How to Succeed in Business (and Real Estate)

🚀 In this episode of the Thoughtful Realtor Podcast in Sacramento, host Meriam Hansen  sits down with Jim Pojda, Branch Manager of the Windermere Sierra Oaks office, to discuss the evolving real estate industry, artificial intelligence, brokerage culture, and what both consumers and new agents need to know to succeed in today’s market. Jim shares his journey from high-tech companies like IBM and Oracle into real estate leadership, his experience navigating the short sale market during the 2008 housing crisis, and how technology and AI are shaping the future of the industry while still preserving the importance of human connection.🎧 Hosted by: Meriam Hansen👤 Guest:🏡 Jim Pojda – Broker Associate & Branch ManagerJim Pojda is a Branch Manager and Broker Associate with Windermere Real Estate with decades of experience in the industry. He previously served as Vice President and Director of Career Development at Compass and Alain Pinel Realtors, focusing on brokerage leadership and agent development.💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ Artificial intelligence and the future of real estate✔️ The value of relationship-based real estate services✔️ How buyers and sellers can choose the right agent✔️ Building a successful long-term real estate career✔️ Industry trends and predictions for the next five years🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Jim Pojda:🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimpojda📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jimpojda/🎧 Follow Meriam Hansen:🌐 Website → https://mehansen.windermereca.com/📘 Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/meriam.hansen📸 Instagram → http://www.instagram.com/mhansen_sacramento.realtor/📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/