Meet Courtney Poulos — a 20+ year LA real estate powerhouse who got tired of waiting for the industry to fix itself, so she built the fix herself. After 14 years grinding it out as a licensed broker, she launched ACME in 2011 with one mission: build the brokerage she desperately wished existed when she was coming up as an agent. No absentee bosses. No cookie-cutter training. No corporate fluff. Just real expertise, real accountability, and real results — and somewhere along the way, she turned it into one of LA's most respected boutique brokerages. 

These days, Courtney's running the show as founder and broker-owner of ACME | SERHANT. and a founding team member of SERHANT. CA — splitting her time between closing deals on the ground and rethinking the entire industry from the top down. She's shaping policy on her local MLS board, loudly pushing for mandatory agent apprenticeship reform, and just wrapped Harvard's Advanced Management Program for good measure. Translation: this is som...

Cory Long is a visionary entrepreneur, author, and nationally recognized business strategist who helps leaders build profitable, purpose-driven businesses through modern marketing and faith-centered leadership. With over a decade of experience generating revenue for entrepreneurs and brands, Cory is the founder of Yroc Consulting and The Entrepreneurial Forge Accelerator, where he equips business owners to scale systems, reclaim time, and lead with integrity. A leading authority in AI search, digital reputation, and local SEO, Cory is known for his bold insight that “if AI can’t find you, clients won’t either.” He is also the host of the E-Forge Podcast and the author of To Love Is To Give, blending business strategy, innovation, and Biblical principles to help entrepreneurs grow businesses that truly matter.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Understand how AI is replacing traditional Google search.
  
• Learn how buyers and sellers are using ChatGPT to choose real estate a...

In our recent episode with Pam Butera we discussed Building Time Freedom Through Virtual Assistants. Based on that, here is some important information to help you with "8 Ways Virtual Assistants Can Help You Grow Your Real Estate Business"

In today's competitive real estate market, leveraging the power of virtual assistants (VAs) can be a game-changer. Pam Butera, a seasoned real estate professional and franchise owner for Cyberbacker in Philadelphia, shared her insights on how VAs have helped her business thrive, even when the market conditions were challenging. Here are some of the key ways VAs can help you grow your real estate business:

1. Streamlined Administrative Tasks

One of the primary benefits of hiring a virtual assistant is the ability to delegate time-consuming administrative tasks. From managing your email inbox to scheduling appointments, VAs handle routine tasks that can bog down your productivity. Pam Butera highlighted how her VA keeps her on track with daily sc...