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June 11, 2025

Melissa Balestra: Expanding Your Circle of Influence in Real Estate

Melissa Balestra: Expanding Your Circle of Influence in Real Estate In Episode 98 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, I sat down with Melissa “Missy” Balestra, a powerhouse Realtor based in Nassau County, Florida. Known for her resul…

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June 11, 2025

How Top St. Augustine Agent Julia Almstead Achieves Real Estate Excellence

How Top St. Augustine Agent Julia Almstead Achieves Real Estate Excellence In the highly competitive world of Florida real estate, few agents have earned the respect and results that Julia Almstead has. As a top-producing Realtor with over 12 years…

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May 31, 2025

Savannah Johnson: From Jacksonville Native to Sotheby’s Powerhouse in Northeast Florida

Savannah Johnson: From Jacksonville Native to Sotheby’s Powerhouse in Northeast Florida🎙️ Episode 152 | Real Estate Excellence Podcast Savannah Johnson (formerly Dougherty) is more than just a name in real estate—she’s quickly bec…

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May 31, 2025

Christina McIntosh on Setting Expectations, Empowering Teams & Leading with Clarity

Christina McIntosh on Setting Expectations, Empowering Teams & Leading with Clarity In Episode 151 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes sits down with Christina McIntosh, a seasoned real estate professional and dynamic team l…

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May 31, 2025

Brit O’Donoghue: How to Grow Your Real Estate Network and Influence

Brit O’Donoghue: How to Grow Your Real Estate Network and Influence In episode 150 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes welcomes Brit O'Donoghue, a seasoned business developer at Landmark Title and a well-known speaker in the No…

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May 31, 2025

Jordan Hooten: Scaling Real Estate and Beyond With a Strategic Mindset

🎯 Jordan Hooten: Scaling Real Estate and Beyond With a Strategic Mindset Welcome to another powerhouse episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast with host Tracy Hayes. Episode 153 spotlights Jordan Hooten, a rising star in real estate who&rsquo…

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May 31, 2025

Tom Reber: Leadership Lessons from the Mortgage Arena to Real Estate Excellence

Tom Reber: Leadership Lessons from the Mortgage Arena to Real Estate Excellence On Episode 154 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes welcomes powerhouse leader and mortgage industry entrepreneur Tom Reber. Known for his sharp lead…

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May 31, 2025

From Loan Officer to Mortgage Brokerage Boss

From Loan Officer to Mortgage Brokerage Boss: John Jurkovich’s Blueprint for Success Launching your own mortgage brokerage sounds exciting—but without a game plan, most will fail. In Episode 155 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, mo…

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May 31, 2025

Patti Ketcham on Real Estate Lawsuits, Commission Changes, and the Future of the Industry

Patti Ketcham on Real Estate Lawsuits, Commission Changes, and the Future of the Industry "Miss Florida Real Estate" Patti Ketcham joins Tracy Hayes on the Real Estate Excellence Podcast to unpack one of the most controversial topics facing the rea…

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May 31, 2025

Angi Bell: From Goals to Greatness

Angi Bell: From Goals to Greatness – How This Top Jacksonville Agent Creates a Purpose-Driven Real Estate Career 🎙️ Real Estate Excellence Podcast | Episode 157🌐 www.tracyhayespodcast.com/157🏡 Featured on TopJacksonvilleAgents.com🔍 Smart sear…

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May 31, 2025

Lance Barnett: Impact Over Ego – How This Jacksonville Realtor Delivers Real Results

Lance Barnett: Impact Over Ego – How This Jacksonville Realtor Delivers Real Results 🎙️ Welcome back to the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! In Episode 158, host Tracy Hayes sits down with Lance Barnett, a respected Realtor based in Jacksonvil…

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May 31, 2025

Playing the Field with Jake Dixon

Playing the Field with Jake Dixon: What Baseball Teaches Us About Becoming a Top Jacksonville Real Estate Agent If you're looking to become a Top Jacksonville real estate agent, you need more than just hustle—you need strategy, mental toughne…

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May 31, 2025

Sofie Gordon: Master Connector and Top Realtor in Northeast Florida

Sofie Gordon: Master Connector and Top Realtor in Northeast Florida In Episode 162 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes sits down with the powerhouse realtor Sofie Gordon, one of the top real estate agents in Jacksonville, St. Au…

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May 31, 2025

Mercedes St. George: Top Jacksonville Agent and Home Flipping Powerhouse

Mercedes St. George: Top Jacksonville Agent and Home Flipping Powerhouse Welcome back to the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, where we spotlight the top real estate professionals in Northeast Florida. In Episode 161, host Tracy Hayes sits down with …

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May 31, 2025

Elaine Morgin: Serving Veterans with Purpose and Precision

Elaine Morgin: Serving Veterans with Purpose and Precision 🎙 Real Estate Excellence Podcast | Episode 160🔗 www.tracyhayespodcast.com/160 In this special edition of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes welcomes Elaine Morgin, a Cold…

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May 31, 2025

Cindy Browning: Why Smart Investors Hire a Property Management Expert

Cindy Browning: Why Smart Investors Hire a Property Management Expert 🎙 Real Estate Excellence Podcast | Episode 258🌐 www.tracyhayespodcast.com/258 If you're a real estate investor, landlord, or property manager looking to scale your operations an…

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May 31, 2025

Cindy James: From Six Sigma to Sold – How This Real Estate Pro Built a Career on Process, Purpose, and People

🏡 Cindy James: From Six Sigma to Sold – How This Real Estate Pro Built a Career on Process, Purpose, and People 🎙️ Episode 269 – Real Estate Excellence Podcast Welcome to another powerful episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, …

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May 26, 2025

Sarah Olson: Nocatees Real Estate Mentor Changing the Game for Northeast Florida Agents

Sarah Olson: Nocatee’s Real Estate Mentor Changing the Game for Northeast Florida Agents 🎙️ Episode 268 – Real Estate Excellence Podcast Sarah Olson isn’t just a top-producing Realtor in Northeast Florida—she’s a powe…

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May 26, 2025

Kimberly Waterhouse: From the U.S. Marine Corps to Top Jacksonville Real Estate Authority

Kimberly Waterhouse: From the U.S. Marine Corps to Top Jacksonville Real Estate Authority 🎙 Episode 266 – Real Estate Excellence Podcast Welcome back to the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, where we feature the most elite professionals in rea…

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May 26, 2025

Tiffany Freeman: From Transaction Mastermind to Top Jacksonvill

Tiffany Freeman: From Transaction Mastermind to Top Jacksonville Realtor 🎙️ Episode 267 – Real Estate Excellence Podcast Tiffany Freeman didn’t take the traditional route to becoming a Top Jacksonville Agent—and that’s exac…

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May 16, 2025

Why REAL Brokerage Is the Future of Real Estate

Why REAL Brokerage Is the Future of Real Estate | Gigi Urbanski & Mike Rolewicz | Episode 265 🎧 Listen now: tracyhayespodcast.com/265📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7V4Y9OzKQv4 Welcome back to the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, where w…

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May 14, 2025

Jessica Mendez & Joel Gonzalez | Real 4 Jax Team – Top Jacksonville Agents Who Lead with Heart

  Jessica Mendez & Joel Gonzalez | Real 4 Jax Team – Top Jacksonville Agents Who Lead with Heart 📍 Featured on Episode 264 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast🎧 Listen now: https://tracyhayespodcast.com/264📺 Watch on YouTube: https…

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May 6, 2025

Gelkys Delgado: From Teen Dreamer to Multi-Market Investor

Gelkys Delgado: From Teen Dreamer to Multi-Market Investor How This South Florida Powerhouse Built a Real Estate Empire — One Cold Call at a Time 📍 Featured on Episode 259 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast🎧 Watch now: https://youtu.be/0j…

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May 6, 2025

Corey Hasting: Leading With Vision at Engel & Völkers First Coast

Corey Hasting: Leading With Vision at Engel & Völkers First Coast Top Jacksonville & St. Augustine Broker Shares the Keys to Thriving in Luxury Real Estate 📍 Featured on Episode 263 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast🎧 Watch now: ht…

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