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Open The Gate
Breaking down Sacramento Real Estate: Our Favorite People, Places and Mindsets
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Open The GateEP 57: Joellen Brooks- The Best Lead Source is Trust
Send us Fan Mail Joellen Brooks shares how she turns the Nextdoor app into a real engine for trust, referrals, and listings by leading with service and…
Open The GateEP 55- Dre Ihle Cyphers: From Stage Four To Community Power Through Grief, Giving, And Building Again
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Dre Cifers to talk about love, loss, and the moment an MRI turned “sciatica” into a stage four cancer diagnosis. We also…
Open The GateEP 52- Jenny Hooker: Club Volleyball, Unfiltered
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Omni Volleyball Club director Jenny to break down how club volleyball really works, from tryouts and travel to the…
Open The GateEP 51: Bobby Peterson- How a Sacramento Investor Turns Networking Into Off Market Deals
Send us Fan Mail We catch up on family life and then bring on Sacramento investor Bobby Peterson to talk about the relationships and systems that helped him…
Open The GateEP 48: Matt Sarro: Commercial Real Estate Grit
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with multifamily broker Matt Sorrow to talk about the real work behind apartment deals, from early career training to the long…
Open The GateEP 47: Ryan Lundquist- Sacramento Housing Reality Check
Send us Fan Mail We catch up with appraiser and data nerd Ryan Lundquist for a grounded look at the Sacramento real estate market, from price trends and…
Open The GateS2 EP 8: From Bay Area Roots To Mortgage Matchmaker: Kent Smith On Connection, Grit, And Hospitality
Send us Fan Mail We trade holiday-season nostalgia for hard-won lessons on optimism, connection, and doing the work in a bruised market. Kent Smith joins us to…
Open The GateEp 28- Danielle Martin- Simply Chic Staging, family and FOOD!!!
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to juggle the joys of pregnancy with the logistics of running a golf tournament? Join us as Kaelee shares her personal…
Open The GateEp. 27- Keith Wade- Firefighting, Social Media, the balance of Life and so much more!!!
Send us Fan Mail Kaelee is on the cusp of motherhood, navigating the roller coaster of pregnancy emotions while embracing newfound confidence at work…
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Ep. 26.2- Tricia Rossi: Breaking into Luxury and Forging Sisterhood
Send us Fan Mail Trisha Rossi's journey from New Jersey to California is as inspiring as it is courageous. Facing culture shock and early career challenges…
Open The GateEp. 25 Dan & Kaelee- Navigating Life's Turns with Humor and Insight
Send us Fan Mail What if you could unlock the secret to a fulfilling career by embracing change and betting on yourself? In our milestone 25th episode, join us…
Open The GateEp. 24- Colby Culbertson!!!
Send us Fan Mail Imagine juggling a viral social media moment and the life-changing news of an upcoming bundle of joy. That's exactly where Kaelee finds…
Open The GateEp. 23- Amber Steadman
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how the real estate hustle intertwines with life's grand adventures? Picture this: coordinating schedules amidst wedding season…
Open The GateEp. 22- Mike Swaleh: Social Media Balancing Act and Culinary Adventures
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what makes the real estate market tick? Buckle up as we explore its latest twists and turns, from unpredictable open houses to…
Open The GateEp 21: Brian Hoh- From Law to Listings
Send us Fan Mail What could possibly connect walk-up songs, law enforcement, and real estate? Join us as we kick off our podcast series with an incredible…
Open The GateEp. 20 - Blake Bidleman: Parenting, Business and the Art of Saying No
Send us Fan Mail How do you manage a 60-hour work week, run a business, and still find time for family? We don't have all the answers, but we sure have some…
Open The GateEp. 19 - Darcie Stratton: The Olympics, Real Estate Roots and Balance
Send us Fan Mail Darcie Stratton, a remarkable mother and accomplished athlete, joins us to share her incredible journey from Rio Linda to Loomis. Listen in as…
Open The GateEp. 18: Wes Finkemeier - Unlocking the Secrets of California's Insurance
Send us Fan Mail Ever been baffled by the intricacies of insurance and real estate in the Golden State? Say no more. Join us as we, Dan and I, joined by Wes…
Open The GateEp. 17 - Albert Chavez: Transformation In The Deserts of Life
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we traverse the rugged terrain of personal transformation with our guest, a beacon of resilience and raw honesty. They lay bare…
Open The GateEp. 16 - Liz Andersen - The Reverse Cowgirl (Yup... You Read That Right)
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered about the wild ride of expanding a business or the unexpected twists life throws at you? Our co-host Dan is back to…
Open The GateEp. 15: Ulysses Baltazar - Envisioning the Next Wave of AI in Our Daily Lives
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it takes to leap from the disciplined ranks of the military to conquering the cutthroat terrain of real estate? That's…
Open The GateEp.14: Jeff Culbertson - Building Foundations on Trust and Market Savvy
Send us Fan Mail As Dan reminisces about his son's fishing victory in Cabo and Blake's magical time at Disneyland, it's clear that these experiences weave into…
Open The GateEp. 13: Rico Rivera - From Humble Beginnings to Real Estate Mastery
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever met someone whose life story sounds like a Hollywood script? That's precisely what you'll get with Rico Rivera, the man who went…
Open The GateEp. 12: Jacqueline Nance: Building A Brand, Navigating T1D and Selling Whitney Ranch
Send us Fan Mail From the vibrant beats of rock music to the steady rhythm of a successful real estate career, Jacqueline Nance joins us to share her…
Open The GateEp. 11: Brandon Butler: Frugality, Innovation and Technology - A Winning Recipe
Send us Fan Mail Special guest Brandon joins us, sharing his experiences in the real estate trenches, where authenticity and tech smarts make for a winning…
Open The GateEp.10: Kimberly Prince - A Swinging Success from Real Estate Deals to Pickleball Thrills
Send us Fan Mail When real estate prowess meets pickleball panache, you get Kimberly Prince, whose entrepreneurial spirit is as fierce as her backhand on the…
Open The GateEp. 9: Grillin' vs. BBQ, Community, and Appraisals with Chris Hunt
Send us Fan Mail The smoker is hot and the stakes are even higher as Super Bowl excitement brews on the horizon! Join us for a sizzling conversation with Chris…
Open The GateEp. 8: Kaelee Cornell - LA, Laughter and a Lifesaver
Send us Fan Mail Ever find yourself chuckling at the quirky blend of wealth and whimsy in a small town or the absurdity of wild chickens as town celebrities?…
Open The GateEp. 7: Ashley Haney's Insights on Thriving in Real Estate and Family Life
Send us Fan Mail They say the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat aren't just felt on the field, but also ripple through the local real estate market…
Open The GateEp. 6: The Samantha Tov Story - From Immigrant Struggles to Real Estate Stardom
Send us Fan Mail Feel the pulse of an ever-evolving real estate market through the experiences of those at its heart. Join us as we explore a world where…
Open The GateEp. 5: Embracing the 51%, Time Management and How to Win in a Tough Market
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself on the starting blocks of life or business, hesitating because you didn't feel quite ready? That's where our '51%…
Open The GateEp. 4: Katie MacDiarmid - Building Relationships & Embracing Authenticity
Send us Fan Mail Victory chants for the University of Washington Huskies echo in the background as we welcome the magnetic Katie, the dynamic force behind…
Open The GateEp. 3: Holiday Hiccups and New Years Resolve
Send us Fan Mail The holiday season threw us quite the Hail Mary, from the thrill of NFL showdowns to the unforeseen scrambles to the ER for some family…
Open The GateEp. 2 : Ryan Lundquist - From Appraisals to Authenticity
Send us Fan Mail Straight from the heart of the real estate industry, we bring you an enlightening conversation with the distinguished appraiser, Ryan…
Open The GateEp. 1: Let's Open The Gate - Our Maiden Voyage
Send us Fan Mail Welcome aboard for our maiden voyage on the "Open the Gate" podcast! I'm your host, Blake, accompanied by my buddy Dan. Even as we juggle our…