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Same wild stories. Same hard-earned wisdom. Same bold personality. Just with a name your broker and your mama can actually say out loud. A podcast that will shatter the HGTV-induced veneer of real state, and celebrate the challenges of working in this wild, wacky business.
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Crazy Shit In Real Estate

Shannon Watkins doesn’t just run a brokerage, with 23 years in the game, she runs an empire. James Clark joined her team after a full career in insurance, and together, they dish on time management, real trust, and why real estate is definitely not part-time work. And if you think your last project was a mess, wait until you hear about the lake house with a hex, a missing contractor, and a seller whose legal spouse was “out of state” for very suspicious reasons. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Key takeaways to listen for

  • How Shannon’s team gives agents the chance to invest instead of just transact
  • The one color on Shannon’s calendar that keeps her from burning out
  • What drew James from corporate insurance into a thriving second career
  • Why trust is the currency behind Shannon’s team dynamic
  • Brutally honest advice Shannon gives new agents

Resources mentioned in this episode

About James Clark and Shannon Watkins
Shannon is a 23-year real estate veteran based in Georgia. After surviving the 2008 crash and pivoting into landlording, she went on to build a powerhouse brokerage with in-house property management, an investment fund, a staging company, and a team-first culture. Shannon’s passion is growing business owners, not just agents, and she’s committed to helping every team member become an investor.

James is a Georgia-based agent and former insurance professional who transitioned into real estate after semi-retirement. Since joining Shannon’s team, James has closed over $12 million in volume in just three years and now serves as both a trusted agent and project manager for team flip properties. Known for his relationship-first approach and calm under pressure, James thrives on trust, teamwork, and client care.

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Crazy Sh*t in Real Estate : James Clark and Shannon Watkins

Aired on:
May 29, 2025

And if you think your last project was a mess, wait until you hear about the lake house with a hex, a missing contractor, and a seller whose legal spouse was “out of state” for very suspicious reasons

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