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Gino. An Audio Experience.

Gino. An Audio Experience.

By Gino.

Chronicles of the character: “Gino Pronos” through this thing called life as he navigates the choppy waters of business and the mastery of the mind.
On my podcast "Gino.", you’ll hear episodes of #padsessions (An open conversation around real estate), episodes of "The P.O.T.S. Pod" (my experience living with different types of tachycardias), as well as, a mix of interviews with generally interesting people, chats, rants, practical advice for the real estate market, social commentary, thoughts on the mind and the state of the world…and probably a lot of golf stuff too
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#padsessions 003 | George Ristau | Just Be You, Bro

Gino. An Audio Experience.Oct 16, 2019

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#padsessions 014 | Raw and Unedited Coaching Session
Feb 19, 202354:54
#padsessions 013 | Damian Tabor

#padsessions 013 | Damian Tabor

Video Version: https://youtu.be/AflM2ivRTpU


We talk about the same cheesy stuff that you get everywhere else: mindset, work ethic, dedication, vision, tuning out the noise, chasing your dream not money, happiness. The stuff that should be obvious to everyone but isn't. The stuff that is easy to understand, for some reason, so hard to do.


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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damian.tabor6/


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Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/ginopronos

Website: https://gino-pronos.allprohomes.com/

Jan 26, 202359:06
#padsessions 012 | Amanda Hillock | A New Real Estate Agent's Perspective
Jul 24, 202042:04
padsessions 011 | Quick Thoughts On "Professional Fashion" | Gino Pronos x Damian Tabor

padsessions 011 | Quick Thoughts On "Professional Fashion" | Gino Pronos x Damian Tabor

Was a little caught off guard with this one.  Got a call from Damian asking me to share my thoughts on dressing "professionally" and how it might affect my real estate biz.

I used to rebel against dressing up just to appease potential clients.

I eventually realized that, as a client service pro, I should always be representing my client's best interest and not my own. When I dress up I am projecting that I am someone who takes his business very seriously and it means a lot to me. If it means a lot to me then the sale of that given house means a lot to me and if the sale of that house means a lot to me then it means a lot to the seller and if it means a lot to the seller then it's more likely to mean a lot to the potential buyer.

Does dressing up make me a "better" Realtor? No. Does it give me some insider knowledge that wasn't there before? No. Will it allow me to provide a hight level of service? Well, maybe.

Something so simple like putting on a suit when I could have put on jeans could cascade down and actually influence a sale. And even if it doesn't, it allows me to believe that it is, which in turn makes me more confident in my activities and if I'm more confident then I may provide better information or have an edge when negotiating a deal (which allows me to represent my client's best interest even better).

All because I put on a tie.

P.S. Even if all of this is bs and how you dress doesn't affect your business in anyway...the worst thing that is going to happen is you're going to look fly. I weep for you.

May 01, 202010:13
padsessions 010 | Realtor Marketing Jam Session | Damian Tabor x Gino Pronos
Apr 03, 202059:10
Smart People & A Dumb Guy 001 | Jeff Pearson x Gino Pronos
Apr 03, 202001:04:10
padsessions 009 | Why You Need A F***ing Agent | Gino Pronos x Damian Tabor
Feb 13, 202032:06
padessions 008 | You Can...But You Won't | Gino Pronos x Damian Tabor
Feb 13, 202047:19
padsessions 007 | I Don't Want To Work With You. | Gino Pronos x Damian Tabor

padsessions 007 | I Don't Want To Work With You. | Gino Pronos x Damian Tabor

Two Realtors jamming about lots of shit...

1. Clients are NOT always right. They have a responsibility too.

2. The importance of being willing to walk away from a deal when you know it's a bad fit.

If you know working together is going to create negative energy, it is not in your best interest or the best interest of the clients.

3. Plus other life stuff...

Feb 12, 202041:52
#padsessions 006 | Get You're Damn Mind Right | Damian Tabor x Gino Pronos

#padsessions 006 | Get You're Damn Mind Right | Damian Tabor x Gino Pronos

Today's guest is Damian Tabor of All Pro Homes. He's new to the biz so we discuss things to avoid when getting started and how important it is to start with the right mindset.

Here's what you'll learn if you feel like listening:

Invest in getting your mindset right or be miserable...your choice.

#padsessions is basically an open jam session for Realtors. Guests come together from various walks of life to add their 2 cents on the world of Real Estate.…from current market conditions to design, tech, entrepreneurship, marketing, media and culture. There is no shortage of practical advice for buyers and sellers to help you be successful homeowners and it’s the place to be if you’re a Realtor looking to grow your business. This one has it all. I shoot the shit with friends and industry players just like the good old days where me and my friends would sit around bouncing ideas off of each other and discussing the state of the union around the things we love.

Follow Gino:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginopronos/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginopronos/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginopronos/

Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/ginopronos

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ginopronos

Podcast: https://www.ginopronos.com/podcast

Website: https://www.ginopronos.com/

Follow Damien:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mr_tabor24/

Follow All Pro Homes:

INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/allprohomes

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/weichertrealtorsallpro

TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/wraphomes

LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/company/allprohomes

PODCAST: http://www.anchor.fm/allprohomes

WEBSITE: http://www.allprohomes.com

Nov 04, 201958:22
#padsessions 005 | Real Estate CAN Make You Happy | Michael Padilla x Gino Pronos
Nov 04, 201940:31
#padsessions 004 | Waiting Can Cost You | George Ristau x Ron Ricchio x Gino Pronos

#padsessions 004 | Waiting Can Cost You | George Ristau x Ron Ricchio x Gino Pronos

Today's guests are George Ristau and Ron Ricchio. George is the Managing Broker/Owner of Weichert, Realtors - All Pro and Ron is the President of Chicagoland Home Mortgage Services.

On this episode, George, Ron and I discuss current economic conditions and how they can affect home loan affordability.

You'll notice I don't add much to the conversation. These guys are such experts in their fields that I found it better to just shut up and listen.

If you don't want to listen, here's what you'll learn:

As the economy fluctuates, home affordability can be affected, keeping you out of the home you want. This is the cost of waiting.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ginopronos

Podcast: https://www.ginopronos.com/podcast

Website: https://www.ginopronos.com/

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INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/georgemristau/

LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/gristau/

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https://www.ronmortgage.com/Home

https://www.facebook.com/ronmortgage/

https://www.instagram.com/ronmortgage/

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FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/weichertrealtorsallpro

TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/wraphomes

LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/company/allprohomes

PODCAST: http://www.anchor.fm/allprohomes

WEBSITE: http://www.allprohomes.com

Oct 23, 201941:50
#padsessions 003 | George Ristau | Just Be You, Bro

#padsessions 003 | George Ristau | Just Be You, Bro

Today's guest is George Ristau, Managing Broker/Owner of Weichert, Realtors - All Pro. George is a walking real estate encyclopedia with nearly 4 decades of experience in various roles inside the real estate industry. There is nothing he hasn't see or overcome in this game. Frankly its hard to keep up.

On this episode, George and I discuss the importance of being authentic at all times, even if that means you stray away from the middle.

If you don't want to listen, here's what you'll learn:

1. Playing this "character" of Realtor might seem like the right move since it's more likely to appeal to a wider audience but being yourself is going to increase your chances of success within a smaller group...probably the right move.

2. Taxes suck.


Follow Gino:

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginopronos/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ginopronos

Podcast: https://www.ginopronos.com/podcast

Website: https://www.ginopronos.com/


Follow George:

INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/georgemristau/

LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/gristau/


http://APPLY: apply.allprohomes.com


Follow All Pro Homes:

INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/allprohomes

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/weichertrealtorsallpro

TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/wraphomes

LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/company/allprohomes

PODCAST: http://www.anchor.fm/allprohomes

WEBSITE: http://www.allprohomes.com

Oct 16, 201940:38
#padsessions 001 | Ruben Camacho | Real Estate Is Pretty Basic...

#padsessions 001 | Ruben Camacho | Real Estate Is Pretty Basic...

Today's guest is Ruben Camacho, he is a top producing agent that has gone from rookie to superstar in less than a year and he's here to share some of the things that he has been doing since day one to fuel his prospecting efforts.

On this episode, Ruben and I discuss various ways that agents can prospect and how the most effective thing an agent can do is to learn how to talk to people like a human being, not a robot making a presentation.

If you don't want to listen, here's what you'll learn:

1. You'll be better off striking human conversations with people and waiting the the inevitable "Oh, by the way..." moment. (This is your opportunity to strike).

2. If you don't actually, sincerely give a shit about the people you're helping, you won't go very far in this business.

3. The more you chase the money, the less money you'll make.

#padsessions is basically an open jam session for Realtors. Guests come together from various walks of life to add their 2 cents on the world of Real Estate.…from current market conditions to design, tech, entrepreneurship, marketing, media and culture. There is no shortage of practical advice for buyers and sellers to help you be successful homeowners and it’s the place to be if you’re a Realtor looking to grow your business. This one has it all. I shoot the shit with friends and industry players just like the good old days where me and my friends would sit around bouncing ideas off of each other and discussing the state of the union around the things we love.

Follow Gino:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginopronos/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginopronos/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginopronos/

Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/ginopronos

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ginopronos

Podcast: https://www.ginopronos.com/podcast

Website: https://www.ginopronos.com/

Follow Ruben:

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/ruben.camacho1

INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/rubenxc

Oct 16, 201942:24
#padsessions 001 | George Ristau | New Real Estate Agent Expectations

#padsessions 001 | George Ristau | New Real Estate Agent Expectations

Today's guest is George Ristau, Managing Broker/Owner of Weichert, Realtors - All Pro. George is a walking real estate encyclopedia with nearly 4 decades of experience in various roles inside the real estate industry. There is nothing he hasn't see or overcome in this game. Frankly its hard to keep up.

On this episode, George and I discuss various topics surrounding the real estate industry. We each share our forecast for the future, as well as, the current state of being a new real estate agent. 

If you don't want to listen, here's what you'll learn:

1. A balance of the new and old world will be key to leveraging all available tools in order get your career off to a good start.

2. Expectations for new agents is often misguided and in order to avoid a serious reality check you must take the time up front to understand what it really takes to make things happen.

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Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/ginopronos

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ginopronos

Podcast: https://www.ginopronos.com/podcast

Website: https://www.ginopronos.com/


Follow George:

INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/georgemristau/

LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/gristau/


http://APPLY: apply.allprohomes.com


Follow All Pro Homes:

INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/allprohomes

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/weichertrealtorsallpro

TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/wraphomes

LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/company/allprohomes

PODCAST: http://www.anchor.fm/allprohomes

WEBSITE: http://www.allprohomes.com

Oct 09, 201948:17
Hour 91 006 | Securing A Home Loan w/ Various Types Of Employment

Hour 91 006 | Securing A Home Loan w/ Various Types Of Employment

On this episode, Ron Ricchio explains how to secure a home loan when your employment goes beyond a standard W2. There are different types of verification if you are hourly, salaried, self employed or if you have a second source of income. After this you'll know how to qualify for a home loan, and what the qualifying ratios are, if you operate a sole proprietorship and/or need your side hustle income in order to afford your dream home.
Oct 08, 201832:57
Hour 91 005 | Closing Costs Sticker Shock

Hour 91 005 | Closing Costs Sticker Shock

On this episode, George and Ron try to prepare first time buyers for the potential sticker shock when they receive their closing settlement statement. There are many costs associated with purchasing a home and some are ones buyers may not see coming. After this, you'll be prepared and armed with the necessary knowledge to avoid any financial surprises.
Oct 08, 201822:49
Hour 91 004 | Securing A Loan For First Time Buyers

Hour 91 004 | Securing A Loan For First Time Buyers

Hour 91 004 | Ron Ricchio & George Ristau | Securing A Loan For First Time Buyers. On this episode we speak to Ron Ricchio, the President of Chicagoland Home Mortgage Services. I step behind the camera for this one as George and Ron discuss the different types of situations faced by First Time Home Buyers and the options available to them. They break down, step by step, what you should do and the types of questions that you should ask when you are taking your first steps to securing a mortgage for your first home. There are many types of products available and each one appeals to buyers based on their individual needs and goals. After listening to this you will be well equipped and prepared to start the application process with no surprises.
Aug 31, 201832:42
Hour 91 003 | Gideon Bluestein | Illinois REALTORS Outreach

Hour 91 003 | Gideon Bluestein | Illinois REALTORS Outreach

Hour 91 003 | Gideon Bluestein & George Ristau | Illinois Realtors Member Outreach I shift roles on this one and step behind the camera/mic as Illinois Realtor Member Outreach team member, Gideon Bluestein shares his insights on current topics effecting Realtors right now and how we can get involved to make a difference. Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginopronos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginopronos/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginopronos/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/ginopronos Twitter: https://twitter.com/ginopronos Podcast: https://www.ginopronos.com/podcast Website: https://www.ginopronos.com/
Jul 31, 201839:34
Hour 91 002 | Gino Pronos | Getting Started In Real Estate

Hour 91 002 | Gino Pronos | Getting Started In Real Estate

Hour 91 002 | Gino Pronos, George Ristau & Michael Ristau | How To Get Started In Real Estate. Welcome to your career. On this episode we talk about what you should do if you have ever considered getting your real estate license and what it's like building a family business. We discuss the things you should look for in an instructor/school, what type of training to look for in your brokerage and how to set proper expectations on day one, because it isn't what you thought it would be. In addition, George and Mike share their experiences working with each other and how important it is to exercise empathy when building a family business.
Jul 23, 201851:10
Hour 91 001 | Gino Pronos & George Ristau | Introductions

Hour 91 001 | Gino Pronos & George Ristau | Introductions

Welcome to the first episode of Hour 91!
Hour 91 is your premiere training resource for Real Estate professionals.
Hour 91 is your career.
Think of it as a post grad education once you complete your 90 hours of pre-license classes.
On this episode we delve into the back story of my co-host, George Ristau, and how he got his start in Real Estate and what his day to day is like as the Broker/Owner of All Pro Homes. We also go deep into how he survived two market crashes and put all his chips in the middle to become one of the top producers in Chicago over the past three decades.
Jul 13, 201851:16
Hour 91 | Gino Pronos | Intro

Hour 91 | Gino Pronos | Intro

Welcome to the first episode of Hour 91!
Hour 91 is your premiere training resource for Real Estate professionals.
Hour 91 is your career.
Think of it as a post grad education once you complete your 90 hours of pre-license classes.
You’re going to hear insider tips, tricks, stories, step by step instruction, practical advice, and much more from industry players and professionals who are here to help you grow your sales career, team or brokerage.
Tune in every week to catch up the latest episodes, and in the meantime, stay up to date on Instagram @ginopronos, as well as, @allprohomes for more tips and content that we know can will help you.
Enjoy!
Jul 13, 201801:28