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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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Sept. 18, 2025

Break the Lid: How Jamie Hallman Helps Real Estate Agents Grow Beyond What They Thought Was Possible

Break the Lid: How Jamie Hallman Helps Real Estate Agents Grow Beyond What They Thought Was Possible

Break the Lid: How Jamie Hallman Helps Real Estate Agents Grow Beyond What They Thought Was PossibleEpisode 288 — Real Estate Excellence PodcastEvery top producer hits a ceiling at some point.You’re closing deals, juggling clients, s…

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Sept. 12, 2025

Do It Right, Keep It Real: Kim Knapp’s Blueprint for Real Estate Success

Do It Right, Keep It Real: Kim Knapp’s Blueprint for Real Estate Success

Do It Right, Keep It Real: Kim Knapp’s Blueprint for Real Estate SuccessEpisode 111 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast with Kim KnappWhen you talk about real estate leaders in Northeast Florida, few names carry the weight of Kim Knapp. …

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Sept. 12, 2025

Danielle Fraser: Serving with Strategy and Soul in Real Estate

Danielle Fraser: Serving with Strategy and Soul in Real Estate

Danielle Fraser: Serving with Strategy and Soul in Real EstateIn Episode 133 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes speaks with Danielle Fraser, a Realtor® whose journey in real estate is defined by service, personal growth, a…

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Sept. 5, 2025

From Chaos to Clarity: Lauren Duke on Building Real Businesses in Real Estate

From Chaos to Clarity: Lauren Duke on Building Real Businesses in Real Estate

From Chaos to Clarity: Lauren Duke on Building Real Businesses in Real EstateWatch the full episode on YouTubeEpisode link: www.tracyhayespodcast.com/287Most real estate agents never learn how to build a business—they just learn how to s…

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Sept. 4, 2025

Chris Snow: Why Discipline and Conversations Drive Real Estate Success

Chris Snow: Why Discipline and Conversations Drive Real Estate Success

Chris Snow: Why Discipline and Conversations Drive Real Estate SuccessIntroIn this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes interviews Chris Snow, the dynamic team leader of the Florida Coastal Team at LPT Realty in St. Augu…

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Sept. 2, 2025

Shannon Messina on Grit, Growth, and Real Estate Excellence

Shannon Messina on Grit, Growth, and Real Estate Excellence

Episode 286: Shannon Messina on Grit, Growth, and Real Estate ExcellenceIn Episode 286 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes welcomes St. Johns County's rising star, Shannon Messina. Shannon’s journey from fitness and train…

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Aug. 29, 2025

Joy Williams: Real Estate Broker, Investor, and Leader in Jacksonville Real Estate

Joy Williams: Real Estate Broker, Investor, and Leader in Jacksonville Real Estate

Joy Williams: Real Estate Broker, Investor, and Leader in Jacksonville Real EstateWatch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NVDuxH-5s9oListen on Apple Podcasts: Click hereIn Episode 202 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hay…

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Aug. 29, 2025

Shanon Voce: Coaching, Confidence, and the Path to Top-Tier Real Estate Performance

Shanon Voce: Coaching, Confidence, and the Path to Top-Tier Real Estate Performance

Shanon Voce: Coaching, Confidence, and the Path to Top-Tier Real Estate PerformanceWatch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wm8FEoKFdoIListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shanon-voce-leveraging-a-coach-and/id1567…

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Aug. 29, 2025

Why Every Real Estate Agent Needs a Website Built for the AI Era – Featuring Jim Cronin

Why Every Real Estate Agent Needs a Website Built for the AI Era – Featuring Jim Cronin

Episode #285: Why Every Real Estate Agent Needs a Website Built for the AI Era – Featuring Jim CroninIf you’re a real estate agent relying solely on social media and a broker-provided profile, this episode is your call to action.In E…

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Aug. 25, 2025

Angela Tharp: Jacksonville’s Trusted Real Estate Expert with Over 25 Years of Proven Results

Angela Tharp: Jacksonville’s Trusted Real Estate Expert with Over 25 Years of Proven Results

Angela Tharp: Jacksonville’s Trusted Real Estate Expert with Over 25 Years of Proven ResultsIn the fast-paced, often unpredictable world of real estate, few names stand out like Angela Tharp. With over 660 closed transactions and more than $…

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Aug. 24, 2025

Jordan & Jacqueline Gallup: The Go-To Real Estate Team for Amelia Island & Fernandina Beach

Jordan & Jacqueline Gallup: The Go-To Real Estate Team for Amelia Island & Fernandina Beach

Jordan & Jacqueline Gallup: The Go-To Real Estate Team for Amelia Island & Fernandina BeachIf you're looking for a real estate team with deep local knowledge, creative marketing, and a story-driven approach to service, Jordan and Jacquelin…

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Aug. 24, 2025

Jacksonville’s Real Estate Rising Star: Zackery Williams of BHHS

Jacksonville’s Real Estate Rising Star: Zackery Williams of BHHS

Jacksonville’s Real Estate Rising Star: Zackery Williams of BHHSWhy You Should Meet Jacksonville’s In-Demand Realtor—Zackery WilliamsEpisode 206 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast pulls back the curtain on what makes Zackery W…

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Aug. 22, 2025

Julianne Grant Johnson: From Jax Native to Top Real Estate Pro in Jacksonville, FL

Julianne Grant Johnson: From Jax Native to Top Real Estate Pro in Jacksonville, FL

Julianne Grant Johnson: From Jax Native to Top Real Estate Pro in Jacksonville, FLJacksonville buyers and sellers seeking expert guidance, local knowledge, and honest real estate representation need look no further than Julianne Grant Johnson, fou…

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Aug. 22, 2025

Demi Judd: Building Trust, Teamwork, and a Top-Tier Real Estate Brand in Northeast Florida

Demi Judd: Building Trust, Teamwork, and a Top-Tier Real Estate Brand in Northeast Florida

Demi Judd: From Teacher at Heart to Trusted Real Estate Team Leader in Northeast FloridaIn Episode 208 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Demi Judd shares her journey from a first-time homebuyer with questions to one of Northeast Florida&rsquo…

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Aug. 22, 2025

Angela Walker – Top Jacksonville Agent & Radio Host Making Real Estate Personal

Angela Walker – Top Jacksonville Agent & Radio Host Making Real Estate Personal

Angela Walker – Top Jacksonville Agent & Radio Host Making Real Estate PersonalEpisode 210 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast highlights Angela Walker, a true Jacksonville real‑estate veteran and one of the city’s most trusted a…

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Aug. 22, 2025

Ethan Gregory: REO Specialist | Jacksonville's Real Estate Leader

Ethan Gregory: REO Specialist | Jacksonville's Real Estate Leader

Ethan Gregory: REO Specialist | Jacksonville's Real Estate LeaderWelcome to Episode 284 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast — where host Tracy Hayes sits down with Jacksonville native and REO expert Ethan Gregory, Broker Associate at Allis…

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Aug. 20, 2025

Taylor Johnson: St. Augustine’s Rising Real Estate Star

Taylor Johnson: St. Augustine’s Rising Real Estate Star

Taylor Johnson: St. Augustine’s Rising Real Estate StarOn Episode 211 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes sat down with Taylor Johnson, a third-generation real estate agent who is redefining success in St. Augustine and N…

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