I'm Just Sayin with Robbyn Battles

Robbyn Battles

"I'm Just Sayin" with Robbyn is more than a podcast; it's a conversation with the community. Perfect for real estate enthusiasts and story lovers, offering an honest, engaging, and sometimes eye-opening perspective on the world through Robbyn's lens of real estate and its impact on people. With 30+ years in real estate, Robbyn's most captivating stories are about people - clients, family, agents, and, yes, their pets. Expect everything from touching moments to the hilariously bizarre while keeping it real and raw. Join Robbyn as she shares real estate's intriguing, often surprising human side.

  1. How to Avoid Probate Without Making Costly Mistakes

    13h ago

    How to Avoid Probate Without Making Costly Mistakes

    🚀 Estate planning is about far more than drafting a will—it’s about protecting your family, assets, and legacy. In this episode, we explore the biggest estate planning mistakes people make, why trusts need regular updates, how California laws can impact your inheritance, and why every adult should have an estate plan. Whether you're a homeowner, investor, or simply planning for the future, this conversation is packed with practical insights. 🎧 Hosted by: Robbyn Battles 👤 Guest:🏡 Cecilia Amo – Estate Planning Attorney & Founder of Amo Law Legacy Planning Cecilia Amo is an estate planning attorney, speaker, and the author of Your After-Credits Scene: A Nerd's Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Legacy. As the founder of Amo Law, she serves clients across California including Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego counties focusing on asset protection and intergenerational wealth. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Estate planning myths everyone should know ✔️ How trusts help avoid probate ✔️ Common trust and inheritance mistakes ✔️ California Prop 19 and property tax changes ✔️ Protecting your family's wealth for future generations 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Cecilia Amo: 🌐 Website → https://amo-law.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/amolawlegacyplanning 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amolaw.legacyplanning/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/amo-law-legacy-planning/ 🎧 Follow Robbyn Battles: 🌐 Website → https://www.thehouseagent.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RobbynBattlesTheHouseAgent 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robbynbattles/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbynbattles/ 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    1h 8m
  2. Don't Get a Reverse Mortgage Until You Know This

    Jul 3

    Don't Get a Reverse Mortgage Until You Know This

    🚀 In this insightful episode, host Robbyn sits down with reverse mortgage expert Janice Cohen to uncover the truth behind reverse mortgages, debunk common myths, and explain how today's reverse mortgage programs help seniors remain financially secure while aging in place. Janice also shares how reverse mortgages can be used to purchase a new home, protect retirement savings, and provide peace of mind for families navigating long-term care decisions. 🎧 Hosted by: Robbyn Battles 👤 Guest:🏡 Janice Cohen – Reverse Mortgage Advisor Janice Cohen is a Reverse Mortgage Consultant, Sales Manager, and President's Club member licensed in California, New Jersey, and Arizona. She specializes in guiding homeowners through Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) and reverse mortgages to enhance retirement security and support aging in place. Active in several professional organizations, she serves as the Treasurer and Secretary for the Los Angeles chapter of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Common myths surrounding reverse mortgages ✔️ How reverse mortgages have evolved over the years ✔️ Reverse mortgages for home purchases ✔️ Helping seniors age comfortably in place ✔️ Financial planning strategies using home equity 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Janice Cohen: 🌐 Website → https://www.americanreversemortgage.org/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/JaniceCohenMutualReverse/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/janice-cohen-reverse-mortgage/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicecohen-reversemortageadvisor/ 🎧 Follow Robbyn Battles: 🌐 Website → https://www.thehouseagent.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RobbynBattlesTheHouseAgent 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robbynbattles/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbynbattles/ 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    44 min
  3. How a Living Trust Can Save Your Heirs Thousands

    Jun 26

    How a Living Trust Can Save Your Heirs Thousands

    🚀 In this episode of "I'm Just Sayin' – Let's Get to the Point," host Robbyn Battles explores the critical world of estate planning with attorney Jenna Glassock, founding partner of Laurel Trust Law. Jenna breaks down trusts, probate, beneficiary designations, stepped-up basis, property tax implications, Prop 19, and incapacity planning. Whether you own real estate, have children, or want to protect your assets, this episode provides practical guidance to help families avoid costly mistakes and preserve wealth for future generations. 🎧 Hosted by: Robbyn Battles 👤 Guest:🏡 Jenna Glassock – Estate Planning Attorney & Founding Partner of Laurel Trust Law Jenna Glassock is a Trusts & Estates Attorney and the Founding Partner of Laurel Trust Law LLP in Los Angeles. A California State Bar Certified Legal Specialist, she focuses on estate planning, trust administration, and probate. Inspired by her own prolonged legal struggle following her mother’s passing, Jenna is dedicated to helping California families navigate complex legal processes to protect their wealth and legacy. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Revocable living trusts and probate avoidance ✔️ Properly titling assets into a trust ✔️ Beneficiary designations and inheritance planning ✔️ Stepped-up basis and capital gains tax savings ✔️ Incapacity planning, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Jenna Glassock: 🌐 Website → https://www.ltlfirm.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennaglassock/ 🎧 Follow Robbyn Battles: 🌐 Website → https://www.thehouseagent.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RobbynBattlesTheHouseAgent 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robbynbattles/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbynbattles/ 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    46 min
  4. Most Families Ignore This Dementia Warning Sign

    Jun 19

    Most Families Ignore This Dementia Warning Sign

    🚀 In this insightful episode, host Robbyn Battles sits down with Carolyn Rosenblatt, a registered nurse, attorney, author, and aging family consultant, to discuss the realities of caring for aging parents. From family conflicts and dementia concerns to legal planning, healthcare advocacy, and assisted living decisions, Carolyn shares decades of expertise helping families navigate some of life’s most difficult transitions. Learn how proactive planning can reduce stress, preserve dignity, and protect aging loved ones. 🎧 Hosted by: Robbyn Battles 👤 Guest:🏡 Carolyn Rosenblatt – Registered Nurse, Attorney, Aging Family Consultant & Author Carolyn Rosenblatt is a strategist and mediator at AgingParents.com with extensive dual-perspective experience as a Registered Nurse and litigator. She specializes in guiding families through the legal, healthcare, and financial complexities of aging. A long-standing Forbes contributor, she has authored multiple books, including The Family Guide To Aging Parents and Hiring A Homecare Worker: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Family dynamics and caregiving challenges ✔️ Understanding dementia and cognitive decline ✔️ Trusts, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney ✔️ Protecting seniors from financial exploitation ✔️ Becoming a stronger advocate for aging parents 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Carolyn Rosenblatt: 🌐 Website → https://agingparents.com/ 🌐 Website → https://www.aginginvestor.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynrosenblatt/ 🎧 Follow Robbyn Battles: 🌐 Website → https://www.thehouseagent.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RobbynBattlesTheHouseAgent 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robbynbattles/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbynbattles/ 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    42 min
  5. Why ‘Good’ Nursing Homes Still Fail Seniors

    Jun 12

    Why ‘Good’ Nursing Homes Still Fail Seniors

    🚀 In this episode, we dive into the realities of elder care in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior housing. A trial lawyer shares why he chose this field, what he’s learned from cases involving neglect and understaffing, and how families can better protect their loved ones. We also break down the differences between facility types, red flags to watch for, and how the system actually works behind the scenes. 🎧 Hosted by: Robbyn Battles 👤 Guest:🏡 Ben Yeroushalmi – Trial Attorney specializing in elder care and nursing home litigation Ben Yeroushalmi is a trial lawyer and the founder of an Elder Abuse and Neglect law firm in California. He specializes in litigation against nursing homes and assisted living facilities, securing compensation for neglect victims and leading class-action lawsuits to enforce improved staffing and care standards among corporate operators.. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Why elder care law is more complex than traditional personal injury ✔️ Differences between nursing homes, assisted living, and skilled nursing care ✔️ How staffing levels and financial structures affect patient care ✔️ Warning signs of neglect and misplacement in facilities ✔️ How families can better advocate for aging loved ones 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Ben Yeroushalmi: 🌐 Website → https://www.yeroushalmilaw.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/benyeroushalmi/ 🎧 Follow Robbyn Battles: 🌐 Website → https://www.thehouseagent.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RobbynBattlesTheHouseAgent 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robbynbattles/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbynbattles/ 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    37 min
  6. How Retirees Are Unlocking Hidden Cash Without Selling

    Jun 5

    How Retirees Are Unlocking Hidden Cash Without Selling

    🚀 In this eye-opening episode, Robyn Battles sits down with reverse mortgage expert Don Graves, Founder of the Housing Wealth Institute, to separate fact from fiction about reverse mortgages. Don explains why reverse mortgages have earned an unfair reputation, how they can be used as a proactive retirement planning tool, and why housing wealth may be one of the most overlooked assets retirees have. From eliminating monthly mortgage payments to using reverse mortgages for home purchases, this conversation is packed with practical strategies for retirees, homeowners, financial advisors, and real estate professionals. 🎧 Hosted by: Robyn Battles 👤 Guest:🏡 Don Graves – Founder of the Housing Wealth Institute & Reverse Mortgage Educator Don Graves, RICP®, CLTC®, CSA, IRMAACP™, is Founder of the Housing Wealth Institute and an Adjunct Instructor at The American College of Financial Services. He is an author of four books, including Using Housing Wealth to Reduce Taxes in Retirement, and focuses on integrating housing wealth into retirement income planning.  💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Reverse mortgage myths and misconceptions ✔️ Retirement income planning using housing wealth ✔️ How reverse mortgages affect heirs and inheritance ✔️ Reverse for Purchase opportunities for retirees ✔️ Financial flexibility and retirement sustainability 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Don Graves: 🌐 Website → https://housingwealthinstitute.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/askdongraves/ 📧 Email → AskDonGraves@gmail.com🎓 Masterclass → http://www.HousingWealthMasterclass.com 🎧 Follow Robbyn Battles: 🌐 Website → https://www.thehouseagent.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RobbynBattlesTheHouseAgent 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robbynbattles/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbynbattles/📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    50 min
  7. Why Most Wildfire “Protection” Plans Still Fail

    May 28

    Why Most Wildfire “Protection” Plans Still Fail

    🚀 In this powerful episode, Robin sits down with Jim Sprouse, CEO of EmberPro Wildfire Defense Systems, to discuss the growing wildfire crisis across California and what homeowners can do to protect their homes. From wildfire defense systems and Zone Zero mitigation to insurance challenges and home hardening, Jim breaks down the realities of living in high fire-risk areas and the practical solutions available today. 🎧 Hosted by: Robbyn Battles 👤 Guest:🏡 Jim Sprouse – CEO & Founder of EmberPro Wildfire Defense Systems Jim Sprouse is an entrepreneur with a degree in environmental studies and a certified wildfire mitigation specialist. He is the cofounder of Ember Pro, a company focused on helping protect homes from wildfire risk through mitigation strategies and defensible space planning. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Wildfire defense systems explained ✔️ Home hardening and defensible space strategies ✔️ California insurance challenges in fire zones ✔️ Why Zone Zero is critical for wildfire protection ✔️ Community preparedness and wildfire mitigation 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Jim Sprouse: 🌐 Website → https://emberprousa.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/emberprousa 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/emberprousa/ 🎧 Follow Robbyn Battles: 🌐 Website → https://www.thehouseagent.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RobbynBattlesTheHouseAgent 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robbynbattles/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbynbattles/ 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    53 min
  8. How to Get Out of Fight-or-Flight Mode Fast

    May 22

    How to Get Out of Fight-or-Flight Mode Fast

    🚀 In this powerful conversation, Dr. Eugene Choi shares how neuroscience can help people break free from stress, fear, autopilot thinking, and survival mode. From leaving a successful pharmacy career to becoming a neuroscience-based coach and speaker, Dr. Choi explains how our brains are wired, why most people operate in fight-or-flight, and how to activate higher-level thinking for better relationships, leadership, business, and personal fulfillment. 🎧 Hosted by: Robbyn Battles 👤 Guest:🏡 Dr. Eugene Choi – Neuroscience-Based Coach, Speaker & Former Pharmacist Dr. Eugene K. Choi is a Transformational Mindset Coach who works with leaders to achieve peak performance in high-stress environments. With a background in clinical pharmacy, neuroscience, and business coaching, he developed a science-based approach to improving clarity, focus, and decision-making. His work has reached millions through his articles and films, focused on performance, mindset, and leadership. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Survival state vs executive state thinking ✔️ How stress affects the brain and decision-making ✔️ Breaking autopilot patterns and rewiring thought processes ✔️ Emotional resilience, parenting, and relationships ✔️ Neurofeedback, meditation, and practical brain-training tools 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Dr. Eugene Choi: 🌐 Website → https://eugenekchoi.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenekchoi/ 🎧 Follow Robbyn Battles: 🌐 Website → https://www.thehouseagent.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RobbynBattlesTheHouseAgent 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robbynbattles/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbynbattles/📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    47 min
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"I'm Just Sayin" with Robbyn is more than a podcast; it's a conversation with the community. Perfect for real estate enthusiasts and story lovers, offering an honest, engaging, and sometimes eye-opening perspective on the world through Robbyn's lens of real estate and its impact on people. With 30+ years in real estate, Robbyn's most captivating stories are about people - clients, family, agents, and, yes, their pets. Expect everything from touching moments to the hilariously bizarre while keeping it real and raw. Join Robbyn as she shares real estate's intriguing, often surprising human side.

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