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2024-10-1548 min
The Success SeriesEP 8. Panacea(feat. Houman Mahboubi)In Episode 8 of the Success Series "Panacea," meet Houman Mahboubi, Senior Vice President at CBRE, a powerhouse in commercial real estate. With over 19 years of expertise, Houman is renowned for brokering high-profile deals for Southern California's elite.Originally from Iran, Houman has carved a niche as one of Beverly Hills' most successful brokers. Beyond his professional triumphs, he's a spiritual practitioner deeply rooted in meditation and prayer. Introduced to these practices at a young age, Houman's journey led him to embrace Kabbalah, shaping his unique perspective on business and life.Houman attributes his success to...2024-01-1535 min
Business of Luxury with Houman Mahboubi015 - Multicultural Interior Design with the Laid-Back Luxury of Los Angeles - Natasha BaradaranNATASHA BARADARAN is the founder and creative visionary behind Natasha Baradaran Interior Design. Inspired by her multicultural background, her work fuses European design traditions, Middle Eastern arts, and the laid-back luxury of Los Angeles living. As a designer without creative limitations, Baradaran has grown into a full service design firm creating furniture and textiles to complement her brand’s vision for artistic, stylish and integrally made designs for residential and commercial environments.In this episode, you’ll hear Natasha share…How she got started in interior design and what led her into furniture and textiles.What has sh...2023-06-0626 min
Business of Luxury with Houman Mahboubi014 - Unearthing the Heart and Soul of The Hideaway - Jeffrey BestPresident and founder of LA-based Best Events, JEFFREY BEST has proven himself a creative visionary and leader in the industry. Best began his career in restaurant management with positions at such renowned eateries as the Grill, the Olive, Trumps and Chateau Marmont. For over 20+ years, he has curated and produced numerous events including social and private gatherings, awards after parties, new product launches and sponsorship activations. His clientele includes corporate brands such as: AT&T, Bethesda, DirecTV, Netflix, Samsung, SpaceX, Tesla and WarnerMedia. His private clients include Guy O’Seary, Madonna, Diddy, Amy Schumer and more. In addition to th...2023-05-1635 min
Business of Luxury with Houman Mahboubi013 - Creating the Ultimate Luxury Shopping Experience - Tom Blumenthal - Gearys Beverly HillsTOM BLUMENTHAL is one of the foremost curators of luxury in the country and a noted speaker on the history and trends of the luxury industry. For the past 20 years, he has served as President and CEO of GEARYS Beverly Hills--a Beverly Hills icon since 1930.Under his leadership, GEARYS has expanded its range of fine jewelry and home entertaining goods to include three Rolex Boutiques and the very first free-standing Patek Philippe Boutique in the United States.A native Angeleno, Blumenthal has served as president of the Rodeo Drive Committee for four years as well as the...2023-05-0924 min
Business of Luxury with Houman Mahboubi012 - The 8 Billion Dollar Woman - Jade Mills - Beverly Hills Real Estate AgentIn the luxury real estate market, Beverly Hills real estate agent JADE MILLS is renowned among colleagues and clients alike for her integrity, loyalty and professionalism. Jade is currently ranked the #1 Agent Worldwide for Coldwell Banker and the #5 Agent Worldwide for all Brokerages. Jade has achieved the highest sales volume on record of any agent in Coldwell Banker history, just surpassing an astounding $8 Billion in career sales. To date this year, in 2019, Jade has represented 26% of all homes sold in excess of $20 Million in the Westside of Los Angeles, which included her representation of the seller on the record-breaking $119,750,000 s...2023-05-0320 min
Business of Luxury with Houman Mahboubi011 - 25 Years of Service to the People of Beverly Hills - Lili BosseLILI BOSSE was originally elected to the Beverly Hills City Council in 2011. She previously served as Mayor in 2014, 2017 and 2022. Councilmember Bosse has focused on public safety, mental wellness, support of local businesses, and communication with the community. During her 2022-2023 term, she launched BHPD alert which provided more timely information to the Beverly Hills community; a Real Time Watch Center to monitor the City's surveillance network; Live 911 which allows police officers in the field to hear calls immediately without waiting for information from dispatch; and the 30X30 initiative with a goal of 30% sworn women personnel by the year 2030. 2023-04-1331 min
Business of Luxury with Houman Mahboubi010 - Quintessential Luxury of The Peninsula Beverly Hills - Offer NissenbaumOFFER NISSENBAUM is Managing Director of The Peninsula Beverly Hills, overseeing all aspects of the Beverly Hills icon, a AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star-rated hotel in Southern California for 30 consecutive years. Under his leadership, The Peninsula Beverly Hills has garnered some of the travel industry’s most acclaimed rankings within Travel + Leisure, Global Traveler Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler and U.S. News & World Report.Nissenbaum was raised in both Israel and Canada and studied hospitality management at Paul Smith’s College, in Paul Smiths, New York. He began his career with Helmsley Hotels, spending three year...2023-03-2932 min
Business of Luxury with Houman Mahboubi009 - First Iranian American Woman on the Beverly Hills City Council - Dr. Sharona NazarianSHARONA NAZARIAN, PsyD was elected to the Beverly Hills City Council in June 2022. An accomplished community leader, philanthropic advocate, and a proud immigrant, she has dedicated her career to public service and has a deep commitment to giving back to the community that she loves and has given her so many opportunities. English is her third language, and she is the first Iranian American female to serve on the Beverly Hills City Council. During her previous tenure as a Beverly Hills Public Works Commissioner, she spearheaded the Disposable Foodware Accessories Ordinance which was approved into law in 2021. S...2023-03-2121 min
Business of Luxury with Houman Mahboubi008 - The Road Less Traveled Into High Street Retail Commercial Real EstateHOUMAN MAHBOUBI is Managing Director, Retail Advisory at JLL. He is celebrated among colleagues and clients for his integrity, loyalty, and expertise in the national commercial real estate market. With over 15 years of experience, Houman is a leading authority on sales, purchases, management, and leasing. He has closed multimillion-dollar transactions with some of the world’s most prestigious commercial real estate clients.In this episode, you’ll hear Houman share…How he and his family immigrated from Iran to the US.His unique path from real estate to entertainment and back to real estate.How spirituality has sha...2023-03-1033 min
Business of Luxury with Houman Mahboubi007 - Promoting Freedom and Celebrating Iranian Art & Culture - Alireza Ardekani (Farhang Foundation)ALIREZA ARDEKANI has been serving as the Executive Director of the Farhang Foundation since 2014. Prior to joining the Foundation, he worked in the entertainment industry for over nineteen years specializing in marketing strategy, partnership development, project management, and digital promotions. Career paths included working for some of the world's most iconic global brands, including, The Walt Disney Studios, Disney Channel, Miramax Films, Playboy, and NBC Entertainment. Alireza was born in Tehran and grew up in Lausanne, Switzerland. He is fluent in Persian and French. He graduated with high honors from the University of Southern California with a BA in...2023-02-2727 min
Business of Luxury with Houman Mahboubi006 - LVMH's Vision for Cheval Blanc Beverly Hills - Anish Melwani (Chairman & CEO)ANISH MELWANI is the Chairman & CEO, LVMH for North America. In this role, he oversees and coordinates the activities of the LVMH Group across 75+ Maisons. He sits on the board of directors for Fresh, Marc Jacobs, Colgin Cellars, Starboard Cruise Services and Tiffany & Co.Prior to joining LVMH in 2015, he was a Senior Partner in the New York Office of McKinsey and Company where he co-led the Global Strategy & Corporate Finance practice and supported clients across industries. At McKinsey since 1999, he counseled senior executives of leading global companies on issues related to corporate strategy, M&A, alliances...2023-02-2322 min
Business of Luxury with Houman Mahboubi005 - Empowering Beverly Hills Businesses to Thrive - Todd Johnson (Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce)TODD JOHNSON is President and CEO of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce. In this role, he is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the third largest standalone Chamber in Los Angeles, comprised of more than 820 members with an operating budget of nearly $1.5M. Prior to his work at the Chamber, he was in the restaurant business for over 28 years including 17 years with Lawry’s. In this episode, you’ll hear Todd share…His journey from the restaurant industry to the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce.How the Chamber supports the luxury market within the city.To...2023-02-1524 min
Business of Luxury with Houman Mahboubi004 - The Secret to Becoming a Beverly Hills Favorite - Edoardo Baldi (e.baldi)EDOARDO BALDI is the chef and owner of e.baldi and edo bites. Opened in Beverly Hills in 2006, e. baldi specializes in Tuscan food with an accent of Emilia-Romagna. Dining at e. baldi will transport you to the coast of Italy, where ingredients pop, desserts are worth saving room for, and eating with friends and family takes on an almost religious experience…a favorite of entertainment industry A-listers with such clientele as Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Al Pacino, Ryan Reynolds, and many more.In this episode, you’ll hear Edoardo share…How the legacies of his father...2023-02-0932 min
Business of Luxury with Houman Mahboubi003 - Rodeo Drive Defines Luxury - Kathy Gohari (Rodeo Drive Committee)KATHY GOHARI has over 30 years of luxury marketing experience. She is currently the Director of Audemars Piguet on Rodeo Drive and was formerly the Director of Client Engagement for Valentino, West Coast. Kathy is the President of the Rodeo Drive Committee (x3) and is a respected subject matter expert providing guidance to the City of Beverly Hills (Mayor and City Council). She entered the world of luxury retail on Rodeo Drive while still in school at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. The famed three-block stretch of Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills has remained a...2023-02-0225 min
Business of Luxury with Houman Mahboubi002 - How Urth Caffé Defines Casual Luxury - Shallom Berkman (Co-founder)SHALLOM BERKMAN is co-founder of Urth Caffé, a European-style cafe with locations in southern California, Las Vegas, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai. Not only is Urth Caffé known for its heirloom organic coffees, fine teas, and locally sourced, organic ingredients, but the restaurant is also known for its celebrity clientele.In this episode, you’ll hear Shallom share…How Urth Caffé got its humble start .How they choose their unique locations.Why the restaurant is considered casual luxury.His leadership secrets from the last 30 years. Website: www.urthcaffe.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/urthcaff...2023-01-2432 min
Business of Luxury with Houman Mahboubi001 - Local News with International Influence - Lisa Bloch (Beverly Hills Courier)LISA BLOCH is publisher of the Beverly Hills Courier, serving the city of Beverly Hills and beyond with unbiased local news and a keen eye on the luxury market. Not only is Lisa a published author and screenwriter, but she now helms a newspaper and style magazine covering the latest trends in lifestyle, fashion, travel, and real estate in a city whose name is synonymous with the business of luxury.In this episode, Lisa shares...Her path from screenwriter to newspaper publisher.How the Beverly Hills Courier uniquely serves local luxury businesses.Her hopes and dreams f...2023-01-1629 min
Entrepreneur Podcast NetworkWhy excellent service is so critical for the clients BRC Advisors representsMr. Houman Mahboubi, one of the managing partners of BRC Advisors who serves clients in the famed Beverly Hills/Platinum Triangle joins Enterprise Radio working in conjunction with eLosAngeles. He tells us why excellent service is so critical for the clients BRC Advisors represents.2012-07-0408 minEntrepreneur Podcast NetworkBRC Advisors serving clients in the famed Beverly Hills/Platinum TriangleMr. Houman Mahboubi, one of the managing partners of BRC Advisors who serves clients in the famed Beverly Hills/Platinum Triangle, and who brings over 17 years of real estate experience to the team joins Enterprise Radio working in conjunction with eLosAngeles.2012-06-0808 min