Raising Young Realtors: Richard Woods on Mentorship, Investing & LGBTQ Advocacy

Get ready for a hilarious yet deeply insightful chat as Seth Struiksma welcomes his former broker (and “queer mother”), Richard Woods, to “What’s the Deal?”

From Richard’s days as a D.C. attorney to running a boutique brokerage in sunny San Diego, this conversation spills the tea on everything from buying your first “fixer” to staying ethically grounded in a tough-as-nails industry. Plus, Richard dives into his passion for LGBTQ+ advocacy and what it really means to “come out” on the daily. This episode is full of laughs, real talk, and a ton of practical wisdom—because if there’s one thing these two agree on, it’s that authenticity and a good sense of humor go a long way in real estate.