Lauren Mac, as I used to call her, is one of my favorite people from high school. If we’d kept in touch better, she’d be like my Chase or Capt. Byro, but female. But Lauren’s been busy raising 3 kids and and building a successful real estate career. Plus, I travel overseas a good bit.
Lauren’s been married 18 years and has 3 beautiful kids. In this episode, we talk about the good ‘ole days at Cy Falls High School and she opens up—about a lot. We discuss interracial marriage and raising biracial kids in the suburbs of Houston. From the early days of dating her now-husband, to the cultural hurdles they’ve overcome together, her story speaks to the power of love, resilience, and how far society has come—and still needs to go.
We also talk about the swinger lifestyle before we get into her thriving real estate business. Lauren shares how she’s found success by being authentic and having a passion for helping others. From commission changes to social media marketing, she gives an honest look at what it takes to make it in real estate today.
Other topics discussed:
- Reconnecting with old high school friends
- Suburban living & raising children
- Experiences & challenges in interracial relationships
- Reflections on marriage & parenting
- Cultural perceptions & societal expectations
- Stories from working at a golf course
- Swinging culture & what an upside-down pineapple signifies
- Dating history & family reactions
- Use of AI & its impact on creativity & education
- Her real estate career journey & challenges
- Commission structure changes in real estate
- Working with different types of buyers (FHA, VA, cash)
- Real estate marketing strategies & social media
- Networking through country clubs & social spaces
- Favorite celebrity encounters & stories
- Fame, privacy, & podcast growth
- Ways2Well health diagnostics program
- Challenges & emotions in real estate negotiations
- Importance of setting personal & professional boundaries
- Her thoughts on Open Houses as a marketing strategy
- Real estate brokerage splits & perks
Questions asked:
- Do you think other people from other high schools keep in touch as much as we do?
- What was it about our core group that made us like each other so much?
- How do you create that kind of lifelong friend group for your kids today?
- Was it drinking that helped us form such strong bonds back then?
- Do kids today still party like we used to?
- Lauren asked Brad: What did your girlfriend’s dad say when the cops brought her home & you followed to apologize?
- Lauren to Brad: What ethnicity is your wife, and where are her parents from?
- Did you always want to date a Black guy, or did it just happen naturally?
- Was dating a Black man accepted by your family when you were younger?
- At what point in your marriage did it start to feel like work?
- How did you decide to have a third child?
- Did you do anything special for your 45th birthday?
- Did your family explicitly state they were opposed to you dating a Black dude?
- Do you think part of dating your husband was rebellion against your family’s views?
- What does your husband do for a living?
- Did you know what hanging shoes from power lines indicates?
- Have you seen an upside-down pineapple in your neighborhood, and do you know what it means?
- What do you think happens at swingers’ events? Do they wear masks like in Eyes Wide Shut and do ecstasy?
- What happened when you went to the swinger club with your cousin & friends?
- Have you ever thought about what you would do if you caught your husband cheating?
- Do you think it’s different when a man cheats versus when a woman does?
- Why do men care about body counts more than women do?
- When you were single and dating, how did social media posts with other men affect your perception of women?
- Lauren to Brad: Did you ever Google a girl you dated and find out something surprising?
- Are kids in college still writing their own papers, or are they just using AI now?
- What’s the coolest thing you found when developing old camera film from high school?
- How long have you been working in real estate?
- Has the recent change in commission disclosure in the MLS affected your business?
- What kind of commission do you usually write into your listing agreements?
- Do you usually work with cash buyers, or do you see more FHA and VA loans?
- Are you using TikTok or other modern tools for marketing your real estate business?
- Have you ever considered joining a country club to meet potential clients?
- Who is the most famous person you’ve ever met (at the clubhouse)?
- Do you think young men have a chance if their girlfriend meets a high-status man like a celebrity?
- What do you think about the Bill Belichick relationship with a much younger woman?
- Do you think Michelle Obama would win if she ran for president?
- Lauren to Brad: When you started blogging and podcasting, were you apprehensive about opening up?
- Have you heard of the Ways2Well health diagnostics program?
- What’s your opinion on the effectiveness of Open Houses?
- What is your current brokerage split, and how does it work with caps and fees?
Fun questions:
- If you could create a new holiday that celebrates a unique aspect of human nature, what would it be?
- If you could switch lives with a woman for a day, who would it be and why?
- What is the coolest thing anyone has ever done for you?
- What is the most memorable negotiation you’ve ever had in real estate?
- What’s the most valuable piece of advice you’ve ever received?
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