<![CDATA[Between Showings]]>Between Showings is a real estate podcast that goes beyond buying and selling homes.

Hosted by sisters and Wisconsin REALTORS®, we break down the home buying process, home selling tips, real estate market trends, homeownership, interior design, home improvement, and everything in between. We also have honest conversations about entrepreneurship, motherhood, balancing career and family, and building a life you love.

Each episode features practical advice for first-time home buyers, home sellers, homeowners, and anyone interested in real estate, along with interviews with local experts including mortgage lenders, home inspectors, interior designers, builders, organizers, and small business owners.

You’ll get insider knowledge, behind-the-scenes stories from the real estate industry, and actionable tips you can use whether you’re preparing to move or simply creating a home that fits your lifestyle.

While our roots are in Southeast Wisconsin, the conversations are relevant wherever you call home.

If you’re looking for trusted real estate advice, home inspiration, local expertise, and authentic conversations about life beyond the transaction, you’ve found your place.

Welcome to Between Showings - where home, business, and life come together.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:05:02 GMTWed, 08 Jul 2026 16:30:36 GMT60Danika Holt<p>Between Showings is a real estate podcast that goes beyond buying and selling homes.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by sisters and Wisconsin REALTORS®, we break down the home buying process, home selling tips, real estate market trends, homeownership, interior design, home improvement, and everything in between. We also have honest conversations about entrepreneurship, motherhood, balancing career and family, and building a life you love.</p><p>Each episode features practical advice for first-time home buyers, home sellers, homeowners, and anyone interested in real estate, along with interviews with local experts including mortgage lenders, home inspectors, interior designers, builders, organizers, and small business owners. </p><p></p><p>You’ll get insider knowledge, behind-the-scenes stories from the real estate industry, and actionable tips you can use whether you’re preparing to move or simply creating a home that fits your lifestyle.</p><p></p><p>While our roots are in Southeast Wisconsin, the conversations are relevant wherever you call home.</p><p></p><p>If you’re looking for trusted real estate advice, home inspiration, local expertise, and authentic conversations about life beyond the transaction, you’ve found your place.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to Between Showings - where home, business, and life come together.</p>episodicDanika Holtdanikatramburg@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Declutter and Organize Your Life for Functionality]]>In this episode of Between Showings, Danika and Amelia discuss the significance of organization in homes, especially during transitional periods like back-to-school. They explore Amelia's journey into professional organizing, the common challenges clients face, and practical tips for decluttering and creating functional spaces. In this conversation, Danika and Amelia Kovalk discuss practical strategies for organizing spaces, particularly in homes with children and during transitions like moving. They emphasize the importance of small, manageable changes and the psychological aspects of organization, especially for those with ADHD.


Takeaways

  • Decluttering over space
  • Organizing as a holistic approach Organizing reduces stress
  • Small changes make a big impact


Chapters

  • 00:00 The Importance of Organization
  • 03:08 Amelia's Journey to Organizing
  • 06:55 Understanding Client Needs
  • 10:25 Misconceptions About Organizing
  • 12:09 Practical Tips for Decluttering
  • 14:25 Unique Finds in Organizing
  • 16:14 Creating Functional Systems for Kids
  • 19:39 Maximizing Small Spaces
  • 22:00 Understanding ADHD and Organization
  • 24:04 Preparing for a Move
  • 27:35 Real Estate and Home Organization
  • 30:07 Organizing Kids' Spaces
  • 31:45 Starting Your Organization Journey
  • 32:43 Essential Organizing Tools
  • 35:46 Connecting with Amelia Kovalk
]]>6bc10026-cb5d-438f-8237-517553801be5Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:39:17 GMT<p>In this episode of Between Showings, Danika and Amelia discuss the significance of organization in homes, especially during transitional periods like back-to-school. They explore Amelia's journey into professional organizing, the common challenges clients face, and practical tips for decluttering and creating functional spaces. In this conversation, Danika and Amelia Kovalk discuss practical strategies for organizing spaces, particularly in homes with children and during transitions like moving. They emphasize the importance of small, manageable changes and the psychological aspects of organization, especially for those with ADHD.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Decluttering over space</li><li>Organizing as a holistic approach Organizing reduces stress</li><li>Small changes make a big impact</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Importance of Organization</li><li>03:08 Amelia's Journey to Organizing</li><li>06:55 Understanding Client Needs</li><li>10:25 Misconceptions About Organizing</li><li>12:09 Practical Tips for Decluttering</li><li>14:25 Unique Finds in Organizing</li><li>16:14 Creating Functional Systems for Kids</li><li>19:39 Maximizing Small Spaces</li><li>22:00 Understanding ADHD and Organization</li><li>24:04 Preparing for a Move</li><li>27:35 Real Estate and Home Organization</li><li>30:07 Organizing Kids' Spaces</li><li>31:45 Starting Your Organization Journey</li><li>32:43 Essential Organizing Tools</li><li>35:46 Connecting with Amelia Kovalk</li></ul>no00:34:2419Declutter and Organize Your Life for Functionalityfull<![CDATA[Leadership & Managing a Sales Team in New Construction]]>Laura Rossi, a realtor sales manager at Victory Homes of Wisconsin, shares her journey from random jobs to real estate and building. She discusses the surprises and challenges of new construction, the transition to sales management, and the importance of education and leadership in the industry.


Takeaways

  • Real estate and new construction involve unique challenges and surprises.
  • Education, leadership, and attention to detail are crucial in the real estate and new construction industry.


Chapters

  • 00:00 Journey to Real Estate and Building
  • 02:33 Surprises and Challenges of New Construction
  • 03:52 Transition to Sales Management
  • 05:24 Importance of Education and Leadership
]]>c13fc37a-4bdb-4100-8925-c8a3f1342496Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:48:57 GMT<p>Laura Rossi, a realtor sales manager at Victory Homes of Wisconsin, shares her journey from random jobs to real estate and building. She discusses the surprises and challenges of new construction, the transition to sales management, and the importance of education and leadership in the industry.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Real estate and new construction involve unique challenges and surprises.</li><li>Education, leadership, and attention to detail are crucial in the real estate and new construction industry.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Journey to Real Estate and Building</li><li>02:33 Surprises and Challenges of New Construction</li><li>03:52 Transition to Sales Management</li><li>05:24 Importance of Education and Leadership</li></ul>no00:22:2118Leadership & Managing a Sales Team in New Constructionfull<![CDATA[Building a Business with Purpose]]>The conversation covers Elli Rose Langlois's journey into real estate, the challenges of being a young agent, incorporating faith into business, the impact of Elevation Empire, career advice, and a conclusion.

Takeaways

  • Real estate as a career
  • Challenges of being a young agent

Chapters

  • 00:00 Journey into Real Estate
  • 03:00 Challenges of Being a Young Agent
  • 07:02 Incorporating Faith into Business
  • 21:55 Elevation Empire and Impact
  • 32:56 Career Advice and Conclusion
]]>888f3d29-a12d-4f6d-aca7-a363d0c6971eThu, 10 Sep 2026 17:06:59 GMT<p>The conversation covers Elli Rose Langlois's journey into real estate, the challenges of being a young agent, incorporating faith into business, the impact of Elevation Empire, career advice, and a conclusion.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Real estate as a career</li><li>Challenges of being a young agent</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Journey into Real Estate</li><li>03:00 Challenges of Being a Young Agent</li><li>07:02 Incorporating Faith into Business</li><li>21:55 Elevation Empire and Impact</li><li>32:56 Career Advice and Conclusion</li></ul>no00:30:1317Building a Business with Purposefull<![CDATA[Home Buying 101: Financing Made Simple ]]>The conversation covers a range of topics related to mortgage lending, including the passion for helping underdogs, misunderstandings about lenders, the importance of pre-approval, understanding credit scores, different mortgage programs, first-time home buyer opportunities, understanding interest rates, lifestyle and homeownership, the mortgage process and myths, and first steps for homebuyers.

Takeaways

  • Passion for helping underdogs
  • Importance of pre-approval

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Mortgage Lending
  • 01:26 Passion for Helping Underdogs
  • 02:17 Misunderstandings About Lenders
  • 04:25 Importance of Pre-Approval
  • 06:36 Understanding Credit Scores
  • 09:07 Different Mortgage Programs
  • 12:25 First-Time Home Buyer Opportunities
  • 13:59 Understanding Interest Rates
  • 16:58 Lifestyle and Homeownership
  • 18:08 Mortgage Process and Myths
  • 29:37 First Steps for Homebuyers
]]>0b1f5738-4897-4eb5-a50e-e8aa590013b6Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:38:44 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of topics related to mortgage lending, including the passion for helping underdogs, misunderstandings about lenders, the importance of pre-approval, understanding credit scores, different mortgage programs, first-time home buyer opportunities, understanding interest rates, lifestyle and homeownership, the mortgage process and myths, and first steps for homebuyers.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Passion for helping underdogs</li><li>Importance of pre-approval</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Mortgage Lending</li><li>01:26 Passion for Helping Underdogs</li><li>02:17 Misunderstandings About Lenders</li><li>04:25 Importance of Pre-Approval</li><li>06:36 Understanding Credit Scores</li><li>09:07 Different Mortgage Programs</li><li>12:25 First-Time Home Buyer Opportunities</li><li>13:59 Understanding Interest Rates</li><li>16:58 Lifestyle and Homeownership</li><li>18:08 Mortgage Process and Myths</li><li>29:37 First Steps for Homebuyers</li></ul>no00:28:4916Home Buying 101: Financing Made Simple full<![CDATA[Moving States, Growing a Brand, and Selling Homes]]>The conversation covers Alexis's journey into real estate, her use of social media for lead generation, and the challenges faced by buyers in the real estate market. It also delves into the importance of building trust through social media and the value of organic, phone-based content over professionally produced content. The conversation delves into the real estate market dynamics, focusing on the challenges of inventory, affordability, and competition. It also explores the use of pricing strategies to drive engagement and secure cleaner offers for sellers.

Takeaways

  • Social media as a tool for real estate
  • Building trust through social media Real estate market dynamics
  • Pricing strategies

Chapters

  • 00:00 Challenges in the Real Estate Market
  • 16:55 Real Estate Market Dynamics
  • 20:38 Pricing Strategies
]]>db17e535-f420-455f-bd9b-9eb02578cf10Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:09:30 GMT<p>The conversation covers Alexis's journey into real estate, her use of social media for lead generation, and the challenges faced by buyers in the real estate market. It also delves into the importance of building trust through social media and the value of organic, phone-based content over professionally produced content. The conversation delves into the real estate market dynamics, focusing on the challenges of inventory, affordability, and competition. It also explores the use of pricing strategies to drive engagement and secure cleaner offers for sellers.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Social media as a tool for real estate</li><li>Building trust through social media Real estate market dynamics</li><li>Pricing strategies</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Challenges in the Real Estate Market</li><li>16:55 Real Estate Market Dynamics</li><li>20:38 Pricing Strategies</li></ul>yes00:30:4415Moving States, Growing a Brand, and Selling Homesfull<![CDATA[Real Estate Investing & Flipping Does & Don'ts]]>The biggest real estate myth? That it’s passive income.The truth is: real estate is a business. It takes strategy, patience, and a willingness to learn as you go. In this conversation, Tyler Vandermolen breaks down why the best investors don’t chase “cheap” deals, they chase the right deals, in the right markets, with the right plan.If you’re feeling intimidated by real estate, start here:

  1. Learn from people who’ve done it
  2. Run the numbers carefully
  3. Take action before you feel “ready”

The first step is always the hardest — but it’s the one that changes

everything.

]]>76c35b38-0599-454c-b7b3-519ac6fcd419Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:12:21 GMT<p>The biggest real estate myth? That it’s passive income.The truth is: real estate is a business. It takes strategy, patience, and a willingness to learn as you go. In this conversation, Tyler Vandermolen breaks down why the best investors don’t chase “cheap” deals, they chase the right deals, in the right markets, with the right plan.If you’re feeling intimidated by real estate, start here:</p><p></p><ol><li>Learn from people who’ve done it</li><li>Run the numbers carefully</li><li>Take action before you feel “ready”<p></p></li></ol><p>The first step is always the hardest — but it’s the one that changes </p><p>everything.</p>no00:39:0814Real Estate Investing & Flipping Does & Don'tsfull<![CDATA[Cloud Based Brokerages & What that Really Means]]>The real estate industry is evolving, and one of the biggest changes we're seeing is the rise of cloud-based brokerages. But what does that actually mean for agents, clients, and the future of the industry?

In this episode of Between Showings, we're breaking down what a cloud-based brokerage is, how it differs from the traditional brick-and-mortar model, and why so many real estate professionals are choosing to make the switch. We discuss the flexibility, technology, collaboration, and opportunities these brokerages offer, along with some of the misconceptions surrounding them.

Whether you're an agent considering your next move, someone curious about how the real estate industry is changing, or simply interested in what happens behind the scenes of buying and selling homes, this conversation offers an inside look at one of the biggest shifts happening in real estate today.

In this episode, we cover:

  • What a cloud-based brokerage is
  • How it compares to a traditional brokerage
  • Why more agents are making the move
  • The role of technology in today's real estate business
  • Common myths and misconceptions
  • What the future of real estate could look like

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow agent or anyone interested in the future of real estate. We'll see you next time on Between Showings.

]]>aa8f2a2c-c8fb-47a8-a282-62500c3b28bdThu, 30 Jul 2026 01:13:48 GMT<p>The real estate industry is evolving, and one of the biggest changes we're seeing is the rise of <b>cloud-based brokerages</b>. But what does that actually mean for agents, clients, and the future of the industry?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <b>Between Showings</b>, we're breaking down what a cloud-based brokerage is, how it differs from the traditional brick-and-mortar model, and why so many real estate professionals are choosing to make the switch. We discuss the flexibility, technology, collaboration, and opportunities these brokerages offer, along with some of the misconceptions surrounding them.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're an agent considering your next move, someone curious about how the real estate industry is changing, or simply interested in what happens behind the scenes of buying and selling homes, this conversation offers an inside look at one of the biggest shifts happening in real estate today.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode, we cover:</b></p><ul><li>What a cloud-based brokerage is</li><li>How it compares to a traditional brokerage</li><li>Why more agents are making the move</li><li>The role of technology in today's real estate business</li><li>Common myths and misconceptions</li><li>What the future of real estate could look like<br /></li></ul><p>If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow agent or anyone interested in the future of real estate. We'll see you next time on <b>Between Showings</b>.</p>no00:26:3113Cloud Based Brokerages & What that Really Meansfull<![CDATA[What to Know about Interior Design and Home Staging]]>In this episode of Between Showings, we're joined by Kayla Hunter, founder of Hunter Interiors, to talk about the power of intentional home design, strategic staging, and what it really takes to build a business from the ground up.

Before creating beautiful spaces for homeowners, Kayla had a successful career in accounting. She shares what inspired her to take a leap of faith into entrepreneurship, how she grew Hunter Interiors, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

We also dive into why home staging matters, the design choices that add the most value, common decorating mistakes homeowners make, and simple ways to make your home feel more functional, beautiful, and market-ready whether you're planning to sell or simply want to love where you live.

Whether you're a homeowner, real estate enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone looking for home inspiration, this episode is full of practical advice and encouraging insights you won't want to miss.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Kayla's journey from accounting to entrepreneurship
  • Building a successful interior design business
  • The impact of professional home staging
  • Design trends that stand the test of time
  • Budget-friendly ways to elevate your home
  • Advice for anyone considering starting their own business

If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves great design, real estate, or inspiring entrepreneurial stories.

]]>daedc2c1-019f-43b3-aa06-c6d871109445Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:56:26 GMT<p>In this episode of <b>Between Showings</b>, we're joined by <b>Kayla Hunter</b>, founder of <b>Hunter Interiors</b>, to talk about the power of intentional home design, strategic staging, and what it really takes to build a business from the ground up.</p><p></p><p>Before creating beautiful spaces for homeowners, Kayla had a successful career in accounting. She shares what inspired her to take a leap of faith into entrepreneurship, how she grew Hunter Interiors, and the lessons she's learned along the way.</p><p></p><p>We also dive into why home staging matters, the design choices that add the most value, common decorating mistakes homeowners make, and simple ways to make your home feel more functional, beautiful, and market-ready whether you're planning to sell or simply want to love where you live.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're a homeowner, real estate enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone looking for home inspiration, this episode is full of practical advice and encouraging insights you won't want to miss.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode, we cover:</b></p><ul><li>Kayla's journey from accounting to entrepreneurship</li><li>Building a successful interior design business</li><li>The impact of professional home staging</li><li>Design trends that stand the test of time</li><li>Budget-friendly ways to elevate your home</li><li>Advice for anyone considering starting their own business<p></p></li></ul><p>If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves great design, real estate, or inspiring entrepreneurial stories.</p>no00:42:14What to Know about Interior Design and Home Stagingfull<![CDATA[Who We Are & Why We Started this Podcast]]>Welcome to the very first episode of Between Showings! We're sisters, REALTORS, an your hosts. In this episode, we are sharing who we are, how we got into real estate, why we decided to start this podcast, and what you can expect from future episodes. Whether you're here for home buying tips, behind-the-scenes real estate stories, entrepreneurship, or honest conversations about life, we are os excited you are here.

]]>c92aa4cb-bed4-4e70-8436-c2d5ba21aa92Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:34:10 GMT<p>Welcome to the very first episode of Between Showings! We're sisters, REALTORS, an your hosts. In this episode, we are sharing who we are, how we got into real estate, why we decided to start this podcast, and what you can expect from future episodes. Whether you're here for home buying tips, behind-the-scenes real estate stories, entrepreneurship, or honest conversations about life, we are os excited you are here. </p>no00:29:4611Who We Are & Why We Started this Podcastfull