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All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubArchitecture Without Ego: Lessons from Sonny WardAs the principal architect and founder of June Street Architecture, Sonny’s journey is rooted in sharpening his instincts so clients can contain theirs —and do less. A bold thinker, his boutique firm - known for preservation work - has created some of L.A.'s coolest homes. Currently wrapping up a ten-year restoration of a Richard Neutra apartment complex, we learn from Sonny what constitutes a good living space. He shares how they started working out of a garage with a handful of employees and have grown to a medium-sized office of 20.
2026-01-301h 10All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubFrom Bank-Owned Agent to Billionaire’s Agent - Dusty Baker on Selling LuxuryNever before have I spent so much time in the following week reflecting on an interview and constant reminders of the conversation with a guest. Dusty Baker, who started at a young age selling foreclosed and bank-owned properties in Santa Barbara, did something very distinct. After a few years in the business, he changed everything he was doing, reinventing himself to become one of the top luxury agents, and now selling nearly $200 million of real estate per year.How does one achieve this? The mindset to stay the course, makes this episode with Dusty...
2026-01-161h 05All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubCareer Change at 50: Michael Abraham on Year One as a RealtorNearing mid-life, and after selling his ad agency, Michael took a leap of faith and reinvented himself by becoming a residential realtor in Los Angeles. In this competitive industry, where most don’t make it past year one, Michael’s story is different. In this episode, we learn how he did it, including where his prospects come from, the benefits of a partnership, and how he landed at his brokerage. Michael’s mindset of having no fear and trying it all has resulted in success. We break down the numbers on what year one income looked like, what deals they h...
2025-12-121h 06All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubDate The Cap Rate, Marry The Basis” and other Commercial Real Estate TipsIn this episode, Ari gets to know Morgan McMullin, who shares how he geared up to be an owner by putting in reps as a broker. Morgan also breaks down the investing mindset behind “Date the cap rate, marry the basis,” the one metric you can control when trying to buy good deals, and how he sets yearly investment goals that actually move his career forward.Ari and Morgan also dig into what raising capital really takes, how to stay balanced while growing fast, and the brutal story of an Escrow that took a full...
2025-11-211h 25All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubWhen Start Ups Need Storefronts: The Bridge between Entrepreneurship and Real EstateWhat does it really take to build, scale, and sustain a startup in today’s fast-changing market?In this episode of All Things Real Estate, Ari Wintraub hears from Diego Torres-Palma, how he has leveraged his start up mindset to to grow companies and own buildings. He shares candid insights on the highs and lows of entrepreneurship — from early failures to raising capital, scaling teams, and using problem solving as a guiding light for what business to start. Through discovery of voids in the market, Diego has rescued failing coffee shops, launched successful breweries and...
2025-09-191h 00
Real Estate Riches Podcast!Global Referrals, AI, and Investment Strategies with Ari Wintraub - EP 82In this episode of Real Estate Riches, Kathy Byrnes and Ari Wintraub explore his journey from a $600 cross-country move to building a 40-unit portfolio. They delve into time management for balancing clients with real estate investments, leveraging global referrals, and how AI can streamline real estate operations to boost productivity.🎧 Hosted by: Kathy Byrnes 🎤 Featuring: Ari Wintraub – LA Realtor®, Multifamily Investor & Podcast HostAri Wintraub is a seasoned Global Real Estate Advisor with Sotheby’s International Realty in Los Angeles, specializing in luxury properties across Brentwood, Culver City, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, and beyond. Wit...
2025-09-1736 minAll Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubDesigning for Developers with Dorothy Alon – Luxury Homes UnveiledJoin host Ari Wintraub as he sits down with Dorothy Alon, the visionary interior designer behind some of LA’s most luxurious developer homes. From her early days learning each and every detail of what to takes to be an interior designer to managing a studio with 20+ annual projects, Dorothy reveals:- Why developers can benefit from a hiring a designer, and the focus on what can be seen.- The #1 mistake developers make on projects (hint: it’s about timing).- How to make a $10M home feel functional and...
2025-08-151h 04All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubReviving Downtown LA: Hal Bastian’s Bold Real Estate MissionHow do you turn a neglected city center into one of the most sought-after real estate markets in America?In this episode of All Things Real Estate, Ari Wintraub sits down with Hal Bastian, affectionately known as The Mayor of Downtown LA, and a key figure in LA’s early 2000’s renaissance, to gain insights on what has gone wrong in Los Angeles’ urban core. From the late 90’s when the city was a ghost town at night, to it’s pre-covid-peak, and now it’s current downturn, Hal has been there. In this interview he...
2025-08-011h 11All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubSelling Smart in Any Market: Joseph Cilic, Top Residential Agent, shares his Proven PlaybookIn this episode of All Things Real Estate, Ari Wintraub sits down with Joseph Cilic, a powerhouse LA agent whose story is equal parts grit and strategy. From law school to leadership roles in brokerage management to rebuilding a business after personal loss, Joseph shares hard-earned lessons on what it takes to thrive in real estate today.You’ll learn:How he transitioned to becoming an Agent — twiceHow to win listings even when you're not the “local expert”His strategies for tough clients, tough deals, and tighter markets
2025-07-181h 04All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubDesigning Timeless Homes: William Hefner on Architecture That LastsHow do you design homes that stand the test of time?In this episode of All Things Real Estate, Ari Wintraub sits down with world-renowned architect William Hefner, founder of Studio William Hefner, whose work blends architecture, interiors, and landscape into cohesive, timeless environments.William walks us through:- Designing a 60,000 sq ft château in Bel Air- Treating light, materials, and framing as critical design tools- The risks of chasing trends vs. committing to strong identity- Building his own Montecito home that launched a new studio- Losing 12 homes in the Palisades fire — and what came nextWhether you're a dev...
2025-05-301h 07All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubTitle, Trusts & Transactions: Matt Grainger on the Backbone of Real Estate and A Service MindsetWhat’s really going on behind the scenes in a real estate deal?In this episode of "All Things Real Estate", Ari Wintraub sits down with Matt Granger, one of L.A.’s top title rep of 38 years, to unpack the lesser-known mechanics of title insurance, escrow, and what a successful Investor, Realtor or Title Rep does to win.Learn how Matt:- Best ways to take Title, and close deals- Offers title insights from LA’s complex Westside market, including: bankruptcies, liens & judgment...
2025-05-0248 minAll Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubMortgage Myths, Rate Hacks & Real Estate Strategy with Justin BayleHave you ever heard the saying, “Date the house, marry the rate”?Or how about “Choose the house, not the rate”? These different strategies, for different markets. So how do you navigate today’s mortgage market and more uncertain times? In this episode of "All Things Real Estate", Ari Wintraub sits down with Justin Bayle, a seasoned mortgage broker, to unpack the strategies, structure, and smarts behind successful home financing.Learn how Justin:- Broke into the industry working under a Beverly Hills legend...
2025-04-181h 02All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubHow to build Big: Alex Valente's Principles at Trammell Crow on Large-Scale Multifamily DevelopmentHow do you really learn about building large mixed use multi family? Go live in them. Hear how Alex Valente, went from tennis coach to being a Principal at America's oldest development firm. And about his “housing journey” living in a new building every few months to truly learn about developing.Learn how Alex:- Leveraged mentorship and networking to break into real estate- Manages large-scale 300 unit plus multifamily and mixed-use projects- Went on a 18 month housing journey during Covid living in 5 different building
2025-04-0458 minAll Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubFrom Law to Luxury Real Estate: Jeremy Lappen’s Unexpected PathHow do you go from law and entertainment to luxury real estate development?This episode is jam packed with one after another insight. Jeremy Lappen shares his unexpected journey—starting as an attorney in Hollywood, doing MMA promotion, and eventually finding his calling in real estate investment and development.Learn how Jeremy:- Scaled from single-family flips to building high-end luxury homes- Learned valuable lessons early, to ensure less risk- Built strategic partnerships to find, fund, and develop pr...
2025-03-211h 07All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubHow to Win Deals: As a Buyer or as a Broker, Getting back to BasicsTaylor Avakian is the youngest, most ambitious, and successful guy I know selling apartment buildings in LA. After introducing the show and myself Ep 1 & 2, I am excited to have my first guest on All Things Real Estate. Taylor Avakian shares his journey from making hundreds of cold calls a day to becoming a top multifamily broker in Los Angeles. As a former pro-athlete, he explains it’s the base hits and daily routines that help you win, and why he prefers selling commercial over residential real estate. Hear insights on what helps you get the proper...
2025-03-141h 04All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubFrom Agent to Investor: Ari’s Journey to Owning Real EstateHow do you transition from selling real estate to building a personal investment portfolio? In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Lord, my right-hand man, to share my journey from getting licensed in 2014 to growing a 36-unit portfolio while managing a full-time real estate brokerage.Learn how I:- Went from a new agent in 2014 to real estate investor by 2016- Used Airbnb & house hacking to start generating income- Scaled from a single-family home to multifamily investing- Navigated California’s rent control & property management challenges...
2025-03-0750 minAll Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubSurviving & Thriving in Real Estate: Decade of Lessons with Ari WintraubIn his late 30’s and lost for having a career, Ari took the leap into Real Estate. In this first episode, we are introduced to our host as we hear what it took to build a successful real estate business from scratch? Ari Wintraub reflects on his 10-year journey in Los Angeles real estate starting as a residential broker in LA’s Westside, from career uncertainty to becoming a top agent at Sotheby’s International Realty.Learn how he:Transitioned into real estate as a second careerBuilt a strong network through mentorship and strate...
2025-02-2828 min