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Tenacious J: Getting Real In Real Estate

Tenacious J: Getting Real In Real Estate

by Janelle Keifer

Entrepreneurship Careers

Season 1

Mandy Mancini, Top Producer

Meet Mandy Mancini, a shining example of success built on authenticity, contribution, and caring! She shares her secrets to achieving greatness, from being an expert in your market to prioritizing leverage for growth, all while making her clients feel valued. Invest 30 minutes in this inspiring interview - it's like getting free coaching from one of the industry's top performers!

Tenacious J: Nathan White, Redefining What Winning Looks Like

In this episode, I'll sit down with Nathan White, and this conversation goes way beyond real estate. We'll talk about what it really looks like to come from 80-hour weeks in the restaurant industry, battling addiction, facing unimaginable loss, and still choose to move forward. Nathan shares the moments that changed him, how he learned to get comfortable in his own skin, and why he lives by one mindset: become better, not bitter. We also dive into how he turned pain into purpose through the Reagan Michael White Fund—and how that purpose now drives everything he does, both in life and in business. This isn’t just a story about success. It’s about resilience. It’s about truth. It’s about redefining what winning actually means.

Tenacious J: Marcella Oakley, Realtor. Coach, Former Hostage Negotiator

Learning to negotiate at the highest level by one of the best sources, Marcella Oakley - Realtor, CEO of The Verity Accord, former police hostage negotiator and consultant with the Black Swan Group. Tune in as Marcella emphasizes that slowing down and listening are two tools that are key to high stakes negotiations. Marcella teaches how realtors can use negotiation skills in their business to ensure every party in a sale feels heard, leaves the transaction satisfied and gain a client for life. You can learn her techniques by registering for her 10 week course: https://lnkd.in/eEXrX8qC

Hyatt Bolden, CEO of Neat Quarters

In this episode of Tenacious J: Getting Real in Real Estate, we sit down with Hyatt Bolden, founder and CEO of Neat Quarters, a professional organizing company serving homeowners and businesses throughout Northeast Ohio. Hyatt shares how she transformed a passion for organization into a thriving business dedicated to helping people reclaim their spaces, reduce stress, and create systems that actually work. Whether you're a business owner, real estate professional, busy parent, or someone looking to bring more order into your life, this conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration.

Beyond the Transaction: Building Trust and Lasting Success with Colleen Miklus

What does it take to build a thriving real estate business that stands the test of time? In this episode, we sit down with Colleen Miklus, leader of The Miklus Group at Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan, to discuss her 20+ year journey in real estate, the importance of relationships, creating exceptional client experiences, and leading a successful team in an ever-changing market. Colleen shares valuable insights on leadership, navigating market shifts, serving clients at the highest level, and the lessons she's learned throughout a remarkable career in Northeast Ohio real estate. Whether you're a real estate professional, homeowner, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and practical takeaways you won't want to miss.

Tenacious J: High Performance Real Estate with Michael Kaim

What does it take to build a thriving real estate team, lead with consistency, and stand out in a competitive market? Next week, we'll sit down with Michael Kaim, Realtor and Team Lead of The Kaim Team. Michael is a leader known for building relationships, developing agents, and creating serious momentum in real estate. We’ll talk about how to build a successful real estate brand, leadership and team growth, the benefits of having a positive mindset and how to stay ahead of today's market. Whether you’re in real estate, business, or just love hearing the stories behind high performers, this episode delivers value from start to finish. Tune in now and hear how Michael Kaim is making moves and leading from the front.

Tenacious J: Byron Diaz

This episode, we sit down with Byron Diaz, entrepreneur, team leader, and the driving force behind The Byron Diaz Group. Born in Santiago and moving to the U.S. at just 7seven years old, Byron’s story is built on grit, sacrifice, leadership, and vision. From working at GE at only 16 years old to building a thriving real estate team of six agents, his journey is packed with lessons on growth, mindset, and turning opportunity into success. We dive into building a real estate brand from the ground up, leadership and growing a team, the power of coaching and accountability, entrepreneurship and out-hustling everyone else! If you’re an entrepreneur, realtor, leader, or someone chasing bigger goals, this episode is for you.

Tenacious J: Phil Gerdis, Shift Immersive Coaching

In this episode, we sit down with Phil Gerdes, real estate agent, team leader, associate broker, and founder of Shift Immersive Coaching, to break down what it really takes to create momentum in today’s environment. From leading The Gerdes Team to coaching agents across the world through private sessions, group programs, and immersive retreats, We dig into the gap between knowing and doing, why consistency is the real separator, and the identity shift required to move from “working in the business” to actually building one. You’ll hear what’s working right now, what agents are getting wrong, and how to simplify your approach so you can finally see results.

Yinzhu Piao: Analytical Visionary

In this episode, we talk with Yinzhu Piao, a data-driven agent who is making waves in the Cleveland real estate market. With a sharp analytical mindset, Yinzhu helps clients make confident, strategic decisions backed by real numbers. Fluent in Mandarin, Korean, and English, she bridges gaps for both local and international clients while focusing on long-term wealth through real estate. We break down her unique path, her approach to the market, and how she’s quickly built a reputation in Northeast Ohio.

Jose Medina: From solo agent to leading over 1,200 agents

Licensed since 2002, Jose Medina has spent over two decades navigating the highs, lows, and shifts of the real estate industry. What sets him apart isn’t just experience, it’s how he’s evolved. From being a producing agent to stepping into leadership at the highest level, Jose now serves as an Operating Principal for four Keller Williams market centers, collectively impacting over 1,200 agents. If you’re looking to grow, lead, or level up, this is the playbook.

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