Momentum in Real Estate – Details, episodes & analysis

Hosts Kristin James and Cory Wall sit down with luxury real estate expert Denise Edmondson, Principal Broker at Power Play Destination Properties. Denise reveals how she helps developers market second homes and branded residences by creating emotional connections through storytelling, curated experiences, and selection events.

Learn how affluent buyers have shifted post-pandemic, why belonging matters more than beauty, and how a choreographed sales strategy can sell out projects worth hundreds of millions in a single day.

🎧 Hosted by: Kristin James & Cory Wall

🎙 Featuring: Denise Edmondson – Principal Broker & Director of Sales, Power Play Destination Properties

Denise Edmondson — Denise is the principal broker and director of sales at PowerPlay Destination Properties, with over 15 years of experience in the Texas real estate market. She is an expert in luxury real estate and place-driven storytelling. Under her leadership, PowerPlay has redefined how luxury developments are positioned, focusing on what buyers truly value in a second home. Denise’s passion for creating exceptional lifestyles for her clients is matched only by her dedication to authenticity in real estate.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Denise’s real estate journey and rise to leadership

✔️ Why storytelling drives luxury real estate sales

✔️ How buyer psychology has changed post-pandemic

✔️ The role of connectors, networks, and curated events

✔️ A behind-the-scenes look at selection events

📇 Connect with  Denise Edmondson:

🌐 Website → http://www.powerplaydestination.com/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mareatexas

🎙 Follow Cory & Kristin:

📷Cory’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/corywallrealestate/

🔗Cory’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-wall-85a327110/

📷Kristin’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kejanes62/

🔗Kristin’s LinkedIn →  https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeskristin/

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Join hosts Kristin and Cory as they chat with Megan Jones, a standout realtor with Coldwell Banker Schmidt in the Florida Keys. Megan discusses her unexpected journey into real estate and how she successfully utilized social media to build her brand. From prospecting to content creation, Megan shares her approach to connecting with clients and expanding her business.

🎧 Hosted by: Kristin & Cory

🎙 Guest: Megan Jones

Megan Jones is a top realtor serving the Florida Keys with Coldwell Banker Schmidt. She combines her interior design and construction background with her love for the area, making her a unique real estate expert in the region. Megan is also the host of Key to the Keys, a podcast that explores life and business in the Florida Keys.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Megan’s journey from interior design to real estate

✔️ How social media and niche marketing have helped her grow her business

✔️ Prospecting and generating leads using Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms

✔️ Overcoming the fear of starting in a competitive real estate market

✔️ How to build a personal brand and connect with your target audience

📇 Connect with Megan Jones:

🌐 Website → https://www.flkeyshomesales.com/

🎧 Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@MJsellingparadise

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mjsellingparadise

🎙 Follow Cory & Kristin:

📷Cory’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/corywallrealestate/

🔗Cory’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-wall-85a327110/

📷Kristin’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kejanes62/

🔗Kristin’s LinkedIn →  https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeskristin/

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Join hosts Kristin and Cory on Momentum in Real Estate Podcast as they chat with Kim Porter, a Bucks County realtor with a passion for client advocacy and education. Kim shares her transition from finance to real estate, key strategies for success, how to avoid common pitfalls buyers and sellers face, and tips on balancing family life with a busy career. Gain valuable insights from an experienced professional dedicated to guiding clients with logic, heart, and integrity.

🎧 Hosted by: Kristin & Cory

🎙 Guest: Kim Porter – Realtor, Bucks County PA

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Transitioning careers into real estate

✔️ Avoiding mistakes in buying and selling homes

✔️ Building a sustainable real estate career

✔️ Managing mom life with realtor responsibilities

✔️ Developing lasting client relationships

✔️ Navigating emotional and logical challenges in transactions

📇 Connect with Kim Porter:

🌎 Website → https://kimporter.kw.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KimPorterHomes

📷 Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/kimporterhomes/

🎙 Follow Cory & Kristin:

📷Cory’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/corywallrealestate/

🔗Cory’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-wall-85a327110/

📷Kristin’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kejanes62/

🔗Kristin’s LinkedIn →  https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeskristin/

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🚀 In this episode, Cory & Kristin chat with Barbara Van Dyke, a real estate expert who has navigated multiple markets, from Hawaii to Texas, specializing in luxury homes and ranch properties. With a background in journalism and PR, Barbara brings a marketing-savvy approach to selling homes, focusing on storytelling and lifestyle branding.

🏡 Barbara Van Dyke ⭐ – Luxury & Ranch Real Estate Specialist

Barbara Van Dyke is a top-producing real estate expert based in Austin, Texas, specializing in luxury homes, ranches, and investment properties. With a strong background in journalism and marketing, she combines strategic insight with creative marketing to deliver standout results. With over a decade of experience, Barbara has consistently ranked among the top agents in the region and has earned recognition for her exceptional client service and record-breaking sales.

✔️ Transitioning from journalism & PR to real estate

✔️ Marketing strategies that help sell homes faster

✔️ Why Texas’ Hill Country is a hotspot for luxury buyers

✔️ The power of relationships & referrals in real estate

✔️ Essential tips for new agents entering the luxury & ranch market

🎧 Tune in for expert insights and actionable strategies!

📇 Connect with Barbara Van Dyke:

🌎 Website → https://barbaravandyke.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraVanDykeRealtor/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/barbaravandyke_atx/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmvandyke/

🎙 Follow Cory & Kristin:

📷Cory’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/corywallrealestate/

🔗Cory’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-wall-85a327110/

📷Kristin’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kejanes62/

🔗Kristin’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeskristin/

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🚀 Thinking of managing your own rental properties? Katherine Van Brocklin shares why compliance, tenant screening, and professional management can make or break an investment. Kristin and Cory dive into the biggest myths about property management, how Asheville’s rental market is changing, and why realtors and property managers should work together.

👤 Featuring:

🏡 Katherine Van Brocklin – Property Management Expert & Founder of PMI Mountain & Main

After working in Disney hospitality and financial leadership, Katherine spent two decades helping small business owners succeed. Now, she applies that same high-level service and business acumen to property management, ensuring stress-free, compliant, and profitable rental experiences for landlords.

✔️ Property Management Myths Debunked – Why DIY landlords often lose money

✔️ Tenant Screening & Legal Compliance – How to avoid lawsuits and costly mistakes

✔️ How to Choose the Right Property Manager – Red flags & green flags to watch for

✔️ Post-Hurricane Market Shifts in Asheville – Rental trends and pricing updates

✔️ Balancing Rental Income & Affordable Housing – Can investors do both?

✔️ Best Tools & Apps for Realtors & Property Managers – Stay organized & stress-free

🎧 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homeowner, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

🌎 Website → PMI Mountain & Main

📘 Facebook →PMI Mountain & Main

🔗LinkedIn → Katherine Van Brocklin

📞 Call → 954-270-0487

📷Cory’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/corywallrealestate/

🔗Cory’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-wall-85a327110/

📷Kristin’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kejanes62/

🔗Kristin’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeskristin/

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🔖 Hashtags:

#PropertyManagement #RealEstateInvesting #LandlordTips #TenantScreening #RentalProperties #RealEstatePodcast

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👨‍💼With Special Guest: Renee Ruth

🎙️ In this episode, Renee Ruth, a top-producing agent with eXp Realty, shares her inspiring journey from university professor to successful real estate entrepreneur. With a doctorate in education and a passion for mentoring, Renee discusses overcoming financial struggles and transforming her career. She emphasizes the power of mindset, goal setting, and leveraging social media and open houses to build a thriving business. Renee also touches on work-life balance, her love for music, and practical advice for aspiring agents. Tune in to hear how her mantra, "What you think about, you bring about," has shaped her success in real estate and beyond.

#RealEstateSuccess #MindsetMatters #ReneeRuth #eXpRealty #FromProfessorToRealtor #GoalSetting #SocialMediaMarketing #OpenHouseStrategy #WorkLifeBalance #EntrepreneurMindset

🗣️Notable Quotes:

  “  If you do not have a winning mindset, you will fail.”

📇Connecting with Renee Ruth: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneeruthrealestate/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneeruth/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renee.ruth/

Website: https://www.reneeruthrealestate.com/

🎙️Connecting with Connecting with Kristin and Cory:

Kristin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kejanes62/

Kristin’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeskristin/

Cory’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corywallrealestate/

Cory’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-wall-85a327110/

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👨‍💼With Special Guest: Bri Brestel

🎙️ In this episode of Momentum in Real Estate, we meet Bri Brestel, a dedicated realtor and mom from Lincoln, Nebraska. Bri shares her journey into real estate, from her early interest in middle school to flipping houses during the pandemic and eventually earning her license. She opens up about the challenges of gaining clients’ trust, balancing her career with raising young children, and the unique qualities of her brokerage, the 1867 Collective. Bri also discusses the emotional aspects of working with first-time home buyers, the strengths women bring to the industry, and the importance of setting boundaries for success. She shares her vision for the future, focusing on growing her business and building a strong referral-based clientele. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on navigating real estate and motherhood.

#MomentumInRealEstate #BriBrestel #WomenInRealEstate #LincolnNebraska #FirstTimeHomeBuyers #1867Collective #RealtorLife #RealEstateJourney #FlippingHouses #WorkLifeBalance #Mompreneur #RealEstateSuccess

🗣️Notable Quotes:

 “ Give yourself grace and don't compare yourself to other agents who have been in the business for years.”

📇Connecting with Bri Brestel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bri.brestel.realtor/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BriBrestelRealtor/

Website: https://www.arbonne.com/

🎙️Connecting with Kristin and Cory

Kristin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kejanes62/

Kristin’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeskristin/

Cory’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corywallrealestate/

Cory’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-wall-85a327110/

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👨‍💼With Special Guest: Rebecca Knaster

🎙️ In this episode of Momentum in Real Estate, special guest Rebecca Knaster, a seasoned real estate broker with over two decades of experience in New York City, shares her journey from the fashion industry to becoming a top real estate agent. Rebecca discusses her transition into real estate, starting at a small brokerage before moving to prominent firms like Compass. She offers valuable insights into the complexities of Manhattan’s property market, including the key differences between co-ops and condominiums. With a personalized approach and deep neighborhood expertise, Rebecca has built a reputation as a trusted advisor for buyers and sellers. She also shares the strategies and mindset that have driven her success, the market’s evolution over the years, and the importance of strong relationship-building in real estate. Additionally, she reflects on the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry and provides advice for new agents looking to establish a thriving career.

#MomentumInRealEstate #NYCRealEstate #RealEstateBroker #RebeccaKnaster #LuxuryLiving #ManhattanRealEstate #CoopsVsCondos #CompassRealEstate #RealEstateSuccess #Networking #BuildingRelationships #MarketInsights #CareerGrowth

🗣️Notable Quotes:

“ Be the best you can be”

📇Connecting with Rebecca Knaster: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.knaster/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-knaster-ba929a239/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaKnasterNYC/

Website: https://www.compass.com/agents/rebecca-knaster/

🎙️Connecting with Kristin and Cory

Kristin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kejanes62/

Kristin’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeskristin/

Cory’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corywallrealestate/

Cory’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-wall-85a327110/

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👨‍💼With Special Guest: Athena Brownson

🎙️ Meet Athena Brownson, a former Professional skier turned top Colorado realtor with a background in interior design. In this episode, she shares her journey from competitive athletics to excelling in real estate, emphasizing her passion for transforming homes and guiding clients through the buying and selling process. Athena highlights the importance of integrity, loyalty, and responsiveness in building lasting client relationships. She also opens up about overcoming personal health struggles, the impact of mentorship, and how her design expertise gives her a unique edge in the market. Tune in for practical insights on navigating real estate challenges and seizing development opportunities.

#AthenaBrownson #RealEstateSuccess #ColoradoRealtor #FromAthleteToAgent #InteriorDesign #HomeTransformation #RealEstateInvesting #ClientRelationships #MentorshipMatters #OvercomingChallenges #LuxuryRealEstate #MarketInsights #DevelopmentOpportunities #RealEstateGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset

🗣️Notable Quotes:

 “   Education and information is the best thing that we can do to arm our clients for success.”

📇Connecting with Athena Brownson: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenabrownsonrealtor/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/athena-brownson-2337bb41/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AthenaBrownsonRealtor/

Website: https://www.compass.com/agents/athena-brownson/ 

🎙️Connecting with Kristin and Cory

Kristin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kejanes62/

Kristin’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeskristin/

Cory’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corywallrealestate/

Cory’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-wall-85a327110/

Time Stamp:

00:00 Meet Athena Brownson: Colorado Native and Realtor Extraordinaire

00:45 Athena's Journey: From Professional Skier to Real Estate

02:31 The Transition: From Interior Design to Real Estate

05:31 Overcoming Challenges: Lyme Disease and Real Estate Passion

07:27 Brokerage Experience: From Local to Compass

09:12 Property Development Insights and Teamwork

25:54 Navigating Market Challenges and Client Education

35:02 Consistency and Authenticity in Real Estate

40:20 Final Thoughts and Farewell 

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👨‍💼With Special Guest: Jan Kimbrough Miller

🎙️ In this episode, we dive into the journey of Jan Kimbrough Miller, a former medical professional who transitioned into real estate, leveraging 25 years of clinical and business expertise. Jan introduces her 'Expectation Selling' approach, a proactive strategy that helps agents set clear client expectations from the start, reducing wasted time and confusion. She shares practical techniques like the 'Mystery Tour' and emphasizes the importance of setting communication boundaries to foster trust and efficiency. Whether you're an experienced agent or just starting, Jan’s insights provide valuable strategies for building a balanced and effective real estate practice.

#RealEstateSuccess #JanKimbroughMiller #ExpectationSelling #RealEstateStrategies #AgentGrowth #ClientExpectations #TrustAndEfficiency #ProactiveSelling #MysteryTour #BusinessExpertise #CommunicationMatters #RealEstateJourney #BalancedBusiness #SuccessInRealEstate

🗣️Notable Quotes:

“ The goal is to align their expectations with what the experience is really going to be.”

📇Connecting with Jan Kimbrough Miller : 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekimbroughteam/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-kimbrough-miller-b2685247/

Website: https://www.thekimbroughteam.com/

🎙️Connecting with Kristin and Cory

Kristin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kejanes62/

Kristin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeskristin/

Cory’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corywallrealestate/

Cory’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-wall-85a327110/

Time Stamp:

00:00 Introduction to Jan Kimbrough Miller

00:38 Jan's Journey from Medicine to Real Estate

03:53 Partnership with Her Brother

04:03 Staying with RE/MAX

05:23 Expectation Selling Explained

10:42 Implementing Expectation Selling with Buyers

20:18 Setting Boundaries and Communication

27:24 Conclusion and Special Offer

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