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Mind The Gap
by Amanda Pohlman
Welcome to Mind the Gap—the podcast with a British twist that simplifies the path to building a thriving residential real estate business, creating wealth & leaving legacies, falling in love with the power of passive income, and becoming the very best version of yourself.I’m Amanda Pohlman—a British Expat turned Northeast Ohio industry leader. Over the past 20 years in the real estate space here in NE Ohio, I’ve built a top 10 real estate Team in NE Ohio, led collaborative Realtor masterminds since 2022, raised my family here, and built a reputation grounded in community, collaboration, and realizing big dreams. Surrounding myself with people who challenge me has helped me think bigger, dream deeper, and achieve more than I ever imagined. Your environment matters! On this podcast, we’ll talk about real estate...of course—but we’ll also dive into the bigger picture. We’ll discuss market questions, share expertise, hear from innovators and mentors, and take on some of life’s hard trut
Episodes
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Ep. 33 - Can You Talk Real Estate Over Pancakes Without Ruining Breakfast?
Can you talk real estate over pancakes without ruining breakfast? In this episode Amanda and Ethan try to do just that and somehow land on the real reason Amanda's still in love with the impact of this industry. Amanda brings a stat that stopped her cold — one that says a lot about why today's...
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Ep. 32 - What it Actually Takes to Scale a Successful Real Estate Team with Michael Fanara!
Amanda kicks her producer out of the chair and sits down with her Director of Operations, Michael Fanara— the man who makes the Pohlman Team run so smoothly. Amanda and Michael trace the 8-year story behind the operation: how a closed Bose store led Michael to an Indeed ad, the marathon Keller...
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Ep. 31 - Mind the Gap: Closing the AI Gap Before It Closes You Out!
Amanda Pohlman returns from KW Mega Camp in San Antonio with a wake up call for agents nationwide: 91.5% of established agents never showed up once across 37,500 AI searches. In this episode, Amanda and Ethan break down why AI optimization (AIO) is now as critical as traditional SEO for real…
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Ep. 30 - From Overseas Deals to AI to Zoning: Mind the Gap Goes Wide
Episode 30 is here! In this episode of Mind the Gap, Amanda and her producer Ethan continue Amanda’s story of selling a flat abroad, with an exciting turning point this time. Then Ethan dives into some AI tools showing up across real estate right now, and the stats behind just how fast adoption…
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Ep. 29 - Back from Europe: Why we are the envy of the world for how we do real estate here in the U.S.
Episode 29 goes international. Amanda just got back from Europe and beyond with a fresh, outsider’s view on how efficient, transparent, and fair the US residential real estate process actually is compared to the rest of the world. If you’ve ever wondered why other countries look at our system…
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Ep. 28 - Control the Launch: Ways to Bring Listings to Market (and what NE Ohio Agents Need to Know Despite the Noise)
Everyone’s talking about new ways to bring listings to market. If you’re like me, you’re probably trying to sort through what’s useful… and what’s just noise. On my latest podcast, I take a step back and walk through what I’m seeing, what I’m learning, and how I’m thinking about a more…
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Ep. 27 - STOP THE NOISE 🗣️
After a six-month pause—when the original podcast studio closed its doors—I did what we do best: I pivoted. Mind the Gap is back with Episode 27, alongside my brilliant producer Ethan, and it feels a bit like coming home. This episode is an honest conversation about the noise—and let’s be real,...
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Ep 26 - Back from Across the Pond
And we are back! After nearly six weeks away in the UK, Amanda couldn't think of a better way to kick things off than with a conversation that's all about fresh starts. This episode dives into what a new agent entering into real estate in today's market looks like, why storytelling is gaining…
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Ep 25 - Eileen McKeon's Referral Magic
This week on Mind the Gap Amanda sits down with a long time friend and real estate peer, Eileen McKeon of the MeKeon Group at Howard Hanna. From her journey working in textile in New York, to building a thriving real estate team in Northeast Ohio, to serving on the Grievance Committee, Eileen has...
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Ep 24 - Just A.S.K and you'll get Adam!
Amanda was ready to A.S.K. Adam Kaufman what a lifetime Realtor truly loves about this industry, and well... Adam absolutely delivered! In this never boring episode of Mind the Gap, you'll get an unvarnished look into Adam's journey. Confident and extremely driven, he pulls back the curtain,...
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Ep 23- That fella from Fello
Don't miss Episode 23, where Amanda reunites with visionary leader Ryan Young (The Young Team & Fello.ai)! This powerful conversation unpacks the secrets to sustainable success – it's not just about strategy, but about relationships, passion, and purpose. From early days to thriving enterprises,...
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Ep. 22 - Broker Moments
This week, Amanda sits down with Linda LaFleur who is a Broker at Remax Crossroads Properties. We had a candid conversation about what it really means to carry the title of Broker in today's real estate industry. Being a broker is far more than just holding the license - it's a noble…
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Ep. 21 - Hoby Hanna in the House
My real estate sit down & catch up with Hoby Hanna just got a serious upgrade… we hit the podcasting studio & recorded an episode together. Episode 21 means Mind the Gap just got lega! 🎧 Chatting with Hoby from Howard Hanna who’s a third-generation real estate pro & knows this business inside…
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Ep. 20 - Pulling Back the Curtain on a Decade of Growth and Laughter with Maria Pettet
Alright, buckle up, coffee in hand! Get ready for the 20th episode of Mind the Gap! 🎉 This week, I'm reconnecting with the incredible Maria Pettet, someone I've had the pleasure of navigating the real estate world alongside for the past decade! Get ready for some serious energy as we dive into…
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Ep. 19 - Presidential Roundtable with Drew Gaebelein and Mark Vittardi
🎙️ On this episode of Mind the Gap, I sit down with two powerhouse voices in Northeast Ohio real estate—current ACAR President Drew Gaebelein and 2024 President Mark Vittardi. We dive into a lively, no-holds-barred conversation about what’s really happening in today’s market, the evolving role…
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Ep. 18 - Amanda UNPLUGGED & back from across the pond!- Last thoughts & reflections after almost 6 weeks in the UK and the interruptions that Amanda loved getting!!
Anyone else get those random phone notifications you plugged in that feel like a little wink from the universe? 😉 I've loved my favorite thought provoking reminders & quotes that are plugged into my phone that go off randomly & that keep my vision front and center, especially when I’ve been...
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Ep. 17 - Brits say 'Estate Agent,' Americans say 'Realtor' – but what else is different? We're exploring the fascinating world of real estate in the UK with a local expert!
Ever wondered what really sets the UK property market apart from the US? Join me as I interviewed from across the pond with Simon Padgett, a local Estate Agent from KW UK, for a fascinating & informative chat. We dove deep into the nuances of buying, selling, and investing in UK properties,...
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Ep. 16 - Throwback Thursday: What changed in 4 Years? A Look Back on April 2021
Does so much really change in 4 years? This episode's a bit different as it is an interview that Amanda agreed to do in April 2021, with one of her colleagues in the real estate business, CJ Trivisonno. CJ interviews Amanda about how she went from struggling single mom to real estate…
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Ep. 15 - Minding the Gap - With Positive Profits making everything just brilliant!
Amanda and Jose Medina, her colleague & Operating Principal at Keller Williams Living, dive into the real meaning behind profit in real estate. Realtors love to talk a big game, but by not focusing on profit first, they can very easily forget to manage expenses and cost of sales. Profit isn't…
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Ep. 14 - Invest in YOU! Navigating Gaps with a real estate Coach
"Your future is in your past." Amanda's been lucky enough to know Hudson Warren personally as a friend from their real estate journeys & they met about 10 years ago. Hudson is a recognized real estate coach who has helped hundreds of agents elevate their businesses. What habits hold you back?…
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Ep. 13 - Gen Z Millionaire Mindset - Don't Wait, Create NOW!
Ready to build generational wealth? Amanda and Ethan from Podpopuli are here to show Gen Z why "later" is too late. Discover the mindset needed for early financial success, practical tips to start building wealth today, and how to leverage key opportunities like investing and homeownership. Tune...
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Ep. 12 - My "Sista from another Mista"
Though they should have met in Hitchin in England and then again in the mid 1980's when they both lived in Daytona Beach Florida, fate finally brought Amanda and Ellie together in 2015 when their parallel worlds finally collided. Two proud British ex-pats, their paths finally crossed because of...
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Ep. 11 - Finding Light in the Fight...
Life throws curveballs. But how we respond defines us. Amanda's daughter in law, Alexis, diagnosed with stage 3 cancer at 33, shows us how to bridge the gap between fear and truly living. Her story on Mind the Gap is a testament to resilience, gratitude, and the unexpected gifts that emerge when…
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Ep. 10 - Bridging the Gap: The Science of Self Change
After a brief trip back across the pond in January, Amanda's back in the studio with her colleague & friend, Karen Downing, who is a licensed Realtor out of Hudson, Ohio for episode 10 of Mind the Gap. Since Karen also spent some time back in UK, and they share parallel stories around introducing...
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Ep. 9 - When two worlds collide - full speed ahead!
Welcome back to Mind the Gap, and today I'm incredibly excited to introduce you to someone who's not just a key member of my team, but also proven talent in the residential real estate industry: Laura Marotta! Laura joined forces with me back in 2019, and together we made some serious waves. We...
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Ep. 8 - Coming Full Circle
On this episode of Mind the Gap, I'm reunited with Kelly Stumphauzer from Transnational Property Investments. Funny how life works, isn't it? We first crossed paths a number of years ago, and now we're both back in the same neck of the woods on the Eastside of Cleveland, catching up on her...
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Ep. 7 - This train has left the station....
It's Amanda flying solo in this episode of Mind the Gap! Kicking off 2025, Amanda celebrates two decades of industry experience in real estate and gives the vision of what's in store for her Mind the Gap vision with the podcast, the master classes and the masterminds for real estate agents in…
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Ep. 6 - Serving Up Unforgettable Hospitality
When you work in the hospitality business, you have the privilege of joining people as they celebrate the most joyful of moments in their lives. Human connection is hospitality. Our impact on others can be priceless when we are in the business of serving other people. These parallels are noted as...
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Ep. 5 - To Infinity and Beyond
Amanda interviews her colleague Jennifer Feagan Owner of Infinity Title agency in Independence Oh. Their lively discussion covers creating habits around who you want to be, choosing to go "big" & Jennifer's journey in the real estate space. They discuss how the way to make your present better is…
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Ep. 4 - Sunshine Meets Rock and Roll
Amanda discusses life, real estate, wealth building and more with one of her favorite colleagues and friends in the real estate world, Laura Myers.
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Ep. 3 - Closing the Brand Gap
Building a brand is like navigating the London Underground—minding the gap, but also embracing that the destination should be clear & predictable for those listening so the audience know where this is going and what to expect! All aboard! 🚊 In this episode, Amanda, interviews Lauren Racano, an...
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Ep. 2 - The Meaning of Mind The Gap
Amanda breaks down the meaning of MTG, the history of her career, how to make substantial change, finding opportunities, how to seek answers, and much, much more!
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Ep. 1 - The Best Bang For Your Buck
Amanda kicks things off by detailing her journey to the States, what made her fall in love with Northeast Ohio, the challenges for a real estate newbie, why investing in properties is the best decision you will make, and much, much more!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Mind the Gap—the podcast with a British twist that simplifies the path to building a thriving residential real estate business, creating wealth & leaving legacies, falling in love with the power of passive income, and becoming the very best version of yourself.I’m Amanda Pohlman—a British Expat turned Northeast Ohio industry leader. Over the past 20 years in the real estate space here in NE Ohio, I’ve built a top 10 real estate Team in NE Ohio, led collaborative Realtor masterminds since 2022, raised my family here, and built a reputation grounded in community, collaboration, and realizing big dreams. Surrounding myself with people who challenge me has helped me think bigger, dream deeper, and achieve more than I ever imagined. Your environment matters! On this podcast, we’ll talk about real estate...of course—but we’ll also dive into the bigger picture. We’ll discuss market questions, share expertise, hear from innovators and mentors, and take on some of life’s hard trut
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