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Real Talk for Rookie Realtors
Welcome to Real Talk for Rookie Realtors – the no-fluff, real-talk podcast for rookie real estate agents who need encouragement and mentorship all while building a business they love. This show is your go-to space for big sister energy, honest encouragement, and practical strategies to grow your real estate business with confidence—especially if you're doing it solo. Each week, you’ll get bite-sized business tips, marketing advice, and behind-the-scenes lessons from someone who's been right…
Episodes
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 38 - How to Become the Go-To Luxury Expert in Your Market ft. Jessica Kilcoyne
In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Kilcoyne to talk about what it really takes to become the go-to luxury agent in your market. From building experience…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 37 - Back to the Basics: Marketing & Lead Conversion
You can be the BEST Realtor in the entire universe but if nobody knows? You’ve got no business. In our final Back to the Basics episode, we’re talking all…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 36 - Back to the Basics: How to Set Up Your Business Simplified
Everyone talks about running your own business as a Realtor - but what does that even mean?! Not only do you have to learn how to sell homes, you also have to…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 35 - Back to the Basics: Prepping Your Listing Presentation
Your first few listing presentations can be SO intimidating. What do you bring? What do you say? And how do you make sure you're prepared? In this episode of…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 34 - Back to the Basics: Crafting Your Buyer Consult
We're kicking off a brand-new series this week: Back to the Basics—where we're covering the foundational skills every rookie realtor needs to build a…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 33 - The One Thing Your Business Won't Grow Without
This is one of the first episodes I ever recorded, and honestly...I think it's even more relevant today than it was then. If there's one lesson that's impacted…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 32 -Protecting Your Business's Most Valuable Asset (Ft. Kim Pelicano)
Real estate can be one of the most rewarding careers, but the nature of this job can also make it so easy to neglect your health. Between unpredictable…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 31 - Stop Taking It Personally: How to Take the Emotion Out of Real Estate
Ever had a client send a text that ruined your entire day? Maybe they were frustrated, upset, or just plain sassy. As a rookie agent, it's easy to absorb every…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 30 - Q&A - You Asked. Let's Talk About It.
You asked, I answered! In this episode, I'm tackling some of the most common questions that keep showing up in my DM’s. Let’s dive into what you’re all…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 29 - Summer Slowdown (Take a Break without Your Business Crumbling)
In today’s episode, we’re talking about something I needed to hear when I was a rookie realtor - you’re allowed to slow down. I’m chatting through a shifting…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 28 - Making Tech Stacks Simple for Rookie Realtors (Grab your free resource - the Starter Stack here)
Can I tell you something? We're all being oversold. If you're a new realtor, feeling overwhelmed with all the tech you're told you NEED to have - it's not a…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 27 - People Pleasing is Costing You Closings (If You're a People Pleaser, LISTEN UP!)
If you’ve ever held back from telling a client the truth because you didn’t want to upset them… this episode is for you. People pleasing might feel like good…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 26 - The Secret to Content People Actually Care About (ft. Ellie Frazier)
If your content feels forced, repetitive, or like you're just checking a box… this episode is your reset. Today I’m joined by Ellie Frazier—a lifestyle content…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 25 - Content Chaos to Clients (ft. Alyssa Stalker w/ Coffee & Contracts)
If your content has been feeling all over the place—or like you’re posting consistently but not actually getting clients from it—this episode is for you. I’m…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 24 - Burnout & Boundaries (Ft. Gabby Howard)
There was a season in my business where everything looked successful on the outside—but behind the scenes, I was completely burned out. In this episode, I’m…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 23 - Creating Your CEO Rhythms (& How It Transformed my Business)
If you feel busy - but not in control or like you just have no plan, this episode is for you. So many rookie realtors spend their days reacting — to clients…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 22 - Switching Brokerages as a Rookie: Is It Quitting or Growing?
Thinking about switching brokerages as a rookie realtor? You’re not crazy — and it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. In this episode, we’re talking about what it…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 21 - Real Estate Bullies, Power Plays, and Navigating It All as a Rookie
Real estate is hard — but sometimes the hardest part is dealing with other agents. In this episode, we talk about mean agents, intimidation tactics, and power…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 20 - My Most Embarrassing Rookie Moments & Biggest Real Estate Fails
Ever feel like you're terrified of messing up or looking dumb as a new agent? Spoiler alert: you’re not the only one. I've been there!! In this episode, I’m…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 19 - 3 Things Holding Realtors Back (I'm Leaving Them Behind in 2025)
As realtors, we’re constantly surrounded by noise — other agents’ wins, new strategies, shiny tools, and endless demands on our time. In this episode, I’m…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 18 - Systems for Rookie Realtors (Ft. Sheena Gilreath w/ The Leverage Co.)
If you’re a rookie realtor feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or like you’re constantly busy but not actually building momentum — this episode is a must-listen…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 17 - My End of Year Audit: 2026 Business Planning (What I'm ACTUALLY doing)
In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what “business planning” or “business auditing” I’m ACTUALLY doing for the new year. This episode is meant…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 16 - A Letter to My Rookie Self
In today’s cheesy but mini-episode, I’m reading a letter full of advice I wish I could give to my rookie self six years ago — the version of me who was brand…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 15 - LLC, Write-Offs & CEO Money Moves for Rookie Realtors — ft. Keisha Rondeno
Rookie Realtors - This episode is pure GOLD. It is THE episode I needed as a Rookie Realtor. Today on the show, Keisha Rondeno joins us - a Real Estate CPA &…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 14 - Building your Schedule + Q4 Yap
If you’ve ever ended the day wondering, “What did I even get done today?” Or “what do I do with all my time?!” — this episode is for you. In this week’s…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 13 - "What If I Fail?" Ft. Caroline Rue
In this episode of Real Talk for Rookie Realtors, I sit down with Caroline Rue, a real estate queeeeeeen who’s just two years into the business. We dive into…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 12 - Choosing a Brokerage // Why I Chose REAL Broker
Choosing a brokerage is one of the very first decisions you’ll make as a brand-new real estate agent—and let’s be honest, it can feel overwhelming. Do you go…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsReal Talk for Rookie Realtors
Welcome to The Rookie Realtor Podcast! I’m Mary-Neel McClintock, a Greenville-based Realtor turned coach, and I’m here to be the best friend in real estate you…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 11 - Join a Team or Fly Solo? Ft. Sam Walker
This is the probably the question I've been asked the MOST lately: do you join a team or go solo? In this episode, I sit down with Sam Walker, my co-agent and…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp 10 - Building a Personal Brand Without Burnout
Building a personal brand can feel like a full-time job on top of your actual career—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, I’m sharing how I built my…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp 9. - Health & Wellness in an Unpredictable Industry
When your career is unpredictable, it’s easy to let your health slide — but if you want to show up at your best for clients (and yourself), you need habits…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 8 - The ONE Thing That's Changed My Life & Business
I promise I’m not being dramatic with that title. The one habit that’s completely changing my life and business? Keeping the promises I make to myself. In this…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 7 - How to Sell Yourself When You've Never Sold a House
You just got your real estate license… but now you have to convince people to hire you!!! WHAT?! If you’re feeling stuck because you don’t have any (or only a…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 6 - What to Do When Your BFF Doesn’t Choose You as Their Realtor
In this episode, we’re diving into that gut-punch moment when someone close to you hires another agent. I’m sharing what not to do, how to shift your mindset…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 5 - Fake it Til You Make It?
"Fake it til you make it" might work for some industries—but when you're helping people make the biggest financial decision of their lives? Faking it just…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp 4 - Online Leads - Yay or Nay?
In this episode, we're diving into the world of online leads — the good, the bad, and the ugly. Are they worth the money? Do they actually convert? And can…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 3 - Defining Success & Setting Goals
In this episode, we’re digging into how to define success and set goals as a new agent. To set specific personal goals, we have to be able to define what…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 2 - 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me my First Year in Real Estate
Your first year as a realtor can feel like drinking from a firehose—and trust me, I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 things I wish someone had…
Real Talk for Rookie RealtorsEp. 1 - My Journey into Real Estate
Episode 1: My Journey Into Real Estate Welcome to the very first episode of Real Talk for Rookie Realtors – your go-to podcast for real estate encouragement…