Leigh Brown: Crazy Shit In Real Estate Podcast

Podcast: Real Talk with Leigh Brown

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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

What if the real threat to your business isn’t the settlement, the portals, or the headlines, but what you can’t see anymore?

Leigh and James Dwiggins go straight into the hard stuff: who controls inventory, what happens when transparency disappears, and why the industry may be drifting back toward an old problem we already solved once.

If you care about consumer trust, your comps, and whether you’ll recognize real estate five years from now, don’t sit this one out.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Why private listings could quietly reshape how buyers access inventory
  • How brokerage consolidation impacts transparency and competition
  • What happens if MLS systems lose influence or fracture
  • Why historical context matters in today’s leadership decisions
  • How grassroots agents can protect the public trust

Resources mentioned in this episode

Amazon book:

  • Chaos by Tom O'Neill and Dan Piepenbring

About James Dwiggins

James is the co-chief executive officer of NextHome, Inc. James brings to the table a sharp, innovative, and forward-focused vision. He’s been in the real estate franchise business since 2006, originally joining Realty World Northern California & Nevada as director of technology and strategy, where he was promoted to vice president five years later. In May 2014, he cofounded NextHome (with Tei Baishiki) and ran both brands until 2020, when Realty World International acquired the region back. In January 2015, James (and Tei) launched NextHome as an independent national real estate franchise.

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About Leigh Brown

Leigh Brown is a leadership voice and keynote speaker who helps people navigate disruption and lead when the ground is shifting. Her latest book, Is Now, is a call to stop waiting and start leading.

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Real Talk: The Private Listing Reckoning: Who Controls Inventory Controls the Future with James Dwiggins

Aired on:
March 5, 2026

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