In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast, Steven & Jordan sit down with Jayselle Poblete to talk about her journey from working in real estate development in Washington, D.C. to relocating to Portland and ultimately starting her own HVAC company, Stellar HVAC.

Jayselle shares what it was like transitioning between markets, continuing her career in development, and making the pivotal decision to build a business that gave her more flexibility and time with her daughter. She walks through the realities of starting an HVAC company, from learning the technical side of the industry to managing operations, hiring, and growth.

This conversation dives into the intricacies of the HVAC business, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to step away from a traditional career path to build something of your own. Jayselle’s story offers valuable insight for anyone considering starting a service-based business or balancing career ambition with family priorities.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, real estate professional, or someone curious about building a business from the ground up, this episode is packed with real-world lessons and honest perspective you won’t want to miss.

#REalizedGainsPodcast #Entrepreneurship #HVACBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #WomenInBusiness #PortlandOregon #BusinessOwnership

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In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast, Steven & Jordan sit down with Portland-area real estate agent Tiana Javier of eXp Realty. Tiana shares her journey from starting in Beaverton to now building a thriving business in Ridgefield, WA. As a mom and full-time Realtor, she talks about being the “school bus agent” for local families, helping clients through life transitions like divorce, and guiding new agents as a mentor.

Whether you’re a parent balancing career and family, a new agent finding your footing, or just curious about what it takes to build a meaningful real estate business, Tiana’s story is full of inspiration and practical wisdom.

#REalizedGainsPodcast #PortlandRealEstate #RealtorLife #eXpRealty #RealEstateTips #WashingtonRealEstate #WomenInRealEstate #RealEstateMentor

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In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast, Steven & Jordan sit down with Ian Murdock, mortgage broker at Mortgage Trust. Ian shares his unique journey from pursuing a career in music to becoming a trusted mortgage professional. He opens up about navigating the 2008 housing crisis, the lessons he learned from that turbulent time, and how those experiences shaped his approach to helping clients today. Ian also dives into the topic of reverse mortgages—clearing up common misconceptions and explaining when they can be a smart financial tool.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, real estate investor, or just curious about the lending side of the business, Ian’s story offers valuable insights into resilience, reinvention, and the power of financial education.

#REalizedGainsPodcast #MortgageBroker #MortgageTrust #ReverseMortgage #MortgageTips #RealEstateFinance #HomeLoans #MortgageAdvice

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In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast, Steven & Jordan sit down with Washington real estate agent Jasmine Yamamoto of eXp Realty. Jasmine shares her inspiring journey from working as a server to buying her first home, getting her license, and building a thriving real estate career. She dives into how long-form YouTube videos became her most powerful marketing tool and offers practical tips for agents who want to grow their business through content creation.

Whether you’re a new agent, an investor, or just curious about how YouTube can transform a real estate business, Jasmine’s story is full of insights you won’t want to miss.

#REalizedGainsPodcast #RealEstateAgent #YouTubeMarketing #RealEstateTips #WashingtonRealEstate #eXpRealty #RealEstateMarketing

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In this episode, Steven & Jordan sit down with Jenelle Etzel, founder of Living Room Realty, to explore how she built one of Portland’s most recognizable real estate brands. Jenelle shares her journey from launching a boutique brokerage to expanding into property management and house flipping—all while staying rooted in Portland’s culture and values. She talks about the lessons learned in branding, community-building, and creating spaces that truly feel like home.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

📩 Connect with us:

Jenelle Etzel | jenelle@|livingroomre.com | @jenelleetzel

Jordan Lee | jordan@jordanleemortgage.com | @jordanleemortgage

Steven Tran | steven@diverserg.com | @stevenanquan

#RealizedGainsPodcast #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstatePodcast #PortlandRealEstate #EntrepreneurJourney

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From House Hacker to Cottage Cluster Developer! | Realized Gains Podcast

In this episode of REalized Gains, we sit down with investor Kelsey LPJ, who shares how she got started in real estate at just 19 years old, and walks us through her journey to developing a 15-unit cottage cluster project. We dive into the challenges, mindset shifts, and wins she’s had along the way—and what she’s planning next.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

📩 Connect with us:

Kelsey LPJ | kelsielpj@gmail.com | @rei.odyssey

Jordan Lee | jordan@jordanleemortgage.com | @jordanleemortgage

Steven Tran | steven@diverserg.com | @stevenanquan

#RealizedGainsPodcast #RealEstateInvesting #CottageCluster #YoungInvestors #RealEstatePodcast

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On this episode, Dave Jaber, founder of @bendteardrop talks about how he started his teardrop trailer business by selling surfboards, and how he has scaled this business into over 100 teardrop trailers a year, and now including mobile saunas.

Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Contact:

Dave Jaber | dave@bendteardrop.com | @bendteardrop

Jordan Lee | jordan@jordanleemortgage.com | @jordanleemortgage

Steven Tran | steven@diverserg.com | @stevenanquan

#realizedgainspodcast #smallbusiness #realestatepodcast #podcast

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On this episode, Seth Loveland talks about purchasing his first duplex and his learnings from that, as well as starting his portfolio out of state and getting his masters in real estate to scale up!

Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Contact:

Seth Loveland | sethlove@pdx.edu

Jordan Lee | jordan@jordanleemortgage.com | @jordanleemortgage

Steven Tran | steven@diverserg.com | @stevenanquan

#realizedgainspodcast #oregonrealestate #realestateinvesting #realestatebusiness #realestatepodcast #podcast

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