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Icons of Real Estate
Kris Reid, Co-Founder and CEO of Icons of Real Estate

Kris Reid

CEO and Founder

At the helm of the #1 Real Estate Podcast Network!

With a vision to revolutionize the way real estate agents and businesses grow, Kris leads the charge at Icons of Real Estate in helping clients leverage the power of podcasting to establish industry authority and generate more revenue. He makes podcasting an accessible and effective tool for real estate professionals to expand their reach and achieve ultimate success.

Kris's journey to creating the #1 Real Estate Podcast Network began after a career in software engineering, where he worked for major banks. Following the 2008 financial crisis, he turned his attention to marketing and quickly found his niche in real estate. Today, as the CEO of Icons, Kris is focused on providing podcasting services that generate lasting growth for real estate professionals and deliver results far beyond vanity metrics.

Outside of work

Kris can often be found hiking with his family, enjoying time in nature, and relishing his personal life in Vietnam!

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Key Contributions

Kris Reid
  1. 1. Marketing Mastery

    Kris’s marketing expertise helps clients achieve massive growth. In fact, his SEO work with Avery Carl, owner of the Short Term Shop, was one of the two things she credits for growing her sales from $59M in 2019 to $621M in 2021. His data-driven approach ensures real estate pros reach their ideal audience and drive revenue.

  2. 2. Branding Excellence

    Kris has a knack for crafting unique and memorable brands. He works closely with clients to refine their messaging, ensuring that their name stands out in the competitive real estate market. He helps them build stronger connections with their audience and establish trust in their expertise.

  3. 3. Strategic Communications

    Through clear, direct communication, Kris ensures that projects are executed efficiently. He understands clients’ needs and translates them into actionable steps to deliver successful outcomes. Kris ensures that every detail is covered, helping clients achieve their goals without friction or delay.

Learn how Kris helped Avery Carl tenfold her sales in just 4 years!

Watch on YouTube: Review: Avery Carl from The Short Term Shop Sold $621 MILLION in Real Estate with Ardor SEO

Podcasts with Kris as a Guest

Kris has featured on more than 100 podcasts; here are 56…

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Building the #1 Real Estate Podcast Network

Kris isn’t just leading Icons of Real Estate—he’s shaping the future of the industry. With his vision and expertise, he’s built the #1 Real Estate Podcast Network, helping agents and realtors leverage podcasting as a powerful tool for growth. His mission? To make podcasting accessible for real estate professionals, turning it into a revenue-driving asset, not just a marketing gimmick. He’s focused on results that matter, helping real estate pros not only grow their audience but also scale their revenue in meaningful ways.

Our ICONS Hub is where real estate pros become thought leaders. Book your spot as a guest, and get seen, heard, and remembered by the right audience!

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Kris is here to help you harness the power of podcasting for growth and success. Book a conversation with him today and start building your brand the right way!

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Articles reviewed by Kris Reid

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Podcast Marketing & Growth

How Often Should a Real Estate Podcast Publish?

Why a steady weekly or bi-weekly schedule matters more than volume, and how to plan a month of podcast episodes and short posts around a busy spring.

Hosting & Distribution

How podcast downloads are counted

What counts as a podcast download under the IAB guidelines, why bots and repeat requests are filtered out, and why numbers differ between hosts and apps.

Equipment & Software

How to Sound and Look Good on a Video Podcast

A five-point checklist for recording day: microphone, lighting, a quiet room, a stable connection and camera height, for podcast hosts and guests.

Podcast Guesting

Your podcast guest profile and media kit

Create a public speaker page with your bio, topics, interview questions and a downloadable one-sheet. What goes on an ICONS Hub guest profile.

Starting a Real Estate Podcast

How to Prepare a Podcast Guest Before Recording

What to ask guests before recording, how to write a one-page guest brief, and which calendar and email reminders reduce no-shows on a real estate podcast.

Work with Kris and the Icons team

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