Game Changer: Podcasts For Real Estate Agents [2023]
Podcasts for New, Growing, and Advanced Real Estate Agents in 2023
Real estate agents are in one of the best positions when it comes to absorbing information through podcasts. Why? Well, real estate agents spend a lot of time in their cars.
With all the podcasts to choose from, it’s hard to decide the best show to suit your needs. Perhaps you’re a new agent and want content focused on being a beginner in real estate. Maybe you're growing your business and need fresh ideas. Or you may be advanced and thinking about building a team and expanding.
This article is dedicated to providing you with the best podcasts to grow your business in 2023.
This article will break down the podcasts based on where you may be in your business.
👋 Podcasts for new real estate agents: In this section, you’ll meet shows that do a wonderful job at laying the foundation and starting your business.
🌳 Podcast for growing real estate agents: In this section, you learn about shows that take a deeper dive into topics and explain topics that appeal to those looking for a fresh approach to their marketing and systems.
📈 Podcasts for advanced real estate agents: This section is dedicated to more advanced topics and team building. Also, this section is perfect for brokers, leaders, MLS board leadership, and technology companies interested in the real estate industry.
🛠 Bonus — Non-real estate podcasts (that agents need): Don’t limit your podcast playlist to just real estate shows. In this section, you’ll learn more about marketing, sales, and topics that extend beyond real estate.
Let’s dive in!
Top Podcasts For New Real Estate Agents
Rev Real Estate School | Top Real Estate Agent Training
We would place our podcast in the new agent category in 2023. On the show, we discuss various growing agent topics, but we always frame them in a manner that is approachable for new real estate agents.
Given we know the show well (obviously), we can take a peek under the hood to show you how we build content for the show.
The content is user-driven; the feedback and emails provide the lessons and content. In most cases, the episodes fall into these categories.
Systems
Lead generation
Customer experience & referrals
Mindset
Most of the inbound requests fall broadly into one of these four categories.
Podcast Length: Short to medium/long form, depending on the episode type. Interviews and host/co-host episodes will be longer, and solo episodes shorter.
Podcast Style: Solo, interview, and host & co-host
Podcast Cadence: 1-2 per week
Host Style: Our approach is focused on the human side of selling and increasing the knowledge base of the real estate agent. You’ll hear a lot about lead generation and conversion using techniques that are working with modern-day consumers.
Kevin Ward's YES Talk | Real Estate Coaching and Success Training for Agents
This podcast is well-suited for new real estate agents. This show prioritizes scripts, mindset, and customer types. There is also discussion around communicating in a shifting market (important in 2023).
This podcast is mostly solo podcasts with Kevin, and his style is direct and persistent.
Podcast Length: This podcast falls into the short-medium length. Most episodes are 10-20 minutes long.
Podcast Style: Solo episodes
Podcast Cadence: 1 per week
Host Style: Direct communication style and aggressive (but not in a bad way)
Real Estate Rookie
Important caveat — this podcast is focused on real estate investing. There are numerous investing podcasts; however, most don’t apply heavily to real estate agents. Real Estate Rookie is different.
The beauty behind this podcast is how it explains real estate-related concepts in a simple fashion. This is helpful for new agents. You’ll learn about such concepts as multiple offers, financing, assessing value and repairs. Also, this show is compliments of BiggerPockets, which is a fantastic resource for agents and investors.
Not every episode will be applicable, so this is a great show to cherry-pick.
Podcast Length: Long form episodes, with most episodes landing between 45 minutes - 1 hour
Podcast Style: Host & co-host
Podcast Cadence: 2-4 per week
Host Style: Friendly and conversational
Real Estate Rockstars
Formally hosted by Pat Hiban, a retired mega-producer Real Estate agent and now hosted by Aaron Amuchastegui.
This podcast is 100% interviews with top agents, team leaders, growing agents, and new agents. Interviews are a trusted resource for new agents because it’s not as theoretical and more practical.
Aaron asks the tough questions getting the guest to share the exact way they were able to build their business.
You may not jive with all guests, but that’s ok; there are plenty of previous guests and new interviews throughout the week!
Previously, one of the unique things about Pat’s podcast was the colossal resource library he made available to his listeners. In every past episode, he asked the guests to provide a downloadable resource for the listeners. That resource is added to an extensive library that he calls the “Agent Success Toolbox,” available to the listeners.
If you’re in a rush, they do monthly excepts from each guest at the end of the month. These are great if you want just the top tips from each guest.
Podcast Length: Long form episodes, with most episodes landing between 45 minutes - 1 hour
Podcast Style: Interview
Podcast Cadence: 2-3 per week
Host Style: Interview and seeks to get beyond the surface answers.
After The License - Helping Real Estate Agents Build Their Business
Quick note: This show seems to be discontinued, but it’s still very relevant if you want bite-sized information to help you after you’ve passed the real estate exam.
As such, there may not be new content in 2023, but the previous episodes are very applicable.
This show is short-form content focused on the basics (as the name would suggest).
You’ll learn about stats you need to know, prospecting, how to start your business, and systems.
Podcast Length: Short form episodes ranging from 4-10 minutes
Podcast Style: Solo
Podcast Cadence: Seeming discontinued
Host Style: Open and honest with a focus on setting achievable goals.
Agent Rise with Neil Mathweg
This show is for you if you’re looking for a friendly, conversational-style podcast. The podcast has shifted its style in 2022 and is now a host/co-host approach with Neil Mathweg and Mindi Kessenich.
The concepts discussed are clear and easy to listen to, with a systematic approach to most activities. For example, they have a set structure for building their business, so these concepts are revealed throughout the episodes.
Podcast Length: Medium length ranging from 20-30 minutes
Podcast Style: Mostly host & co-host
Podcast Cadence: 1-2 per week
Host Style: Friendly and approachable
Hustle Humbly Podcast
Alissa Jenkins & Katy Caldwell, top producing agents in the Baton Rouge, LA area, have teamed up to share their experiences and encourage agents to build a business they love. They have some convenient episodes ideal for new agents.
This podcast is easy to listen to and has a friendly vibe to the episodes. The hosts share tips and often riff on an idea for an episode. Both hosts are similar in their approach but always provide unique and insightful ideas.
Podcast Length: Long form episodes, with most episodes landing between 50 minutes - 1 hour+
Podcast Style: Host & Co-Host
Podcast Cadence: 1-2 per week
Host Style: Friendly, light and humorous
The Ninja Selling Podcast
This show follows a selling method called Ninja Selling, created by Larry Kendall. Garrett Frey and Matt Bonelli host the show.
The episodes are quick and highly suited for new agents who are looking for a human approach. You won’t hear much about online leads, expireds, and social media, but you will learn a lot about database and SOI marketing.
Podcast Length: Medium length show ranging from 15-25 minutes
Podcast Style: Host & Co-Host
Podcast Cadence: 1-2 per week
Host Style: Casual and systemized following the Ninja Selling method.
Podcasts for Growing Real Estate Agents
Tom Ferry Podcast Experience
Tom Ferry is a well-known Real Estate coach in our industry. He is the son of the legendary Mike Ferry.
The Tom Ferry Podcast is best suited for growing agents as they jump over some of the more beginner concepts and dive into strategies for those who are looking to scale up their business and build teams. Note that there are still episodes well-suited for new real estate agents.
The episodes range from quick mindset tips, to marketing, to interviews and team-building concepts.
Podcast Length: Short form to long form (depending on the episode type)
Podcast Style: Solo, interview, and host & co-host
Podcast Cadence: 2-3 per week
Host Style: Punchy and direct
GSD Mode
Hosted by Joshua Smith, this show is mostly agent interviews with agents trying new ways to grow and scale their businesses. Some of the topics tend to veer off course from real estate, making it a great podcast if you’re looking for a different take.
The approach is casual and easy to listen to, with Joshua excellently extracting the necessary insights from his guests.
Their style will be a little more aggressive in nature, but again, not in a bad way. But this also depends on the guest on the show.
Podcast Length: Longer form in the range of 40 minutes - 1 hour.
Podcast Style: Solo and interview
Podcast Cadence: 2-3 per week
Host Style: Solo episodes are direct and bold
Real Estate Marketing Dude
If your main focus is the marketing side of real estate, The Real Estate Marketing Dude is a great show for you. As you likely guessed, the show is exclusively focused on the marketing side of real estate with ideas related to content, social media, and advertising.
The host will dive into more traditional topics like brokerage selection and communication but all through the lens of a marketer.
Podcast Length: Medium form podcast length ranging from 15 minutes - 30 minutes.
Podcast Style: Solo
Podcast Cadence: 1 per week
Host Style: Solo episodes with the host being clear, open, and honest.
It’s A Good Life - The Brian Buffini Show
Brain Buffini is another one of the legends in the coaching industry. His take is business should come from referrals. Ever heard the saying, “I’m never too busy for your referrals”? If so, that’s from Brian.
This show is both solo and interview episodes focusing on systems and referrals. Given its focus on referrals, we are placing it in the growing agent category in 2023 since you need to build your business first — then the referrals start to materialize.
Podcast Length: Medium-length episodes ranging from 20 minutes - 30 minutes (mostly)
Podcast Style: Solo and interview
Podcast Cadence: 2-3 per week
Host Style: Approachable and friendly
Over Ask
Hosted by the creators of The Broke Agent, this show focuses heavily on marketing strategies for real estate agents. You’ll learn all about content, social media, and new media forms at the forefront of agents’ minds.
This is also one of the few video podcasts in the real estate space that you’ll find on Spotify, making it an engaging show if Spotify is your primary podcast player.
Podcast Length: Longer form ranging from 45 minutes - 1 hour.
Podcast Style: Mostly interview
Podcast Cadence: 1-2 per week
Host Style: Conversational and inquisitive
The Massive Agent Podcast
The Massive Agent Podcast is for you if you’re looking for a more direct and aggressive take on building your business. Dustin Brohm is open and clear about the need to work hard to generate business and won’t beat around the bush regarding his suggestions.
You will find content directed toward new and advanced agents but suits the growing agent most.
Podcast Length: Long form episodes, with most episodes landing between 45 minutes - 1 hour
Podcast Style: Solo and interview
Podcast Cadence: 2-3 per week
Host Style: Direct and more aggressive
The Agents of Change
The founder and host of the podcast is Rich Brooks. Rich is the founder of Flyte New Media, a digital marketing agency.
The podcast is centered around using contemporary methods to generate real estate leads. They have excellent content on Social Media, Paid Ads, SEO and SEM.
This is ideal for agents who are uncomfortable with other methods such as cold calling, farming, and door knocking.
Podcast Length: Long form episodes, with most episodes landing between 45 minutes - 1 hour
Podcast Style: Interview
Podcast Cadence: 1 per week
Host Style: Conversational and looking to uncover new ways to market as a real estate agent.
Podcasts for Advanced Real Estate Agents
The Team Building Podcast
Hosted by one of the leading team owners in the US, Jeff Cohn. Jeff has built and scaled a massively successful real estate team, and he now coaches team leaders and their teams to grow their market share.
This is best for agents who are either growing their teams or considering starting a team. This show is less suited for those who are building solo agent businesses.
Podcast Length: Medium length shows ranging from 25 minutes - 40 minutes
Podcast Style: Interview and host & co-hosts
Podcast Cadence: 1-2 per week
Host Style: Systems and driven with a direct take on what it takes to succeed as a real estate team.
Level Up - From Agent to Entrepreneur
Hosted by another massive team leader, Greg Harrelson and his partners. This show could also fall into the growing agent category but does lend itself best to the established agents looking to build more systems into their business.
This isn’t only team related, but some of the content will focus on recruiting and building a team. Also, this show discusses business strategies to take one out of the mindset of doing all real estate tasks as an individual.
Podcast Length: Medium length ranging from 20 minutes - 30 minutes
Podcast Style: Interview and host & co-host
Podcast Cadence: 1 per week
Host Style: Calm and approachable style but very focused on the need for systems when it comes to prospecting.
Real Estate Uncensored
Greg McDaniel and Matt Johnson are the hosts of this podcast. Their experience in the industry spans more than 20 years of direct, hands-on Real Estate sales.
The podcast focuses on actionable ideas for growing your business with traditional methods such as high-volume cold calling, using the proper scripts on your calls, and more. They balance the old with the new as they also have episodes on TikTok and other current trending marketing strategies.
This podcast is best suited for those who have a handle on the industry and already have a base since they debate and discuss the changing landscape of the real estate.
Podcast Length: Long form episodes ranging from 50 minutes - 1 hour+
Podcast Style: Host & co-hosts
Podcast Cadence: 2-3 per week
Host Style: Raw and unfiltered (as the name suggests)
Industry Relations
Hosted by Rob Hahn and Greg Robertson, these two are most focused on the real estate industry as a whole. You hear debates and conversations about MLS boards, the industry direction, and changes at the national level.
This show is mostly directed toward real estate executives and leadership throughout the industry. It’s also great for tech founders to learn more about the real estate landscape.
However, don’t think this show isn’t for you if you’re not at the board level, if you’re interested in the direction of the industry, this is the perfect show for you.
Podcast Length: Longer form episodes, with most episodes landing between 45 minutes - 1 hour
Podcast Style: Mostly host & co-host
Podcast Cadence: 1-2 per month
Host Style: Conversational and debate around the industry.
Get Sellers Calling You
As the name suggests, this show is dedicated purely to finding sellers. The reason it sits in the advanced category is that it’s focused on sellers. Every agent wants listings and this can apply to an agent at any level, but given the sole focus on sellers, we are placing it in the advanced category.
The majority of the content is directed toward geo-farming and direct response marketing. The great thing about this show is most of the suggestions are grounded in data.
Podcast Length: Medium to long with episodes ranging from 20 minutes to 1 hour.
Podcast Style: Mostly solo
Podcast Cadence: 1 per week
Host Style: Clear and systematic
Non-Real Estate Related Podcasts (That You Still Need)
Social Media Marketing Podcast
Michael Stelzner is the founder and host of this podcast. It is a treasure-trove of knowledge on using social media for your business.
Mike has a new guest every week, and each guest has an exceptional talent and skill they use to get more customers, convert more leads, and have a better business. Truly a podcast worth having on your playlist.
Podcast Length: Long form episodes, with most episodes landing between 45 minutes - 1 hour
Podcast Style: Interview
Podcast Cadence: 2-3 per week
Host Style: Interview and seeks to get beyond the surface answers.
The Futur with Chris Do
Although originally focused on helping designers, this show is also pure gold for real estate agents. Why? There are similarities regardless of the business you are building. Design, real estate, doctor, lawyer, agency, any business, really.
The topics include sales, marketing, audience building, and conversion. Chris Do is the host and has such a smooth approach to his sales process — something invaluable for real estate agents.
Podcast Length: Long form episodes, with most episodes landing between 45 minutes - 1 hour
Podcast Style: Interview and host & co-host
Podcast Cadence: 2-3 per week
Host Style: Well-structured interview style and clear communication style.
Creative Elements
This show is focused on the creator economy. And what’s one of the most important pieces of work an agent will do when trying to build an audience — create!
Jay Clouse is an expert interviewer who knows exactly how to extract the most meaningful takeaways from his guests. This show is a must if you’re focused on building content and an audience in real estate.
Podcast Length: Long form episodes, with most episodes landing between 45 minutes - 1 hour
Podcast Style: Interview
Podcast Cadence: 1-2 per week
Host Style: Well-prepared and researched interview questions
30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense Sales
This show is a hidden gem for real estate agents. The show is fully focused on sales and mostly directed toward tech, SMB, and enterprise software sales, but don’t write it off. It applies directly to real estate agents as well.
If you’re interested in improving your conversion skills, this podcast will be your best friend. Folks in the B2B sales space are in a very competitive field. As such, you need to be dialled in regarding communication and systems. This show will teach you just that!
Podcast Length: Short to medium length episodes
Podcast Style: Interview and host & co-host
Podcast Cadence: 1-2 per week
Host Style: Fast and to the point
Plain English with Derek Thompson
This is one of our favorite podcasts. Derek Thompson is one of the clearest thinkers regarding current events and our changing world. How is this applicable to real estate? As agents, we need to know what is happening in our world, and Plain English is the perfect show to gain perspective on the world.
Derek’s delivery is captivating and insightful. He dives into all the current topics on everyone’s mind, like ChatGPT, AI, crypto, geopolitics, national politics, business, health, and much more.
This show will give you more talking points when you are chatting with friends, family, and potential leads.
Podcast Length: Long form episodes, with most episodes landing between 45 minutes - 1 hour
Podcast Style: Interview
Podcast Cadence: 2-3 per week
Host Style: Curious and intellectual (but not pretentious)
After Hours
Along the same lines as Plain English, After Hours discusses current events and business. The hosts are Harvard Business School professors, and they are smart. They have a causal approach to discussing topics, but all of their answers are so well thought out and clear.
There are various topics on the show, with most focusing on the business landscape. By listening to this podcast, you will gain insights into our world in an easy-to-understand way.
Podcast Length: Long form episodes, with most episodes landing between 45 minutes - 1 hour
Podcast Style: Host & co-host
Podcast Cadence: 1 per week
Host Style: Conversation and friendly
Perpetual Traffic
The current hosts are Ralph Burns and Kasim Asiam, both extremely successful agency owners in the paid ads space.
If you want to understand paid ads better, this show is for you. In particular, we like the cast study episodes where they examine what is working for different business types.
No other podcast is as transparent and knowledgeable about the business of paid ads as this one is. This is a must if you want to leverage paid digital marketing for your business.
Podcast Length: Longer form episodes, with most episodes landing between 45 minutes - 1 hour
Podcast Style: Host & co-host
Podcast Cadence: 2-3 per week
Host Style: Direct but casual in their approach
I Love Marketing
The legendary Joe Polish and Dean Jackson are the hosts of this podcast. Joe is a highly accomplished direct marketer with impressive results in many businesses.
Dean Jackon is a Real Estate marketing expert and a very successful one. This podcast is an excellent resource for those who realize the truth about our job in Real Estate- It is to be a good marketer.
We know that marketing is key in real estate, and this show is on the list specifically because a real estate agent hosts it.
Podcast Length: Long form episodes, with most episodes landing between 45 minutes - 1 hour
Podcast Style: Host & co-host
Podcast Cadence: 1 per week
Host Style: Casual and friendly
Summing It Up
Great leaders and successful entrepreneurs are perpetual learners. Podcasting easily fills your mind with positive, practical knowledge on demand.
Whether on a walk in the morning or on the drive across town in heavy traffic, you can put that time to good use with the list of valuable podcasts we have shared with you.
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