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Take a deep dive into the world of high-end lifestyle, as we expose different industry leaders behind the scenes of it all.

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April 13, 202429 min

Scot Drucker | FROM MLB TO COMPASS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION

Real Estate Advisor | Member - Compass Sports & Entertainment DivisionInstagram @sdAdvisors Twitter @GsdAdvisors. Facebook /GSDAdvisorsAfter spending more than a decade in the professional sports industry, Scot joined looking to turn his passion for baseball and his love of his hometown into a successful real estate career. “Growing up here in Miami I’ve had the privilege of watching my city grow and become a sought-after destination for celebrities and sports figures alike”Once dubbed “the most interesting man in baseball" Scot made his mark pitching for the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers, and continued on in countries all across the globe, including Venezuela, Taiwan, and Canada. No matter his travels Scot always returned home to his native Miami where he became a sports agent with Paragon Sports International. Scot was equally successful in sports management; negotiating multi-million dollar contracts and securing millions in marketing and endorsement deals, as well as using social media platforms to brand over 50 professional athletes - he continued from there to help facilitate his clients in buying and renting properties all over the country for their personal and professional use. “My goal is service to my clients …first and foremost!”Scot is a successful entrepreneur on so many levels from his MLB blog ranked in the top 50 amongst journalists to his passionate sneaker collection which resulted in the first online search engine Superkix.com which he in 2011.Being the outgoing, energetic person he is always lands Scot in the forefront. His community involvement earned him a spot on Top Chef Miami, as well as a Grand Slam for the Anthony Rizzo Walk-a-thon, and the Toledo Mud Hens Player of the for community service.Scot’s marketing skills, social media knowledge, competitive instincts, and and negotiation expertise allows him to create personal, seamless, and innovative transactions for his clients. Above all, Scots desire to service his clients makes you feel like you are always part of the winning team! 

September 12, 202240 min

Tere Foster | TOP PROUCING AGENT IN NATION

Tere Foster is one of the highest-producing residential agents in the nation based on sales volume. She has more than 30 years of experience selling residential properties in Washington. Tere and Team Foster were named to this year’s The Wall Street Journal REAL Trends The Thousand list as one of the top-ranked agent teams in the country.

June 8, 202236 min

Maggee Miggins | Mayor of Millburn, NJ & Luxury Realtor

Maggee has established herself as one of the most successful and sought-after luxury real estate agents in the industry. Her passion for helping others, coupled with her entrepreneurial spirit, has led her to develop her team, where she serves as the CEO and Broker Associate. Maggee’s unrivaled ability to craft custom and innovative marketing strategies, while focusing on her clients’ needs, has enabled her to reach the pinnacle of the luxury real estate industry, where she has ranked in the Top 1% throughout the majority of her career.

April 30, 202240 min

Craig Oshrin | NFT Investor & Cyber Realtor

Craigo! is a name you can trust. Craig Oshrin's entry into the metaverse came after his curiosity led him to wonder about Web 3. He helps those who want to get into the metaverse to purchase their first property. He wanted to be the first residential real estate agent to own his own land in the metaverse. As a residential agent, he helps people to purchase and sell real property — real-world real estate — that is in its most tangible form. As a cyberrealtor, he helps people to purchase and sell manufactured property within the metaverse.

April 28, 202230 min

Ace Watanasuparp | Citizens Bank EVP of Residential Lending (NY)

Ace joins Michael again to talk about the current state of the market, and more...Currently serving as the Executive Vice President of Citizens Bank for Residential Lending in New York, Ace has exceeded expectations by expanding into new markets and capturing unprecedented market share in purchase financing as well as refinancing. His reputation has allowed him to attract talented loan officers within every region Citizens Bank services.

April 18, 202226 min

Mark Pruner | 2022 Q1 MARKET UPDATE

Michael & Mark sit down to discuss the ever-changing Q1 Real Estate Market Update for 2022.

April 11, 202237 min

Renee Leibler | BLOCKCHAIN EXPERT

Business/investment strategist, entrepreneur, adjunct professor, blockchain consultant with over 15 years of experience in the tech start-up space. Skilled in analysis of market opportunity, positioning of products to reach market penetration, segmentation, and distribution channels. • Adept at developing product roadmaps including integrated marketing plans to create product awareness and foster customer acquisition. • Experienced in working with engineering/technical founders. • Known for wide network of developers and investors in the blockchain industry.Certified examiner, CTCE, in tracing cryptocurrency on the blockchain using CypherTrace software.

April 10, 202243 min

Ryan Garson | FOUNDER OF VERY SOCIAL

Ryan Garson has contracted over $200 million in sales and brokered more than 500 client success stories in the past six years alone. A seasoned entrepreneur and successful deal-maker, Ryan is known in the industry for his creative, out-of-the-box approach to marketing, combining the latest technologies with targeted, cutting-edge strategies to connect sellers with the right buyers with remarkable efficiency and results.

March 9, 202245 min

Jon Bijari | LUXURY BUILDER

Jon Bijari started in the construction industry in 2001 working for a production builder in Brooklyn, New YorkSeveral years later, he branched out and started building his own homes throughout Brooklyn and Queens. He realized that creating a product that stood out from his competitors was the direction that he wanted to pursue.Jon believes that building and designing are intricately intertwined. His love for Construction Science combined with his constant research of new methods and innovative technology are essential during the Architectural Design phase where input on the construction and layout of the project are most effective.  

March 5, 202243 min

Jess Sigmund | LUXURY CT BROKER

Jessica Sigmund is a Luxury CT Broker. When she thinks about real estate, the first words that come to mind aren't "appraisal," "closing cost," or " adjustable-rate mortgage." For her, the most important element of real estate is the "human element". It's what first sparked her passion for real estate when she was a young girl marveling at the inherent beauty and architecture of homes she saw daily. It's what incentivized her to join her aunt's management company, DeLaurentis Management, and work her way up the ranks, learning every component of the industry, until she eventually became a real estate agent. And it's what makes her a known, loved and trusted agent who was honored with the Rookie of the Year award in 2018.