In this episode, I chatted with email experts Stephanie Alfonso and Dave Charest from Constant Contact to dive into what’s working (and what’s not) in email marketing right now.

We cover:

• The biggest shifts in email marketing, including the role of AI and automation

• Why open rates are no longer the best metric—and what to measure instead

• How to use personality and storytelling to increase engagement

• List growth strategies that work in today’s noisy digital world

• The underrated power of SMS and dynamic content

• Why real estate agents can’t afford to be forgettable

🔗 Connect with Stephanie: LinkedIn
🔗 Connect with Dave: LinkedIn | davecharest.com

What if the key to attracting your dream clients isn’t about niching harder or hustling more, but about getting radically clear on your values?

In this episode, I’m joined by visionary strategist and founder of The Red Threads Collective, Debra Trappen. Debra shares why your values and passions are your energetic signature, and how showing up in alignment with them makes you magnetic to the people you’re meant to serve. We dive into how to define your core values, the connection between alignment and client attraction, and how to build boundaries that reflect who you are and what you stand for.

If you’ve ever felt pulled in too many directions, or unsure of how to stand out without shouting, this conversation is for you.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to attract your dream clients by being more you.

🔗 Connect with Debra: debratrappen.com
🌐 Join the Collective: redthreadscollective.com
📥 Get Debra’s Core Values Exercise: redthreadscollective.com/corevalues

Seth Price is back! And he's not holding back. In this episode, we talk about how AI is transforming real estate, the renewed importance of personal branding, and the tools that are giving professionals an unfair advantage.

As CMO of RealScout, Seth brings a thoughtful, experience-backed perspective on how to future-proof your business, amplify your brand, and navigate change with clarity and confidence.

Pearls in this episode include:

• Why Seth says brand is your only differentiator in the AI era

• How agents can build scalable systems to stay top-of-mind

• AI tools Seth uses daily (and how he uses them effectively)

• What RealScout is doing with AI behind the scenes

• Seth’s thoughts on personal branding, productivity, and mindset

• Rapid fire favorites: best AI tools, personal branding tips, and more

Links:

• Follow Seth Price on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sethprice

• Learn more about RealScout: realscout.com

• Sign up for The Sunbeam newsletter: postandbeamcreative.com

• Reach out to Christine: christine@postandbeamcreative.com

In this high-energy episode, Keith Robinson, Chief Strategic Officer at NextHome, joins me to talk about how AI is reshaping real estate, not by replacing agents, but by empowering them.

Keith breaks down the real impact of AI, why we’re not heading for a robot takeover, and how smart agents can stay ready to seize new opportunities. He explains why emotional intelligence is still your superpower, what role creativity plays in an AI-enhanced future, and how AI can help agents overcome rejection avoidance and start more meaningful conversations.

Tech-savvy or tech-terrified, either way, this episode will give you a fresh, grounded perspective on how to harness AI without losing your human touch.

• Connect with Keith on Substack (he shares industry insights, market analysis, and smart takes weekly)

• Learn more about NextHome: https://www.nexthome.com

In this episode of The Know Like Trust Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Laura Gassner Otting, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and a regular contributor on Good Morning America. We dive into her latest book, Wonderhell, and the emotional rollercoaster of success—how achieving something great can leave you both exhilarated and overwhelmed by what’s next.

Laura shares:
✨ Why success can be both wonderful and hellish at the same time
✨ The burden of potential and how to harness it for growth
✨ A simple formula for landing media opportunities to build your brand
✨ How to be unapologetic about your ambition and show up boldly in your business

Grab Laura's Book: https://lauragassnerotting.com/resources/#books

Learn more about Laura: https://lauragassnerotting.com/

Follow Laura @heylgo on all the socials

In Episode 106 of Know Like Trust for Real Estate, I'm joined by Paul Zweben, a former chef and restaurateur turned top-producing real estate professional in Manhattan.

Paul, alongside his wife Carolyn, leads the Zweben Team, known for its innovative approach to real estate.

What sets Paul apart? He seamlessly integrates his 30 years of culinary expertise into his real estate brand, creating a memorable and engaging experience for his clients. In this episode, Paul shares how his passion for cooking has become a powerful differentiator in a crowded industry. From hosting cooking events for clients to crafting real estate analogies through food, Paul’s approach proves that standing out means bringing your full self to your business.

Tune in to discover:

• How Paul transitioned from running restaurants to selling real estate
• The ways he infuses his love of food into his real estate business
• Why authenticity and differentiation are the keys to success
• The biggest lesson he brought from the restaurant industry into real estate (this one may surprise you)

Visit Paul on his website here.

Follow Paul on Instagram.

Subscribe to Paul's YouTube page.

In this episode of Know Like Trust, I’m joined by the unapologetic, no-nonsense president of the Zero F’s Club, Erica Reitman. Erica is known for her fearless approach to branding and content creation, helping entrepreneurs break free from self-sabotage and lean into their unique voices.

We dive deep into:

• How Erica developed her brand voice (spoiler: it didn’t happen overnight)
• Why trying to sound like everyone else is the fastest way to be ignored
• The power of showing up as your full self—online and in business
• The one shift you need to make to stop overthinking your content
• Why giving away your best insights actually builds trust (not dilutes your value)

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to “find” your voice or worried about standing out too much, this episode will give you the permission slip you need. Listen now and take Erica’s 30-day challenge to start showing up unapologetically.

Grab Erica's FREE GUIDE and learn how to plan a CEO MILLIONAIRE DATE--a step-by-step blueprint to crush limiting beliefs, reset your money mindset and start running your life like the six figure [or seven figure👀] powerhouse you're meant to be.

💬 Connect with Erica: Instagram | Website