On today's episode Stacy + Erin answer a question from a listener named "Mr. Miffed" who wants to know if his real estate agent is a slacker. The ladies outline why memorizing square footage doesn't make you a great realtor and also point out red flags when deciding if your agent is right for you. Got a Question for Schmoopy? Email 💌 us at podcast@smithspencer.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com...
Aug 29, 2023•8 min
On today's episode of B2B Erin + Stacy sit down with the incredible Joey Welling, Founder of Ethos Athletic Club, to learn how he became an entrepreneur, the lows and highs of trying to find investors, how to create a culture and what keeps him up at night. This episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo Find out more: www.nickcannphoto.com
Aug 22, 2023•34 min
Being a small business owner seems like a great idea until it’s time to get approved for a loan. On today’s episode, a listener writes in asking our Mortgage Guru, Bill Payne how to set herself up for success when getting a mortgage, while not getting killed on taxes. A tricky line to ride, but the Ladies and Bill are here to help. Got a Question for Schmoopy? Email 💌 us at podcast@smithspencer.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage https:/...
Aug 15, 2023•12 min
On today’s episode Stacy and Erin break down how to price a home. Managing the expectation of the seller vs. the market can be difficult and Stacy and Erin are here to walk you through their approach at Smith Spencer to how to set yourself up for success when establishing a price for listings. Got a Question for Schmoopy? Email 💌 us at podcast@smithspencer.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo https://www.nickcannphoto.com...
Aug 08, 2023•15 min
Stacy and Erin have a proper catch up. After a deal falls through Erin reminds us all to expect the unexpected in this industry. Plus, Stacy recaps a recent trip and the two chat about a fun photo shoot. Reach Out by emailing us at podcast@smithspencer.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com...
Aug 01, 2023•30 min
To be competitive in real estate, agents should see themselves as their own “brand” but does this mean you need to spend $4k on a website? On today’s edition of 'Dear Schmoopy' The world’s smartest women bring on Melissa Barker of W.E. Inc to lend her professional marketing advice to a listener. Got a Question for Schmoopy? Email 💌 us at podcast@smithspencer.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo + Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage Check Out Our Partners: ht...
Jul 25, 2023•10 min
On this episode of Between Two Brokers a listener writes in wondering if she should pay for leads in real estate. These two Brokers weigh in and share some hot tips on how to create leads that turn into sales. Got a Question for Schmoopy? Email 💌 us at podcast@smithspencer.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo + Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage Check Out Our Partners: https://www.nickcannphoto.com https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com...
Jul 18, 2023•8 min
On today’s show the world’s smartest women answer a listeners burning question. In this market if a house sits on the market for too long people automatically assume something's *wrong with it*. Erin and Stacy are here to argue that the only thing wrong may be the price. Tune in to hear their take on why some houses sit on the market while other similar houses get snapped up in a multiple offer situation. Plus, they share some hot tips on how to write an attractive offer in a competitive scenari...
Jul 11, 2023•12 min
After an off-market appraisal comes back nearly $150k off, Erin needs answers. Luckily our mortgage lending correspondent, Bill Payne, is here to help. Find out what he thinks happened with the first appraisal and how to avoid situations like this in the future. Got a Question for Bill? Reach Out by emailing us at podcast@smithspencer.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com...
Jun 20, 2023•16 min
On the second edition of our LIVE Podcast Speaker Series we invite our podcast producer Lindsay Collins of Effin B Radio on the show to discuss how she got into podcast production, what podcasts can do for your brand and how to tell a compelling story. Check Out Lindsay’s Podcast ‘Effin B Radio’ : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/effin-b-radio/id1110232543 Today’s episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo + Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage Check Out Our Partners: http...
Jun 06, 2023•58 min
On todays edition of 'Dear Schmoopy' the world’s smartest woman answers a question about landscaping. When it comes to the value of your home, curb appeal is a real thing but landscaping can be expensive. This listener wants to know if the juice is worth the squeeze. Tune in to find out if landscaping really moves the needle when it comes to the value of your home. Today’s episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo + Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage Check Out Our Partners: ...
May 23, 2023•9 min
Today on Dear Schmoopy the world’s smartest (and sleepiest) woman helps a listener answer an age old question. Tune in to find out what Schmoopy has to say. Today’s episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo + Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage Check Out Our Partners: https://www.nickcannphoto.com https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com Our next Speaker Series is May 25th and features Lindsay Collins of Effin B Radio. Shoot us an email 💌 podcast@smtihspencer.com to claim you...
May 16, 2023•8 min
The world’s most cheerful AND organized contractor is back on the mic. In Part 2 of "Ask a Contractor” Stacy and Erin pick Jonah’s brain about his experience with HGTV, managing client expectations and why he stands behind not working on weekends. Check Out Jonah by going to: https://www.canterconstructionsc.com This episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo Find Out More By Going to: https://www.nickcannphoto.com...
May 09, 2023•29 min
On todays 'Dear Schmoopy', an agent writes in suspecting some foul play after they lose in a multiple offer situation despite having the highest offer. Was it because the seller was a widow who likes birds and the buyer was ALSO a widow who liked birds? Or is something fishy going on??? Today’s episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo + Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage Check Out Our Partners: https://www.nickcannphoto.com https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com Our next S...
May 02, 2023•8 min
Erin + Stacy sit down with Jimmy Banyas , co-creator of Punchlist, the first platform digitizing national home inspection data to create instant repair and renovation estimates and online service orders. Jimmy is a serial entrepreneur and breaks down why this revolutionary service can help realtors and their clients keep things simple when it comes to repairs. Find Out More: https://www.punchlistusa.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo + Bill Payne NMLS ID# : 283298 with Firs...
Apr 25, 2023•25 min
Stacy and Erin sit down to discuss the P’s of being successful in business. Whether it’s interviewing a new addition to the team, advising new agents or just giving themselves pep-talks during the slower seasons, Stacy + Erin have honed in on some super helpful action steps to being successful in business and they share them on this episode. Get out your pen and paper and prepare to procure some pretty poignant pointers. (See what we did there?) PLUS, listen out for the best surprise cameo of al...
Apr 18, 2023•14 min
If you hear historic preservation and start to get sleepy...WAKE UP because Brittany V. Lavelle Tulla is here to not only make preserving history interesting but dare we say sexy ?? This episode is a love letter to the epicly unique architecture of Charleston and will have you digging around in your own home to try and get a glimpse of the past. Check Out Brittany and the stories she’s telling over on Instagram by going to: https://www.instagram.com/bvlavelletulla/?hl=en Today’s episode is broug...
Apr 11, 2023•35 min
If you’ve glanced at the news recently you may have heard rumblings about tech banks failing or SVB (is that the same as Law and Order SVU?..asking for a friend…) going under and may be wondering what the trickle down effect is going to be for the economy and YOU. To calm your nerves and empower you with information we brought in our mortgage guru Bill Payne with First Home Mortgage to tackle this question in a quick and easy to understand manner. Today’s episode is brought to you by Bill Payne ...
Apr 04, 2023•14 min
BUT WHAT IF HE WAS THE ONE?? (We’ll be taking side bets to see how Schmoopy feels about “the one".) Tune in to get some ❤️LOVE❤️ advice from the world’s smartest women. Our hearts go out to you, sweet listener… ❤️🩹 Today’s Episode is brought to you by: Nick Cann Photo Find Out More by going to: https://www.nickcannphoto.com
Mar 28, 2023•8 min
On today’s show the ladies sit down with Jonah Canter, owner of Canter Construction, to get the skinny on everything from kitchen cabinets to how to break into the booming business of construction. Check Out Jonah by Going to: https://www.canterconstructionsc.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo +Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage Check Out Our Partners: https://www.nickcannphoto.com https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com...
Mar 21, 2023•28 min
The world’s smartest realtors dig into the mailbag and answer a question from a listener who's worried she’s falling behind because she hasn’t bought a house yet. Tune in to find out what our BRILLIANT brokers think. This Episode is Brought To You By Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage + Nick Cann Photo Find Out More at: https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com/ https://www.nickcannphoto.com/...
Mar 14, 2023•12 min
Everyone’s favorite annual EPISODE is here!! What’s Hot? And What’s Not? Stacy takes us through five interior design trend predictions for 2023 and Erin weighs in on what she will and will NOT accept. 😏 Is purple the new pink? Has the sun finally set on Boucle? Tune in to find out. This Episode is Brought to You by Nick Cann Photo Find Out More by Going to: https://www.nickcannphoto.com
Mar 07, 2023•13 min
As the market returns to *normal* some listings are sitting on the market for longer. If this is something you’re dealing with, you will definitely want to tune in to hear the smartest women in the world discuss what went wrong with this particular listing and how our sweet listener can move forward to achieve the best outcome for herself and her seller. Todays episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo and Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage
Feb 28, 2023•12 min
Smith Spencer Real Estate proudly presents the World Premiere of Between Two Brokers LIVE in front of a studio audience. The ladies interview the incredibly talented Jesse Vickers of JLV creative, Charleston’s hottest interior design firm, and end the show with questions from the audience. The energy is electric in this episode and it covers business advice, interior design, leadership and more. This Episode is brought to you by Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage Find Out More ...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min
On today’s 'Dear Schmoopy' the world’s smartest woman tackles what to do when your favorite couple *BREAKS UP*. Tune in to find out what Schmoopy has to say about love, real estate and relationship etiquette. (Hot tip: Don’t ask what’s going to happen with the 🏡 🙊 ) This Episode is Brought to you by Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage Find Out More: https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com...
Feb 14, 2023•9 min
Erin and Stacy are joined by the CEO of W.E. Inc, Melissa Barker to get the scoop on how to become more visible as a female entrepreneur. Melissa built her business out of necessity and is on a mission to help women entrepreneurs succeed. Find out more by going to: https://womenentrepreneursinc.com/ This Episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo https://www.nickcannphoto.com/...
Feb 07, 2023•32 min
On todays edition of Dear Schmoopy, Erin and Stacy break down how referral fees work in regards to real estate. The worlds smartest women cover when it’s appropriate to give someone a referral fee and what happens if you don’t want to work with the agent who was referred to you. Plus, Erin puts Stacy in the hot seat... Got a question for Schmoopy??? Drop us a line at podcast@smithspencer.com 💌 Today’s episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo Find Out More at www.nickcannphoto.com...
Jan 31, 2023•10 min
On today’s show Erin and Stacy sit down with the founder of Camelot Creative, Tori Guglielmi, to discuss how things have changed since she began consulting with the team over a year ago. Her brain for strategy and marketing has certainly moved the needle at Smith Spencer Real Estate and she returns to the mic to share her insight and thought process when it comes to making the best first impression possible. Tori is a secret weapon for getting your story out into the world and you can find out m...
Jan 24, 2023•33 min
Erin and Stacy give advice to brokers who may be struggling with how to advise their agents during these wild times. If you’re unsure how to navigate the shifts in todays real estate market, tune in for some solid advice from the world’s smartest brokers. Got a Question for Schmoopy? Drop us a line at: podcast@smithspencer.com This Episode is Brought To You By: Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage Find Out More: https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com...
Jan 17, 2023•14 min
Cynthia is the woman behind the curtain, the wizard of oz and the person who makes the world go ‘round at Smith Spencer Real Estate. The three talk all things business, finding joy in your niche and how she keeps all of the deals moving along. Plus, they take it all the way back to the day Cynthia got hired and her first impression of Erin + Stacy. 🙊 This episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo Find Out More at: https://www.nickcannphoto.com...
Jan 10, 2023•21 min
