John Kitchens Coach Podcast Experience
by John Kitchens
The John Kitchens Podcast Experience is your essential guide to unlocking 7-figure success in your real estate journey. Hosted by one of the most sought-after real estate coaches, John Kitchens. He brings over 20 years of experience and insights to help you create significant breakthroughs in the real estate market. With a blend of inspiring personal stories and enlightening interviews with industry leaders, this podcast aims to spark your ambition and equip you with the knowledge to elevate your real estate business. Each episode is packed with clarity, confidence, and the tools to turn your real estate business into a thriving empire.
Episodes
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#824: Should You Have A Team? with Joel Perso
As we head into Q4 and start preparing for ‘27, a lot of us are rethinking everything, and one question keeps coming up with the agents I coach: should I have a team? People usually have a strong belief one way or the other. So I brought my friend Joel Perso back on the show to unpack it, because…
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#823: The Goal Might Not Be The Goal with Michael Collier
I’m turning 50 in March, and like I did before 40, I’ve been asking what I’d tell my younger self. Something I read earlier this year really stuck with me: the only two people you need respect from are the eight-year-old you and the 80-year-old you. When I look back, what I remember most isn’t…
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#822: Building Bridges:Team Dynamics and Market Challenges with Blake Berfelz
Blake Berfelz is one of the five owners behind the Benson Crew, an Ontario team formed just over a year ago when three businesses merged into one. In this Coffee and Coaching hot seat, Blake joins me to unpack what it really takes to lead a merged real estate team through a market nobody in…
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#821: The 4 Fundamentals That Decide Who Wins in This Market with DJ Fairley
Most agents and team leaders are chasing tactics, tools, and the latest shiny object. In this Expert Mentors Live conversation, I sit down with DJ Fairley, who closed $93 million in production last year, finished number one in Pennsylvania for eXp Realty, and is on pace to top it this year, to...
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#820: From Paramedic to Team Leader: The Skills That Give You an Edge in Real Estate with Jerry Van Leeuwen
Your background is not a liability. In this episode, I sit down with Jerry Van Leeuwen, a former paramedic turned real estate team leader out of Waterloo, Canada, who took every skill he built on the hardest days of other people’s lives and turned it into a serious competitive advantage in this...
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#819: Systems, Leverage, and Leadership with Laura Justice
Laura Justice has done just about every job real estate has to offer. She has spent over 30 years in this business, 17 of them in leadership and coaching. Today she leads the Incorvaia Team, 69 agents on pace to close over 600 units this year, with a goal of 100 agents by the end of next year.…
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#818: From Addiction to Top Producer: How Taking Action Changed My Life and Business with Travis Wright
Travis Wright came from 14 years of meth addiction, two shootings, and a rehab program in Cache, Oklahoma, where he started over from nothing. Three and a half years after getting his real estate license, he is an eXp ICON agent, a Top 250 producer nationally, and closed 47 transactions in 2025.…
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#817: Maximizing Opportunities in a Hybrid Real Estate Market with Stacey Lambright
This market isn’t moving in one direction, and that’s exactly what’s catching agents off guard. In this episode, I sit down with Stacey Lambright, a 29-year veteran, eight-time ICON Agent at eXp, and one of the most connected operators in the Midwest, to talk about what’s really happening on the...
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#816: The Broccoli Business: Building a Niche Everyone Needs but Nobody Talks About with Renee Velasquez
What do you do when you have all the pieces of a great business but no clear horizon to aim them at? On this episode of Coffee and Coaching, Renee Velasquez is back on the hot seat. Renee has been in real estate since 2008 and has built an 18-plus year sphere-based business, plus an investment...
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#815: From Zero to Hero: Transforming Real Estate with Discipline and Consistency with Rodolfo Carvalho and Nuno Batista
In this episode, I sit down again with Rodolfo Carvalho and Nuno Batista, the first eXp Icon agents out of Portugal, for a five-year check-in on the discipline, consistency, and marketing obsession that took them from 35,000 in GCI to a projected 10X this year. Rodolfo and Nuno break down exactly...
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#814: Leverage and Growth in Real Estate Teams: Insights with Lindsay Carducci
In this episode, Lindsay and I dig into the balancing act of running a team while staying in production, why quality of hire matters more than headcount, and how leverage, not more hustle, is the answer when you’re stretched too thin. Lindsay opens up about her struggle to delegate, the ego that...
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#813: Adversity Doesn't End: Leadership Lessons from 20 Years and 4,000 Transactions with Ryan Smith
In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast Experience, John sits down with Ryan Smith, combat veteran and CEO of the Ryan Smith Home Selling Team, for a conversation on leading through adversity, hiring for grit, and why AI is about to separate the agents who thrive from the ones who get...
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#812: Merging Three Teams Into One: Nick Bergman on Building the Benson Crew's Path to $2 Billion
In this episode, I sit down with Nick Bergman, one of the five owners behind the Benson Crew, a team formed just over a year ago out of three merged businesses in Ontario, Canada, now chasing a $2 billion production goal by 2034. Nick’s path here started far from real estate — he was a heavy...
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#811: The Domination Matrix: A 4-Pillar Blueprint for Winning the Toughest Market in 20 Years with Blake Sloan
In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast Experience, John sits down with Blake Sloan — Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and founder of Sloan Realty Group — for a raw, unscripted conversation about surviving what Blake calls the toughest real estate market he’s seen in 21 years. Blake breaks...
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#810: How Cindi Featherston-Shields Replaced a Five-Person Team With AI
Cindi Featherston-Shields is back for her fourth appearance on the show, and this time she’s showing us exactly how far she’s taken AI inside her real estate business. Cindi’s built out an AI executive assistant named Emily, who runs her calendar, her inbox, and her daily reporting, and an AI...
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#809: How Andrea Mapel 5X'd Her Volume by Cutting Her Marketing Spend to Almost Nothing
In this episode of Coffee and Coaching, I sit down with Andrea Mapel — a solo agent out of Medina County, Ohio, who’s done something most agents only talk about. She niched down, cut her marketing spend to almost nothing, and this year alone she’s doubled her units and grown her sales volume five...
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#808: Building a Luxury Business in a Legacy Market with Fred Butts
In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast Experience, John sits down with returning guest Fred Butts, co-founder of Arch & Pillar Group in New Hampshire’s Seacoast region, to unpack how he and his business partner (and spouse) Elaine are breaking into a luxury real estate market that’s...
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#807: How Sam Basel Rebuilt His Business (and Himself) After 10 Years in the Grind | Coffee and Coaching
What do you do when ten years of building your own brokerage leaves you completely burned out? On this episode, I sit down with Sam Basel, a real estate agent in Estes Park, Colorado, since 2002 who spent a decade running his own boutique brokerage, Alpine Legacy, before hitting a wall. Sam walks...
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806: From the Cage to Icon: Building a Real Estate Business With a Fighter's Mindset with Sarah Howell
What happens when you take twenty years of fight-camp discipline and point it at real estate? On this episode, I sit down with Sarah Howell, a former professional MMA fighter who spent two decades in the fitness industry before walking into real estate and hitting Icon status at eXp in her very...
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#805: Working Harder Was the Ceiling: Robyn Rhein's Live Coaching Breakthrough on Leverage and Time
We’re bringing back Coffee and Coaching — the live, no-script coaching format that built this show’s foundation before it hit 800+ episodes. In this episode, John Kitchens sits down with Robyn Rhein, a solo agent who’s been in real estate since 2004 and produced 76 transactions in a single year,...
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#804: Real Estate Is a Contact Sport: Brandon Town's Playbook for Winning the Toughest Market in Decades
This is, on record, the toughest real estate market in at least two decades, and most agents are still operating on habits built during the easy years. In this episode, John Kitchens sits down with Brandon Town, who has built one of the largest Canadian organizations within eXp Realty over the…
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#803: Straight Line Coaching: How to Stop Living in the Circular World
Most people live in a circular world, running the same Groundhog Day over and over instead of moving in a known direction. In this solo episode, John Kitchens breaks down straight line coaching, a framework for getting yourself and the people you lead out of that cycle and moving from point A,...
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#802: From Sales to Real Estate: Paul Durbin's Blueprint for a Six-Figure Month
Episode Overview What happens when 25 years of retail sales leadership collides with real estate? Paul Durbin, team leader of the Durbin Home Team out of Newark, Ohio, found out firsthand. In just two years in the business, he's closed more than 70 transactions and over 20 million dollars in…
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#801: Why the Best Marketer Wins, Not the Best Agent with Alex Piech
A Fan-Favorite Rebroadcast: This episode is a rebroadcast of one of our fan-favorite conversations — originally released as Episode 661. We're bringing it back because the strategies Alex Piech shares are just as relevant today as they were then. In this episode, John Kitchens sits down with Alex...
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#800: The Power of AI with Phil Stringer
In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast Experience, John sits down with Phil Stringer, former COO of one of North Carolina's top real estate teams and now a full-time AI educator reaching an audience of over five million people. Phil built a six-figure business as a teenager, became a...
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#799: How to Hire the Right People: Building a Real Estate Team That Runs Itself with Georgia Tusch
Episode Overview: Learning to hire the right people is the difference between a business that depends on you forever and one that runs without you. In this episode, John Kitchens sits down with Georgia Tusch, a top-producing realtor and team leader at Twiss Real Estate Group in Ontario, to unpack...
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#798: The Coaching Principles That Build Bigger Leaders
Your business will never outgrow your leadership. In this episode, John Kitchens continues the coaching and leadership series with the five core principles and practices that separate coaches and leaders who create real transformation from those who don't. Building on the fundamentals, the...
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#797: 5 AI Tools to Double Your Closings with Kyle Whissel
Kyle Whissel, co-founder of the Fast Forward Movement and leader of the #1 team in the world at eXp Realty (150 agents, over 1,000 homes sold and $875 million in volume last year), joins John Kitchens to break down the exact AI stack his team uses to double your closings, generate more leads…
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#796: Master Emotional Intelligence and Become the Leader Your Business Needs
Episode Description: Leadership isn't built on talent alone. The best leaders don't simply know more—they understand themselves better, regulate their emotions under pressure, connect with people on a deeper level, and inspire others to become their best. In this solo masterclass, John Kitchens...
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#795: From the Vault - Why Curiosity Beats Talent in Real Estate with Spencer Kaleb Yankowski
Episode Description: Some lessons are worth hearing more than once. We're bringing back one of our favorite conversations because the principles are just as relevant today as when we first recorded it. In this episode, John Kitchens sits down with Spence to unpack the experiences that shaped his...
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#794: The Coach Code Results Framework for Real Estate Agents
Episode Summary In this solo episode, John Kitchens breaks down the Coach Code Results Framework — a simple, no-nonsense model for understanding what actually drives results in business and life. John unpacks why results are not random. They are created by your actions, which are driven by your...
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#793: The Future of Real Estate Marketing with Sam Basel
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Agent to CEO Podcast, John Kitchens sits down with Sam Basel to unpack the biggest takeaways from SIGNAL, one of the most influential real estate marketing events in the industry. Sam shares what top marketers, brand leaders, and real estate operators are...
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#792: The Transformation Behind the Success with Pierre Nadeau
Episode Summary: What happens when a top-producing real estate leader realizes that success on paper isn't creating the life he truly wants? In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John sits down with Pierre Nadeau, a real estate veteran with more than 20 years in the industry, over...
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#791: 5 Contexts of Coach-Client Relationship That Drive Growth and Accountability
Episode Overview: Success as a leader isn't about having all the answers—it's about creating the environment where others can discover their own. In this solo episode of the Agent to CEO Podcast, John Kitchens breaks down the five essential contexts that are always present in every coaching,...
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#790: The 5 Big Rocks to More Listings & Less Work with Knolly Williams
Episode Overview Most agents are doing more than ever—more hours, more hustle, more chasing—and still not getting the results they want. In this Expert Mentor episode, John Kitchens sits down with real estate industry veteran, bestselling author, and top-producing agent Knolly Williams to unpack...
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#789: The 8 Cornerstones of Coaching Every Leader Needs
Episode Overview In this solo episode, John Kitchens breaks down the eight foundational cornerstones that have shaped his coaching philosophy and leadership approach. Whether you're leading a real estate team, coaching clients, running a business, or simply looking to become a better leader…
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#788: Build a Team or Be on a Team with Claire Gogan
Episode Overview In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast Experience, John sits down with Claire Gogan, leader of one of Southwest Florida's fastest-growing real estate teams. Claire shares her journey from solo agent to leading a 45-agent organization, the painful lessons she learned...
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#787: How Smart Investors Structure No-Money-Down Real Estate Deals with Tammy Pack
Episode Overview In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast Experience, John sits down with Tammy Pack for a powerful conversation on real estate investing, creative financing, and why agents need to stop just watching opportunities pass them by. Tammy shares how she went from trial…
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#786: Why Community Is the New Competitive Advantage in Real Estate with Tricia Turner
Episode Overview In this episode of the Agent to CEO Podcast, John Kitchens sits down with longtime real estate leader Tricia Turner for a raw conversation about what it really takes to survive and win in today's market. With 23 years in the business, hundreds of homes sold, a team in Houston,...
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#785: Blueprint for Wealth: Navigating the World of Real Estate Investing with Jordan Wildman
Episode Overview In this episode of the Expert Mentors Live, John Kitchens sits down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Jordan Wildman to break down what it really takes to build long-term wealth through real estate investing. This conversation goes far beyond flipping houses or chasing...
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#784: How to Build a Brand People Can't Stop Talking About with Damien and Jessica Zouaoui
Episode Overview In this episode of the Agent to CEO Podcast, John Kitchens sits down with entrepreneurs Damien and Jessica Zouaoui, founders of Oakwell Beer Spa, to unpack one of the most creative and experience-driven business models in hospitality today. What started as two corporate...
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#783: The New Rules of Real Estate - How Agents Are Winning in Today's Market with Tony Cruz
Episode Overview In this episode of Expert Mentors Live, John Kitchens sits down with real estate operator and AI strategist Tony Cruz to unpack the new realities of today's market—and why the agents who adapt fastest are the ones winning right now. From shifting buyer behavior and difficult...
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#782: Attention Is the New Asset: How to Turn Online Visibility Into Real Estate Wealth with Jahbari Maclennan
Episode Overview In this episode of the Expert Mentors Live, John Kitchens sits down with Jabari McLennan to break down one of the biggest shifts happening in real estate right now: Attention is the new currency—and most agents have none. Jabari shares how he went from grinding cold calls to...
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#781: Building a Business Around Life's Toughest Transitions with Renee Velasquez | Agent to CEO Podcast
Episode Overview In this powerful hot seat-style episode of the Agent to CEO Podcast, John Kitchens sits down with Renee Velasquez for a raw, real, and deeply personal conversation that goes far beyond real estate. Renee shares her journey from corporate burnout to building a real estate...
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#780: The Real Reason AI Isn't Working for You (And What to Do Instead) with Danielle Bade
Episode Overview In this episode, John Kitchens sits down with Danielle Bade, AI adoption coach and Head of Strategic Partnerships at Huzi, to unpack the real reason most agents are struggling with AI—and it's not the technology. Danielle brings a powerful truth to the table: AI doesn't create...
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#779: The Neighborhood Mayor: How to Build Local Authority That Attracts with Andrew Gaydosh
Episode Overview In this episode, John Kitchens sits down with Andrew Gaydosh to break down one of the most powerful—and timeless—strategies in real estate: becoming the go-to authority in your community through the Neighborhood Mayor Program. While the industry is distracted by AI, lead…
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#778: From ISA to CEO: The Leadership Shift That Transformed an Entire Real Estate Business with Leaanne Ledford
Episode Overview In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens sits down with Leanne Ledford for a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to evolve from operator to CEO in real estate. Leanne shares her journey from working in a high-volume car dealership to...
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#777: How to Break Bottlenecks and Scale Your Real Estate Business Like a CEO with Rick Gray
Episode Overview In this powerful episode, John Kitchens sits down with Rick Gray for a deep, thought-provoking conversation on discipline, identity, and the massive shift happening in real estate with the rise of AI. Rick shares how a simple decision to fix his back pain turned into a 1,100+ day...
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#776: The Agent to CEO Momentum Engine with John Kitchens
Episode Overview In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens breaks down one of the most important shifts every real estate agent and team leader must make to scale: moving from operator to CEO. Recorded from a live presentation at a Birmingham event, this is a deep dive…
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#775: How to Build a Scalable Real Estate Brokerage Without Chasing Everyone with Gary Reggish
Episode Overview In this episode, John Kitchens sits down with industry veteran Gary Reggish to unpack one of the most overlooked truths in real estate: you don't win by serving everyone—you win by getting crystal clear on who you're built to serve. Gary shares how he built a highly profitable,...
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The John Kitchens Podcast Experience is your essential guide to unlocking 7-figure success in your real estate journey. Hosted by one of the most sought-after real estate coaches, John Kitchens. He brings over 20 years of experience and insights to help you create significant breakthroughs in the real estate market. With a blend of inspiring personal stories and enlightening interviews with industry leaders, this podcast aims to spark your ambition and equip you with the knowledge to elevate your real estate business. Each episode is packed with clarity, confidence, and the tools to turn your real estate business into a thriving empire.
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