The Algorithm Ate My Homework: Simplifying Social Media for Real Estate Agents & Entrepreneurs is your go-to podcast for mastering Artificial Intelligence, Canva and social media marketing. Host Tamany Hall sits down with top realtors, creators, and industry pros to share authentic stories, tactical strategies, and cringe-worthy confessions. Learn how to create content that connects, build a brand that converts, and turn AI into your virtual assistants that actually get you more deals, not just views.
Why This Realtor Filmed a Bikini Video at 49 (Brand Trust)
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Realtor Melissa Hladyniuk built a recognizable real estate brand ("Mel Sells Island Life") by niching into luxury vacation homes on Instagram, growing organically from ~3K to 7.5K followers in a year. She breaks down her exact real estate social media strategy — niching down without losing leads, her four brand pillars, and using entertaining content to attract clients instead of chasing them.
We cover:
Why personal branding matters for real estate agents
Finding a niche and building a recognizable brand
Creating Instagram content people want to watch
Getting comfortable on camera
Melissa's four brand pillars
Building relationships through social media
Finding the right videographer
Why authenticity outperforms perfection
Using AI for content strategy without losing your voice
Practical ideas for any agent, entrepreneur, or business owner growing their brand online.
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CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:28 What personal branding really means 03:19 Finding your niche without limiting yourself 05:57 Attracting the right clients through content 07:19 Becoming more confident on camera 09:51 Why entertaining content works 11:06 Melissa's four brand pillars 13:33 Creating content consistently 15:46 Networking and collaboration 17:09 Finding the right videographer 19:04 Storytelling through social media 23:40 Why Melissa shifted strategy: YouTube to Instagram 29:21 Creative risks that paid off 32:48 Melissa interviews Tamany 37:42 Should realtors use AI? 44:50 What's next for Melissa
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🔗 CONNECT WITH ME: Tamany Hall
Instagram: @realestatesocialstrategist
Website: https://www.thesimpletouches.com (https://www.thesimpletouches.com)
🔗 CONNECT WITH MELISSA
Phone: 361.742.9860
Instagram: @mel_sells_island_life
Website: https://melsellsislandlife.com/ (https://melsellsislandlife.com/)
TikTok: @melsellsislandlife
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27 Mar 2026
The Real Estate Advice That Cost $125,000 (And What Fixed It)
In this episode, we’re breaking down a real mistake that cost $125,000 and the lesson behind it that every realtor needs to hear.
I’m joined by Paul Bodier, a 30+ year real estate veteran and powerhouse behind Knowledge Real Estate Group, and we get into what actually keeps agents in business through market shifts and what quietly takes them out.
We talk about:
The difference between “have to” vs “want to” clients (and why it matters more than your content)
What to do when the market slows down and deals disappear
The daily activities that actually generate income (not just make you feel busy)
Why most agents are talking to the wrong people
How to use social media as a tool, not a crutch
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing results, this episode will probably call you out a little. In a helpful way.
This is the kind of advice that doesn’t trend… but it’s what builds a business that lasts.
Connect with me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realestatesocialstrategist (https://www.instagram.com/realestatesocialstrategist)
Website: https://www.thesimpletouches.com (https://www.thesimpletouches.com)
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Connect with Paul:
Phone: 916-919-5775
Office: 916-788-8880
Email: Paul@Knowledge.com
Brokerage: Knowledge Real Estate Group, Keller Williams Roseville, CA
29 Jan 2026
No Zillow Links: How to Turn Reels Into Tours Without Sending People Away
ACCESS YOUR SPECIAL PRICING HERE: http://yourhomepage.ai/thesimpletouches If your Reels are getting views, maybe even DMs, but your leads seem to disappear the second someone clicks your link, this episode explains why.In this conversation, Tamany Hall sits down with Carter Long to break down the gap most real estate agents ignore: what happens after a Reel performs and before someone becomes a client.They unpack why sending people away to third-party platforms quietly kills conversion, how to move from attention to access, and what it actually takes to turn social media visibility into real buyer interest.This episode covers: • Why social media views don’t automatically equal leads • The hidden leak between content and conversion • How to keep potential buyers inside your ecosystem • What agents should rethink about their link in bio strategy • The difference between attention and access in real estate marketingIf your content works but your system doesn’t, this conversation will change how you think about social media.ACCESS YOUR SPECIAL PRICING HERE: http://yourhomepage.ai/thesimpletouches
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