REalizations Podcast

Andrea Gordon

Welcome to the REalizations Podcast, where perceptions meet reality in the world of real estate. Hosted by Andrea Gordon, a distinguished figure in the Bay Area's real estate landscape, this podcast aims to redefine the narrative surrounding real estate agents and the industry at large. Realtor® at Compass | DRE# 01233563

  1. How Realtors Can Win Social Media in 2026

    1 day ago

    How Realtors Can Win Social Media in 2026

    🚀 In this episode of Realizations, host Andrea Gordon explores the evolving world of real estate marketing with social media expert and coach Jess Lenouvel. A former top-producing Realtor who built a 250-transaction-per-year business almost entirely through digital marketing, Jess shares how agents can leverage social media, storytelling, personal branding, and AI to grow their businesses. From Facebook prospecting in her pajamas to running a successful coaching company from the Bahamas, Jess reveals the strategies that helped her transition from agent to industry-leading coach. 🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon 👤 Guest:🏡 Jess Lenouvel – Real Estate Coach & Founder of The Listings Lab Jess Lenouvel is a real estate marketing expert and the founder of The Listings Lab. Drawing from her extensive background as a top-producing Realtor, she developed the R.O.I. Method to help real estate professionals scale their businesses, automate lead generation, and build lasting client relationships. She is also the author of More Money, Less Hustle and the host of The Listings Lab Podcast. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Building a real estate business through social media ✔️ Creating an authentic personal brand ✔️ The three pillars of successful content marketing ✔️ Using storytelling to generate trust and referrals ✔️ How AI is changing the future of real estate services 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Jess Lenouvel: 🌐 Website → https://www.thelistingslab.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jesslenouvel/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesslenouvel/ 🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast: 🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/ 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate -https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    20 min
  2. Why Most Realtors Stay Broke (And Don't Know Why)

    18 Jun

    Why Most Realtors Stay Broke (And Don't Know Why)

    🚀 In this inspiring episode of Realizations, host Andrea discusses the realities of real estate, entrepreneurship, and personal resilience with Bethany Brokaw, a broker-owner, speaker, and investor from Southeastern Michigan. Bethany shares her remarkable journey from becoming a single mother at 24 to building two successful brokerages, owning multiple investment properties, and becoming a sought-after national speaker. The conversation explores leadership, women in business, real estate investing, imposter syndrome, and the mindset shifts necessary for long-term success. 🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon 👤 Guest:🏡 Bethany Brokaw – Broker Owner, Real Estate Investor & National Speaker Bethany A. Brokaw is a national speaker, business strategist, and the Broker/Owner of boutique real estate brokerages. With extensive industry experience, she has sold a massive volume of properties and consistently ranks among the top tier of agents nationwide. Known for her high-energy coaching, She is a multi-time Realtor of the Year and a 2025 Top 50 Women Leader in Real Estate. She helps real estate professionals build actionable momentum and sustainable business growth. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Building a successful career as a single mother ✔️ Selling 47 homes in her first year as an agent ✔️ Creating systems for long-term business growth ✔️ Real estate investing and passive income strategies ✔️ Overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing leadership 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Bethany Brokaw: 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/bethanyannbrokaw/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bethanybrokaw/ 🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanybrokaw 🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast: 🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/ 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate -https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    24 min
  3. Real Estate Realities with Carly Ringer at the Jersey Shore

    11 Jun

    Real Estate Realities with Carly Ringer at the Jersey Shore

    🚀 Andrea Gordon talks with Carly Ringer from Keller Williams about the realities of being a Realtor, managing renovations, and helping clients navigate the complexities of selling homes. Carly shares valuable insights on client relationships, property preparation, team management, and local market dynamics. 🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon 👤 Featuring:🏡 Carly Ringer – Keller Williams, Jersey Shore Realtor Carly Ringer is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty in Spring Lake, specializing in the Central Jersey Shore market. She holds the Circle of Excellence Gold designation from the New Jersey Association of Realtors and has closed nearly 100 transactions totaling over $62 million in sales. With a background in marketing, economics, and analytics, she brings a data-driven approach to real estate. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Building client relationships and setting expectations ✔️ Renovating homes to increase market value ✔️ Behind-the-scenes logistics in real estate ✔️ Maintaining boundaries and work-life balance ✔️ Local market insights and the impact of global events 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Carly Ringer: 🌐 Website → https://linktr.ee/carlyringer 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/carlyattheshore 🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast: 🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate -https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    18 min
  4. Price Listings for 10+ Offers Without Underpricing

    4 Jun

    Price Listings for 10+ Offers Without Underpricing

    🚀 Andrea Gordon sits down with Portland-based broker Lauren Goché of Think Real Estate to unpack her unexpected path into real estate, the realities of burnout, and what it takes to build and manage a successful real estate team. They dive into pricing strategy, market conditions, buyer behavior, and the importance of boundaries, balance, and mental health in a 24/7 industry.🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon 👤 Guest:🏡 Lauren Goché – Real Estate Broker, Think Real Estate (Portland, Oregon) 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Entering real estate unexpectedly and building a long-term career ✔️ Burnout in real estate and the decision to build a team ✔️ Hiring strategies and defining roles within a real estate team ✔️ Pricing strategies, multiple offers, and market behavior in Portland ✔️ Boundaries, lifestyle balance, and mental health in high-pressure work 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Lauren Goché: 🌐 Website → https://www.laurengoche.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/laurengocherealtor/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/laurengoche/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-goch%C3%A9/ 🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast: 🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/ 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate -https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    25 min
  5. Most Realtors Are Using AI Completely Wrong

    28 May

    Most Realtors Are Using AI Completely Wrong

    🚀 In this fascinating episode of Realizations, host Andrea Gordon sits down with Steve Marcinuk, founder of Keycrew, to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of AI, media, and real estate. Steve shares how AI search engines like ChatGPT are changing how agents are discovered online, why authentic expertise matters more than ever, and how real estate professionals can leverage technology without losing the human touch. From entrepreneurship and startup culture to the future of realtors in an AI-driven world, this episode is packed with actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies. 🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon 👤 Guest:🏡 Steve Marcinuk – Founder of Keycrew & Real Estate Media Entrepreneur Steve Marcinuk is the Co-Founder of KeyCrew Media, a media intelligence network helping real estate professionals increase visibility in the age of AI-driven search. With extensive experience in digital media and AI-powered platforms, he focuses on how professionals and brands can break through today’s fragmented media landscape using data-driven visibility strategies. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ AI search and online visibility for agents ✔️ The role of media coverage in real estate marketing ✔️ Why human expertise still matters in an AI world ✔️ AI tools that improve productivity and workflows ✔️ The future of real estate professionals and technology 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Steve Marcinuk: 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmarcinuk/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/keycrew/ 🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast: 🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate -https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    26 min
  6. Why Most People Stay Broke Even With Good Jobs

    21 May

    Why Most People Stay Broke Even With Good Jobs

    🚀 In this inspiring episode of Realizations, host Andrea Gordon sits down with Daniel McDavid, founder of Move Mountains Credit Repair, to discuss his incredible journey from a difficult childhood and foster care experience to becoming a successful entrepreneur helping people transform their financial futures. Daniel shares how faith, perseverance, and understanding credit opened the door to business ownership, Airbnb investing, and generational wealth. This powerful conversation dives deep into mindset, motivation, financial literacy, and the true power of credit repair. 🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon 👤 Guest:🏡 Daniel McDavid – Credit Repair Specialist & Entrepreneur Daniel McDavid is the founder of Move Mountains Credit Repair, where he helps individuals improve their credit, access business funding, and build stronger financial foundations. Through his work, Daniel supports clients in navigating credit challenges, developing financial strategies, and creating opportunities for entrepreneurship and long-term growth. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Daniel’s powerful personal journey and life transformation ✔️ The role of faith, purpose, and perseverance in entrepreneurship ✔️ Understanding credit repair and business funding ✔️ Using credit strategically to start businesses and invest ✔️ Building generational wealth and financial freedom 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Daniel McDavid: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmcdavid1/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-mcdavid-572a59359/ 🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast: 🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate -https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    25 min
  7. The Real Estate Truth Nobody Tells New Agents

    14 May

    The Real Estate Truth Nobody Tells New Agents

    🚀 In this special “flip the script” episode, aspiring realtor Jaclyn Wylde interviews Andrea Gordon about what it really takes to build a successful real estate career. Andrea shares honest insights from decades in the industry, including how to choose the right brokerage, survive market downturns, build authentic relationships, market yourself effectively, and stay resilient through the grind of real estate. This candid conversation is packed with practical advice for new agents entering the business today. 🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon 👤 Guest:🏡 Jaclyn Wylde – Aspiring Realtor & Real Estate Professional 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ How to evaluate and choose the right brokerage ✔️ The realities of starting a real estate business from scratch ✔️ Building relationships and growing through referrals ✔️ The importance of resilience during market shifts ✔️ Marketing yourself authentically online and offline ✔️ Understanding your ideal client and long-term growth strategy 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast: 🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/ 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate -https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    25 min
  8. From Commission Chaos to Financial Stability

    7 May

    From Commission Chaos to Financial Stability

    🚀 In this powerful episode, Andrea Gordon sits down with CPA and real estate expert Nancy Benet to break down the financial realities of being a realtor. From surviving economic downturns to mastering cash flow, tax strategies, and smart investing, this conversation delivers essential insights for anyone in the real estate world. Nancy also shares her incredible personal journey of resilience, business failure, and ultimate success. 🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon 👤 Guest:🏡 Nancy Benet – CPA & Real Estate Financial Expert Nancy Benet is a seasoned CPA based in Florida who not only provides high-level accounting, tax, and business consulting services, but also owns and operates her own firm – Fix-It Accounting. Nancy brings decades of hands-on experience. Over the years she has built Fix-It Accounting from the ground up and guiding clients through IRS resolutions, virtual CFO services, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and full business advisory services for small businesses across Central Florida. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Cash flow management for realtors ✔️ Building emergency reserves ✔️ Tax deductions and compliance tips ✔️ LLC vs S-Corp strategies ✔️ Financial planning for long-term success 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Nancy Benet: 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/nancybenet 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/success.your.way 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/profile/in/nancy-benet-18145014 🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast: 🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate -https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    21 min
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Welcome to the REalizations Podcast, where perceptions meet reality in the world of real estate. Hosted by Andrea Gordon, a distinguished figure in the Bay Area's real estate landscape, this podcast aims to redefine the narrative surrounding real estate agents and the industry at large. Realtor® at Compass | DRE# 01233563

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  • Creator
    Andrea Gordon
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Andrea Gordon
  • Show Website
    REalizations Podcast

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