Stacey Soleil ☼

02/10/2026

What an AMAZING week with my new Cloze team in NYC! Inman Connect is like my home away from home, but it was extra special this year celebrating my new career journey while getting to know some of the valued clients!
Really looking forward to continuing to meet more and more of our clients throughout 2026!

If you use Cloze, what is the next industry event you'll be attending?

12/08/2025

Why Cross-Functional Syncs Should Be Non-Negotiable

Some of the biggest wins I’ve seen came from simple weekly check-ins between , , and .
Alignment is what keeps customers from hearing four different stories from four different teams.
When everyone speaks with one voice, confidence rises and confusion fades.

📸Joan Dailey one of my fav cross-functional teammates over the years!

12/01/2025

Some of the most resonant marketing copy comes from frontline conversations.

The words customers use when they are stuck or frustrated are often the same words they use when they search for solutions.

Community & support teams hold the language that moves markets.

Bring them into the conversation early.

📸 - Shoutout to Debra Trappen for allowing me the privilege of sharing from the stage year after year.
WomanUP!® 🌊

11/28/2025

A community is often the first to sense friction.

When teams treat feedback as a gift, not noise, everything improves faster.

Some of the best roadmap decisions come from watching the patterns inside active groups.

The real win is when customers see their ideas show up in release notes.

That is how trust forms. 🙏

📸 & Christine Carlo George, Founder of - two of my favorite friends meets professional feedback providers & truth tellers 👏

11/26/2025

Onboarding sets the pace & cross-functional alignment carries the rhythm. 🥁
If customers feel alone, they stall.
If they feel supported, they move.

A few fast shifts that bridge gaps & create customer wins...

1️⃣ Instead of giving users every option at once, start them with one clear path to start with and have CS & community reinforce it.

2️⃣ Instead of leaving customers to figure out next steps, pair their onboarding path with stories of recent success from CS and highlight ongoing peer success inside the community.

3️⃣ Instead of scattering support between channels & products (where unintentional overlap can occur & create customer frustration), provide a clear roadmap of exactly where to go for what & if a customer accidentally goes to the wrong spot...personally transfer them over to the proper place.

People adopt when they feel guided.
They stay when they feel connected.
When , , & align...it truly creates a stable bridge of success for the customer.

11/25/2025

I really enjoyed writing this article...it sums up everything that I'm truly passionate about.
Would love your take! 👇

Over the past several years, I’ve watched a very recognizable pattern emerge across industries. It’s showing up across almost all (if not all departments) especially inside organizations rapidly adopting AI-driven platforms.

10/10/2025

Ever feel overwhelmed trying to stand out and connect with the right people online? Here’s a little secret: micro-communities are game-changers! Instead of trying to gather a massive following, focus on smaller groups where genuine connections thrive: whether it’s a group chat, a book club, or your own curated community around shared interests, ideas or passions.

The real magic happens when you nurture these spaces by showing up authentically, sharing wins (and fails), and supporting others. That’s where trust is built and opportunities start flowing. Don’t just join: ENGAGE. Ask questions, celebrate milestones, and share your story. You’ll be amazed how powerful these tight-knit circles can be for both personal and professional growth.

In what ways are you creating your own micro-community or bringing new energy to one you’re already in? Let’s chat below - I'd love to hear your favorite community-building tips! 💬✨

Shout out to my friend and industry colleague Michelle Johnson CRE RISMedia

08/02/2025

I truly love our industry - [Photo Dump Part 1]
We’re surrounded by some of the most incredible humans - people who show up to innovate, ideate, and push us all forward.

A heartfelt thank you to every single person who carved out time to connect with me. I know how hard it is to be everywhere, for everyone, while juggling all the things. That’s why it means so much when a colleague says, “I need to see you before I leave.” I don’t take that lightly.

You know how deeply I value these relationships, and when that connection is reciprocated, it inspires me to double down even more. I loved every conversation, every laugh, and every shared moment. I can’t wait to pick up where we left off once we’re back home and back in the grind.

Thank you, friends. It’s an honor to be part of this with you.
Lindsey Schmidt Tiare Kabazawa Gary Ashton Katherine Jimenez Winston Kenya Burrell Justin Benson Chris McGoldrick Keith Robinson James Dwiggins The Kendall Bonner Team Kenny Klaus Greg Geilman Leo Pareja Joe Skousen

08/01/2025

How do you keep 600+ real estate agents happy…and for years?
Look no further than and his team at .of.idaho 👇

Homes of Idaho has been a fixture in the of Idaho since 1978. Colby grew up in real estate and, while his parents were loyal to a specific brokerage model, once they retired and there were 12 agents left in the group, he set out to build something uniquely different for his agents. He had a clear vision for his ideal brokerage experience and, much like the “Field of Dreams” mantra…if you build it, they will come.
And guess what, they sure they did.

Today, Homes of Idaho supports more than 600 agents across 20+ offices, closing nearly $100M in annual volume. Colby led the charge to adopt BoldTrail as their all-in-one brokerage platform because it’s robust, built for scale, and aligned with his overall big picture vision.

I was thrilled to welcome Colby into the program I created at Inside Real Estate because he’s the kind of leader who champions our products authentically, gets excited about results, and leans in to test new tools while giving constructive feedback that helps us keep improving. And he does it in a way that makes you feel like you’re spending time with your very best friend.

One of the most impressive parts of the Homes of Idaho [Hi!] story is their 98% retention rate. When I asked the team why their agents stay, they didn’t hesitate...it’s the deeply rooted, connected culture they’ve built.

It was obvious as I watched their leadership team interact. Nothing about it was performative. They genuinely have each other’s backs and, even when they don’t agree on every detail, they show up for one another like family.

It’s inspiring. Thank you, Colby and team, for being such an incredible group of humans.

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06/30/2025

Okay… as promised, it’s time to share our BIG news 👇

Mark Scott (aka Marky “Doodle”) and yours truly, Stacey Soleil, are in the running for America's Favorite Couple Vote Contest 2025
Yep—it’s real.
https://americasfavcouple.org/2025/doodle-soleil

This national contest is hosted by Jeff & Emilie Goldblum and powered by , an organization that turns competitions into opportunities to advocate for causes that matter.

The grand prize? $20,000 and a feature in magazine!

We were nominated by a friend who saw what we’re doing for my kid’s dad, Jerry.
A few years ago, he was diagnosed with in his early 60s. It’s been heartbreaking. Without hesitation, we moved him to Tulsa & are now building an ADU on our property so he can live with dignity & stay close to those who love him.

Mark didn’t just support it—he initiated it. I never imagined I’d find someone who would embrace such unexpected turns with me, choosing love over ease & compassion over comfort. Honestly, he’s a literal angel.

We know we’re not the only couple with a story worth celebrating, but we’d be honored if you’d vote daily for “Doodle & Soleil.” ✅🗳️

https://americasfavcouple.org/2025/doodle-soleil

Like our contest profile says:

“We didn’t plan on becoming caregivers in our love story, but here we are—project-managing an ADU for Soleil’s kids’ dad. The $20,000 would help us finish the space and maybe reclaim a few dreams we hit pause on. Love shows up. And right now… so do construction bills.”

We’re just two people trying to do the right thing & hold onto each other through it.
Thanks for every vote, every share & every bit of good juju. ♥️

11/18/2024

I'm honored to be featured in The Agent Playbook’s Realtor Rearview section, where real estate pros share reflections and insights from our journeys.
This book is packed with tools, tips, and stories for agents looking to build a business they’re proud of. Pre-orders are available now, and it officially launches on February 9th—perfect for kicking off 2024 with a fresh perspective! Thank you for the opportunity to contribute Jessica L. Souza Inside Real Estate BoldTrail https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-agent-playbook-jessica-souza/1146517797