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The Session with Londa and David

by David Austin

The married duo behind Austins On the Air are back and better than ever on this weekly podcast. Join David and Londa for a look at what's happening in the world and in your world. Grab a cup of something delicious and join them at the table for the session with Londa and David.

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Episodes

  1. 3 Ways to Stay Strong in a Down Market

    The market may be noisy with gloomy predictions—but your next move matters more than the headlines. Londa and David talk about the human skills that build trust, why your mindset needs protection, and how to handle tense moments with more emotional intelligence. 3 Business Takeaways 1. Make human...

  2. “I Should Just Get a Real Job” | Real Estate Stress & Finding Your Why

    Ever had a hard week and thought, “I should just get a real job”? In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, we get real about the stress of real estate and lending, caring deeply about clients, and what helps you keep going when deals fall through. 3 takeaways: 1. Focus on the...

  3. Hope On The Horizon

    💥 Stop Stressing the Market & Start Winning Your Day! Let’s be real—the economy is wild right now. Inflation is global, diesel prices are hitting everyone’s pockets, and Londa literally tracked 76 real estate price drops in just 24 hours! 🤯But here is the truth: obsessing over the headlines…

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  4. The Sales Masterclass Hiding in a Physical Therapy Appointment

    What does a first-time visit to a physical therapist have to do with closing more deals in real estate, lending, or ANY business? In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, we break down a “perfect” intake appointment that quietly turns a hurting patient into a committed client—without...

  5. Does Life Even Need a Meaning? Presence, Hustle & Real Talk About Business

    We’re asking the big question: What if life doesn’t need a “meaning” at all? In this episode of The Session with Londa and David: David shares why he thinks the point of life is relationships and impact Londa pushes back and says chasing “meaning” can actually make life heavier They both land on…

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  6. Dealing with Loss, Estrangement & Legacy: How to Live a Life You’re Proud Of

    What do you do when your kids go no-contact, your heroes die, and your friends are gone too soon? In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, we get real about: Family estrangement and the pain of no-contact Losing icons like Dolly Parton and friends like Bob How to live today so you’re...

  7. When Your Kids Cut You Off: Grief, Estrangement, and Finding Your Worth

    What do you do when your own kids go no-contact, your self-worth is tied to how much you do for others, and you’re grieving people who are still alive? In this deeply personal episode of The Session with Londa and David, Londa opens up publicly for the first time about estrangement from two of…

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  8. The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Beating Drama, Fear Algorithms, and Limiting Beliefs

    We all do it. A coworker walks past in the hallway and doesn’t say “hi,” a colleague posts a vague rant on Facebook, the headlines scream “housing crash”—and our brains instantly start filling in the blanks. In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, we explore how the stories we tell...

  9. Girls’ Trips, Bad Flights & Hair in the Burrata: Curating Your Life, Not Just Your Feed

    In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, Londa recaps her Knoxville girls’ trip, why she’d “rather be stabbed in the neck with a fork than fly,” and one truly terrible restaurant experience (yes, complete with a blonde hair in the burrata). David connects these real-life moments to…

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  10. Thriving in a Down Market: How Relationships Beat Recessions

    Everyone’s saying the real estate market is “down,” “slow,” and “impossible” for first-time buyers—but is that the whole truth? In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, we talk candidly about what a “down market” really is, how top agents are adapting, and why your relationships and...

  11. Stop Hiding the Hustle: Winning in a Weird Real Estate Market

    Most clients think you just put up a sign and collect a check. In this episode, Londa and David pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes in real estate and lending—especially in today’s “not good, not bad, just weird” market. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, misunderstood…

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  12. Feast, Famine & Post-Meal Coffee: Real Talk for Commission Pros

    Are you a realtor, salesperson, or any commission-based pro wondering why the money never seems to last—even when you land a big check? Over post-meal coffee, Londa and David get brutally honest about the feast-or-famine cycle, why so many experienced agents are struggling right now, and how...

  13. Intentional Success: Second-Half Strategies for Realtors & Lenders | The Session with Londa & David

    In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, we kick things off with a fresh studio, a nostalgic Fourth of July recap, and then dive straight into how to intentionally win the second half of the year in real estate and lending. From focusing on the parts of the process you can control, to...

  14. When a Vacant House Isn’t Empty and a Life Isn’t Either: Talking Listings and Legacy

    Ever walked into a “vacant” house and wondered if someone was still living there? In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, we share a wild showing that ended with three police cars, plus practical tips for protecting vacant listings. We also get real about menopause, changing bodies,...

  15. Own the Second Half: Routines, Revenue & Your Success Team

    We’re halfway through the year—are you coasting, or recalibrating? In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, we talk about how to make the second half of the year even better than the first, in both life and business. You’ll learn: ✅ Why your morning routine and self-care are...

  16. Designing a Life You Don’t Need a Vacation From (Birthday Reflections at 54)

    Turning 54 and still feeling 30—David and Londa unpack how to design a life you don’t need to escape from, blending meaningful work, creativity, and memories that actually matter. In this birthday edition of The Session with Londa and David, the duo reflect on midlife, relationships, and the kind...

  17. We’re Back: Beating Limiting Beliefs in Real Estate, Health, and Business

    Your energy, your health, your clients: stop letting limiting beliefs write the story—here’s how to take it back. In this episode, David and Londa return from a business trip and dive into long-range planning in real estate and life. They challenge the idea that buyers only care about interest...

  18. AI at Graduation: Why Gen Z Is Booing the Future

    Gen Z is booing AI at graduations…even though over half of them use it regularly. Are we letting fear, not facts, drive the conversation? In this episode, David and Londa unpack the backlash against AI in recent commencement speeches, from Eric Schmidt’s booed address to music execs facing…

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  19. From Chaos to Clockwork: The Simple Systems Behind a Productive Life

    From cruise-ship chaos to boardroom clarity: how systems, not willpower, quietly run your life and business. In this episode, David and Londa jump from cruise ships and long-haul flights to COVID recovery and daily routines to uncover a single theme: your success is built on systems, not...

  20. Rites of Spring: Winning in a Tough Housing Market with “Value-Priced” Listings & AI

    Spring is here—pollen, allergies and all—but the housing market still feels stuck for a lot of agents. In this episode, we talk about how some pros are having their best months ever, even with a 75% drop in home closings from March 2025 to March 2026. [rites of spring] You’ll learn how to…

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  21. Time Crunch, Depressive Episodes, and Why Your House Isn’t Worth What You Think

    Under pressure and short on time, David and Londa dive into what it really takes to change your state when you’re stressed, stuck, or sliding into a depressive episode. Then they turn to real estate, breaking down why post-COVID sellers are frustrated, why appraisals from 2020 don’t mean what you...

  22. From Menopause to Maximum Security: What Prison Can Teach Us About Humanity, Sales, and Resilience

    What do menopausal mood swings, a maximum-security prison rodeo, and top-tier sales skills have in common? More than you think. This episode dives into mental health, redemption, and how real human connection is the ultimate currency in life and business. In this episode of The Session with Londa...

  23. Echo Chambers, Markets, and Moving Through Hard Things

    In this deeply personal and insight-rich conversation, Londa and David blend real-life vulnerability with practical perspective. They start light—with working from home, integrating life and business, and the joy of small daily rituals—then pivot into a clear explanation of recent market moves…

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  24. Ceasefire, Skin Care & Saving Your Sanity (and Budget)

    What do a surprise U.S.–Iran ceasefire, the price of a burger, and your metatarsals all have in common? In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, we connect global headlines to your mortgage rate, your grocery bill, and even what’s on your dinner table—while reminding you why people...

  25. When Chest Pain Changes Everything: Life, Health, and Home-Buying Mistakes

    I didn’t plan on talking about this on the show… but you can’t fake perspective after a day in the ER. In this episode, I share a scary moment—morning long chest pain—that sent me to the hospital and forced me to ask some hard questions about stress, health, and what really matters. Then Londa…

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  26. The grass grows greenest where it is watered

    When life feels like chaos—family emergencies, work stress, and living between two houses—what if the secret to staying grounded is as simple as watering the relationships that matter most? This week David & Londa share how a family emergency (their newborn granddaughter life-flighted to Seattle...

  27. Rituals Are Right: Using Simple Habits to Weather Life’s Storms

    Feeling overwhelmed by life’s chaos? Discover how simple daily rituals can become your life preserver when everything around you feels like a storm. In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, we open up about walking through a season of intense family stress while juggling a move, work,...

  28. Trust, Lies, and Real Talk: What Nobody Tells Your Clients

    “There’s zero benefit to lying in any transaction—ever.” David and Londa unpack the real cost of lies, from real estate deals to family drama to everyday life. In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, they share a real-life lending and real estate horror story where a “finished” house...

  29. When ‘Clean’ Is Relative: Real Estate Lessons from Our New Home

    New studio. New house. New grandbaby. In the span of a few weeks, we: Bought a home that turned out to be shockingly dirty Spent five days deep cleaning and repainting 2,700+ sq. ft. of mint green Welcomed our 13th grandchild, who spent two weeks in the NICU Tried to keep our business running…

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  30. mindset

    What if the single biggest threat to your health, happiness, and business isn’t the market, your past, or your circumstances—but the thoughts you choose to believe? In this episode you will learn: How one offhand negative comment about the market almost derailed Londa’s confidence—and what it...

  31. What you think about you bring about

    The main message of this discussion is that what you focus on determines how you experience the world, so you should: Prioritize your own real life and daily work (family, clients, business activity) over getting swept up in outrage cycles, political drama, or sensational news and social media...

  32. Double Nickel

    Let's celebrate Londa's birthday together in this edition of the session with Londa and David. We also touch on the state of the nation and its greater impact on business and finance. #podcast #naked #algorithm #economy

  33. Sales Language

    Londa and David take a look at some strategic language you can use in your everyday life and your sales process to elevate the game. It also gets a little personal in this edition of the session with Londa and David. #podcast #strategiclanguage #connection #business #trauma

  34. Do Your Best

    Londa is "On One" in this episode of the session with Londa and David. Stay with it until the end to see if david can help talk Londa off the edge. #podcast #realestate #hanginthere #doyourbest

  35. year end wrap up

    2025 has come and gone. Join David and Londa as they reflect on what was and what will be in the year ahead. #yearendreview #forecast #newyearsresolution #podcast #newyearnewyou

  36. Airport

    Airports are even crazier in real life than how they seem on the news. David and Londa saw some things over the weekend on a quick trip to see the kids. #airportchaos #podcast #servicedogs #cellphonerudeness #connection #opportunityiseverywhere

  37. Tales

    Londa brought home a conversation starter game called Tales, and the first card sparked this conversation. It gets emotional and takes several turns no-one saw coming. Buckle up!!! #tales #podcast #survivalskills #trackyourprogress #knowyourbusinessnumbers #iamfondaLonda

  38. gratitude

    Your favorite home team has a lot to be thankful for now that the holiday season is in full swing. Welcome to this year's gratitude edition of the session with Londa and David. #podcast #gratitude #connection #mindset #salestraining

  39. Can you hear me

    If you know someone who is not hearing everything you say, it may not be his or her fault. David just found out he has more hearing loss than he thought. #listening #activelistening #hearinghelp #podcast

  40. Dinner with Londa

    Taking a break from screens and spending quality time getting to know people is a clear path to healthy relationships. Instead of the restaurant review nobody asked for, get ready for Dinner with Londa!!! #podcast #connections #religioustrauma #gettingtoknowyou #communication #screentime

  41. Paranormal Pod

    There is weird stuff going on in the world, but that has nothing on the story David tells midway through the episode. Stick around to the end to see why the news made us talk about the supernatural. #supernatural #ghost #folklore #creativecommunication

  42. Humble Brag

    David and Londa close out the month of October with a bang on this edition of the session with Londa and David #podcast #business #sales #customerservice

  43. coffee is for closers

    Put your head down and go to work or hit the bricks! This is the old school sales edition of the session with Londa and David.

  44. the other side

    If you are looking to get unstuck, this is the episode for you!

  45. Gratitude

    Last week's episode was controversial, and this week's is emotional. Welcome to a much needed gratitude edition of the session with Londa and David #gratitude #communication #podcast #winning #funny #raw

  46. understanding others will help you win

    Londa calls this episode the most controversial one of the year. I hope it doesn't upset you!!!

  47. Follow The Money

    This week on The Session with Londa and David, we talk about recent news and a real estate merger. Want more of Londa and David? Follow us on social media! https://linktr.ee/sherwoodaustinhomes

  48. TikTok, People and Proof

    This week on The Session with Londa and David, we discuss a video of ours that went a little viral and Proof Gastropub. Want more of Londa and David? Follow us on social media! https://linktr.ee/sherwoodaustinhomes

  49. Being an Early Adopter

    This week on The Session with Londa & David, we discuss businesses in the Tri-Cities area that we have been loving and what it means to be an early adopter of new tech. Want more of Londa and David? Follow us on social media! https://linktr.ee/sherwoodaustinhomes

  50. Soft Skills and Service After the Sale

    This week on The Session with Londa and David, soft skills and why they still matter. Want more of Londa and David? Follow us on social media! https://linktr.ee/sherwoodautinhomes

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The married duo behind Austins On the Air are back and better than ever on this weekly podcast. Join David and Londa for a look at what's happening in the world and in your world. Grab a cup of something delicious and join them at the table for the session with Londa and David.

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