The InSpired Agents Series
This is where raw, unfiltered conversations meet real-life business building.
We sit down with agents, entrepreneurs, and industry pros who are actually in the trenches, building, growing, struggling, and winning in the wild world of real estate and mortgages.
No fluff. No scripts. Just real talk from real ones.
If you’re tired of highlight reels and hungry for the truth about what it really takes to succeed, hit that Subscribe button and come along for the ride.
11. Success, Sustainability & the Life You Actually Want With Tanya Eklund
After 25 years in real estate, Tanya Ecklund has learned something most entrepreneurs spend their entire careers chasing:
Success isn't always about more.
In this episode of the Inspired Agents Series, Tanya shares her journey from a young REALTOR® with big dreams to becoming one of Calgary's top luxury real estate agents. Along the way, she opens up about the coaching moments that transformed her business, the realities of building a career in a demanding industry, and why she's shifted her focus from growth to sustainability.
This conversation explores what it means to build a business that supports your life—not one that consumes it.
We discuss:
• Breaking into luxury real estate
• The power of coaching and continuous improvement
• Building a small team by design
• Mental and physical wellness as a business strategy
• Growth versus sustainability
• Defining "enough"
• Creating a life you don't need a vacation from
Whether you're a REALTOR®, mortgage broker, entrepreneur, or someone navigating your own next chapter, this episode is packed with perspective, wisdom, and inspiration.
Connect with Tanya Ecklund:
Instagram: @tanyaeklund (https://www.instagram.com/tanyaeklund/)
Website: https://tanyaeklundgroup.ca/ (https://tanyaeklundgroup.ca/)
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10 Apr 2026
10: The Real ROI of Mentorship Featuring Shaelyn Woods
The real ROI in real estate isn’t what you think… 👀
It’s not just deals closed.
It’s not just commission checks.
It’s who’s in your corner when you have NO idea what you’re doing.
In this episode, Shaelyn Woods gets real about:
→ Starting in real estate with zero roadmap
→ The confidence gap every new agent feels
→ And why mentorship isn’t optional… it’s EVERYTHING
“You don’t even know what you don’t know.”
From navigating contracts for the first time
to negotiating with agents who’ve been in the game 30+ years…
Shaelyn breaks down how the right mentorship changed everything —
her confidence, her skillset, and her trajectory.
This isn’t about splits.
This is about support, growth, and staying in the game long enough to win.
🔥 And if you’re a new (or struggling) agent looking for guidance —
Shaelyn is OPEN to mentoring.
Reach out directly:
📩 shaelyn@popowichrealestate.com (mailto:shaelyn@popowichrealestate.com)
If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or like you’re figuring it out alone…
This episode will hit.
🎧 Watch now.
💬 Share with an agent who needs this.
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31 Mar 2026
9: Stop Trying to Be Perfect. Start Connecting Featuring May Davidson
What if the secret to long-term success in real estate isn’t chasing the deal… but doing the right thing—even when it costs you?
In this episode, Renee sits down with May Davidson of RE/MAX First 20-year industry veteran, relationship-first operator, and someone who has built her business on integrity, grit, and real human connection.
From walking away from a corporate career to navigating the unpredictable world of 100% commission, May shares the raw truth about what it actually takes to last in this business.
They dive into:
The reality of inconsistent income (and how to survive it)
Why doing the right thing always pays off—even when it hurts in the moment
The hidden cost of chasing too many leads and neglecting your database
Team vs. solo agent: when each path makes sense (and when it doesn’t)
The power of simple connection—why a quick text can grow your entire business
Serving first-time buyers and downsizers with real empathy and leadership
This isn’t about flashy tactics or quick wins.
It’s about building a business that lasts.
A business rooted in trust, consistency, and showing up when it matters most.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched thin, or questioned your path in this industry… this conversation will hit home.
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7 Mar 2026
7: PART 2 Burnout, Mentorship, and Building the Next Generation | Featuring Jill Moellering
Episode 7 – Part 2: Burnout, Mentorship, and Building the Next Generation | Featuring Jill Moellering
In Part 2 of our conversation with Jill Moellering, we go deeper into what mentorship in real estate actually looks like — and why so many leaders get it wrong.
Early in her leadership journey, Jill believed the best way to mentor new agents was simple: bring everyone together, teach the same lessons, and help them grow at the same pace.
It sounded like a great plan.
But she quickly discovered that real mentorship isn’t one-size-fits-all.
In this part of the conversation, we dive into:
• The biggest misconception about mentoring new agents
• Why proximity to successful people accelerates growth
• The leadership lessons that come from burnout
• Why helping the next generation is critical for the future of this industry
If you’re building a team, mentoring new agents, or trying to grow in real estate, this episode offers an honest look at the real work behind developing people.
🎙️ Inspired Agents Podcast – Episode 7 (Part 2)
Burnout, Mentorship, and Building the Next Generation
Featuring Jill Moellering
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6 Mar 2026
7: PART 1 Burnout, Mentorship, and Building the Next Generation | Featuring Jill Moellering
What responsibility do successful agents have to the next generation?
In this 2 part series of the Inspired Agents Podcast, we sit down with Jill Moellering to talk about mentorship, burnout, and what it really takes to help new agents succeed in today’s real estate industry.
Jill believes that when you climb the ladder in this business, you don’t just celebrate at the top — you turn around and reach back to help the next person up. But mentorship isn’t as simple as hosting meetings or giving advice from a whiteboard.
After bringing on multiple new agents at once, Jill quickly learned that real mentorship isn’t one-size-fits-all — and trying to do everything at once can lead straight to burnout.
In this conversation, we dive into:
• Why mentorship is critical for the future of real estate
• The reality of burnout in a high-performance industry
• Lessons learned from leading and developing new agents
• Why proximity to successful people accelerates growth
• What experienced agents owe the next generation
If you're a Realtor, team leader, or someone building a career in real estate, this episode will challenge the way you think about leadership, growth, and giving back to the industry.
19 Jan 2026
6: You Absolutely Belong Here Featuring Jessica De Bellis
Absolutely. I’ll write this the way I’d want to read it if I were an agent scrolling Spotify, half-excited, half-doubting myself, wondering if this business is actually for me.
What if the fear never really goes away… but you do it anyway?
In this episode of The Inspired Agents Podcast, Renée sits down with REALTOR® Jessica Debell for an honest, grounded conversation about what it really looks like to build a real estate career later in life — without the hype, without the shortcuts, and without pretending it’s easy.
Jessica shares her journey from corporate life and single motherhood into real estate, why she started part-time before going all in, and how 2025 — one of the toughest markets in recent years — became her best year yet.
They talk about imposter syndrome, confidence, community, consistency, and why success in real estate has far less to do with sales tactics and far more to do with people.
If you’ve ever wondered:
Am I cut out for this?
Is it too late to start?
Why does everyone else seem so much more confident than me?
This episode is for you.
Because sometimes the most important thing you need to hear is simple:
You absolutely belong here.
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20 Nov 2025
Episode 5 : Why the DocuSign Era Is Over: The Power of Real Follow-Up (Featuring Carmen De Luca)
Carmen De Luca, Trico Homes Sales Director, discusses the importance of genuine follow-up in sales, emphasizing timing and trust over digital signatures for building strong relationships in today's market in this interview.
11 Jul 2025
4: Blinders On: What Happens When You Bet on Yourself (and Hit Record)
Realtor Dawn Herron Maser discusses balancing motherhood and career by tuning out distractions and embracing imperfection to build her brand through YouTube content creation in this interview.
9 Jun 2025
3. Built on Grit: How Sandy Fransham Turned Her Passion into a 60-Door Portfolio
Sandy Fransham discusses her transition from teaching to real estate investing, explaining how she built a 60-door portfolio through grit and long-term thinking in this interview with Renee.
25 Apr 2025
2. Girls Just Wanna Build Wealth: Jenna & Sydney’s Real Estate Investing Journey
In this episode of Inspired Agents Series, I chat with two growing powerhouse real estate investors, Jenna Geary and Sydney Braaten, who are breaking barriers and building legacies in the real estate world.
These are clients I’ve had the opportunity to work with as a mortgage broker over the last few years, and it’s been amazing to see them grow. When I first met Jenna and Sydney, I was blown away by their drive. Two young women navigating a male-dominated industry and building something for themselves, Jenna and Sydney have come such a long way, and I knew I had to have them on the podcast to share their story.
We talk about:
How they got started in real estate investing, and why the first step is often the hardest
What it really looks like to start investing in your 20s and the mindset needed to take that leap
Balancing full-time jobs, relationships, and investing—juggling multiple priorities while building a portfolio
The ups and downs of real estate investing and being a landlord, from the challenges to the rewards
How they’re unlocking long-term financial freedom through real estate, even while navigating life’s changes
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4 Apr 2025
From Open Houses to Powerhouses: Cody Tritter on Building a Real Estate Machine
EPISODE 1: Cody Tritter | REP YYC
From a chance meeting at an open house to hundreds of deals a year, this is what happens when two people align on values, vision, and straight-up execution.
Cody Tritter, co-owner of REP YYC, joins me to talk about what it really takes to grow a high-performance real estate team. We get into team building, systems that scale, marketing that works, and why collaboration beats competition, every time.
If you're in real estate or mortgages (or just trying to build something real), this one's for you.
We cover:
How REP YYC scaled to 500+ deals
What makes a business partnership actually work
Supporting family while building a business
Using real estate + mortgages to build long-term wealth
The client experience that most teams are missing
This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real deal behind building in this industry.
Want to connect with Cody?
Email: info@repyyc.com
Instagram: @calgaryrealestateagent (https://www.instagram.com/calgaryrealestateagent)
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3 Apr 2025
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InSpired Agents Series
Real talk from real ones.
This is where raw, unfiltered conversations meet real-life business building.
We sit down with agents, entrepreneurs, and industry pros who are actually in the trenches, building brands, closing deals, facing setbacks, and figuring it out as they go. It’s the stuff you won’t hear in polished keynotes or social media highlight reels.
No fluff. No scripts. Just stories, strategies, and hard-earned lessons from people doing the damn thing.
If you’re in real estate, mortgages, or any kind of entrepreneurial game, and you’re hungry for the truth about what it really takes to grow, this is your show.
Subscribe. Tap in. Get inspired.
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