The Next Move

Mathew Dick and Jennifer Bruns
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Welcome to The Next Move—your go-to source for real estate insights in Central Texas. Hosted by Mathew Dick and Jennifer Bruns, experienced REALTORS®, this channel is built for buyers, sellers, and agents who want real advice—not fluff. Whether you're:  Buying your first home  Selling and trying to maximize your return  Or building a career in real estate We break down what’s actually happening in the market—using real scenarios, real strategies, and real experience from the field. 🎙️ On this channel, you’ll get:  Weekly podcast episodes  Market insights specific to Central Texas  Tips to help you avoid costly mistakes  Behind-the-scenes looks at real deals and listings We’re here to help you make smarter decisions—because your next move matters. 📍 Central Texas Real Estate 📲 Follow along: Instagram: @matt0911dick | @jbrunsrealtor

  1. 1d ago

    Temple ISD Today: A Conversation with Superintendent Dr. Bobby Ott

    Buying? Selling? Want to know more about eXp Realty? Just wanna show us love? Message us! What do you really know about Temple ISD? This week on The Next Move, Jennifer and Matt sit down with Temple ISD Superintendent Dr. Bobby Ott for a conversation we've wanted to have for a long time. As Realtors, we hear opinions about local school districts every day. Buyers hear them. Sellers hear them. People moving to Central Texas hear them. But opinions and things someone heard years ago don't always match what's happening inside a district today. So instead of repeating what we've heard, we went directly to the source. Dr. Ott joins us to talk about the actual data behind Temple ISD, including academic performance, graduation and college/career readiness, student programs, Career & Technical Education, growth, facilities and the future of the district. We also bring up some of the perceptions and misconceptions we hear about TISD and give Dr. Ott the opportunity to address them himself—with the numbers and context behind them. Temple ISD earned a B in the latest accountability ratings. Temple High School and Edwards Academy earned A ratings, TISD campuses earned 26 distinctions, the Class of 2025 posted a 97% four-year graduation rate, and TISD reports a 100% College, Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) score for the Class of 2026. But some of our favorite parts of this conversation have nothing to do with a rating. We talk about the opportunities available to TISD students, Temple's growth, the relationship between schools and the community, and why Dr. Ott has remained so committed to this district. Most importantly, we get to know the person behind the title and hear—in his own words—why he believes in Temple ISD. 📊 DR. OTT'S TEMPLE ISD METRICS PRESENTATION https://bit.ly/TISDmetrics CONNECT WITH DR. BOBBY OTT + TEMPLE ISD Dr. Bobby Ott, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Temple Independent School District Office: 254-215-6760 X: @OttTempleISD https://www.tisd.org/ CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS Jennifer Bruns REALTOR® & Associate Broker | eXp Realty https://linktr.ee/jbrunsrealtor Matt Dick REALTOR® | Military Living in Central Texas https://www.youtube.com/@MilitaryLivinginCentralTexas THE NEXT MOVE A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast Real Conversations. Real People. Real Estate. Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas. Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.

    Temple ISD Today: A Conversation with Superintendent Dr. Bobby Ott

  2. Sep 18

    From Beatboxing Agent to Building an Authentic Real Estate Career | John Flynn

    Buying? Selling? Want to know more about eXp Realty? Just wanna show us love? Message us! What happens when you stop trying to create the perfect real estate persona and start showing up as yourself? For Season 1, Episode 20 of The Next Move – A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick are joined by Arizona Realtor John Flynn of eXp Realty and the Legacy Real Estate Team. John serves buyers and sellers throughout Arizona's East Valley, but his path into real estate wasn't exactly conventional. After spending years as a stay-at-home dad, John entered an incredibly competitive industry looking for a way to stand out. One of his answers? Lean into something he already knew how to do—beatboxing. “The Beatboxing Agent” was born. But John's story became about something much bigger than a catchy real estate brand. In this episode, we talk about authenticity, fear, finding your lane, building confidence, being willing to evolve and what it actually takes to create a sustainable career in real estate. We also compare notes on doing business in Arizona versus Central Texas and talk about the challenges agents are navigating in today's industry. John has spoken publicly about realizing that the persona he created early in his career was, in part, a way of hiding behind something flashy rather than confronting his fears. His evolution toward simply being John Flynn, the Realtor became part of a much bigger lesson about showing up authentically in business and life. Whether you're a Realtor trying to figure out where you fit, an entrepreneur building a personal brand, or someone who needs a reminder that you don't have to look like everyone else to succeed, there's something in this conversation for you. In this episode: Arizona vs. Texas real estate • John's journey from stay-at-home dad to Realtor • the Beatboxing Agent • finding your identity in real estate • authenticity vs. personal branding • overcoming fear • comparison in the real estate industry • building confidence • finding your lane • relationships and community • adapting as your business grows • staying true to yourself CONNECT WITH JOHN FLYNN John Flynn | REALTOR® — eXp Realty / Legacy Real Estate Team 📱 928-970-5636 📧 john@legacyrealestateteam.com 📸 Instagram: @johnflynn_the_realtor 🏡 Legacy Real Estate Team CONNECT WITH JENNIFER & MATT Jennifer Bruns | REALTOR® & Associate Broker — eXp Realty 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jbrunsrealtor Matt Dick | REALTOR® — eXp Realty ▶️ YouTube — Military Living in Central Texas: https://www.youtube.com/@MilitaryLivinginCentralTexas 🎙️ The Next Move – A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast Hosted by Jennifer Bruns & Matt Dick Real Conversations. Real People. Real Estate. Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas. Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.

    From Beatboxing Agent to Building an Authentic Real Estate Career | John Flynn

  3. Sep 11

    Episode 19: Beyond the Highlight Reels — The Real Life of Real Estate in a Tough Market

    Buying? Selling? Want to know more about eXp Realty? Just wanna show us love? Message us! Social media shows the closings, the sold signs, the awards and the smiling photos. It doesn’t always show what it takes to stay in this business when the market gets tough. In Episode 19 of The Next Move – A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick pull back the curtain on what life as a Realtor really looks like when transactions are harder to come by, buyers are hesitant, sellers have changing expectations, and the market simply isn’t handing out easy wins. No guest this time. No highlight reel. Just an open conversation about the good, the bad and the ugly of real estate. We talk about the work consumers rarely see—the follow-up, prospecting, problem-solving, marketing, negotiations, relationships, emotional ups and downs, deals that fall apart, hours that never make it onto an Instagram post, and the pressure of running a business where there is no guaranteed paycheck. But this episode isn't about complaining about a difficult market. It's about surviving it, adapting to it and becoming better because of it. For consumers, we hope this gives you a better understanding of what your Realtor actually does behind the scenes and why experience, relationships and persistence matter. For fellow agents who may be looking around wondering if everyone else is killing it while you're struggling: you're probably seeing their highlight reel, not their whole story. We're right there with you. We're still showing up. Still learning. Still adjusting. Still working. And we're willing to talk about it. In this episode: The reality behind Realtor social media • working in a challenging real estate market • what agents do when nobody is buying today • staying motivated when business slows • activity vs. productivity • the emotional side of commission income • adapting instead of disappearing • supporting other agents • what consumers don't see • building relationships for the long haul • finding balance in real estate • why authenticity matters 🎙️ The Next Move – A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast Hosted by Jennifer Bruns & Matt Dick Real Conversations. Real People. Real Estate. Because sometimes the most important conversations aren't the ones that make the highlight reel. 📲 CONNECT WITH JENNIFER & MATT Jennifer Bruns | REALTOR® & Associate Broker — eXp Realty 📱 254-780-7093 📧 jbrunsrealtor@gmail.com 🔗 Jennifer's Linktree - https://linktr.ee/jbrunsrealtor Matt Dick | REALTOR® — eXp Realty 📱 253-820-7327 📧 militarylivingincentraltexas@gmail.com ▶️ YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@MilitaryLivinginCentralTexas⁩   Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas. Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.

    Episode 19: Beyond the Highlight Reels — The Real Life of Real Estate in a Tough Market

  4. Sep 4

    Building More Than Homes: The Art & Heart of Custom Home Building | Dennis Jones, Tierra Homes

    Buying? Selling? Want to know more about eXp Realty? Just wanna show us love? Message us! What really goes into building a custom home—and what should you know before you ever break ground? On Episode 18 of The Next Move – A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick sit down with Dennis Jones of Tierra Homes Custom Builders to talk about the business, process, and relationships behind building a home from the ground up. Dennis is Vice President of Construction at Tierra Homes and oversees field operations for the family-run Central Texas builder. Tierra Homes specializes in custom and pre-built homes throughout Salado, Temple, Belton and surrounding communities, with an emphasis on transparency, communication, organization and craftsmanship.  We get into what buyers should understand about the custom-building process, how a builder takes an idea from vision to reality, the decisions that can make or break the experience, and why communication between the homeowner and builder matters just as much as what happens on the jobsite. Whether you're considering building your dream home, comparing new construction with an existing home, or you're simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, this conversation gives you a builder's perspective on what it takes to do it well. In this episode: custom home building in Central Texas • choosing the right builder • planning and design • budgets and expectations • communication during construction • craftsmanship and quality • the homeowner/builder relationship • Salado, Belton & Temple real estate • what buyers should know before building Connect with Tierra Homes Custom Builders Website: tierrahomestx.com Instagram: @tierrahomes Phone: (254) 223-1218 Email: builder@tierrahomestx.com Salado, Texas  The Next Move A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast Hosted by Jennifer Bruns & Matt Dick Real Conversations. Real People. Real Estate. Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas. Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.

    Building More Than Homes: The Art & Heart of Custom Home Building | Dennis Jones, Tierra Homes

  5. Aug 28

    ACROSS THE BROKERAGE LINES: WHAT'S REALLY HAPPENING IN REAL ESTATE?

    Buying? Selling? Want to know more about eXp Realty? Just wanna show us love? Message us! Three different brokerages. Three different perspectives. One Central Texas real estate market. For Season 1, Episode 17 of The Next Move: A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick cross brokerage lines for a candid conversation with three Central Texas real estate professionals: Reganne Queen — Real Broker Chris Lockett — Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Temple-Belton Heath Haverland — Broker Associate, CENTURY 21 Bill Bartlett This isn't a debate about which brokerage is "best." It's an honest conversation about what we're all seeing from different sides of the same industry. We talk about what's happening in the Central Texas market, what's working for agents right now, what isn't, how the real estate business continues to evolve, and what changes at the national brokerage level could mean for agents and consumers locally. We also get into something we think matters: why each of our guests chose their brokerage—and why they continue to believe it's the right fit for them. Different logos don't have to mean different sides. At the end of the day, we're all navigating the same market, serving the same communities and figuring out what the next chapter of real estate looks like. CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS REGANNE QUEEN | REAL BROKER Phone: (315) 804-0180 Email: rqueenrealty@gmail.com Website: jankovichrealestate.com CHRIS LOCKETT | RE/MAX TEMPLE-BELTON Phone: (254) 760-7276 Office: (254) 771-3633 Email: chris.lockett@hotmail.com Website: templebeltonhomefinder.com 4016 S. 31st St., Temple, TX 76502 HEATH HAVERLAND | CENTURY 21 BILL BARTLETT Phone: (512) 749-0985 Office: (254) 947-5050 Email: heath@c21bb.com Website: c21bb.com/heath 860 N. Main St., Salado, TX 76571 🎙️ THE NEXT MOVE A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast Hosted by Jennifer Bruns & Matt Dick Real conversations. Different perspectives. One Central Texas market. Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas. Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.

    ACROSS THE BROKERAGE LINES: WHAT'S REALLY HAPPENING IN REAL ESTATE?

  6. Aug 21

    Death, Divorce, Deeds & Community Property in Texas Real Estate | with Josh Pearson

    Buying? Selling? Want to know more about eXp Realty? Just wanna show us love? Message us! What happens to your house when you die? Who can actually sign when inherited property is sold? If you owned a home before getting married, why might your spouse still need to sign at closing? And what happens to real estate when divorce, probate, deeds, marriage and Texas community-property laws all collide? In Season 1, Episode 16 of The Next Move: A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick sit down with Josh Pearson of Pearson Law Firm in Belton for a practical conversation about the legal side of Texas real estate—the things buyers and sellers often don't think about until they suddenly matter. Josh is a Texas attorney whose practice includes real estate, business law, wills, trusts and probate, and the State Bar of Texas identifies him as Board Certified in Residential Real Estate Law. He has practiced in Texas since 2012 after earning his J.D. from Southern Methodist University.  We talk about death, divorce, deeds, probate, inheritance, separate property, community property, homestead rights and title issues, including questions like: Who owns what when someone dies? When does an estate have to go through probate? Who has authority to sell? What happens if there's no will? Can a spouse have rights in a home they never purchased? And why can the name on the deed sometimes be only the beginning of the conversation? We also get into the role attorneys and title professionals play in identifying these issues before they derail a closing—and why planning ahead can make an enormous difference for the people you leave behind. And Josh's connection to Central Texas goes well beyond practicing law. He's also involved in several local businesses and ventures, including the Texas Title Pearson Fee Office and The Commonwealth Texas, the Temple restaurant and community destination he and his family helped create.  Whether you own a home, are preparing to buy or sell, have inherited property, are navigating a divorce, or simply want to understand what actually happens to Texas real estate when life changes, this is an episode worth saving. CONNECT WITH JOSH PEARSON Pearson Law Firm, P.C. 80 Morgan's Point Rd., Belton, TX 76513 254-939-3995 Practice areas include real estate, business, wills, trusts and probate. Pearson Law Firm / Bell County Lawyer Texas Title — Pearson Fee Office 80 Morgan's Point Rd., Suite 103, Belton, TX 254-939-8873 Texas Title – Pearson Fee Office The Commonwealth Texas 11830 W. Adams Ave., Temple, TX 76502 254-677-6722 Restaurant • bourbon & cocktail bar • pickleball • live music • events • community. The Commonwealth Texas UNcommon Pies 120 Morgan's Point Rd., Belton, TX 76513. UNcommon Pies information This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Real estate, probate, estate and family-law situations are fact-specific. Consult a qualified Texas attorney regarding your individual circumstances. Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas. Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.

    Death, Divorce, Deeds & Community Property in Texas Real Estate | with Josh Pearson

  7. Aug 14

    WHO TOLD YOU THAT?! Real Estate Myths We Need to Clear Up

    Buying? Selling? Want to know more about eXp Realty? Just wanna show us love? Message us! Real estate advice is everywhere—but that doesn’t mean all of it is true. In Episode 15 of The Next Move: A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick are tackling some of the real estate “facts” buyers and sellers have heard for years that may be outdated, misunderstood, or just plain wrong. Can you really use a VA loan more than once? Are FHA and VA appraisals as scary as people make them sound? Is an appraisal basically the same thing as an inspection? Why can Zillow, Realtor.com and other third-party websites get a Texas home’s value wrong? And what does it actually mean that Texas is a non-disclosure state? We’re breaking down the misconceptions that can cause buyers and sellers to make decisions based on bad—or seriously outdated—information. In this episode, we talk about: VA loans and the myth that they’re a one-and-done benefitFHA and VA appraisals—what appraisers are really looking for and why this isn’t 1980 anymoreAppraisals vs. inspections and why they serve two completely different purposesOnline home values and why third-party sites may not have all the information they need in TexasTexas as a non-disclosure state and why that matters when determining market valueCommon assumptions buyers and sellers bring into a transaction that can affect their decisionsWhy getting information from someone who understands the Central Texas market mattersSome real estate rules have changed. Some were never rules in the first place. And some things get repeated so often that everybody assumes they must be true. So before you let something you heard from a friend, family member, social media—or the internet—determine your next move, there’s one question worth asking: WHO TOLD YOU THAT?! 🎙️ The Next Move: A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast Hosted by Jennifer Bruns & Matt Dick Real estate is local. Good information matters. And your next move should be an informed one. Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas. Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.

    WHO TOLD YOU THAT?! Real Estate Myths We Need to Clear Up

  8. Aug 7

    Real Estate Roundtable: What’s Working, What’s Not & Life at eXp

    Buying? Selling? Want to know more about eXp Realty? Just wanna show us love? Message us! What does real estate in Central Texas actually look like from the agents working in it every single day? For Season 1, Episode 14 of The Next Move: A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick are joined by fellow Central Texas REALTORS® Carlee Lopez and Aundrea Dudik for an agent roundtable—and this one is less presentation and more real conversation. We’re talking about the market, our businesses, our clients, and what we’re seeing on the ground across Central Texas. What’s working right now? What’s frustrating? Where are agents finding wins? What are buyers and sellers struggling with? And how do you continue building a real estate business when the market—and the industry itself—keeps changing? Carlee and Aundrea are also part of our collaborative group at eXp Realty, so we get into their experiences since making the transition to eXp: what changed, what surprised them, the importance of collaboration, and what being surrounded by other agents who are willing to share ideas and resources can look like in practice. But this isn’t an eXp commercial. It’s four Central Texas real estate professionals sitting down and talking candidly about business, life, clients, challenges, wins, brokerage, collaboration and the reality of being a REALTOR® in today’s market. Carlee brings a particularly local perspective to the conversation. She’s a Central Texas native who grew up in Copperas Cove, earned her bachelor’s degree in Marketing from UT Tyler and now calls Belton home. Her business focuses on buyers, sellers, relocation and new construction throughout Central Texas.  Aundrea is an Associate Broker and REALTOR® behind Living in Central Texas, specializing in buying, selling and relocation throughout the region. Her master’s-level background in clinical mental health brings an interesting perspective to the very human—and sometimes very emotional—side of real estate.  If you’re a buyer or seller wondering what agents are really seeing in Central Texas, or you’re an agent curious about how other professionals are navigating today’s market, pull up a chair. This is the kind of conversation that usually happens when agents get together after the meeting—and we’re letting you listen in. In this episode: Central Texas market realities • what’s working and what isn’t • today’s buyers and sellers • agent frustrations and wins • life after transitioning to eXp • collaboration vs. competition • building a sustainable real estate career • and plenty of real-world real estate talk. Connect with our guests Carlee Lopez | REALTOR® — eXp Realty 📱 Call/Text: (254) 768-1222 📧 Email: carleesellsctx@gmail.com  🌐 CarleeLopez.com⁠ 📸 Instagram: @carleesellsctx⁠ Aundrea Dudik | Associate Broker, REALTOR® — eXp Realty 📱 Call/Text: (254) 598-0010 📧 Email: Aundrea@livinginctx.com  🌐 LivingInCTX.com⁠ 📸 Instagram: @aundreadudik_realtor⁠ 📘 Facebook: Aundrea Dudik Realtor⁠ 🎙️ The Next Move: A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast Hosted by Jennifer Bruns & Matt Dick Real estate. Real conversations. Central Texas. Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas. Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.

    Real Estate Roundtable: What’s Working, What’s Not & Life at eXp
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Welcome to The Next Move—your go-to source for real estate insights in Central Texas. Hosted by Mathew Dick and Jennifer Bruns, experienced REALTORS®, this channel is built for buyers, sellers, and agents who want real advice—not fluff. Whether you're:  Buying your first home  Selling and trying to maximize your return  Or building a career in real estate We break down what’s actually happening in the market—using real scenarios, real strategies, and real experience from the field. 🎙️ On this channel, you’ll get:  Weekly podcast episodes  Market insights specific to Central Texas  Tips to help you avoid costly mistakes  Behind-the-scenes looks at real deals and listings We’re here to help you make smarter decisions—because your next move matters. 📍 Central Texas Real Estate 📲 Follow along: Instagram: @matt0911dick | @jbrunsrealtor

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  • Creator
    Mathew Dick and Jennifer Bruns
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
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