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302: Explaining Real Estate in a Recession

Release Date: 05/19/2025

319: The Realtor Control Freak Survival Guide

Hustle Humbly Podcast

Are you obsessing over that listing that just won’t sell? Feeling like a failure even though you’ve done everything you possibly can for your clients? This episode is your mindset reset. We’re getting honest about the hard truth so many Realtors need to hear: you can’t control everything. The current market is weird, unpredictable, and frankly, a little rude. And if you’re tying your value and self-worth to outcomes you can’t control — like a closing happening or not — then you’re setting yourself up for burnout. Inspired by real conversations with stressed-out agents, our...

318: Death, Drama, and Deals: Wild Real Estate Stories

Hustle Humbly Podcast

What do serial killers, mothballs, lawsuits, and staircases to nowhere have in common? Yep. They’ve all made an appearance in the world of real estate. In this fun twist from our usual mindset or strategy-based content, we’re diving into the craziest, weirdest, and sometimes most horrifying real estate stories we’ve ever heard (or experienced). Some stories are viral legends — and we investigate whether they’re actually true or total internet myths. Others? Straight from real agents, and totally real (unfortunately). We promise you’ll laugh, cringe, and maybe side-eye your next...

317: Realtor Safety Month: Scams, Showings, and Survival

Hustle Humbly Podcast

Ever felt a little uneasy walking into a showing alone? This one’s for y’all. It’s Realtor Safety Month, and we’re not here to give you a snoozy lecture; we’re telling REAL stories from our time in the field, including a downright chilling personal experience that’s forever changed how we approach safety. In this episode, we’re getting honest about the scary stuff: being targeted by strangers, unsettling showings, and the sneaky ways scammers are taking advantage of Realtors and clients. It’s not about fear; it’s about awareness and professionalism. Because safety...

316: How to Make Your Database Work

Hustle Humbly Podcast

Is your database collecting dust while you chase another shiny lead? This episode is the mindset reset you didn’t know you needed. We know the word database might not sound fun or flashy, but trust us; this is the foundation of your business. If you’ve been avoiding working on your database because it feels “salesy,” overwhelming, or just plain boring, this is your episode. We’re breaking down how your database isn’t a static list. It’s alive, y’all, just like sourdough starter (seriously). You have to feed it, prune it, and use it if you want it to work. This is not a...

315: Navigating Negotiations & Communication with Buyers & Sellers

Hustle Humbly Podcast

Feeling stuck between representing your client and not looking crazy with the co-op agent? This episode is for you. We’re hearing from a lot of y’all lately that you are feeling lost when it comes to presenting low offers, rough repair requests, and those fun times when your clients want you to ask for things that make zero sense. If you are nodding your head; you’re not alone. In today’s chat, we’re diving deep into the art of negotiating, communicating clearly, and most importantly, setting and managing client expectations in this shifting market. Whether it’s an offer you're...

314: The Real Estate Social Media Dilemma

Hustle Humbly Podcast

Can you really be yourself online and still be seen as a professional? Before you scrub your personal life off the internet as part of your real estate initiation, listen in as we tackle one of the most common (and most paralyzing) social media questions: Should I have two accounts—one for business and one for personal? This isn’t just a tech question. It’s a mindset one. We’ve seen so many agents struggle with how much of their real life to share. Should you talk about your hobbies? Even if it’s super niche? Surely people don’t want to hear about my obsession with whale watching...

313: What You Need to Know About Houses

Hustle Humbly Podcast

You’re standing in an open house, sweating in a blazer, and someone asks how many HVAC units are in the home. Cue the internal panic. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most relatable questions we’ve ever received: How much do I actually need to know about houses to be a good Realtor? Spoiler alert: more than “I’ll find out for you” on repeat, but less than a licensed contractor. Whether you're brand new or years in, this episode will help you figure out where the gaps are in your knowledge, how to fill them, and what your clients really expect from you. We share our own...

312: Commission Conversations You Need to Be Ready For

Hustle Humbly Podcast

Ever been asked—by a client or another agent—to cut your commission mid-deal? Or worse, right before closing? It’s happening more and more, and in this episode we’re sharing how to respond, how to prepare, and how to protect your paycheck without losing your professionalism (or your cool). Inspired by multiple messages and agent stories, we’re diving into what we’re calling the age of commission cutting. We’re not talking about negotiating commission upfront—we’re talking about after you’ve already agreed to terms, done the work, and someone wants you to just... give some...

311: Tips for Peaceful Partings in Real Estate

Hustle Humbly Podcast

What happens when a client blindsides you and hires someone else? Or when your favorite sellers decide to "hit the button" on Zillow without you? In this episode, we’re talking all about how to keep your cool, preserve your relationships, and show up with professionalism—even when your heart gets broken. We’ve all been there. A past client lists their home without calling you. A buyer you’ve poured into suddenly ghosts you. A friend uses someone else. Ouch. The gut punch is real, but what you do next matters even more than what just happened. Peaceful partings aren’t always easy, but...

310: The Four Core Systems Every Realtor Needs

Hustle Humbly Podcast

Let’s be honest: when was the last time you checked if your business systems were actually working? This week, we’re giving y’all a special sneak peek into one of our monthly Hustle Humbly Community live calls, and this one was just too good to keep to ourselves. We did a full systems audit together and broke down the four core systems every Realtor needs to run a smooth, sustainable business. Whether you’re overwhelmed by tech, struggling to follow up, or just wondering why things feel so clunky, this episode will help you figure out what needs to grow, and what needs to go. Here’s...

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Feeling confused about what’s going on with the market, interest rates, and the economy? You’re not alone—and this episode is here to help.

In this jam-packed episode, we’re putting on our glasses and going back to school for a real estate-friendly crash course in ECON 101. But don’t worry, we’re breaking it all down in plain English. If you've been struggling to answer your clients' questions about the market, inflation, interest rates, or why nothing feels “normal” anymore—this one's for you.

Alissa channels her inner professor (Cliff bar and lemonade iced tea in hand) and walks us through three big economic concepts that are impacting real estate right now: recession, interest rates, and tariffs. We talk about how to prepare your clients—and yourself—for a shifting market, what data actually matters, and why understanding these financial factors makes you a more confident and professional Realtor.

We cover:

What a recession actually is—and why it’s hard to define

How real estate behaves differently than other investments during downturns
Why interest rates aren’t dropping like everyone expected

How the 10-year Treasury bond is impacting mortgage rates
The ripple effect of tariffs on building costs and buyer behavior
What seasoned agents need to do differently during market slowdowns

Whether you’re brand new, still finding your footing, or feeling the sting of a slower season, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on—and how to stay strong, professional, and prepared for what’s next.