It's hard to start companies, it's difficult to lead, and we all have moments where we are convinced everyone else has it pulled together and that we must be the only sucker in the room. This is a place for those stories and that kind of honesty. Honest, human stories from the front lines of startup life. The more we are real with one another, the more we are each able to normalize the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial experience. And the more we can each quiet our inner voices of self-cr ...
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“Learn how acclaimed writers keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid writer’s block.” Each week, host Kelton Reid chats with guests like Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah, on life after becoming a laureate; #1 New York Times bestselling author, Emily Henry on her past life as a YA mid-lister; Celebrated author, Walter Mosley, on his conflicted feelings after winning a National Book Award; NY Times bestselling author, Lisa Scottoline, on what she learned from literary lion Phili ...
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The transition between administrations in Washington, D.C., and the global effort to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic provide the opportunity to reassess U.S.-China relations and whether our two nations might reclaim common ground for building a more productive partnership. This podcast—a public extension of Drake University Professor David Skidmore’s Spring 2021 course on U.S.-China relations—will gather insights from diplomats, scholars, journalists, businesspeople, and others involved in th ...
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News and perspectives from the Illinois REALTORS® state association including the Illinois real estate market, legislation, education, ethics and member insights on Illinois real estate issues.
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Welcome to The Peg Doesn’t Fit – the podcast that brings you the changemakers in education. Tune in to hear from educational leaders who aren’t content with the status quo educational model, and are blazing their own path.
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How NY Times Bestselling Author Hanif Abdurraqib Writes
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33:48New York Times bestselling author Hanif Abdurraqib spoke to me about taking a leap of faith, the tentpoles of his writing practice, and his recent NBCC award-winning THERE’S ALWAYS THIS YEAR: On Basketball and Ascension. Hanif Abdurraqib is a lauded New York Times bestselling author, recent Winner of the NBCC Award for criticism, and a finalist for…
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How NY Times Bestselling Author Laura Munson Writes
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55:13New York Times bestselling author Laura Munson spoke to me about her acclaimed writing retreats, building a bridge to readers, and bringing wonder back into our lives with her latest THE WILD WHY. Laura Munson is the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of the novel Willa’s Grove and the memoir This Is Not The Story You T…
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The Boom Team Podcast LIVE at the REconnect Conference with Jeff Baker & Debbie Prodehl!
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32:46The 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 ove…
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How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Tomi Adeyemi Writes: Redux
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33:38#1 New York Times bestselling author, Tomi Adeyemi, spoke to me about the film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone, her evolution as a writer, and the final book in her Orisha trilogy, Children of Anguish and Anarchy. Tomi Adeyemi is the #1 New York Times bestselling, Hugo and Nebula award-winning novelist and screenwriter who was named one of…
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How Acclaimed Debut Novelist Emily Everett Writes
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37:39Acclaimed debut novelist Emily Everett spoke to me about finding a writing community, impostor syndrome, setting aside self-doubt, and her literary debut, ALL THAT LIFE CAN AFFORD. Emily Everett is a writer and the managing editor of The Common, a literary magazine based at Amherst College. Her debut novel All That Life Can Afford, is the Reese’s B…
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How Award-Winning Writer & Producer Arvind Ethan David Writes
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37:26Award-winning writer and producer Arvind Ethan David spoke to me about making sh*t up for a living, late bloomers, and adapting RAYMOND CHANDLER’S TROUBLE IS MY BUSINESS into a graphic novel. Arvind Ethan David is the Stoker Award-nominated graphic novelist who has also written chart-topping Audiodramas (The Crimes of Dorian Gray, Earworms), televi…
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How Founding Editor of the LA Review of Books Tom Lutz Writes: Part One - Redux
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52:42Award-winning author, founder, and editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Review of Books, Tom Lutz, took a timeout to talk with me about his early years as a literary ne'er-do-well, what it's like to hang out with your heroes, and why you can assume every writer is faking it just a little bit. "Writing has never felt like a chore to me. It always feel…
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How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Susannah Cahalan Writes
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38:15#1 New York Times bestselling author, Susannah Cahalan, spoke to me about her writing process, witch candles, and stepping into the shoes of psychedelic pioneer Rosemary Woodruff Leary in her new biography THE ACID QUEEN. Susannah Cahalan is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and public speaker. Her first book, Brain on Fire, has s…
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How NY Times Bestselling Author Emma Knight Writes
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34:09New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and entrepreneur Emma Knight spoke to me about finding the courage to write fiction, the Loch Ness Monster of motherhood, and her breakout debut novel The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus. Emma Knight is an author, journalist, Co-Founder and Head of Brand at Greenhouse, an award-winning organic beverag…
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Illinois REALTORS® Celebrate Overwhelming Election Night Successes
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18:43Today on the podcast we welcome Illinois REALTORS® Senior Director of Advocacy Programs Gideon Blustein and Director of Local Advocacy Tom Benedetto to talk about the results of the April 1 Consolidated Election. They outline how wins in the local and municipal elections showed the value of our REALTOR® advocacy efforts by electing REALTOR® champio…
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How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Carley Fortune Writes - Redux
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35:42#1 New York Times bestselling author, Carley Fortune, spoke to me about her storied career as a journalist, writing a breakout hit in just four months, and her latest novel, MEET ME AT THE LAKE. Carley Fortune is an award-winning Canadian journalist and the #1 New York Times and #1 Globe and Mail bestselling author of Meet Me at the Lake and Every …
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Empower Your Voice at YPN w/ Ethan Nagar & David Ferrel Jr.
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14:50Today on the podcast we're welcoming the chair and vice chair of the YPN Advisory Group, Ethan Nagar and David Ferrel Jr., to talk about the upcoming YPN Event The Road To Leadership & Advocacy: Empowering Your Voice taking place as a part of Capitol Conference 2025. This session is designed to equip you with essential qualities and practical skill…
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How Acclaimed Debut Novelist Jeanette Horn Writes
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34:46Acclaimed debut novelist and award-winning poet Jeanette Horn spoke to me about writing experimental poetry, getting a fateful call from the Iowa Writer’s Workshop, and the magical realism in her debut novel PLAY, WITH KNIVES. Jeanette Horn is an Iowa Writers' Workshop MFA program graduate and was a Maytag Fellow. Her debut novel, Play, With Knives…
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REconnect This Spring w/ Jean Lewis & Young Brockhouse
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10:47This week on the podcast we welcome Jean Lewis, chair of Illinois REALTORS® Spring Conference Working Group, and Young Brockhouse, Illinois REALTORS® vice president of professional development to talk all about the REconnect Conference & Marketplace taking place in Collinsville on May 13 and 14By Illinois Realtors®
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How Award-Winning Journo & The Atlantic Writer Olga Khazan Writes
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34:44Award-winning journalist and The Atlantic staff writer Olga Khazan spoke to me about the worst way to launch a book, writing long-form watchdog journalism, and her latest ME, BUT BETTER, The Science and Promise of Personality Change. Olga Khazan is a staff writer for The Atlantic – covering science, health, and psychology for more than a decade – a…
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Bonus: Matt Haig Reads an Excerpt from 'The Midnight Library' on Storybound - Redux
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31:39Matt Haig reads an excerpt from The Midnight Library, backed by an original Storybound remix with Robert Wynia, and sound design and arrangement by Jude Brewer. Robert Wynia is a founding member of the Portland band Floater. Known for their progressive concept albums, Floater is famous for incorporating stylized storytelling. Wynia also releases mu…
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This week on the podcast we're bringing back our awesome Legal Hotline Attorney Vicki Munson for the monthly report of what's #HotOnTheHotline! Vicki takes all the calls that comes in to the hotline and as such has a unique read of what's on the minds of you, our members. On this episode we discuss the legality of prospective buyers taking photos a…
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How NY Times Bestselling Author Matt Haig Writes - Redux
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41:05Internationally bestselling author, Matt Haig, spoke with me about how the novelist became an accidental "mental health expert," why writers need resilience, and the process behind The Midnight Library. "The only reader you're ever going to truly know ... is yourself." – Matt Haig Matt is the author of 20 books, including the #1 bestselling memoir …
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How Bestselling Author & Literary Agent Betsy Lerner Writes
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38:22Bestselling author and literary agent Betsy Lerner spoke with me about being a “late bloomer,” what 35 years in publishing has taught her, and portraying mental illness in her debut novel SHRED SISTERS. Betsy Lerner is the author of the popular advice book to writers, The Forest for the Trees, and the memoirs Food and Loathing and The Bridge Ladies…
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Addressing The State's Housing Affordability Crisis w/ Jim Clayton
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8:42This week on the podcast, you might have seen Governor Pritzker’s recent State of the State address delivered to the general assembly on February 20th. In this address the governor specifically called out the current need for more housing in the state. Here to talk to us a bit more about what we’re doing to work with lawmakers to make it a reality,…
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How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Ernest Cline Writes: Part Two - Redux
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32:30#1 New York Times bestselling novelist and screenwriter, Ernest Cline, spoke to me about what inspired him to become a novelist, the success of Ready Player One, and his love letter to Austin, Texas, the mostly true tall tale BRIDGE TO BAT CITY. Ernest Cline is the bestselling author of Ready Player One, Ready Player Two, and Armada, and co-screenw…
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How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Ernest Cline Writes: Part One - Redux
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30:02#1 New York Times bestselling novelist and screenwriter, Ernest Cline, spoke to me about what inspired him to become a novelist, the success of Ready Player One, and his love letter to Austin, Texas, the mostly true tall tale BRIDGE TO BAT CITY. Ernest Cline is the bestselling author of Ready Player One, Ready Player Two, and Armada, and co-screenw…
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Tommy Choi & Jeff Baker on HousingWire's Trending Podcast
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How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Marissa Meyer Writes
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34:44#1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer spoke with me about cutting her teeth on fanfiction, working briefly in publishing, and THE HAPPY WRITER, a guide to writing with less stress and more JOY. Marissa Meyer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, Heartless, The Renegades Trilogy, and Instant Karma, as well…
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How Psychology and Neuroscience Prof. Kurt Gray Writes
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34:20Psychology and Neuroscience Professor Kurt Gray spoke with me about the timely release, and inspiration behind his latest book OUTRAGED: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground. Kurt Gray is a Professor in Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he directs the Deepest Beli…
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How #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Robert Crais Writes: Part Two
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33:53Award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Robert Crais, returns to talk with me about the destruction of the recent LA fires, writing “enlightened” crime fiction, and the 20th in his Elvis Cole and Joe Pike series THE BIG EMPTY. Robert Crais is the author of 24 novels, 20 featuring private investigator Elvis Cole and his laconic ex-co…
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How #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Robert Crais Writes: Part One - Redux
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31:26NOTE: Preface to Part Two of this prescient interview with a master of the craft: “[Crais is] an enlightened crime writer.”—New York Times Book Review Award-winning and #1 NY Times bestselling author, Robert Crais, spoke to me about breathing life into the ur detective novel, the legacy of Raymond Chandler, his love of LA, and his latest, "Racing t…
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Get CE on New Practices in 2025 at REengage Winter Conference
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10:29This week on the podcast we're quickly approaching the REengage Winter Conference to help you get you 2025 kicked off with energy! As with our 2024 gatherings we're once again offering Continuing Education courses and we're thrilled to have Lynn Madison once again gracing our stage to teach a 2 hour course on The New Normal: Turning Negotiations In…
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How NY Times Bestselling Author L.M. Elliott Writes
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39:38New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist L.M. Elliott spoke with me about the heyday of magazine writing and new journalism, why research tells her what to write, and her latest novel TRUTH, LIES, AND THE QUESTIONS IN BETWEEN. L.M. Elliott (who also writes as Laura Elliot) was an award-winning magazine journalist for 20 years …
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What the Tik Tok Ban Means To You & More Legal Updates w/ Betsy Urbance
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22:49This week on the podcast we're welcoming back Illinois REALTORS® General Counsel and VP of Legal Services Betsy Urbance to give some vital and quickly-shifting legal updates that pertain to the Real Estate world. The Supreme Court heard arguments about the upcoming ban on TikTok and on the reporting requirements for LLC's to the FINSEN department o…
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How Award-Winning TV Writer & Novelist Georgia Jeffries Writes
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49:48Award-winning TV writer/producer turned novelist Georgia Jeffries spoke with me about why Cagney and Lacey was her film school, teaching screenwriting at USC, and the ghosts, grief, and grievance in her debut novel THE YOUNGER GIRL. Georgia Jeffries is the Emmy-nominated TV writer/producer who became the first individual female screenwriter to earn…
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5 MORE REASONS to Attend REengage Winter Conference
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7:54Happy new year everyone! We're kicking off the brand new year by drawing your attention to the quickly approaching REengage Winter Conference taking place January 27-30 in Bloomington-Normal. This conference is a MUST-ATTEND event for realtors, brokers, appraisers, new agents and everyone in between to make sure you start off the year right and hit…
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A new year means a slew of new laws that are going into effect and many that pertain to the day-to-day dealings within the Real Estate Industry. It's once again time for our Associate General Counsel Matt Rentschler to give a comprehensive rundown of all of these new laws and what they mean to your businesses. From updates to RELA, new laws about F…
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How NY Times Bestselling Author Ann Napolitano Writes: Redux
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46:41NOTE: Repost of our second most popular episode of the year, Happy Holidays! New York Times bestselling author, Ann Napolitano, spoke with me about overcoming rejection early on, how grief transformed her writing process, and getting that fateful call from Oprah about Hello Beautiful. Ann Napolitano is the New York Times bestselling author of Hello…
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Illinois 30 Under 30 National Honorees 2024 w/ Guest Host Matt Silver
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26:25Happy holidays Illinois REALTORS®! Today our holiday gift to you focuses on the success of three Illinois recipients of NAR REALTOR® Magazine’s 30 Under 30 class for 2024. Join us as we celebrate Brandon Blankenship of Keller Williams Premiere Properties in Wheaton, Viktoriia Kovel of Keller Williams Pinnacle in O’Fallon and Melanie Miller of Kelle…
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How to Finish the First Draft of Anything with Jeff Goins: Redux
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43:35NOTE: Repost of our most popular episode of the year by far, enjoy! Bestselling author, podcaster, blogger, speaker, and my friend Jeff Goins, brought me along on a creative journey not too long ago called Hey, Creator! and it was some of the most fun I’ve had as a podcast producer. Here’s an episode from the last season we did together titled “How…
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The Fight For Property Rights In Freeport w/ Neeley Erickson and Ashley Heilman
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18:04On this week's episode we welcome two guests to talk about an important part of REALTOR® advocacy that could fly under your radar unless the community you live in or work in is directly affected. Of course, we're talking about local advocacy and the critical role it plays in your business, in the real estate market and defending the rights of priva…
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How NY Times Bestselling Author Penn Cole Writes
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42:47New York Times bestselling author Penn Cole spoke with me about her past life as an attorney, living in Paris, how she became a breakout hybrid author, and book #2 in the Kindred’s Curse saga: GLOW OF THE EVERFLAME. Penn Cole is an internationally bestselling author whose debut series, The Kindred’s Curse Saga, became a BookTok and Bookstagram sens…
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Betsy Urbance: 5 Reasons To Use Buyer Broker Agreements
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11:13On this week's episode of the podcast we’re bringing you a message from Betsy Urbance, the General Counsel and VP of Legal Services for your Illinois REALTORS®. With the NAR Lawsuit settlement getting final approval from the overseeing judge, the practice changes the we have been adhering to since August will now officially be the standard. Still, …
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How PEN/Bellwether Award-Winner Fabienne Josaphat Writes
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35:28PEN/Bellwether winner Fabienne Josaphat spoke with me about being born into storytelling, writing socially engaged fiction, and the revolution and injustice at the center of her new novel KINGDOM OF NO TOMORROW. Fabienne Josaphat was born and raised in Haiti, and graduated with an MFA in Creative Writing from Florida International University. Her s…
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Tommy Choi Gives Industry Update on WGN Radio
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17:48This week on the podcast we're bringing you the full audio of our 2025 President Tommy Choi appearing on the HOUSESMARTS Radio Show hosted by Lou Manfredini and carried on WGN Radio. In this conversation Tommy talks about the ramifications of the NAR Lawsuit getting final approval of the settlement agreement from earlier this year, how the practice…
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14 Timeless Storytelling Principles with Author Douglas Vigliotti: Part One
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53:44Polymath and author of ARISTOTLE FOR NOVELISTS Douglas Vigliotti spoke with me about the outsized influence of Poetics on storytelling, why a well-told story is so cathartic, and the three big questions every writer must answer. Douglas Vigliotti is the author of four non-fiction and fiction books, including Tom Collins: A ‘Slightly Crooked’ Novel.…
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Real-Life Story of Avoiding Vacant Property Scams
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How NY Times Bestselling Author Christina Lynch Writes
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38:53New York Times bestselling author Christina Lynch spoke with me about working with Harvard pal Conan O’Brien, gang writing for TV, her nom de plume, and her new novel, PONY CONFIDENTIAL, featuring a grumpy pony. Christina Lynch is the author of Sally Brady's Italian Adventure, The Italian Party, and – under the pen name Magnus Flyte – co-author of …
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Ethical and Empathetic Investing with Shripriya Mahesh
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51:11Shripriya Mahesh (founding partner at Spero Ventures) and I explore the mental elements of going after big missions through the lens of her work at Spero and her early-career role as the head of product for Ebay. Shripriya is a brilliant investor who cares deeply about the founders she supports and the impact her fund has on the wellbeing of our pl…
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How Award-Winning & Bestselling Author A.M. Homes Writes: Redux
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34:31Note: I revisited a chat with the soothsayer A.M. Homes from 2022. Bestselling, award-winning author A.M. Homes, spoke to me about getting sued by J.D. Salinger, the irony of winning the Women's Prize for Fiction, and her latest "The Unfolding." A.M. Homes is a TV producer, art critic, and the author of 13 books, including the bestselling memoir Th…
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Election Recap and Veto Session Preview w/ Jimmy Clayton
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31:11This week on the podcast we welcome back Jimmy Clayton to give an election recap and preview the Veto Session in November.By Illinois Realtors®
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How 'It's Always Sunny' Creator and Star Rob McElhenney Writes: Redux
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39:29Note: I revisited a chat with multi-hyphenate Rob McElhenney from 2020. The writer, producer, and actor best known for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Rob McElhenney, took a timeout during the apocalypse to rap with me about how he runs his writer's room, his humble beginnings and admiration for the great TV comedies, and his advice for aspiring…
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Continuing To Grow As A REALTOR® w/ Michael D. Oldenettel
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12:31This week on the podcast we welcome guest host Young Brockhouse, Illinois REALTORS® Vice President of Professional Development. Young hosts a special episode with longtime central Illinois REALTOR® Michael D. Oldenettel. Michael is the designated managing broker of the Real Estate Group in Springfield, but many of you may have met him through his s…
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