In this empowering episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, host Meredith Fogle sits down with Naomi Richardson, a successful listing agent who did what many agents only think about—she picked up, relocated, and rebuilt her entire real estate business from scratch in a brand-new market.
Naomi shares the step-by-step process she followed to not just survive, but thrive, in unfamiliar territory—including what worked, what didn’t, and how she went from knowing no one to becoming a sought-after local expert. She also delivers a ready-to-use script to break the ice with future friends and future clients—without sounding salesy.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How to launch your real estate practice in a brand-new city or state
The fastest ways to meet people and build local name recognition
Naomi’s go-to “icebreaker” script for turning conversations into opportunities
How to build authority when you’re new to the area
The mindset and systems that allow you to rebuild with confidence and speed
If you’ve ever wondered whether you could relocate your real estate business—or if you're in the middle of starting over—this episode will give you the confidence, tactics, and language to make your next chapter your strongest yet.

In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle welcomes special guest Garrett Marroon—real estate entrepreneur, coach, speaker, and author of The Balanced Breakthrough: Winning at Work Without Losing at Life.

Garrett shares how he built a thriving real estate business without sacrificing what matters most. Through aligning his work with his authentic mission, Garrett discovered that success doesn't have to come at the expense of peace, family, or faith—and in fact, that living in alignment can become the greatest accelerator of long-term results.

This episode is a must-listen for any agent or entrepreneur who feels pulled in too many directions—and is ready to embrace sustainable success from a place of clarity, values, and purpose.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How Garrett scaled his real estate business while protecting his time and energy
✅ What it means to build from alignment—and how to find yours
✅ The key mindset shifts that allowed him to grow without burning out
✅ How prioritizing faith, family, and fulfillment led to greater impact
✅ Daily disciplines and boundaries that support balanced growth

If you’re craving a more meaningful path to success—or wondering whether you really can have it all—this episode will give you both hope and a blueprint.

In this inspiring episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle is joined by Tina, who opens up about how she recognized a plateau in her business—and the specific actions she took to get back into powerful forward motion.
Tina shares what it really looks like to pull yourself out of a dip, how to create a sense of urgency that motivates both buyers and sellers, and how building authentic community relationships is helping her not only win new business now, but line up a full pipeline for fall and spring.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How to spot the early signs of a business plateau—and what to do next
What urgency really means in today’s market (and how to communicate it)
Practical ways to create meaningful connections in your community
How local visibility can lead to consistent leads and listing opportunities
Why now is the time to fill your pipeline for a strong Q4 and Q1
If you're feeling stuck or need to inject energy into your business, this episode is your blueprint for breaking through, showing up, and standing out—right where you live.

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle and Tina dive into the strategies, scripts, and systems that are working right now to convert open house leads into loyal buyer clients—even in a slower market.
You’ll hear real-world insights into what happens after the sign-in sheet—how to lead a winning buyer consultation, build trust quickly, and maintain momentum when buyers are hesitant to move. If you're hosting open houses but not turning them into transactions, this episode will change the way you approach your next one.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How to position yourself as the professional at open houses (without being salesy)
Key questions and phrasing that move the conversation forward
Tina’s buyer consultation framework that builds confidence and sets expectations
Why follow-up is everything—and exactly how to do it
How to stay meaningfully connected to buyers who are “waiting for the right time”
If you're ready to stop chasing and start converting, this episode will equip you with the conversations, mindset, and process that turn browsers into buyers—and clients for life.

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle is joined by Tina, who continues to navigate one of the most challenging buyer markets we’ve seen in years with professionalism, strategy, and relentless consistency.

Tina shares her latest win and opens up about what’s really keeping her successful: having more intentional conversations, using her CRM effectively, and leading buyers with clarity, urgency, and confidence. If your buyers are dragging their feet—or if your pipeline is feeling sluggish—this episode is packed with tactical shifts to re-energize your process and re-engage your clients.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to inspire urgency without pressure—and why timing matters now more than ever
✅ Scripts and conversation starters that position you as the professional
✅ Tina’s simple system for maximizing CRM engagement and follow-up
✅ How consistent outreach builds resilience and results—even in a challenging market
✅ The mindset and structure that help top agents keep winning when others stall

If you’re ready to shift from reactive to proactive, this conversation will show you how to show up as the expert your buyers need—and how to stay in momentum even when the market slows.

In this high-energy episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle sits down with several rockstar agents fresh from the Tom Ferry 2025 Success Summit to unpack their biggest takeaways, boldest goals, and top strategies for dominating the rest of the year.

From powerful mindset shifts to actionable business-building tactics, these agents share the tools, techniques, and systems they’re implementing right now to stay in momentum and finish 2025 strong. Whether you attended the Summit or not, this episode will give you an inside look at the strategies top agents are using to succeed in today’s shifting market.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The top success insights and strategies from the Tom Ferry 2025 Summit
✅ How rockstar agents set goals that actually drive production
✅ Real-world tactics to generate leads and listings now
✅ Why mindset, accountability, and action are more critical than ever
✅ How to position yourself for success—today, tomorrow, and beyond

If you want to reignite your business, gain fresh perspective, and learn what’s working for the industry’s top producers, this episode is your roadmap.

In this high-impact episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Tina returns with another new win and joins Meredith to share how agents can generate meaningful business right now—and fill their pipeline for a strong fall season.

Together, they dive into simple but powerful strategies that are working today—including one of the most effective tools in an agent’s arsenal: the problem-inducing question script. This episode blends mindset and messaging with tactical action to help agents stop waiting for business and start creating it.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How Tina keeps her momentum going (and how you can too)
✅ Proven strategies to generate leads now and nurture them for Q4 closings
✅ What most agents miss when trying to "create business"
✅ The magic of the problem-inducing question and how to use it with confidence
✅ How to combine daily consistency with intentional outreach to stay in flow

If you’re wondering how to spark new conversations, revive old leads, or line up your fall closings now, this episode is packed with real-world tactics, inspiring wins, and language that converts.

In this inspiring episode of New Agent Chronicles, Rose Anderson returns with a whole new level of confidence—and real results to show for it. From uncertain beginnings to her current stride, Rose is now in full momentum, celebrating yet another closed transaction, a new client under contract, and a powerful mindset shift that has transformed the way she approaches the business.
Rose shares how she got here—and what’s helping her stay here. She opens up about the role of accountability, the impact of being part of a supportive, high-vibe team, and the systems and habits that help her stay consistent, connected, and focused on the big picture.

If you're an agent in the early stages—or coming back from a plateau—this episode is your reminder that confidence is built, not born, and that the right support can take you from stuck to soaring.