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Online People Talking with Jen Barkan

Jen Barkan
Online Sales
Do You Convert
Online Home Sales
NAHB Nationals
Summit
CRM
Prospecting
Home Building
Marketing
Age Leads
Doyouconvert
Growth Mindset
Stylecraft Builders
Impact 88
National Association Of Home Builders
Austin, Texas
Leadership
Imposter Syndrome
Benchmarks
Lead Prospecting

Welcome to Online People Talking hosted by Online Sales Coach, Jen Barkan! This is the only podcast that is dedicated to enhancing the careers and lives of the new home Online Sales Specialist. We’ll talk about real life challenges, stories, and solutions just for you! If you work for a homebuilder or are in the homebuilding industry, you'll want to tune in as we interview amazing guests and share... more

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Latest Episodes

Host Jen Barkan is joined by the one and only Coach Melissa Fort to discuss strategies for online sales specialists to make the most of a historically slower summer market. The conversation centers on focus areas to maintain momentum and level up ski... more

Host Jen Barkan talks to Emily Tucker, an award-winning OSC with Robuck Homes, about how she goes beyond traditional lead management by visiting communities, creating successful video content, and building relationships with on-site sales agents and ... more

Melissa, Amanda, and Molly take over the OPT studio to share Q1 industry benchmarks, discuss key trends in online sales, and offer actionable advice for OSCs and leaders navigating a lower-volume, higher-quality lead environment.

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Host Jen Barkan is joined by her daughter Mia, a third-year veterinary student at Ross University in St. Kitts, for a candid conversation about how to stay focused on your goals and career when life gets hard.

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Recent Guests

Melissa Fort
Coach
Do You Convert
Episode: #63: Mid Year Gut Check
Emily Tucker
Award-winning online sales specialist at Robuck Homes
Robuck Homes
Episode: #62: Going Beyond the Screen
Mia Barkan
Vet student; Ross University on the island of St. Kitts
Ross University, Vet School
Episode: #60: Personal Time Management
Molly Adams
Coach at Do You Convert, online sales coach
Do You Convert
Episode: #59: Managing Your Day
Felicia Berry
OSC of the Year winner
MI Homes (Houston division)
Episode: #57: The National Gold Award Winners for Online Sales
Amanda Martin
Online Sales Coach at Do You Convert
Do You Convert
Episode: #49: Playing the Long Game with Amanda Martin
Colleen Sagan
Online sales specialist introduced as a guest
McGuinn Homes
Episode: #47: From Summit Glow to Daily Flow
Kendall Pashak
Award-winning online sales specialist
Hartford Homes (Current Builder) / Online Sales Specialist
Episode: #46: Passion Above Perfection - How to Hustle in a Down Market
Lisa Parrish
Chief Creative Chick of Team PMP, Peter Mayer Productions
Team PMP / Peter Mayer Productions
Episode: #45: The Nationals Are Coming!

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Jen Barkan
Host of Online People Talking

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • The Gold Mind for an OSC

    over the years of being in the role, this podcast has helped me grow professionally in online sales. It has also given me so many tools for my toolbox to improve in my role. Thanks Jen for all the knowledge!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hwmb2023!
    United States10 months ago
  • Perfect podcast for industry insights

    A must-listen for anyone in OSC or marketing roles. The topics are always interesting and packed with great insights that are super relevant to what we do every day. It’s quickly become one of my favorite podcasts for staying inspired and informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elr1920
    United States10 months ago
  • Nothing else like it!

    The DYC team and this OPT podcast is truly one of a kind and their goal is to help homebuilding industry professionals grow in their roles and to improve the industry as a whole. So, we couldn’t be more grateful they’ve created a free platform with such insightful education and inspirational ideas for others in the industry to learn and grow!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shannon Ashley
    United States10 months ago
  • Game Changer!! Must Listen

    I am so happy and grateful for this podcast. Every episode I take away multiple nuggets to help me improve personally and my skills and performance. I finish one episode and can’t wait for the next!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brownies#1
    United Statesa year ago
  • All Time Online Sales All Stars

    Wohoo! It’s so exciting to finally have a podcast, dedicated solely to the online sales position. The amount of knowledge and insight this crew brings to the industry is unmatched.

    This resource has been much needed, and I can’t wait to hear future episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MissOSC
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise actionable, metrics-driven advice for OSC roles.
Guests are practitioners with real-world experience in homebuilding.
Content is consistently practical with tactics listeners can implement quickly.
The show energizes professionals with a focus on mentorship and professional growth.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#44: Increase Curiosity and Increase Your Impact with Kevin Oakley
Q: What do online sales specialists need to understand about the market and consumer sentiment right now?
The market isn't as bad as some fear, but it's not as good as 2021 expectations; builder stress is high, yet most builders still profit, so leaders must manage stress and focus on lead quality and efficient funnels.
#40: Bye Felicia, Hello Confidence
Q: What message would you give to other Online Sales Specialists listening to this podcast?
Stay focused on daily actions, name and confront your internal doubts, track progress with data, and push to teach others to reinforce your own knowledge and confidence.
#40: Bye Felicia, Hello Confidence
Q: How do you approach learning and driving continual improvement for your team?
She emphasizes weekly data tracking, teaching others to build expertise, and maintaining a growth mindset to stay ahead of market changes and avoid stagnation.
#40: Bye Felicia, Hello Confidence
Q: What is your industry story and how did you get to where you are today?
Lacy walked through her progression from a subway manager to a sales assistant, then OSS, and finally Online Sales Manager, illustrating how taking opportunities and seeking growth leads to leadership roles.
#45: The Nationals Are Coming!
Q: With the submission process, is there anything that really stands out to you? Are the submissions more merit-based or creativity, or a mix?
It's a mix of professionalism, dynamics, and results, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and concrete examples of above-and-beyond actions that led to measurable outcomes.

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What is Online People Talking about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show concentrates on practical online sales tactics within the homebuilding sector, featuring coaches, builders, and OSC professionals who share systems for prospecting, lead management, and timely follow-up. Episodes emphasize fast lead response, data integrity, personal development, and team dynamics, with hands-on tips like video emails, texting etiquette, and leveraging CRM insights. Noteworthy are in-depth discussions from award-winning teams and recurring guests who bring real-world experience from the homebuilding industry, plus occasional summit takeaways that translate into repeatable playbooks for OSCs and sales teams.

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Recent guests on Online People Talking include:

1. Melissa Fort
2. Emily Tucker
3. Mia Barkan
4. Molly Adams
5. Felicia Berry
6. Amanda Martin
7. Colleen Sagan
8. Kendall Pashak

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