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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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Oct. 20, 2025

Kelly Bello: Jacksonville's Realtor Mom on the Rise

Kelly Bello: Jacksonville's Realtor Mom on the Rise

Meet Kelly Bello: Jacksonville's Realtor Mom on the Rise | Real Estate Excellence PodcastWhen I sat down with Kelly Bello for Episode 36 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, I knew her story would resonate. Kelly is one of those agents you can't…

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Oct. 20, 2025

Bailey Jordan: Jacksonville's Military Relocation Specialist

Bailey Jordan: Jacksonville's Military Relocation Specialist

Title: Meet Bailey Jordan: Jacksonville's Military Relocation Specialist | Real Estate Excellence PodcastIntroI'm Tracy Hayes, host of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, and today I'm thrilled to introduce someone who embodies what it means to le…

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Oct. 19, 2025

Christina Welch: Building the Welch Team One Lesson at a Time

Christina Welch: Building the Welch Team One Lesson at a Time

Christina Welch: Building the Welch Team One Lesson at a Time | Real Estate Excellence PodcastWhen Christina Welch joined me for episode two of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, I knew her story would resonate with agents and team leaders alike.…

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Oct. 19, 2025

Meet Bailey Martin: A Genuine Force in Northeast Florida Real Estate

Meet Bailey Martin: A Genuine Force in Northeast Florida Real Estate

Meet Bailey Martin: A Genuine Force in Northeast Florida Real Estate | Real Estate Excellence PodcastWhen I sat down with Bailey Martin for episode three of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, I knew I was talking to someone who wasn’t just …

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Oct. 18, 2025

Meet Amy Powell: Top Realtor in Jacksonville

Meet Amy Powell: Top Realtor in Jacksonville

Title: Meet Amy Powell: Top Realtor in Jacksonville | Real Estate Excellence PodcastIntroductionI'm Tracy Hayes, host of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, and today I’m excited to share the story of Amy Powell—a realtor whose grit, g…

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Oct. 17, 2025

Meet Jon Singleton: Top Real Estate Agent in San Marco, Avondale & Ortega

Meet Jon Singleton: Top Real Estate Agent in San Marco, Avondale & Ortega

Meet Jon Singleton: Top Real Estate Agent in San Marco, Avondale & Ortega | Real Estate Excellence PodcastFrom U.S. Navy Officer to Jacksonville’s Trusted Real Estate Advisor – Loyalty, Leadership & Local ExpertiseWhen I sat …

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Oct. 13, 2025

Krista Mashore: The Top Agent-Turned-Coach Helping Real Estate Professionals Build Powerful, Scalable Businesses

Krista Mashore: The Top Agent-Turned-Coach Helping Real Estate Professionals Build Powerful, Scalable Businesses

Krista Mashore: The Top Agent-Turned-Coach Helping Real Estate Professionals Build Powerful, Scalable BusinessesSome real estate agents close deals. Others build brands. Krista Mashore does both—and then teaches others how to do it better th…

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Oct. 12, 2025

Corey Hasting’s Bold Transition to Christie’s International Real Estate | First Coast

Corey Hasting’s Bold Transition to Christie’s International Real Estate | First Coast

Corey Hasting’s Bold Transition to Christie’s International Real Estate | First CoastWhat It Took to Move 138 Agents, 5 Offices, and an Entire Culture into a New Era of Luxury Real EstateThe real estate industry in Northeast Florida …

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Oct. 12, 2025

From Burnout to 300+ Deals a Year: How Tiffany & Josh High Built a Real Estate Machine

From Burnout to 300+ Deals a Year: How Tiffany & Josh High Built a Real Estate Machine

From Burnout to 300+ Deals a Year: How Tiffany & Josh High Built a Real Estate Machine (And How You Can Too)“Flipping a house is not a unique thing. It’s a copy-and-paste system.” – Tiffany HighIf you're ti…

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Oct. 6, 2025

Timeless Real Estate Wisdom from a Top 1% Agent – Maria Raymer

Timeless Real Estate Wisdom from a Top 1% Agent – Maria Raymer

 Timeless Real Estate Wisdom from a Top 1% Agent – Maria Raymer | Episode 291When you talk about consistency, trust, and results in real estate, Maria Raymer is a name that stands above the rest.In Episode 291 of the Real Estate Exc…

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Sept. 29, 2025

Carrie Soave: Transforming Real Estate Through AI Innovation

Carrie Soave: Transforming Real Estate Through AI Innovation

Carrie Soave: Transforming Real Estate Through AI InnovationEpisode 195 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast features Carrie Soave, a leader in the next generation of real estate technology. Carrie is not only an experienced real estate professio…

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Sept. 29, 2025

Gail DeMarco: Building a Real Estate Business That Works—Without Burning Out

Gail DeMarco: Building a Real Estate Business That Works—Without Burning Out

Gail DeMarco: Building a Real Estate Business That Works—Without Burning OutIf you’re an agent who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated by lead burnout and inconsistent income, this episode is the one to reset your mindset. In Episo…

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Sept. 25, 2025

Amy Gibbs: From Investment to Impact – A St. Augustine Real Estate Success Story

Amy Gibbs: From Investment to Impact – A St. Augustine Real Estate Success Story

Amy Gibbs: From Investment to Impact – A St. Augustine Real Estate Success StoryIn Episode 149 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes welcomes Amy Gibbs, a real estate professional who brings a powerful mix of experience, tr…

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Sept. 23, 2025

Gia Arvin: Leading with Service and Vision as 2024 President of Florida Realtors®

Gia Arvin: Leading with Service and Vision as 2024 President of Florida Realtors®

In Episode 204 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes sits down with Gia Arvin, a powerhouse in the Florida real estate scene and the 2024 President of Florida Realtors®. Gia shares the milestones, mindset, and mission that brou…

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