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
70 episodes
How Crypto Is Changing Real Estate
Crypto isn't just for tech bros anymore—it’s reshaping the future of real estate. In this episode of Own It, Piper Moretti shares how she helped pioneer cryptocurrency transactions in real estate, from wallet-to-wallet deals t...
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30:26
No Cold Calls. Just $100M in Sales.
What happens when you build a brand so strong, your town starts calling you the “mayor”? Paige Schulte didn’t grow up in Gig Harbor. She moved there from California, knowing two people. But within five years, she became one of the top ...
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What I Wish I Knew Before My First Million in Real Estate | Shalini Sadda Tells All
In this episode of Own It, we sit down with San Francisco real estate powerhouse Shalini Sadda to uncover how she made the leap from biomedical engineering to luxury real estate—and built a business that’s now scaling toward $100M in s...
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32:49
Bourbon, Bites & Burbs with Heather Shimala
What happens when bourbon tastings, custom barrel picks, and a passion for community collide with high-level real estate marketing? In this special episode of Own It, we sit down with Heather, founder of Reserve 76 in Dallas-Fort Worth...
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40:56
The Power of Hyper-Focused Marketing with Roman Shulyak
In this episode of Own It, we sit down with Roman Shulyak, top real estate agent and founder of Kronos Real Estate, to unpack the bold marketing strategy that helped him close $58 million in sales—all without spending a dime on traditi...
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39:39
DC’s Real Estate Crisis: Are Thousands Leaving?
🚨 DC is shifting fast! With 17,000 federal workers called back and 60,000 opting for early retirement, the real estate market is feeling the impact. Is this the next big real estate shake-up? In this episode of
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From Rent to Riches: How to Start Investing in Real Estate w/ Brian Tran
💰 From Renting to Real Estate Wealth – How to Start Investing Today 💰Think you need 30% down to buy an investment property? Think again. In this episode, Brian Tran, founder of 50 Hills Real Estate and PartnerUp coach, breaks down how an...
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LA Strong: Housing, Insurance & Disaster Prep
In this episode, we sit down with Carol Huston, Founder of True Story Realty, and Steven Klein, an independent insurance broker, to discuss the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that tore through the Palisades and Altadena neig...
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Million-Dollar Mindset (with Amanda Lee)
Amanda Lee didn’t set out to make a million dollars. Her goal was simple: serve her community and help people find homes. But by focusing on relationships over transactions, leaning into her authentic self, and setting clear goals, she built a ...
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32:29
Standing Out & Standing Up (with Kristine Milkovich)
Join us for an inspiring and bold conversation with Kristine Milkovich, co-founder of the Milkovich Team, a powerhouse in Seattle real estate. From humble beginnings as a double-booked hairstylist to an executive career at L’Oréal and now a top...
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28:31
My First Million #1: How Ed Barreto Built a $1M+ Real Estate Business in 3 Years (With Ed Baretto)
In this mini-episode, we sit down with Ed Barreto, a trailblazing agent whose journey from selling timeshares to surpassing $1M in gross commission income is nothing short of inspiring.What You'll Learn:How to build a sustainabl...
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31:43
NOH8, Big Impact (With Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley)
In this episode, we sit down with Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley, the trailblazing founders of the NOH8 Campaign. What began as a grassroots response to California’s Proposition 8 has grown into a global movement advocating for equality, inclusi...
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24:30
Passion-Driven Problem Solving (with Austin Allison)
In this episode of Own It, we chat with Austin Allison, founder and CEO of Pacaso, a global co-ownership platform for vacation homes. Austin shares his remarkable journey — from buying his first home at 17 to founding the real estate tech start...
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40:27
Flipping Doubt into Deals (with Casey McLoed)
Casey McLoed, Side’s Managing Broker of California and Employing Broker of Colorado, doesn’t just tackle challenges — he flips them into opportunities. At 22, he shattered expectations in a competitive industry, turning skepticism into trust wi...
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30:36
From Rock Bottom to Real Success (with Grant Muller)
Grant Muller — top-producing real estate agent, coach, and author of “Top of Heart” — has a story that’s anything but ordinary. By his late twenties, he hit millionaire status, only to lose it all to addiction and find himself homeless. In this...
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30:27
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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20:37
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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34:08
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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35:57
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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23:01
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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36:56
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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28:26
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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33:04
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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34:29
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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39:18
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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