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Consult with AME
by Anna-Marie Ellison
Welcome to Consult with AME, the podcast where real estate, leadership, and strategy come together. Hosted by Anna Marie Ellison, this show dives into the mindset, methods, and moves that drive success in business and beyond. Whether you're a real estate pro looking to sharpen your edge, a leader navigating growth, or just someone who values straight talk with a dose of strategy, you'll find actionable insights, real experiences, and no-fluff advice here. consultwithame.substack.com
Episodes
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Two Conversations I'm Having Right Now
We’re coming into the back half of Q1, and this is usually where things start to feel a little different. The excitement from the start of the year has settled, the plans are either working or starting to slip, and the noise in the industry feels louder than ever. This is the point in the year...
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Leadership, According to a 17-Year-Old
“What does leadership mean to you?” He’s a junior in high school. He plays defensive end. He lifts. He studies. He notices plot holes in movies. And as it turns out, he has a remarkably grounded view of leadership that most adults are still trying to figure out. What followed was one of those...
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The Leadership Lesson Hidden in 'Forks'
We finally started watching The Bear.And the episode Forks stopped me in my tracks. I don’t work in restaurants.But I do work in service. In leadership. In environments where details matter and people matter. That episode isn’t about forks.It’s about growth. When Growth Feels Like a Step Back...
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Busy Isn’t the Same as Effective
One of the biggest traps I see in real estate, leadership, and entrepreneurship is busyness masquerading as effectiveness. There are weeks where you feel productive.You crossed things off.You stayed moving.You were “on.” And then you look back and realize…none of it actually mattered. It didn’t...
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The Problem With Clean Dates
January 14 is an interesting day. It’s far enough into the year that the new year energy has faded,but close enough that we’re tempted to reset again. Next Monday.The 1st of the month.A fresh start. Clean dates feel productive. They promise clarity. Control. A do-over. But they also give us...
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Your Name Is Your Brand
Real estate asks a lot from agents.You’re expected to sell homes, negotiate deals, manage relationships — and somehow also be a full-time marketer. It’s no surprise so many agents feel stretched thin. That’s why I sat down with John Perry, ARC Realty’s Chief Marketing Officer, to talk about what...
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Is It Time for a Change? Start Here.
This time of year makes everyone pause.Business slows.Life shifts.And it’s normal to wonder if a different brokerage—or a different season—might be a better fit. There’s nothing wrong with exploring.It’s healthy.It’s smart.Just like the Transfer Portal in college football: listen, learn, stay…
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The Lessons You Learn When You Get Knocked Down
You think you know someone—until they sit across from you on a podcast and casually mention they once had a heart attack while training for a marathon. That’s how this conversation with Thad started. I thought we’d talk about real estate, brokerage operations, and leadership. We did—but what came...
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How to Stay Grounded When the Market Isn’t
We can’t control the market.But we can control how we show up in it. When things feel slow, uncertain, or just plain heavy, it’s easy to spiral. These are the things that actually move the needle — the habits and mindsets that keep you steady no matter what the market’s doing. 1. Lead Yourself...
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Lessons from the Long Game
There’s something grounding about talking with someone who’s been in this business long enough to see every phase of it — from handwritten showing sheets to AI-powered CRMs. That’s what made my conversation with Beau Bevis, CEO of ARC Realty, so rich. We covered everything from leadership to...
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Why Culture Beats Basis Points in Lending
When most people think about mortgages, they picture the smiling loan officer bringing breakfast to the office or the smooth closing table handoff. What they don’t see is the massive amount of work that happens behind the scenes—the technical details, the financial risk, and the leadership…
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Brokerage Leadership Is Messy—But Worth It
In this week’s episode, I sat down with someone who’s been in my leadership circle for a long time—Erle Morring, President and Managing Broker of Premier Property Group along Florida’s Emerald Coast. He oversees four offices (soon to be five) and leads with something that never goes out of style:...
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From Carpool to the C-Suite: Redefining Leadership (and Motherhood) on Her Own Terms
When Amy Henson stepped into the role of VP of Operations at ARC Realty, she didn’t just inherit a title—she inherited expectations, an evolving company, and a new way of seeing herself. In this episode, I sat down with Amy to talk about what it's really like to lead when you’re still defining…
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The HOLOS Shift
What if instead of chasing more—more closings, more volume, more hustle—we chased better? That’s exactly what my colleague Matt Williams has set out to do. In our recent conversation, he shared the origin story behind HOLOS, a personal initiative he created in 2025 to become a more present…
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Why More Isn’t Always Better: Redefining Success in Real Estate
Why More Isn’t Always Better: Redefining Success in Real Estate For years, hustle culture has told us to chase more—more listings, more sales, more awards, more recognition. But the older I get, and the more I grow as a leader, a mom, and a wife, the more I realize more isn’t always the goal. In...
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Why Laid-Back Leadership Works (And When It Doesn’t)
In this episode of the podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Jeff Newman—my colleague, fellow leader at ARC Realty, and longtime friend. Jeff brings a wealth of experience to the table, having transitioned from the world of education and coaching into real estate leadership over 15...
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Scroll, Show, Sell, Repeat
This week’s business meeting took a turn I didn’t expect—but maybe we needed it. We dove into a topic that’s personal for me, and if we’re honest, probably for most of us in this industry: dopamine and the way real estate plays into our addiction to the chase. Let’s start here: dopamine isn’t…
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The Challenge of Discipline in Real Estate
Discipline is hard—especially in real estate. It’s not just the long hours or emotional toll. It’s the travel, the conferences, the client calls at 9 p.m., the unpredictability of your day, your week, your month. This business asks a lot of us. And it doesn’t pause just because we’re tired. At…
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Building Culture, Championing Integrity, and Passing the Baton
In a compelling interview, I sit down with Tommy Brigham, a real estate legend with over 50 years of experience, to uncover the heart of ARC Realty. This conversation dives into the company’s origins, its core values, and its future—offering timeless lessons on real estate leadership and creating…
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Refilled, Recharged, and Ready
A couple of weeks ago, I attended my first Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) conference in Las Vegas. As a seasoned real estate professional, I’ve been to many conferences, but this one stood out. Here’s why—and what I learned. What Makes LeadingRE Unique?The LeadingRE...
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From Professional Football to Real Estate
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Bryant Turner Jr., a former professional football player who successfully transitioned into the real estate industry. Now an associate broker, Bryant shares how his experience in sports leadership, teamwork, and discipline helped him build a...
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Phases of a Real Estate Career: Growth, Business, and Leadership
The Three Phases of a Real Estate Career: Growth, Business, and Leadership Real estate is a journey—one that brings people from all walks of life into an industry full of opportunity. It’s not a one-size-fits-all career path, and there’s no single way to succeed. Instead, agents move through...
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Processing Change: Reflections from the Other Side
Change is one of those things that’s always easier to talk about than to experience. For most of my career, I’ve been the one guiding others through it—helping them navigate the emotions and practical shifts that come with a new direction. But now, I’m on the other side. I’m the one going through...
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How Football Teaches Us to Win in Changing Times
Down here in the South, football isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life. It’s full of lessons that go way beyond the field. Not too long ago, I shot a video talking about how the transfer portal was going to shake up college football, making everyone rethink how they recruit, pay players, and build...
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Keeping Calm in the Crazy
Hey everyone! I stumbled across a really cool chart that I just have to share with you. It’s from Mike DelPrete, who’s a real estate tech strategist at the University of Colorado Boulder. He put together something called the DelPrete Probability Paradox, and it really nails what a lot of us have...
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Handling Hard Better
I wanted to share some thoughts sparked by a video I saw in a class earlier today. This is being shot in the afternoon, so my energy might be a little different, but the message is crucial. The video featured Kara Lawson, the women's basketball coach at Duke University. It was a clip they showed…
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Nobody wants to be "slangry"
Hey hey, it's Anna Marie Ellison here! Welcome to week two, or technically week one, of my Grit & Grace series—a 12-week journey focusing on mindset and overall health for women in the real estate space. Whether you’re an agent, broker, title professional, or part of the mortgage industry, this...
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It's Recharging, Not Resting
So for me, rest seems boring. You know that feeling when a child gets overstimulated and they start crying, unable to control their emotions? It's like they just need a nap, some rest, to reset. As you grow older, especially when leading an organization, that overstimulation can be similar. Even…
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Fostering Stretch Moments
Ever seen someone step up to a big, company-wide project—a stretch for them—and absolutely crush it? I've had several instances where I've given people opportunities to participate and/or lead challenging projects. Despite their initial nerves and worries, they excelled and exceeded expectations....
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AI can't replace the "human" for you
Having just read "Unreasonable Hospitality" by Will Giardina, it's clear we all crave curated, handpicked experiences. But in a world where AI predicts our every need, we risk losing that personal touch. To truly care and understand others, it takes more than just surface knowledge. It's about...
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Culture isn't taught, its caught
As the broker leader, you set the tone for your team. Will even mentions in his book (Unreasonable Hospitality) that culture isn't taught, it's caught. This means it's not just about talking about your vision; it's about your team seeing you live out what's important to you. Demonstrating that...
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I put myself out there and hosted my first book club...
There aren't many opportunities to find a safe space where you can deeply discuss what's happening in your brokerage and be vulnerable with other broker managers who are in the same boat. You can't talk about these things with your agents because you need to project confidence and strength....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Consult with AME, the podcast where real estate, leadership, and strategy come together. Hosted by Anna Marie Ellison, this show dives into the mindset, methods, and moves that drive success in business and beyond. Whether you're a real estate pro looking to sharpen your edge, a leader navigating growth, or just someone who values straight talk with a dose of strategy, you'll find actionable insights, real experiences, and no-fluff advice here.
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