Agents of Compass Podcast

Special roundtable edition featuring agents Taya DiCarlo, Andrew Jevin and Ben Pinel as they share tips, tricks, strategies and their approach to Instagram Stories. Follow Taya DiCarlo on Instagram @tayadicarlo Follow Andrew Jevin on Instagram @thesnappingrealtor Follow Ben Pinel on Instagram @benyprealty

Agent Andrew Sobel shares his knowledge on the student housing investments that parents tend to make in the Boston area as well as what it is like working with C-suite executives. All that and more on this episode of the Agents of Compass podcast.

Connie Chung and Kenny Gong are team members in the San Fransisco area based off the friendship they've built with one another in the real estate industry. What I love so much about the two of them is how they truly embrace their personalities, interests and the authenticity of themselves shows through in every medium they put content out on.

This conversation I had with Leonard is one of my absolute favorites.  So many personal stories from his real estate career that turned into to teaching moments. Be ready to listen with pen and paper in hand, as there are many note worthy points in this episode! Follow Leonard Steinberg on Instagram @leonardsteinbergteam  

Enjoy this throwback episode with CEO Gary Vaynerchuk originally released back in January 2019

New York City agents Joe Quiros and Kelly Waters are both one half of the Joe + Kelly team. The growth and success of their team came with many learning opportunities along the way that centered around hiring.

Taya DiCarlo is one of my personal favorite real estate agents to follow on social media. Maybe it's her charisma or the thoughtfully planned out posts for this LA agent who originally grew up in the San Francisco area. Growing up and being involved in student council and cheer, the plan for Taya was to attend the University of Oregon to study journalism and become an on-air reporter... not real estate. Follow Taya DiCarlo on Instagram @tayadicarlo AGENTS ASK AUDIENCE: Do you set boundaries on your working hours? 

Boston agent Leslie MacKinnon has so much to share with her past experience in advertising and photography but what caught my eye about Leslie was the creative marketing approach with a neighborhood coloring book idea that she executed on. Follow Leslie on Instagram: @lesliesellshouses

Skye Michiels is the Managing Director out of Philadelphia who once started as a history teacher before settling in real estate. Michiels shares the keys to building a referral business especially in such a crowded marketplace. Don't forget to sign up for Fall REtreat (exclusive for Compass agents) being held in Miami, FL November 13-15. Sign up by following the link below: bit.ly/retreatmiami19

Andrew Jevin, agent out of Santa Monica, CA spends most of his time relationship building, connecting with clients and garnering new business all through his social media platforms. Jevin provides everyday tips and tricks to help in building your relationships online. Don't forget to sign up for Fall REtreat (exclusive for Compass agents) being held in Miami, FL November 13-15. Sign up by following the link below: bit.ly/retreatmiami19

Starting out in real estate at the young age of 22, Matt Breitenbach focuses on the Hampton area since working with his mom at a young age. Now building his own business working luxury clients as well as athletes and entertainers, Matt shares his keys to success.

There is so much to know about James Michael Angelo other than his viral moment with NBA superstar LeBron James on a New York city subway, but the story is always a great attention grabber. As someone who was always in the entertainment industry, James parlayed those skills into real estate and is building a business for himself and bringing his past experience at Corcoran to Compass.

Rob has a true passion for architecture and extensive knowledge of the real estate inventory in Los Angeles. He offers unparalleled professional representation and solid negotiation and transaction skills, backed up by strong relationships with the area's top agents. Rob's exceptional skills have not gone unnoticed. Apartment Therapy named Rob one of the top go-to real estate agents in Los Angeles for architectural homes.

Paul and Marquette Reddam, a husband and wife team of Austin, Texas that first caught my eye through one of their music videos on YouTube. Chatting about transitioning from managing their own brokerage to now Compass while maintaining a consistent brand through it all. Along with the multitude of content ideas they come up with and execute on.

Lifelong Angelino Danny Brown joins me on the podcast as we discuss life before real estate for him which consisted of being a high-level collegiate athlete and managing musical artists. Danny now produces his own podcast which has been an idea for over several years but more recently an idea turned reality. 

Martin Eiden comes to us from New York City with over 20 years of experience in real estate. We focus on on the importance of staging as he shares tips that all agents can incorporate into their business, why Martin feels the press really helps in a time dominated by social media. Martin also is part of the Sports & Entertainment division with Compass so we chat on what it is like working with clients from that sphere.

Inna Rubinchik provides her insight as a leasing director and how her sole business and come comes from working with leasing clients.

The man behind PLG estates in Beverly Hills, Peter Lorimer had tremendous success as a record producer before coming to the US, working along sides some of the biggest recording artists of the 80's and 90's and having over 30 #1's in the Billboard Club Charts and another 25 around the world. Now with a focus on real estate and over 150 agents under him, he shares how he is able to find individuality in his business to separate him from others.

Houston agent Haley Garcia was such a pleasure to speak with and the knowledge she shared in helping other in the industry in finding their successes. How showcasing your authentic self will lead to the clients you want and will enjoy working with. Haley has also adopted theme days in her week and how that has become her staple in becoming more productive and focused during her week.

Miami agent Levi Meyer becomes a kid in a candy store when it comes to new tech gadgets and advancements. Always having an interest and want to be a first mover in incorporating what is new into his real estate business and how it can improve the client experience when buying or selling. 

Founding Newport Beach agent Rob Giem, is well known in the luxury real estate market but not much is ever seen or heard from him. His unique way of conducting his business is a mystery to many and Rob shares some of those stories and more.

Miami agent Amit Bhuta always has the mindset of putting himself in the consumers position. Whether it may be someone who casually consumes his content online or another agent looking to seek some advice from Amit himself, his goal is to help and provide value with zero expectations in return.  

A Southern California native, Kacey grew up in Anaheim, CA: home to the "happiest place on earth," Disneyland. You'd think someone living so close to performing arts and entertainment that it would influence her interest, but Kacey had zero interest in being on television. But when the opportunity came along to be part of Bravo TV's "Real Estate Wars," Kacey decided not to pass. Hear in what way the television appearance helped her business and how she incorporates her interest of health and fitness into real estate.   Be sure to watch follow Kacey on Instagram @kaceytaormina

Atlanta based agent Jere Metcalf shares her journey from having no car and no connections to the point where her best friends wouldn’t hire her. Discussing how she puts deals together instead of waiting for business to come to her and what it means to provide value to your clients. In addition, how projects she hosts such as luncheons where she is bringing her friends together to meet each other and her weekly podcast are helping to fuel her business.

San Diego agent Josh Higgins' success has a large part to do with the amount of client referrals business he conducts. Josh shares his experience on how he's created this opportunity for himself as well as the client events he hosts several times a year which tends to always be a hit.

Entering real estate from having a background in branding and marketing, Jenna left sunny California for a real estate career in New York City knowing little to nobody. In her few years in real estate she has learned quickly and has grown quite the organic Instagram community. Jenna shares her story of finding her client on Instagram, content tips and advice as well as insights on her recent event that she hosted at the Compass office.

We can all agree the the landscape of real estate marketing is changing and the mediums at which we are able to grab peoples attention is different as well.  San Diego agent Jason Cassity is someone who I feel is dping so many things right when it comes to this generation of real estate agents and claims it's easy for him because it is all he's ever known since he gre up on the internet.

A former contestant on the hit reality show 'The Bachelor,' Jason recalls his time back on the show, what he got out of the experience and how that has lead him to his new career path in real estate. Jason says he had times where it was tough being known as a reality tv star and felt bad using that to grow his business. But has not discovered how he is able to make it a part of what he does and the people he interacts with.

A true entrepreneur from his childhood, Dale started earning money through managing vending machines, later starting a pet grooming business with his wife to now transitioning to real estate. Along the way, he's picked up knowledge from a variety of experiences. To the point in growing his real estate team when it may not have seemed like the most feasible option at that moment in time.

Gary Vaynerchuk joins the Agents of Compass podcast to answer questions and share practical tips that agents can use to grow their business. Being in a role where I am in contact with many agents, I did my best in asking the questions I thought would bring value. Enjoy!

Starting her career in the arts a a performer, actor and writer, Michaela shares how she moved from one area into real estate and working in a highly competitive New York market.  When rentals are typically overlooked by many agents, Michaela took it upon herself to seize these opportunities in growing her business to what it is today.  Connect with Michaela on Instagram @mich.aela.m

One of the founding agents of Compass Newport Beach, Dylan Mason shares his story of moving to Southern California in search of starting his real estate career.  More chances than not, you'll still find Dylan to this day knocking on doors discussing is favorite wine parings and NorCal sports teams.   Connect with Dylan on Instagram @ddmonster10

Coming off a Super Bowl appearance with the Atlanta Falcons, Kevin Graf now transitions from life in the NFL to becoming a real estate agent in Orange County. Listen to the challenges and thinking from a former athletes perspective.   Connect with Kevin on Instagram @kgraf77

We all areas of interest that allow us to gain more knowledge than the average Joe and allow us to meet people we normally wouldn't. For New York agent, Daniel Wright that happened to be in the world of dance, performing and broadway. How his experience from performing on tour and currently being a part of organizations helps him build his community.   Connect with Daniel on Instagram @daniel_wright_realestate

Being a sports fan myself, it was a great pleasure speaking with Naomi about what it's like to have clients who are professional athletes. About who the world differ because of their lifestyle, schedules and what they look for in a property. This is a great insight for anyone who's looking to learn more about clients who are a bit more public facing. Follow Naomi Klein on Instagram @sundaysinthecity_

Being a parent myself, I can understand as to why Cindy Kelly found it difficult to let go of security and making the leap to real estate. Hearing how she turned down opportunities in her corporate career to give herself the opportunity to finally start her own business is a story that is inspiring. Follow Cindy Kelly on Instagram @ckslive AGENTS ASK AUDIENCE: What info or services can I provide about Seattle to bring you value?

This conversation I had with Leonard is one of my absolute favorites.  So many personal stories from his real estate career that turned into to teaching moments. Be ready to listen with pen and paper in hand, as there are many note worthy points in this episode! Follow Leonard Steinberg on Instagram @leonardsteinbergteam AGENTS ASK AUDIENCE: What is it about real estate that gets you up in the mornings?

Taya DiCarlo is one of my personal favorite real estate agents to follow on social media. Maybe it's her charisma or the thoughtfully planned out posts for this LA agent who originally grew up in the San Francisco area. Growing up and being involved in student council and cheer, the plan for Taya was to attend the University of Oregon to study journalism and become an on-air reporter... not real estate. Follow Taya DiCarlo on Instagram @tayadicarlo AGENTS ASK AUDIENCE: Do you set boundaries on your working hours? 

Allison Goodhart has been a part of real estate since the age of 5 and was practically born into the career field. From helping passing out pumpkins in the neighborhood during Halloween and flags during the Fourth of July, Allison would do whatever the family needed.  Going on to eventually work with real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran and coming back to help build the family business, Allison explains the family dynamics and shares best blogging practices that has worked for her. Follow Allison Goodhart on Instagram @allisongoodhart

Growing up in Beverly Hills, CA was Ari Afshar. The kid who would stare out the window during class and not really be paying attention to what was happening within the four walls. More interested in the social aspect of school than the actual learning, Ari would admit to not being the smartest kid by any means. Eventually going on to work for his dad and later starting his own brokerage in 2007, Ari shares why he left real estate and eventually found his way back and how he using social media today to leverage his brand. Follow Ari Afshar on Instagram @ariafshar

A Southern California native, Kacey grew up in Anaheim, CA: home to the "happiest place on earth," Disneyland. You'd think someone living so close to performing arts and entertainment that it would influence her interest, but Kacey had zero interest in being on television. But when the opportunity came along to be part of Bravo TV's "Real Estate Wars," Kacey decided not to pass. Hear in what way the television appearance helped her business and how she incorporates her interest of health and fitness into real estate.   Be sure to watch follow Kacey on Instagram @kaceytaormina  

Known as the top 10 most innovative agents in America by Inman, Brian K. Lewis is known for his distinct creative storytelling and videos in marketing his properties. Selling homes wasn't always the dream since the beginning as Brian started off his career performing and gracing the broadway stage. That plan eventually took a pivot, taking his New York dreams into the real estate world.   Be sure to watch Brian's Property Movie Tours and follow him on Instagram @briankeithlewis   Royalty free music from Bensound