Welcome to The Single Mom Society—an inspiring community of single moms who keep it 100 about the raw truths of raising kids alone. Every day we remain fiercely committed to parenting our children while simultaneously dealing with constant deadbeat dad nonsense. But they no longer control us, so here we will both laugh at and learn about their behavior via comedy, powerful conversations and expert insights. So tune in, laugh, cry, learn and, best of all get empowered. It's time to rewrite yo ...
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Maria Quattrone, a leader in real estate with over 21 years of experience, is the driving force behind Maria Quattrone & Associates in Philadelphia. Her passion goes beyond selling homes; she’s dedicated to helping others succeed. Through her 'Rise in Real Estate' training program and the "Be the Solution" podcast, Maria shares her expertise, inspiring professionals and entrepreneurs to excel. With over 3,400 properties sold, Maria's success is evident, but her true mission is to empower oth ...
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Why I Moved My Brokerage to LPT Realty: Maria Quattrone on Growth, Listings, and Building a National Real Estate Brand (with Sharra Mercer)
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35:12In this special episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone is joined by Sharra Mercer of the Gary Mercer Team at LPT Realty for an open, transparent conversation about why Maria made the move to LPT Realty and what this transition means for her team, her agents, and her long-term vision. This is not a sales pitch. It’s a real conv…
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Create Real Estate Leads on Demand: How to Create Opportunities Instead of Waiting for the Phone to Ring (with Matt Muscat)
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33:00In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Matt Muscat, Marketing Director at Treadstone and a real estate marketing strategist who has worked with 3,500+ real estate agents across the country. This conversation is a deep dive into how real estate agents can generate leads consistently, even in slower market…
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Connection, Character, and Consistency: Jennifer King’s Blueprint for Longevity
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49:45In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, Maria interviews longtime friend and 25-year real estate veteran Jennifer King, one of Lancaster, PA’s most respected leaders. Jennifer has built her business entirely on repeat and referral, navigating market shifts, competing with cash-heavy out-of-town buyers, and mastering the art of relationship-…
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Mindset, Grit, and Conversations: Jo Ferraro’s Formula for 2026 Success
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41:44In this Be The Solution episode, Maria sits down with Jo Ferraro, a powerhouse real estate leader who has served South Central Wisconsin since 1999 and ranks in the top 1% nationally for real estate professionals. With over two decades of leadership, grit, and mastery, Jo shares what it really takes to succeed in a shifting, skill-based marketplace…
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Doing the Work: How Britt McLaughlin Built a Real Estate Powerhouse from Scratch
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43:02In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, Maria interviews Britt McLaughlin, founder of She Moves Philly, who went from tech operations to building a thriving real estate business known for systems, excellence, and grit. Britt shares how she started from zero, built her brand through rentals, and eventually managed the lease-up of a 250-unit …
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Creative Financing Solutions with Caleb Christopher
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28:56In this powerful new episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Caleb Christopher, founder of Creative TC, a national consulting company specializing in creative financing and complex non-traditional real estate deals. Caleb handles the “weird stuff” in real estate — creative structures like Subject-To, Hybrid Finan…
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Building a Business Around Relationships with Simon Westfall-Kwong
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33:56In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, Maria Quattrone welcomes Simon Westfall-Kwong, CEO and Team Leader of the LuxeLife Group in North Jersey. Simon shares how he built one of the most admired real estate relationship systems in the region — his SOI Playbook — focused on authentic connection, consistent communication, and community-drive…
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Conversations Create Commissions: Prospecting, Skills, and Consistency with Jeff Quintin
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34:58This morning, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my longtime friend and industry legend, Jeff Quintin, CEO of The Quintin Group. Jeff and I go way back—over two decades of friendship, competition, and growth in this wild business of real estate. In this episode, we dive into what’s really working in today’s market, what’s always worked, and ho…
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From Socks To Sales: Building A Real Estate Routine That Works with Tim Garrity
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42:14On this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and industry peer, Tim Garrity—a Philly real estate leader known for relentless consistency, content-driven marketing, and building a business that serves both his clients and his life. We dig into the habits that actually move the needle (hello, 5 AM start times and “eat the frog”), why consisten…
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Survive, Then Thrive: Adaptability, Leadership & Philly Real Estate with Chris Somers
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38:23I sat down with my longtime friend (and friendly competitor) Chris Somers, CEO of The Somers Team. We’ve both been in this wild real estate world for 22 years, and today we went straight at it—adaptability, leadership, and getting deals to the finish line when the market isn’t giving anyone freebies. I opened with a line that anchors me: “The most …
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Smash the Mold: Reinventing Real Estate with Kevelyn Guzman
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41:56In this dynamic episode of Be the Solution, host Maria Quattrone sits down with powerhouse real estate leader Kevelyn Guzman, a woman who's not only reshaped how brokerages operate—but how leaders lead. As Regional Vice President at Coldwell Banker Warburg, Kevelyn has spent more than two decades building innovative, people-first solutions for New …
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From Burnout to Boundless: Craig Lerch on Reinventing a Real Estate Life
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55:05What happens when the name on the door stops feeling like success and starts feeling like a cage? Craig Lurch, a Philadelphia real estate veteran and son of a broker, tells the raw story of smashing his “snow globe”—leaving his own brokerage, confronting ego, and rebuilding a career around three simple funnels: change lives, make money, have fun. I…
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What if the “how” isn’t the hurdle, but your ego is?
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41:28What if your clients didn’t need you in the room to feel fully served? We sit down with Guillermo Salas—born and raised in Philly, now raising four kids in Madrid—to unpack how he moved abroad, kept his real estate business thriving, and actually got closer to the life he wanted. The surprise isn’t that remote real estate works; it’s that leading w…
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Home Inspection Secrets That Can Save Your Next Deal with Corwin Jackson
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23:29Ever wonder what's really happening during those crucial hours of a home inspection? In our eye-opening conversation with returning guest Corwin Jackson, we pull back the curtain on this pivotal moment in the real estate transaction that can make or break a deal. Corwin dismantles the common misconception that home inspectors are "deal killers," ex…
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Dial, Grind, Close: How Robin Martin Brute-Forced His Way to Success
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35:36What if the answer you've been searching for is simply putting in the work? That's the powerful message Robin Martin, leader of Premier Home Team at Keller Williams, shares in this compelling conversation about persistence, discipline, and accountability in real estate. Drawing from his background as a college track coach, Robin reveals how he "bru…
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The Power of Discipline and Relentlessness: Michelle Berman - Mikel's Journey
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47:31What if the question that annoyed you throughout childhood became the guiding principle for your success? For Michelle Berman-Mikel, founder of Beyond the Method, her father's persistent question after every swim meet—"Was that the best you could do today?"—transformed from a frustrating interrogation into the cornerstone of her business philosophy…
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Building Your Real Estate Empire One Relationship at a Time
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25:45The secret to lasting success in real estate isn't found in flashy marketing campaigns or viral social media strategies—it's built one meaningful relationship at a time. Broker Gina Romano reveals how this philosophy has fueled her 21-year career during a candid conversation with Maria Quattrone on the Be the Solution podcast. "In relationships, th…
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Life by Design: Overcoming Fear and Living with Purpose
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54:40What does it truly mean to live life by design? In this powerful conversation with returning guest Dan Zytowski, we explore the transformative philosophy that "life begins when you step outside your comfort zone." Dan shares his journey from being a self-described "depressed millionaire" flipping houses to creating a life centered on purpose, prese…
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Harnessing Fear, Honoring Culture: Jay Doran on Self-Mastery and Building Vision-Driven Businesses
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42:31What would you attempt if you knew you couldn't fail? This question lies at the heart of entrepreneurship, where fear often becomes the invisible barrier between where we are and where we want to be. Jay Doran, culture expert and founder of Culture Matters, takes us on a journey through the complex relationship between fear and organizational cultu…
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From Real Estate to Soul Coach: Jennifer Maher's Journey of Transformation
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33:05Jennifer Maher's return to the Be The Solution podcast takes us on a profound journey from her days as a real estate professional to her current calling as a soulful prosperity coach. What begins as a conversation about Buddhist philosophy—Jennifer reveals she's an ordained Buddhist priest—quickly evolves into a masterclass on personal transformati…
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Revamp365: The Software Revolutionizing Real Estate Investment
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31:37Drew Farnese's journey from flipping houses to creating revolutionary real estate investment software reveals how mindset shapes business success. After years of manually analyzing MLS data through Excel spreadsheets to find profitable investment properties, Drew transformed this process into Revamp365.ai – a platform that automatically evaluates t…
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When to Call the Short Sale Expert: Insights from Matt Merenoff
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31:49Uncovering the truth about today's real estate market reveals a surprising reality: short sales didn't disappear after COVID - they're hiding in plain sight. Matthew Marinoff of Real Estate Recovery Group returns to the Be the Solution podcast to shatter common misconceptions and expose the current landscape of distressed properties. Drawing on two…
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When You Stop Trying So Hard, Magic Happens
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38:34What if the key to real estate success isn't working harder, but shifting your energy? That transformative question lies at the heart of this eye-opening conversation with veteran Philadelphia real estate professional Janice Bensock. Drawing on 21 years of industry experience, Janice shares her remarkable journey from operating in constant "doing m…
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Mastering the Open House: Persistence, People, and the Path to Real Estate Success
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32:43Persistence is the vehicle that carries ambition to success. This powerful truth serves as the foundation for our conversation with Philadelphia real estate veteran Pam Rosser-Thistle, who has built a thriving business by mastering one fundamental activity: open houses. Pam conducts 50-75 open houses annually, revealing why they form the "top of th…
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Mastering the Art of Connection in Real Estate Success with Coach Lucy
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33:43What does it truly take to succeed in real estate? Coach Lucy reveals the answer isn't complicated, but it demands something many aren't willing to give: pure, unadulterated will. Coach Lucy joins Maria to share how her Winner's Wednesday Productivity Bootcamp is transforming real estate agents through a simple formula. Unlike typical networking ev…
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Missing 20% of Your Work Time Equals 2.4 Lost Months
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4:16Ever wonder why some sales professionals consistently hit their numbers while others struggle? The answer might be simpler than you think. Today I'm sharing a powerful realization from our morning success huddle that shocked my entire team. We've all had those days when picking up the phone feels impossible, but what's the real cost of giving in to…
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From Pebble to Avalanche: How AI Transforms Real Estate Business
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39:54Growth happens when you step outside your comfort zone—a principle perfectly exemplified by real estate innovators Stacie and Bruno as they pioneered AI integration into their business. What began as experimentation with new technologies evolved into a comprehensive system that now saves them 8-12 hours weekly while enhancing their digital presence…
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Health, Wealth, and the Lost Art of Conversation in Sales
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7:11Your health is your wealth, and what you do when you're not feeling your best reveals your true character and commitment to success. I'm sharing something controversial today, but it's a truth I've proven time and again: the foundation of every successful real estate transaction begins with a simple conversation. While scrolling through social medi…
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Work Works: Why Real Connections Drive Real Results
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7:11Ready for an uncomfortable truth about sales success? The most effective strategy isn't a fancy new technique or social media hack - it's simply doing the work. This candid conversation pulls back the curtain on what really drives results in real estate and sales professions. Your database holds gold. Those contacts from two, three, even four years…
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June 2025 - How to Have the Hottest Single Mom Summer
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24:35Welcome to the very first podcast episode from The Single Mom Society created exclusively in conjunction with our off-social media platform: www.single-mom-society.mn.co Welcome to the very first podcast episode from The Single Mom Society, created exclusively in conjunction with our off-social media platform: www.single-mom-society.mn.co This June…
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The Magic Formula Doesn't Exist: You Have to Do the Work
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8:34What does it truly mean to "be the solution" in your professional and personal life? Drawing from 31 years of experience in real estate sales, I share powerful insights about accountability and the unwavering commitment required for success. The journey starts with a simple personal challenge - 28 days without wine. But this experiment represents s…
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Post Malone Avoiding Child Support & Poonam Sharma on Living Lucky
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1:20:04What do Post Malone and your emotionally unavailable ex have in common? They're both masters of dodging child support - and are getting away with it. In this episode, I call out the BS happening in family court and pop culture, where millionaires manipulate the system while single moms are left holding the bag. Then I sit down with the brilliant Po…
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I'm terrified, but I'm doing it anyway—100 appointments in 31 days
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6:12Growth happens at the edges of comfort. That's the philosophy driving my most ambitious professional challenge yet—scheduling 100 real estate listing appointments in the month of March, more than doubling my previous record of 42 appointments in a single month. The vulnerability is palpable in my voice as I share this goal. I'm flushing, anxious, a…
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You Can't Control Results, But You Can Control Your Process
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4:18Ever feel like you're doing everything right but the results just aren't coming? That's because we're often looking in the wrong place. The real secret to success isn't in chasing outcomes—it's in perfecting your process. Through a revealing story about a $600,000 listing that faced multiple delays, I share why patient persistence matters more than…
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Vacation or Vocation? Choose Your Memorial Day Wisely
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2:32Deserve a long weekend off? That's the provocative question at the heart of this raw, unfiltered discussion about what it truly takes to succeed in business and real estate. The answer isn't simple. Those who've been consistently working hard, generating results, and building a strong pipeline of clients and deals have earned the right to enjoy som…
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Being the Solution Means Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be
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4:40"You will be paid in direct proportion to what you know that you give away." This powerful truth has transformed my approach to business and life, leading me to create over 2,100 videos—with 600 just in the last year and a half—all with the goal of sharing everything I know to help others succeed. The concept is beautifully simple: contribution is …
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Lovebombing - From Fairytale to Fallout With Stella Pierson
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49:43You tell your friends you finally met him. The one you've been searching for. No one's ever made you feel so adored, so seen, so special. He showers you with gifts, sweet words, and promises that feel like a fairytale come true. But just as fast as he appeared … he's gone. If you're lucky, he ghosts you. If you're not? You're left with a cold, crue…
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The Legacy of Determination: Why Winners Never Quit
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7:31"Winners never quit and quitters never win." These words form the foundation of a powerful reminder about our responsibility to persevere—not just for ourselves, but for those who came before us. The journey of our ancestors contains profound lessons about determination. They crossed oceans on lengthy voyages, often arriving with nothing but their …
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The Sunday Setup: Four Keys to a Productive Week
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2:44Ever find yourself standing in front of your closet each morning, wasting precious mental energy on what to wear? Or having that pointless back-and-forth conversation about dinner plans? These seemingly small decisions silently sabotage your productivity by depleting your decision-making reserves before you've tackled anything meaningful. This epis…
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Turning Property Nightmares into Dream Investments: Sheryl's Landlording Journey
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37:20Ever wondered what it takes to navigate Philadelphia's complex real estate landscape as a landlord? Sheryl Sitman, founder of Philadelphia Landlords Connect and Real Landlording, offers a refreshing perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing property owners in the City of Brotherly Love. Sheryl's journey began during the 2009 market dow…
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The Art of Bouncing Back: Handling Professional Rejection With Grace
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6:48Rejection doesn't discriminate – it visits all of us in real estate, but those who learn to handle it with grace find the path to lasting success. Today I'm pulling back the curtain on what rejection really looks like in the trenches of real estate prospecting. After making 55 phone calls, I experienced seven hang-ups from expired listings, an unpr…
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You are More than His Affair - with Shalon Barnett
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1:03:12Did he cheat on you? Yes, that is part of you, but you are so much more than his choices. This week, I sat down with the unstoppable Shalon Barnett—a single mom who faced heartbreak and betrayal when the man she loved tried to tear her down. But she never quit. With her daughter as her motivation, Shalon rose from the ashes and turned her pain into…
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Selling your home doesn't need to be a stressful, drawn-out process. The secret weapon smart sellers are using to outperform their competition? Home warranties. As a real estate professional who's helped countless clients navigate the selling process, I've seen firsthand how this simple tool creates multiple advantages. A home warranty gives your p…
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Are You Actually Living or Just Working Through Life?
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9:19Have you been putting off happiness in pursuit of success? Today's raw, unfiltered conversation tackles one of life's most dangerous patterns – postponing joy, connection, and rest in service of professional obligations. I open up about my shocking realization that I haven't taken a proper vacation in nearly two years, constantly deferring personal…
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Red Flags in Dating with Stephanie Lastella
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46:59This week on The Single Mom Society, I'm joined by Stephanie Lastella, The Date Profiler, to talk about the red flags we clearly see but choose to ignore. 🚩 Why do the most incredible women believe in men who haven't earned their trust? 🚩 How does trauma bonding get mistaken for love? 🚩 What are the sneaky tactics narcissists use to hook us in? Fro…
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The Work Behind Success: 31 Years of Professional Sales Experience
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6:16What does it truly take to succeed in real estate? During a powerful sales meeting with my team, we tackled the question of why we're selling real estate and what's blocking us from reaching our professional goals – the kind of goals that transform families and futures. I shared my personal 28-day wine-free challenge as more than just a health expe…
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Financial Readiness: The Missing Key to Successful Home Buying
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6:56Ready to buy a home this year? You need to get your financial house in order first. Many aspiring homeowners make a critical mistake by waiting until they've found their dream property before securing pre-approval. By then, it's often too late. The current Philadelphia metro market is experiencing a 15% year-over-year inventory decrease, creating f…
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Beyond Comparison: Tina Caul on Finding Your Genius in the Real Estate Journey
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42:47What separates long-term success from fleeting achievement in real estate? The answer might surprise you. In this raw and revealing conversation, powerhouse agent Tina Caul pulls back the curtain on her 25-year journey from struggling beginner to thriving team leader. Tina's childhood mantra—"figure it out"—became the foundation of her business phi…
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Abuse is OK if it Doesn't Leave a Bruise, Right?
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41:33We're taught to draw the line at physical abuse—like that's the only kind of pain that counts. OK, maybe he didn't leave a bruise, but did he humiliate you? Ignore your boundaries? Make you question your sanity? In this episode, I unpack why we so clearly reject physical abuse while giving emotional abuse -especially from a romantic partner - a fre…
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Beyond Daily Habits: Why What Happens Because of Consistency Matters More
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4:36Momentum doesn't appear from nowhere—it's built through the often underappreciated power of consistency. When we talk about being consistent, we're really talking about something far more profound than just showing up daily. Have you ever considered consistency as the catalyst for an unstoppable force in your life? Picture a massive 5,000-pound ste…
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