Own It
Run your real estate business like a boss. Join Side co-founder Hilary Saunders and Side managing broker Spencer Krull, as they chat with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and influencers such as Tim Collom, Pam Perry, and Katie Lance, to name a few. They’ll explore how these rebels of real estate faced their mistakes, embraced their strengths, boldly bet on themselves, and ultimately raised the bar in real estate. Tune in for actionable insights and inspiration (plus a few belly laughs) you can use to take the next big steps in your own career and truly own your future.
Episodes
55 episodes
Leading With Authenticity in Real Estate (with Genie Irish)
In this episode of Own It, recorded live at WomanUP!, we sat down with Genie Irish, founder of Costa Modern Properties and incoming president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professional’s San Diego...
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Real Estate Unfiltered: Lessons from the DMV’s Top Broker (with Will Wiard)
In this episode of Own It, we sit down with Will Wiard, Side’s managing broker for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV). With over a decade of experience, Will shares his no-nonsense approach to navigating one of the country’s most complex real e...
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AI Meets Real Estate Marketing (with Matthew Marx)
Matthew Marx isn’t just another tech founder — he’s a game-changer in the world of digital marketing. As the CEO and co-founder of Evocalize, Matthew is on a mission to tear down the barriers between small businesses and the kind of high-perfor...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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Righting the Wrongs of Real Estate (with Amy Kong)
Amy Kong is a real estate powerhouse, tearing down walls and championing the overlooked and marginalized. As the co-founder of Trust Real Estate and former National President of AREAA, she’s been on the front lines advocating for immigrant righ...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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Breaking the Broker Mold (with Scott Dickinson)
Scott Dickinson is not your typical real estate broker — he’s a disruptor on a mission. Having traded his career in real estate law to become a top-producing broker, Scott brings a fierce blend of legal savvy and industry passion to the table. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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Bold Leadership for a Changing Industry (with Heather Ozur)
Meet Heather Ozur, the bold new President of the California Association of REALTORSⓇ for 2025. With a background as the 2019 National President for the Women’s Council of REALTORSⓇ, Heather is known for her fearless leadership and groundbreakin...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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Real Estate Rebel with a Cause (with Hilary Saunders)
As the co-host of Own It, Hilary Saunders usually interviews industry thought leaders, but in this episode, the mic is turned on her. Hilary is a trailblazing force in real estate, blending her legal expertise with an unorthodox flair to rev...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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Putting Agents at the Center of the Digital Experience (with Andrew Flachner)
Andrew Flachner is the rebel genius behind RealScout, a game-changing company putting real estate agents at the heart of the digital experience. Starting his career young, Andrew’s journey is all about challenging norms and constant innovati...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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Mindful Real Estate (with Cynthia Cummins)
In the cutthroat real estate industry, Cynthia Cummins stands out for her authenticity and care, drawing kindred agents and clients to her. When she’s not running her aptly named company, Kindred Homes, she’s leading mindfulness workshops an...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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How to Advocate for LGBTQ+ Housing Rights (with Anita Legacy Blue)
Anita Legacy Blue, one of HousingWire’s Women of Influence for 2024, retired from the Air Force in 2021 after 35 years of military service. Now she not only sells real estate and writes bestselling books, but she also serves as 2024 National...
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Episode 45
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Revolutionizing Real Estate Tech from the inSide Out (with Ed Wu)
This week, we’re turning the spotlight inward to talk tech with our very own Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Ed Wu. From building websites as a kid to revolutionizing real estate tech, Ed shares his background and Side’s startup story....
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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Data: Your Secret Weapon (With Mike Simonsen)
Mike Simonsen has always been a data nerd, but his obsession really paid off when he started tracking his local real estate market. Realizing others could benefit from his insights, he launched Altos Research. In this episode, Mike talks abo...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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Future-Thinking Real Estate (With Tia Hunnicutt)
In this episode, we chat with Tia Hunnicutt, founder of Proxima Realty in Oakland. Named after the star system Proxima Centauri, Tia’s firm is all about future-thinking real estate. She dives into today’s industry challenges, the need for more ...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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Stand Up for Fair Housing (with Jason Riveiro)
Diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords to Jason Riveiro, CEO and executive director of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). They’re essential for shaking up the real estate industry. In this episod...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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Mobile-First Proptech? Appsolutely! (With Will Grewal and Robert Arauco)
In this episode of Own It, we talk proptech with HomeStack co-founder and CEO Will Grewal and VP of Sales Robert Arauco. This tech-savvy twosome and their team are disrupting the real estate space — creating slick, custom-branded apps for ag...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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Playing to Your Strengths (with Meshell Perry and Elaine Samaan)
Meet Meshell Perry and Elaine Samaan, the dynamic duo behind Dogwood Real Estate. They once battled for the top spot at a big-box brokerage. Now, they’re “the yin to each other’s yang.” With Meshell as the listing agent and Elaine working with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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Navigating the Real Estate Industry (with Marcus Miller)
You can take the man out of the Navy, but you can’t take the Navy out of the man. Case in point: Marcus Miller, who runs his company, Helm Real Estate, like a tight ship. In this episode, he shares how discipline, time management, and adapta...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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Making Data Digestible (with Logan Mohtashami)
Meet Logan Mohtashami, the "chart guy" who’s changing the real estate game. Starting as a high school basketball coach, he stumbled into mortgages through family ties. Now, as lead analyst for Housing Wire, he’s all about using data to decod...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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Old-School Values, New-School Tech (with Joe Cruz and Lou Belisario)
Get ready to meet Joe Cruz and Lou Belisario, the brains behind Revived Residential in Brooklyn. They're all about blending old-school community values with a fresh twist of social media savvy. In this episode, they dive into the vital role ...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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Breaking Down Commercial Real Estate Barriers (with Laura Alice Scaturro)
Get ready to dive deep into the world of commercial real estate with Laura Alice, the powerhouse founder of Eve Capital. Laura shakes things up by shedding light on the lack of diversity in the industry and advocating for a sales force that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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Living the American Dream (with Carla Masse)
As a child, Carla Masse learned the value of owning properties from her grandfather, who was a landlord in their small Brazilian village. After migrating to the U.S. as a young adult, Carla’s living the American Dream. Not only does she own ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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The Importance of Coaching (with Kelli Griggs)
Kelli Griggs is a “badass real estate agent,” a mother, a cancer survivor, a professional poker player and a hobby farmer. In this episode, the Navigate Realty founder talks about the importance of coaching, how it changed her approach to bu...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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The Power of Positivity (with Brett Jennings)
Real Estate Experts founder, coach and podcast host Brett Jennings is on a mission to change the culture of business and bring more love into the world. (Not totally surprising, considering he’s worked with both Deepak Chopra and Tony Robbin...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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How to Avoid Real Estate Burnout (with Danielle Lazier)
In this episode of Own It, we chat with Danielle Lazier, the founder of San Francisco-based Vivre Real Estate, and a champion for fair housing and female-owned businesses. Danielle shares her thoughts on the recent NAR settlement and its pot...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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Standing Out in a Sea of Sameness (with Heather Herr)
Continuing our celebration of Women’s History Month, in this episode we’re joined by Heather Herr, the founder of Private Real Estate Collection. Heather talks about her passion for marketing and hosting community events, and offers tips for...
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Episode 30
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