1232: This 22-Year-Old Solo Agent Closed 73 Deals! – Isacc Lightbourn

22-year-old Isacc Lightbourn is absolutely crushing it in El Paso’s highly competitive real estate market. Not only has he closed 73 transactions as a solo agent, he’s done it without paying a dime for real estate leads. In today’s show, Isacc shares several strategies for generating free leads, including an in-depth breakdown of the formula he follows to produce viral home-tour videos with just an iPhone. Shelby and Isacc also discuss the mindset young Realtors need in order to succeed, how to get business from builders, and the best way to learn real estate fast. Read More

1231: How Any Agent Can Transition Into Luxury With Michael Altneu

Did you know that you can make MORE money selling LESS real estate? Luxury expert Michael Altneu joins us today to explain how any agent can double or triple their income, all while closing fewer real estate deals. Michael is the vice president of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and has nearly two decades of experience in the industry. Here, he shares what it takes to break into luxury sales, including where to find clients and how to craft a brand that attracts ultra-wealthy homeowners. Michael and Shelby also discuss the ways in which comping luxury properties differs from comping standard single-family homes, why days on market doesn’t matter in the luxury space, and more. Read More

1230: Glennda Baker: The Queen of Real Estate Video’s Guide to Viral Content

Today’s guest, Glennda Baker, is known as the Queen of Real Estate Video. Her viral real estate videos have earned her a combined audience of more than one million followers on Instagram and TikTok. In this interview, she shares the simple formula she follows to create content that generates hundreds of thousands of views and brings in countless new clients. Glennda also offers advice to new real estate agents and discusses the biggest problem with the real estate industry: its extremely low barrier to entry. Other topics touched on in this episode include client appreciation, communicating value, and gaining competence. Read More

1229: Real Estate Agents: Stop Complaining and Start Executing – Matt Chick

Yes, it’s harder to sell real estate right now, but complaining isn’t going to do you or your business any favors. On today’s podcast with Matt Chick, we dish out some tough love to agents before offering several tips for getting deals done now. Matt also outlines a simple strategy for getting sellers to sign with you on the spot. Other topics touched on in this podcast include real estate scripts, follow up, and why morning routines are a waste of time. Read More

1228: How to Combine Your Passions With Your Real Estate Profession – Andres Bustamante

Are you hating life as a real estate agent? If so, you need to hear today’s interview with Austin-based Realtor Andres Bustamante. Andres found the perfect way to mix his passions with his real estate profession. As a result, he’s crushing it in his sales career and enjoying the grind. Listen and learn how to spice up your sales strategies, what to focus on in your social media content, and why a fear of public speaking could be holding you back from helping more clients. Read More

1227: ESSENTIAL Tech Tools and Marketing Tactics for Real Estate Agents in 2024 – Marie Lee

What’s working for real estate agents when it comes to social media marketing in 2024? Today’s guest, Marie Lee, has cracked the code on converting content consumers into clients. In fact, 70 percent of the $14 million she closed last year came to her via Instagram! Listen and learn Marie’s exact social media marketing strategies, the seven tech tools she relies on, and how to help Instagram’s algorithm help you. Read More

1226: Getting Sales by Giving Back With Real Estate Veteran Ginger Walker

Want to do more for your community and get more real estate business as a result? Listen to today’s podcast with Ginger Walker and hear how she wins new clients while supporting meaningful causes in her community. In addition to events, Ginger covers donation drives, charitable contributions, and more. Plus, Shelby and Ginger discuss marketing, branding, and why you should never rely solely on social platforms for client communication. Read More

1225: David Greene: What the NAR Rulings Mean for Your Real Estate Business

What do the recent NAR rulings mean for your real estate business? Catch today’s podcast with BiggerPockets’ David Greene and Aaron Amuchastegui to find out! David and Aaron share their thoughts on how the industry will change, especially for buyer’s agents. Plus, we offer strategies and scripts for protecting buy-side commissions, speculate on which brokerages are in BIG trouble, and more. Listeners will also learn how listing agents and lenders can step up to save the industry. Read More
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Podcast Hosts

Aaron Amuchastegui

Podcast Host and Owner
Aaron has experienced some of life's lowest lows and highest highs. In the past 10 years, Aaron has started several companies and led them to success. He's also bought and sold more than 700 homes nationwide. As Aaron says, he's gone from "being broke to being blessed." On the Real Estate Rockstars Podcast, he's hoping to drive others to succeed by sharing guests' inspiring stories.

Shelby Johnson

Podcast Host
Shelby served in the Army for 6 years and got out as a Captain in the beginning of 2018 to dive into real estate full time as both a broker & investor. Out the gate, she was recognized as the Keller Williams Rookie of the Year for all of North & South Carolina with 48 transactions closed. She moved on to create a traditional team, Five Pillars Realty Group, which closed 500+ transactions in the first 2.5 years.