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Zoom Homework…Sharing and Caring

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Zoom Homework…Sharing and Caring

 

First of all, thank you to the members who managed to find the link to our Zoom meeting on Tuesday. Carol Williams and I appreciate the time and effort you took to get to the call. And, thank you to Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 , who knows how to keep the meeting going smoothly.

 

We had a roundtable discussion about plans for the first quarter of 2026. Yes, I cannot believe we’re talking about a new year already!

Even those of us who are retired or on our way there had things to share. You may think Big Woo…I already know what I plan to do. 

 

 

However, the beauty of this roundtable discussion and other Zoom calls is that you never know when an idea…added to what your plans may be…can inspire you to do even more. 

 

The members offer support for each other. For example, Kat Palmiotti is focusing on her woodworking business (in addition to all of her volunteer work). Praful Thakkar suggested she write a post about it, if she had not yet done so. He encouraged her to include a link to her website. We all agreed that her handmade spoons and strainers would make excellent gifts for agents to give to clients.

 

I learned about Google AI Studios’ Nano Banana from Praful. And, I think Lew Corcoran and Praful will help to guide us deeper into AI and the use of AI videos.

 

Bottom line…I can’t help but walk away from our Zoom Calls with a smile on my face. I am blessed to know these very special people and to get to see them each week.



Homework Done!

 

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Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I am glad that a lot of ideas are shared and everyone is still learning a lot from each other at the zoom meetings.  I miss being able to attend them.

Nov 12, 2025 05:14 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England we'd love to see you again. 

Nov 12, 2025 06:15 PM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Douglas Elliman Las Olas - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

Kathy Streib wow you are fast!  Great writeup on the roundtable.

Nov 12, 2025 05:24 AM
Kathy Streib

Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 thought I'd better do it before I forgot everything. LOL

Nov 12, 2025 06:18 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I love the laughs that were added to the Zoom photo! Great job!

And thank you for the mention. I'm working at the Chamber of Commerce today but hope to focus on a new post tomorrow!

Nov 12, 2025 05:29 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti Laughs courtesy of AI. We meant it when we suggested you put a link to your website in your posts. 

Nov 12, 2025 06:20 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Thank you and all the other members for creating significant value to Rain membership through the development of the Zoom series. The mom meeting are free and require no hidden fee. Enjoy your day.

Nov 12, 2025 05:31 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Wayne Martin would love it if you could join us at the Zoom calls. 

Nov 12, 2025 06:24 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Kathy, the years are moving by so quickly now. I cannot believe my son turned 24 last month. My goodness.

Nov 12, 2025 05:50 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty your son is still younger than our youngest grandchild!

Nov 12, 2025 06:46 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty Nina Hollander, Broker has me beaten. Our youngest grandchild is 19. And, yes, where have the years gone.

Nov 12, 2025 06:28 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... my only plans for the first quarter is how quickly I can generate retirement in 2026.

Nov 12, 2025 06:47 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker please tell me you're going to keep blogging, just for fun 

Nov 12, 2025 06:28 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib I probably won't. Sorry. 

Nov 13, 2025 06:24 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

Loved your post on the recap of our Zoom meeting and the video photo of the meeting is priceless!

Nov 12, 2025 07:22 AM
Kathy Streib

Thanks Dorie Dillard Austin TX I actually had us all saying something but it was too eerie for me. 

Nov 12, 2025 06:29 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

What a thoughtful share, Kathy Streib. Thank you for capturing the spirit of these calls so well 🙂. It’s clear how much value and inspiration comes from everyone’s ideas, and I’m grateful you took the time to put it into words. Reading this makes me appreciate the sense of community even more!

Nov 12, 2025 07:29 AM
Kathy Streib

Lew Corcoran you add a lot to the call. I'm glad you're there every week.

Nov 12, 2025 06:30 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Sorry I missed it yesterday, Annie had booked a lunch date as she had off, so we spent the afternoon together.

Nov 12, 2025 07:54 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 remember, family first!!! Glad you had a lunch date with Annie. 

Nov 12, 2025 06:30 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Kathy Streib,

You may not get away without sharing how you did that awesome animated Zoom screen coming alive. Love it!

Nov 12, 2025 09:01 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 I cropped the screenshot I did of our Zoom call.

Uploaded it to Grok and asked it to create a video of it. 

I uploaded it to Adobe to turn the video into a GIF,

And, if you want, I'll help you!!!

Nov 12, 2025 06:37 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Kathy Streib

Thank you so much!!  Going to try it and will call if I need help.

It's now 1:00...that's AM, and I will call you in the morning.

Nov 12, 2025 09:38 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

And look what you did with the Zoom screenshot Miss Kathy Streib - way to showcase what you are learning with AI!  

Nov 12, 2025 09:02 AM
Kathy Streib

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist Want to give it a try. I'll help you. 

Nov 12, 2025 06:40 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy, I had a vets luncheon at our local board yesterday so missed the zoom meeting again.

 

Nov 12, 2025 10:08 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm sounds like a good place to be!!!

Nov 12, 2025 06:42 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Great job on the feature photo AND for you and Carol Williams figuring out how to get the zoom call up and running.  I so wish I could have been on it - looks like you all had a great time, as usual. 2026.......here we come!

Nov 12, 2025 10:40 AM
Kathy Streib

Anna "Banana" Kruchten it was fun!!! Hoping to see you there next week. 

Nov 12, 2025 06:43 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Everyone is smiling in unison in your AI video, Kathy. What FUN for you all! Am working on my presentation for next week.

Nov 12, 2025 10:58 AM
Kathy Streib

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!   I can't wait and I know it will be good. 

Nov 12, 2025 06:43 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Kathy, Your animated screenshot of the Zoom call is really impressive. You captured it perfectly and I'm smiling as I look at it!

Nov 12, 2025 01:11 PM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 I'm glad you liked it.  It was fun to make. 

Nov 12, 2025 06:45 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib Well done as always! It was a fantastic roundtable meeting - Looking foward to the next meeting !

Nov 12, 2025 03:05 PM
Kathy Streib

Hannah Williams it was fun, wasn't it!!!!  Glad you were there. 

Nov 12, 2025 06:46 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

Sound like a very interesting and inspiring Zoom call today. I'm sorry to have missed it. That Zoom sceenshot is very cool.

Jeff

Nov 12, 2025 08:45 PM
Kathy Streib

Jeff Dowler, CRS It was fun!!! I'll be happy when you can return to the Zoom calls.

Nov 13, 2025 07:52 PM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Kathy Streib - you, Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 and Carol Williams  pulled of an amazing Zoom Meeting. Kudos to all of you. I had to laugh and cringe at my head shot you took during the Zoom meeting. Now I know what I look like if I was a frog eating flies. 

I will not be able to do the assignment as I have no way to create or complete it due to compatibility issues with my types of technology. I look forward to seeing what others create and produce. 

Nov 13, 2025 02:25 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

It's all good Patricia.  I vividly remember in 2017 when my phone would not hold a charge.  Who knew it was planned obsolescence compelling me to purchase a new generation.

Nov 13, 2025 07:43 AM
Kathy Streib

Patricia Feager I'm sorry!!! Hey...I've seen my face in some of the screen shots and I look like I'm asleep. You keep creating with your words!!!!!

Nov 13, 2025 07:54 PM
Patricia Feager

Kathy Streib - Awe... no worries. The photographer can never predict how the whole group will look. I was not upset. You did your best!

Thank you. 

Nov 14, 2025 03:55 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

WOW! What a wonderful summary, Kathy! Thank you and Carol Williams so very much for your hard work getting the call up and going on Tuesday! I too love the ideas that stem from the roundtable discussion and agreed wholeheartedly that Kat Palmiotti share her website - her woodworking is amazing and I can attest to that! 

Nov 17, 2025 07:59 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you very much for your comment on the woodworking Debe Maxwell, CRS !

Nov 18, 2025 05:03 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

OHHH and I should add, have a great call tomorrow! Hopefully it'll be easier this time! 

 

Nov 17, 2025 07:59 PM