The Core Truth with Peter Hernandez

The Core Truth Podcast with Peter Hannis Hernandez | Episode 67: Andrew Undem🔴 Premieres live Wednesday, October 21st at 11AM PST / 2PM ESTHe sold over a BILLION dollars in real estate by age 35. Now he’s building the #1 real estate team in Baltimore. In Episode 67, Peter sits down with Andrew Undem, owner and operator of SURE Group. SURE Group ranks among the top 10 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic...

Jonathan Miller is one of the most respected voices in U.S. real estate — a market analyst, state-certified appraiser, and co-founder of Miller Samuel, the firm behind up to $5 billion in property appraisals and consulting across the NYC metro area every year. For over three decades, Jonathan has been the person the industry turns to for the truth behind the numbers. From 1994 to 2026 he authored...

Meet Delorine Jackson — a successful real estate professional and active entrepreneur with thriving business ventures across multiple industries. Delorine's story is one of triumph, generosity, and family. Adopted at age eight from an orphanage in South Korea, she was given a new chance at life and has built her path around a philosophy of reaching for the stars — both to achieve and to give b...

Meet Richelle Jett and Ernie Hahn — two of San Diego's most trusted names in luxury real estate, both Global Real Estate Advisors with Douglas Elliman. Richelle has spent over two decades mastering San Diego's residential market, starting her career in 2001 and transitioning into sales by 2004. In 2012 she founded her own team, mentoring five agents and building a culture rooted in collabo...

Meet Dana Johnson — an 8th-generation Texan and business-minded real estate professional with over a decade of experience helping clients across Texas buy and sell homes. A Baylor University graduate with a degree in Education, Dana brings a people-first approach to every transaction, blending sharp negotiation skills with genuine community roots. As a Realtor, wife, and mother of three, she's...

For over 15 years, Jessica Adams has been a top producer in Miami's competitive real estate market, known for setting the standard in excellence, professionalism, and white-glove client service. As of June 2024, Jessica joined Douglas Elliman as Executive Director of Luxury Sales, bringing her signature concierge-level approach to every client relationship. She was recently ranked #49 Individu...

🎙 In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Christopher Wands — Miami-based luxury real estate leader and third-generation real estate professional — to explore what it takes to build a billion-dollar career in one of the most competitive ultra-luxury markets in the country, and how legacy, trust, and performance continue to shape his impact across South Florida. Born in Port Washingt...

🎙 In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Raquel Benguiat — Rancho Santa Fe luxury real estate expert and native San Diegan with 15+ years of industry experience — to explore the intersection of deep community roots, niche-market mastery, and what it truly means to be a trusted partner in one of California's most prestigious real estate markets. Raised in a family of investors,...

🎙 In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Breanna LePante — Coastal Orange County real estate expert and former Hollywood film director’s assistant — to explore the power of intuition, client psychology, and hyper-local expertise in today’s competitive housing market. Born and raised in Newport Beach, Breanna LePante brings a rare blend of insider market knowledge and high-level cli...

🎙 In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Sonny — Founder of Buzzy Agents and real estate Instagram growth strategist — to explore the intersection of digital branding, client acquisition, and authentic online presence. Sonny has spent over eight years mastering the art and science of social media within the real estate space, building and managing accounts that have collectively re...

In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Michael Rios — a nationally recognized luxury real estate advisor and top producer with Douglas Elliman — to explore high-stakes negotiation, discipline-driven performance, and the art of operating at the top of the market. With over 25 years of executive sales and leadership experience, Michael Rios has built a reputation rooted in precision,...

🎙 In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Jason — a San Diego luxury real estate agent, entrepreneur, and former retail operator — to explore reinvention, negotiation, relationship-building, and the mindset required to succeed across multiple industries. Jason’s story begins in Long Island, New York, where he was raised in an entrepreneurial family and entered the family’s successfu...

🎙 In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Trey Alligood — founder of The Alligood Real Estate Group and one of Los Angeles’ most dynamic luxury real estate advisors — to explore the evolving landscape of high-end residential real estate, innovative marketing strategies, and what it takes to thrive in one of the most competitive property markets in the world. With nearly two decades...

🎙 In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Kelly deLaat and Rachelle Rosten — trusted real estate advisors and proud members of Douglas Elliman’s Estate, Trust & Probate Division — to explore one of the most complex and sensitive areas of the business: navigating trust, conservatorship, and probate real estate transactions with professionalism, compliance, and compassion. As part...

🎙 In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Juliette Hohnen — a Los Angeles real estate advisor whose career blends world-class media storytelling, interior design expertise, and nearly two decades of hands-on experience buying, renovating, and selling homes. Born and raised in London, Juliette studied interior design at the Inchbald School of Art and Design before launching a remarka...

🎙 In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Kellen Porter — a seasoned real estate executive, operator, and growth strategist whose career has been defined by building platforms that create real opportunity and long-term abundance for the people within them. With a leadership philosophy rooted in service, execution, and strategic clarity, Kellen has built a reputation as a respected v...

🎙 In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Jade Chan — one of the most commanding and respected forces in global luxury real estate, and a leader who has helped shape some of the most iconic developments in New York and beyond. With a decade-long career rooted in grit, execution, and a deep understanding of the new-development ecosystem, Jade has risen from her early days as an admin...

🎙 In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Josh and Heather Altman — two of the most recognizable power players in Los Angeles luxury real estate and stars of Bravo’s hit series Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles. Together, Josh and Heather have redefined what it means to operate at the highest levels of the business — blending bold strategy, impeccable taste, and a no-nonsense appro...

🎙 In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Taylor Middleton — one of Manhattan’s most dynamic forces in luxury real estate and a visionary voice in the emerging world of “Wellness Real Estate.”Recognized by Douglas Elliman Executive Chairman as “One to Watch,” Taylor has closed over $550 million in sales and built a reputation for trust, discretion, and excellence among New York’s el...

In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Jonathan Miller — President and CEO of Miller Samuel Inc., one of the nation’s most respected real estate appraisal and consulting firms. Jonathan isn’t just an appraiser — he’s one of the most trusted voices in housing economics. For nearly four decades, he has advised government agencies, financial institutions, developers, and the media on...

In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Ricky Carruth — one of the most influential voices in real estate coaching and the founder of Zero to Diamond, the first completely free, open-access platform for agents. Ricky’s journey is as raw as it is inspiring. At just 23, he became a self-made millionaire selling beachfront properties on the Alabama Gulf Coast. But when the housing mark...

In this episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Steven Cohen — one of Manhattan’s most accomplished real estate brokers, with over $2.45 billion in career sales and a track record of setting records in New York’s most iconic buildings. Consistently ranked by The Wall Street Journal among the top brokers nationwide, Cohen has also been honored by The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and named Ne...

In this powerhouse episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Julia Spillman — CEO of Douglas Elliman’s celebrated Eklund|Gomes team — to explore the strategies, mindset, and leadership it takes to scale one of the most dynamic real estate teams in the country. Dubbed “The Mastermind” by The Real Deal, Julia is the architect behind Eklund|Gomes’ unprecedented nationwide expansion. From oversee...

In this power-packed episode, Peter Hannis Hernandez sits down with Tom Ferry, one of the most influential voices in real estate, to uncover the blueprint for achieving greatness in today’s market. As the founder and CEO of Ferry International — ranked the #1 real estate coaching and training company by Swanepoel Power 200 — Tom brings over 70,000 hours of coaching experience, a world-class networ...

From Ballet to Billion-Dollar Deals | Frances Katzen on The Core TruthIn this episode of The Core Truth, host P.H. Hernandez sits down with powerhouse NYC broker Frances Katzen—founder of The Katzen Team at Douglas Elliman and a true titan of the real estate world, with over $3 billion in career sales. Frances shares her remarkable journey from professional ballet dancer to elite real estate broke...