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Nov. 8, 2025

Stevie Rutherford: From Rock Bottom to Real Estate Powerhouse

Stevie Rutherford: From Rock Bottom to Real Estate Powerhouse

Title: Meet Stevie Rutherford: From Rock Bottom to Real Estate Powerhouse | Real Estate Excellence PodcastIntroWhen I finally got Stevie Rutherford (formerly Hahn) in the studio for Episode 38, it felt like a long-overdue moment. I had been follow…

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Nov. 8, 2025

Kelly Delucia: Northeast Florida's Premier Listing Agent

Kelly Delucia: Northeast Florida's Premier Listing Agent

Meet Kelly Delucia: Northeast Florida's Premier Listing Agent | Real Estate Excellence PodcastWhen I think about top-tier listing agents in Northeast Florida, one name consistently rises to the top: Kelly Delucia. In Episode 33 of the Real Estate …

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Nov. 8, 2025

Patti Ketcham: Miss Florida Real Estate

Patti Ketcham: Miss Florida Real Estate

Meet Patti Ketcham: Miss Florida Real Estate | Real Estate Excellence PodcastPatti Ketcham isn't just a name in Florida real estate. She's an icon. In Episode 34 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down wi…

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Nov. 7, 2025

Elizabeth Elliott: St. Augustine's Most Determined Realtor

Elizabeth Elliott: St. Augustine's Most Determined Realtor

Meet Elizabeth Elliott: St. Augustine's Most Determined Realtor | Real Estate Excellence PodcastWhen you think of real estate agents with grit, strategy, and heart, Elizabeth "Liz" Elliott is in a class of her own. In Episode 147 of the Real Estat…

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Nov. 7, 2025

Beth Ruggeri: Real Estate Leader in St. Augustine Beach

Beth Ruggeri: Real Estate Leader in St. Augustine Beach

Meet Beth Ruggeri: Real Estate Leader in St. Augustine Beach | Real Estate Excellence PodcastAs the host of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, I'm lucky to sit down with some of the most influential names in our industry. Episode 31 was no except…

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Nov. 6, 2025

Erika Elliott & Dawna Cantway: Northeast Florida's Mother-Daughter Power Team

Erika Elliott & Dawna Cantway: Northeast Florida's Mother-Daughter Power Team

Meet Erika Elliott & Dawna Cantway: Northeast Florida's Mother-Daughter Power Team | Real Estate Excellence PodcastWhen you think of powerhouse real estate leadership in Northeast Florida, the dynamic duo of Erika Elliott and Dawna Cantway at …

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Nov. 6, 2025

Amy Ransdell: Elevating Atlanta Agents with Coaching, Strategy & Systems

Amy Ransdell: Elevating Atlanta Agents with Coaching, Strategy & Systems

Meet Amy Ransdell: Elevating Atlanta Agents with Coaching, Strategy & Systems | Real Estate Excellence Podcast Ep. 30Welcome to another standout feature from the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! I'm Tracy Hayes, and in Episode 30, I had the abs…

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Nov. 5, 2025

Carrie Heustis: Top Jacksonville Real Estate Pro

Carrie Heustis: Top Jacksonville Real Estate Pro

Meet Carrie Heustis: Top Jacksonville Real Estate Pro | Real Estate Excellence PodcastCarrie Heustis isn’t just a real estate agent—she’s a powerhouse in Jacksonville real estate, balancing family life with high-volume success an…

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Nov. 5, 2025

Gigi Urbanski: Visionary Realtor in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra

Gigi Urbanski: Visionary Realtor in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra

Meet Angela Gigi Urbanski: Visionary Realtor in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra & St. Augustine | Real Estate Excellence PodcastWelcome to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, where I get the chance to highlight the movers, shakers…

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Nov. 3, 2025

Samantha Cox: Visionary Behind OpSuite

Samantha Cox: Visionary Behind OpSuite

Meet Samantha Cox: Visionary Behind OpSuite | Real Estate Excellence Podcast Ep. 209When I sat down with Samantha Cox on Episode 209 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, I knew our conversation would be different. Samantha isn’t a Realtor …

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Nov. 3, 2025

Michael Curet: Ponte Vedra's Oceanfront Expert

Michael Curet: Ponte Vedra's Oceanfront Expert

Title: Meet Michael Curet: Ponte Vedra's Oceanfront Expert | Real Estate Excellence PodcastIntroWelcome back to the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! I’m Tracy Hayes, and today I’m thrilled to introduce you to an agent who defines what i…

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Nov. 1, 2025

Taylor Allen: From NFL Cheerleader to Jacksonville's Top Realtor

Taylor Allen: From NFL Cheerleader to Jacksonville's Top Realtor

Meet Taylor Allen: From NFL Cheerleader to Jacksonville's Top Realtor | Real Estate Excellence PodcastWhen I sat down with Taylor Allen for Episode 199 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, I knew this was going to be a special one. Taylor is not…

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Nov. 1, 2025

Kevelyn Guzman: Leading with Purpose in NYC Real Estate

Kevelyn Guzman: Leading with Purpose in NYC Real Estate

Meet Kevelyn Guzman: Leading with Purpose in NYC Real Estate | Real Estate Excellence PodcastWelcome to Episode 295 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast. I’m your host, Tracy Hayes.In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down wit…

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Oct. 29, 2025

Andrew Michael: Northeast Florida's Veteran-Focused Real Estate Leader

Andrew Michael: Northeast Florida's Veteran-Focused Real Estate Leader

Meet Andrew Michael: Northeast Florida's Veteran-Focused Real Estate Leader | Real Estate Excellence PodcastWelcome to Real Estate Excellence!I’m Tracy Hayes, host of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, and today I want to spotlight a fe…

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Oct. 28, 2025

Megan Farrell-Nelson: Palm Coast's Most Positive Realtor

Megan Farrell-Nelson: Palm Coast's Most Positive Realtor

Title: Meet Megan Farrell-Nelson: Palm Coast's Most Positive Realtor | Real Estate Excellence PodcastIntro:I'm thrilled to reintroduce you to someone who left a lasting impression both on and off the mic—Megan Farrell-Nelson. In Episode 69 o…

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Oct. 27, 2025

David Heekin: Building a Culture of Excellence in Florida Real Estate

David Heekin: Building a Culture of Excellence in Florida Real Estate

Meet David Heekin: Building a Culture of Excellence in Florida Real Estate | Real Estate Excellence PodcastIf you've closed a real estate deal in Northeast Florida, chances are you've heard of Landmark Title. In Episode 20 of the Real Estate Excel…

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Oct. 27, 2025

Kaitlin Chernyshov: From Grit to Greatness in St. Johns County Real Estate

Kaitlin Chernyshov: From Grit to Greatness in St. Johns County Real Estate

Meet Kaitlin Chernyshov: From Grit to Greatness in St. Johns County Real Estate | Real Estate Excellence PodcastWhen I first invited Kaitlin Chernyshov to join me on the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, I already knew she wa…

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Oct. 26, 2025

Angi Bell: Coaching Real Estate Agents to Greatness

Angi Bell: Coaching Real Estate Agents to Greatness

Title: Meet Angi Bell: Coaching Real Estate Agents to Greatness | Real Estate Excellence PodcastIntroOn Episode 18 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with Angi Bell, one of the most respected real estate and bus…

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Oct. 26, 2025

Pete Ruffing: The Trusted Mover Behind Jacksonville’s Top Real Estate Transitions

Pete Ruffing: The Trusted Mover Behind Jacksonville’s Top Real Estate Transitions

Meet Pete Ruffing: The Trusted Mover Behind Jacksonville’s Top Real Estate Transitions | Real Estate Excellence PodcastWhen you’re buying or selling a home, the move is often the most stressful part — and that’s where Pete …

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Oct. 26, 2025

Bill Savage: A Life of Service, from the Navy to Real Estate

Bill Savage: A Life of Service, from the Navy to Real Estate

From Navy Service to Real Estate Excellence: Bill Savage on Loyalty, Follow-Up, and Making an Impact in Orange ParkWith 22 years in the U.S. Navy and over 30 years in real estate, Bill Savage embodies the traits that define top-tier professionals:…

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Oct. 24, 2025

Jamie McLaughlin: From Classroom to Closings | Top St. Johns County Realtor

Jamie McLaughlin: From Classroom to Closings | Top St. Johns County Realtor

Meet Jamie McLaughlin: From Classroom to Closings | Top St. Johns County Realtor | Real Estate Excellence Podcast Ep. 293IntroHey everyone — Tracy Hayes here, host of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast. In this episode, I sat down with a…

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Oct. 22, 2025

Gettys Glaze: Charleston's Real Estate Powerhouse

Gettys Glaze: Charleston's Real Estate Powerhouse

Title: Meet Gettys Glaze: Charleston's Real Estate Powerhouse | Real Estate Excellence PodcastIntroI'm Tracy Hayes, and on Episode 11 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, I sat down with someone who shares more than just a real estate passion wi…

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Oct. 22, 2025

Howard Flaschen: Broker Who Puts People Before Property

Howard Flaschen: Broker Who Puts People Before Property

Meet Howard Flaschen: Broker Who Puts People Before Property | Real Estate Excellence PodcastAs the host of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, I’ve had the honor of interviewing some of the top professionals in the industry—but Howard…

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Oct. 22, 2025

Melissa Ricks: Building the Real Estate Machine of Nassau County

Melissa Ricks: Building the Real Estate Machine of Nassau County

Meet Melissa Ricks: Building the Real Estate Machine of Nassau County | Real Estate Excellence PodcastWelcome back to the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! I’m Tracy Hayes, and today, I’m honored to share a story of grit, authenticity, a…

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