a percentage of a check, for example. It is wise to keep at least a few months of cash in an emergency fund that you can access when/if needed. This will be especially important as things start to turn in the coming months. As you cut your expenses, don’t forget to save!   Today’s lending environment is very fluid, even from day to day. When giving your clients information, keep it broad. Give them enough information that they will come to you when they are ready or have questions. If you don’t have one person that you would trust to do your own mortgage, then you’re behind on being able to provide the best advice to your clients. A trusted relationship with your own lender is crucial to be able to share the best information to your clients. Ryan and Monica talk about how the big banks can help predict trends that may trickle down to smaller, local bank lenders. Keep your finger on the pulse for yourself, and also build those trusted relationships so you can supply information to your clients.   Ryan and Monica briefly touch on our current situation with the forbearance issue and deferrals. All of the banks are going to handle these differently when it comes time for people to pay these back. They talk about the likelihood of an inventory struggle coming out of this, and what consequences may follow. As agents, we don’t have to understand all of this, but we do have to understand that there is change happening that we may not fully understand yet, but that will affect us and our clients. We may need to step back and focus on advising, rather than buying or selling. This will be the difference between agents who come out successful from this time and those who don’t.   When it comes to the financial part of your business, be a learner. Be discretionary with your spending, and also intentional about your learning and where you’re getting your information. Keeping people informed can help keep anxiety low, and help clients make good decisions. As an agent or a client, make sure you are always looking at real numbers. Spend some time looking at your finances, and make sure you are set up for success.   Tweetables:   “For many of us that are in real estate, the chasm between our business expenses and our personal expenses is really close.” — Ryan   “Having that emergency fund is huge for a self-employed person because quite frankly, it helps you sleep better.’ — Monica   “The people who came out of that with successful businesses were the people who took a step back during that time and said ‘What can I do to effectively make sure that I’m the best person for the consumer right now.’” — Ryan   Guest Links:   Ryanbokros.com Financial wellness.realtor   Mint   Additional Links:   crdpodcast.com   Online learning.REALTOR for NAR Online Education Training4RE.com — List of Classroom Courses from NAR and its affiliates   CRD@REALTORS.org   Host Information: Monica Neubauer Speaker/Podcaster/REALTOR® Monica@MonicaNeubauer.com FuntentionalLiving.com FranklinTNBlog.com   Monica's Facebook Page Facebook.com/FranklinMonica   Additional Bio:   Ryan Bokros has been serving Houstonians in many aspects of the real estate industry for over 14 years. He is a practicing REALTOR® and the Director of Market Development for JP and Associates, REALTORS®. He has been recognized by the Houston Association of REALTORS® as a Top 20 Under 40 Rising Star in Real Estate. Ryan attributes much of his success to being an early adopter of technology while maintaining face-to-face relationships. He holds a belief that technology should enhance the consumer experience, not take away from it. Ryan has developed and executed in-brokerage training programs geared toward engaging the next generation of real estate professionals to understand service through technology. Using his experience as a practicing agent, Ryan has been able to give back to the industry by helping other agents be better at serving their clients. As a respected speaker and educator, Ryan has traveled North America teaching agents how to be more productive with technology tools and streamline their processes to become more efficient. Ryan also proudly serves on many levels of the National Association of REALTORS® and the Texas Association of REALTORS®. In 2019 he served as Chair of the NAR Residential Economic Issues and Trends Forum as well as a member of the Research Committee. He also led the Texas Association of REALTORS® MLS & Technology Committee as Chair for 2019.

Erin is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Houston Young Lawyers Association, Houston Association of Women Attorneys, National Association of Women Lawyers, and Ms. JD.In addition, Erin contributed to the ABA Best Practices for Combating Sex-Based Harassment in the Legal Profession. You can purchase a copy at the American Bar Association's E-Store.

Every day, as part of his daily routine, Inman founder Brad Inman texts and talks with many of the most important people in the real estate industry. Now, in these unprecedented times, he's making some of those conversations public to share with you, the Inman community. Welcome to Brad Inman's Daily Dispatch with Bob Hale, CEO of Houston Association of Realtors, and Margy Grant, CEO of Florida Realtors.

Being a broker and real estate agent requires a whole lot than a license to sell because it is also about being experienced and well trusted by clients. As a seasoned broker himself, Russell Simmons teaches on how you can map out your life as an agent or broker and be able to go on vacations with all the passive income that you have. One of the things he recommends to enjoy this kind of life is by being a member of organizations like the Houston Association of Realtors. A member of HAR for 41 years, Russell shares his experience working with HAR by his side. In this episode, learn why agents should own properties, how investors can respect them as agents, and how you can protest taxes.

In 2016 Logan earned her Real Estate License in Texas and has become a popular and successful real estate in the Lone Star State who provides world class service, and has built a reputation for her professionalism, attention to detail and her devotion to her client’s success. She is a member of the Houston Association of Realtors, the Texas Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. In addition to her crown and real estate credentials, she is also a successful fitness model.

Amanda Van Deusen with the Houston Association of Professional Landmen talking about their luncheons and the conference!

This month's special guest is Marlisa Briggs, Executive Director of the North Houston Association. Today Marlisa shares about an upcoming bond election that came about as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. She also discusses the different economic development topics that their Development Trends Committee discusses, including economic forecasting, Rail Within Reach, and linking transportation and economic development.

As Peter Parker will tell you, great power comes with great responsibility. And there is little doubt that NAR has a great deal of power. With Bob Goldberg at the helm, many have anticipated a ‘kinder, gentler NAR,’ an organization that rules with a warm embrace rather than an iron fist—serving its membership with open discussion and greater transparency. Does the recent drama over the dues increase demonstrate a more-of-the-same-old approach from NAR leadership? Or is the perceived crisis around the budget an overreaction? Is there evidence that the culture at NAR is really changing for the better?   Rob and Greg are back in the ring on the heels of the REALTORS midyear legislative meeting, going toe to toe over the recent controversy around NAR spending. They start with an overview of what went down, beginning with the Houston Association of REALTORS opposition piece in Inmanand the subsequent op-ed credited to Jim Harrison of MLSListings. Rob and Greg walk us through the retractions, rebuttals and apologies that followed as well as the board of director’s vote in DC.   Rob offers his take on NAR budget priorities, sharing the questions he has around spending on things like zipLogix, RPR and advertising to protect the REALTOR brand. He goes on to discuss the way NAR handled the spending controversy, framing it as a missed opportunity to embrace opposition as a catalyst for discussion rather than ruling with an iron fist—which may discourage membership from speaking up in the future. Greg offers his defense of NAR, pointing out that the SMART Budget Initiativeis clearly outlined NAR’s website and citing member engagement as an incredibly complex issue. Listen in for Rob’s insight around NAR’s responsibility to its members and decide whether NAR is, indeed, using its power for good.   What’s Discussed:    The Houston Association of REALTORS’ opposition to the dues increase How the controversial op-ed credited to Jim Harrison went too far The questions around NAR’s spending on zipLogix, RPR and advertising The line items Rob would like to see NAR prioritize in its budget Advocacy Professionalism Greg’s perspective that there is no evidence of an NAR crisis How NAR might have handled the spending controversy differently Could have offered ‘warm embrace’ Opposition as catalyst for discussion NAR’s postponement of the 2.5% annual dues increase Rob’s take that NAR’s iron fist will discourage others from speaking up Rob’s concern about the lack of explanation regarding NAR spending Greg’s defense of NAR as being more transparent than ever before SMART Initiativeoutlines spending objectives Elizabeth presented proposed budget at T3 Communication with membership is difficult Rob’s belief that NAR’s power gives them a higher level of responsibility   Resources:   Houston Association of REALTORS Member Survey HAR’s Dues Increase Opposition Piece in Inman Jim Harrison’s Op-Ed in Inman HAR’s Apology Harrison’s Apology NAR’s SMART Budget Initiative Rob’s ‘Crisis and Opportunity’ Blog Post   Our Sponsors: Cloud Agent Suite The Red Dot   Connect with Rob and Greg:   Rob’s Website Greg’s Website Email gregrobertson@gmail.com  

Have you ever thought about owning a vacation home in Mexico but have been afraid to pull the trigger?  Is there Title Insurance? Concerned how you as a foreigner can own ocean front property in Mexico? How does the Mexican Corporation system of land ownership work? Can the Mexican Government take my property after I close? How do real estate taxes work? What happens when I am not there, can squatters take my property? How are capital gains computed on the sale of real estate? What are closing costs like? This is where my next guest comes in… Mitch Creekmore: The head of Multinational Business Development @ Stewart Title Guaranty Company. Mitch is a licensed Texas real estate broker and has been a Certified International Property Specialist with over thirty years of commercial and residential real estate experience. Creekmore has written a plethora of articles on international real estate as well as authored two books entitled Cashing in on a Second Home in Mexico and Cashing in on a Second Home in Central America. He is a member of the international advisory groups for the Arizona-Mexico Commission, the Texas Association of Realtors and the Houston Association of Realtors.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Concept of the Divine Series A Hunger for Wholeness Ilia Delio in conversation with Bill Kerley Ilia Delio, a Franciscan Sister of Washington, DC, who bridges the spheres of science and religion shared her personal concept of the Divine and how that has changed over time, as she moved from a scientist in academia to a nun within the Catholic Church. She discussed how her spiritual belief system has informed her own evolution and contributions to her community. Following her lecture, Delio engaged in a rich conversation with Houston counselor and spiritual teacher Bill Kerley, as they delve into Delio’s most recent insights on the spiritual evolution of human beings in the age of technology from her forthcoming book A Hunger for Wholeness: Soul, Space, and Transcendence. This program was made possible in part with a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Program Participants: Ilia Delio, OSF is a Franciscan Sister of Washington, DC and American theologian specializing in the area of science and religion, with interests in evolution, physics and neuroscience and the import of these for theology. Ilia currently holds the Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair in Theology at Villanova University, and is the author of seventeen books including Care for Creation (coauthored with Keith Warner and Pamela Woods) which won two Catholic Press Book Awards in 2009, first place for social concerns and second place in spirituality. Her book The Emergent Christ won a third place Catholic Press Book Award in 2011 for the area of Science and Religion. Her recent books include The Unbearable Wholeness of Being: God, Evolution and the Power of Love (Orbis, 2013), which received the 2014 Silver Nautilus Book Award and a third place Catholic Press Association Award for Faith and Science. Bill Kerley is a psychological and spiritual teacher using Jungian insights to help achieve personal and relational growth. In addition to his private practice as a counselor and spiritual director, Kerley has been an instructor at Baylor College of Medicine where he taught "at risk" heart patients the beliefs and behaviors necessary to enhance and prolong their lives. Kerley is past president of both the Houston Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and the National Speakers Association, Houston Chapter. A great deal of his energy goes into writing and giving “life talks” designed to contribute to individual psychological and spiritual growth. He does this at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church where he has been on the staff for many years.

#SHOWNOTES Yesterday I had a wonderful opportunity to listen to "iBuyers: The Value of Convenience?" at the October 19th, 2017 HAR Engage event put on by the Houston Association of Realtors where Bob Hale interviewed Glenn Kelman of Redfin, Eric Wu of Opendoor, and Curt Beardsley of Zillow. I came away with a lot of new knowledge and hopefully you do too. Jordan Marie Schilleci, REALTOR® Beth Ferester & Company Jordan@rewithjo.com

Good Morning Y'all, Yesterday was such an amazing day. I am sitting here writing this, and have yet to turn the microphone on. I am not sure I will be recording my segments today. I am pretty damn exciting about yesterday. As you know, I attended HAR Engage here in Houston, TX (the metropolis I live outside of). Bob Hale is our current president of HAR. As President and CEO of the Houston Association of REALTORS® since 1988, Bob’s vision and drive have made HAR.com a household brand in the greater Houston area and the most frequently visited website for Houston real estate. HAR has grown to become the largest trade association in Houston and the second largest local REALTOR® association in the country with more than 36,000 members. The website recently expanded to cover the entire state of Texas, which provides even more exposure for member listings. What I have to say about Bob Hale is that dude has #CLOUT! He and the many other faces behind HAR Engage, Lori Carper and Christ Borden, to acknowledge a couple, managed to get us some amazing speakers and a wonderful Q&A panel. I think today's #5AMDESK podcast is going to be just talking about the event, what I got out of it, who spoke, and what they spoke about. This will work out well, because it is raining outside, and my #MOMLIFE duties will start earlier today, plus, I slept well for 5 hours, then couldn't sleep for 3, yes THREE, hours, before finally get a couple hours of fragmented sleep, so needless to say, I rather not spend all morning on my podcast.. I got places to be today.. Today I will do #YTT, #TODAYSGOALS, #RECENTPURCHASE, #WHATIAMREADING, and leave out the Let's Talk Real Estate and Q&A segments of the show. To the shoooooow notes.. #SHOWNOTES | #SEGMENTS MY LIFE #YTT [Yesterday.. HAR Engage: Check out the Instagram and Facebook for a few pictures of the event.  #GIRLCRUSH & #MENTOR & #BADASS :: Jenelle Issaacson #BADASS & #LEADER:: Nobu Hata #SOSWEET & #FUNNY :: Richard Oritz #KNOWLEDGABLE & #AROCK :: Jeremy Conoway Also got to listen to and meet :: Glenn Kelman, Eric Wu, and Curt Beardsley. While they were super informative, I tried to have a conversation with one of them afterwards about something they seemed really passionate about, and I just left the conversation unsure of what he meant exactly. I did a little research about what he was complaining about, and noticed, that he is worst than the company he complained about. It was a little odd. You can hear that Q&A here: https://soundcloud.com/jordanschilleci/acupwithjo-myearstoyours-qa-on-ibuyers-with-redfin-open-door-zillow-oct19-harengage. Went to bed early. Today.. Upload #MYEARSTOYOURS with The Panel and #POCUMENTING with Arisela Shaw. Take kids to school. Office meeting. #POCUMENTING. Meeting. Home. Tomorrow: Showing a house at noon. Attending a Wedding.] #TODAYSGOALS [Focus on office meeting and office tasks. Create an updated action plan for my business. Shop for our anniversary that is tomorrow!] LET’S TALK REAL ESTATE #HOUSECRUSH | Skipping today. #MARKETUPDATE | Skipping today. Read the National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics! Lol.   Q&A #MOMLIFE | Skipping today. #REALTORLIFE | Skipping today. #BUSINESS | Skipping today.   MISC. #RECENTPURCHASE | Monat: Renew Shampoo, Restore Leave-In Conditioner. Revitalize Conditioner. Balance Mask. Rejuvabeads Split End Mender. shaw.monat.com #WHATIAMREADING | The Fifth Agreement   Love y’all.

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Rob Cook recently received the “2015 Realtor of the Year” award from the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) which has over 32,000 members. While anyone would be ecstatic to receive an accolade of this magnitude, this is 1 more title

As President of McKenzie Drake, Suzanne Carpenter has a clear vision ... build a growing enterprise geared toward providing local, national, and international clients the right housing solutions. Suzanne began shaping this vision when she founded McKenzie Drake in 2009 after building a successful career in delivering relocation services to Fortune 500 companies and their employees at a previous firm. Suzanne is highly regarded for her expertise in nationwide Corporate Relocation, apartment leasing, and real estate services. She also is a subject-matter expert in expatriates and addressing the issues that often arise in an international relocation. Suzanne works tirelessly to promote a company culture that strives to redefine what customers expect in the relocation process. Suzanne strongly believes in face-to-face customer relationships while leveraging today's popular technology and social media outlets ... all designed to deliver McKenzie Drake clients the best relocation solution and experience possible. Her dedication and personal commitment to her clients 24/7 has cemented Suzanne's reputation as a leader in the corporate relocation industry. Suzanne's customer-centric focus, combined with her excellent work ethic and positive attitude make her a professional from start to finish. Suzanne, a native Houstonian, has been a Licensed Real Estate Agent since 2001 and earned her Brokers License in 2005. She also has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Communications from the University of Houston. Suzanne is a member of the Houston Association of Realtors, Houston Apartment Association, Corporate Relocation Providers Association, Employment Relocation Council, The Greater Houston Partnership, and numerous other industry associations.

I have been in real estate in the Katy/Houston area for more than 15 years. It is my core-belief that the most important factors in a real estate transaction are communication and trust. Here are a few reasons why people trust me, as their Realtor, to help them make their largest lifetime purchase: * Successfully marketed and sold 300+ area properties. * Closed over $50 million in sales. * Extremely knowledgeable about the area market, schools, and market influences. * Have an excellent record of selling listings for over 98% of asking price. * Founder and leader of the Houston Mastermind Small Group with Buffini and Company for over 10 years. This is a group dedicated to excellence in performance, ethics and customer satisfaction. I have personally mentored 30+ agents. * Member: National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors. * Relocation Specialist. * I am 100% referral based. Your satisfaction is critical to my business. * Always available to you for advice or answers even long after the transaction. As an agent I find that my strength is in listening carefully to my client's needs. When I work with a buyer, seller or investor, I make it my highest priority to be a strong negotiator and get them the best possible agreement on the house they choose, or the offer they accept. Selling your home requires a unique plan tailored to your home. I will bring my proven expertise to you to provide a roadmap of the best solution for your specific needs. Whether you are moving across town, or moving here from across the country, as your “Hans-On” Realtor, I commit to you expertise, excellence, dedication and personal attention to make this experience enjoyable and low-stress!

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The Guest⁣Ariana Pareja is an entrepreneur, investor, and founder with over 18 years of business experience in starting, operating, and exiting three SMB businesses. Ariana's primary expertise has centered around recruiting, training, and growing enterprise sales teams. Ariana Pareja attended George Washington University School of Business and is currently serving as President and Co-founder of the Pareja Family Foundation whose mission is to provide disadvantaged women and minorities a career in tech. Pareja is a mentor for the Venture Mentoring Team a non-profit dedicated to fostering the South Florida start-up community and SCORE.org In addition to mentoring, and consulting start-ups, Ariana has routinely spoken at several industry conferences & Establishments such as DEV CON 2022, Consensus 2022, IT EXPO, Nova Southeastern University, George Washington University, Harvard Business School South Florida's Pitch Competitions, MRED, Houston Association of Realtors, Miami Association of Realtors, MIBOR Association of Realtors, on the subjects of Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Fundraising and sits on the boards of minority-led startups.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/arianapareja/     https://www.facebook.com/arianadpareja/     https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianapareja/     ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/  BABBEL - https://babbel.com/ (Code: Success Story)➡️ Talking Points⁣00:00 - Intro03:03 - Ariana Pareja's Origin Story and Entrepreneurial Journey08:15 - Key Factors Behind Ariana's Success13:47 - Strategies for Achieving Professional Goals on a Budget16:33 - Building and Selling a Business: Ariana's Experience19:50 - The Importance of Building a Business to Sell22:59 - Raising Money: Lessons Learned28:25 - Realities After Exiting a Business and Future Focus35:38 - The Meaning of Impact in Entrepreneurship39:28 - Working with Women to Secure Investment44:00 - Career Mapping: Ariana's Advice51:48 - Course Benefits: Knowledge and Skills for Entrepreneurs53:34 - Top Strategies for Acquiring Initial Customers and Reaching One Million in Revenue56:30 - Revenue Split Considerations for B2B Products58:58 - Key Considerations for Scaling a Business1:01:32 - Evaluating the Impact of Team and Support on Experienced Individuals1:02:15 - Culture Building for Entrepreneurs1:03:21 - Taking a Business from One Million to Ten Million in Revenue1:04:41 - Managing the Dark Side of Entrepreneurship1:11:55 - Coping with Stress as an Entrepreneur1:14:08 - Finding Alignment with a Supportive Partner1:17:12 - Ariana's Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs1:18:30 - Connecting with Ariana Pareja1:19:29 - Ariana's Definition of SuccessAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy