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Unlocking Legacy, Sobriety & 1,000 Deals: The Real Estate Life of Steve Valentine

Guest: Steve Valentine | Phoenix, AZ | @SteveDValentine

💥 From flipping 1,000 homes to flipping his life, Steve Valentine drops jaw-dropping wisdom on real estate, relationships, rehab, and real ROI.

In this powerful and wildly transparent episode, Shane and Duane sit down with Arizona real estate titan Steve Valentine, who’s spent over 26 years in the game — and learned how to play it his way.

Steve’s story is part real estate brilliance, part personal reckoning — and all heart. From losing his father (a top-producing agent who died owning zero property) to flipping the script on his own life and going all in on sobriety, Steve gets brutally honest about what it takes to build a legacy that lasts — in business and in life.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

💡 How Steve and his wife flipped & acquired 1,000+ properties — and kept 120+

🧠 Why “buying boxes” and solving bigger problems leads to bigger profits

🤯 How Steve turned a hoarder house with a $280K IRS lien into a $225K win-win with seller financing

🔥 How his wife’s general contracting biz now leads $500K+ renos — and how they work side by side without losing their minds

🚫 Why “no more pets” (aka bad deals/clients) is Steve’s 2024 motto

🛠️ What The Garage is and how it’s reshaping real estate community and investment in Phoenix

🧘‍♂️ Why October 2, 2023 changed his life — and what rehab taught him that real estate never could

👏 How self-awareness became Steve’s greatest success

🙏 His mission to help other agents battle addiction, burnout, and the pressure to be perfect

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If you’re ready to level up, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

In this fire-packed conversation, we sit down with Sean Zubor, co-founder and managing partner of Stonehaus Realty, one of Canada's fastest-growing real estate brokerages. Sean drops a masterclass on what it really takes to scale your business from the trenches to the top — and how to build an empire that empowers others to win big.

From his humble beginnings as a former MMA fighter and car salesman to closing $3 billion+ in annual sales, Sean’s story is raw, inspiring, and unapologetically real. He built his business brick-by-brick, strategy-by-strategy, leveraging a killer combo of work ethic, fearless prospecting, branding, and team culture.

💣 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

• How to scale from solo agent to leading a billion-dollar brokerage
• Why intentional discomfort is the greatest training ground for success
• The exact mental frameworks that helped Sean cold call billionaires — with confidenceWhy most agents get stuck chasing shiny objects instead of building a brand that converts
• Sean’s “board of directors” method for life and business mentorshipThe trap of new agents skipping the grind and going straight to teams (and how to fix it)

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In this insightful episode, Shane Kilby and Duane Murphy sit down with Brent King, Vice President and CEO of Integrity Mortgage Group (IMG), for a candid conversation about the realities of the mortgage industry and how it intertwines deeply with real estate.

Brent shares his personal journey—from knocking on doors to collect payments, to becoming a dynamic leader in lending.

He opens up about overcoming personal and professional challenges, reveals what he's learned from successes and failures, and offers invaluable advice on the importance of clear communication and building the right team.

This episode is packed with lessons on work-life balance, the power of relationships, and actionable tips for real estate agents and lenders alike.

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What happens when you’re born into a real estate dynasty but refuse to take the easy road? You build your own empire from scratch.

In this episode of The R.E.A.L. Podcast, we sit down with Parker Gailey, VP of Sales & Expansion at Gailey Enterprises Real Estate. Despite coming from a powerhouse real estate family, Parker chose to forge his own path in a market where he knew NO ONE.

✔️ How Parker went from zero connections to leading a 20+ agent team in a competitive market

✔️ The gut-wrenching moment when nearly his entire team left—and how he rebuilt stronger than ever

✔️ Why fear kills more dreams than failure ever will—and how to flip fear into fuel

✔️ The mindset shifts and competitive edge that separate elite agents from the average

✔️ Why AI and automation will never replace the human element of real estate

✔️ The power of grit, resilience, and taking action (even when it’s uncomfortable)

🚀 If you’re an agent struggling with fear, inconsistency, or market shifts, this episode is your wake-up call. Parker’s story proves that success isn’t about where you start—it’s about the moves you make when things get tough.

🎧 Listen now:

🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r-e-a-l-real-estate-agent-life-podcast/id1790088933

🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LAAYbtPUqYJdTVl83hZXS?si=bf6691d7eccf4688

🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@R.E.A.L.RealEstateAgentLif-l6z

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🔥 In this episode of the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, we sit down with none other than the powerhouse herself, Courtney Embry! 🔥

Courtney isn’t just a co-founder of BrickDriven Realty—she’s a 17+ year real estate veteran, mentor, coach, and industry leader who has shaped the careers of countless agents.

Her journey from a $21,000-a-year city job to running a thriving brokerage is nothing short of inspirational.

🚀 Inside this episode, we cover:

✅ How a layoff at 22 pushed Courtney into real estate

✅ The grind, struggle, and hustle of starting out—while raising twin girls!

✅ The turning point that ignited her real estate success

✅ What it takes to build a real estate career from scratch (and why most fail)

✅ Why having a supportive spouse in this business is a game-changer

✅ Her biggest failures and costly mistakes—and what you can learn from them

✅ Why coachable agents succeed (and uncoachable ones become unemployable)

💡 If you’re a new agent, considering real estate, or struggling to gain momentum, Courtney drops some of the BEST advice you’ll ever hear. This is an episode you CAN’T afford to miss!

🚀 Connect with Courtney Embry:

📞 Phone: (256) 762-5995

📲 Facebook: Courtney Embry

📸 Instagram: @courtneyembry

🎶 TikTok: @courtneyembry

🏡 BrickDriven Realty: BrickDrivenCareer.com

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From Adversity to Authority: Brittany Boatwright Johnson’s Unstoppable Rise in Real Estate

🔥 Podcast Description:

What separates the real estate pros from the pretenders? Grit. Tenacity. An unshakable belief in the mission.

Brittany Boatwright Johnson embodies all of that and more. In this episode of the R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life Podcast, hosts Shane Kilby and Duane Murphy sit down with the unstoppable Knoxville powerhouse who turned struggle into success, going from an aspiring teacher to leading a 12-agent, high-producing real estate team under Realty Executives.

But her story isn’t just about business—it’s about overcoming life’s hardest hits. Diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer just six months after launching her firm, Brittany had every reason to quit. Instead, she doubled down, built a thriving brokerage, dominated her market, and led her team to nearly $1 billion in volume—all while fighting for her life.

🚀 In this no-holds-barred conversation, Brittany drops wisdom on:

✔️ The real reason most agents fail (and how to flip the script)

✔️ The #1 mistake leaders make that sabotages their business

✔️ Why your community determines your altitude in real estate

✔️ How to build an unshakable mindset that wins—no matter what life throws at you

🔗 Connect with Brittany:

📞 Call/Text: 865-386-6082

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britany.boatwright/

📘 Facebook: Brittany Boatright Johnson

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🔥 “Success in real estate isn’t about luck. It’s about mastering your craft, adapting to change, and surrounding yourself with the right people.”

In this episode of R.E.A.L. Real Estate Agent Life, we sit down with the legendary Steve Murnin, a true trailblazer in the real estate world with 44+ years of experience. From his early days cold-calling from a phonebook to pioneering game-changing real estate tech solutions, Steve has seen it all.

🚀 As a former Senior VP at Commission’s Inc (Sync), VP at Fidelity National Financial, and leader of Sync University, Steve has mentored thousands of agents on how to scale their businesses, leverage technology, and WIN in real estate.

💡 Key Topics We Cover:

✅ How Steve went from zero income to taking 63 listings in his first year

✅ The #1 reason real estate agents fail (and how to avoid it)

✅ The biggest technology shifts that shaped real estate today

✅ Why splits DON’T MATTER—it’s all about value exchange

✅ How to build a business that thrives for decades

✅ The power of relationships & why your next big opportunity is one call away

🎯 If you’re serious about winning in real estate, you do NOT want to miss this episode.

👉 Listen now and get ready to take notes! 🎧📈

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@R.E.A.L.RealEstateAgentLif-l6z

🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r-e-a-l-real-estate-agent-life-podcast/id1790088933

🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LAAYbtPUqYJdTVl83hZXS?si=bf6691d7eccf4688

📲 Follow & connect with Steve Murnin:

📌 Facebook: Steve Murnin

📌 Instagram: @steve_murnin

📌 Call/Text: (408) 396-4688 (Yes, he actually picks up!)

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🔥 Episode #11 – R.E.A.L. Podcast | Real Estate Agent Life 🔥

What if your real estate journey started at 14? That’s exactly what happened for Kayla Laos, co-founder & CEO of JK Realty, a brokerage known for its innovative culture and rapid growth. She’s also the visionary behind Zoodealio, a groundbreaking iBuyer platform keeping real estate agents at the center of the transaction.

In this power-packed episode, Kayla dives into:

✅ Her wild first real estate deal at 14 that sparked her passion 🔥

✅ How she and her husband Jason went all-in on real estate (with no backup plan!)

✅ The truth about iBuyers—friend or foe? 🤔

✅ Why adapting or dying is the key to long-term real estate success

✅ Her biggest wins and hardest lessons as a leader & business owner

✅ How crypto is changing the real estate game—and what’s coming next

🎯 🔊 Ready to Level Up? Here’s Your Action Plan!

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