We did something we have never done on this podcast before.

We wrote a book.

In this episode Dr. Shondrea Harroon and Fiooze Harroon, co-founders of Harroon Realty Group and co-hosts of Ready When You Are, sit down for an honest, behind the scenes conversation about the book they built together and why it needed to exist.

The First 90 Days: The Truth, They Don't Teach You in Real Estate School was not written from a highlight reel. It was written from real experience. The uncertainty of starting over. The financial reality nobody warns you about. The slow periods, the lost deals, and the moments of doubt that every new agent experiences and almost nobody talks about.

In this episode you will hear why they wrote it, what it cost them emotionally to write it honestly, and what they hope every new agent feels after reading the last page.

The conversation covers everything inside the book including the truth about day one and what your license actually gives you, building your systems and brand before you feel ready, lead generation without a track record, handling slow periods without falling apart, losing a deal without losing yourself, the money conversation nobody has with you, and a forward look at how AI and technology are reshaping real estate right now.

Fiooze also shares what it meant to contribute his educator's perspective throughout the book including Chapter 20, the final chapter written entirely in his voice, and why the teaching lens makes this book different from anything else in this space.

The book releases July 7th. Pre-orders are available right now and they matter more than most people realize. Every pre-order signals to Amazon, Apple, and Barnes and Noble that this book deserves to be seen by the agents who need it most.

Pre-Order Your Copy Today:

Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6RCYC19

Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-first-90-days-the-truth-they-dont-teach-you-in/id6784901011

Barnes and Noble: speaking@harroonrealtygroup.com

The views expressed on this podcast are those of the hosts and do not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.

Meet Dr. Shondrea Harroon, PhD and Fiooze Harroon, the husband‑and‑wife team behind Harroon Realty Group, proudly brokered by Fathom Realty. This episode sets the foundation for everything we believe: real estate should feel human, strategic, and steady, especially in a fast‑moving Central Texas market.

In this opening conversation, Shondrea and Fiooze share the story behind HRG,  how a doctorate in Healthcare Administration, three decades in education, and a shared commitment to service shaped a process‑driven, people‑first approach to buying and selling homes. You’ll hear how their backgrounds inform the way they guide clients, communicate expectations, and create calm in moments that often feel overwhelming.

This episode is designed for first‑time buyers, sellers, relocating families, investors, and anyone preparing for a move in Central Texas. You’ll walk through the five‑step HRG Client Journey — from the first success conversation to closing logistics — and learn why timelines, communication, and local insight are the difference between a smooth transition and a stressful one.

Shondrea and Fiooze also offer their honest perspective on offers and contract terms: why flexibility can outweigh price, how to use contingencies with intention, and the small strategic choices, from earnest money to seller credits, that help your offer rise to the top.

You’ll leave with three practical action items you can use this week and a preview of Episode 2: The PCS Playbook, created specifically for military families relocating to Central Texas and the Fort Hood area.

Free 15‑minute consultation: DM Harroon Realty Group on Facebook or Instagram, or visit HarroonRealtyGroup.com. Guidance you can feel. Strategy you can trust.

Episode 0: Welcome to the Show

What does it actually feel like to buy a home in Central Texas right now? What does a military family need to know before a PCS move to Fort Hood? What should a first time buyer understand before they ever walk into a showing? What does the market along the Texas Innovation Corridor look like for investors tracking opportunity in real time?

These are not simple questions. And they deserve real answers.

Welcome to Ready When You Are. The podcast that exists because the people navigating one of the biggest decisions of their lives deserve more than a quick search and a guess. This show is hosted by Dr. Shondrea Harroon and Fiooze Harroon, licensed REALTORS® and founders of Harroon Realty Group, brokered by Fathom Realty, serving buyers, sellers, and families relocating across Central Texas and the Texas Innovation Corridor.

Dr. Shondrea Harroon brings eighteen years of enterprise operations leadership, a PhD in Healthcare Administration, and a genuine belief that every person who sits across from a real estate professional deserves honest information and a clear strategy. She is a certified life coach, a published author, and a community leader who has built her career on one principle. Guidance you can feel. Strategy you can trust.

Fiooze Harroon brings thirty years in education and a rare ability to meet people exactly where they are. He understands that buying or selling a home is not just a financial transaction. It is a life transition. And life transitions deserve to be handled with clarity, care, and the kind of steady presence that makes people feel capable even in the middle of uncertainty. Together they built Harroon Realty Group. Together they co-host this podcast. And together they are bringing you the conversations that matter most to the people who call Central Texas home or are about to.

Here is what you can expect from Ready When You Are.

Honest market intel delivered without spin. What is actually happening in the Central Texas market right now, what it means for buyers and sellers, and what you should be paying attention to before you make your next move.

Practical buying and selling strategies. Not theory. Not generalities. Real, actionable guidance you can use whether you are just starting to think about a move or you are ready to make one today. Neighborhood stories and local insight. The kind of information you will not find on a quick search. What it actually feels like to live in Harker Heights. What buyers need to know about Killeen versus Belton versus Salado. What the growth along the Innovation Corridor means for the communities being built right now.

Relocation guidance. If you are navigating a move this show was built with you in mind. Dr. Shondrea Harroon and Fiooze Harroon understand the unique challenges and timelines of relocations and every relevant episode will speak directly to your situation.

Real estate for real people. First time buyers. Move up buyers. Sellers who are not sure if now is the right time. Investors looking for opportunity. Empty nesters ready for something new. Wherever you are in your journey this show meets you there.

New episodes drop every two weeks. No jargon. No pressure. Just real conversations with two people who have built their careers on the belief that the people they serve deserve more than a transaction.

They deserve a team that shows up.

Ready When You Are launches soon. Subscribe now so you do not miss the first episode when it drops. And if someone in your life is thinking about buying, selling, or relocating in Central Texas and the Austin area send this their way. Because the best time to get informed is before you need to be.

This is Ready When You Are. And we will see you in the first episode.