The Session with Londa and David
The married duo behind Austins On the Air are back and better than ever on this weekly podcast. Join David and Londa for a look at what's happening in the world and in your world. Grab a cup of something delicious and join them at the table for the session with Londa and David.
Weâre Back: Beating Limiting Beliefs in Real Estate, Health, and Business
Your energy, your health, your clients: stop letting limiting beliefs write the storyâhereâs how to take it back. In this episode, David and Londa return from a business trip and dive into long-range planning in real estate and life. They challenge the idea that buyers only care about interest rates, reframing the conversation around affordability and how a home actually fits someoneâs life. Landa shares a powerful story about overcoming her own limiting beliefs around high-end buyers, opens up about finally finding relief from chronic pain with peptide therapy, and the two explore how AI can help agents...
AI at Graduation: Why Gen Z Is Booing the Future
Gen Z is booing AI at graduationsâŚeven though over half of them use it regularly. Are we letting fear, not facts, drive the conversation? In this episode, David and Londa unpack the backlash against AI in recent commencement speeches, from Eric Schmidtâs booed address to music execs facing student pushback. They dig into Gallup data on Gen Zâs real attitudes toward AI, explore how fear-mongering and weak critical thinking distort the narrative, and argue for curiosity and adaptability instead of panic. The conversation then connects tech anxiety to real-world decisions in business and real estateâurging listeners to focus...
From Chaos to Clockwork: The Simple Systems Behind a Productive Life
From cruise-ship chaos to boardroom clarity: how systems, not willpower, quietly run your life and business. In this episode, David and Londa jump from cruise ships and long-haul flights to COVID recovery and daily routines to uncover a single theme: your success is built on systems, not spur-of-the-moment effort. Through personal storiesâmissed entertainment, health scares, and a home-organization overhaulâthey show how questioning narratives, taking personal responsibility, and reactivating simple systems can transform both your life and your business. Three Business Takeaways 1. Systems beat motivation. Relying on willpower is fragile; simple, repeatable systems (like Londaâs âSidetracked Home Executivesâ approach...
Rites of Spring: Winning in a Tough Housing Market with âValue-Pricedâ Listings & AI
Spring is hereâpollen, allergies and allâbut the housing market still feels stuck for a lot of agents. In this episode, we talk about how some pros are having their best months ever, even with a 75% drop in home closings from March 2025 to March 2026. [rites of spring] Youâll learn how to: Reframe âprice cutsâ as value-priced opportunities that rebuild buyer confidence Control the narrative in your marketing instead of letting negative headlines do it for you Highlight real value in your listings: features, lifestyle, and long-term upside Stay dynamic in a down market with better networking and proactive outreach U...
Time Crunch, Depressive Episodes, and Why Your House Isnât Worth What You Think
Under pressure and short on time, David and Londa dive into what it really takes to change your state when youâre stressed, stuck, or sliding into a depressive episode. Then they turn to real estate, breaking down why post-COVID sellers are frustrated, why appraisals from 2020 donât mean what you think, and how to decide if today is truly your day to buy or sell. Three Business Takeaways: 1. Need Beats Timing Every Time Stop trying to âtime the market.â The best time to buy or sell isnât when conditions are perfectâitâs when your life circumstances create a real need. M...
From Menopause to Maximum Security: What Prison Can Teach Us About Humanity, Sales, and Resilience
What do menopausal mood swings, a maximum-security prison rodeo, and top-tier sales skills have in common? More than you think. This episode dives into mental health, redemption, and how real human connection is the ultimate currency in life and business. In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, Londa opens up about the realities of menopause, hormone therapy, and navigating depressive episodesâall while running a business and showing up for clients. The conversation then pivots to their trip to the Angola Prison Rodeo, exploring how incarcerated men channel creativity, discipline, and hope through craftsmanship, music, and community pr...
Echo Chambers, Markets, and Moving Through Hard Things
In this deeply personal and insight-rich conversation, Londa and David blend real-life vulnerability with practical perspective. They start lightâwith working from home, integrating life and business, and the joy of small daily ritualsâthen pivot into a clear explanation of recent market moves tied to oil prices, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Producer Price Index. From there, they unpack how curated social media and partisan news have turned many peopleâs information diet into an echo chamber, and why intentionally seeking diverse views is critical to clear thinking and decision-making. Finally, they open up about their granddaughter Lucyâs devast...
Ceasefire, Skin Care & Saving Your Sanity (and Budget)
What do a surprise U.S.âIran ceasefire, the price of a burger, and your metatarsals all have in common? In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, we connect global headlines to your mortgage rate, your grocery bill, and even whatâs on your dinner tableâwhile reminding you why people matter more than markets. We unpack why oil prices dropped overnight, what that could mean for your mortgage and gas bill, and how realtors and homeowners are really feeling in this market. Then we bring it home with a ârestaurant review nobody asked for,â a masterclass in great c...
When Chest Pain Changes Everything: Life, Health, and Home-Buying Mistakes
I didnât plan on talking about this on the show⌠but you canât fake perspective after a day in the ER. In this episode, I share a scary momentâmorning long chest painâthat sent me to the hospital and forced me to ask some hard questions about stress, health, and what really matters. Then Londa and I pivot into real estate and break down the costly mistakes buyers keep making, like: Scheduling movers on closing day Waiting too long to switch utilities Underestimating repair and maintenance costs If you care about protecting both your health and your home, this...
The grass grows greenest where it is watered
When life feels like chaosâfamily emergencies, work stress, and living between two housesâwhat if the secret to staying grounded is as simple as watering the relationships that matter most? This week David & Londa share how a family emergency (their newborn granddaughter life-flighted to Seattle Childrenâs) reminded them to âwaterâ relationships: daily routines, roses & thorns at dinner, gratitude stacking, and visualization (chair flying) kept them grounded while juggling work, a move, and grandkids. Tune in for honest stress-management tips, self-awareness takeaways, and why connection matters most. #WaterYourRelationships #MentalHealth #RealEstateLife
Rituals Are Right: Using Simple Habits to Weather Lifeâs Storms
Feeling overwhelmed by lifeâs chaos? Discover how simple daily rituals can become your life preserver when everything around you feels like a storm. In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, we open up about walking through a season of intense family stress while juggling a move, work, and real life. Londa shares how sheâs leaning into routinesâred light therapy, workouts, meal systems, and bedtime ritualsâto create calm in the middle of chaos. David talks about swapping destructive habits for healthier ones, the power of âcontrolling what you can control,â and why he believes AI will radi...
Trust, Lies, and Real Talk: What Nobody Tells Your Clients
âThereâs zero benefit to lying in any transactionâever.â David and Londa unpack the real cost of lies, from real estate deals to family drama to everyday life. In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, they share a real-life lending and real estate horror story where a âfinishedâ house wasnât finishedâand everyone paid the price. They dig into why honesty and full transparency are nonânegotiable, how lies destroy trust with clients, and how to manage expectations when timelines slip. Plus, they get real about confrontation, âdropping the hammer,â and why owning your mistakes is always better than...
When âCleanâ Is Relative: Real Estate Lessons from Our New Home
New studio. New house. New grandbaby. In the span of a few weeks, we: Bought a home that turned out to be shockingly dirty Spent five days deep cleaning and repainting 2,700+ sq. ft. of mint green Welcomed our 13th grandchild, who spent two weeks in the NICU Tried to keep our business running with nothing but time blocking and grit In this episode, we talk honestly about overwhelm, exhaustion, and how simple systems (and a good hot tub) helped us stay sane through one of the craziest seasons of our lives. #RealLifeRealEstate #FamilyAndBusiness #NewHomeJourney #NICUStrong #SystemsWillSaveYou
mindset
What if the single biggest threat to your health, happiness, and business isnât the market, your past, or your circumstancesâbut the thoughts you choose to believe? In this episode you will learn: How one offhand negative comment about the market almost derailed Londaâs confidenceâand what it teaches about guarding your mindset. Why worry has zero scientific upside, and how chronic fear can quietly damage your health and your future. How to protect your headspace by choosing better inputs and surrounding yourself with âdream keepers,â not âdream killers.â A practical reframe for real estate and life: the right time to mo...
What you think about you bring about
The main message of this discussion is that what you focus on determines how you experience the world, so you should: Prioritize your own real life and daily work (family, clients, business activity) over getting swept up in outrage cycles, political drama, or sensational news and social media takes. Use critical thinking instead of snap judgmentsâbe curious about how others formed their opinions rather than rushing to condemn or agree. Treat events like the Grammys as entertainment and art, not as something that should control your mood or worldview. Love and care for your people and do your work we...
Double Nickel
Let's celebrate Londa's birthday together in this edition of the session with Londa and David. We also touch on the state of the nation and its greater impact on business and finance. #podcast #naked #algorithm #economy
Sales Language
Londa and David take a look at some strategic language you can use in your everyday life and your sales process to elevate the game. It also gets a little personal in this edition of the session with Londa and David. #podcast #strategiclanguage #connection #business #trauma
Do Your Best
Londa is "On One" in this episode of the session with Londa and David. Stay with it until the end to see if david can help talk Londa off the edge. #podcast #realestate #hanginthere #doyourbest
year end wrap up
2025 has come and gone. Join David and Londa as they reflect on what was and what will be in the year ahead. #yearendreview #forecast #newyearsresolution #podcast #newyearnewyou
Airport
Airports are even crazier in real life than how they seem on the news. David and Londa saw some things over the weekend on a quick trip to see the kids. #airportchaos #podcast #servicedogs #cellphonerudeness #connection #opportunityiseverywhere
Tales
Londa brought home a conversation starter game called Tales, and the first card sparked this conversation. It gets emotional and takes several turns no-one saw coming. Buckle up!!! #tales #podcast #survivalskills #trackyourprogress #knowyourbusinessnumbers #iamfondaLonda
gratitude
Your favorite home team has a lot to be thankful for now that the holiday season is in full swing. Welcome to this year's gratitude edition of the session with Londa and David. #podcast #gratitude #connection #mindset #salestraining
Can you hear me
If you know someone who is not hearing everything you say, it may not be his or her fault. David just found out he has more hearing loss than he thought. #listening #activelistening #hearinghelp #podcast
Dinner with Londa
Taking a break from screens and spending quality time getting to know people is a clear path to healthy relationships. Instead of the restaurant review nobody asked for, get ready for Dinner with Londa!!! #podcast #connections #religioustrauma #gettingtoknowyou #communication #screentime
Paranormal Pod
There is weird stuff going on in the world, but that has nothing on the story David tells midway through the episode. Stick around to the end to see why the news made us talk about the supernatural. #supernatural #ghost #folklore #creativecommunication
Humble Brag
David and Londa close out the month of October with a bang on this edition of the session with Londa and David #podcast #business #sales #customerservice
coffee is for closers
Put your head down and go to work or hit the bricks! This is the old school sales edition of the session with Londa and David.
the other side
If you are looking to get unstuck, this is the episode for you!
Gratitude
Last week's episode was controversial, and this week's is emotional. Welcome to a much needed gratitude edition of the session with Londa and David #gratitude #communication #podcast #winning #funny #raw
understanding others will help you win
Londa calls this episode the most controversial one of the year. I hope it doesn't upset you!!!
Follow The Money
This week on The Session with Londa and David, we talk about recent news and a real estate merger.Â
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TikTok, People and Proof
This week on The Session with Londa and David, we discuss a video of ours that went a little viral and Proof Gastropub.
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Being an Early Adopter
This week on The Session with Londa & David, we discuss businesses in the Tri-Cities area that we have been loving and what it means to be an early adopter of new tech.Â
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Soft Skills and Service After the Sale
This week on The Session with Londa and David, soft skills and why they still matter.Â
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Changes, The Market and Favorite Foods
We are BACK! After a week off to start the healing process, Londa and David are back with changes to the business, what is happening in the market and some restaurant reviews.Â
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Pre-Surgery Show!
Londa is going in for hernia surgery and talks through the anxieties of feeling out of control.Â
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Your Perception IS Your Reality
This week on The Session with Londa and David, we discuss The Water Follies, mindset and a brand new listing in Benton City, WA!
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What Is Your Why?
This week on The Session with Londa and David, we discuss our "why" and how that impacts our work and life.Â
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Box Office Hits and Communication Misses
This week on The Session with Londa and David, the market update, backup offers and a reopened favorite in Richland, WA!Â
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Three Things I Wish I Knew
This week on The Session with Londa and David, we go over the three things we wished we knew when buying a home for the first time.Â
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