Real Estate Real World

About Real Estate Real World

Listen to interviews with some of the top real estate and business leaders and professionals around with this podcast.

Publisher

Marguerite Crespillo

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Dec 2015

Latest episode

2 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

215 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jul 2026

   Life After the Hamster Wheel: Leadership, Reinvention & Real Estate with Cheryl Knowlton

   What happens when you've built a successful career but realize your next chapter isn't about doing more, it's about becoming more? In this episode of Real Estate Real World, we sit down with Cheryl Knowlton—nationally recognized real estate speaker, broker, author, coach, and industry leader, for an honest conversation about leadership, resilience, and redefining success beyond production and performance. Together, Marguerite and Cheryl explore the realities many professionals quietly experience from burnout and identity shifts to the empty nest season, personal growth, and learning to build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it. Cheryl shares the lessons she's learned through decades in real estate, completing 33 half marathons, speaking around the world, and embracing the courage to step confidently into life's next chapter. Whether you're a real estate professional, entrepreneur, or someone navigating change, this episode is a reminder that success isn't measured only by what you build—but by the life you create along the way. In this episode, we talk about: • The business lessons Cheryl learned from completing 33 half marathons • Why consistency beats motivation every time • Burnout, boundaries, and creating a business that supports your life • The importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in you • Navigating the empty nest season and rediscovering your identity • Social media professionalism and authentic leadership • Why your next chapter can become your most meaningful one If you're building a business, navigating a major life transition, or simply looking for a fresh perspective on success, this conversation will encourage you to embrace your next chapter with purpose, confidence, and intention. Connect with Cheryl Knowlton Websitehttps://www.cherylknows.com Podcast – Real Estate Elevated with Cheryl Knowltonhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-estate-elevated-with-cheryl-knowlton-csp/id1574240679 YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvWKXBC6fKn1dLGY11hxIg Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/theknowltonteam/ LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylknowlton/ Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cherylknows/ Connect with Marguerite https://stan.store/thecrespillogroup

2. 

   18 Mar 2026

   Built Through Loss, Powered by Purpose: How Jasmine Sunkara Redefined Success in Real Estate

   Built Through Loss, Powered by Purpose: How Jasmine Sunkara Redefined Success in Real Estate What does it really take to build a powerful real estate career—especially when life doesn’t go as planned? In this episode of Real Estate Real World, we sit down with Jasmine Sunkara, a top-producing real estate advisor whose story goes far beyond transactions and numbers. From starting in lending at just 19 years old to navigating personal loss and becoming a leader in the industry, Jasmine shares what it truly means to build a business with both strength and heart. This conversation dives into the realities most agents don’t talk about—lack of support, burnout, industry turnover—and how Jasmine chose a different path rooted in purpose, service, and resilience. If you’re an agent trying to find your footing, scale your business, or simply rediscover your “why,” this episode will hit different. In this episode, we talk about: How Jasmine went from underwriting to top-producing agent The real reason most agents fail (and how to avoid it) Building a business after personal loss Why relationships—not transactions—build long-term success The importance of mentorship, collaboration, and showing up This is more than real estate. This is about building a life that actually means something. Follow Jasmine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/homesbyjasmine_?igsh=M2djeGUzbjJuZ25s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1DpexNigYx/?mibextid=wwXIfr YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@jasminesunkara?si=o987K85-UigZt2P_ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-sunkara-realtor?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@homesbyjasmine?_r=1&_t=ZP-94dOi9c8AjG Website https://homesbyjasmine.com/ Follow Marguerite: https://stan.store/thecrespillogroup

3. 

   5 Mar 2026

   The Open House Strategy That Built a Top 1% Agent

   I'm joined by the dynamic Cyndy Silva. Cindy is a multi-Icon eXp agent and the founder of the Cyndy Silva Realty Group, brokered by eXp Realty of California Cyndy has more than 25 years of experience in the housing industry and brings a rare, full-spectrum understanding of real estate from the ground up. I learned that her background includes working on the construction side of the industry. She worked for a glass shop called Oldtown Glass in Marin County, where they worked for celebrities. We talked about how she did work for Andre Agassi and George Lucas. Cyndy is also a graduate of Harvard Business School's mastery and negotiation program. Cyndy, who ranks in the top 1% of agents, discusses her journey from the construction industry to becoming a top agent. She offers valuable tips for new agents, emphasizing the importance of giving 110%, being comfortable in front of strangers, and how open houses are a powerful way to build a database. Cyndy also shared her strategy for open houses and client engagement, including: Not pressuring people for anything in an open house. Welcoming people first. Starting a conversation that has nothing to do with real estate, such as asking if they are "familiar with this neighborhood". Giving clients a "pop by" item that is tangible and has her name on it, like hand sanitizer, which can be purchased for pennies after a holiday sale. Never leaving an open house early, as often the biggest clients come in at the last minute. I encourage you to subscribe to Real Estate Real World on iTunes and stay up-to-date by adding yourself to the list at www.realestateratrealworld.com. You can also TuesdayTuneups.com for free weekly classes open to anyone in any company.

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YouTube views

1,032,720

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

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Quality

30

Social presence

97

YouTube

93

Engagement

81