Modern Agent Marketing Girls — Social Media Marketing and Personal Branding for Real Estate Agents

Chelsea Petersen & Kayla Fox

Welcome to the Modern Agent Marketing Girls Podcast, a real estate marketing podcast for real estate agents who want to grow their business through social media and personal branding so you can attract clients you love with your marketing. Hosted by Chelsea Petersen, founder of Modern Agent Social Club, and Kayla Fox, real estate agent turned marketing girl, this podcast helps real estate agents attract clients, build visibility in their local market, and create consistent marketing routines that actually fit real life. Each week, we share real estate marketing strategies, Instagram tips for agents, mindset shifts, and behind the scenes conversations about what’s really working in today’s real estate market. From building your personal brand to creating content that converts, this podcast is designed to help agents stand out and generate repeat and referral business. Whether you’re a new agent or a seasoned pro, this podcast will help you create a marketing plan that showcases your professionalism and personality, so you can build a business around your life. Hit subscribe for weekly episodes every Tuesday to learn how to market your real estate business the modern way through honest conversations, practical tips, and lots of laughs along the way! XOXO, The Marketing Girls

  1. 5h ago

    86. Marketing Girl Notes: The 4 Things I’ve Noticed That Make Staying Consistent Feel Easier

    I recently realized that six of my last eight Instagram posts had one thing in common: eye masks. I didn't plan it or decide "eye masks are my brand now." I just kept documenting my mornings, and somewhere along the way, it became a pattern. This represents the point of this episode: the best content isn't created, it's noticed. Instead of sitting down and forcing an idea to appear, pay attention to what you're already doing and bring it into your marketing. So today (just Chelsea here!), I'm opening up my Notes app and walking you through the four things I come back to again and again when I need to get out of a content funk. I discuss: ♡ Why the best marketing is brought to life, not created from scratch ♡ How to notice what makes you consistent and lean into it ♡ Building momentum before motivation ♡ Capturing ideas in the moment (notes app, voice memos, camera roll, and more) — Subscribe to this show to stay up to date and get the latest episodes! CLICK HERE to join Modern Agent Social Club and turn your Instagram into your biggest referral source in just 18 minutes a day! Download our free guide, Personal Brand by Friday, here! Follow us on social media: @modernagentmarketinggirls @modernagentsocialclub Follow Chelsea Petersen: @hichelseapetersen Follow Kayla Fox: @yourhomegirlkayla LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW and share something you love about our podcast in Apple Podcasts and screenshot and send your review to support@modernagentsocialclub along with your mailing address so we can send you a free gift! — Mentioned in this episode: ♡ The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson This episode was edited by Adrienne Cruz. Mentioned in this episode: Personal Brand by Friday

  2. Aug 4

    85. Get Ridiculously Good Leads on Instagram when you do These 5 Things

    Chelsea just started watching the new Legally Blonde show on Prime, and there's a scene where Elle's mom tells her she can't succeed in a sea of gray. That line is basically our whole marketing philosophy, and it's the reason we've been saying "be the neon pink" for two years now. So today we're talking about what that looks like on Instagram, in practice, with real accounts of agents who are doing this well and standing out because of it. We're walking through the five things we see, over and over, in the content of agents becoming the go-to in their market. This is pulled from our Modern Agent Social Club members and the research we do every single day, watching what's actually working. Pick one, do it before 5 pm today, and you'll already be ahead of most of the agents in your market. The girls discuss: ♡ Getting dialed in on who we're actually talking to and why vague messaging repels more than it attracts ♡ Being local means noticing and documenting the life we're already living ♡ The power of our own photos and B-roll (and why faceless accounts don’t work) ♡ Documenting behind-the-scenes of our business to build professional trust ♡ Infusing our personality into our content, and why "boring makes billions" — Subscribe to this show to stay up to date and get the latest episodes! CLICK HERE to join Modern Agent Social Club and turn your Instagram into your biggest referral source in just 18 minutes a day! Download our free guide, Personal Brand by Friday, here! Follow us on social media: @modernagentmarketinggirls @modernagentsocialclub Follow Chelsea Petersen: @hichelseapetersen Follow Kayla Fox: @yourhomegirlkayla LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW and share something you love about our podcast in Apple Podcasts and screenshot and send your review to support@modernagentsocialclub along with your mailing address so we can send you a free gift! — Mentioned in this episode: ♡ Instagram: Homes by Kiara ♡ Instagram: Emma Niess ♡ Past Episode: The Content Formula That Changes Everything This episode was edited by Adrienne Cruz. Mentioned in this episode: Personal Brand by Friday

  3. Jul 28

    84. For The Real Estate Girls Who Don't Have Time To Post

    If we had a dime for every person who's told us they don't have time for social media...well, we wouldn't even need to work anymore! And we get it, because between showings and closings and everything else on your plate, social media can feel like just one more thing. If that's you, we're not here to guilt you into posting more. We're here to help you see why the thing that feels so hard right now could actually feel easy, once a few things are in place. The girls discuss: ♡ "I don't have time" is almost always a clarity problem in disguise ♡ How having a defined brand direction erases decision fatigue ♡ Why your camera roll is a better source of content ideas than scrolling Instagram ♡ The difference between documenting your life and creating content ♡ How to turn local outings into content that builds trust ♡ A realistic two-hours-a-week breakdown for photos, stories, face-to-camera content, and posting — Subscribe to this show to stay up to date and get the latest episodes! CLICK HERE to join Modern Agent Social Club and turn your Instagram into your biggest referral source in just 18 minutes a day! Download our free guide, Personal Brand by Friday, here! Follow us on social media: @modernagentmarketinggirls @modernagentsocialclub Follow Chelsea Petersen: @hichelseapetersen Follow Kayla Fox: @yourhomegirlkayla LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW and share something you love about our podcast in Apple Podcasts and screenshot and send your review to support@modernagentsocialclub along with your mailing address so we can send you a free gift! — Mentioned in this episode: ♡ Book: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara ♡ Book: The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson This episode was edited by Adrienne Cruz. Mentioned in this episode: Personal Brand by Friday

  4. Jul 21

    83. How to be the Neon Pink in a Sea of Gray and Finally Sell More Houses

    Blending in is the exact opposite of what actually grows a business. In this episode, we're taking you back to where one of our favorite sayings, "being the neon pink in a sea of gray" started and breaking down what it means to stand out without losing your professionalism. The girls discuss: ♡ The difference between being unprofessional and just being human online ♡ Why copying someone else's brand doesn't work ♡ Three questions to help you find what makes you memorable ♡ The "COAST filter" (could other agents share this?) — Subscribe to this show to stay up to date and get the latest episodes! CLICK HERE to join Modern Agent Social Club and turn your Instagram into your biggest referral source in just 18 minutes a day! Download our free guide, Personal Brand by Friday, here! Follow us on social media: @modernagentmarketinggirls @modernagentsocialclub Follow Chelsea Petersen: @hichelseapetersen Follow Kayla Fox: @yourhomegirlkayla LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW and share something you love about our podcast in Apple Podcasts and screenshot and send your review to support@modernagentsocialclub along with your mailing address so we can send you a free gift! — Mentioned in this episode: ♡ The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand ♡ Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara ♡ Jessi Jean (@jessijeanhome) — creator of the viral "yap challenge" ♡ The Home Edit This episode was edited by Adrienne Cruz. Mentioned in this episode: Personal Brand by Friday

  5. Jul 14

    82. Who You Have to Become Before Your Business Can Grow

    If you've ever made a big investment in yourself and then immediately thought, "what was I thinking???" we see you. That in-between phase where you're not who you used to be, but you're not who you're becoming yet is uncomfortable. But it's also where the real transformation happens. In this episode, we're taking you behind the scenes of Chelsea's $75K VIP day and mastermind investment: what led up to it, what it looked like, and the huge mindset shifts that came out of it. We're talking leadership, vision, and why the people who are willing to do the uncomfortable work are always the ones who come out ahead. The girls discuss: ♡ Why Chelsea's biggest investment this year wasn't about the price tag ♡ What the "river of misery" feels like and why it means you're on your way somewhere ♡ Building your business on a foundation instead of decoration ♡ Why leading with the payoff (not the process) is what gets people to say yes ♡ How investing in yourself changes what you're willing to tolerate — Subscribe to this show to stay up to date and get the latest episodes! CLICK HERE to join Modern Agent Social Club and turn your Instagram into your biggest referral source in just 18 minutes a day! Download our free guide, Personal Brand by Friday, here! Follow us on social media: @modernagentmarketinggirls @modernagentsocialclub Follow Chelsea Petersen: @hichelseapetersen Follow Kayla Fox: @yourhomegirlkayla LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW and share something you love about our podcast in Apple Podcasts and screenshot and send your review to support@modernagentsocialclub along with your mailing address so we can send you a free gift! — Mentioned in this episode: ♡ Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman ♡ Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara This episode was edited by Adrienne Cruz. Mentioned in this episode: Personal Brand by Friday

  6. Jul 7

    81. Your Brain Loves Easy, Your Brand Doesn't

    What if ease was never supposed to be the answer? We chase ease in everything: easy recipes, easy templates, easy content calendars, easy checkout buttons. Our brains are wired to love it. I (Kayla today for a solo ep) actually looked into the science behind it for this episode, and it kind of blew my mind. If you've ever bought the template, joined the membership, downloaded the freebie... and it still didn't "work" for you, you have to listen to this episode! Kayla discusses: ♡ Why our brains are wired to crave "easy" ♡ The neuroscience of attention ♡ Why "working with me is easy" should be the message, not "buying a house is easy" ♡ The real reason templates and systems alone won't make your content memorable ♡ The tough questions you need to sit with to build a personal brand that stands out — Follow us on Instagram: ♡ Podcast: @modernagentmarketinggirls ♡ Chelsea Petersen: @hichelseapetersen ♡ Kayla Fox: @yourhomegirlkayla — Subscribe to this show to stay up to date and get the latest episodes! CLICK HERE to join Modern Agent Social Club and turn your Instagram into your biggest referral source in just 18 minutes a day! Download our free guide, Personal Brand by Friday, here! Follow us on social media: @modernagentmarketinggirls @modernagentsocialclub Follow Chelsea Petersen: @hichelseapetersen Follow Kayla Fox: @yourhomegirlkayla LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW and share something you love about our podcast in Apple Podcasts and screenshot and send your review to support@modernagentsocialclub along with your mailing address so we can send you a free gift! Mentioned in this episode: Personal Brand by Friday

  7. Jun 30

    80. Her Business is 95% Referrals and She's Telling You EXACTLY How She Does it (with Kristin Sheckler)

    Want to stand out on Instagram so you can sell more houses? Learn more about the Modern Agent Social Club Membership here 95% of her business comes from referrals, and she's never paid for a lead. The one thing that has made that possible is relying on a personal brand she's been building consistently since she started. In this episode, I (Kayla!) sit down with Kristin Sheckler, a Modern Agent member since 2021, mom of four, and Indiana-based agent whose business is proof that showing up as yourself actually works. We get into all of it, how Kristin built her brand from the beginning, why she doesn't believe in balance, and the small, consistent things that have kept her top of mind without burning out. We love talking about the power of personal branding on Modern Agent Marketing Girls, but this episode is a real-life example of just how it pays off. The girls discuss: ♡ Why Kristin left corporate behind after her "COVID baby" and got her real estate license (and why Modern Agent was one of the first things she invested in) ♡ What it looked like to build a personal brand when literally no one in real estate was doing it yet ♡ Why her business is 95% referral-based ♡ Not wanting to be a top producer ♡ How Kristin actually manages her days during summer with four kids at home ♡ Her "home of the day" story strategy that takes one second and gets conversations every single time ♡ How she built her email list from scratch — Connect with Kristin: ♡ Follow Kristin on Instagram ♡ Subscribe to her newsletter ♡ Check out her freebies and important links — Subscribe to this show to stay up to date and get the latest episodes! CLICK HERE to join Modern Agent Social Club and turn your Instagram into your biggest referral source in just 18 minutes a day! Download our free guide, Personal Brand by Friday, here! Follow us on social media: @modernagentmarketinggirls @modernagentsocialclub Follow Chelsea Petersen: @hichelseapetersen Follow Kayla Fox: @yourhomegirlkayla LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW and share something you love about our podcast in Apple Podcasts and screenshot and send your review to support@modernagentsocialclub along with your mailing address so we can send you a free gift! This episode was edited by Adrienne Cruz. Mentioned in this episode: Personal Brand by Friday

  8. Jun 23

    79. The Agents Getting the Most Business From Instagram are Following THIS Content Strategy

    Want to stand out on Instagram so you can sell more houses? Learn more about the Modern Agent Social Club Membership here We've all been there. You spend time putting together a beautiful post, it looks polished and professional, and then... nothing. Maybe a few likes from your mom and your best friend, but no DMs and definitely no referrals. If this is you, you might be missing the formula that makes content actually stick. It's just Chelsea today, and in this solo episode, I’m walking you through the Content S'more, our signature framework for creating content that builds real brand recognition. The kind that has people thinking of you first when it's time to buy, sell, or pass along a name. Chelsea discusses: ♡ Why most real estate content gets scrolled right past ♡ The difference between the hamster wheel and the flywheel (and which one your marketing is on) ♡ The three-ingredient Content S'more formula that makes your brand memorable ♡ Why "local" is the secret weapon most agents are leaving out of their content ♡ Real examples of how to apply the formula to posts you're already creating — Subscribe to this show to stay up to date and get the latest episodes! CLICK HERE to join Modern Agent Social Club and turn your Instagram into your biggest referral source in just 18 minutes a day! Download our free guide, Personal Brand by Friday, here! Follow us on social media: @modernagentmarketinggirls @modernagentsocialclub Follow Chelsea Petersen: @hichelseapetersen Follow Kayla Fox: @yourhomegirlkayla LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW and share something you love about our podcast in Apple Podcasts and screenshot and send your review to support@modernagentsocialclub along with your mailing address so we can send you a free gift! — Mentioned in this episode: ♡ Episode 21: Raise Your Standards and Grow Your Business This episode was edited by Adrienne Cruz. Mentioned in this episode: Personal Brand by Friday

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Welcome to the Modern Agent Marketing Girls Podcast, a real estate marketing podcast for real estate agents who want to grow their business through social media and personal branding so you can attract clients you love with your marketing. Hosted by Chelsea Petersen, founder of Modern Agent Social Club, and Kayla Fox, real estate agent turned marketing girl, this podcast helps real estate agents attract clients, build visibility in their local market, and create consistent marketing routines that actually fit real life. Each week, we share real estate marketing strategies, Instagram tips for agents, mindset shifts, and behind the scenes conversations about what’s really working in today’s real estate market. From building your personal brand to creating content that converts, this podcast is designed to help agents stand out and generate repeat and referral business. Whether you’re a new agent or a seasoned pro, this podcast will help you create a marketing plan that showcases your professionalism and personality, so you can build a business around your life. Hit subscribe for weekly episodes every Tuesday to learn how to market your real estate business the modern way through honest conversations, practical tips, and lots of laughs along the way! XOXO, The Marketing Girls

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