Mastering the Art of Real Estate

Pam Smilow lives and works in Manhattan, New York and on the midcoast of Maine   she is a successful, self-supporting artist of considerable national and international stature. Over decades she has built a prosperous business and her network of clients is international and nationwide.  Her mixed media paintings are transformative dream landscapes, abstract, visionary, full of recognizable symbols,...

Rebecca is a trailblazing force in the real estate industry, blending her passion for design with her sharp business acumen to help clients maximize the value of their homes. Her journey began by helping clients transform their properties on micro budgets, personally fronting the costs of remodeling and negotiating payment at the close of escrow. This innovative approach has helped dozens of clien...

Dr. Al Philip-Neri is a performance psychologist, elite coach, and top-producing real estate entrepreneur who helps serious leaders build teams that actually work. With a PhD in performance psychology and a background in high-level athletics, Dr. Al is the founder of Cohesion HQ—a leadership consultancy built on trust, clarity, and execution. Whether he's coaching nationally ranked athletes, scali...

Greg Reed transitioned from a 20-year real estate career to fiction writing at 56, proving it's never too late to start anew. Seeking guidance, he joined an online writing community, where he learned the importance of support and consistency. His early earnings were modest, but persistence paid off—within months, he hit #1 on Amazon UK's mystery, thriller, and suspense category, outselling major a...

Dhimaan Shah is the Executive Director and Co-CEO of the Isprava Group (Isprava, The Chapter and Lohono Stays). Prior to building Isprava and Lohono Stays, he worked as an investment banker with HSBC in New York and has also successfully built two ventures in the technology space. Dhimaan is a graduate from Northwestern University with a degree in economics. Isprava is India's leading non-urban, l...

Angelica Ventrice is a 7-figure High-Performance Health & Business Mentor and the Founder of The Aligned Method - helping powerhouse women to align health, wealth & purpose. She intuitively mentors women by putting a strong emphasis on Nutrition, Gut Health & Success Mindset. To this day, she has helped over 800 women transform their bodies & minds through intuitive coaching method...

Nathaniel Getzels is an acclaimed real estate expert and the dynamic founder of Getzels Group, now part of Coldwell Banker Realty, specializing in luxury properties.  With over two decades in the industry, Nathaniel's influence extends far beyond California. Under his visionary leadership, Getzels Group has become a top-producing real estate team, consistently delivering outstanding results and re...

Gayle Zientek, has been married to Steve Zientek for 47 years has 3 adult married kids and 12 grandchildren ages 22 to 7. Gayle joined SendOutCards in 2007 and within 3 years their real estate business went from 35% to 100% referral business sending cards and gifts. She made the decision to join as a consultant and over 19 years have built a large organization with monthly residual income.  She re...

Interview with Laura Klein and Maya Alyassini of Freemodel "We remove the barriers to pre-sale renovations. Your clients' homes sell faster—and for more." Maya Alyassini: From my Lego sets as a kid, to asking for an Architectural Digest subscription as a teenager (rather than Seventeen Magazine), to my exposure to construction projects via my contractor uncle, and love of all things design, I've o...

Greg Woehrle brings over 30 years of experience as a licensed real estate broker, developer, and builder in the Bay Area. His real estate career launched with the acquisition of the historic Kaiser Estate in Piedmont/Montclair, which led to founding Select Real Estate in the early 1990s—his first brokerage specializing in luxury home sales. Since then, Greg has remained deeply involved in the deve...

G. Brian Davis is a real estate investor, personal finance writer, and cofounder of SparkRental.com with over two decades in the real estate and finance industries. He owns an interest in over 2,000 units, adding more each month in a form of dollar cost averaging. In addition to hosting the Live Off Rents podcast, Brian regularly contributes as a real estate and personal finance expert for BiggerP...

Suzie Anderson is the owner and interior stylist behind Suzie Anderson Home, a lifestyle emporium specializing in contemporary homewares, furniture, lighting, décor, art, and antiques. Co-owning the business with her partner David Condon, Suzie brings a deep understanding of the psychology of home, helping clients create spaces that feel truly personal and inviting. At the heart of her approach is...

Elizabeth Andrew is a former tech CEO, cofounder, and 5x Sales Leader who has built, scaled, and advised high-growth companies. As creator of  The 4x4 Method , Elizabeth reveals the playbook used by tech leaders to turn ambitious goals into reality. At a time when millions feel stuck in soul-crushing careers, struggling with financial uncertainty, and searching for purpose, The 4x4 Method  offers...

Ida Fields, VP of Agent Marketing and Business (AKA Mindset and Marketing Coach) A creative force known for her impressive ability to generate original ideas on demand, Ida is the in-house coach at The Corcoran Group, where she coaches top producing real estate agents helping to define their unique brand expression and bring their business to the next level. Her Corcoran brand based coaching progr...

Dubbed the wolf of real estate, Erica Wolfe is a dynamic real estate agent turned entrepreneur, building a thriving agency while inspiring others to break barriers. As a teen mom, she balanced two jobs and two kids, diving into real estate in 2008 to create a better life. From expertly crafted digital ads and geo-farming strategies to streamlined systems that make real estate magic happen, Erica h...

Maren Brisson-Kuester is the Chief Operating Officer and a top-producing broker at Corcoran HM Properties, a leading real estate firm in Charlotte, NC. With over two decades in the industry, she has built a reputation for excellence, earning top producer status since 2006 and holding leadership roles such as President of the Charlotte Regional Realtors Association and NC Realtors. A passionate adv...

Thinking about buying luxury real estate in Vail, Colorado or Cabo San Lucas, Mexico? 🌎 In this episode of Mastering the Art of Real Estate, Debbi DiMaggio sits down with Jennifer Coulson, a top-producing agent with 20+ years of experience, to explore two of the most desirable markets in North America. ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode: Jennifer’s inspiring journey into real estate and her suc...

Ashley was raised in Walnut Creek, CA.  After attending UC Berkeley, she lived in Europe for 2 years, traveling and gathering inspiration from cities that still inspire her most today.  She returned to the East Bay Area, where she found a renewed appreciation for the classic California interior design style and began working at Pottery Barn for 2 years before working under a prominent local stager...

Hyleri Katzenberg is a second-generation Realtor and UCLA graduate who began her career at just 18 in her mother’s brokerage. Since making Connecticut her home in 1997, she’s built an intimate knowledge of Greenwich, Fairfield, Westport, and beyond. Hyleri specializes in helping clients transition from the city to the suburbs, offering a personal understanding of relocation and a deep appreciation...

Susanna works to restore energetic harmony using flower essences and other vibrational methods to shift what is not working in a home, environment, or life. Susanna has been working as an Energetic Harmonizer for more than twenty years and is a certified flower essence counselor, a trained animal communicator, holds a Master of Public Health and is a Reiki Master. As the inspiration for Essential...

Christopher Long's journey is one of grit and vision. Starting as a contractor in need of storage for "the big stuff," he founded  Longyards Storage , transforming a personal challenge into an international powerhouse for secure, large-scale storage solutions. Alongside his success in industrial storage, Christopher built a strong foundation in real estate, starting with multifamily investments an...

For Brian Knox, real estate is more than just transactions—it's a highly personalized, concierge-level experience that exceeds expectations. Raised in Southwest Florida and honed by New York City's fast-paced business environment, Brian blends local insight with sharp strategy and technology expertise. His intuitive, detail-oriented approach ensures every client enjoys a seamless, bespoke selling...

Aaron is a nationally recognized expert in 1031 exchanges, with a 20+ year background in real estate finance and consulting. He grew up in Sonora, CA, then lived in Hawaii for 9 years before settling in San Diego County. While in Hawaii he became a partner in a mortgage company and was recognized as a top trainer at the #1 real estate oƯice in Honolulu. He has assisted hundreds of investors in eva...

What if your backyard was a runway? Welcome to Pecan Plantation & The Landings Airpark, the nation’s fastest-selling aviation community, where luxury real estate meets the thrill of flying!  In this episode of Mastering the Art of Real Estate, host Debbi DiMaggio sits down with Zach Milton, a licensed real estate agent and land consultant at Patten Properties, to explore this unique airpark li...

Tiffany's "all-in" approach to real estate is like a well-crafted poker strategy—carefully calculated yet bold, earning her loyal clients through honest, data-driven advice. With a background in tournament poker, comedy, and graphic design, she brings a playful yet polished style to her work, ensuring clients succeed while enjoying the journey. Passionate about altruistic capitalism, Tiffany belie...