Pending and Trending

Deidre Quinn

Pending and Trending is the go-to podcast for real estate agents ready to level up. Hosted by top Realtor Deidre Quinn, with 20+ years of experience, each episode shares insider tips, market trends, and expert strategies to help you grow your business and build lasting wealth. Deidre dives into what’s working now with insights from top producers and industry leaders. Stay ahead, keep growing, and make your mark in real estate. Tune in to Pending and Trending—where real estate moves fast, and so do the opportunities.

  1. How to Convert Income into Long-Term Wealth - EP 37

    5D AGO

    How to Convert Income into Long-Term Wealth - EP 37

    🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with Lauren Rogers to unpack the realities behind today’s multifamily market. From the “extend and pretend” era to the rising opportunities in workforce housing, Lauren shares how disciplined operations, owner-minded management, and AI-driven systems are reshaping real estate investing. Learn how to spot distressed assets, align with the right operators, and build long-term wealth in a shifting market cycle. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Lauren Rogers – Real Estate Investor & Multifamily Operator Lauren Rogers is a Partner at Veritas Equity Partners, a private equity real estate firm based in the Pacific Northwest. She leads investor relations and acquisitions at the firm, bringing a strong background in partner management, sales, and marketing from global tech companies. Lauren plays a key role in growing Veritas through disciplined investing, strong investor relationships, and a long-term strategic approach to multifamily real estate. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ What the “extend and pretend” era means for multifamily investors ✔️ Why workforce housing is a powerful, overlooked wealth-building strategy ✔️ How to identify distressed assets and investment opportunities ✔️ The advantage of owner-minded management vs. traditional third-party models ✔️ How AI and technology are transforming operations and increasing NOI 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Lauren Rogers: 🌐 Website → https://veritasequtypartners.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenrogersveritas/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    27 min
  2. Real Estate Lead Generation Without Cold Calling: Referral Systems That Work - EP 36

    MAR 19

    Real Estate Lead Generation Without Cold Calling: Referral Systems That Work - EP 36

    🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with real estate coach, author, and founder of With Heart Coaching, Skye Michiels. With more than 20 years in the industry and former Head of Coaching at Compass, Skye shares powerful insights on building a sustainable, referral-driven real estate business. From the importance of human connection in an AI-driven world to simple systems that nurture relationships without burnout, Skye explains how agents can grow their business while staying aligned with their values. He also introduces practical strategies for organizing your CRM, creating meaningful conversations with clients, and leveraging technology without losing the heart of your business. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Skye Michiels – Real Estate Coach, Author & Founder of With Heart Coaching Skye B. Michiels is a coach, author, and founder of With Heart Coaching, where he helps entrepreneurs and real-estate professionals build thriving businesses while staying personally fulfilled. With over 20 years in real estate and former Head of Coaching at Compass, Skye integrates mindset, leadership, and business strategy to support high-performing professionals. He also leads The 6AMERS, a community focused on daily growth and success. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why relationship-based businesses outperform transaction-focused models ✔️ How to organize your CRM to strengthen client relationships ✔️ The simple texting strategy that can spark new conversations and referrals ✔️ How to use AI and technology without losing the human connection ✔️ Mindset and daily habits that create long-term success in real estate 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Skye Michiels: 🌐 Website → http://www.withheartcoaching.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/skyemichiels 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    27 min
  3. Unlocking Global Real Estate: New Horizons in Investment - EP 35

    MAR 12

    Unlocking Global Real Estate: New Horizons in Investment - EP 35

    🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with seasoned real estate broker and investor Steve Luther to explore the growing opportunity of international real estate investing. After a life-changing health crisis, Steve redefined what diversification truly means—expanding beyond U.S. borders to include lifestyle, healthcare access, and long-term security. Steve shares why Panama has become a hotspot for American investors, how global property ownership can protect wealth, and what due diligence is essential before buying real estate abroad. From healthcare infrastructure and residency programs to rental income potential and market research, this conversation offers a powerful new perspective on building wealth internationally. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Steve Luther – Founder of Chord Real Estate Steve Luther is the founder of CHORD Real Estate and a leader in international real estate investment for American buyers. After a life-changing recovery from a severe COVID hospitalization, he and his wife Ashley discovered opportunities in Panama that inspired his mission to help Americans explore global residency and real estate diversification. Today, Steve leads CHORD International, guiding investors through cross-border property strategies with trusted local partnerships and on-the-ground expertise. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why more Americans are investing in international real estate ✔️ How Steve’s health crisis reshaped his investing philosophy ✔️ What makes Panama a fast-growing global investment hub ✔️ How to evaluate international markets, developers, and partners ✔️ How global real estate can provide diversification and lifestyle freedom 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Steve Luther: 🌐 Website → https://chordrealestate.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chordrealestate/?hl=en 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/ChordRealEstate/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    20 min
  4. Exploring Workforce Housing Opportunities for Investors - EP 34

    MAR 5

    Exploring Workforce Housing Opportunities for Investors - EP 34

    🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with Ron Kutas, CEO of OneWall Communities, to unpack the “extend and pretend” era in multifamily real estate and what it means for investors today. Ron shares why workforce housing may be one of the most overlooked wealth-building opportunities right now, how distressed multifamily assets are creating new entry points, and why owner-minded management consistently outperforms traditional third-party models. From capital rescue strategies to AI-powered operational excellence, this episode is packed with insight for anyone serious about scaling smarter and building long-term financial freedom. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏢 Ron Kutas – CEO, Multifamily Investor & Operator Ron Kutas is the Chief Executive Officer of OneWall Communities®, a vertically integrated real estate company focused on transit- and lifestyle-oriented workforce housing across the Northeast United States. He brings 20 years of experience across real estate development, construction, finance, project management, and property management, and leads the company’s strategy, operations, acquisitions, and capital structuring.   💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ What the “extend and pretend” era means for multifamily investors ✔️ How distressed assets create strategic buying opportunities ✔️ The power of owner-minded management vs. traditional third-party models ✔️ How AI and technology can improve reporting, NOI, and operational clarity ✔️ What to look for when choosing the right operator 🎵 Whether you're an investor, operator, or advisor exploring larger-scale wealth strategies, this episode offers valuable insights. 💼 Connect with Ron Kutas: 🌐 Website → https://ronkutas.com/ 🌐 Website → https://onewallcommunities.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-kutas 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/onewall-communities 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    20 min
  5. From Grief to Growth: Women's Financial Empowerment Journey - EP 33

    FEB 26

    From Grief to Growth: Women's Financial Empowerment Journey - EP 33

    🚀 In this powerful episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with financial and leadership coach Debra L. Morrison to discuss investing later in life, overcoming fear around money, and redefining financial safety. With over 40 years of experience as a Certified Financial Planner, Accredited Estate Planner, and Certified Grief Coach, Debra shares how women can reclaim financial confidence—especially after loss or major life transitions. From practical investing strategies to navigating widowhood with clarity and strength, this conversation is about more than money—it’s about empowerment, purpose, and living untethered. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Debra L. Morrison – Financial & Leadership Coach | CFP® | Certified Grief Coach Debra L. Morrison is a financial and leadership coach based in New Jersey. She spent over four decades working as a fiduciary Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Accredited Estate Planner (AEP) after earning a Master’s degree in Retirement Planning. She now serves as Chief Navigational Officer of Women Navigating Finances, LLC and is the founder of the We Can Do It Women™ movement, where she coaches mature women to build financial confidence, reclaim wealth, and lead purposeful lives. Debra is also a Certified Grief Coach, a TEDx speaker, and the bestselling author of My Husband Died, Now What? A Widow’s Guide to Grief Recovery & Smart Financial Decisions. Among her recognitions, she was named one of New Jersey’s Best 50 Women in Business (2008) and received the “Woman of the Year” award from Celebrate You in 2021. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why women often lack financial confidence—and how to rebuild it ✔️ The power of systematic investing and the magic of compounding ✔️ How to shift your mindset from fear to long-term wealth creation ✔️ Practical risk management strategies (insurance, diversification & tax awareness) ✔️ How financial independence creates freedom, options, and an “untethered life” 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Debra L. Morrison: 🌐 Website → https://wecandoitwomen.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/wcdiwgroup 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/debralmorrison/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/debralmorrison/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    29 min
  6. Building Wealth: The Link Between Money and Mindset - EP 32

    FEB 19

    Building Wealth: The Link Between Money and Mindset - EP 32

    🚀 In this powerful episode of Pending & Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with certified money coach and mental fitness coach Jeannie Dougherty to explore why high income doesn’t always equal financial confidence. They unpack money wounds, overextension, financial avoidance, and the mindset shifts required to build lasting wealth. If you’ve ever felt stressed about money despite earning well, this conversation will change how you think about financial clarity, habits, and long-term stability. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Jeannie Dougherty – Certified Money Coach & Mental Fitness Coach Jeannie Dougherty is a Certified Money Coach and Mental Fitness Coach (PQ Coach™) with Positive Intelligence, and the founder of Jeannie Dougherty Consulting. She works with individuals and entrepreneurs to strengthen financial habits and decision-making by combining practical money strategies with evidence-based mental fitness tools, helping clients reduce financial stress and build sustainable systems.   💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why high income doesn’t automatically create financial confidence ✔️ The three common money patterns that sabotage wealth ✔️ How to build sustainable saving habits (and why 10% matters) ✔️ The importance of knowing your numbers ✔️ How mindset shifts can immediately improve financial clarity 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Jeannie Dougherty: 🌐 Website → https://jeanniedougherty.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/iamjeanniedougherty/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/jeanniedougherty333/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    20 min
  7. Building Wealth Through Resilience and Smart Strategy - EP 31

    FEB 12

    Building Wealth Through Resilience and Smart Strategy - EP 31

    🚀 In this powerful episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with Jorge Vazquez, CEO of Greystone Investment Group, to unpack the real lessons behind long-term real estate success. Jorge shares his personal journey through the 2008 market crash, losing everything, and rebuilding with discipline, patience, and smarter strategy. This conversation cuts through hype to focus on equity, stress testing, mindset, and staying consistent long enough to win. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Jorge Vazquez – CEO, Greystone Investment Group Jorge Vazquez is the CEO of Graystone Investment Group, a seasoned investor and author with over 20 years of experience and 3,500+ deals completed. Featured in Forbes, he specializes in creative financing, helping clients build wealth with little to no money down. His career is marked by incredible achievements, including working with Blackstone Invitation Homes and selling 100 homes to a single client in 2008. Today, he leads an award-winning firm with 50+ agents, manages a global client base, and mentors agents into six- and seven-figure earners through his investor-focused strategies. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Lessons from losing everything during the 2008 market crash ✔️ How to properly stress test real estate investments ✔️ The difference between equity-driven and cash-flow-driven deals ✔️ Why consistency matters more than hype or shortcuts ✔️ Proven strategies that work across multiple market cycles 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Jorge Vazquez: 🌐 Website → https://graystoneig.com/ 📸 Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@Graystone 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    18 min
  8. Unlocking Real Estate Success: Strategies and Synergies - EP 30

    FEB 5

    Unlocking Real Estate Success: Strategies and Synergies - EP 30

    🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with real estate broker, investor, and market analyst Larry Mastropieri to unpack how combining brokerage income with real estate investing creates powerful leverage. Larry shares his journey from mechanical engineering to building a scalable brokerage, investing in multifamily properties, and becoming a trusted voice in South Florida market intelligence. This conversation dives deep into cash flow vs. appreciation, market research, partnerships, content-driven credibility, and what it really takes to succeed as a real estate investor. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Larry Mastropieri – Real Estate Broker, Investor & Market Analyst Larry Mastropieri is the CEO and founder of The Mastropieri Group, Realtors®️, recently recognized by Statista and Newsweek as one of Florida's Top Real Estate Professionals for 2025. With more than 2,000 closed transactions and $105 million in 2024 sales volume, he is also the most-reviewed Realtor®️ in South Florida. Drawing on a background in mechanical engineering at General Electric and an MBA, Larry brings analytical precision to his real estate career while managing an active investment portfolio of 100+ rental properties. He is the co-host of the Real Deal Investing podcast and the creator of Discover South Florida. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why being both a broker and an investor compounds your advantage ✔️ How to balance cash flow and appreciation when investing ✔️ Using broker-level market access to identify winning investments ✔️ The importance of scale and strategy in real estate investing ✔️ How podcasts and content build credibility, knowledge, and deal flow 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Larry Mastropieri: 🌐 Website → https://www.discoversouthflorida.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/discover.southflorida/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrymastropieri/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    24 min
5
out of 5
2 Ratings

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Pending and Trending is the go-to podcast for real estate agents ready to level up. Hosted by top Realtor Deidre Quinn, with 20+ years of experience, each episode shares insider tips, market trends, and expert strategies to help you grow your business and build lasting wealth. Deidre dives into what’s working now with insights from top producers and industry leaders. Stay ahead, keep growing, and make your mark in real estate. Tune in to Pending and Trending—where real estate moves fast, and so do the opportunities.