Hosted by Skyleigh McCallum—Realtor, coach, and founder of Forever Kamloops & Forever Kelowna Real Estate Group.
Real Estate / Real Talk dives into the realities of North American real estate. With 10 years’ experience and a thriving referral-based business, Skyleigh shares honest conversations, coaching tips, and real stories. From new agents to seasoned pros, hear insights from realtors, lawyers, inspectors, and more—your source for practical advice and authentic conversations.
The Biggest Mistake New Investors Make in Today’s Market
🚀 In this episode, we sit down with Rob Marucci to explore his journey from studying economics to building a thriving real estate brokerage and investment portfolio. Rob shares how he got started during the 2007 market crash, why long-term investing beats instant gratification, and how understanding the economy gives agents and investors a competitive edge. We also dive into today’s mortgage trends, including 40-year loans, and practical strategies for finding off-market deals and scaling a real estate business.
🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum
👤 Guest:🏡 Rob Marucci – Real Estate Broker & Investor
Robert Marucci is a real estate broker serving the Greater Waterbury area of Connecticut, with a focus on residential and investment properties. He is known for a modern, client-centered approach and for building a strong professional network to support buyers, sellers, and investors through smooth, well-coordinated transactions.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why long-term investing outperforms short-term thinking
✔️ How economic trends and interest rates impact real estate
✔️ The pros and cons of 40-year mortgages
✔️ Strategies for finding off-market investment opportunities
✔️ How to scale a brokerage while managing investment properties
🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!
💼 Connect with Rob Marucci:
📘 Facebook → http://www.facebook.com/betterlivingrealestate
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-marucci-rob-91408a2b/
🎧 Follow Skyleigh McCallum:
🌐 Website → https://skyleighmccallum.com/
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/foreverkamloops
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/skyleigh-mccallum-7b07601a3/
📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!
⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com (https://iconsofrealestate.com/)
21 Apr 2026
What No One Tells You About Real Estate Investing
🚀 In this powerful episode, Skyleigh McCallum sits down with Sammy Lyon, a Los Angeles-based real estate broker and founder of Good Rents. Sammy shares his unexpected journey from teaching to real estate, how discovering house hacking sparked his path to financial freedom, and how he built a business that gives back. From scaling quickly to 10 doors to pivoting his strategy and focusing on long-term sustainability, this episode is packed with real-world lessons and mindset shifts.
🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum
👤 Guest: 🏡 Sammy Lyon – Real Estate Broker & Founder of Good Rents
Sammy Lyon is a Los Angeles–based real estate broker and the founder of GoodRents, a socially conscious real estate initiative that donates 5% of gross profits to social and racial justice causes. Since 2018, Sammy has built a multi-unit investment portfolio, helps first-time buyers and small investors across L.A., and has been featured on HGTV’s House Hunters, Newsweek, Yahoo Finance, and U.S. News & World Report.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ What house hacking is and how it can fast-track your investing journey
✔️ The risks of scaling too quickly in real estate
✔️ Why real estate is not truly “passive” income
✔️ How to invest ethically and build a purpose-driven business
✔️ The importance of relationships in building a sustainable real estate career
🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!
💼 Connect with Sammy Lyon:
📘 Facebook → http://facebook.com/lyonideas
📸 Instagram → https://instagram.com/lyonideas
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammylyon/
🎧 Follow Skyleigh McCallum:
🌐 Website → https://skyleighmccallum.com/
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/foreverkamloops
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/skyleigh-mccallum-7b07601a3/
📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!
⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com (https://iconsofrealestate.com/)
14 Apr 2026
Why Most Real Estate Agents Fail at Consistency
🚀 In this episode, Evan Crawford shares his incredible journey from playing college and professional baseball to becoming a top-producing associate broker. He dives into how discipline, consistency, and handling failure in sports directly translate into success in real estate. From daily habits and time-blocking to building meaningful client relationships, this episode is packed with practical insights for anyone looking to thrive in business.
🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum
👤 Guest:🏡 Evan Crawford – Associate Broker & Real Estate Professional
Evan Crawford is a top-producing Associate Broker with the Crawford Willis Group, brokered by eXp Realty, serving the Auburn–Opelika, Alabama market. A former collegiate athlete at Auburn University, Evan brings discipline, competitiveness, and consistency to his real estate practice. He specializes in residential transactions and has consistently ranked among the top producers in his region. Evan holds multiple industry designations, including ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative) and SRS (Seller Representative Specialist).
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How sports discipline translates into business success
✔️ Why consistency matters more than talent
✔️ How to overcome failure and rejection in sales
✔️ Time-blocking strategies to boost productivity
✔️ The importance of relationships in growing a real estate business
🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!
💼 Connect with Evan Crawford:
🌐 Website → https://www.crawfordwillisgroup.com/
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/crawfordwillisgroup
📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crawfordwillisgroup
🎧 Follow Skyleigh McCallum:
🌐 Website → https://skyleighmccallum.com/
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/foreverkamloops
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/skyleigh-mccallum-7b07601a3/
📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!
⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com (https://iconsofrealestate.com/)
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