Today With Jared James
Business & Finance
About
Welcome to Today with Jared James, hosted by entrepreneur, speaker, real estate coach/trainer and author Jared James. On this podcast you can expect to get my original thoughts on current events that affect your business, my most recent keynotes, interviews with influential guests, episodes from the #JaredJamesTodayShow and a behind the scenes look into the challenges and triumphs of what it’s like to run a multi million dollar company.
Episodes
- A National MLS, REAL Acquires RE/MAX, Will Agents Survive and More w/Max Kats | Today with Jared James Ep. 146
Max Kats discusses a potential national MLS, the REAL acquisition of RE/MAX, and its implications for agents and independent brokerages. The conversation also touches on ADHD.
- Sheila Reddy on Optimizing Consumer Outcomes | Today with Jared James Ep. 145
Sheila Reddy, CEO of Mosaik, joins Jared James to discuss the importance of optimizing consumer outcomes in real estate. The conversation also covers streamlining operations for agents and empowering transparency in transactions.
- Hoby Hanna on Hanna List, NAR and Seller Choice | Today with Jared James Ep. 144
Jared James speaks with Hoby Hanna, CEO of Howard Hanna, about the MLS, pre-market listings, and the role of NAR in the real estate industry.
- Portal Wars and Buffini's Take on Content Creators | Today with Jared James Ep. 143
This episode of Today With Jared James dives into social media, including Brian Buffini's perspective on real estate agents needing to be content creators, and the ongoing changes in the real estate portal landscape.
- What Should a New Agent (or any agent) Do to be Successful | Today with Jared James Ep.142
Episode 142 of Today With Jared James outlines essential steps for new real estate agents to achieve success. The discussion includes topics such as taxes and real estate industry economics.
- Trips, Awards, and Did Real Estate Search Just Change Forever? | Today with Jared James Ep. 141
On this episode, we talk about why having trips to look forward to is necessary, recent recognition in the Real Estate space, and whether real estate search just changed forever. Our Partners Mosaik: Your sidekick for streamlining operatio…
- From Unpaid Intern to Broker and Tech CEO | Today with Jared James Ep. 140
On this episode, I talk with Max Fitzgerald about his story of going from an unpaid real estate intern to starting an indie brokerage and founding a real estate tech company. You don't want to miss this one! Our Partners Mosaik: Your sidek…
- New Year. Same You. And That's Ok. | Today with Jared James Ep. 139
Jared and Linda discuss goals and expectations and how sometimes they can lead to more disappointment if you aren't careful. Our Partners: Mosaik: Your sidekick for streamlining operations to empower you as an agent and run a fully transpa…
- Live with Glennda Baker Talking Zillow Lawsuit and Making Videos | Today with Jared James Ep. 138
On this episode I sit down with the queen of real estate video, Glennda Baker, to talk about the recent lawsuit against Zillow and what it means and talk about her process making videos and how she started. Our Partners Mosaik: Your sideki…
- How the Government Shutdown is Affecting Housing and Why Brand Matters More Than Ever | Today with Jared James Ep. 137
On this episode, we talk about the government shutdown's effect on housing, why so many sellers are taking their houses off the market, why brand matters, a little bit of Christmas and so much more!
- Powerful Executives Form Group to Hold NAR Accountable | Today with Jared James Ep. 136
A group of 15 powerful real estate executives have formed a group to hold NAR accountable and not allow for the status quo that led to the groundbreaking lawsuit last year that cost them millions and rocked the industry.
- What Do the Recent Moves by Zillow, Compass, and ChatGPT Mean for Real Estate | Today with Jared James Ep. 135
It's been a big week in real estate. Listen in to see what it all means and how it affects Realtors and consumers, and of course, we have some fun as well. Our Partners Mosaik: Your sidekick for streamlining operations to empower you as an…
- Zillow Had a Very Bad Week | Today with Jared James Ep. 134
After a week of lawsuits and other bad news, industry giant Zillow is now being accused of potentially steering buyers into their Zillow Home Loans program or possibly violating RESPA rules.
- Compass Just Became the Largest Real Estate Company in History | Today with Jared James Ep. 133
Our Partners Mosaik: Your sidekick for streamlining operations to empower you as an agent and run a fully transparent process that brings your buyer and seller into the transaction with you. Let mosaik.io take your business to all-new heig…
- The Big Beautiful Bill's Potential Effect on Real Estate & A New Class Action Lawsuit | Today with Jared James Ep. 132
On this episode, we talk in depth about a brand new class action lawsuit filed against the Real Estate industry and go over what the potential tax implications are from the "Big Beautiful Bill". If you haven't gotten your tickets to the LA…
- Compass Executive Talks the Zillow Lawsuit and Gives His Side to the Accusations | Today with Jared James Ep. 131
On this episode, I sit down with Rory Golod, the President of Growth & West Region at Compass, and we talk about the accusations many in the real estate industry are making towards his company and gives more details about their lawsuit tow…
- How to Achieve Balance & Contentment/Why We Are Ending the Advance | Today with Jared James Ep. 130
On this episode, Jared and Linda recount a crazy sex trafficking story that recently occurred, talk through how to manage some sense of balance when you have a lot going on, and go into detail on why Jared decided to make this year's Advan…
- What You Need to Know About Today's Real Estate Market w/David Childers | Today with Jared James Ep. 129
On this episode, I sit down with David Childers, from Keeping Current Matters, and go deep into how he became the person running one of the most influential companies that keep us all up to date on the real estate market and where he sees…
- Talking Entrepreneurship, AI, Comedy, and More with Dan Stewart and Max Fitzgerald | Today with Jared James Ep. 128
In this episode I have one of the most detailed conversations we've ever had on this podcast about entrepreneurship and so much more. There are lots of laughs and even more wisdom dished out.
- The New York Times Continues to Promote Complete Misinformation About Real Estate and the Settlement | Today with Jared James Ep. 127
On this episode, I break down a recent podcast done by New York Times real estate reporter Debra Kamin where she spreads complete misinformation about the recent settlement and the real estate industry as a whole. Our Partners Privy: Work…
- Rumors and Shake Ups in the Real Estate Industry | Today with Jared James Ep. 126
On this episode, we discuss the recent rumors swirling around the real estate industry, NAR keeping clear cooperation intact and so much more! For info on tickets or sponsoring the 2025 Jared James Advance, please visit jaredjamestoday.com…
- Realtors Hate Me...Here's My Response | Today with Jared James Ep. 125
On this episode, I give my response to someone trying to sell FSBO and talk social algorithm changes, Compass One and so much more. For tickets and info on sponsoring the 2025 Jared James Advance, please visit jaredjamestoday.com/advance!…
- Commission Rates, Zillow Profits, & Thoughts on Winning and Losing | Today with Jared James Ep. 124
On this episode, we discuss all the latest news in the real estate industry and share some deep thoughts on the importance of winning and losing. To get your tickets for the 2025 Advance, please visit jaredjamestoday.com/advance! For more…
- Alex Vidal President of ERA | Today with Jared James Ep. 123
On this episode, I sit down with Alex Vidal, President of ERA to talk relationships, his journey and his current thoughts about the industry. Our Partners Privy: Work more effectively with professional investors, build a steady flow of lea…
- Rick Haase | Today with Jared James Ep. 122
On this episode, Jared talks to Rick Haase, the President of United Real Estate, about his journey to running one of the largest real estate brands in the country and his thoughts on so much of what is happening in the real estate industry…
- Scott Fahl is on a Mission to Empower Realtors and the Public Over Institutional Investors | Today with Jared James Ep. 121
On this episode, Jared talks with Scott Fahl, entrepreneur and the founder of Privy, about the opportunity and challenges when working with investors right now. Our Partners Privy: Work more effectively with professional investors, build a…
- 9 Rules to Follow in 2025 For a Happier Life | Today with Jared James Ep. 120
On this episode, Jared breaks down 9 rules that he personally wrote to help you have a happier and healthier 2025. Enjoy and let us know which is your favorite! Our Partners: Privy: Work more effectively with professional investors, build…
- Lead Generation and How You Prospect Has Now Changed | Today with Jared James Ep. 119
On the episode, I break down the new TCPA rules, we talk about drones, Disney requiring masks again, and so much more. Our Partners Privy: Work more effectively with professional investors, build a steady flow of leads, and secure a more s…
- Is the American Dream Dead? | Today with Jared James Ep. 118
On this episode we talk about clear cooperation policy, rocket mortgage suing the US government, whether or not the American dream is dead, and so much more. Our Partners Privy: Work more effectively with professional investors, build a st…
- Birthday Surprise Edition | Today with Jared James Ep. 117
On this episode, Jared is surprised by some special guests and they talk NAR spending, succeeding as an entrepreneur, Mike Tyson and so much more! Our Partners Privy: Work more effectively with professional investors, build a steady flow o…
- Post Election Coverage and What it Means for Housing and More | Today with Jared James Ep. 116
On this episode, we take a deep dive into the US election results and what they could potentially mean for the housing market. We also talk about Amazon requiring employees to come back to the office and so much more! Our Partners Privy: W…
- How to Stop Living for Others & When's the Best Time to Buy a Home | Today with Jared James Ep. 115
On this episode we talk all things clear cooperation, MLS' going private, when's the best time to buy and take a deep dive into life, divorce and how to stop living for other people's expectation of you. Our Partners Privy: Work more effec…
- Realizing the Lifetime Value of the Client | Today with Jared James Ep. 114
On this episode Jared sits down with Sheila Reddy, Byron Lazine and Linda James to discuss the lifetime value of the client and have some fun convo at the same time. Our Partners Privy: Work more effectively with professional investors, bu…
- MLS' Going Private, Managing Your Money and More | Today with Jared James Ep. 113
On this episode we talk about the VP debate, your finances and sale of MLS' to private entities. Our Partners Privy: Work more effectively with professional investors, build a steady flow of leads, and secure a more stable stream of commis…
- The Role That Ego Plays in Success | Today with Jared James Ep. 112
On this episode, I sit down with Linda James and do a post Advance recap and talk about the role ego plays in success among other things. Our Partners Privy: Work more effectively with professional investors, build a steady flow of leads,…
- Don't Confuse Corruption with Disruption | Today with Jared James Ep. 111
On this episode we talk in depth about the lead plaintiff in the biggest anti-trust case in the history of real estate, now launching a competing start up that leverages the new rules he forced on the industry. It's not too late to get tic…
- My Thoughts on the NAR CEO, Ketchmark Saying He's Watching Us and a Zillow Super App | Today with Jared James Ep. 110
On this episode I sit down with Linda James to talk about important matters ranging from the permanent installment of NAR CEO Nykia Wright, Michael Ketchmark saying he's watching us and ready to make examples of people, Zillows new Super A…
- Realtors Fight Back and Sue NAR and So Much More| Today with Jared James Ep. 109
On this episode we talk about the recent class action lawsuit brought against NAR by their own membership and so much more.
- The Real Estate Industry Will Look Different in 6 Months | Today with Jared James Ep. 108
In this episode, we discuss how compensation is going to evolve, what effect this will have on buyers and sellers and much more. There's still time to get tickets to the 2024 Jared James Advance September 19th and 20th in Orlando Florida -…
- Politics Run Rampant, Decoupling of Commissions, Howard Hanna Pivots and So Much More | Today with Jared James Ep. 107
On this episode we tackle the current political climate and break down all of the noise surrounding the decoupling of commissions and what it means for the real estate industry. We also take a deeper dive into the potential 5% cap on renta…
- Social Media is Modern Day Marketing | Today with Jared James Ep. 106
On the episode Jared takes a deep dive into social media and what you could be doing to get better at it. If you are in business for yourself, you can't afford to not be a master at the best and most effective way to be visible to prospect…
- Stores are Closing, Compensation Apparently Doesn't Matter and Microsoft Goes Rogue | Today with Jared James Ep. 105
On this episode, Jared talks about so many of the national chains that are closing for food, how crazy people get during an election season, NAR's belief about compensation being irrelevant, what was Microsoft thinking and so much more!
- Happy Grasshopper Founder & CEO Dan Stewart | Today With Jared James Ep. 104
On this episode, Jared sits down with Happy Grasshopper CEO and founder Dan Stewart to talk about his entrepreneurial journey. From starting seven companies and managing over 37 million contacts in the real estate industry today, this is a…
- The DOJ's Continued Assault on Realtors and Transparency | Today With Jared James Ep. 103
On this episode, we talk about the DOJ's continued ignorance concerning the real estate industry, whether relationships are really 50/50 and what I learned doing my first 100 podcast episodes.
- More Settlements and Mergers in Real Estate and So Much More | Today With Jared James Ep. 102
On this episode, we cover the astronomical amount that Home Services settled for, what's really happening in the real estate industry, why we will see many more mergers and acquisitions of mid-size real estate companies and so much more.
- Jim Bergers | Today With Jared James Ep. 101
On this episode, Jared sits down with long-time friend Jim Bergers to talk about his beginnings and journey as a real estate investor and how that led him into other investments as well. Be prepared to laugh and learn something at the same…
- NAR President Kevin Sears | Today With Jared James Ep. 100
On this episode Jared sits down with Kevin Sears, the President of the National Association of Realtors, to talk about the recent $418 million settlement, what it means for brokers and Realtors and so much more. And oh yeah... Jared makes…
- DOJ Interferes with Real Estate and More | Today With Jared James Ep. 99
On this episode, we talk about the Dept. of Justice recently interfering with the real estate industry, what it all means and so much more.
- Linda Yacoub: Commission Lawsuits, What's Going On at NAR and More | Today With Jared James Ep. 98
On this episode, Linda and I are named newsmakers in the industry, we discuss the commission lawsuits and how pros are handling them with consumers, NAR pulls their new video within an hour and so much more.
- 9 Rules for 2024 for a Better Life and Business | Today With Jared James Ep. 97
On this episode, Jared talks about the 9 rules to follow in the coming year for a better life and business and even discusses the recent news on home prices and forecasts for the real estate market.