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The FranklinFactor

Your inside look at Houston's residential real estate market. Whether you're buying, selling, or just real estate curious — you're in the right place.

Smart, honest conversations from one of Houston's top-producing real estate teams.

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THE FRANKLIN FACTOR24 episodes · 3 seasons
What you'll hear

Real insights from Houston's top-producing team

  • Expert insights from the agents and pros behind The Franklin Team
  • Tips for buyers, sellers, and investors in today's ever-changing market
  • Updates on new home construction, market trends, and neighborhood spotlights
  • Behind-the-scenes perspectives on what makes our team tick
  • Houston market data broken down in plain English — no fluff
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THE FRANKLIN FACTOR

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24 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 3

9 episodes

Real Talk: Q&A with the Franklin Team

Season 3 · Episode 9 · Jul 22, 2026 · 44 min 35 sec

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Building a High-Performance Real Estate Team: Leadership, Accountability & Growth with Cole Watkins

Season 3 · Episode 8 · Jul 8, 2026 · 54 min 46 sec

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Secrets of a Top Producer: Real Estate Wisdom from Jasmine Philpott

Season 3 · Episode 7 · Jun 17, 2026 · 31 min 55 sec

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Navigating Real Estate Chaos: Strategies from a Top Listing Manager

Season 3 · Guest Kirsten Riddle on running 60-80 active listings — comps, showings & feedback systems

Agent Growth
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Unlocking Success: Agent Growth & Onboarding at the Franklin Team

Season 3 · VP of Sales Rachel Allen on the team's production model & first-90-days onboarding

Agent Growth
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Exploring Houston's Hidden Real Estate Gems

Season 3 · Beyond Katy, The Woodlands & Pearland — where buyers can still find value

Houston Market
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Educator to Entrepreneur: Amy's Real Estate Revolution

Season 3 · A 16-year teacher's path into real estate, from job-share to full production

Team Stories
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40+ Years of Real Estate Madness: Crazy Stories and Lessons

Season 3 · Franklin Team founder Jimmy Franklin on four decades of unforgettable showings

Team Stories
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Building the Franklin Team: Core Values and Culture

Season 3 · Episode 1 · Mar 25, 2026 · 23 min 12 sec

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Season 2

8 episodes

From the Classroom to Closings: Tiffiny Thrasher’s Rise in Real Estate

Season 2 · Episode 8 · Jan 14, 2026 · 40 min 34 sec

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From Connections to Closings: Mastering Your Sphere of Influence

Season 2 · Episode 7 · Dec 17, 2025 · 36 min 18 sec

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Inside eXp: Growth, Opportunity and Agent Sucess

Season 2 · Episode 6 · Dec 3, 2025 · 36 min 13 sec

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Level Up Your Open Houses: Real-World Tactics from Top Agent Alex McCauley

Season 2 · Episode 5 · Nov 19, 2025 · 43 min 41 sec

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From Realtor Roots to New Construction Real Estate Trailblazer: Beverly Bradley’s Story

Season 2 · Episode 5 · Nov 5, 2025 · 35 min 57 sec

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Prep, Data, Connect: Brandon’s Formula for Winning Listings

Season 2 · Episode 3 · Oct 22, 2025 · 34 min 39 sec

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A Deeper Dive: The Franklin Team's Successful Programs Unveiled

Season 2 · Episode 2 · Oct 8, 2025 · 26 min 12 sec

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Building Relationships and Value: The New Construction Edge

Season 2 · Episode 1 · Sep 24, 2025 · 33 min 12 sec

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Season 1

7 episodes

The Power of Time Blocking, Lead Generation, and Tracking for Real Estate Success

Season 1 · Episode 7 · Jun 25, 2025 · 35 min 35 sec

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Mastering Real Estate with Tyler Knowles: Success Through Self-Awareness and Strategy

Season 1 · Episode 6 · Jun 11, 2025 · 38 min 41 sec

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Tech-Stacked & Value-Packed: The Franklin Team's Secret to Scaling

Season 1 · Episode 5 · May 28, 2025 · 40 min 33 sec

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How to Become a Market Expert

Season 1 · Episode 4 · May 14, 2025 · 41 min 3 sec

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The Power of Teams: Why the Team Model Wins

Season 1 · Episode 3 · Apr 30, 2025 · 32 min 55 sec

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Generations in Real Estate: The Story Behind the Name

Season 1 · Episode 2 · Apr 16, 2025 · 42 min 23 sec

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How It All Began: The Story Behind Our Real Estate Team

Season 1 · Episode 1 · Apr 9, 2025 · 25 min 35 sec

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Who this is for

For buyers
Stop guessing.
Start knowing.
  • Navigate Houston's market with confidence
  • New construction insights & builder tips
  • First-time buyer strategies that work
  • When to buy, where, and how to negotiate
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For sellers
Price it right.
Sell it fast.
  • Pricing strategy in a shifting market
  • Staging & prep that moves buyers
  • When to list and when to wait in 2026
  • The psychology of the offer
Recommended episodes
For agents & investors
Stop plateauing.
Start scaling.
  • Systems behind high-volume teams
  • Builder relationships & deal flow
  • The real cost of going solo
  • Culture, accountability & extreme ownership
Explore agent opportunities
For growth-minded agents

If this is how they think…
I want to be in that room.

Whether you're new to the business or a growth-minded agent ready for more, if you're curious what real infrastructure and leadership clarity could do for your production, let's have a private conversation. Top producers don't join teams for leads — they join for leadership clarity.

Why agents join The Franklin Team
  • Plug into a proven, high-volume system
  • Operations & support already in place
  • Direct builder relationships and deal flow
  • Clear standards and real accountability
  • Profit share opportunities
  • Growth coaching from proven leadership
  • A culture that wins — not just vibes
Who thrives here
  • New agents ready to build the right way from day one
  • Producers tired of doing everything alone
  • People curious how top teams actually operate
  • Those who want infrastructure, not just motivation
  • Agents who take extreme ownership seriously
  • Anyone ready to grow further than they are today
Driven
We don't dabble. We execute.
Team Player
No lone wolves.
Integrity
We do what we say.
Ownership
No excuses, ever.
Customer First
Every interaction matters.

Your hosts

Sarah Savard & Danielle Weiss

Co-Owner and VP of Growth of The Franklin Team — two leaders pulling back the curtain on what it takes to build one of the top-performing real estate teams in Texas.

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Meet the Hosts
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What listeners say

I've been listening to The Franklin Factor for a while now, and it's become one of those podcasts I genuinely look forward to. What I appreciate most is how practical it is — these aren't vague tips, they're real strategies I can actually use in my day-to-day business. I've walked away from episodes with new ideas more times than I can count. If you're in real estate and want advice that actually moves the needle, this podcast is well worth your time.

Kirsten Riddle, Realtor

As a real estate agent myself in East Texas, I know how rare it is to find advice that's both practical and genuinely useful. The Franklin Factor delivers that every single time. I love listening as a fellow agent, but I especially love it knowing my daughter is part of the Franklin Team — it's given me a front-row seat to the kind of guidance and support she gets, and it shows in her growth. This podcast is a must-listen for any agent who wants real strategies from people who truly know the business.

Karla Hutchinson, Realtor

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