Are You Down With LPT?
”Are You Down With LPT?” is a dynamic podcast designed specifically for LPT Real Estate agents. It provides valuable insights, strategies, and tips to help agents elevate their careers and stay ahead in the competitive real estate market. With expert guests, industry trends, and actionable advice, this podcast is the go-to resource for LPT agents looking to maximize their potential, streamline their processes, and grow their businesses. Whether you’re a new agent or a seasoned pro, ”Are You Down With LPT?” has something to help you thrive in real estate.
Episodes
In this episode, Marketing Coordinator Alysa King breaks down simple, high-impact holiday marketing strategies every real estate agent can put into action. She highlights smart ways to stay visible during the busy season, from personal videos and festive social posts to pop-bys, community involvement, and holiday-themed open houses. Alysa also shares quick tips for blending personal and professional content with intention, plus how...
Kyle and Tracey break down the latest insights from the NAR 2025 Profile of Buyers and Sellers, uncovering the trends shaping today’s market. Tune in as they translate the data into actionable strategies: engaging older first-time buyers, elevating buyer education, leveraging concierge-style searches, strengthening communication and follow-up, refining pricing approaches, and staying top-of-mind to win more listings and referrals.
Sani and Steph Tadic take a deeper dive into the story behind APLL Homes, explaining how their kids’ initials sparked the unique name and why family is at the center of everything they do. They share how those values influence every decision, from thoughtful floor plan design to the way they communicate with clients throughout the build. This episode offers a warm, behind-the-scenes look at how they’ve created a builder brand roote...
Why are insurance rates rising? Why are roofs such a hot topic? And what can agents do to set proper buyer expectations? Blake Newton, with Newton Insurance Group, unpacks market shifts, underwriting challenges, and how to navigate insurance in today’s real estate landscape.
Learn how First American Home Warranty helps reduce surprises, ease concerns around older systems, and keep deals on track. Dee explains plan highlights, seller coverage, HVAC benefits, service fees, and how her hands-on support improves the client experience long after closing. A must-listen for agents looking to better guide buyers and sellers.
In this episode of Are You Down with LPT?, Kyle sits down with Legacy Realty Group’s new controller, Brooke Vega. From her small-town Iowa roots to her journey through public accounting and real estate finance, Brooke shares how she’s helping agents take control of their business finances and build peace of mind. Tune in for stories, laughs, and insights from the newest member of the Legacy leadership team!
Les Sulgrove, known as the “most trusted voice” in Des Moines real estate, joins us to break down the numbers behind the market. From inventory trends to pricing strategies, Les shares decades of insights on where Iowa real estate is headed and how agents can better understand and use data to tell the market’s story.
From her real estate roots to launching The Style Collective, Jessica Schaffer reveals how staging can make all the difference in today’s market. She shares her journey from new construction to building a thriving staging business, plus practical insights on how the right design touches help homes photograph better, attract more buyers, and sell faster. This episode explores a new perspective on using staging as a powerful tool to ...
This throwback episode of Are You Down with LPT features Kyle Clarkson with Mary Eikenberry and Kelly Musgrove. Together, they explore the unique challenges and rewards of serving seniors in real estate, from handling emotional transitions to building trust and providing the right resources. Packed with stories and strategies, this episode is a timeless listen for agents at every stage of their career.
Matt Nolan with Community Choice Credit Union explains the Fed’s quarter-point cut, why the 10-year Treasury drives mortgage rates, and why today’s mid-5s are a healthy, realistic range rather than the 2 to 3 percent seen during COVID. He also shares insights on FHA versus conventional pricing, what potential fall cuts could mean, and how easing rates may unlock more listings and buyer activity.
Slower seasons don’t mean slower business. Kyle and Jay dive into why lead generation matters most when the market cools, sharing tactical ways to engage your SOI, master cold outreach, and use free content to position yourself as the go-to agent. If you’ve ever struggled with staying consistent in prospecting, this one’s for you.
Is social media really worth the effort? Hunter Hoopes, Director of Growth at Maker AI, breaks down exactly how agents can measure ROI, which platforms to prioritize, and how to keep content consistent without burning out. He shares practical tools like ManyChat and Descript that help with lead capture and video editing. If you’ve been questioning whether posting is worth your time, this episode gives you the roadmap to turn follow...
In this episode, Amy Wiederin highlights how she built a thriving business in both strong and down markets by focusing on one thing—networking. From starting a small local group that’s now grown to 40 members, to turning sports and school activities into lifelong client relationships, Amy proves that being authentic and connected is one of the most powerful strategies in real estate.
For Brenda and Mike, real estate isn’t just about transactions, it’s about people. They open up about their early investing days, the lessons they learned from risk-taking, and how they’ve mentored a generation of agents who now carry the torch. With over 40 years of marriage, countless closings, and a true abundance mindset, their story is a reminder that success comes from lifting others up while enjoying the journey.
From flipping his first home before becoming an agent to shaping the Des Moines real estate landscape for over five decades, Ted Grandquist’s story is one of perseverance, adaptability, and passion for the business. In this episode, Ted shares how his family’s roots in real estate shaped his career, his journey through multiple market cycles, and why strong relationships still matter more than ever.
Think marketing your listings starts on day one? Think again. Alysa King shares her insights into a proven listing approach, pre-listing preparation, launch-week domination, and strategies for listings that linger. You’ll walk away with tangible tactics like geo-fencing, Google Business optimization, and using video to showcase not just the home, but your personal brand.
This isn’t doom and gloom, it’s strategy. In this episode, Kyle Clarkson is joined by Tracey Carr and Jim Hibbs for a timely check-in on the real estate market. From growing inventory and shifting buyer behavior to pricing strategies and seasonal slowdowns, they unpack what agents need to know right now. If you're wondering how to coach your clients or generate new business in this evolving market, this conversation is packed with ...
In this episode, we go beyond the title and dive into the journey. Tracey Carr shares how her background in customer service shaped her real estate success, what it took to go from agent to manager, and why she chose to lead with LPT. If you’ve ever wanted to know who’s behind the scenes supporting your success, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, Jim Hibbs chats with Pete Jones, a former marketer turned new agent, about his first six months in real estate. Pete shares how he stayed motivated without immediate results, built his personal brand through video and social media, and learned the value of consistency, storytelling, and community. A must-listen for anyone starting out or needing a reminder to keep pushing forward.
Ever wondered how Legacy Realty of Iowa came to be? Kyle walks us through the early days, the decisions that led us to LPT, and what’s driving our growth today. This one’s all about the vision behind our brokerage—and the culture we’re continuing to build together.
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