The Second Half with Melanie Kennemann

Talk about overcoming ADVERSITY! You may know him as one of the top real estate leaders in our industry, but Dan Grieb barely made it through a tumultuous childhood filled with abuse and unimaginable pain. And yet, today his light shines so brightly and he is committed to helping so many others find their way as well. Lots of powerful lessons in this one so grab your notepad. The rest of your life begins TODAY, so let's GO!

After a nearly 20 year military career, Jesse Myles took the leap and made the transition to real estate mega agent and entrepreneur. He believes in results and the sacrifices it takes to win and is one of the most wonderful people you'll meet!

How you show up matters. Professionally and personally. We've heard that time and time again, yet Victor Nino is a living example of it. And that anything is possible that you set your mind to! His team did nearly $3 million in GCI last year which is impressive in itself, yet it's his story to success and the people he takes with him that makes it so incredible. Listen in!

Working with a partner can be so much more challenging than doing it on your own. Yet top agents Rebekah and Paul Cummings make it look easy and are such great examples of what it looks like to be incredibly successful partners in life AND in business! Listen in to how they build their business through community, geographic farming, events and the value they deliver to every single client!

At the young age of 11, Cody had a choice to make. To either be the victim of his circumstance or to bet on himself and not accept the same future for himself. From football to army to real estate, Cody plays all in and is fully committed to his path to greatness while inspiring and lifting others with him along the way. Listen in!

From living in the streets in the Philippines to owning multiple businesses in the United States, Jan Lee's story will inspire you to not be the person on the outside looking in, but to get on the field and in the ARENA! How you show up today matters!

Meet Dillar Schwartz! Taking the determination and dedication of a dance career to successfully investing in people, their careers, and in her own legacy wealth building... all by following the roadmap and tools and systems and listening to those who've gone before. The Dillar Group helped over 200 families last year alone and her golden impact she makes with everything she is involved in is inspiring to see. Listen in!

Welcome to season two! So excited to kick it off with an extraordinary example of being highly competitive and incredibly successful WITHOUT sacrificing your personal life!! Andy Allen is living the life he never knew existed and I trust you will take away so many nuggets from this conversation!

Gene Arant has built one of the most successful real estate businesses in the Austin market, all from his disciplined work ethic and focusing on what matters most in the long run. Short term pain for long term gain. Success is simple not easy... and Gene is an incredible example of this strategy in action. Be inspired!

When one of my team members told me about the great work that was happening with Houses With Hope, I knew I wanted to meet them and share them with my listeners! They made a special trip all the way from Kenia and the west coast to join me for this episode we recorded in my office in Austin! Meet the Founder and President of Houses with Hope Ronna Jordan and the Honorable Jared Okelo who serves on the Parliament in Kenia and is changing his country, one family at a time. May this short conversation inspire you and touch your heart to see the good that they are doing. Here's to making an impact!

In honor of her 16 years of team leadership, Melanie invites some of her leader friends BACK to have a big discussion around authenticity, transparency and navigating life. This is a do not miss episode!

Kim was ranked the #1 individual agent in kw Austin NW in volume last year, and shares her journey into real estate with all of us in this episode. From marketing major to marketing a neighborhood, 90% of Kim's results now come from that focused strategy and those efforts made in her neighborhood. Listen to her calm, cool and collected and very strategic approach... it will inspire you!

Brett started doing flips at the age of 22 in Arizona. By 25, he decided to get his real estate license. When the market shifted drastically in 2008, he joined kw with the idea of transitioning out because he didn’t see a path forward. Three years later, he found himself in the top 10 of all real estate agents at all companies and number 3 at kw and was doing at times 100 short sales a month!! He realized that it would take more than just ‘’making money” to be wealthy, so the last 10 years he has been on the journey to build and acquire massive wealth. Today, he leads the kw wealth community for all of kw, teaching and helping agents do the same. Super inspiring journey and I hope you take a moment to listen!

Greg Hague decided that after completing his law degree, he would rather pursue his entrepreneurial instincts much like his father and jumped right into real estate in Cincinnati. He discusses his adventurous journey and how it changed in a moment after being asked a very direct question from a good friend.. "are you happy?". Greg reminds us to be open minded on what can be, to believe that you can make a difference, and to make life about purpose. Whether you already know Greg or have never heard of him, this episode will be worth the listen!

By making a huge life changing decision to become sober at the age of 35 after hitting rock bottom, Clay transformed the trajectory of his life. Listen in and be inspired by his focus and intention and his big goals to end the year with 100 agents on his team! He has built his business from $12 million to $88 million and shares some of his success story with us so you won't want to miss this episode!

From Yoga instructor to $40 million in real estate sales and impressive investment portfolio... such a great example to learn from! Listen in!

David has been in leadership for nearly two decades and believes that there is always a story you are telling yourself, and that you get to define it. Don't be stuck on where you are. Be stuck on where you want to GO. David shares lessons from his leadership journey from his own transformation and more!

Imagine that your net worth was a NEGATIVE $842,000 and you had lost absolutely everything you'd built. That's Nicole Zuber and her husband Craig just over a decade ago before they came to kw. Today, they lead by example from lessons learned and both coach some of the very BEST in our industry. Listen in and learn about getting clarity and purpose with Nicole Zuber!

Diego is a top agent, investor owning 62 doors, inspirational speaker, TedTalk presenter and has spoken to Congress in Washington DC on behalf of the DACA Dreamer program multiple times! Talk about overcoming obstacles... his success story will inspire you!

Angie Beck knows basketball... and real estate! She is a three time hall of fame recipient and was the youngest head college basketball coach in her time at the young age of 22, which led her to a very successful coaching and sportscaster career. She discusses her success equation, what she looked for as a recruiter for the IDEAL player and why, and how her competitive spirit has translated into her thriving luxury real estate business. If you don't have the confidence to say it and believe it, it won't happen. What a great episode filled with great nuggets for everyone. Enjoy!

Cynthia Lee went from being a successful journalist and news anchor into an up and coming residential real estate agent until she eventually decided to specialize in the commercial space arena. She now has a very successful commercial business and accepted the challenge to lead all of kw commercial worldwide! She shares some heartfelt stories on how she came to be the purposeful and driven dynamic leader she is today... you are in for a treat!

This episode features Chris Smith who did over $30 million in production last year, along with running and launching multiple other businesses. But moving to the entrepreneurial side was new for this MBA systems and software expert, and has proven to be more natural than anticipated. Listen in to how his mind works and how he approaches real estate and life... enjoy!

Learn how Sarah Weaver creates cash flow to live all around the world by multiple kinds of investing... but most likely not the kind you've heard of before. For more information, you can purchase her recently published book "30 day Stay: A Real Estate Investor's Guide to Mastering the Medium-Term Rental." 

Robert Meche brought his independent brokerage of over 150 agents BACK to kw years later to give them a competitive advantage and more! Robert is a respected leader in the real estate space and is the very first team in all of kw to join KWEN, the statewide brokerage created for expansion teams to thrive without boundaries. He is an educator and industry leader and his positive energy is infectious. Great conversation!

Coach, entrepreneur, and now Author of The Magic Mom, Alyce Dailey will capture your attention in this very real and heartfelt conversation about living your best life. This is a must listen!

Meet Dave Norberg! Coach, entrepreneur, doer of good things.... and so much more! Dave coaches top agents around the country and reminds us all that every day we just need to DECIDE. And once we make that decision, everything else is so much easier. We also touch on his autobiography that he published where Dave shares heart warming stories along with some lead generation strategies. You won't want to miss this episode!

This episode features a legacy in our industry... Gene Rivers. Be inspired by his story of how he and his wife Rebecca went from being on top of the world to losing everything and starting over in 36 short hours. Gene has been through many market shifts and shares his thoughts around Playing to Win in any market. Vision, persistence, and the willingness to bet on yourself. Enjoy this episode!

Carmen Reese is the founder and rainmaker of the CLR Sales Group in Austin, Texas. Just four years into the business, she has learned the power of leverage through growing her team, her youtube presence and creative use of video and social media, and so much more. Listen in to Carmen's story and winning mindset of how she approaches life!

Second Half Host Melanie Kennemann celebrates 15 consecutive years of leading as an Executive Team Leader for kw and shares her favorite leadership and life lessons with ten amazing leaders who happen to also be her friends from around the country who amplify the conversation with their own unique insight. If you'd like to grow your leadership skills, this episode is for YOU! 

Today, Roya Johnson is living her best life. But it wasn't always that way. Born to Turkish parents in Iran, at a very young age Roya was sent away and separated from her family to make money to send home. Without speaking a word of the local language. This same girl grew up to learn how to read and write in her late teens and ended up coming to the University of Texas in Austin and eventually becoming a powerhouse in Austin real estate. Get to know her amazing journey in this episode of The Second Half... such an incredibly brave and courageous role model for all of us!

Brian is a mega agent, expansion owner, coach, and industry disruptor. He mentions that no matter what your record is, if you can make it to the playoffs in anything in life that matters to you, you have a chance to win the championship! Play to win rather than just playing for "more"... and take time to look at all you've achieved on your way to the top. Great conversation!

This episode features Walt McKinley who was raised in an extremely abusive and traumatic environment that most of us can't even imagine. He left corporate America after a panic attack and a calling that was too strong to ignore.. empowering others by writing his story of turning trauma to triumph in his recently published book "Monsters in my House." He shares that where you start doesn't define where you'll finish and that life happens for you, not to you. We hope his message brightens your day and touches your heart like it did mine the moment I met him!

Donna Hartley survived a plane crash, melanoma and heart surgery all on March 1st. She shares tips on how to raise your vibration through meditation, junking the junk food, and getting out in nature. How do we impact the world? Listen in and see how you can impact both yours and everyone around you. More info on Donna at www.DonnaHartley.com.

If you listened to the "Diversifying your Real Estate" episode with the panel of experts, you had an introduction to Nicholas Landis. In this episode we dive much deeper into many areas of how Nick turned his real estate career into multiple businesses which is now driven by a much bigger purpose. Investing not just in real estate and yourself, but in others. Great discussion!

In this episode, Laurie Flood shares about how she got started in the business and how she continues to look at ways to streamline the process. Her team did over $2.2 million in GCI last year, which is over $1 million more from the year before! Listen in and learn how Laurie handles the market of today and what advice she has for you about lead generation... it may surprise you!

Chad Hyams discusses his recently released book "Achieve Your Apex" and shares why REALationships really matter most!! 

Think when you have a real estate business it's just about helping others? Listen in to this high level conversation with four of Austin's BEST experts out in the field on how they use diversification in real estate and business to build a bigger life. 

In this episode, we feature the fabulous Wendy Papasan on wealth building, mindset, giving back and so much more. She's a great example of who you are in business with MATTERS. Listen in and enjoy!

In this episode, we feature Mo Anderson who is a legacy in our industry! Mo shares some of her perspective of turning 85 and the impact ahead! So many life lessons on the mindset around money and the importance of giving back. From a tenant farmer's daughter growing up poor in Oklahoma, to being inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for her CEO contributions as the first female CEO of a national real estate company, Mo is an inspiration to all of us. I hope you treasure this episode as much as I do... please enjoy the listen and share with someone who needs to hear this today!

Sarah's team closed over 1 Billion in volume in 2021, has over 200 people on her team and is in six cities across the United States. Her positive mindset is so refreshing and inspiring. Listen in and enjoy!

Mega Agent, Expansion business owner with over 200 agents in five countries, and recently tasked to lead the charge with the Keller Williams Expansion Network (KWEN), Cody Gibson shares some of his story that you may not have heard and what he thinks it actually takes to succeed. You'll want to take notes on this one!

In this episode, Brindley dives deep into operations and shares how critical this piece is to true success. Leverage with the right systems and people. Brindley and her team help top achievers succeed at the highest level and how when you find that one person, they can change your world. You are in for such a treat with this conversation!

Director of Growth for all of KW Luxury International Brady Sandahl will win you over with his heartwarming stories of providing great customer service since he was only five years old, when he turned his lemonade stand into a five star experience. It's not about you, it's about the questions you ask to those you are serving. He also shares how he spent the first fifty years finding his gift, and plans on spending the second half sharing his gift with the world. Lovely conversation and sure to make you smile!

How do you build a $130 million dollar team in Austin? Bobby Moats shares how he and his wife and co-owner partner of the Moats team Shaina  Moats started with nothing, failed a lot, and with the right activities and mindset, persevered to build one of the most successful expansion teams in Austin. Listen in!

Melanie visits with James Shaw about his Pivot Shift Facebook page and how we should always play as if we are in the second half. Special visit from Mega Agent Toni Zarghami as a special treat. Great conversation!

In this episode Melanie interviews John Clidy who was a New Jersey trooper for 17 years before finally cutting his ties and going into real estate full time. His book "Leaving Six Figures" shares how happiness should be the goal, not just the money. Great episode and one you don't want to miss!

Tim Heyl, owner of the Heyl Group with Keller Williams Realty and founder of Homeward is one of the smartest young minds I know. He shares how he started as a college student to massively successful business owner he is today. His real estate team thrives in multiple cities and will close nearly $1 Billion in sales this year! He shares why he started Homeward and and shares about the non-profit they are creating, and how calmness and being purposeful are his priority today. You are in for a treat with this conversation!