The Boom Real Estate Podcast

The Boom Team is LIVE at the Gateway Center for the Illinois Realtors REconnect Conference! Our guests are Jeff Baker (CEO of Illinois Realtors) and Debbie Prodehl (Treasurer of Illinois Realtors). Join us as we discuss the hot issues and market trends for real estate in Illinois in 2025! What's working in the market? What's the housing outlook over the next year? What are the industry changes we need to know about? The answers to these burning questions, and more!

Episode 257 (Season 8, Episode 10) Season 8 Outro It's the end of the season as we know it. It's the end of the season as we know it. And we feel fine. (Name that song!) The verdict is in! Season 8 is the greatest Season 8 ever of the Boom Real Estate Podcast! Thank you so much for joining us and we hope that you not only survived a little bit of a turndown in our business, but also a big bit of turndown in our podcast performance. We figured that the worse that we are, the better you'll feel about yourself! Hope it worked and we hope you're making things work in your business, too! Thanks for listening and we hope to see you for Season 9 of The Boom Real Estate Podcast!! SHOW NOTES The Team switches up their roles and it probably doesn't work [1:41] Special Guest: Jack Jack the Podcast Dog [3:52] Terry's struggling to be a Producer [5:42] Megan recaps the season's topics [6:31] The difference between hay and straw [8:48] Free plug for PotBelly Sandwich Shop [10:15] Sad that today is the last episode of Cornfed Criminals! [11:30] Todd reviews all the Cornfed Celebrity Criminals [12:20] Terry has been "jail adjacent" [14:05] Mr. Fred McFeely Rogers! [16:03] Megan almost got away without having to do her version of the Season 8 jingle [18:21] Todd confesses his love for his wife by confessing his love for Jack Jack, if you followed that [19:29] SHOW LINKS The Pros and Cons of Living in Arizona: https://thehonestlocal.com/living-in-arizona-moving/ Everything about Hay and Straw: https://www.farmstore.com/straw-vs-hay/#:~:text=Some%20straw%20and%20hay%20may,%2C%20erosion%20control%2C%20and%20more. Mr. Rogers Facts: https://www.misterrogers.org/about-fred-rogers/ BOOM LINKS Email: [email protected] Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Book the Boom Team for a speaking event: boomrealestatepodcast.com/speaking Sign up to be coached by the Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching

Episode 256 (Season 8, Episode 9) Create Supplemental Income I think we can all agree on two things: 1) red M&M's are the best and 2) things have been tough with real estate lately. We all love it when everyone is selling their homes, but how do we handle those moments when things are slow? We preach to "double down" on your real estate efforts, but if you must, looking for another source of income may be the preferred solution. Let's explore some options and dive deep into the Wright Brothers. We'll also listen to Megan recoil in horror after being set up by Todd to fun of dentists! Always fun to see Megan squirm! SHOW NOTES We think it's "Going Great in Season 8" [3:14] Diversifying income is incredibly important right now [5:30] Todd gives away a $1,000,000 secret! [8:44] Todd's worst ideas [10:53] Todd's rhyming game is slightly off [12:40] Option 1: Making money from within real estate [14:29] Pewter is worth more than bronze? [17:17] Option 2: Making money working things that are affiliated with real estate [19:02] Terry shares his AirBNB story [20:55] Cornfed Criminals! [24:37] Orville and Wilbur Wright are Indiana natives [27:35] Christian wins, but Terry finishes under protest [29:22] Option 3: Work something outside of real estate, but keep it flexible [32:00] Christian knows most about the "lazy girl" job trend [33:07] Megan hates on dentists! [34:10] Action Step: Start researching another income source for slower real estate times [36:41] SHOW LINKS Precious metals in order of value: https://www.elitejewelryandloan.com/types-precious-metals-value/ The Wright Brothers: https://airandspace.si.edu/explore/stories/wright-brothers Best jobs to work from home: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/best-work-from-home-jobs Pros and Cons of Being a Dentist: https://orthodontics.com/pros-and-cons-of-being-a-dentist/ BOOM LINKS Email: [email protected] Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Book the Boom Team for a speaking event: boomrealestatepodcast.com/speaking Sign up to be coached by the Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching

Episode 255 (Season 8, Episode 8) Cut Expenses It's not fun to have to stop spending all that money on free iPads for all your Open House visitors, but sometimes it's prudent. In fact, while you're at it, not only cut back on the iPad's, but is Surf -n- Turf options for your Broker Opens really responsible? Not in this business climate! This round of Boom Team madness helps you with all of that. How do you make the right decisions when the money isn't rolling in like it used to? How do you cut back on piercings and spray tans? How do you get your hands on Steve McQueen memorabilia? So many questions…but even more answers on this episode of The Boom Real Estate Podcast! SHOW NOTES People are too tan! [3:17] People are too pierced! [4:47] So many words rhyme with "eight" [7:39] Review your expenses and know where you're spending [11:30] Life changes, so don't be afraid to change with it [13:45] Cornfed Celebrities! [14:36] Who was your favorite Family Feud host? [17:09] This person was the highest paid actor in 1974! [20:05] Steve McQueen is from Beech Grove, Indiana! [22:03] Start getting rid of extra expenses [23:49] Look at means of doing the things you need to do at a less expensive means [25:25] Action Step: Review your expenses and trim the fat [28:31] SHOW LINKS Five celebrities who tan: https://www.onyxtan.com/blogs/blog/5-celebrities-who-tan 21 tips and tricks for cruising: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/cruise-tips-tricks-hacks/ Family Feud hosts ranked: https://screenrant.com/all-family-feud-hosts-ranked/ 35 Happy Little Facts About Bob Ross: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/510332/35-happy-little-facts-about-bob-ross 10 Facts About Steve McQueen: https://www.metv.com/lists/10-fascinating-facts-about-wanted-dead-or-alive-star-steve-mcqueen BOOM LINKS Email: [email protected] Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Book the Boom Team for a speaking event: boomrealestatepodcast.com/speaking Sign up to be coached by the Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching

Episode 254 (Season 8, Episode 7) Build Your Brand If there was ever an episode that we did our best to avoid offering details on real estate-related materials, this might be the one! Frankly, there is more talk about Adam Driver than brand marketing. So much so that we're worried that Mr. Driver himself may come after us! (Especially considering that he has family in Indiana, so we're basically in his backyard!) If you're short on time, the main takeaway is to work on building your brand, since it's essential to the success of your business. However, If you're long on time, enjoy our talks about peeing your pants, Indiana's criminal class, and a flashback to our locally famous LinkedIn episodes! Great stuff…we think! SHOW NOTES Last time you peed your pants? [2:02] Todd learns about aging mens' prostate issues! [4:17] Christian's brand is a lavender-colored polo [7:03] Ask yourself, "who am I?" [10:14] Have someone vet you online and see if they can determine who you are [13:50] Partner up with locals in the area to show you're the local expert [17:17] Terry can't help but plug Taco Bell and the Detroit Lions [19:48] Todd teaches a Masterclass in successfully talking to a softball umpire [22:02] Cornfed Criminals! [23:50] Todd spends more time on Adam Driver than real estate content [25:30] Where do you put your content? [29:58] The Boom Team falls back into their "LinkedIn Energy" [30:50] Make sure to cross-promote your content [34:06] Assignment: Create a 30-day Marketing Plan [36:29] SHOW LINKS Admiral Stockdale: https://youtu.be/hk53qOhq40M?si=020E1oG1f2KscZd8 The Knox Fox Real Estate Group: https://www.theknoxfox.com/ Detroit Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/ Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.com/ Adam Driver: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3485845/ Boom Podcast, Episode 215: https://boomrealestatepodcast.libsyn.com/20210305-boom-podcast-s5-episode-215-linkedin BOOM LINKS Email: [email protected] Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com Book the Boom Team for a speaking event: boomrealestatepodcast.com/speaking Sign up to be coached by the Boom Team: boomrealestatepodcast.com/coaching