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The Broker Brunch#28 Larry Haber - How to Master the Art of Negotiation in Real EstateStart your property search with RIPCO: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20FlahertyWhat does it take to become a master negotiator in real estate—and how do you bounce back when the deals don’t go your way?Larry Haber, Managing Partner at AGMB and Founder of Leasing REality, joins us to share a career’s worth of negotiation wisdom, career pivots, and real estate war stories.From owning and managing over 4.5 million sq. ft. to reinventing himself after the Great Recession, Larry has seen—a...
2025-03-2849 min
Retail RetoldEP 103: MYKITA in New York, NY with Larry HaberToday's guest is Larry Haber, Managing Partner of CRE at AGMB, LLP.
Larry represents both tenants and landlords, focusing primarily on commercial lease negotiations, restructurings, reviews and audits in addition to real estate acquisitions, dispositions, construction contracts and due diligence advisory services.
Larry and Chris discuss MYKITA opening in NYC as well as the Top 3 Commercial Real Estate Trends from an attorney's perspective. Listen now!
2021-04-0242 min
The Tiberius ShowThe Tiberius Show EP 127 Larry HaberWhat is intellectual property? Is it important. Entertainment lawyer Larry Haber tells us all about what it is like to own your creation. This along with a book review about the last kids on earth and a video game about bitcoin mining, will make this a show to listen to this week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.
2021-03-2430 min
Real Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 062: David SchechtmanToday on Real Estate REality Check, I have a rather easy assignment, given that I am going to attempt the not-so-impossible by bringing our guest out from his shell. The not-so-shy, the always informative and truly effervescent reformed yet long recovered attorney, who is now the Senior Executive Managing Director of Investment Sales for Meridian Capital Group, spends his days not only representing many of the name players in our industry, but also the true stars and integral backbones of NYC, namely the mom-and-pop owners of multifamily, industrial, office and retail properties. Yes my real estate brethren, I give...
2021-01-2154 min
No Bed of RosesNo Bed of Roses - Larry Yates, life coach, musician, author & radio hostLarry Yates joins us to share a fascinating story of his childhood in rural Mississippi, reflecting on the whisper on a porch that changed his life forever.
2021-01-2141 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 061: Chris WeilminsterToday we are fortunate to have with us on Real Estate REality Check someone who I consider to be (pun intended) not only on the cutting, suburban and urban edge of real estate professionally speaking, but also, without dating myself too much, a friend whose persona reminds me of the title of the 1980’s song “Cool Cat” by Freddie Mercury and Queen ... yes my real estate brethren, I give to you the Executive Vice President and COO of Urban Edge Properties, Chris Weilminster.
2020-12-1752 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 060: Adelaide Polsinelli and Robin AbramsToday we have with us on Real Estate REality Check, two renowned leaders who have played an integral role during their illustrious careers in making a difference for their clients, those that they work with, as well as for the CRE industry, namely the dynamic duo and vice chairpersons of investment sales and retail leasing, respectively, for Compass, my dear friends Adelaide Polsinelli and Robin Abrams. Thank you so much for joining us, and for being the charter members of our new series called “The Mothers of REinvention,” which plays off of the name of music legend Frank Zappa’s old...
2020-12-101h 17Real Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 059: Richard SarkisToday on Real Estate REality Check we have with us someone who less than a decade ago took on a U2 like “I Will Follow” mindset when it came to his passion to make something out of nothing, notwithstanding that at the time, he then possessed the equivalent of the title of an Elvis Costello song called “Less Than Zero” when it came to his base of knowledge in the world of CRE. In spite of those challenges, he went on to build a “value-added tech driven data engine employing sophisticated algorithms and artificial intelligence” that some may describe as a “CRE da...
2020-12-0342 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 058: Bill AbramsonToday we have with us a native New Yorker possessing a multitude of degrees, the first being that of street smarts earned while pounding the pavement of NYC, followed by a degree in Psychology from Boston University, a Master of Arts in Sports Management from NYU, and then in community service, including his 9 years as a senior member of the management team which helped establish Chelsea Piers as the third largest tourist attraction in New York City. Bill Abramson, in line with the Muhammad Ali mantra of “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on...
2020-11-241h 08Real Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 057: Alyssa ZahlerToday we are fortunate enough to have with us on Real Estate REality Check someone who has personified my Albert Einstein (“Try not to be a man [or woman] of success, rather be a man [or woman] of value”), Snoop Dogg (“Master your craft”), Drake (“Started From the Bottom”) and Beastie Boys (“Skills to Pay the Bills”) mantras, yes my real estate brethren, Alyssa Zahler. Alyssa, who over her career has built a foundation of knowledge, experiences and relationships working in production on programs and for media companies such as Hardball with Chris Matthews, the Beijing Olympics, CNN, and Bloomberg LP, pa...
2020-11-241h 09Real Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 056: Andrew RigieAfter a nearly 7-month hiatus, I am happy to have on as my first guest back on Real Estate REality Check someone who I consider to be the equivalent of the Pulp Fiction character Winston Wolf when it comes to making a difference for the restaurant industry that has been, in the words of Mick Jagger, absolutely “SHATTERED” by the impact of COVID-19. Even if you have been doing your best impression of “The Bubble Boy” character from Seinfeld, Andrew Rigie, the Executive Director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance, has been like Elvis Presley ... you know, as in EVERY...
2020-11-2441 min
Wolfe Bites with Barry WolfeWolfe Bites - Episode 5 with Larry HaberWho can combine rhythm & rhyme with a fantastic law practice and informative legal training? It can only be the great Larry Haber! Check out the latest episode of Wolfe Bites where Larry and I rock & roll while “sittin on the dock of the bay” discussing the current leasing environment and how he’s working with both landlords and tenants to navigate the current choppy waters in the commercial real estate sector. Hosted by Barry Wolfe of Marcus and Millichap. Our Guest this week: Larry Haber, Managing Partner of CRE at AGMB Founder & CEO of Leasing REality www.leasingreality.com Linked...
2020-05-2222 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 055: Willy WalkerPODCAST RECORDED ON March 3, 2020 Introduction: Willy Walker, an avid skier, cyclist, family man and Boston Marathon runner who once clocked in with an outstanding time of 2:36, is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Walker & Dunlop, one of the largest commercial real estate finance companies in the United States. I came away from my hour long chat with Willy recognizing that I was not only a bit smarter from it, given some of the pearls of wisdom he threw my way, but also cognizant of his passion to make a difference and his c...
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Real Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 025: Scot PolicastroIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Scot Policastro from Far Hills, New Jersey. Scot was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a sophomore at Northeastern University. A random “fun fact” about Scot is that he goes to Dunkin’ daily. Episode Notes: At 1:43, Scot Policastro discusses the importance of being confident and a go-getter, going the extra step, and remaining calm. At 3:32, Scot speaks on thinking outside of the box, not limiting yourself, and being creative. At 4:45, Policastro notes that he learns the most whe...
2020-03-1918 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 024: Nicole PenaIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Nicole Pena from Wellington, Florida. Nicole was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a sophomore at NYU Stern School of Business. A random fun fact about Nicole is that she was born in Bucaramanga, Colombia and is fluent in Spanish. Episode Notes: At 1:41, Nicole Pena discusses having a work ethic being a differentiating factor. At 2:50, Nicole talks about being yourself and confident, and not compromising who you are. At 4:07, Pena notes that prioritizing what is truly im...
2020-03-1918 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 023: Megan ClowIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Megan Clow from Westchester, New York. Megan was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at the College of the Holy Cross. A random fun fact about Megan is that her favorite movie is “The Polar Express.” Episode Notes: At 1:38, Megan Clow discusses change being inevitable, moving forward, and being grateful for experiences you have had. At 3:09, Megan shares how she “makes a difference” volunteering at an elderly center, as well as her involvement in charitable...
2020-03-1909 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 022: Tara SmythIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Tara Smyth from Pearl River, New York. Tara was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a senior at University of Delaware. A random fun fact about Tara is that her Gaelic football team once won an international championship in Ireland representing New York. Episode Notes: At 2:00, Tara Smyth discusses staying true to oneself, and how humor helps her relate and connect with others. At 3:17, Tara talks about passion, happiness, and her desire to find a job th...
2020-03-1922 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 021: Nicole HurowitzIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Nicole Hurowitz from Mount Sinai, New York. Nicole was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at Stony Brook University. A random fun fact about Nicole is that she has been to Disney World ten times. Episode Notes: At 1:42, Nicole Hurowitz discusses the importance of possessing a work ethic and being productive. At 2:36, Nicole touches upon waking up each day with a love for what you do. At 3:32, Hurowitz speaks about her upbringing and how she...
2020-03-1910 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 020: Katie ZampolinIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Katie Zampolin from Briarcliff Manor, New York. Katie was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at Wake Forest University. A random fun fact about Katie is that she can walk across a room using only her hands. Episode Notes: At 1:56, Katie Zampolin stresses the importance of staying true to yourself and not following the crowd. At 2:48, Katie believes that happiness is crucial when it comes to one’s career. At 3:45, Zampolin touches upon flexibility, adap...
2020-03-1915 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 019: Ben LevineIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Ben Levine from Long Island, New York. Ben was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin. A random fun fact about Ben is that he used to be a black belt in karate. Episode Notes: At 2:01, Ben Levine touches upon his work ethic and how preparation provides him comfort. At 3:22, Ben discusses making a great first impression during an interview. At 5:50, Levine points out being a communicative and organized person. At...
2020-03-1916 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 018: Nicole SparacioIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Nicole Sparacio from Brooklyn, New York. Nicole was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at Lehigh University. A random fun fact about Nicole is that she runs an Instagram account dedicated to food. Episode Notes: At 1:39, Nicole Sparacio discusses “being yourself” when on an interview, and how putting on a fake act can only take you so far during the interview process. At 2:18, Nicole shares that health and wellness is her number one priority, and tha...
2020-03-1912 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 017: Jack HurkmansIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Jack Hurkmans from New York, New York. Jack was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a senior at Boston University. A random fun fact about Jack is that he holds three citizenships: Dutch, German, and American. Episode Notes: At 1:39, Jack Hurkmans discusses developing an interest in the real estate industry while obtaining a salesperson license while at Boston University. At 3:11, Jack addresses previously making excuses instead of proactively searching for the root of the problem. At 3:53, Hu...
2020-03-1915 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 016: Zack Lion Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Zack Lion from Long Island, New York. Zack was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin. A random fun fact about Zack is that he skied down a mountain on one ski when he was 10. Episode Notes: At 1:39, Zack Lion shares his fascination for human psychology, and how he would like to pair this with his interest in business. At 2:26, Zack discusses how he goes about “making a difference” in the com...
2020-03-1916 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 015: Nastasia NikitinaIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Nastasia Nikitina from Bronx, New York. Nastasia was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a sophomore at Cornell University. A random fun fact about Nastasia is that her favorite movie is “Forrest Gump.” Episode Notes: At 1:41, Nastasia Nikitina discusses showing confidence, enthusiasm, and the willingness to learn during the process of an interview. At 2:56, Nastasia touches upon the importance of happiness in one’s work life. At 3:48, Nikitina talks about focusing on her potential and capacity to grow...
2020-03-1918 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 014: Adam RobbinsIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Adam Robbins from Roslyn, New York. Adam was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania. A random fun fact about Adam is that he enjoys trivia. Episode Notes: At 1:46, Adam Robbins provides his thoughts on work ethic, self respect, and the pursuit of excellence. At 2:41, Adam touches upon “giving value” and “seeing value.” At 3:36, Robbins discusses having confidence in your goals, and being honest and clear in your presentation. At 5:25, he discuss...
2020-03-1918 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 013: India BurnsIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than India Burns from New York, New York. India was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at Bucknell University. A random fun fact about India is that her favorite movie is “The Graduate.” Episode Notes: At 1:35, India Burns touches upon the learning gap between generations, and that of a communication breakdown. At 2:52, India provides her thoughts on making first impressions – which include sitting back, listening, and engaging. At 4:13, Burns discusses remaining true to oneself, as well as...
2020-03-1920 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 012: Arjun SalujaIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Arjun Saluja from Syosset, New York. Arjun was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a sophomore at Cornell University in the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. A random fun fact about Arjun is that he is a dual citizen in the United States and England. Episode Notes: At 1:44, Arjun Saluja discusses the importance of being yourself, being confident, and how first impressions last a lifetime. At 2:53, Arjun touches upon happiness and money when it co...
2020-03-1916 min
Retirement UnlockedSources of Financial Elder Abuse You Should Be Aware Of – With Jeff Haber (Ep. 61)Would you know how to tell if your aging loved one is being financially abused? The signs aren’t always apparent — and neither are the abusers. In this episode, Larry Heller explores this necessary topic with Jeffrey Haber, the co-founding partner of Freiberger Haber LLP. They talk about the subtle, and not so subtle, signs … Read More Read More
2020-03-0423 min
Life Unlimited with Larry Heller, CFP(R)Episode 61 - Sources of Financial Elder Abuse You Should Be Aware Of – With Jeff HaberWould you know how to tell if your aging loved one is being financially abused? The signs aren’t always apparent — and neither are the abusers.
In this episode, Larry Heller explores this necessary topic with Jeffrey Haber, the co-founding partner of Freiberger Haber LLP. They talk about the subtle, and not so subtle, signs of financial abuse and what kinds of individuals are notorious for exploiting seniors. You will also discover what laws are in place to protect your loved ones and what actions you can take.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The sign...
2020-03-0423 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 054: Matt GiffuneIntroduction: Although stated in a different context by David Byrne recently during his hit Broadway show American Utopia, Matt Giffune, the co-founder of Occupier, does have a bit in common with Mr. Byrne when it comes to the benefits of collaboration. Just as David said, “By giving more, I get more,” the same can be said of the benefits that a user receives from Occupier's online deal and portfolio management collaboration software for tenants of commercial space. Episode Notes: At 1:52, Matt Giffune opens up the podcast with his thoughts on “getting small w...
2020-03-0444 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 053: Brad GerlaIntroduction: Today’s guest is Brad Gerla, an Executive Vice President at CBRE and the 2014 award winner for REBNY’s Sales Brokers Most Ingenious Deal of the Year Award for 11 Madison Avenue. Given the manner in which Brad exudes a youthful yet passionate and relentless nature to make a difference for landlords and tenants alike, he reminds me of what Albert Einstein was conveying in his quote “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” Episode Notes: At 1:49, Brad Gerla...
2020-02-2533 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 052: Sarah SaltzbergIntroduction: Today we have with us the multidimensional and talented Sarah Saltzberg, who given her prior (and to some extent still current) career as a Broadway actress and screenwriter, brings to mind not only Billy Joel and his classic songs “Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)” and “Uptown Girl,” but also that of the great Queen song “Bohemian Rhapsody,” as she is also the co-founder of Harlem and Washington Heights based Bohemia Realty Group. Episode Notes: At 2:09, Sarah Saltzberg discusses Bohemia Realty Group’s agents simultaneously bui...
2020-01-3051 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 051: Vicente WolfIntroduction: Today’s guest brings to mind the words of the iconic artist Vincent Van Gogh, who once said, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” Given how Vicente Wolf brings together the four elements of design – namely those of earth, water, air and fire – he takes Van Gogh’s quote to another level in the manner he goes about creating cool, cerebral and modern interiors that create atmospheres without boundaries. In fact, Margaret Russell, the former Editor in Chief of Architectural Digest, described Vicente as having a “remarkably grounded sensibility lik...
2020-01-0940 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 050: Ryan SerhantIntroduction: Hard work. Relentless passion. Adding value. Following up. Time management. Considering failures and mistakes as opportunities to grow and thereafter succeed. Likeability. Family ... and oh yeah, the desire to sell like there is no tomorrow. These are but a few of the mantras that have played an integral part in the meteoric rise of the former broke actor just a bit more than a decade ago – to that of the very top of the residential real estate and salesmanship world. I give to you my real estate brethren the one and only Ryan Serhant. Looking forward to...
2019-12-1940 min
Totally Well PodcastTotally Well Podcast - Joyce Strong - Episode 75 - Guest Larry HaberTotally Well Podcast with host Joyce Strong, Performance and Functional Nutrition Coach from www.TotalWellCoach.com and her guest Larry Haber, Vidographer from LHVideo.comWe discuss using technology for connecting with friends and family, education and that everyone, no matter what age, can learn to use technology.Larry creates videos for all occasions, personal and business. He is also able to transfer VHS to digital to help you preserve your memories.Totally Well is a place where we get curious, ask questions and explore everything to do with health, wellness, fitness, personal...
2019-12-1500 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 049: Lou Diamond and Jen Du PlessisIntroduction: Right before their great dual presentation at the NYC Real Estate Expo 2019 on October 24, Lou Diamond and Jen Du Plessis joined us for an impromptu podcast. Lou, the CEO and founder of Thrive and host of Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond podcast, is “a dynamic speaker and master connector who will energize and motivate your organization to explode your sales, retain your clients and build a thriving culture.” Jen is a rock star in her own right, as she began her mortgage lending career in high school and is Principal at Kinetic Spark Consulting, author of “Launch...
2019-12-1128 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 048: Lance LeightonIntroduction: Integral components to being a successful real estate broker include that of having a relentless passion to make a difference for one’s clients, an unquenchable thirst for knowledge (and the ability to use it properly and to your advantage), to be cognizant of when you don’t have all of the answers, and to be smart enough to not only know it (while making like Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire by finding someone to complete you). Given my experiences on a number of deals I have worked on with him, that is what the n...
2019-11-2044 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 047: Ash ZandiehIntroduction: Today we have with us Ash Zandieh, the CREtech and PropTech visionary and guru, who seemingly made it his mission to channel the song by hip-hop heartthrob Drake, namely that of “Started from the Bottom” as to the acquisition of his real estate knowledge base. Ash continues that mission in a myriad of ways, including that of helping the commercial real estate tech sector grow into a thriving ecosystem by helping startups grow their businesses by connecting them to the funding sector. Episode Notes: At 2:30, Ash Zandieh discusses his strength in “n...
2019-11-0652 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 046: Gary MalinIntroduction: Today we have with us none other than Gary Malin, the always charming, engaging, insightful and giving President of Citi Habitats, a New York City based real estate brokerage firm specializing in sales and the leasing of over 10,000 apartments annually. Crazy as this may sound to you, given Gary’s positive spirit and mindset, when I speak to him, the classic songs by Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff come to mind, namely that of “No Problems Only Solutions” and “You Can Get It If You Really Want.” Episode Notes: At...
2019-10-2939 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 045: Peter BrausIntroduction: Today we have with us Peter Braus, an owner and operator of real estate as well as the managing principal of Lee & Associates NYC, the entrepreneurial, fully integrated service real estate firm with a national reach yet local expertise. Among two of Peter’s sagelike business mantras are that of “a good broker must understand a client’s business well enough to know what type of space their client needs,” and (somewhat akin to Albert Einstein’s line of “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value”) Pe...
2019-10-101h 16Real Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 044: Nancy Bass WydenIntroduction: I want to start out a bit differently today with a quote by the great visionary, activist, poet and author, namely Maya Angelou, who once said “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” With that as the backdrop my friends, we have with us Nancy Bass Wyden － who in addition to being both one of my favorites as both a person and client － is the 3rd generation owner of the legendary Strand Book Store on 12th Street a...
2019-09-1935 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 043: Simon ZiffIntroduction: Today we have with us Simon Ziff, the always effervescent president of the Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group, one of the industry’s preeminent boutique real estate capital advisory firms, with offices in New York as well as Miami, Los Angeles and Boston. In addition to being a gem of a person, a master of his real estate domain, a truly obsessed Penn State football fan and a man who may cry if one mentions the movie Field of Dreams in his presence, Simon has been described as “a hillbilly at heart,” and by himself as a fashio...
2019-09-1235 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 042: Robert SedaghatpourIntroduction: Today we have with us Robert Sedaghatpour, the principal and managing member of STRATCO Property Group, who among the vast array of real estate talents and skill sets he possesses, and services his company provides to the real estate industry, is someone who seemingly has made the classic song “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” his business mantra. This is evidenced by STRATCO functioning as an intermediary between property owners and tenants by re-creating a community established on harmony, respect, transparency and trust when it comes to navigating the dynamics involved in managing a building, rent regula...
2019-08-2934 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 041: David FiresteinIntroduction: Given his multiple skill sets as both a top retail real estate broker at The Shopping Center Group, as well as that of an owner and investor, along with his ability to adapt his leasing game to any court or playing field, today we have with us retail leasing’s equivalent of both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal – yes my real estate brethren – the one and only David Firestein. Episode Notes: At 1:41, David Firestein discusses persistence, struggling, and working for Steve Roth in the early days of his career. At 2:34, David ta...
2019-08-2327 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 040: Lee BrodskyIntroduction: Today we are fortunate enough to have with us a man who has clearly channeled the song “Started from the Bottom” by hip-hop heartthrob Drake, given that Lee Brodsky, prior to joining Newmark Knight Frank as a broker in 2006 and thereafter also taking on the role of CEO with BEB Capital, gained several years of experience in real estate property management, leasing and the security industry, allowing him to acquire – brick by brick – a comprehensive and detailed understanding of what makes office and retail tenants tick, as well as the requisite skill set an owner needs to effec...
2019-08-1531 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 039: Joseph FarkasIntroduction: Today we have with us Joe Farkas, who in addition to being a great guy and charming individual, is the CEO and founder of Metropolitan Realty Associates, a fully integrated private real estate investment and development company specializing in opportunistic and adaptive re-use investments in the New York metropolitan area, as well as select U.S. markets. Although Joe very well was not aware that for the better part of his career he has been channeling my Albert Einstein, Snoop Dogg, Drake, Lionel Richie “add value, master your craft, start from the bottom, create a brick ho...
2019-08-0242 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 038: Drew KatzIntroduction: Today we have with us Drew Katz, who aside from being a successful businessman, passionately and relentlessly channels the title of that old Neil Young song “Heart of Gold” when it comes to his family, friends, and all of his philanthropic pursuits. In addition to being an owner of real estate in a few emerging areas, Drew is the CEO of Interstate Outdoor Advertising, whose mission is that of being at the forefront of innovative design, emerging technologies and social purpose. So much of what Drew stands for can be summed up in his quote when he w...
2019-07-2535 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 037: Mark Zablow - MarketingIntroduction: Today we are fortunate enough to have with us marketing and social media guru to the stars, Mark Zablow. Mark is the founder and CEO of Cogent Entertainment Marketing, a leading influencer and experiential marketing agency that was voted #2 in Ad Age’s Best Places to Work in 2019. Mark and the talented and innovative Cogent team work with such companies as Corona, Snapple, Pepsi, Best Buy, DIRECTV, and AT&T. Episode Notes: At 1:50, Mark Zablow touches upon the real value of influence, building trust, and authenticity by association. At 4:00, Mark disc...
2019-07-1759 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 036: Al EskanazyIntroduction: Today we have with us Al Eskanazy, one of the most inspirational men I have ever had the pleasure of sitting on the same side of the negotiating table with. In addition to being the former Co-CEO of one of the nation’s larger insurance intermediaries and now a partner in the award-winning Del Valle Productions Inc., Al is the voluntary CEO for The Ascent School for Autism and a Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame inductee, whose life mantra is in line with the Muhammad Ali quote “Service to others is the rent you pay for...
2019-07-0522 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 035: Elaine Del ValleIntroduction: Today we have with us the multi-skilled and trendsetting Elaine Del Valle, whose talents extend to that of being a writer, director, producer, actress and founder of Del Valle Productions, Inc., a full service bilingual film production and casting company whose mission is to infuse entertainment with original programming using diverse talent in front of and behind the camera. In addition to her films appearing at over 50 festivals, and developing and starring in her multiple award-winning, autobiographical one-woman stage play, “Brownsville Bred,” I am proud to say that Elaine is a champion when it comes to advo...
2019-07-0537 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 034: Jared Epstein - MeatpackingIntroduction: Today we have with us Jared Epstein, someone who for today’s podcast at least I am nicknaming “The Great Transformer,” given how he first transformed himself from being a Meatpacking District club promoter back in 2001 to becoming - over the following 6-year period - a commercial real estate broker with Newmark and a part of Bobby Cayre’s Aurora Capital Associates in 2007. Jared’s transforming and visionary ways at that juncture had only just begun, as he truly felt that Meatpacking’s vibe, pulse, architecture and landscape were ripe for a myriad of high-end hospitality, retail, offi...
2019-06-2548 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 033: Chris Meade - SportsRecruitsIntroduction: At initial blush, today it may appear that we are going a bit off of the real estate grid with our guest Chris Meade, the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of SportsRecruits, but given his talent for helping clients navigate the challenges of the recruiting landscape as well as the importance of education, technology and video in finding the right fit for a student athlete - aside from the fact that earlier in his career he was in fact a CRE broker - there are many similarities between SportsRecruits’ business model and that of a landlord’s leasing agen...
2019-06-0747 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 032: David Restainer - CREIntroduction: Overlooking the beautiful waters of Southern Florida, we are here today in Brickell with the Managing Director and leader of Douglas Elliman’s Commercial division in Florida, David Restainer. In addition to being an agent of change in the community and an active member in the Miami District of Certified Commercial Investment Managers, among David’s many talents is that of an expertise in hospitality, acquisitions, dispositions, investment sales and development. His passion for making a difference for his clients and life extends to that of his exemplary involvement in the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the...
2019-05-2829 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 031: Mariel Ebrahimi - DisruptCREIntroduction: Today I am absolutely thrilled to have with us Mariel Ebrahimi, a true innovator who has - in just a short five years since she co-founded DisruptCRE in 2014 - truly made a difference for those with a thirst for knowledge. Mariel takes the great poet W. B. Yeats’ line of “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire” to a whole new level, given her passion as CEO of DisruptCRE to provide her following a better understanding of not only how the business of commercial real estate is evolving, but also a...
2019-05-2042 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 030: Cory Zelnik - Retail BrokerageIntroduction: Today we have with us the Founder and CEO of Zelnik & Company, a true rock star in the world of retail brokerage, yes my real estate brethren, the one and only Cory Zelnik. Throughout his career, Cory has taken my “Albert Einstein, Snoop Dogg and Drake Bring Your “A” Game – Brick House Value Theory” to a whole new level. By his actions as well as his words, this is exemplified in part by a tagline found on Zelnik’s website that states “The landscape may change, yet certain fundamentals remain constant: Loyalty. Integrity. Discipline. Focus. Retail.” ...
2019-05-1440 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 029: James Famularo - Retail LeasingIntroduction: Today’s guest is the New York City retail king of food and beverage, the President of Meridian Retail Leasing, and the man who reminds me in a positive way of both the NYC subway system and James Brown – given that he seemingly is open for business 24/7/365, and is arguably the hardest working man in retail – yes, it’s none other than James Famularo. James, who not only lives and breathes NYC, is happily married to his wife May and is the extremely proud father of two boys often seen on Instagram playing hoops on playgrounds througho...
2019-05-0731 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 028: Jeff Levine - DeveloperIntroduction: Today it is my honor to have as our guest the founder and chairman of Douglaston Development, Levine Builders and Clinton Management - yes, my real estate brethren - the Brooklyn born and legendary ... and of course effervescent, Jeff Levine. A true renaissance man, Jeff is someone who not only has made a lasting imprint on the affordable, senior and market rate housing markets both here in New York as well as nationally, but also a man who strives for balance in life, given his commitment to family and the lasting impact he has made in...
2019-04-2938 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 027: Beth Azor - CRE AdvisoryIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us the multi-talented Beth Azor, the founder and owner of Azor Advisory Services, a leading commercial real estate advisory and investment firm based in Southeast Florida. Quite simply, Beth is someone who continually pays it forward for those entering and in the real estate industry. In addition to being a successful real estate owner and broker in Florida and beyond, Beth - known as “The Canvassing Queen” - is a person who takes the great poet W. B. Yeats’ line “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the ligh...
2019-04-1139 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 011: Lindsay Gordon – UPenn StudentIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Lindsay Gordon, a graduate of The Baldwin School in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Lindsay is currently a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania, and the founder of the non-profit Strut for Scoliosis. During her internship at Leasing REality in the summer of 2018, Lindsay played an integral part in leading brainstorming sessions focused around Leasing REality’s growth and marketing efforts. When Lindsay is not making a difference for others, she enjoys working out and spending time with her friends. Episode Notes: At...
2019-04-0711 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 010: Aerin Pasik – Cornell StudentIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Aerin Pasik, a graduate of Trinity High School in New York City. Aerin is currently a sophomore at Cornell University in the College of Arts and Sciences, and is a member of Cornell’s women’s club soccer team. During her internship at Leasing REality in the summer of 2018, she was a vital force in the early stages of the development for Leasing REality’s 32-Hour and 48-Hour Certificate Programs, and her initial research helped lay the foundation for Leasing REality’s future online continuing educatio...
2019-04-0715 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 026: Norman Sturner and David SturnerIntroduction: As part of the theme of today’s podcast my real estate brethren, we are initially going to channel that 1970’s disco classic “We Are Family,” a song which among other things helped inspire the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates to be World Series champions that year. Just as that ’79 Pirates team was a close knit family, the same can be said of today’s dynamic duo, namely that of commercial real estate owners and developers Norman Sturner, and his son David Sturner, of Murray Hill Properties. Norman, the Co-Founder and Chairman of MHP - which has acquired and sold more th...
2019-04-0540 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 025: Robert K. Futterman – RetailIntroduction: Today is a real treat my real estate brethren, as I bring to you a friend that I have known since middle school - who over 20 years ago founded the trendsetting RKF Retail Holdings, and one of the premier and dominating retail real estate firms in the country - yes, it’s the chairman of RKF and Newmark Knight Frank’s national retail leasing division, namely Robert K. Futterman. During his career, Robert has played a starring role in helping to revitalize not only many of New York City’s significant retail markets, but also that of res...
2019-03-2126 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 009: Chris Hembach – Loyola StudentIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than native Long Islander Chris Hembach, a junior studying business at Loyola University Maryland. Chris cultivated an understanding of the nuts and bolts of commercial leasing during his summer 2018 internship at Leasing REality, and also played an integral role in brainstorm sessions and developing future content for Leasing REality. When he is not enhancing and accelerating his business learning curve, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family and friends. Episode Notes: At 2:12, Chris Hembach discusses the importance of h...
2019-03-1112 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 008: Jessica Pasik – UPenn StudentIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Jessica Pasik, a graduate of Trinity High School in New York City. Jessica, currently a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania, studies philosophy, politics and economics, and is a member of the Wharton Undergraduate Real Estate Club and women’s club lacrosse team. During her internship at Leasing REality in the summer of 2018, she strategized on how Leasing REality should pursue its growth, and also played a starring role in various short video “educational skits.” When Jessica is not mastering her craft in the library, she en...
2019-03-1110 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 007: Jon Kohan – UPenn StudentIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Jon Kohan from Great Neck, New York. Jon is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in urban economics and finance and minoring in urban real estate development. During his 2018 summer internship at Leasing REality, Jon was instrumental in laying the groundwork for various initiatives Leasing REality was developing. When he is not studying and hanging out with friends, he enjoys staying up-to-date on current events in the ever changing world of real estate. Episode Notes: At 2:25, Jon K...
2019-03-1112 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 006: Verdon Gupta – Fordham StudentIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Verdon Gupta, a sophomore at Fordham University - Gabelli School of Business. Verdon played an integral role in helping with the launch of Leasing REality’s 32-Hour and 48-Hour Certificate Programs during his 2018 summer and fall internship at Leasing REality. When he is not busy building a foundation of knowledge and mastering the fundamentals so that he can excel in law school upon graduation, he enjoys spending time with his family in his hometown of Jersey City, New Jersey. Episode Notes:...
2019-03-1112 min
The Optimal LifeEp. 76 - Larry Zukerman, criminal defense attorney specializing in some of Northeast Ohio's most high profile casesLarry Zukerman is the managing partner at Zukerman, Lear & Murray Co., one of the top defense law firms in Northeast Ohio. For over 30 years, Larry has fought for the rights of individuals facing allegations of white collar crimes, computer/Internet crimes, murder, sexual assault, Federal narcotics crimes and many others. He often handles the cases of high profile or well known citizens and also teaches at Case Western Reserve School of Law and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Contact Larry's firm at 216-696-0900 Email Larry's firm at justice@zukerman-law.com
2019-03-0535 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 024: Paul Massey – Investment SalesIntroduction: Today we are lucky to have with us a true Renaissance man, a friend who has not only built a New York City investment sales juggernaut like none before it back in the 1980’s, but also someone who made the Territory Network™ for broker market intelligence and specialization famous, and who now intends - Building By Building, Block By Block™ - to bring the clarity and transparency that his old firm brought to what properties were worth, to that of the debt market as well. Please join me in welcoming none other than the groundbreaking and multi...
2019-03-0430 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 023: Zachary Price – CRE AdvisorIntroduction: Today’s guest is one of CBRE’s rising stars, namely Zachary Price. Zac, who is a Vice President in their Global Advisory & Transaction Services group, is responsible for business development and transaction implementation on behalf of clients he secured, as well as several of CBRE’s global and prominent regional corporate clients. Zac, who possesses a tireless work ethic, was recognized a few years ago by the Commercial Observer as one of their “30 Under 30” elite group of up-and-comers in NYC commercial real estate. When he is not channeling Bruce Springsteen’s song “Out in the Street” by pou...
2019-02-1941 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 005: Nicole Gozini - USC StudentIntroduction: Today we are lucky enough to have with us none other than Nicole Gozini, a junior at the University of Southern California and President of the USC Trojan Real Estate Association (TREA). Nicole will be graduating in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development and a minor in Business Finance. When Nicole isn’t hitting the books with the hope of one day owning her own real estate company, or making a difference for the younger members of TREA, she enjoys kicking back on the beach and being USC’s equivalent of Forrest Gump, give...
2019-02-1221 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 004: Desiree Hansen - USC StudentIntroduction: Today we are lucky enough to have with us none other than Desiree Hansen, a senior at the University of Southern California and Director of Social Events for the USC Trojan Real Estate Association (TREA). Desiree will be graduating in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development and a minor in Business Finance. When Desiree isn’t studying her passion about how humans interact with the “built environment,” and how development can shape the progression of society, or interning at Rising Realty Partners, she enjoys playing ping pong and baking. Episode...
2019-02-1218 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 003: Slava Khalid Abdalla - USC StudentIntroduction: Today we are lucky enough to have with us none other than Slava Khalid Abdalla, a junior at the University of Southern California and Director of Marketing & Web Design for the USC Trojan Real Estate Association (TREA). Slava will be graduating in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development and a double minor in Business Marketing and Entrepreneurship. When Slava isn’t taking his game to the next level in the library, managing the custom shirt company that he owns, or simply focusing on his entrepreneurial passion and determination to become a better person, Sl...
2019-02-1221 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 002: Alexa Luckow – UCLA StudentIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Alexa Luckow, a born and raised Californian from Newport Beach, a senior at UCLA and the President of the Bruin Real Estate Association (BREA). When Alexa isn’t taking her “A” game to a whole new level by way of interning in various sectors of the business industry, including that of marketing, finance, tech and real estate, or making a difference for the younger members of BREA, she enjoys kicking back on the beach and simply enjoying down time with her friends. Episo...
2019-02-1225 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Episode 001: Sam Radin – UCLA StudentIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Samuel Radin - a Massachusetts native who has taken his talents like LeBron James recently did to Southern California. Sam is a senior at UCLA and the Director of Events for the Bruin Real Estate Association (BREA). When he isn’t quenching his insatiable thirst for real estate knowledge or strategically budgeting, coordinating and planning networking events and making a difference for members of the Bruin Real Estate Association, Sam enjoys being outdoors as much as possible, exploring all of the amazing places to eat in...
2019-02-1217 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 022: Maury Golbert – Real EstateIntroduction: Today’s guest is Maury Golbert, co-chair of the real estate group and partner in the tax department of Berdon LLP, ranked among the top 15 accounting firms in the New York metropolitan area and top 100 in the United States. Maury is certainly not what one would describe as an underachiever, given his CPA, JD, and LLM. He is looked upon by his real estate (and other) clients for advice pertaining to all facets of a transaction, including due diligence, structuring, wealth preservation and enhancement, and workouts as well. When Maury’s not busy being a rock star...
2019-02-1153 minReal Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)Real Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition) Podcast DescriptionIn Real Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition), Larry Haber, a reformed yet recovered developer, attorney, CPA and the creator of Leasing REality - as a means of providing career, job interview, workplace and other educational tips - channels rock n’ roll, hip-hop, sports, historical and pop culture icons as a bridge to empower his student guests to educate and motivate their fellow aspiring and business rock stars to reach their full potential … whatever that may be!
2019-02-0600 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 021: Brad Wolk – Tenant ConsultantIntroduction: Today we have with us a real estate rock star who on a daily basis channels my “Albert Einstein-Snoop Dogg-Drake Bring Your A-Game Theory,” given that he strives to not only be a man of value to his clients, but one who takes Snoop’s line, “If it’s flipping hamburgers at McDonald’s, be the best hamburger flipper in the world. Whatever it is you do you have to master your craft” to heart, as he knows that if he does not, his iPhone will no longer “Light Up” with calls from his clients, and even worse, he wil...
2019-01-3037 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 020: Bob Knakal – Investment SalesIntroduction: Welcome back my friends to Real Estate REality Check. Today we have with us the legendary Bob Knakal, a man who has turned his relentless passion and once stellar pitching career at the University of Pennsylvania - along with two mistakes, one regarding a job interview for his freshman summer internship and the other, asking a real estate owner back when there was no such thing as Google Maps or Waze where 52 Vanderbilt in New York City was - to have formed the groundbreaking Massey Knakal Realty Services. In the earlier part of the decade, he...
2019-01-1040 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 019: Mike Steer – Mortgage QualityIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Mike Steer, a self-proclaimed mortgage geek and the guru of risk management and loss mitigation for the mortgage lending community. Mike, a transplanted Texan who a number of years back took his talents to Southern California, is the co-founder and president of MQMR, an acronym for mortgage quality management and research. When Mike isn’t making a difference for the mortgage industry, providing strategic support for vendor management solutions or servicing and subservicing surveillance oversight through MQMR’s sister company Subsequent QC, he spends as much...
2018-12-3122 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 018: Faith Hope Consolo – RetailIntroduction: It is time my friends to channel one of the many great songs by Billy Joel – namely that of “Keeping the Faith” – as today we are lucky to have with us none other than the “Queen of Retail” herself, a woman whose passion, skill set, leadership and relentless and not-so-shy nature has helped play a significant role in the revitalization of Times Square and Penn Station, as well as that of Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue ... yes, the one and only “Ya Gotta’ Have” Faith Hope Consolo! As Chairman of the Douglas Elliman Retail Group, given her vast global an...
2018-12-1038 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 017: Dr. Joseph Tait – Harlem CCIntroduction: Today we are very lucky to have with us Dr. Joseph Tait, a very unique and gifted man, whose many accomplishments include that of having been a respected veterinarian, University of Pennsylvania graduate, community activist, a groundbreaking leader in the creation of educational initiatives for at risk youth and adults alike and the former long-time president and current Board Director at Harlem Commonwealth Council. Joe and I have sat together on the opposite and same side of the table for roughly 20 years, and together, along with my three older sons and many wonderful volunteers from all...
2018-11-2634 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 016: Rod Santomassimo – RE CoachingIntroduction: Today’s guest is the Vince Lombardi, Bill Belichick and John Wooden of commercial real estate coaching - yes, that’s right my friends - Rod Santomassimo, the founder and president of The Massimo Group and author of “Brokers Who Dominate: 8 Traits of Top Producers” and “Commercial Real Estate Teams Built to Dominate.” The man subconsciously channels Christopher Columbus given his talent to help commercial brokers “stop the drift,” as he and his team help brokers find a new world by creating a plan and a purpose to secure and make a difference for their clients. E...
2018-11-1438 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 015: Sandhya Espitia – EducationIntroduction: Today we have with us none other than the ground breaking Sandhya Espitia, who for the last year and a half has been busy moving mountains as the senior VP of brokerage services for the Real Estate Board of New York. Prior to her role with REBNY, Sandhya spent the previous decade, first at Harvard University in program development, and thereafter with the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), as VP of industry education and certification. In line with her mantra of unlocking the status quo, Sandhya thankfully is a way bigger fan of the Red...
2018-11-0537 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 014: Richard Pisnoy – MortgageIntroduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than the ultra-sizzling Richard Pisnoy, who this past March was named for the 2nd year in a row among Mortgage Professional America Magazine’s Hot 100 banking professionals in its annual list of the industry’s power players. Rich is the co-founder and principal of Silver Fin Capital, the #1 rated Certified Lender in New York State by Lending Tree (the nation's leading online lender exchange). When Rich isn’t busy making a difference for his clients, writing articles for industry publications or being quoted in The Wall Street...
2018-10-3138 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 013: Brad Melshenker – CannabisIntroduction: The time has come to get mellow and kick back my friends, as today we are lucky enough to have with us the Luke Skywalker of the cannabis industry, namely the cannabis pioneer Brad Melshenker. Brad is the founder of California and Colorado based 710 Labs, which in short is a standard-setting collective of passionate artists and cannabis rock stars renowned for its award-winning innovations and obsession with producing a myriad of quality products as they play a starring role in evolving the cannabis craft. On a side note, for those who are non-consumers, new to the...
2018-10-2448 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 012: Heather Tierney – HospitalityIntroduction: Today it is truly my pleasure to have with us someone who I consider to be among the titans of hospitality royalty, namely Heather Tierney, the dare to be different restaurant, bar and design visionary, and owner of the cutting edge and vegan friendly bi-coastal restaurant The Butcher’s Daughter, a place that makes me for one feel as if I am truly happy to be home when I’m there. Rumor has it that the enduring trendsetter and Hoosier at heart – who took her talents to Southern California earlier this decade – very well may have been (at...
2018-10-1040 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 011: Michael Santora – ArchitectIntroduction: Today we are lucky enough to have with us none other than Michael Santora, a man who in every sense of the word is truly on a mission to make a difference for his clients, the skylines and infrastructures of cities globally, and for those not as fortunate. In my professional dealings with Michael, I have found him to be the Winston Wolf of architecture, design, due diligence, code consulting and expediting resolution. Yes, like the character portrayed by Harvey Keitel in the classic film Pulp Fiction, Michael solves problems! Given that the historical tradition of...
2018-09-2841 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 010: Gene Spiegelman – Retail ProIntroduction: Gene Spiegelman is the legendary two-time REBNY retail deal of the year winner, five-time top retail producer for his former company Cushman & Wakefield, and now Principal and Vice Chairman at RIPCO Real Estate. Clients of Gene’s over the years have included Gucci, Crate & Barrel, Trader Joe’s, Century 21 Department Stores, Eastgate Realty, Millennium Partners and Zeckendorf Development. With props out to one of his favorite bands back in the day, namely Public Enemy, given Gene’s knowledge of site selection, development, leasing, and acumen in negotiating complex retail transactions for both retailers and landlords, simply put, “...
2018-09-1753 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 009: Neil Garfinkel – Broker GuruIntroduction: Neil Garfinkel, a graduate of the University at Albany and Cornell Law School, serves as Managing Partner of Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP, one of the top residential real estate, banking and mortgage compliance law firms in New York, with offices in Manhattan, Los Angeles and Long Island. In addition to Neil's management responsibilities, he runs AGMB’s Real Estate Group and Banking Group, is brokerage counsel to (and handles the legal hotline for) the Real Estate Board of New York (“REBNY”), and recently was appointed to the New York State Real Estate Board by Governor Andrew...
2018-09-0636 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 008: Jillian Mariutti – CRE FinanceIntroduction: Jillian Mariutti is a woman who in every sense of the word is truly on a mission to make a difference. Raised from modest roots in South Philadelphia with a great family, Jillian laid the foundation for becoming the real estate rock star that she is as a mathematics major at the University of Pennsylvania. Thereafter, Jillian’s primary role after graduation was to sell derivative products designed to mitigate a developer’s or owner’s interest rate risk on floating rate products. During her career, she has parlayed her quantitative abilities and relationship building skills to hel...
2018-08-2732 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 007: Larry Cohen – Hospitality CREIntroduction: By way of background, Larry Cohen was born in the Bronx and, given how long he has been a Yankees season ticket holder, one can say he has played a part in building the Yankee’s new home since 2009 - although in a manner a bit differently than that of the way Babe Ruth built that house once known as the old Yankee Stadium. A happily married father of five kids, professionally speaking, Larry is partner-in-charge of the Business Management Hospitality Group of bi-coastal Marks Paneth LLP - a CPA firm ranked as one of the to...
2018-08-1552 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 006: Christen Portelli – Real Estate BrokerIntroduction: Christen Portelli is one of three co-founders and managing partners of the highly respected boutique investment sales firm Highcap Group. Included among the many superlatives that have described Christen in the marketplace are that of tenacity, go-getter, creative, optimistic, analytical and turnaround specialist. Christen, who as she will tell us later, morphed from graduating from the “Cuse” (yes, Syracuse University) while majoring in both political science and social work, to someone who from the early stages in her career to the present day, is continuously recognized as a significant “Woman in Real Estate” by the New York Rea...
2018-07-2024 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 005: Lloyd Solomon – Staffing SolutionsIntroduction: Lloyd Solomon received his MBA in Finance from NYU and undergraduate degree in Marketing from Boston University. On the business side of life, Lloyd is a co-founder, partner and managing director of Solomon Page, a national provider of staffing solutions and executive search placements across a broad range of functional and industry lines of business. One of New York’s 100 largest privately held companies, Forbes has rated Solomon Page as one of America's Best Recruiting Firms. Flexibility and consistency in their approach has played a starring role in making them a market leader across the United St...
2018-07-2059 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 004: Mitti Liebersohn – CRE BrokerageIntroduction: Mitti Liebersohn was born in Israel, moved to Australia when he was 3, and finally set roots in the United States when he was 13 years old. Mitti has more than 30 years of experience representing many of the nation’s premier corporations in transactions totaling well in excess of 25 million SF. As President and Managing Director of Avison Young’s New York City Office he is responsible for business development, growing revenue and building strategic industry relationships to elevate the company’s position in both the New York City marketplace and nationally as well. Prior to joining Avison Young...
2018-07-2026 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 003: Anthony Scaramucci – EntrepreneurIntroduction: Anthony Scaramucci is a Tufts undergraduate, Harvard Law School graduate, and playing off of the title of a great song by Drake, a man with middle class-blue collar roots from Long Island who most definitely “started from the bottom” and is now very here. Prior to making his 950,400 seconds as Director of White House Communications during the summer of 2017 among the most 11 memorable and talked about days in West Wing history, Anthony was making a difference on Wall Street, in the early days with Goldman Sachs, and thereafter with Oscar Capital Management, Neuberger & Berman, Lehman Brothers and...
2018-07-131h 03Real Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 002: Scott Panzer – Commercial Real EstateIntroduction: Born in Brooklyn, Scott Panzer, a Vice Chairman at Jones Lang LaSalle, graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry as well as an M.B.A. in Finance and Accounting. It can be said that Scott was actually the inspiration for the phrase “The Decision” that LeBron James made popular in 2010, when Scott decided to take his talents (and his then 13 member team) over to JLL in 2009. Since becoming a service provider in 1992, he has closed well over 35 million SF of assignments encompassing all facets of real estate, with an...
2018-07-1331 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingEpisode 001: James Nelson – Commercial Real EstateIntroduction: By way of background, James grew up in Madison, Wisconsin and then Bethesda, Maryland. Fresh out of Colgate University, he joined and ultimately became an integral component of, and partner in Massey Knakal (who in 2014 was acquired by real estate powerhouse Cushman & Wakefield). In addition to being a great guy, James is the happily married father of three boys who when he is not hanging with them jogging on the beach with his rescue dogs, is a Principal and Head of Tri-State Investment Sales in Avison Young’s New York City office. In addition to investment sa...
2018-07-0653 minReal Estate REality Check | Real Estate & Business Career Success Education and TrainingReal Estate REality Check Podcast DescriptionLarry Haber, a reformed yet long recovered developer as well as an attorney, CPA and the creator of Leasing REality, conducts an ongoing series of weekly conversations with real estate and other business rock stars designed to empower aspiring, emerging and seasoned professionals and business owners to reach their full business potential.
2018-07-0600 min
The Optimal LifeEp. 5 - Larry Grant, former NFL player (and former client) turned high school football coachLarry Grant is a former NFL player who played six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams. In college, he played in four straight national championship games, which included two at City College of San Francisco (junior college) and two at Ohio State. In this episode, we talk about how our agent-athlete relationship initially formed; share stories about college football and recruiting; hear about the grueling life of an NFL player; the mentality required to make it in the NFL as a late round draft pick; post NFL life and even share thoughts on M...
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The Brooklyn Made ShowSeason 1, Episode #6 - Interview With Larry HaberInterview With Larry Haber Hosted By Nate Pfaff Larry identifies as a born yet recovered real estate developer. He used to manage more than 4 million square feet of real estate. He got into law because he likes negotiating and saw a venue that would fully allow him to channel his skill set. To do well in real estate, he says you have to start from the bottom and have a thirst to learn and succeed. He loves North Brooklyn - Williamsburg, Bushwick, Greenpoint. They still have an edge, they’re up and coming and...
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