This Jess'd In

Jess Uphoff

This Jess'd In is a real estate industry podcast hosted by Jess Uphoff, a top 20 female lender in the country as awarded by Scotsman Guide.  On this podcast, she interviews top agents, industry leaders, business owners, personalities and more, as they discuss, navigate, inform upon and dissect all facets of the real estate industry.As always, she's joined by Elise Centanni, who brings humor, probing questions and a unique perspective. Be sure to follow, share your favorite episode and enjoy!

  1. 10/13/2025

    How He's Permanently Changing the Real Estate Industry

    It start simple enough: Mike Chambers just wanted to sell his home. What started as frustrations over the listing process turned into an overnight viral campaign, "Realtors Hate Me," that drew the ire of real estate professionals around the country. With this platform, he questioned the real estate status quo, but he didn't stop there.  Mike put his money where his mouth is and launched Ridley, a real estate sales platform that rewrites the way people sell their homes and the way agents get paid.  Denver agent Lauryn Dempsey joined me as my co-host, and we sat down with Mike to learn more about his new venture, and to see if real estate agents truly would be negatively impacted by the Ridley approach.  As it turns out, Mike actually works with a number of agents, including many on his team. He talks about how, while the initial tone of his early viral content did come across as combative to agents - his true frustration is with the industry, and Lauryn and I found quite a bit of common ground with him about regulations and changes in the industry that aren't serving the seller or the agent. We also agreed that there is room in the industry for multiple approaches to listing. Mike was articulate and gracious guest, and we really enjoyed our conversation. We hope you find it as interesting and engaging as we did, and we'd love your thoughts about his approach, the current status of the way homes are listed, and where you think the industry is heading.  You can find mike and learn more about Ridley on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/realtorshateme/ https://www.instagram.com/getridley/ Or on his website: https://getridley.com/

    46 min
  2. 07/16/2025

    Want to Build at $5 Billion Business? Start with Culture

    What do climbing Mount Everest and scaling a business have in common? A lot more than you think. In this episode of This Jess’d In, we sit down with Bo Parfet—Head of Growth at DLP Capital, a real estate investment firm that skyrocketed from $600 million to over $5 billion in assets under management since Bo's arrival. Bo shares what it takes to build an elite organization, lead with purpose, and create a culture where people are empowered to chase both professional and personal dreams. Oh—and he’s no stranger to big goals himself. Bo has summited Mount Everest twice, climbing it from both sides, completed the Seven Summits and summited K2, the world’s most dangerous peak. But for him, it’s not just about the climb—it’s about impact. We dive into: ✅ How DLP Capital grew exponentially while staying mission-driven ✅ Creating a company culture that supports life goals, not just KPIs ✅ The attainable housing crisis and how DLP is addressing it ✅ Why doing things that scare you is key to growth ✅ Bo’s unforgettable return to Everest If you’re a business owner, agent, or just someone with big dreams, this episode is full of the insight and inspiration you need to level up. 📈 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your biggest takeaway! To follow or connect with Bo, you can find him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boparfet/ https://www.facebook.com/bo.parfet https://www.instagram.com/boparfet/ To learn more about DLP Capital, visit: https://dlpcapital.com/ And to learn more about See International, the charity he partnered with to bring eyesight to the blind, visit: https://www.seeintl.org/

    1 hr

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This Jess'd In is a real estate industry podcast hosted by Jess Uphoff, a top 20 female lender in the country as awarded by Scotsman Guide.  On this podcast, she interviews top agents, industry leaders, business owners, personalities and more, as they discuss, navigate, inform upon and dissect all facets of the real estate industry.As always, she's joined by Elise Centanni, who brings humor, probing questions and a unique perspective. Be sure to follow, share your favorite episode and enjoy!