Meet Marguerite Crespillo, California Realtor and Author.

Podcast Summary: Paul interviewed Marguerite, a seasoned real estate professional with over 30 years of experience and a podcaster. They discussed their respective careers in real estate, which involved over 4,000 transactions, and their involvement in bank foreclosures. Marguerite shared her journey into real estate from owning a bar and beverage catering business and highlighted the flexibility of the real estate industry. They also talked about their shared love for music and podcasting, and how they both enjoy the organic nature of conversations with guests. They concluded the meeting by reflecting on the importance of storytelling. Marguerite and Paul also discussed the evolution of podcasting and social media and the impact of technology and social media on passion projects. Paul expressed interest in learning more about repurposing content. Marguerite offered her social media handles, website, and book as resources for those interested in real estate, her podcast, or her other training programs. Real Estate Veteran's Market Survival Tips 0:00 to 9:20 Paul interviewed Marguerite, a guest who has been in the real estate business for 30 years and is also a podcaster. Marguerite shared her experiences of surviving and thriving through various market conditions, including the 2008 to 2010 era. They discussed their extensive careers in real estate, involving over 4,000 transactions and spanning over 30 years. Marguerite described her transition into real estate after owning a bar and beverage catering business. They also talked about their involvement in bank foreclosures, known as real estate owned (REO) properties. Marguerite expressed her love for the real estate industry due to its flexibility, allowing for different versions of success and the ability to adapt to changing life circumstances. Storytelling and Music: Shared Narratives and Passions 9:20 to 16:26 Paul and Marguerite discussed their shared love for music, specifically the band Loverboy, and their memories of attending a concert together. They also talked about their respective podcasts, and how they both enjoy the organic and unscripted nature of conversations with guests. Marguerite mentioned her book, "100 Things I Love About You," and the spontaneity of her interviews. Paul shared his strategy of buying beers for people at networking events to hear their stories, which he started doing from 2009. They concluded the meeting by reflecting on the importance of storytelling, which they believe is ingrained in human DNA. Podcasting, Social Media, and Storytelling: Evolution and Repurposing 16:27 to 21:43 Marguerite and Paul discussed the evolution of podcasting and social media. They noted that podcasting has become more commercialized and content repurposing is more prevalent. They also discussed the shorter attention spans of audiences, with Paul pointing out that some platforms like TikTok require content to grab attention in just a few seconds. They also discussed the significance of storytelling, a practice that has been in place since the beginning of time. Paul expressed interest in learning more about repurposing content and understanding the end game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torontorealestate/message