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In this episode, I speak with Michael Thorne, award-winning Canadian real estate innovator and AI educator, about how agents should really be using AI. Michael explains why AI should streamline low-value tasks, elevate expertise, and push agents closer to their clients rather than replacing human connection. The conversation covers digital departments, custom instructions, NotebookLM, Perplexity, and practical ways agents can reclaim time, improve creativity, and future-proof their businesses. Resources Mentioned ChatGPT - Used for custom instructions, projects, digital departments, brainstorming, and voice-based market insights. NotebookLM - Referenced extensively for organizing HOA documents, market data, blogs, and turning knowledge into podcasts, mind maps, and summaries. Perplexity - Used as a research-first alternative to Google for fast, source-based answers. Custom Instructions and Projects - Used to create digital departments such as marketing, content creation, data analysis, and client care, each with its own "digital employee." Advanced Voice Mode in ChatGPT - Used to capture spoken expertise, interview the agent as a market expert, and convert conversations into blogs and marketing content. Books Mentioned Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull - Recommended for developing creative thinking as a core business skill. Growing Up Lillooet by Terry Thorne - Personal recommendation reflecting values, perspective, and creativity. Guest: Michael Thorne Website - https://www.tmbrealestate.com/ourteam?wmTabs=michael   Host: Rajeev Sajja Website: http://www.realestateaiflash.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsajja  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rajeev_sajja LinkedIn: http://www.linkedIn.com/in/rsajja Resources:  AI Playbook - http://www.realestateaiflash.com  Join our Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel - https://ig.me/j/AbZCJG37DqBPPtxi/ Subscribe to our weekly AI Newsletter: https://realestateai-flash.beehiiv.com/subscribe   

In this episode, I speak with Jessica Souza, broker and co-owner of Paradise Exclusive Real Estate in Southwest Florida, about how brokerages can use AI to support agents, improve productivity, and create real competitive advantages. Jessica shares practical examples including custom GPT knowledge bases, community-specific AI tools, agent training, and how AI acts as a workflow multiplier rather than a shortcut. The conversation also covers leadership, delegation, and building systems that help agents focus on serving clients.  Guest: Jessica Souza Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/movingwithjess  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/movingwithjess  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/movingwithjess    The Agent Playbook written by Jessica - https://a.co/d/d5MJ5ng   Host: Rajeev Sajja Website: http://www.realestateaiflash.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsajja Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rajeev_sajja LinkedIn: http://www.linkedIn.com/in/rsajja   Resources: Join our Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel - https://ig.me/j/AbZCJG37DqBPPtxi/ Subscribe to our weekly AI Newsletter: https://realestateai-flash.beehiiv.com/subscribe   

In this episode, my guest is Lauren Lucas with Keller Williams Classic Properties in Ohio. We discuss how real estate agents, teams, and brokerages can use AI to collapse time, improve efficiency, and generate more leads. Lauren shares practical use cases including Google AI Studio, NotebookLM, ManyChat, automation with Make, and custom GPTs for buyers, agents, and teams. Our conversation focuses on using AI to understand ideal clients, build systems, and extend service without losing the human connection.  Guest: Lauren Lucas Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/laurenlucasre/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-lucas-23454647/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenlucas_re   Host: Rajeev Sajja Website: http://www.realestateaiflash.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsajja Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rajeev_sajja LinkedIn: http://www.linkedIn.com/in/rsajja   Resources: Join our Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel - https://ig.me/j/AbZCJG37DqBPPtxi/ Subscribe to our weekly AI Newsletter: https://realestateai-flash.beehiiv.com/subscribe   

In this episode, my guest is industry veteran and Wav Group president Kevin Hawkins, also known as the Real AI Guy, about how agents and brokerages can succeed in the new age of AI. Kevin covers GEO, building AI visibility, paid vs free tools, practical agent workflows, and why brokers must prepare for MCP based systems and safer AI adoption across their organizations. Book Recommendation: The Real AI Guide for Real Estate Agents by Kevin Hawkins - https://a.co/d/jdQnNwz Guest: Kevin Hawkins Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wavgroup LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevhawkins/ Website - https://www.wavgroup.com AI Newsletter - https://realai.blog   Host: Rajeev Sajja Website: http://www.realestateaiflash.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsajja  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rajeev_sajja  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedIn.com/in/rsajja Resources:  AI Playbook - http://www.realestateaiflash.com  $10 off for Plaud AI Notetakers for Podcast listeners - https://realestateaiflash.com/partners/  Join our Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel - https://ig.me/j/AbZCJG37DqBPPtxi/ Subscribe to our weekly AI Newsletter: https://realestateai-flash.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join the Real Estate AI Academy Wait list - https://realestateaiflash.com/academy  

In this episode, my guest is Detroit team leader Michael Perna, one of the most prolific agents in the country with more than 8,000 transactions. Michael explains how AI search is already creating bottom of funnel listing opportunities and how he is building thousands of high intent service pages to rank in ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini. He breaks down his blueprint for AEO, GEO, reviews, trust signals, and the tech stack that drives results.   Book Recommendation:  Good to Great by Jim Collins Resources Mentioned ChatGPT (Advanced Plan) Claude (Advanced Plan) Perplexity Pro Gemini via Google Workspace Nano Banana (Gemini image generation) Sora Moz Local BrightLocal Bio Visibility Optimizer GPT - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-687e4fde4ac48191aa71be5a671951b5-agent-bio-visibility-optimizer  Guest: Michael Perna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepernateam Website: https://www.thepernateam.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelPernaTV   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.perna.35    Host: Rajeev Sajja Website: http://www.realestateaiflash.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsajja  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rajeev_sajja  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedIn.com/in/rsajja    Resources:  AI Playbook - http://www.realestateaiflash.com  $10 off for Plaud AI Notetakers for Podcast listeners - https://realestateaiflash.com/partners/  Join our Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel - https://ig.me/j/AbZCJG37DqBPPtxi/ Subscribe to our weekly AI Newsletter: https://realestateai-flash.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Join the Real Estate AI Academy Wait list - https://realestateaiflash.com/academy   

In this new year's day episode, my guest is Chris Smith, co-founder of Curator and author of The Conversion Code and Exactly What to Say, to explore how AI is transforming real estate marketing, listing promotion, and client communication. Chris breaks down practical AI use cases for faster content creation, smarter newsletters, and automated seller updates through tools like Beacon, along with how agents can reclaim time while delivering a better client experience.   Guest: Chris Smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_smth Subscribe to the Chris List newsletter: thechrislist.com Get 7-day Beacon Trial:  https://www.buildyourbeacon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConversionCodeChris   Host: Rajeev Sajja Website: http://www.realestateaiflash.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsajja  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/fcamsajja  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedIn.com/in/rsajja   Resources:  Podcast Site and Resources - http://www.realestateaiflash.com  $10 off for Plaud AI Notetakers for Podcast listeners - https://realestateaiflash.com/partners/  Join our Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel - https://ig.me/j/AbZCJG37DqBPPtxi/ Subscribe to our weekly AI Newsletter: https://realestateai-flash.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Join the Real Estate AI Academy Wait list - https://realestateaiflash.com/academy   

In this episode, my guest is Pierre Khoury, a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices team leader with more than 1,300 transactions and over $500 million in volume. Pierre shares his path from policing and investigative work to real estate, and how those skills shaped his data driven, process focused approach. From storytelling and CMA insights to contracts, onboarding, checklists, and even Meta smart glasses, Pierre shows how agents can use AI to build systems, save time, and deliver a better client experience.  Books Mentioned:  Atomic Habits by James Clear The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink Real Estate Storyteller GPT - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-67fb97165ae881918381fce0a56a735c-reaif-real-estate-storyteller  Guest: Pierre Khoury Instagram: www.instagram.com/preferredrealtyteam Website: www.preferredrealtypittsburgh.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khourypierre Facebook: www.facebook.com/PreferredRealtyPittsburgh   Host: Rajeev Sajja Website: http://www.realestateaiflash.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsajja Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/fcamsajja LinkedIn: http://www.linkedIn.com/in/rsajja   Resources:  Podcast Site and Resources - http://www.realestateaiflash.com  $10 off for Plaud AI Notetakers for Podcast listeners - https://realestateaiflash.com/partners/  Join our Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel - https://ig.me/j/AbZCJG37DqBPPtxi/ Subscribe to our weekly AI Newsletter: https://realestateai-flash.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Join the Real Estate AI Academy Wait list - https://realestateaiflash.com/academy

In this episode, my guest is  Andrew Undem, founder of The Sure Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices HomeSale Realty in Baltimore, Maryland. With over $1 billion in career sales, Andrew brings sharp insights on leadership, influence, and AI adoption in modern real estate. Book and Podcast Recommendation:  Go-Giver by Bob Berg The Game Podcast by Alex Hormozi Guest: Andrew Undem Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undem/ Website: https://www.andrewundem.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@suregrouprealestate   Host: Rajeev Sajja Website: http://www.realestateaiflash.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsajja  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/fcamsajja  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedIn.com/in/rsajja    Resources:  AI Playbook - http://www.realestateaiflash.com  $10 off for Plaud AI Notetakers for Podcast listeners - https://realestateaiflash.com/partners/  Join our Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel - https://ig.me/j/AbZCJG37DqBPPtxi/ Subscribe to our weekly AI Newsletter: https://realestateai-flash.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Join the Real Estate AI Academy Wait list - https://realestateaiflash.com/academy   

We celebrate the 100th episode of Real Estate AI Flash with AI futurist Steve Brown, author of The AI Ultimatum. We explore how AI is reshaping work, leadership, and real estate, from managing human and digital employees to using conversational and spatial AI. Learn what future-ready leaders are doing today to stay ahead. Resources Mentioned The AI Ultimatum Book – https://a.co/d/28ieo74  Last Week in AI Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-week-in-ai/id1725552677  AI Explained Youtube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@aiexplained-official Guest: Steve Brown Website: https://www.stevebrown.ai/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/futuresteve/   Host: Rajeev Sajja Website: http://www.realestateaiflash.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsajja  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/fcamsajja  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedIn.com/in/rsajja  Resources:  AI Playbook - http://www.realestateaiflash.com  $10 off for Plaud AI Notetakers for Podcast listeners - https://realestateaiflash.com/partners/  Join our Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel - https://ig.me/j/AbZCJG37DqBPPtxi/ Subscribe to our weekly AI Newsletter: https://realestateai-flash.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Join the Real Estate AI Academy Wait list - https://realestateaiflash.com/academy   

In this episode, my guest is Will Penney, a veteran real estate professional from Stow, Ohio, and team leader with eXp Realty. Licensed since the 1980s, Will's story spans from pager-and-car-phone days to building a multimillion-dollar business and a 200-agent organization. He shares practical, grounded insights on how AI fits into real estate, why agents shouldn't fear it, and how tools like NotebookLM and custom GPTs can help agents work smarter, not harder. Podcast:  My First Million Guest: Will Penney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewillpenney/  Website: https://penneyrealestate.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-penney-192529145  ChatGPT Personalization Video - https://youtu.be/JMhR5p-RuLQ?si=aIyjyL10L2ezm8Hr Host: Rajeev Sajja Website: http://www.realestateaiflash.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsajja  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/fcamsajja  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedIn.com/in/rsajja    Resources:  AI Playbook - http://www.realestateaiflash.com  $10 off for Plaud AI Notetakers for Podcast listeners - https://realestateaiflash.com/partners/  Join our Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel - https://ig.me/j/AbZCJG37DqBPPtxi/ Subscribe to our weekly AI Newsletter: https://realestateai-flash.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Join the Real Estate AI Academy Wait list - https://realestateaiflash.com/academy   

In this episode, my guest is Jachelle Sologuren, Marketing and Technology Trainer for over 20 RE/MAX offices across the Seattle region. At only 28, Jachelle has become a recognized voice helping agents modernize their marketing, embrace AI confidently, and humanize their digital presence. Together, they unpack how to make AI approachable for agents, create lasting client relationships, and bring humanity back into the tech conversation. Resources Mentioned Fyxer.ai - Email AI productivity Books/Influences The Go-Giver by Bob Burg Guest: Jachelle Sologuren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jachelleatremax Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marketingcoachjachelle Website: https://jachellesologuren.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jachellesologuren/   Host: Rajeev Sajja Website: http://www.realestateaiflash.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsajja  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rajeev_sajja  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedIn.com/in/rsajja    Resources:  AI Playbook - http://www.realestateaiflash.com  $10 off for Plaud AI Notetakers for Podcast listeners - https://realestateaiflash.com/partners/  Join our Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel - https://ig.me/j/AbZCJG37DqBPPtxi/ Subscribe to our weekly AI Newsletter: https://realestateai-flash.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Join the Real Estate AI Academy Wait list - https://realestateaiflash.com/academy   

In this episode my guest is Dan Foody, CEO and founder of Cloze, an AI-powered sales and marketing platform built for real estate agents and brokerages. The discussion explores how AI is transforming relationship management in real estate, the evolution from early AI systems to generative AI, and how agents can thrive in a rapidly advancing tech landscape. Book Mentioned:  Influence Without Authority – a guide on motivating others within organizations when you lack formal power. Guest: Dan Foody Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danfoody/   Host: Rajeev Sajja Website: http://www.realestateaiflash.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsajja  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rajeev_sajja LinkedIn: http://www.linkedIn.com/in/rsajja   Resources:  AI Playbook - http://www.realestateaiflash.com  $10 off for Plaud AI Notetakers for Podcast listeners - https://realestateaiflash.com/partners/ Join our Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel - https://ig.me/j/AbZCJG37DqBPPtxi/ Subscribe to our weekly AI Newsletter: https://realestateai-flash.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Join the Real Estate AI Academy Wait list - https://realestateaiflash.com/academy   

Summary In this episode, my guest is Brad Carroll, founder of DAKLAB.AI. We explore how his platform helps agents with property snapshots, contract and inspection analysis, virtual staging, and listing blueprints. Brad shares how AI can collapse time, simplify workflows, boost productivity, and give agents a real competitive edge in today's market. Resources Mentioned https://daklab.ai (Use coupon code FLASH to save $15/month or $192/year) Books/Influences Getting Naked by Patrick Lencioni Guest: Brad Carroll Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realestatewebdesign/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daknocom/   Host: Rajeev Sajja Rajeev Sajja on Facebook Rajeev Sajja on Instagram Rajeev Sajja on LinkedIn Rajeev Sajja on YouTube   Resources:  Real Estate AI Flash Podcast Site AI Playbook Join the Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel Join the Real Estate AI Academy waitlist Subscribe to the Real Estate AI Flash Newsletter  

In this episode my guest is Jesse Pederson, Chief Technology Officer of Luxury Presence. Jesse shares how AI is transforming real estate marketing with AI agents that act like digital employees. From blog writing and SEO to lead nurturing and ad campaigns, these AI teammates are already handling thousands of tasks for agents. Learn how they're trained, what's coming next, and why adopting them now creates a serious competitive edge. Podcast Mentioned:  AI Daily Brief: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-daily-brief-formerly-the-ai-breakdown/id1680633614  Guest: Jesse Pederson Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessepedersen/   Host: Rajeev Sajja Rajeev Sajja on Facebook Rajeev Sajja on Instagram Rajeev Sajja on LinkedIn Rajeev Sajja on YouTube Resources:  Agent to AIgent book on Amazon - https://a.co/d/0YxMd2Y Real Estate AI Flash Podcast Site AI Playbook Join the Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel Join the Real Estate AI Academy waitlist Subscribe to the Real Estate AI Flash Newsletter  

In this episode my guest is Vermont broker-owner Blair Knowles about how AI is reshaping daily real estate work. From using Whisper Flow dictation for faster communication to Google's Nano Banana for twilight photos and virtual staging, Blair shares practical tools that save time and money. The discussion also covers custom GPTs for CMA prep, optimizing bios to rank in ChatGPT searches, and why now is the moment for agents and brokerages to adopt AI. Resources Mentioned Whisper Flow Bio Visibility Optimizer GPT - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-687e4fde4ac48191aa71be5a671951b5-agent-bio-visibility-optimizer  AI 2027 article - https://ai-2027.com  Bigger Pockets podcast RAIN: Real Estate's AI Network | Free Facebook Group AEO/GEO - How to Show Up on ChatGPT | Free Guide Books/Influences Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie The Defining Decade – Meg Jay Guest: Blair Knowles About Blair - https://www.yourvermonthomesearch.com/agents/blair/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ridgelinerealestateco  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairknowles/   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridgelinerealestate/     Host: Rajeev Sajja Rajeev Sajja on Facebook Rajeev Sajja on Instagram Rajeev Sajja on LinkedIn Rajeev Sajja on YouTube   Resources:  Real Estate AI Flash Podcast Site AI Playbook Join the Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel Join the Real Estate AI Academy waitlist Subscribe to the Real Estate AI Flash Newsletter