Welcome to The Inside Real Estate Podcast. This series is your go-to resource for staying ahead in an evolving industry. Each episode features exclusive conversations with top performers and forward thinkers who are moving the needle in real estate and beyond.
We dive deep into the strategies, habits, and innovations that drive success, sharing what’s working right now in business, leadership, and growth. Whether you are looking to scale your team, sharpen your leadership skills, or implement the latest industry trends, you’ll find actionable insights from the brightest minds in the field.
What to expect:
• Proven Growth Strategies: Real-world tactics from elite producers.
• Leadership Excellence: Lessons on building culture and leading high-performance teams.
• Market Innovation: Staying ahead of the curve with technology and shifting trends.
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Episode 014 - The Truth About AI, Innovation, and Real Estate Disruption with Mitch Robinson
How do you survive when your entire industry is being disrupted? In this episode of the Inside Real Estate Podcast, host Ben Fairfield sits down with Mitch Robinson, an industry veteran who has had a front-row seat to some of the most massive technological disruptions of the last 25 years. From the early days of Expedia replacing travel agents to Zillow shaking up the real estate market, Mitch has navigated change at the highest levels. Now at T360 and Real Estate News, Mitch breaks dow...
22 Sept 2026
Episode 013 - Stop Faking It: How Attracting Clients By Being 100% YOU Always Wins
Are you tired of posting the exact same real estate content as everyone else? In this episode of the Inside Real Estate Podcast, host Ben Fairfield sits down with Damien Wilson, an agent who stopped following the herd and built a massive, loyal following by just being authentically himself. Damien shares how he bounced back from failing as a solo agent to building a thriving business rooted in genuine connection, relatable social media, and viral pizza reviews with his daughter. In this...
8 Sept 2026
Episode 012 - Did You Build a Business or Just Buy a Job? The Real Estate Team Trap
Are you running a true business, or are you just self-employed? In this value-packed episode of the Inside Real Estate Podcast, host Ben Fairfield sits down with industry legend Brian Icenhower. With 36 years in the business and 12 published books, Brian has mastered the exact systems required to build real estate teams and brokerages that can actually run themselves. Brian exposes the uncomfortable truth about the industry: most teams would instantly fail if the owner stopped sellin...
25 Aug 2026
Episode 011 - The NLP Secrets Top Producers Use to Master Mindset & Negotiation with Eli Schaugh
Is your brain working FOR you or AGAINST you? In this mind-expanding episode of the Inside Real Estate Podcast, host Ben Fairfield sits down with certified success coach, MFTC therapist, and NLP master practitioner Eli Schaugh (known to many in the industry as "Yoda"). Eli breaks down practical, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) techniques that you can use today to generate instant confidence on demand, eliminate fear around lead generation, and communicate far more effectively using DISC ...
11 Aug 2026
Episode 010 - Generate Predictable Real Estate Referrals Using Events With Guest Michael J Maher
In this episode of the Inside Real Estate Podcast, host Ben Fairfield is joined by Michael J Maher, founder of ReferCo and bestselling author of 7L: The Seven Levels of Communication. Michael shares his incredible journey from being a struggling new agent door-knocking and cold calling, to generating 11 referrals from his very first housewarming party. They discuss the massive shift in the real estate industry from the "Ego Era" of aggressive selling to the modern "Generosity Generati...
28 Jul 2026
Episode 009: From Losing $1M at 27 to Building a 500-Agent Real Estate Empire with Lee Linhart
Are you running a real estate business, or is it running you? In this episode of the Inside Real Estate Podcast, host Ben Fairfield sits down with Lee Linhart—a real estate powerhouse who grew his brokerage to over 500 agents across four states. After leaving a miserable cubicle job at a major accounting firm, Lee entered real estate, made his first million dollars by age 26, and lost it all by 27. Through massive action, he rebuilt his wealth by purchasing one building a month for four year...
14 Jul 2026
Episode 008 - The 4 Deadly Mistakes Killing Your Real Estate Business (And How to Fix Them) with Kevin Kauffman
Are you willing to do what it takes to succeed, or do you just want the result? In this episode of the Inside Real Estate Podcast, host Ben Fairfield sits down with Kevin Kauffman, longtime team owner, Realtor, and co-host of the Kevin and Fred Podcast. Kevin shares his incredible journey from getting licensed during the 2007 market crash and wearing flip-flops on stage to building a massive real estate organization and interviewing Gary Vaynerchuk. Kevin pulls no punches when discussin...
30 Jun 2026
Episode 007 - How to Build a No-Fail Real Estate Culture & Retain Top Talent with Shayla Wilhoit
Are you distracted by shiny objects instead of doing the vital, mundane tasks that actually build a real estate business? In this episode of the Inside Real Estate Podcast, Ben Fairfield sits down with Shayla Wilhoit, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Heritage, who successfully leads 137 agents across three offices. Shayla shares her incredible journey from entering the business in 2006 to taking a terrifying leap of faith to buy her first franchise in 2013. She reveals why she isn't afraid to "break a...
16 Jun 2026
Episode 006 - How to Master Market Data & Educate Buyers with guest David Childers of KCM
In this episode of the Inside Real Estate Podcast, host Ben Fairfield sits down with David Childers, President of Keeping Current Matters (KCM). David explains why consistency is more important than talent when it comes to marketing and educating your real estate clients. They discuss how agents can step up as the local expert by truly understanding the three main pillars of housing affordability: home prices, mortgage rates, and wages. David also shares practical advice on addressing ...
2 Jun 2026
Episode 005 - Episode 005 - How This Part-Time Agent Sold 60 Homes in Year One (Secrets of the #1 Agent at eXp)
How do you close 60 real estate transactions in your first year while working a demanding, full-time executive job at Amazon? In this episode of the Inside Real Estate Podcast, Ben Fairfield sits down with Chandra Vennapusa, the #1 eXp Realty agent in the US. Chandra shares the exact relationship-based strategies that took him from a part-time agent in Washington to an absolute powerhouse closing $105 million in sales volume in 2024 across two states. Discover why he ignores tradition...
19 May 2026
Episode 004 - Jared James: Stop Treating Your Real Estate Business Like Tinder
Stop skipping seasons and start building a business that lasts. In this episode of the Inside Real Estate Podcast, host Ben Fairfield sits down with purebred entrepreneur, trainer, and speaker Jared James to cut through the industry noise. Jared doesn't hold back, sharing why "focus" has become a modern superpower , the exact mathematical formula for generating closings in a shifting market , and why the most successful agents act like eHarmony instead of Tinder. Plus, Jared drops a massive...
5 May 2026
Episode 003 - Nick Bailey: Leadership, Branding, and the Future of Real Estate
In this episode of the Inside Real Estate Podcast, host Ben Fairfield sits down with industry powerhouse Nick Bailey. With over 30 years of experience—including roles as CEO of RE/MAX, LLC and Century 21, as well as an executive at Zillow—Nick shares unparalleled insights into what it takes to lead at the highest level. From managing massive global rebrands to navigating the industry through a "crisis leader" lens during the pandemic, Nick breaks down the strategies that separate top perform...
21 Apr 2026
Episode 002 - Unlocking AI’s Power in Real Estate: Why This Matters Now with Chris McGoldrick
Are you overhyping AI or completely misunderstanding it? Some real estate professionals think Artificial Intelligence is a magic wand, while others view it as an absolute threat to their livelihood. In this episode of the Inside Real Estate Podcast, host Ben Fairfield sits down with Chris McGoldrick, Head of AI at Inside Real Estate and founder of ListAssist. They cut through the noise and break down exactly what AI means for your real estate business, your leadership, and your performance. ...
16 Apr 2026
Special Episode LIVE from R4 with REMAX
Live from the floor of RE/MAX R4 2026 in Las Vegas, host Ben Fairfield brings you an exclusive compilation of insights from the brightest minds in real estate. From top-producing agents and team leaders to the executives shaping the future of the brand, this episode is a deep dive into the strategies, technology, and mindsets required to dominate the 2026 market. In this episode, we unpack: The "Fuel" for Success: Why your CRM and systems (like BoldTrail) are only as good as the work you put ...
2 Apr 2026
Episode 001 - How to Take Your Irreversible Step with Amy Lessinger
In this episode of Inside Real Estate: The Podcast, host Ben Fairfield sits down with Amy Lessinger to discuss the evolving landscape of the real estate industry. Amy shares her journey from being a top-producing agent to leading one of the world's most recognized brands. Discover why "recalibrating" your business is essential in today’s market, the importance of maintaining a "Good to Great" mindset, and how to leverage your unique value proposition to stay ahead of the competition. Whether...
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