Advertise on podcast: Behind the Yard Sign | A Real Estate Podcast

Not every agent is made to be a part of a larger firm. Some of us need the independence of working on our own. Rosanne Vecchio has been doing that for nearly ten years. Learn about how figure out if you are that type of agent, what to do if you are and how to be successful on your own once you make it there. Justin and Amy also discuss what this changing market means as well as what is a “sphere of influence” and a “pipeline and how do you fill it.” Behind the Yard Sign is a podcast about the lives, struggles and successes of seasoned real estate professionals. Veteran brokers share their highest highs and lowest lows and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. You’ll find lots of tips, tricks and how-to advice on how to sell homes for more money and in less time with Spade and Archer founder, Justin M. Riordan and his real estate agent co-host, Amy Romberg. Spade and Archer Design Agency is a home staging agency serving Portland and Seattle. Website: spade-archer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpadeArcher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpadeArcher Instagram: http://instagram.com/spadearcher Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/spadearcher/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spade-and-archer-design-agency/about/

One of the most difficult things about starting your own business is all of the paperwork, regulations, branding, social media, and endless amounts of administration. What if you didn’t have to do any of that? You could have your own brand, and all of the behind the scenes work was done for you? Scott Dickinson of Side Inc. gives Justin and Amy the inside scoop to this new concept. Justin and Amy also discuss preparing for a recession and finding your core purpose, product and values. Behind the Yard Sign is a podcast about the lives, struggles and successes of seasoned real estate professionals. Veteran brokers share their highest highs and lowest lows and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. You’ll find lots of tips, tricks and how-to advice on how to sell homes for more money and in less time with Spade and Archer founder, Justin M. Riordan and his real estate agent co-host, Amy Romberg. Spade and Archer Design Agency is a home staging agency serving Portland and Seattle. Website: spade-archer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpadeArcher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpadeArcher Instagram: http://instagram.com/spadearcher Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/spadearcher/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spade-and-archer-design-agency/about/

What does success look like to you? Is it measured in dollars? Number of transactions? Size of your team? Happiness? Not everyone has the same idea of what success is. We take the time to examine this idea with Kristine Losh of Ewing and Clark, Washington’s oldest real estate firm. Justin and Amy also discuss dealing with a bad negotiator and what success look like to them. Behind the Yard Sign is a podcast about the lives, struggles and successes of seasoned real estate professionals. Veteran brokers share their highest highs and lowest lows and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. You’ll find lots of tips, tricks and how-to advice on how to sell homes for more money and in less time with Spade and Archer founder, Justin M. Riordan and his real estate agent co-host, Amy Romberg. Spade and Archer Design Agency is a home staging agency serving Portland and Seattle. Website: spade-archer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpadeArcher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpadeArcher Instagram: http://instagram.com/spadearcher Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/spadearcher/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spade-and-archer-design-agency/about/

Millennials are now the largest residential real estate buying demographic in the world. If your business is not Millennial friendly, plan to retire soon. Want to stick around and work with this powerful demographic? Take a listen to the insights Taylor offers. Justin and Amy also discuss when text vs. email vs. call and how to keep it together with your clients when your world is crumbling.  Behind the Yard Sign is a podcast about the lives, struggles and successes of seasoned real estate professionals. Veteran brokers share their highest highs and lowest lows and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. You’ll find lots of tips, tricks and how-to advice on how to sell homes for more money and in less time with Spade and Archer founder, Justin M. Riordan and his real estate agent co-host, Amy Romberg. Spade and Archer Design Agency is a home staging agency serving Portland and Seattle. Website: spade-archer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpadeArcher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpadeArcher Instagram: http://instagram.com/spadearcher Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/spadearcher/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spade-and-archer-design-agency/about/

Sometimes it’s like talking to a space alien. They just don’t get us. We don’t get them. Different generations communicate in different ways. They have different concerns and priorities. Should I call? Should I text? What the heck is a fax anyway? Am I doing it? Am I doing a Tik-Tok? Learn all the best tricks for meeting your fellow agents and clients where they are comfortable, even if you aren’t. Amy and Justin also discuss “Dream-lining” your life and finding your “Big Harry Audacious Goal.” Behind the Yard Sign is a podcast about the lives, struggles and successes of seasoned real estate professionals. Veteran brokers share their highest highs and lowest lows and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. You’ll find lots of tips, tricks and how-to advice on how to sell homes for more money and in less time with Spade and Archer founder, Justin M. Riordan and his real estate agent co-host, Amy Romberg. Spade and Archer Design Agency is a home staging agency serving Portland and Seattle. Website: spade-archer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpadeArcher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpadeArcher Instagram: http://instagram.com/spadearcher Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/spadearcher/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spade-and-archer-design-agency/about/

Learn the best tips and tricks to move through the real estate world with grace. It’s true we all make mistakes, but how do we handle them when we make them vs when other make them? What impacts does our grace or lack thereof have on our business? We also discuss Easter eggs in home staging as well as what makes us uncomfortable and why we are attracted to it. Behind the Yard Sign is a podcast about the lives, struggles and successes of seasoned real estate professionals. Veteran brokers share their highest highs and lowest lows and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. You’ll find lots of tips, tricks and how-to advice on how to sell homes for more money and in less time with Spade and Archer founder, Justin M. Riordan and his real estate agent co-host, Amy Romberg. Spade and Archer Design Agency is a home staging agency serving Portland and Seattle. Website: spade-archer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpadeArcher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpadeArcher Instagram: http://instagram.com/spadearcher Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/spadearcher/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spade-and-archer-design-agency/about/

We get to find out all the best ways to flush out a catphish with David Policar of (W)here Real Estate in Portland, Oregon. David has wasted time and energy with catphish in the past and has a fool proof way to make sure he never does again. We also discuss topics like finding grace when it is the most difficult and how to power through a transaction even if the broker on the other side is on a different path. Behind the Yard Sign is a podcast about the lives, struggles and successes of seasoned real estate professionals. Veteran brokers share their highest highs and lowest lows and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. You’ll find lots of tips, tricks and how-to advice on how to sell homes for more money and in less time with Spade and Archer founder, Justin M. Riordan and his real estate agent co-host, Amy Romberg. Spade and Archer Design Agency is a home staging agency serving Portland and Seattle. Website: spade-archer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpadeArcher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpadeArcher Instagram: http://instagram.com/spadearcher Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/spadearcher/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spade-and-archer-design-agency/about/

The team has a delightful chat with Alex Fotouhi of Coldwell Banker Bain in Seattle. Alex started out working on a team in her office and has now started mentoring newer agents by simply having them co-list with her. This elegant solution to a the big problem of on the job training is a great example for real estate agents to follow. Justin and Amy also discuss tips on how to prepare a home for market when sellers will be staying in the house during the selling process. Behind the Yard Sign is a podcast about the lives, struggles and successes of seasoned real estate professionals. Veteran brokers share their highest highs and lowest lows and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. You’ll find lots of tips, tricks and how-to advice on how to sell homes for more money and in less time with Spade and Archer founder, Justin M. Riordan and his real estate agent co-host, Amy Romberg. Spade and Archer Design Agency is a home staging agency serving Portland and Seattle. Website: spade-archer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpadeArcher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpadeArcher Instagram: http://instagram.com/spadearcher Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/spadearcher/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spade-and-archer-design-agency/about/

On episode 14, Justin and Amy sit down with Sara Gray for an extremely fun and informative interview. Sara has 10 years of experience in Portland real estate and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ADUs, being a new mom and a new business owner at the same time, and what it means to lessen the grip of control and stick to what you're good at in the business world. Behind the Yard Sign is a podcast about the lives, struggles and successes of seasoned real estate professionals. Veteran brokers share their highest highs and lowest lows and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. You’ll find lots of tips, tricks and how-to advice on how to sell homes for more money and in less time with Spade and Archer founder, Justin M. Riordan and his real estate agent co-host, Amy Romberg. Spade and Archer Design Agency is a home staging agency serving Portland, Seattle and Los Angeles. Website: spade-archer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpadeArcher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpadeArcher Instagram: http://instagram.com/spadearcher Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/spadearcher/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spade-and-archer-design-agency/about/

In Season 2 Episode 13, Passion comes to us in many different forms during so many different chapters of our lives. When you feel that the stars have aligned and your next steps have been laid in front of you, no matter how frightening, do you take the leap? Gabrielle Enfield of Living Room Realty takes us through her journey and teaches us how to trust our gut. Behind the Yard Sign is a podcast about the lives, struggles and successes of seasoned real estate professionals. Veteran brokers share their highest highs and lowest lows and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. You’ll find lots of tips, tricks and how-to advice on how to sell homes for more money and in less time with Spade and Archer founder, Justin M. Riordan and his real estate agent co-host, Amy Romberg. Spade and Archer Design Agency is a home staging agency serving Portland, Seattle and Los Angeles. Website: spade-archer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpadeArcher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpadeArcher Instagram: http://instagram.com/spadearcher Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/spadearcher/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spade-and-archer-design-agency/about/

After years of being highly sought after in the world of big name footwear designers, Dana Austin of Cascade Sotheby's International Real Estate walks us through the big pivot she made in her early career. This ultimately lead her to 23 successful years in real estate and some valuable lessons learned throughout the way. Behind the Yard Sign is a podcast about the lives, struggles and successes of seasoned real estate professionals. Veteran brokers share their highest highs and lowest lows and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. You’ll find lots of tips, tricks and how-to advice on how to sell homes for more money and in less time with Spade and Archer founder, Justin M. Riordan and his real estate agent co-host, Amy Romberg. Spade and Archer Design Agency is a home staging agency serving Portland, Seattle and Los Angeles. Website: spade-archer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpadeArcher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpadeArcher Instagram: http://instagram.com/spadearcher Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/spadearcher/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spade-and-archer-design-agency/about/

In episode 11, our hosts Justin and Amy sit down with 20 year real estate veteran and Scottsdale, Arizona resident Ruth Price. What makes Ruth so unique is her ability to move from a community with an established client base (not once, but twice) and remain successful in her craft. As she so eloquently phrased it, "It's not starting from scratch, it's starting from experience." We also have a very special appearance from Geoff Metts, founder of Five Star Guitars and the creator of the Behind the Yard Sign theme music! Behind the Yard Sign is a podcast about the lives, struggles and successes of seasoned real estate professionals. Veteran brokers share their highest highs and lowest lows and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. You’ll find lots of tips, tricks and how-to advice on how to sell homes for more money and in less time with Spade and Archer founder, Justin M. Riordan and his real estate agent co-host, Amy Romberg. Spade and Archer Design Agency is a home staging agency serving Portland, Seattle and Los Angeles. Website: spade-archer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpadeArcher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpadeArcher Instagram: http://instagram.com/spadearcher Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/spadearcher/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spade-and-archer-design-agency/about/