The Production Playbook with Matt Miale – Details, episodes & analysis

Eva Forde’s story is one of reinvention.

After earning her MSW from Columbia and building a career in social work, Eva moved to Jamaica — where a failed investment left her financially unstable. Instead of staying stuck, she confronted her money beliefs and rebuilt from the inside ou

In this episode we explore:

• Wealth vs. scarcity mindset

• Rewriting internal money scripts

• Fact vs. interpretation

• Leadership alignment

• Niching down to build authority

• Why impact and income can coexist

Eva is the founder of Rich Social Worker and the Roots to Wealth Conference, helping mission-driven professionals build wealth without abandoning purpose.

🔗 Connect with Eva

evaforde.com

YouTube: @socialworktowealth

🔗 Miale Team Links

Search Homes: themialeteam.com

Instagram: bit.ly/miale-instagram

YouTube: bit.ly/miale-youtube

Apple: apple.co/4jJX2gL

Spotify: bit.ly/miale-spotifypod

Patrick Halgren’s favorite part about alpine skiing is the connection between technique and speed: “You can’t fake fast.” After a devastating 2013 motorcycle accident that resulted in a left leg amputation, Patrick committed to a greater purpose—honoring his late twin brother, Lucas “Sven” Halgren, and pursuing Para alpine skiing at the highest level. Patrick rose through the U.S. ranks, was nominated to the Stifel U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team in 2021, and became a Paralympian (2022).

In this episode, Patrick shares how to:

• Stay present (and why future-thinking creates anxiety while past-thinking creates depression)

• Build momentum through small daily habits

• Focus on what you can control—and stop spending energy on what you can’t

• Keep going through setbacks without taking the “exit ramp” to quitting

Connect with Patrick

Facebook: Patrickparalympics

Instagram: @powercasa32

Miale Team Links

Search Homes: themialeteam.com

Instagram: bit.ly/miale-instagram

YouTube: bit.ly/miale-youtube

Apple: apple.co/4jJX2gL

Spotify: bit.ly/miale-spotifypod

In this episode of The Production Playbook with Matt Miale, we’re joined by Kaleo Kina for a grounded conversation on leadership, personal growth, and showing up with clarity and intention.

Kaleo shares insights drawn from real experience — not theory — including how strong leadership is built over time, why consistency matters more than intensity, and how staying aligned with your values impacts long-term success.

This episode is part of our Leadership & Personal Development Series, featuring conversations with leaders who challenge conventional thinking and focus on sustainable growth — professionally and personally.

🔗 Connect with Kaleo Kina

🌐 Website / Bio

https://covacollectiverealty.com/project/meet-kaleo/

📸 Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/kaleokina/

💼 LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaleokina

📘 Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/p/Konakaikaleo-100086396888406/

ABOUT THE MIALE TEAM

🏡 The Miale Team

https://www.themialeteam.com

📘 Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/MialeTeam

📸 Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/themialeteamkw/

🎧 Listen to The Production Playbook with Matt Miale

• Spotify

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• Apple Podcasts

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Our latest Client Experience episode is packed. Deb and I break down the results of this year’s Turkey Drive, and wow… our community showed up in a huge way. 🦃💛

Shelton + West Hartford combined:

• 181 turkeys donated

• $3,700+ raised (which Connecticut Foodshare can turn into THOUSANDS of meals)

• Joined by the President of CT Foodshare, the Mayor of West Hartford, mascots, local businesses, and tons of families.

Then we shift gears into what’s next:

🎁 Toys for Tots Drive – Dec 11

Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at our Newington office from 8 AM–8 PM.

They’re especially in need of gifts for ages 0–2 and 8–12.

🎄 West Hartford Holiday Stroll – Dec 4

Come see us at the big red tent! Photos, giveaways, holiday cheer — and yes, we’ll collect Toys for Tots donations there too.

And don’t miss the preview of our first-quarter 2026 VIP client events (hint: hockey nights, big statewide giveaways, and more).

If you’re part of our circus tent… we love you forever. ❤️

The Simple System That Built 65% Market Share — Susan Lombardo’s Playbook

What does it take to go from zero experience to 65% market share in multiple neighborhoods?

This week on The Production Playbook – Leadership & Personal Development Series, Matt Miale sits down with Susan Lombardo (Atlanta, GA) — former catastrophe insurance adjuster turned dominant real estate force.

Susan breaks down:

• Why “Simple gets done” is her entire system

• How one monthly postcard built 65% market share

• The exact 4-month timeline to her first listing

• How to become the “Mayor” of your neighborhood

• Why data + consistency beats talent

• How she built a bulletproof vendor authority system

• And why mindset > background

🌐 Susan’s website:

https://lombardohomegroup.com

📍 Follow Susan on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/lombardohomegroup/

📚 Want Susan’s full framework?

She teaches it through MAPS Coaching in the 7-week Fast Track class:

“Become the Mayor of Your Geographical Farm”

https://mapscoaching.com/program/become-the-mayor-of-your-geographical-farm/

In this program, Susan teaches agents how to:

• Choose the right farm using data

• Build an ultra-consistent mailer rhythm

• Position yourself as the neighborhood authority

• Leverage vendors without giving away control

• Turn geography into predictable listings

Matt Miale welcomes Sarah Reynolds — CEO of the powerhouse EmpowerHome Team — for a candid, high-energy deep dive into leadership, scale, motherhood, health, and building a business that genuinely empowers people.

Sarah explains how she went from helping her mom’s small real-estate business to running a multi-state organization closing more than 2,000 transactions a year and on pace for $1.1B in annual sales volume. She and Matt break down what success really requires behind the scenes — the messy seasons, the intentional trade-offs, the leadership evolution, and the systems that keep everything moving forward.

They get into:

• How one stack of “old, crusty leads” became the launchpad for an empire

• How to rise above industry noise and keep your business simple and focused

• The truth about building big while raising kids — and bringing them along

• Grace over perfection: how to win the day when your life is full

• Why progress beats idealism, and how leaders stay grounded in busy seasons

This is one of the most insightful and relatable leadership episodes we’ve ever recorded — especially for anyone striving to grow a business and a life at the same time.

Sarah Reynolds is the CEO of EmpowerHome Team, one of the fastest-growing and most influential real estate teams in the country, operating across 10 official locations throughout Virginia, Maryland, DC, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Colorado. Her team is on pace for $1.1 billion in sales volume this year.

After entering the business in 2006, she became the operational leader at age 24 and has since led EmpowerHome to multiple appearances on the Inc. 5000 list. Sarah is also co-founder of HerBestLife, a national leadership organization for women entrepreneurs, and co-host of the top-rated Empire Builders Podcast.

🎧 Empire Builders Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empire-building/id1512633202

The Miale Team

https://mialeteam.com

EmpowerHome Team

https://empowerhome-team.com

In this quick follow-up to our Turkey Drive kickoff episode, Bennett Forrest sits down with Miale Team agent Shane Mason to share exciting news:

This year, our Annual Turkey Drive is expanding to Shelton!

Shane breaks down the need in Fairfield & New Haven Counties, why the expansion matters, and how local partner Marketplace Kitchen & Bar stepped up to host a second drop-off location.

If you’re shopping that morning, swinging by for brunch, or just want to make a difference, this episode has everything you need to know.

Marketplace Kitchen & Bar – Shelton

811 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

📞 (203) 538-5524

🗓 Saturday, November 22

⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Located right near Big Y, ShopRite, and Stop & Shop — making grab-and-drop donations incredibly easy.

West Hartford Town Hall (Rear Lot)

🗓 Sunday, November 23

⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Last year, our team collected 155 turkeys — and this year, we’re aiming much higher by activating multiple counties and community partners. All donations support Connecticut Foodshare, helping families across the state enjoy a meaningful Thanksgiving meal.

If you can’t make it in person, monetary donations go even further — Connecticut Foodshare can stretch $1 into up to 5 meals.

Bennett Forrest

Featuring Shane Mason, The Miale Team

Instagram: https://instagram.com/themialeteam

Facebook: https://facebook.com/themialeteam

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@themialeteam

Website: https://www.themialeteam.com

Marine veteran, entrepreneur, and high-performance coach Neal Conlon joins Matt Miale for a powerful conversation on mindset, resilience, and personal growth.

Neal shares his journey from the mailroom at Guggenheim Partners to the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies — and why he kept walking away to pursue purpose over prestige. Together they explore how ego complicates success, why every problem is ultimately solvable, and how trust fuels abundance in both business and life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck or overcomplicated your own success, this one will reset your perspective.

Highlights

• From the Marine Corps to Wall Street — and back to purpose

• How to turn obstacles into opportunities

• Why “Before you have an emotional problem, you have a math problem”

• The speed of trust and the power of simplicity

• Designing a life and business you actually want

“Before You Have an Emotional Problem, You Have a Math Problem”

Connect

Guest: Neal Conlon — @iamnealconlon | nealconlon.com

Host: Matt Miale — @mattmiale | @themialeteam | themialeteam.com

Podcast: The Production Playbook – Leadership & Personal Development Series

We’re kicking off the Client Experience Playbook! Bennett Forrest and Deb Ortega sit down to talk about what makes The Miale Team’s approach to community and client care so unique — from hosting ballgames and local events to organizing their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive in partnership with Connecticut Foodshare.

They cover what “client experience” truly means, why giving back is built into the culture of the team, and how something as simple as a frozen turkey can make a real difference for thousands of families across Connecticut.

Hosts: Bennett Forrest and Deb Ortega

Producer: Bennett Forrest

0:00 Intro – Welcome to The Client Experience Playbook

0:40 Meet Deb Ortega – Director of Events & Community Relations

2:00 How The Miale Team gives back through service and empowerment

3:00 VIP Client Events – Sports, family fun, and staying connected

6:00 Preferred Vendor Program – Supporting local businesses and clients

7:00 Partnering with Connecticut Foodshare to fight food insecurity

9:00 How the $10-for-$10 donation program raised $22K in a year

10:00 The origin of the West Hartford Turkey Drive (“Let’s make it a festival!”)

12:00 How Foodshare turns $1 into 5–10 meals

13:00 Why the need is greater than ever (50,000 families statewide)

13:45 Event details – Sunday Nov 22, 10 AM–2 PM, West Hartford Town Hall

14:45 Goal for 2025 – Collect 200 turkeys and expand to Shelton

15:30 Closing thoughts – It’s about community, not just closing deals

📞 Ready to talk real estate? Contact us today:

➡️ Call: (860) 539-2255

➡️ Website: https://www.themialeteam.com

Follow The Miale Team:

➡️ Instagram: @themialeteamkw

➡️ Facebook: facebook.com/MialeTeam

➡️ YouTube: @themialeteamkw

In this episode, Matt sits down with Jennifer Henry — a powerhouse real estate coach, speaker, and leadership mentor known for developing agents into confident, service-driven professionals.

Jen shares the mindset shifts, standards, and personal disciplines that separate average agents from impact-driven leaders. You’ll hear real talk on accountability, ownership, emotional resilience, and how to build a business that aligns with your values — not your ego.

In this conversation:

• Why leadership starts with leading yourself first

• The mindset that unlocks growth during tough market cycles

• How to create structure, clarity, and purpose inside your business

• The power of community, coaching, and doing the inner work

• Practical steps to develop consistency and confidence

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re capable of more but need a reset — this episode will light the fire.

📞 Ready to talk real estate? Contact us today:

➡️ Call: (860) 539-2255

➡️ Website: https://www.themialeteam.com

Follow The Miale Team on Social Media!

➡️ INSTAGRAM: @themialeteamkw

➡️ FACEBOOK: facebook.com/MialeTeam

➡️ YOUTUBE: @themialeteamkw