
Podcast Episode 23: From Doubt to Deals: Building Confidence in Real Estate
From Creating Our Own Narrative: Suzanne and Sarah’s Real Estate Investing Podcast by Suzanne + Sarah | Central Oregon Investor Network
August 19, 2025 · 24h 15m · Season 1 · Episode 24
About this episode
Suzanne and Sarah discuss August real estate trends, opportunities for buyers, and leadership principles shaping their business approach.
In Episode 23 of The Only Investments Podcast, hosts Suzanne Moore and Sarah Willis dive into the realities of August real estate trends in Bend and beyond. They share candid insights on why August is historically a slower month, why this creates opportunities for buyers, and how sellers can adapt to shifting dynamics. The episode also explores behind-the-scenes challenges in transactions, including communication hurdles and the importance of professionalism in negotiations. Suzanne and Sarah open up about their team’s growth, including the addition of a transaction coordinator assistant, and how leadership principles from Radical Candor are shaping their approach. They also highlight the value of deep work in scaling a business, creative financing, and maintaining balance with the Central Oregon lifestyle. With personal anecdotes, market insights, and leadership lessons, this episode offers a holistic look at building resilience and success in both business and life.
People in this episode
Hosts: Suzanne Moore, Sarah Willis
Topics covered
- real estate trends
- buyer opportunities
- seller strategies
- transaction challenges
- leadership principles
- business growth
- work-life balance
Keywords
- real estate
- Bend
- August trends
- communication hurdles
- professionalism
- leadership
- business growth
- creative financing
- Central Oregon
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Central Oregon Investor Network
Books & works: Radical Candor
Places: Bend
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