The Business of Homes Podcast

On today's episode, Micheal is again joined by Chris Grimes, who attended Barney Fletcher's School of Real Estate in Atlanta and worked alongside his mother, a Realtor in Metro Atlanta. In 2014, he joined Nashville’s Sotheby’s Realty affiliate brokerage, and by 2018, he earned his broker license, becoming part of the Executive Leadership Team at Tennessee’s only RE/MAX Collec

On today's episode, Micheal is joined by Aaron Joyce. Three years in the mortgage business. Ten years in real estate. More than two decades in music city. That’s an equation for success, and it’s what Aaron brings to the table. But Aaron will be the first to tell you: real estate is more than a numbers game. Buying or selling your home is emotional. That’s why he does everyth

On today's episode, Micheal is joined by Shannon Surgener, originally from California with a background in acting, she is now half of the Durham Duo with SimpliHom here in Nashville, Tennessee. Topics covered:Shannon’s transition from acting to real estateA direct connection between acting and salesHow referrals are some of your most valuable currency Finding the balance of what

On today's episode, Micheal is joined by Kevin Wilson, a Kentucky native who has lived in Nashville for more than 25 years. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and a graduate of Belmont University. Over the past 15+ years, he has enjoyed a successful referral-based business, helping more than 500 individuals and families to achieve their real estate goals.Kevin is the 2024 President of Great

On today's episode, Micheal is again joined by Zach Opheim, a Chicago native, who moved to Nashville in 2012 after receiving his double degree in finance and accounting while also playing basketball at Saint Xavier University. That fall, Zach started his career at business management firm Wiles + Taylor & Co., PC. In the spring of 2014, Zach made the transition to road manager

On today's episode, Micheal is joined by Jonathan Harris, CEO of Scout Realty and Forbes Real Estate Council member, combines ethical service and business acumen to transform real estate, while making global impact.Topics covered:Jonathan’s many moves before becoming Scout’s CEOHow clients interpret the cost benefits of agentsHow the Worth of an agent is more like a voteHow gui

On today's episode, Micheal is joined by Joséphine Saffert, who is a German native and came to the Nashville, TN area as a D1-Track athlete recruit in 2011. Joséphine sponsored her Green Card as a real estate developer. As part of making her American Dream a reality, she built Sapphire Development Group, a vertically integrated real estate development and investment firm. Her tea

On today's episode, Micheal is joined by Anna Altic, who is a Broker & REALTOR® with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry. She has spent much of her career selling properties around Nashville's urban core and prides herself on understanding the nuances of selling in these constantly transforming and often competitive neighborhoods. She is passionate about community in

On today's episode, Micheal is joined by Steve Luther. Over several years of sharing his concerns as well as insightful solutions, he partnered with former Music Industry executive Van Hohe and Real Estate Professional Ashley Collins (who ultimately became his wife). Together they created a real estate business that went above and beyond industry norms in providing a white-glove, r

On today's episode, Micheal is joined by Zach Opheim, a Chicago native, who moved to Nashville in 2012 after receiving his double degree in finance and accounting while also playing basketball at Saint Xavier University. That fall, Zach started his career at business management firm Wiles + Taylor & Co., PC. In the spring of 2014, Zach made the transition to road manager for a