Join us for Hustle Humbly where we hope you will build the confidence to find your voice and your way to a successful real estate business and beyond. Listen in as Alissa & Katy, two top producing Realtors, talk about fostering community over competition while navigating the often times cutthroat real estate industry. With over 1000 homes sold between them and 13 and 19 years each in the business, they have seen it first hand. Deep dive into conversations and interviews about mindset and best practices with real life stories mixed in. The goal of Hustle Humbly is to reach out and encourage Realtors...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 48:58
This week we're doing a little podcast therapy of our own, because burnout comes for all of us. We started this episode because we needed it, and if we're honest, we figured a…
Sep 21, 2026 · 52:43
What does Trader Joe's know that most Realtors don't? We went down a rabbit hole this week pulling data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index and the results surprised…
Sep 14, 2026 · 58:28
It's Realtor Safety Month, and this year we're taking a different angle: property safety. We've covered personal safety plenty of times before (episodes 317, 216, 161, 112, and 6…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:11:13
Happy Labor Day! In honor of all the laboring people out there, we're doing something a little different this week. We are always surprised to hear of listeners not in real…
Aug 31, 2026 · 48:58
Have you ever sent an email, assumed it was read, and then found out three days later it wasn't? This week we're digging into where communication breaks down in a real estate…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:08:33
Have you ever gotten a message from a total stranger asking you to show them a house tomorrow? Or, worse, NOW? This episode covers a little bit of everything: client intake,…
Aug 17, 2026 · 40:02
Happy birthday to us! 🥳Hustle Humbly is turning seven this week, and in seven years we still haven't found a better way to build a real estate business than the good ole…
Aug 10, 2026 · 51:34
Ever wonder what real estate agents are talking about when nobody's watching? We went straight to the source: Reddit. We dug through the subreddits: r/realtor and…
Aug 3, 2026 · 58:08
Do you ever feel like you're working hard in your real estate business, but nothing is actually happening? You might be busy without being productive, and that is exactly what we…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:00:32
You win some, you lose some. So why does losing one always feel like it means so much more? This week we get into what happens after the deal falls through, the client picks…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:00:13
Three low appraisals. Ten days. One Realtor who used to be an appraiser herself, with a dad and sister still in the field. If you've been hearing agents in your market say…
Jul 13, 2026 · 54:03
You want to buy a house. But you can't. Or it's just really, really hard. We've both got buyers right now who are struggling, and it's not because they're not trying. It's…
Jul 6, 2026 · 49:24
Has a lender ever given you the full court press and you weren't sure how to say no? Or maybe you've wondered why your vendor partners aren't sending you more leads? This episode…
Jun 29, 2026 · 45:36
The market is tough, agents are stressed, and claws can come out. We get it. But being a jerk isn't going to make anything better, and this episode is our loving reminder of…
Jun 22, 2026 · 44:53
Is your brain cluttered with every new tool, platform, and software someone told you that you absolutely need? Same. This episode started as a simple refresh of our tech stack…
Jun 15, 2026 · 39:41
Have you ever closed a deal only to find out you had the wrong person on the buyer rep agreement? Or listed a property without confirming who actually has legal authority to…
Jun 8, 2026 · 54:41
Have you ever walked out of a listing appointment feeling like you just gave a masterclass... for free? In this episode we are talking about one of the trickiest catch-22s in…
Jun 1, 2026 · 47:50
We've all forgotten something at the worst possible moment. (Alissa forgot $150 worth of Mother's Day cakes at the bakery.) Forgetting a cake stings. Forgetting to check FHA loan…
May 25, 2026 · 46:33
You got your real estate license. But did you actually build a business, or did you just start collecting transactions? We get messages from y'all all the time, and so many of…
May 18, 2026 · 46:54
Can a solo agent actually take a real vacation and come back to a business that's still intact? In this episode, I'm walking y'all through a real-time case study of taking time…
May 11, 2026 · 43:39
Have you ever wondered if anyone at NAR is actually paying attention to what's happening out here in the trenches? This one's for you. We recently had the opportunity to visit…
May 4, 2026 · 37:32
Are you hanging on by a thread but not quite ready to call it quits? This episode is for you. We keep getting messages from agents who are struggling financially but who are not…
Apr 27, 2026 · 50:42
Are you a secret agent? No, not the cool James Bond kind. We are talking about the Realtor kind who hides behind postcards, online leads, and busy work instead of actually…
Apr 20, 2026 · 46:01
Think you know everything about how mortgages work? What about what Realtors actually do all day? Think again! This is the final installment in our myths and misconceptions…
Apr 13, 2026 · 52:44
Is there a magical number when it comes to pricing a listing? No, not really. But there IS a way to walk into every listing appointment confident, prepared, and ready to have a…
Apr 6, 2026 · 44:26
This is the follow up to our buyer myths episode, and y'all, sellers have some misconceptions of their own that we need to talk about. We kick things off with a hilarious story…
Mar 30, 2026 · 38:38
We finally did it. We sat down with the man behind the numbers AND we recorded it live at the NAR podcast studio in Chicago. If you've ever been at a dinner party, a showing, or…
Mar 23, 2026 · 39:04
Feeling a little desperate in your real estate business lately? You are not alone—and this episode is your mindset reset. Katy and Alissa are diving into the behaviors that show…
Mar 18, 2026 · 1:03:22
We got invited to NAR headquarters in Chicago for a small influencer summit and honestly? We thought the first email was fake and deleted it. 😂 But once we realized this was a…
Mar 16, 2026 · 50:42
There are a lot of opinions floating around about buying a house and, unfortunately, many of them are just plain wrong. In this episode, Katy and Alissa dive into some of the…
Mar 9, 2026 · 54:39
If you sold homes during 2020–2022, you likely helped buyers compete in bidding wars, escalate over asking, and stretch to win. Now? Some of those same clients are calling…
Mar 2, 2026 · 38:31
Spring hits… and suddenly everything feels loud. New listings. Awards. "Sold in one day!" posts. Agent tours. Realtor prom season. And before you know it, you're questioning…
Feb 23, 2026 · 46:13
If you've ever had a seller say, "We're probably about a year out… but can you come tell us what to do?" — this episode is for you. Today we're talking about how to win the…
Feb 16, 2026 · 55:46
We've talked about loopholes and contract problems before, but avoiding the messiness of real estate is one of those topics you can never cover too many times. In this episode,…
Feb 9, 2026 · 1:03:40
Private listings, office exclusives, coming soon statuses, Zillow, Compass… whew. In this episode, Katy and Alissa tackle one of the messiest conversations happening in real…
Feb 2, 2026 · 57:34
We've talked about dual agency a lot over the years. We've shared why it can work, when it feels straightforward, and how staying factual and neutral has always been the goal. In…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:15:47
What if everything you thought you knew about homebuyers and sellers was wrong? Every year we dive into the gold mine of information inside the NAR Profile of Home Buyers and…
Jan 19, 2026 · 52:15
Ever wish you could peek into other agents' most challenging situations and hear exactly how to handle them? That's what this episode is all about. We asked our listeners to send…
Jan 12, 2026 · 51:32
You got your license… now what? The first three years in real estate can feel like complete chaos. And if you're like a lot of newer agents, you might find yourself wondering,…
Jan 5, 2026 · 31:40
It's a new year, and with that comes a tidal wave of motivation, new planners, gym memberships—and a lot of Realtors about to throw out their entire business in the name of…
Dec 29, 2025 · 1:03:00
It's happened to all of us at some point—your cousin, college roommate, or neighbor posts that they just bought or sold a house… but you weren't the agent. Ouch. If you've ever…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:00:37
Let's talk about the guilt loop so many Realtors get stuck in: when you're at work, you feel guilty about missing life — and when you're at home, you feel guilty about stepping…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:05:04
The truth is: buying or selling a house can feel like a full-blown identity crisis. Realtors know it, clients feel it, and now we have a licensed therapist here to explain *why*…
Dec 8, 2025 · 52:13
Meet Kim — a top-producing agent, team leader, and mom — who did the *unthinkable*: she took a vacation without her phone. Twice. Kim Lafleur is a Louisiana Realtor with over 655…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:10:03
Ever been blindsided by a cancellation that just didn't make sense? This week we're sharing a raw, real story about a transaction that went sideways—only to come full circle…
Nov 24, 2025 · 38:11
When we say "digital database," we *don't* mean your phone contacts or your Facebook friends list… but those people? They're part of the journey. This episode is a mindset-reset…
Nov 17, 2025 · 56:28
Sometimes you just need another agent to say what everyone else is thinking. In this Q&A episode, Katy and Alissa are answering the real-life, in-the-trenches questions Realtors…
Nov 10, 2025 · 49:12
We've all heard the horror stories: buyers showing up to closing short on cash, or sellers shocked at their proceeds. Yikes. The truth? These moments don't have to happen — not…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:00:59
Managing your sellers doesn't have to feel like herding cats — or losing your mind. In this episode, we're diving deep into seller client management and giving you the tools (and…
Oct 27, 2025 · 48:19
Haunted house season is here, and we're back with more of your haunted house real estate stories! This annual episode is equal parts creepy, hilarious, and deeply memorable — and…
Oct 20, 2025 · 58:03
Contingencies are back — and they're anything but simple. In today's market, contingent offers are popping up left and right, and we've got stories. From getting stuck in a…
Oct 13, 2025 · 47:16
In this episode, we're diving into the truth about AI in the real estate world—and how to use it without losing the personal connection that wins you business. We'll start with…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1:06:55
Ever found yourself halfway through a showing thinking, "This buyer has no intention of buying anything"? You, my friend, have met the infamous looky loo. They're curious,…
Sep 29, 2025 · 52:14
There's nothing quite like walking into a listing appointment prepared, only to have the seller slide an appraisal across the table before you can even share your thoughts. In…
Sep 24, 2025 · 36:22
How do you build a real estate business that lasts? Spoiler alert: it's not with fancy tech or paid leads. In this bonus episode, we're sharing Alissa's recent guest appearance…
Sep 22, 2025 · 44:46
When Stacie Rihl hosted her first first-time homebuyer class, only 10 people showed up and she had 15 pizzas. Fast forward a few years, and she now runs a national referral…
Sep 15, 2025 · 52:02
Are you obsessing over that listing that just won't sell? Feeling like a failure even though you've done everything you possibly can for your clients? This episode is your…
Sep 8, 2025 · 46:24
What do serial killers, mothballs, lawsuits, and staircases to nowhere have in common? Yep. They've all made an appearance in the world of real estate. In this fun twist from our…
Sep 1, 2025 · 57:30
Ever felt a little uneasy walking into a showing alone? This one's for y'all. It's Realtor Safety Month, and we're not here to give you a snoozy lecture; we're telling REAL…
Aug 25, 2025 · 45:42
Is your database collecting dust while you chase another shiny lead? This episode is the mindset reset you didn't know you needed. We know the word database might not sound fun…
Aug 18, 2025 · 46:36
Feeling stuck between representing your client and not looking crazy with the co-op agent? This episode is for you. We're hearing from a lot of y'all lately that you are feeling…
Aug 11, 2025 · 46:16
Can you really be yourself online and still be seen as a professional? Before you scrub your personal life off the internet as part of your real estate initiation, listen in as…
Aug 4, 2025 · 36:00
You're standing in an open house, sweating in a blazer, and someone asks how many HVAC units are in the home. Cue the internal panic. In this episode, we're diving into one of…
Jul 28, 2025 · 44:34
Ever been asked—by a client or another agent—to cut your commission mid-deal? Or worse, right before closing? It's happening more and more, and in this episode we're sharing how…
Jul 21, 2025 · 57:42
What happens when a client blindsides you and hires someone else? Or when your favorite sellers decide to "hit the button" on Zillow without you? In this episode, we're talking…
Jul 14, 2025 · 57:16
Let's be honest: when was the last time you checked if your business systems were actually working? This week, we're giving y'all a special sneak peek into one of our monthly…
Jul 7, 2025 · 1:08:58
Ever had a mentor who ghosted you? Or a mentee who treated you like tech support? If so, you are in the right place! This week we're chatting about all things mentorship — the…
Jun 30, 2025 · 47:11
Feeling stuck in a saturated market and unsure how to stand out as a Realtor? You're going to love this one! This week we are chatting with the brilliant Tori Sprankel, a brand…
Jun 23, 2025 · 47:35
Beginner's luck was real—but it's not forever. If you got into real estate during the pandemic boom years, chances are you saw fast wins and easy closings and you might've…
Jun 16, 2025 · 1:02:11
It's time for more honest answers to your real estate questions—because you asked, and we had A LOT to say. We're back for Part 2 of our listener Q&A series, and we're tackling…
Jun 9, 2025 · 43:09
Our guest today has one of the most interesting real estate resumes we've come across, and this episode is all about turning fixer-uppers into financial freedom. Brittany Norman…
Jun 2, 2025 · 47:55
You asked, we answered. It's been way too long since we've done a real Q&A, and this episode is part one of answering the real estate questions we get constantly, straight from…
May 26, 2025 · 31:07
What actually happens when you get a lead? Where do they go? This episode is our full answer to one of the most common questions we get: how to track and organize real estate…
May 19, 2025 · 56:33
Confused about what's actually going on with the market, interest rates, and the economy right now? You're not alone, and this episode is our full attempt at explaining real…
May 12, 2025 · 1:00:05
Sometimes an episode topic feels like therapy, and social media made simple is exactly that one for us this week. We've done plenty of social media episodes with actual experts…
May 5, 2025 · 56:14
We've always been solo agents, and there's a whole category of questions we get from listeners that we genuinely can't answer, the team versus brokerage questions. So we brought…
Apr 28, 2025 · 51:46
We've talked a lot about boundaries, self-care, and vacations, but this episode is the flip side of that coin: get to work. We're getting a lot of messages from discouraged…
Apr 21, 2025 · 51:22
It's April, which means it's fair housing month, and this year we brought in a guest to help us do it right. Molly Mair is a broker-owner in Eugene, Oregon and a genuine fair…
Apr 14, 2025 · 1:06:08
We've given y'all almost 300 episodes of positivity and practical advice, so this week we're trying something different, venting in a professional manner. This one is less…
Apr 7, 2025 · 41:06
Katy is flying solo today since Alissa is out teaching a class, but this conversation was too good to push back, so this episode is all about how realtors can lower their taxes.…
Mar 31, 2025 · 54:09
Eight months into the buyer brokerage agreement being in place, we're seeing a pretty sneaky trend, and this episode is our full breakdown of why buyer agents struggle to get…
Mar 24, 2025 · 36:08
We've been getting a lot of messages lately, so this episode is our honest, personal conversation on surviving realtor burnout, because the market is tough right now and we're…
Mar 17, 2025 · 51:42
Do open houses actually work? It's been years since we've talked about them, and honestly we've had our own mindset ups and downs about it, so we're revisiting the topic with…
Mar 10, 2025 · 40:24
Getting a house under contract is not the finish line, it's the beginning of an obstacle course, so this episode is all about how to keep deals from falling apart between…
Mar 3, 2025 · 42:28
It's Katy's birthday, so naturally we're getting deep with a mindset episode: why are you growing your business? Not whether you should grow it, just why, because so many agents…
Feb 24, 2025 · 41:14
A listener wrote in asking exactly the question that inspired this episode: I have buyers and sellers who sound promising but want to wait two or three months, how do I stay top…
Feb 17, 2025 · 33:58
Love it or hate it, this episode is all about how small talk can grow your business, and no, it's not just pointless chatter. Small talk is polite conversation about unimportant…
Feb 10, 2025 · 47:52
Are you distracted or actually working? That's the question at the heart of this episode, sparked by a sales meeting where almost every agent in the room said the same thing they…
Feb 3, 2025 · 58:23
So many agents use "liability" as an excuse to avoid doing their job, so this episode is our full breakdown of helpful vs. harmful realtor liability, and the real line between…
Jan 30, 2025 · 29:22
Managing real estate transactions shouldn't feel like herding cats. That's why we're thrilled to introduce you to Reannah Glover, founder and president of the Real Time app!…
Jan 27, 2025 · 44:30
Do you feel like you're drowning in tasks and wondering if it's time for help? This episode is a deep dive into how realtors utilize and pay assistants, and we've got the data to…
Jan 20, 2025 · 1:19:19
It's officially our listeners' favorite episode of the year, and we're finally digging into the key real estate trends from the 2024 NAR report, otherwise known as the Profile of…
Jan 13, 2025 · 46:27
With the new year rolling in, we've been stockpiling money questions from listeners, and it felt like the perfect time to finally answer them. This episode is all about financial…
Jan 6, 2025 · 32:56
Happy New Year! The holidays are over, and it's time to reconnect with your database without feeling salesy, so we're teaching our full vendor list campaign, hands down one of…
Dec 30, 2024 · 1:04:18
Happy New Year! It's time to spruce up your business, and this is a replay of one of our very favorite episodes (originally episode 178) because the checklist in here is just as…
Dec 23, 2024 · 48:06
Happy Christmas Eve Eve! This week we're keeping it light and festive with a replay of one of our favorite past episodes, our favorite things, originally episode 72. We're…
Dec 16, 2024 · 30:46
It's the middle of December, so we're keeping this one light with some of the funniest listing descriptions we've come across, real quotes people actually wrote and submitted to…
Dec 9, 2024 · 48:25
Welcome to Hustle Humbly University! Whether you're brand new here or a longtime listener, this episode is our full orientation on how to get the most out of Hustle Humbly,…
Dec 2, 2024 · 41:33
It's time for our favorite question of the year: if you hired you, would you fire you? This is a candid end-of-year accountability check, and we're not pointing fingers at…
Nov 25, 2024 · 20:05
Thanksgiving week is here, so consider this your realtor Thanksgiving pep talk: short, sweet, and just here to remind you that work is not life. We're keeping it light this week…
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