Knowledge Brokers Podcast™️

BAM Media

The Knowledge Brokers Podcast™️, a BAM production, explores a diverse range of topics with industry veterans Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti and Tom Toole. Listen every Friday for thought-provoking discussions on latest trends in business and sales to current events, politics, economics, and real estate. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, the Knowledge Brokers Podcast is your go-to source for staying informed and ahead of the curve.

  1. 1D AGO

    Redfin + Compass Deal That Changes Everything & The Real Effect of AI On Agents | KBP 155

    Justin Benson, CEO of Shilo, joins Byron Lazine and Lisa Chinatti to discuss the launch of Homes.com’s new AI home search assistant, what AI really means for real estate agents, the difference between AI hype and practical productivity gains, how tools like AI coaching platforms are changing agent management, and why human connection still matters most in real estate.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Show Resources:Shilo: Book a demo: https://shilo.ai/⏰ Timestamps coming soon! ———✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/👉 Connect with Justin Benson: https://www.instagram.com/justinbenson/?hl=en ———BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ———🤝 BAM PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Zoodealio's cash offer platform is included in your BAMx membership (Over $2300 annual value!) → https://www.skool.com/bamx/about 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐞: Rayse gives agents the tools to make their value undeniable. From Buyers Presentations to client collaboration and Closing Reports, Rayse ensures every effort is seen and every client stays engaged. → https://www.rayse.com/———#Shilo #CoStar #AIforrealestate

    52 min

  2. FEB 27

    NAR Chief Marketing & Coms Officer Gives Most Transparent Interview Ever | Bennett Richardson | KBP

    For years, agents have questioned where NAR’s marketing dollars are going — and whether they’re actually making an impact. In this conversation, NAR Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Bennett Richardson joins Byron Lazine and Tom Toole to face those questions head-on. From the Havas partnership and multi-million-dollar ad spend to a new data-driven strategy and leadership reset, nothing is off limits. Watch the full episode for an unscripted conversation: no pre-submitted questions, real pushback, and a candid look at transparency, accountability, and what’s changing inside NAR. Become a member of BAMx:https://www.skool.com/bamx Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 SHOW RESOURCES 2025 NAR Annual Reporthttps://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/2025-nar-annual-report BAM Breakdown of the Annual Reporthttps://nowbam.com/nar-annual-report-highlights-50m-in-budget-cuts-legal-strategy-relationship-repair/ NAR RESOURCES New Consumer Ad Campaignhttps://resources.realtor Board of Directors Informationhttps://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/board-of-directors NAR Committeeshttps://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/committee-members-liaisons Apply for Committeeshttps://committeeapp.realtor Policy Making Processhttps://www.nar.realtor/videos/nar-policy-making-process TIMESTAMPS 00:00–01:42 Intro 01:43 Bennett Richardson’s professional background 07:24 Why Havas Media Group is the right partner 18:09 What has actually changed in NAR’s messaging? 22:55 Where the “We Are R” campaign failed 28:39 First look at NAR’s new consumer campaign 31:32 Comparing NAR’s campaign to Homes.com 35:08 How NAR will track marketing ROI 42:04 Is print dead for NAR’s goals? 44:44 External perception vs. internal conflict 49:37 24 initiatives and 75 projects explained 53:23 How to get involved 56:40 How NAR is policing itself under current leadership 01:02:15 Final message for BAM listeners STAY CONNECTED Byron Lazinehttps://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Tom Toolehttps://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ Lisa Chinattihttps://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ Bennett Richardsonhttps://www.instagram.com/bennettrich/?hl=en BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatched lineup of industry personalities and top producers. Subscribe on YouTubehttps://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletterhttps://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily Visit BAMhttps://nowbam.com/ BAM PARTNERS ReminderMediahttps://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ Zoodealiohttps://www.skool.com/bamx/about Summit VA Solutionshttps://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral Raysehttps://www.rayse.com/

    1h 5m

  3. FEB 20

    Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Tariffs, Shocking GDP Report, & New Property Tax Bills | KBP 153

    Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the Supreme Court decision on tariffs, the latest GDP data, proposed Florida and Kentucky property tax bills, and a brief update on pending home sales—breaking down what these economic and policy shifts mean for housing and the broader real estate market. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/live-blog/-trump-tariffs-ruling-supreme-court-live-updates-rcna252655 https://www.bea.gov/news/2026/gdp-advance-estimate-4th-quarter-and-year-2025 https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/politics/florida-abolish-cancel-property-tax-house-ballot/67-ec3e53ce-6cc5-4c6a-ad2e-2d3c28f7c67c https://www.wdrb.com/news/politics/proposed-bill-would-freeze-property-tax-increases-for-kentucky-homeowners-65-and-older/article_6a0728e2-5d4a-4f78-86eb-8ab7feaa7aad.html https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-pending-home-sales-report-shows-0-8-decrease-in-january ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Zoodealio's cash offer platform is included in your BAMx membership (Over $2300 annual value!) → https://www.skool.com/bamx/about 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐞: Rayse gives agents the tools to make their value undeniable. From Buyers Presentations to client collaboration and Closing Reports, Rayse ensures every effort is seen and every client stays engaged. → https://www.rayse.com/ ——— #Tariffs #TaxBills #RealEstateNews

    49 min

  4. FEB 13

    House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill, Compass vs Zillow Lawsuit Heats Up, & CPI Data | KBP 152

    Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the most recent jobs report, the new housing bill that was passed and what it means for affordable housing, and the federal judge’s dismissal of Compass’s bid to stop Zillow’s listing ban. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf https://nowbam.com/house-passes-bipartisan-housing-package-what-it-means-for-affordability/ https://nowbam.com/judge-rejects-compass-bid-to-block-zillows-private-listing-ban/ https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Zoodealio's cash offer platform is included in your BAMx membership (Over $2300 annual value!) → https://www.skool.com/bamx/about 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐞: Rayse gives agents the tools to make their value undeniable. From Buyers Presentations to client collaboration and Closing Reports, Rayse ensures every effort is seen and every client stays engaged. → https://www.rayse.com/ ——— #Compass #housingaffordability #jobs

    1h 3m

  5. FEB 6

    Where Agents Can Win Big In Real Estate, Anywhere CEO Exits, & Jobs Report | KBP 151

    Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss President Trump’s housing comments, 2025 U-Haul migration trends, the latest ADP employment report, and what Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider’s exit means for the real estate industry. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://nowbam.com/trumps-housing-priority-is-clear-lower-rates-but-dont-touch-homeowner-wealth/ https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/About/U-Haul-Growth-Index-Top-US-Growth-Metros-And-Cities-Of-2025-Announced-36558/ https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/net-domestic-migration-which-states-are-gaining-and-losing-americans-2025 https://adp-ri-nrip-static.adp.com/artifacts/us_ner/20260204/ADP_NATIONAL_EMPLOYMENT_REPORT_Press_Release_2026_01%20FINAL.pdf https://nowbam.com/anywhere-leadership-changes-begin-after-compass-deal-closes/ https://www.instagram.com/reels/DUQkT25EVXw/ ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Zoodealio's cash offer platform is included in your BAMx membership (Over $2300 annual value!) → https://www.skool.com/bamx/about 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐞: Rayse gives agents the tools to make their value undeniable. From Buyers Presentations to client collaboration and Closing Reports, Rayse ensures every effort is seen and every client stays engaged. → https://www.rayse.com/ ——— #Trump #Employment #populationgrowth

    45 min

  6. JAN 30

    Trump's New Fed Chair Nominee, FOMC Holds Rates, & Rocket Companies Get Hit With Lawsuit | KBP 150

    Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair, key takeaways from the latest Fed meeting, the Rocket Mortgage steering lawsuit, and CoStar’s response to an investor letter slamming the billions spent on Homes.com with little to show for it. Join us for BAM Pro Bowl III next Wednesday, February 4: https://nowbam.com/probowl/ 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/trump-fed-chair-pick/ https://nowbam.com/fomc-pauses-at-3-75-after-three-straight-rate-cuts/ https://www.housingwire.com/articles/rocket-mortgage-steering-lawsuit/ https://nowbam.com/investor-pressures-costar-over-homes-com-losses-in-letter-to-board/ ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com. Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://www.skool.com/bamx/about 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral ——— #FederalReserve #HousingMarket #RealEstateNews

    1h 4m

  7. JAN 23

    Trump’s Davos Housing Push, Don’t Tax The American Dream Bill, & Redfin’s Bold Market Claim| KBP 149

    Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss President Trump’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the capital gains tax as a lever to boost housing inventory, the strongest buyer’s market on record, and the Realtor.com+ announcement. 🔑 Become a member of BAMx:https://www.skool.com/bamx 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:https://nowbam.com/everything-trump-said-about-housing-at-davos-and-what-he-left-out/https://www.housingwire.com/articles/capital-gains-tax-home-sales/https://www.redfin.com/news/buyers-vs-sellers-december-2025/https://nowbam.com/realtor-com-unveils-realtor-com-in-major-mls-rollout/ ⏰ Timestamps coming soon! ——— ✅ Stay connected with the hosts:Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazineTom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rdLisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatched lineup of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel:https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to the BAM Newsletter:https://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily 🧐 Learn more about BAM:https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM Partners ReminderMediaTired of spending your hard-earned money on marketing that never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing.https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ ZoodealioInstantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com — or join BAMx for free access.https://www.skool.com/bamx/about Summit VA SolutionsLeverage your business with a real estate–trained virtual assistant.https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral

    1h 15m

  8. JAN 16

    Private Listings Are Under Fire, Compass Closes Anywhere Deal, Redfin Loses It's CEO | KBP 148

    Luke Acree of ReminderMedia joins Byron Lazine and Tom Toole to discuss a Washington state bill request to ban private listings, the Compass–Anywhere merger, Glenn Kelman’s exit from Redfin, CPI inflation data, and what leadership looks like in volatile markets.The conversation covers platform power, forced tech adoption, political framing in housing policy, and why people—not products—ultimately drive business outcomes. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱https://www.skool.com/bamx 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 ResourcesCompass–Anywhere Merger Breakdownhttps://nowbam.com/robert-reffkins-letter-sets-the-tone-after-compass-closes-1-6b-anywhere-merger/ Glenn Kelman Steps Down as Redfin CEOhttps://nowbam.com/glenn-kelman-to-step-down-as-redfin-ceo-after-20-year-run/ CPI Inflation Datahttps://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf ⏰ Timestamps coming soon! ———✅ Stay Connected With Us👉 Byron Lazinehttps://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Tom Toolehttps://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Lisa Chinattihttps://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ 👉 Luke Acreehttps://www.instagram.com/lukeacree/ ———BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable lineup of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube Channelhttps://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to the BAM Newsletterhttps://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily 🧐 Explore BAMhttps://nowbam.com/ ———🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚Tired of spending your hard-earned money on marketing that ends up in the trash or spam folder? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do.https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions.Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com — or join BAMx for free access.https://www.skool.com/bamx/about 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬Leverage your business with a real estate-trained virtual assistant.https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral ———#realestateleadership #Compass #CPI

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The Knowledge Brokers Podcast™️, a BAM production, explores a diverse range of topics with industry veterans Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti and Tom Toole. Listen every Friday for thought-provoking discussions on latest trends in business and sales to current events, politics, economics, and real estate. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, the Knowledge Brokers Podcast is your go-to source for staying informed and ahead of the curve.

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