Episodes

May 30, 2025

Cindy James: Empathy, Listen, Plan Top Agent Jacksonville

What happens when you mix discipline, precision, and deep empathy into a real estate business? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes welcomes Cindy James. Cindy is a licensed REALTOR, & Broker Ass...

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May 26, 2025

Sarah Olson: Time Tested Pro / Top Agent Nocatee

What if the key to long-term success in real estate isn’t sales skills—but mentorship, purpose, and adaptability? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes welcomes Sarah Olson, a powerhouse broker an...

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May 23, 2025

Tiffany Freeman: Transaction Coordinator to Top Jacksonville Agent

What if the secret to leveling up your real estate game lies in the systems you don’t see? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes welcomes Tiffany Freeman—a former transaction coordinator turned hi...

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May 19, 2025

Kimberly Waterhouse: USMC to Top Jacksonville Agent

Is your brokerage truly giving you freedom, flexibility, and financial growth? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes welcomes with Kimberly L. Waterhouse, Veteran USMC. Kimberly shares how her jou...

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May 16, 2025

Why REAL Brokerage

🎙️ Episode 265 – Angela "Gigi" Urbanski & Mike Rolewicz | Why REAL Brokerage Is Reshaping Real Estate In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes sits down with two of Northeast Florida’s sharpest voices in real estate — Angela “Gigi” Urbanski and Mike Rolewicz — to unp…

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May 12, 2025

Jessica Mendez and Joel Gonzalez: Real 4 Jax Team Top Jacksonville Ag…

Ep. 264 – Jessica Mendez & Joel Gonzalez | Building Trust in Every Transaction In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, we sit down with Jessica Mendez and Joel Gonzalez, the powerhouse duo behind the Real 4 Jax Team at Rise Realty Advisors. Known for their deep commitment to Jacks…

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May 2, 2025

Corey Hasting: Broker/Owner Engel Volker First Coast

Can you build a billion-dollar brokerage by saying “no” more than you say “yes”? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes welcomes Corey Hasting. Corey opened his first Engel & Völkers shop in Jacksonville...

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April 25, 2025

Tammy Tingle: Top Realtor Amelia Island Florida

What happens when passion meets persistence in one of Florida’s hottest coastal markets? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes welcomes a true powerhouse of Amelia Island real estate, Tammy Tingle. Tammy shares how...

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April 14, 2025

Lyman Starmer: CEO/Founder of DELI

What if your next dream home could find you — using just your words? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes welcomes Lyman Starmer, the CEO and founder of Deli, a revolutionary AI-powered real estate search tool....

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April 11, 2025

The Parham Team: Lindsey and Matt Top Agents Palatka

How far can grit, gratitude, and gumption take you in real estate? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with sits down with Lindsay and Matt Parham — a dynamic husband-and-wife real estate duo shaking up the...

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April 7, 2025

Gelkys Delgado: Investment Property Specialist

What if your teenage curiosity could lead to generational wealth? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Gelkys Delgado has been fascinated by real estate for as long as she can remember. After she met her...

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April 4, 2025

Cindy Browning: Benefits of Using a Expert Property Management Company

Can effective property management truly be the secret to real estate success? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Cindy Browning. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Cindy Browning entered the real estate...

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March 14, 2025

Veronica Wilen: Project Manager By Trade / Top Realtor By Heart

What transferable skills from your past career could make you a top performer in real estate? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Veronica Wilen. Veronica was recently recognized as one of the Top 500...

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March 10, 2025

Tari Taylor & Kari Francom: Top Mother/Daughter Real Estate Team

What does it take to build a thriving real estate business with family? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with the dynamic mother-daughter real estate duo, Tari Taylor and Kari Francom. Tari, a seasoned real...

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March 4, 2025

Gail Long: Leveraging Buffini Coaching To Top Realtor

How can a proven system transform your real estate career? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy sits down with Gail Long. Since moving to The First Coast in 2011, she has completely fallen in love with the area and all that it...

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Feb. 28, 2025

Jessica Swearingen: Mastering Real Estate & Networking | Top St. John…

How does having a strong network impact success in real estate? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy sits down with Jessica Swearingen. Jessica is a seasoned realtor with 12 years of experience, embarked on her real estate...

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Feb. 24, 2025

Jena Perez: Top Jacksonville Realtor Reveals Pro Tips

How do you build a long-term real estate career in a constantly shifting market? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy sits down with Jena Perez, a top-producing real estate agent in Jacksonville, Florida, with nearly 20 years...

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Feb. 21, 2025

Claire Sheehan: Top Jacksonville Realtor, Home Flipper and Investor

How do you balance affordability with quality when renovating homes in a competitive market? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy interviews Claire Sheehan. Claire is a local realtor, interior designer and real estate investor....

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Feb. 17, 2025

The Lissa Slade Team: Top Realtors in Jacksonville & Ponte Vedra Beach

What key qualities separate top real estate professionals from the rest? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy interviews with powerhouse real estate duo, Lissa Slade and Heather Lewis, of The Lissa Slade Team. As top producers...

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Feb. 10, 2025

Sara Gentry: Leveraging Social Media In Real Estate

How can real estate agents effectively use social media to build their brand and attract clients without feeling overwhelmed? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Sara Gentry, a dynamic real estate...

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Feb. 1, 2025

Samantha Fisher: Confidence, Knowledge and Relationships

How can past experiences in different careers shape and accelerate success in real estate? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Samantha Fisher. Samantha Fisher grew up in Northeast Florida where she...

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Jan. 24, 2025

Veronica Barba: Leading with the Heart

How can empathy and relentless determination reshape your approach to overcoming personal and professional challenges? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Veronica Barba, an extraordinary real estate agent...

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Jan. 20, 2025

Jimmy Diamond: A Diamond in the Rough

How can adapting to your clients' needs and leveraging past experiences transform your real estate career? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes interviews Jimmy Diamond. Jimmy is a successful realtor from United...

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Jan. 13, 2025

Wendy Griffis: Recognize the Difference

How can combining professional coaching and emotional intelligence lead to long-term success in real estate? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes interviews Wendy Griffis. Wendy is a Realtor®, Author and Group...

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