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The Collective Podcast

The Collective Podcast

Written by: TORE Studios
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 Welcome to The Collective — where real estate meets real life.

Hosted by industry powerhouses Posh, Fancy Nancy, and Nicole Rouseau, this podcast is more than just another business show — it’s a movement.

We gather as The Collective — a bold, diverse community of real estate professionals from around the world — to talk about what really matters:

📈 Building a thriving business
🤝 Creating genuine connections
🏡 Navigating the highs and lows of real estate
💬 Balancing ambition, family, and self
💡 Learning together and leading with purpose

Whether you’re a new agent, a seasoned top producer, or someone dreaming of financial freedom, you’ll find your tribe right here. Expect candid conversations, raw stories, tactical advice, and the kind of support you don’t get in most broker meetings.

👉 Join us as we keep it real, build each other up, and grow through what we go through.
This is for the builders, the dreamers, the doers. This is The Collective.
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Episodes
  • Real Estate Reality Check: Why 2025 Was the Hardest Year Yet

    Real Estate Reality Check: Why 2025 Was the Hardest Year Yet
    Dec 3 2025
    In this unfiltered season finale, the ladies of The Collective Podcast sit down to unpack the wild ride that was 2025 in real estate. From constant job layoffs causing contract fallout, to sellers drowning in negative equity, to buyers submitting lowball offers with zero urgency — this episode lays out the real reality behind today’s market.

    Whether you’re a new agent trying to survive these unpredictable shifts, a seasoned agent fighting to stay motivated, or simply someone curious about the 2025–2026 housing landscape… this episode hits home.

    What we cover:
    ✅ Why so many contracts collapsed this year
    ✅ The emotional and financial toll of listings sitting 100+ days
    ✅ Buyers acting like it’s a “buyer’s market” (even though is it… really?)
    ✅ Agents losing deals due to job losses, government shutdown delays & financing chaos
    ✅ How to protect your energy, set boundaries, and recover from burnout
    ✅ Why “Let Them” became the motto of survival in 2025
    ✅ The team’s mindset + strategic reset heading into 2026

    If you’re a realtor, a business owner, or anyone grinding through a tough year — this conversation will remind you you’re not alone.

    📌 Let us know in the comments:
    What topics do YOU want in Season 2?

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    CHAPTERS
    00:00 – Intro & Thanking Our First Listeners
    01:00 – Looking Back at a Wild 2025
    01:40 – What the Market REALLY Feels Like
    02:20 – Job Losses & Canceled Contracts
    03:00 – Why Leads Are Down & Agents Are Struggling
    04:00 – The Harsh Reality for New Agents
    05:00 – Low Inventory? No Urgency? What’s Going On
    06:00 – Sellers in Negative Equity & Financial Stress
    07:00 – High Costs, Solar Panels & Refinance Regrets
    08:00 – The Pressure on Listing Agents
    09:00 – Marketing Spend, Staging & Upfront Costs
    10:00 – Buyer Behavior: Low Offers & High Demands
    12:00 – Is It Really a Buyer’s Market?
    13:20 – What Predictors Say About 2026
    14:00 – Navigating Delays, Shutdowns & Lending Chaos
    16:00 – Staying Motivated Through Disappointment
    17:00 – “Let Them” — Learning Not to Take It Personal
    18:30 – Keeping Sanity Through Tough Transactions
    19:30 – Trusting Your Gut as an Agent
    22:00 – Boundaries, Burnout & Protecting Your Energy
    24:00 – When Clients Ghost You
    27:00 – People Pleasing vs Professional Standards
    29:00 – Why Not Every Client Is Your Client
    31:00 – The Power of No & Not Taking Things Personally
    34:00 – Manifesting Through Tough Markets
    36:00 – Preparing for 2026 With Systems & Strategy
    37:00 – Holiday Decorating, Joy & Resetting the Energy
    41:00 – Balancing Motherhood & the Chaos of the Season
    44:00 – Managing Screen Time & Mental Health
    47:00 – Algorithm Awareness & Protecting Your Mind
    48:00 – Asking What Truly Serves Your Life
    49:00 – 2025 as the Year of Lessons
    50:00 – Gratitude for Season One & Looking Ahead
    52:00 – Getting Even More Real in Season Two
    53:00 – Final Thoughts & Season Wrap
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    55 mins
  • Real Talk with The Collective: Risk, Friendship, and Life Lessons Over Mimosas

    Real Talk with The Collective: Risk, Friendship, and Life Lessons Over Mimosas
    Oct 17 2025
    Welcome back to The Collective Podcast! In this episode, we slow things down and get real with our very first Fancy Friday—mimosas included. 🥂 Today isn’t about business strategy or real estate tactics. It’s about who we really are—as women, moms, entrepreneurs, immigrants, risk-takers, and friends.

    In this unscripted conversation, we dive into:
    • Who’s really the biggest risk taker on the team
    • The question that reveals your true love language
    • Embarrassing and real-life moments from real estate
    • Things people would never guess about us
    • Childhood influences and who shaped our journey
    • Why saying “NO” is a full sentence
    • Biggest I can’t believe this is my life moments
    • Friendship, faith, and building something meaningful together
    • The scariest decisions we ever made—and how they changed our lives forever

    Whether you’re hustling in business, rebuilding your life, growing your family, or just trying to figure out your next chapter—you’ll feel this one. This episode reminds us that no matter what—we’re stronger together. 💪✨

    If you enjoy real, unfiltered conversations from women who keep it honest, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss Season 2 coming soon!

    💬 Join the conversation: Drop a comment—what’s YOUR love language? ⭐ Support the show: If this episode resonated, leave us a 5-star review to help us grow!
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    54 mins
  • Confidence, Self-Love & Owning Your Worth: Real Talk for Women in Real Estate & Life

    Confidence, Self-Love & Owning Your Worth: Real Talk for Women in Real Estate & Life
    Oct 2 2025
    What really builds unshakable confidence—especially as a woman in business, relationships, and life?

    In this powerful episode of The Collective, hosts Posh, Fancy Nancy, and Nicole Rouseau get brutally honest about self-love, overcoming insecurities, and finding the courage to step into rooms (and opportunities) even when you feel unprepared.

    From self-image challenges and postpartum struggles to the competitive world of real estate sales, the trio shares practical tips, heartfelt stories, and faith-based insights on:
    • How to separate true confidence from arrogance in a “show-and-tell” social-media world.
    • Why confidence grows from self-love, preparation, and persistence—not perfection.
    • Learning to borrow confidence (through faith, mentors, hype-music playlists, and your tribe).
    • The mindset shift that helps women push past negative self-talk and take bold action in business.
    • How a supportive community and the right circle of friends can make or break your growth.

    Whether you’re a real estate professional, an entrepreneur, or just someone navigating life’s curveballs, this conversation will inspire you to embrace your worth, silence the inner critic, and show up fully as yourself.

    👉 If this episode speaks to you, drop a comment below, hit the 👍 LIKE button, and SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered conversations.

    ⭐ Don’t forget to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help us reach more listeners.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro
    01:00 – Are We Born Confident or Do We Build It?
    02:30 – Competence Builds Confidence: Practice & Preparation
    04:30 – Posh’s Journey: Confidence Equals Self-Love
    06:00 – Healing From Past Relationships & Finding Self-Worth
    09:00 – Nancy on Self-Worth and Hidden Insecurities
    11:00 – Nicole’s Story: Faith, Grit & Building Confidence Through Action
    15:00 – Confidence in Real Estate: Handling Rejection & Comparisons
    18:00 – What to Do on “Low-Confidence” Days
    20:00 – Motherhood, Postpartum & Shifting Identity
    24:00 – The Power of a Supportive Tribe
    26:00 – Confidence vs. Arrogance in a Competitive Industry
    32:00 – Lifestyle, Finances & Authenticity in Business
    38:00 – Growing Through Bigger Challenges & New Goals
    40:00 – Posh’s Early Struggles With Self-Image & Overweight Stigma
    46:00 – Nicole & Nancy on Acne, Hair Loss & Confidence Battles
    49:00 – Silencing Negative Self-Talk: The “Chatter” in Our Heads
    51:40 – Borrowing Confidence: Hype Music, Faith & Preparation
    54:00 – Posh’s Final Message: Don’t Let Voices (Inside or Out) Stop You
    56:00 – Closing Remarks & Season-One Reminder
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    57 mins
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