In this episode of No Contingencies, Liz Ryan and Parker Pemberton sit down with A.J. Pedersen for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, team growth, and what it really takes to scale in real estate.

From A.J.’s path from professional baseball to building a high-performing team, to the hard truths about burnout, delegation, ego, and growth pain, this episode digs into the realities most agents don’t talk about—but should.

If you’re thinking about building a team, growing a brokerage, or surviving the messy middle between hustle and sustainability, this one’s for you.

In this episode of No Contingencies, Liz Ryan and Parker Pemberton talk about what actually separates agents who last from those who burn out—standards, discipline, and doing the work even when it’s inconvenient.

They’re joined by Fate Miller, whose story is a reminder that success doesn’t require a perfect setup. After moving to the U.S. with no sphere and no built-in network, Fate built a thriving business through consistency, genuine relationships, and a long-term mindset—closing dozens of homes in her first two years.

This conversation cuts through excuses, digs into mindset over market conditions, and reinforces a simple truth: real estate rewards people who show up, care deeply, and play the long game.

In this episode of No Contingencies, Parker Pemberton, Liz Rein, Nicholas Walpole, and guest Ryan Ecklund dig into what’s actually happening in real estate right now — beyond the headlines.

They break down Zillow’s stock slide and Google’s quiet move into real-estate search, why Minnesota’s “slowing market” headlines miss the point, and what rate cuts really mean for buyers, sellers, and everyday borrowing. From there, the conversation turns personal and practical.

Ryan shares his path from 17 years in the restaurant industry to real estate, why service always beats sales, and how emotional intelligence, listening, and expectation-setting define great agents. The group also unpacks how Ryan built a massive social media presence through consistent, authentic home-tour videos — without fancy gear, gimmicks, or manufactured controversy.

If you care about real estate, marketing, leadership, or making a career leap without a safety net, this episode delivers grounded insight with zero BS.