Jared Klein

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with J.B. Andreassi of Compass Hamptons to discuss luxury real estate, development, team structure, social media, Private Exclusives, and the realities of building a public brand while serving private clients. J.B. shares how growing up around his family’s Hamptons building business, studying at Dartmouth, working at the NHL, and later joining Relat...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Andy Bovender and Amy Byrne of the Andy Bovender Team at Compass to discuss team building, the Carolinas market, referral relationships, support systems, and preparing for the Compass National Retreat in Charleston. Andy and Amy share how their backgrounds in athletics, hospitality, retail leadership, research, and client service shaped the way...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Jeffrey Polashuk, Southeast regional leader at Compass, to discuss brokerage growth, agent culture, online leads, referral networks, Private Exclusives, and the value of using the Compass platform with intention. Jeff shares how his background in corporate communications, technology sales, Zillow enterprise partnerships, and Compass Florida lea...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Mendel Fellig of the Mendel Fellig Group at Compass to discuss Miami Beach real estate, residential and commercial deal flow, off-market opportunities, custom branding, office collaboration, and staying focused through change. Mendel shares how his path from Miami Beach to rabbinical studies, finance, accounting, commercial real estate, and lux...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with South Florida real estate professional Joanna Levin to discuss career pivots, hospitality-driven service, digital visibility, Compass tools, referrals, and consistent local marketing. Joanna shares how her background in hotel sales and hospitality management prepared her to handle pressure, communicate clearly, and create a strong client experi...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Justin Rubinstein, a longtime New York City real estate professional at Compass, to discuss prospecting, rentals, follow-up, investment properties, pricing, newsletters, and new development. Justin shares how his path from the University of Virginia football team and theater program to the William Morris Agency, sports marketing, and New York C...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Dylan Mason, co-founder of Mason | Taylor Associates at Compass, to discuss Newport Beach real estate, door knocking, open houses, client events, team structure, referrals, and consistent local marketing. Dylan shares how growing up in Napa Valley, working around his mother’s real estate business, and entering the industry before the 2008 downt...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with father-and-daughter real estate professionals Steve and Courtney Conley to discuss the Florida Keys market, long-term buyer nurture, digital lead generation, coaching, and client experience. At the time of recording, both were part of the Conley Sales Group at Compass. Steve shares lessons from a real estate career that began in 1987, while Cou...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Keith Trigaci, an Austin luxury real estate professional and founder of The Trigaci Team, to discuss open houses, off-market opportunities, Private Exclusives, team learning, and building a business through preparation and relationships. Keith shares how his background in photography, tech sales, and art consulting shaped his approach to real e...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Ruth Reffkin, a longtime New York City real estate professional and one of the early inspirations behind Compass, to discuss relationship-driven sales, open houses, direct buyers, referrals, team growth, and serving older adults in transition. Ruth shares lessons from life insurance, fundraising, education, and decades in real estate, showing h...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Matt Spangler, former Chief Marketing Officer of Compass and founder of Agent Intelligence, to discuss brand building, scalable marketing systems, agent differentiation, and creating content that drives real business growth. Matt reflects on his path from digital design and Tribeca Enterprises to becoming Compass’s first marketing hire in 2014....

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Matt Breitenbach, founder of the Breitenbach Advisory Team at Compass, to discuss Hamptons real estate, referrals, team operations, client service, and resilience through changing markets. Matt shares how he entered real estate at 22, learned from his mother, and grew into a trusted advisor with more than $3 billion in career sales. 🔑 Key Take...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Randy Baruh, leader of The Randy Baruh Team and a longtime New York City real estate professional, to discuss creative marketing, active listening, prospecting, client motivation, community events, and turning artistic ideas into business opportunities. Randy shares how his background in acting and theater direction shaped the way he communicat...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Ryan Garson, leader of The Garson Team at Compass New York and founder of Very Social, to discuss social media, local expertise, team structure, events, referrals, and running real estate like a true business. Ryan shares how his entrepreneurial background in South Florida and Tampa shaped the systems, creativity, and relationship-building stra...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Shari Gronvall, a Compass real estate advisor licensed in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, to discuss relationship-based growth, buyer representation, delegation, resilience, and building a business around trust. Shari shares how she moved from early childhood special education into real estate, built a referral-driven solo practice, a...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Trisha Cook, founder of The Trisha Cook Team and a leading real estate professional serving Coastal Georgia and South Carolina, to discuss team building, client experience, community marketing, accountability, and sustainable business growth. Trisha shares how she entered real estate during the 2007 market downturn, built her business from the...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Chirag Shah, founder and CEO of Chirag Shah Coaching, to discuss resilience, mindset, time management, relationship-based growth, client experience, and building a business that supports a fulfilling life. Chirag shares the personal and professional experiences that shaped his approach to coaching, from working in his immigrant parents’ station...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Los Angeles real estate agent, social media strategist, and Jay Shetty-certified life coach Andrew Jevin to discuss authenticity, relationship building, referrals, digital boundaries, and creating content that leads to real conversations. Andrew shares how he left a rigid team environment, joined Compass as a founding agent of the Santa Monica...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Scott Diffenderfer, a Miami native, longtime Broker Associate at Compass, and leader of the 3D Team, to discuss condo expertise, community involvement, client relationships, and navigating Miami Beach’s changing real estate market. Scott reflects on his strongest year in business and explains how years of consistent farming, neighborhood servic...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Josh Muncey, leader of The Muncey Group in Boston, and Justin Martinez, then leader of The Martinez Team at Compass New York, to discuss coaching, prospecting, referrals, team growth, and building a more intentional real estate business. Together, they share practical systems for strengthening client relationships, creating new opportunities, a...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Marc Hernandez, a luxury real estate agent with Compass Beverly Hills and member of the Sports & Entertainment Division, to discuss personal branding, referral relationships, client service, market strategy, and meaningful connection. Marc shares how his background in luxury retail, entertainment representation, and digital media sales shap...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Mercedes Saewitz, who at the time served as Principal Broker for Compass Florida and National Head Broker Representative, to discuss leadership, buyer representation, referral relationships, creative marketing, compliance, and preparing for a changing real estate industry. Mercedes reflects on her path from managing major South Beach nightlife...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with George Arango, the Miami-based attorney and food, travel, and lifestyle creator behind Mr. Eats 305, to discuss personal branding, audience growth, content strategy, local influence, and building a trusted digital platform. George shares how Mr. Eats 305 grew from a side project during law school into a full-time media brand. He explains how cr...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein sits down with Holly Meyer Lucas, Palm Beach County Founding Principal at Compass, leader of the Meyer Lucas Team, and member of the Sports & Entertainment Division, to discuss team leadership, personal branding, niche expertise, collaboration, and building a business that can adapt quickly. Holly shares how she moved from medical sales into real estate,...

Compass Conversations host Jared Klein is joined by Orlando Founding Agent Jesse Rottinghaus, 30A real estate specialist Garett Huber, and David from HouseAmp for a special panel on Compass Concierge, pre-sale improvements, and helping sellers prepare their homes for market. This episode breaks from the usual interview format to explore how agents can use renovation funding, strategic updates, and...