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Making Real Estate Simple

by A simpliHŌM Podcast

simpliHŌM, founded in 2018, is one of Tennessee’s fastest growing real estate companies. The simpliHŌM Podcast is a new entrepreneurial podcast led by CEO Sean Miku, Brett Ratkowski, and other industry leaders as they talk tips, tricks and the future of real estate. Want to join the movement? Visit joinsimplihom.com For more content, follow @simplihom on Facebook and Instagram.

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Episodes

  1. Real Estate Investment: Risk, Rewards and Lessons Learned with Austin Kepley

    In the latest episode of the simpliHŌM podcast, join Sean Miku and guest Austin Kepley as they discuss the ins and outs of investing. With a focus on risk and rewards, best practices for navigating this dynamic market, revealing when to accept a loss and the invaluable lessons that can be learned...

  2. Fortunas Descubiertas: Revelando los Secretos de la Inversión Inmobiliaria

    ¡Bienvenidos al podcast SimpliHŌM con tu anfitriona Lucy Sique! En este episodio, nos sumergimos en el cautivador mundo de la inversión inmobiliaria desde cero. Únete a Lucy y su distinguida invitada, Lucero Maddox, mientras comparten conocimientos invaluables sobre lo que se debe y no se debe...

  3. Influencer Impact: Mastering Real Estate's Social Media Game with Christen Whitney

    On today's podcast, Sean is joined by special guest and OG simpliHŌM agent, Christen Whitney, as they delve into the captivating world of influencers in the real estate industry. They explore the pros and cons of leveraging social media to boost one's real estate business, shedding light on the...

  4. Marketing Mastery: Strategies for Creative Marketing and Retaining Clients with Derek Trainer

    Join host Sean Miku and guest Derek Trainer, a top-performing simpliHŌM agent, as they discuss key strategies for creating raving fans and retaining clients, as well as powerful marketing techniques to drive consistent growth in the real estate industry., Sean and Derek share their insider...

  5. Casas y Comunidad: Secretos para el éxito en el mercado inmobiliario hispano

    En este episodio de SimpliHŌM en Español, la anfitriona Lucy Sique y la invitada Nailet Carpio, ambas agentes experimentadas de SimpliHŌM, exploran los desafíos y oportunidades únicas de comprar y vender casas dentro de la comunidad hispana. Desde establecer confianza con los clientes hasta…

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  6. Breaking Ground: Two Agents' Journey in Developing New Construction Together

    On this episode, we’ll hear from simpliHŌM agents Santana Jones and Enrique Selman as they team up to take on the ambitious project of building new construction. We’ll talk about the challenges they faced, from finding financing to navigating the intricacies of local building codes during COVID....

  7. Building a Thriving Real Estate Brokerage: Strategies for Recruiting Top Agents and Providing Solutions to Drive Success

    On this episode, we're talking with simpliHŌM’s Nashboro Principal Broker, Mike Mekhail on the ins-and-outs of running a successful brokerage. We’ll explore the importance of finding the right agents to represent your brand and strategies for attracting and retaining top talent. We’ll also…

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  8. الاستثمار والملكية: إرشادات عملية حول سوق العقارات في تينيسي اليوم.

    مناقشه عن سوق العقارات مع مايك ميخائيل و ابرام ابراهيم. ما هو وضع سوق العقارات في تينيسي الان؟ ماذا ننصح من يريدوا ان يصبحوا اصحاب بيوت بدلا من الايجار؟ Interested in joining the movement of REALTORS® that are getting their time and life back? Visit joinsimplihom.com for more info about simpliHŌM...

  9. Diferencias Culturales: Navegando el mercado inmobiliario en las Comunidades Hispanas

    Acompañen a nuestra presentadora Lucy Sique y su invitado Eduardo Macías en el primer episodio de simpliHŌM Podcast en Español. Ellos hablarán sobre varios temas del mercado inmobiliario para poder asistir a la comunidad hispana. Darán datos e’ información sobre el proceso de compras y ventas....

  10. Practical Guidance on Successful Follow-Up From Open Houses with Lauren Lamberth

    On this episode, we're talking with simpliHŌM's own Lauren Lamberth as we explore practical guidance on successful follow-up from open houses. Lauren will share her best practices for following up with potential clients, prioritizing your efforts, and using tools and systems to track and manage...

  11. Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success as a Realtor with Elizabeth Taylor

    Tune in to hear the inspiring story of Elizabeth Taylor, who has had an incredibly successful year despite facing a variety of personal and business challenges. Hear how Elizabeth overcame these obstacles and achieved success, and gain invaluable insight into the strategies and mindset that…

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  12. Exploring the Sunshine State: Why simpliHŌM Expanded Into One of the Hottest Real Estate Markets.

    Join us this week as we chat with Nicholas Rapisardi, our Florida Broker, about the opportunities and difficulties associated with expanding into one of the U.S.'s hottest real estate markets. Interested in joining the movement of REALTORS® that are getting their time and life back? Visit...

  13. From the Ground Up: The Highs and Lows of Land Development with Flavius Trombitas

    On this episode of the simpliHŌM podcast, Sean sits down with simpliHŌM's own Flavius Trombitas. Where they discuss managing luxury land developments, being in a productive mindset and the future of the real estate market. Interested in joining the movement of REALTORS® that are getting their…

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  14. Zero To Hero: How to Flip Houses Sucessfully with Austin Kepley

    On this episode of the simpliHŌM podcast, we sit down with one of our agents Austin Kepley. Where we discuss market shifts, how to manage multiple flip projects, material shortages, and choosing the right contractors for your project. Interested in joining the movement of REALTORS® that are…

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  15. The Start of Something Great - The History of simpliHOM with Sean Miku

    What is simpliHOM? How is it different? How is it the same? What is it that has so many Realtors joining the ranks of one of the fastest growing real estate brokerages in the country? This week we sit down with Sean Miku, CEO and Founder of simpliHŌM to discuss the journey from inception to 400+...

  16. Reframing Reality and Creating a Winning Mentality with Greg Pihs

    Wow… That’s all we have to say after watching this podcast with Greg Pihs. Greg is a Marine Veteran, Board Certified NLP Trainer, Timeline Therapy® Trainer and Real Estate Agent. In this episode he sits down with Sean Miku and Kyle Mann to talk about how we can all change our lives for the better...

  17. Operating Under Stress - How to identify, prevent, and conquer chaos in real estate and life

    “By aiming high, we are choosing the route where pressure and stress obligingly come along for the ride.” - Ryan Holiday. Stress is inevitable when we make the conscious decision to take the road to success. It is in these chaotic and stressful situations that we must keep our cool, assess the...

  18. Conversations with a CEO- Grassroots marketing and work life balance with Isam Aziz

    What’s up HŌMies? This week on the pod we have one of our own simpliHŌM agents, Isam Aziz chatting with our CEO, Sean Miku. Isam was fired from his job in 2016 and became a real estate agent to better serve his family and create a legacy for generations to come. But, after nine months of grinding...

  19. How to Turn Bad Advice Into Good Advice: A discussion about reframing well-intentioned advice in life and business

    Join the HŌMies as they reflect on the worst advice they’ve ever received in life and business… or is it truly bad advice? Expect to hear plenty of laughs from the crew while also receiving insights into the advice our CEO has taken… and rejected. If hanging out is your thing and you want to…

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  20. Landing Real Estate Leads from YouTube with Brenna Foster

    Every real estate agent knows the importance of creating video content online. What few agents realize is that when done intentionally, platforms like YouTube can be a lead generating machine for your business. This week Sean Miku, our CEO and founder sits down with Brenna Foster, a HOMie who...

  21. Personal Branding for Real Estate Agents - Authenticity, timing, and setting the right expectations - with Derek Trainer

    This week on the simpliHOM podcast we have Derek Trainer (contact linked below) joining us to talk about how he closed $20.7 million in volume in 2021 (with $24mil projected for 2022 as of June) and how his personal branding contributed to that growth. Derek shares his wisdom on when he started…

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  22. Advice for Real Estate Agents: A practical guide on how to build deeper rapport with your clients by telling your story

    This week on the simpliHOM Podcast we’re helping real estate professionals how to better tell their story using the oldest framework for creating the top producing movies, TV shows, books, and branding the world has ever seen. Really. We’re giving you a process to better communicate your story to...

  23. "Cinco De Hangout" - challenges with video, scaling culture in a real estate brokerage, and bad behavior

    This week on the simpliHOM Podcast the HOMies spend some time reminiscing about the good (and bad) at the simpliHOM annual awards ceremony and the challenges that come along with scaling culture in a real estate brokerage. We hope you enjoy this raucous crew’s recount of one of real estate’s...

  24. Landing Listings in a Chaotic Real Estate Market with Brett Ratkowski

    This week on the simpliHOM podcast, our COO and marketing guru Brett Ratkowski is going to show you how to find more seller leads in your market. This is a practical podcast which means you’re going to want to take notes and take action NOW. If you find the info in this podcast helpful, let us…

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  25. Create 1,000+ videos for your real estate business - A chat with Austin Gardner with Loft Realty

    This week on the simpliHOM Podcast we’re bringing in Austin Gardner (linktr.ee here) , a content creating machine and real estate agent from north of the Mason-Dixon line. As an agent at Loft Realty in Milford, Delaware Austin splits his time between selling real estate, working as a first...

  26. Advice for real estate agents: Interest rates and delivering exceptional service from a senior loan officer

    This week on the simpliHOM podcast we’re bringing in David Lippe, a senior loan officer from SWBC that’s been in the business for over 20 years. David sits down with our CEO Sean Miku to talk about how interest rates are and will affect Nashville, Tennessee and surrounding areas and how you can...

  27. Are you going to die or push back? - Inspiration and Real Estate with Elizabeth Taylor

    Today we bring on special guest Elizabeth Taylor (@theelizabethtaylor on Instagram), an award-winning Realtor at Compass, wife mom, and MS survivor who has been CRUSHING real estate and life. In 2020 she sold 60 houses in the Nashville, Tennessee area and this year she’s on track to do the same…

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  28. HOMie Hangout - Raising Millions of Dollars, Tiny Doors, and the Nashville Real Estate Market

    This week on the simpliHŌM Podcast, the crew digs into the current real estate market and why Sean is wearing a suit again (trust us, the answer involves MILLIONS of dollars). The HŌMies also journey through what immersive technology means for the future of real estate and how simpliHŌM is...

  29. More Money and More Time - How to Turn Your Real Estate Career into a "Real" Real Estate Business

    This week on the simpliHOM Podcast Sean Miku, our CEO and Brett Ratkowski, our COO dig into how you can convert your real estate business as an agent, into a business that operates without YOU! How do you identify where to start first? How do you build a process that works every time? How do you...

  30. Conversations with a CEO - Hedge Fund Investors, Housing Bubbles, and the future of New Construction with Sean Miku and David Balfour

    Support. It is hands down the number one thing agents indicate they need when joining simpliHŌM. This week simpliHŌM’s CEO Sean Miku sits down with David Balfour, one of our Principal Brokers and valuable support staff to talk about the economy and housing market in Nashville and beyond. David...

  31. 22 Rules for 2022 Part 2: Practical Advice for Making 2022 a Year for GROWTH

    This week on the simpliHOM Podcast, we wrap up our two part series on our 22 Rules for 2022. This episode is PACKED with practical advice on finishing this year strong. Let us know on our socials @simplihom what your rules are for 2022. Do you agree with ours? What would you change? Here’s what…

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  32. 22 Rules for 2022 Part 1: Practical Advice for Making 2022 A Year for GROWTH

    This week on The simpliHOM Podcast, Swy puts “the boys” in their places after they (kind of) fail to prepare for this practical and philosophical topic: “What are your ‘rules for life’ this year and moving forward?”. What about you? What are some of your rules for 2022 and beyond? Let us know on...

  33. Poor vs. Broke: Firing friends, financial literacy, abundance vs. scarcity, and overcoming "poor"

    “Poor vs. Broke”… There’s a lifetime’s worth of difference between these two concepts but the HŌMies are going to try to break it down in this week’s episode. Our number one priority is to educate and inspire real estate professionals and hopefully if you’ve found yourself in a position where you...

  34. HOMie Hangout - Horror stories from running a business

    Horror stories… When you’ve been in business long enough, the chances that things go from “Good” to “Things are definitely not good” very quickly is inevitable. This week we ask the HOMies what time in their careers they experienced things going catastrophically wrong. Have a story you want to...

  35. The Great Debate

    On this episode of the simpliHOM Podcast, we dive deep into the minds of members of our leadership team on what they would do if presented the following scenario: 10 million dollars cash today or relive your life from the age of six with all of the knowledge you have today. This turns into a…

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  36. HŌMie Hangout - How to hire, fire, and a story about wires

    What does it take to work for a great company? What does it take to hire great people? The crew tackles these challenges as well as enjoying a few laughs as they reminisce about their first cars and mechanical woes. Grab a drink, your favorite snack, and get ready to have a great time hanging…

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  37. Going from 0 to 1 - How to Start in Real Estate (or anything or that matter)

    Going from 0 to 1… It’s often the hardest step in the journey towards starting something new. It’s a subject that hits the New York Time’s Best Seller list on a regular basis by authors like Peter Thiel, Ben Horowitz and more indicating its prominence in the minds of anyone starting anything…

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  38. Failing 101: Self-help stigmas, losing family and friends, and how to grow from it

    Whether you are competitive with others or yourself, if you are someone who aspires for success in business and life, you have experienced failure. The difference between those who reach their goals and those who don’t is simply determined by what you learn from those failures. This week we learn...

  39. A Year of Reflection and Growth... LOTS of Growth

    This week on the simpliHOM Podcast, we reflect on the year and how it has evolved and the challenges we faced along the way. With simpliHOM being the 3rd fastest company in Tennessee, we have a TON to focus on in 2022 and we absolutely cannot wait to spend it with you guys. Here's the breakdown…

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  40. How to Get Better at Sales (and why you might not need to) - The tips, tricks, and secrets to selling more real estate

    This week on the simpliHŌM Podcast, we’re analyzing the behaviors and skills that lead to SALES. Do you need to be a great salesperson to be a great real estate agent? The answer to this question and more this week! Here's some of the breakdown: Learning how to read body language Reading the…

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  41. The Dichotomy of "Work-Life Balance" and How to Navigate It

    “Family” is relative to each of us but what remains universal is the balance of trying to pursue career and life goals without leaving our families behind. This week we attempt to tackle this subject while providing some practical advice on how we all can manage this dichotomy. What does “work…

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  42. "The One Where Swy Buys a House" - A Case Study

    Hey HŌMies! On this episode of the simpliHOM Podcast Swy mentions that she's buying a house soon on a podcast for real estate agents. Let the "I know a good Realtor" comments commence. We discuss being and working with first time homebuyers and how you can carefully craft your expectations to…

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  43. Being Creative with Customer Service - Is your "why" as important as your "how" and how under-promising and over-delivering is over-rated

    On this episode of the simpliHOM Podcast we discuss customer service at large and how you can incorporate creativity into your client's experiences. We also share some of our own personal favorite customer service stories and even share an embarrassing story or two. Here are a few of the topics...

  44. “What are you going to do about it?” - How to navigate your life and career through the clouds without losing long term vision

    On this episode of the simpliHOM Podcast we get DEEP with some personal stories from the HOMies about how they have used their darkest and most painful moments to leverage success. We also hit on principles and mindset shifts that will help you achieve long term success. Here are the things:...

  45. Travelling While Running Your Business - How to delegate work, train replacements, and build a better life

    This episode is PACKED full of business and life advice from simpliHOM's CEO Sean, Marketing Specialist Swy, COO Brett, and Head of Video and Immersive Tech Kyle. We're covering the topic of "Travel" and what it means to integrate it into your business as an entrepreneur and/or real estate agent....

  46. simpliHOM Hangout - Time management for real estate agents and entrepreneurs, "busy" vs. productive, and antidotes for anxiety

    This week on the simpliHOM Podcast Sean, Kyle, and Swy sit down and have laid-back conversation about life and business. Here's the breakdown: The woes of vacations with children How do you dedicate time to more effective tasks when you feel like you don't have any more time to give? How...

  47. Connecting with People (even if you don't like them) - Practical advice on connecting with others from introverts and extroverts

    This week on the simpliHOM Podcast, we dive into how to connect with others as an entrepreneur, real estate agent, and human being. We cover a lot on this episode so grab a notepad or keyboard and take notes because Sean and crew offer practical advice to implement TODAY. Here's some of the...

  48. Clarity of Vision - Getting free of distraction, goal setting vs. commitment making, burnout, "Hustle Culture", and daily habits for success

    In this inaugural episode of the simpliHOM Podcast, we cover all things "vision" - how to lose it, how to find it again, and how to leverage it. Here's some of the breakdown: Sean goes to Colorado and get's 100% clarity by creating physical distance from distractions. We discuss the differences...

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simpliHŌM, founded in 2018, is one of Tennessee’s fastest growing real estate companies. The simpliHŌM Podcast is a new entrepreneurial podcast led by CEO Sean Miku, Brett Ratkowski, and other industry leaders as they talk tips, tricks and the future of real estate. Want to join the movement? Visit joinsimplihom.com For more content, follow @simplihom on Facebook and Instagram.

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