Why did REALTOR®, broker and past KCRAR & Heartland MLS President Michael Pierce shift away from a "hustle" mindset in his career? He talks to Bobbi and Alex about what led to this change and how other agents can take steps to care for their work-life balance.

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Michael Pierce on Balance and Healthy Mindset for REALTORS®

On Bobbi Howe's final episode as co-host, she and Alex look back at nearly 7 years hosting Kansas City RealTalk, look forward to Bobbi's future role as NAR officer, and share takeaways and advice from Bobbi's long and growing real estate career.

Bobbi's Journey from Agent to Leader

Mayors Carolyn Caiharr (Edwardsville), Eric Mikkelson (Prairie Village), Kathy Rose (Riverside), Rory Rowland (Independence) answer REALTOR® questions about affordable housing at the Board of Mayors event on Aug. 21, 2025.

View the full session: https://youtu.be/0lJZL73Oe00?si=D9ie4Ohfib5PHuCp

Four Local Mayors on Affordable Housing

Tracey "the Safety Lady" Hawkins recently spoke to real estate agents who personally fell victim to a pig butcher scam for an article she wrote for REALTOR® Magazine. On this episode, she talks with Alex about what she learned from those agents and how REALTORS® can take steps to protect themselves and their clients from scams.

Read Tracey's REALTOR® Magazine article on the Pig Butchering Scam: https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/scammed-shamed-and-deepfaked-real-estate-agents-speak-out-on-crypto-con

Contact Tracey: https://linktr.ee/TraceytheSafetyLady

Tracey Hawkins on Safety in a World of A.I.

Noticing a recent increase in your or your clients' home insurance rates? Insurance experts Jennifer & Andrew Williamson join Alex to discuss current trends in the insurance market, causes, and predictions for the future. Plus, they share their tips for how agents and homeowners alike can navigate common insurance matters.

Homeowner's Insurance Trends and Tips for Agents, with Jennifer & Andrew Williamson

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will be implementing new anti-money laundering efforts beginning Dec. 1, 2025, and these preventative measures may affect your clients' real estate transactions. Elizabeth Daniel with Continental Title and Nichole Banks with Tallgrass Title explain what agents should know about this upcoming change.

Registration opening soon for Elizabeth and Nichole's upcoming KCRAR class.

Real Estate Money Laundering Prevention, with Elizabeth Daniel and Nichole Banks

Jim Gamble is not only a REALTOR® of nearly 40 years, but he is also a past president of Heartland MLS, KCRAR, and Missouri REALTORS®, as well as past Vice President for NAR Region 9. He talks with Alex about how he built his business and the lessons he's learned throughout his career.

Building a Business Through Relationships, with REALTOR® Jim Gamble

Brent Sledd is a top producing agent in the Kansas City market. He talks with Alex about his career journey, from working at Hallmark to managing investment properties and more. He also shares a warning to social media users to avoid falling victim to a scam that affected him earlier this year.

Investing, Building a Business, and Cyber Security, with Top Producer Brent Sledd

The median age of first-time buyers was at an all-time high in 2025. What does this, and other facts and trends about consumers,  mean for agents? Alex walks us through some highlights from the National Association of REALTORS® 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Report and what you can glean from it to support your business.

Highlights From the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/highlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers

What REALTORS® Can Learn from Buyers and Sellers in 2025

Producer Amber shares clips from some of the year's guests as they tell their wildest stories from their careers.

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REALTOR® Story Time 7

Host Alex Goering talks with expert guests on relevant real estate issues and strategies.

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