Keeping It Real Podcast

Welcome to another episode of YouTube Lab with Sarah Maslowski.

In this episode, Sarah sits down with Northern Michigan agent and coach Gino D’Angelo to discuss how he built a thriving real estate business through YouTube in a small resort market. Gino shares his journey from spending heavily on Zillow leads to generating consistent, high-quality inbound clients from simple, affordable video content. They break down his first 90 days on YouTube, the evolution of his setup, and why small-market agents actually have a powerful advantage.

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Sarah Maslowski can be reached at hello@keypointhomesgroup.com and +1(470) 577-6472.

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Welcome to our series “Coffee Talks with Tim and D.J.”

In this episode of Coffee Talks, Tim and D.J. break down why 72% of buyers are now finding homes on their own and how the “MLS trap” is quietly eroding the value of buyer’s agents. They introduce the Four Doors System (expired/withdrawn listings, FSBOs, hyper-specific handwritten letters, and agent-to-agent networking) to create a parallel market of off-MLS opportunities. By investing just about 90 minutes a week, agents can keep buyers from drifting, uncover hidden inventory, and add an extra closing per month in low-inventory markets.

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Emma closed over $6 million her first year as a real estate agent. Then her grandfather died, and everything she had built started to feel impossible. She arrived at this conversation burned out, stuck in negative self-talk, and unsure if she could become the agent she used to be.

In the debut episode of Breakthrough with Michael, Emma uncovers what has actually been weighing on her, where her drive went, and how her grandfather’s memory fits into the work she does now.

No scripts. No lead generation tactics. A conversation about what’s underneath the numbers when an agent loses their footing.

Ready to break through what’s holding you back? Apply now for your chance to be coached live on the show. Spots are limited to just one agent per month, so don’t wait – apply today.

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Sign up for a personal breakthrough session with Michael Opyd here.

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Welcome to our monthly feature Learn With A Lender with Austin Clarence.

In this episode, Austin breaks down the upcoming Federal Reserve leadership change and what it could mean for interest rates and market volatility. Austin unpacks the often-misunderstood relationship between Fed policy and mortgage rates, while diving into practical strategies investors are using in today’s market, including DSCR loans, LLC structuring, and creative rate buydowns. Next, Austin explores how to find and build relationships with real estate investor clients through platforms like BiggerPockets and networking with financial professionals. Last, Austin covers powerful tax strategies such as depreciation and cost segregation, and how investors are continuing to scale rental portfolios even in a higher-rate environment.

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Austin Clarence can be reached at +1 650-906-2376 and aclarence@nexalending.com.

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Kristy Nakamura shares how she built a relationship and referral-based business, with a special focus on serving military families and multi-generational households in Hawaii. Kristy breaks down how she uses VA loans, seller credits, and strategic structuring to help clients build long-term wealth through real estate, even in a high-cost market. Kristy also reveals how she and her husband Austin divide roles in their husband-and-wife team and leverage AI to scale marketing, CMAs, and daily operations.

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Kristy Nakamura can be reached at (808) 829-6819 and kristy@kahomegroup.com.

This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.