Platinum Agent Podcast – Where Gold Is Just the Beginning!
Hosted by Renee Ruth—top-producing agent, global real estate educator, and 2025 Grammy nominee—this podcast is all about growth, mindset, and mastering real estate. While some settle for gold, it’s time to go platinum.
Join Renee for insider strategies, expert interviews, and personal insights to elevate your business. Plus, her co-host, Joshua—a four-legged real estate guru—adds a few barks of wisdom.
Ready to go beyond the gold standard? Hit play and start your platinum journey today!
From Bartender to Top Realtor: A Story of Growth - EP 17
Host Renee Ruth interviews Danny Burgess, a top realtor, who shares his journey from bartender to real estate leader, highlighting the strategies he used to scale his business and achieve financial freedom.
27 Nov 2025
From Real Estate to Community Leadership - EP 16
Host Renee Ruth interviews Chad Swenson, a real estate expert and political candidate, who shares his journey from mortgages to real estate and discusses community improvement, mentorship, and client loyalty.
13 Nov 2025
Strategies for Success in Smaller Real Estate Markets - EP 15
Host Renee Ruth interviews Amy Casanova, a top-producing agent, about strategies for thriving in smaller real estate markets by focusing on relationships, community involvement, and consistent client service.
30 Oct 2025
Top Real Estate Growth Strategies for Agents - EP 14
Top agent Tyler Gibson shares with host Renee Ruth his strategies for real estate growth, including automation and team building, in this interview episode.
16 Oct 2025
Secrets of Real Estate Investing for Agents Revealed - EP 13
Host Renee Ruth interviews real estate investor Courtney Fricke, who reveals how real estate agents can achieve financial independence by investing in real estate and creating recurring revenue streams.
2 Oct 2025
Transforming Real Estate: Insider Strategies for Agent Success - EP 12
Host Renee Ruth interviews Daniel Berger, RE/MAX Prestige Properties broker-owner, who shares his strategies on building lasting relationships and a thriving team culture to achieve success in the real estate industry.
18 Sept 2025
Building a Flourishing Real Estate Business: Key Tactics - EP 11
Host Renee Ruth interviews Karen Cooper, co-founder of Platinum Group Real Estate, who shares tactics for building a flourishing real estate business and maintaining work-life balance.
4 Sept 2025
Transforming Real Estate: Innovative Coaching Methods - EP 10
Host Renee Ruth interviews Chris Prefontaine, founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, about his innovative Three Paydays™ System for building wealth in real estate without banks or personal credit.
21 Aug 2025
Insider Tips for Elevating Your Real Estate Business - EP 9
Host Renee Ruth interviews top-producing Alaskan realtor Melissa Flint, who shares strategies for success in a unique market and balancing business with life.
7 Aug 2025
Building a Thriving Real Estate Business: Essential Pillars Revealed - EP 8
Real estate expert Nick Harris shares with host Renee Ruth the three essential pillars of lead flow, automation, and scalability that agents can use to build a thriving real estate business, in this interview episode.
24 Jul 2025
Fearless Selling: The Real Estate Improv Advantage - EP 7
Real estate agent Andrea Gordon discusses how her theater background helps her overcome fear and build community presence in a competitive market with host Renee Ruth in this interview.
10 Jul 2025
Exploring Cloud-Based Brokerage: Future of Real Estate - EP 6
Kaushik Sirkar discusses with Renee Ruth his transition from engineering to real estate, cloud-based brokerages, and marketing strategies for modern agents in this interview.
26 Jun 2025
Real Estate, Resilience, and Personal Growth - EP 5
Real estate professional Miranda Baldridge discusses building an authentic business, overcoming adversity, and leveraging personal branding in real estate with host Renee Ruth in this interview episode.
12 Jun 2025
Mastering Real Estate: Innovative Approaches and Advice - EP 4
Los Angeles Realtor Rick Albert shares with Renee Ruth his journey to becoming a top producer, discussing client acquisition, creative financing, and investment strategies in this interview.
29 May 2025
Passion Meets Purpose: Engaging Discussions - EP 3
Real estate professional Amy Slate discusses with Renee Ruth her journey into specializing in divorce-related real estate, highlighting the emotional challenges and strategies for agents to find their niche in this interview.
15 May 2025
Turbocharge Your Skills: Step-by-Step Guide to Success - EP 2
🚀 In this episode of Platinum Agent Podcast, host Renee Ruth is joined by Joe Silzell, a Marine Corps veteran turned top real estate agent, to discuss his inspiring journey from military service to achieving success in real estate. Joe shares his personal story, detailing how his time in the Marine Corps helped shape his approach to business and relationships. He talks about the challenges he faced when transitioning to real estate, the strategies he used to grow his career, and his experience with house flipping. Joe also shares valuable insights into the importance of building relationships, generating leads, and maximizing profits, all while maintaining a humble and authentic approach. If you’re an agent looking for practical tips and inspiration, this episode is for you!
🎙 Hosted by: Renee Ruth
👤 Guest: Joe Silzell – Top 3% MLS Agent & Real Estate Investor
Joe Silzell is a highly accomplished Realtor, Marine Corps veteran, and real estate industry leader. After serving in the Marine Corps from 2012 to 2017, where he achieved the rank of Sergeant and received the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Joe transitioned into law enforcement as a Sheriff’s Deputy before launching a successful real estate career in 2018.
Since then, Joe has been a top-performing agent at RE/MAX 4000, consistently ranking in the top 3% of all MLS agents, selling over 250 homes, and earning induction into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame. He has also been recognized as the Top Buyers Agent from 2019-2022.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Joe’s journey from the Marine Corps to real estate success
✔️ How military experience prepared Joe for the real estate industry
✔️ The truth behind flipping houses and how Joe got started
✔️ Overcoming challenges in the current market for house flipping
✔️ Creative ways to generate leads and build a real estate business
✔️ How Joe leverages social media to attract clients and build credibility
✔️ The power of local Facebook groups for real estate marketing
✔️ Joe’s tips on turning cold leads into committed clients
✔️ Advice for new real estate agents looking to scale their business
🎬 Watch now to hear Joe’s strategies for success and gain valuable insights into growing your real estate career!
📇 Connect with Joe Silzell:
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-silzell-054915126/
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/joe.silzell.5/
📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/joe_the_realtor/
🎙 Follow Renee Ruth:
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneeruth/
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/reneeruthrealestate/
📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reneeruthrealestate/
💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate (https://iconsofrealestate.com/)
1 May 2025
Building Relationships & Real Estate Success with Patriot Real Estate Partners - EP 1
In this episode of the Platinum Agent Podcast, Renee Ruth is joined by Tom McConnell and John Luterman from Patriot Real Estate Partners. This powerhouse duo from Virginia shares their unique journey from military service to top real estate agents. They discuss how they built a business based on education, client relationships, and service, including their work with military families navigating home ownership and VA loans. Tune in to learn more about successful strategies for real estate agents and how these experts built a referral-based business.
🎤 Featuring: 🏡 Tom McConnell & John Luterman – Co-founders of Patriot Real Estate Partners
🎧 Guest Bio: Tom McConnell & John Luterman are experienced real estate professionals who transitioned from military careers to building a successful real estate team. They are passionate about educating their clients, focusing on long-term relationships, and offering unique services for military families.
💡 Key Topics Covered:
✔️ Transitioning from the military to real estate
✔️ Building a strong referral-based business
✔️ Understanding VA loans and property management for military families
✔️ Open house strategies and best practices
✔️ Client engagement through events and community outreach
🎬 Listen now to gain insights from these top real estate professionals!
📇 Connect with Tom & John:
🌎 Website → https://www.patriotrealestatepartners.com/
🔗Tom’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcconnell-aa452392/
🔗John’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-lutterman-3464a642/
📘 Tom’s Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/McConnellRealEstateVA/
📘 John’s Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/JohnLutermanRealtor/
🎙 Follow Renee Ruth:
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneeruth/
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/reneeruthrealestate/
📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reneeruthrealestate/
🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, FOLLOW 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ (https://iconsofrealestate.com/)
14 Mar 2025
Intro
Platinum Agent Podcast – Where Gold Is Just the Beginning!
Hosted by Renee Ruth—top-producing agent, global real estate educator, and 2025 Grammy nominee—this podcast is all about growth, mindset, and mastering real estate. While some settle for gold, it’s time to go platinum.
Join Renee for insider strategies, expert interviews, and personal insights to elevate your business. Plus, her co-host, Joshua—a four-legged real estate guru—adds a few barks of wisdom.
Ready to go beyond the gold standard? Hit play and start your platinum journey today!
Who has been a guest on Platinum Agent Podcast
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Danny Burgess
Chad Swenson
Amy Casanova
Tyler Gibson
Courtney Fricke
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
1,159,269
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100
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Quality
14
Social presence
94
YouTube
86
Engagement
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