Steve Robbins sits down for an in-depth conversation with some of the brightest stars in Indianapolis real estate. Steve is the Founder/Owner of Highgarden Real Estate and helps lead over 600 agents in 11 cities nationwide.
How Trent Whittington Built Both His Business and Life
In this episode, Steve Robbins talks with Trent Whittington, real estate agent and partner at @properties, shares his journey from struggling to make ends meet as a young agent to building a thriving real estate business alongside his wife, Maggie. Trent reflects on the financial wake-up call that transformed his approach to real estate, the importance of mastering the fundamentals, and how genuine relationships have become the foundation of his success. He discusses the systems and strategies that allow their team to operate efficiently, the power of social media and client appreciation, and why providing real value matters more than chasing transactions. Trent also shares lessons from building his own custom home, his experience launching Rise Real Estate, and his philosophy on leadership, community, and creating a business that supports both professional success and a fulfilling personal life.
7 Oct 2026
Food, Influence & the Future of Indianapolis with Tommy Barrett
In this episode, Steve Robbins sits down with Indianapolis food influencer and entrepreneur Tommy Barrett, creator of Starts With a Question, to talk about the unconventional path that took him from aspiring sports broadcaster to NCAA professional, content creator, and champion of Indianapolis’ growing food scene. Tommy shares how his lifelong love of food became the foundation of his social media brand, why authenticity and genuine relationships matter more to him than follower counts, and how he approaches using his influence to support local restaurants rather than simply chasing views. They also explore the evolution of Indianapolis as a food city, the importance of collaboration among chefs and creators, Tommy’s ambitions to build a nationally recognized food festival, his painful early experience with Bitcoin, and the major life change ahead as he prepares to become a father for the first time.
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Thank you to Ruoff Mortgage for sponsoring the show. Learn more: Ruoff Mortgage (https://www.ruoff.com/)
9 Sept 2026
Melissa Coutz on Leveraging AI in Real Estate
In this episode, Melissa Coutz shares how her analytical background in accounting evolved into a 12-year real estate career, and why her obsession with systems and technology now shapes how she runs her business. She dives into how she’s using AI tools like Claude to automate seller updates, research properties, streamline communication, build processes, and ultimately create a backend that gives agents more time to focus on clients. Melissa also breaks down today’s hesitant Indianapolis housing market, strategies for first-time buyers, and why agents need to get creative about building equity. Throughout the conversation, she argues that AI won’t eliminate great Realtors, but it will change how they work, making human connection, education, and trust more valuable than ever.
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Ruoff Mortgage (https://www.ruoff.com/)
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5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100
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