Million Dollar Question by LeadingRE

In this episode of "Million Dollar Question," Billy Ekofo dives into the dynamic world of real estate with Vanessa Kerr, a third-generation realtor and founding partner of Peters & Romero, a boutique real estate company based in Mexico City. Vanessa shares her journey from Canada to Mexico, her insights on the unique challenges and opportunities in the Mexico City real estate market, a...

Join Billy Ekofo as he dives into the real estate industry with Dawn Dauphinee, co-owner of Domus Realty. Discover how Nova Scotia's housing market is evolving, the impact of tech and immigration, and the challenges of managing a boutique brokerage. Dawn shares her journey from elite rugby athlete to successful real estate professional, highlighting invaluable leadership lessons and the import...

In this episode of the Million Dollar Question Podcast, Billy interviews Vanessa Bergmark, CEO of Red Oak Realty. Since 2010, Vanessa has transformed the company into a leading force in the East Bay real estate market. They discuss the East Bay real estate market, challenges of tight inventory and rising interest rates, and how Vanessa impacts locally and globally, with a focus on development in A...

In this episode of Million Dollar Question, Jessica delves into the intricacies of the real estate market with Scott, an esteemed real estate agent from Baird and Warner, and his repeat client, Ellen. They explore the challenges and opportunities of homebuying in today's market, offering valuable insights and advice for prospective buyers. From navigating low inventory and multi-bid situations...

In this engaging installment of Million Dollar Question, Billy sits down with Joanna Branquinho, the visionary Founder & CEO of ORIA Real Estate Advisors. Together, they explore the pivotal role of cultivating trust with clients and delivering a comprehensive suite of services, including property management and concierge assistance. They also emphasize the imperative for real estate agents to...

In this episode of Million Dollar Question, Billy interviews Kathy Schmidt, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the Edmonton real estate market. Billy and Kathy discuss the significance of mentorship in real estate, the qualities of effective mentors, and the importance of setting healthy boundaries. The discussion also touches on the dynamic nature of the real estate sector, high...

In this episode of Million Dollar Question, Billy interviews real estate expert Kevin Skipworth, who shares insights on the evolving role of real estate agents and the impact of global trends on local markets. Kevin highlights the resilience of the Vancouver market and stresses the importance of data-driven decisions, sustainability, and personal connections in the industry. This conversation offe...

Want access to the most brilliant leaders in real estate? Well, you’ve landed in the right spot. Join LeadingRE’s Jessica Edgerton and Billy Ekofo for global conversations that will take you to the next level of leadership and success, with answers to the million dollar questions.

In this insightful episode of Million Dollar Question, Billy is joined by real estate maven Christan Bosley. Christan shares her unique journey from sales agent to president of a brokerage, highlighting the significance of personal connections and the value of transparency in leadership. She delves into the intricacies of the Toronto real estate market and underscores the importance of viewing rea...

In this episode of Million Dollar Question, Billy welcomes the esteemed Lindsey Smith. Lindsey dives deep into the art of consistent business evaluation, emphasizing the power of the "scorecard." With a wealth of experience under his belt, Lindsey opens up about the essence of timely feedback, the mantra of spending within your means, and the vitality of adapting to ever-shifting market dy...

Today on the show, Million Dollar Question welcomes new co-host, Billy Ekofo. In this episode, Billy chats with Shannon Cutler, an expert deeply committed to realtor safety. With seasoned experience and hands-on knowledge, Shannon enlightens us about the importance of ensuring safety in the real estate profession. She delves into practical strategies and simple tips for prioritizing while navigati...

Today on the show, Jess discusses the multifaceted art of real estate with Gary Scott, the President of Allen Tate Realtors. With over thirty years of expertise spanning critical topics like sales, team building, leadership strategies, and services, Gary's leadership is deeply rooted in his understanding of humanity. In this episode, he unveils the intricacies of gracefully navigating the ever...

Jonathan Cooper is the President of Macdonald Realty Group, the largest independent real estate firm in Western Canada, serving Vancouver, Victoria, Fraser Valley, and beyond. With unwavering motivation and boundless energy, Jonathan's vision for the future is deeply rooted in the belief that the key to real estate success lies in fostering meaningful connections between people. In this episod...

In this episode, Jess engages in a captivating conversation with Dan Elsea, the owner of Michigan’s top independent real estate agency, Real Estate One. Dan and his brother, the co-owner, are the fourth generation in the family-owned business. With three of their kids already a part of the company, their legacy seems firmly assured for the foreseeable future. Dan and his team lead the company with...

Today, Taco chats with Steffen Landauf, founder and CEO of the German agency, Steffen Landauf Immobilien. Throughout his colorful career, Steffen has found trust—and a great deal of empathy—to be paramount in the sale of any property. These same attributes have played key roles in his cultivation of broker-buyer relationships and his ability to retain success as the market continues to shift. In t...

In this episode, Taco sits down with Alex and Dan, the dynamic duo behind customer relationship management company, Cloze. Cloze is like having a personal assistant for your professional connections, allowing you to utilize all of the data you’ve been collecting on your clients—probably without even noticing—to help get a leg up and compete neck and neck with big data companies like Zillow. Join T...

Today on the show, Jess chats with Michael Nourmand, President of Nourmand and Associates: a Los Angeles real estate firm rooted in the luxury real estate world of Beverly Hills and beyond. In this episode, we learn about Michael’s childhood experience as a child of two brokers, current techniques for success in a down market and the steps he’s taking to maintain the integrity of the profession. R...

Today’s guest is Paulo Lopes, the GM and owner of Casaiberia Real Estate Group and LeadingRE’s go-to-person for all things Portuguese. Paulo offers detailed knowledge on the Portuguese real estate market paired with his large network with local developers and investors. In today’s episode, Paulo answers Taco’s questions about why Portugal’s market, physical attributes and legislation make it such...

Today’s guest, Carolyn Rosson, is the President of Ebby Halliday, an established company with a reach spanning 12,000 sq miles across Texas and Oklahoma. In her 40 plus years with the company, Carolyn—mentored by Ebby herself—has risen through ranks to her current position as President, continuing the intentional leadership style that Ebby started 75 years ago. In today’s episode, we learn why Car...

In this episode, Taco chats with Dick Karlsson, the co-founder and head of global sales at Diakrit, a Swedish company leading the global market in visual digital real estate marketing. Despite the current down swing, and the advent of AI on the horizon, Dick remains excited at the possibilities of Diakrit continuing to increase their market share. Today’s conversation is all about how Dick and his...

Today on the show, Jess has the pleasure of talking with two executives from the Keyes Company, a family led, South Florida based real estate company. Mike and his daughter, Christina Pappas, are a lesson in action on how intergenerational governance and family owned companies can get it right. With annual sales and services north of $8.3 billion, making them one of the largest independent brokera...

There are certain individuals that have a way of energizing everyone around them, helping people tap into their potential just by being themselves. Today’s guest is one of those people. Michael Saunders is the founder and CEO of Michael Saunders and Company, a top Florida real estate company headquartered in Sarasota. Over the decades, Michael has developed an unmatched reputation for white glove...

Today on the show, Jess chats with Whitney LaCoste, the President and CEO of Howard Hanna Coach Realtors , a full-service brokerage serving all of Long Island, and the newly elected chair of Leading RE. Being the daughter of a broker, and a stand out athlete, Whitney is deeply intentional with her leadership style and business decisions and truly understands the value of a team. In this episode, W...

Today on the show, Taco is joined by Freeman Woo & Joseph Chan of Kith and Kin realty. Kith and Kin is part of a new generation of real estate agencies, born to elevate the industry in Malaysia and across the globe by providing exceptional experiences to all their customers, coagents and partners. Together, Woo and Chan have 25 years of real estate experience and are successfully running an ag...

Constance Freedman is the founder and CEO of Moderne Ventures, a strategic venture capital firm with over $350M AUM. Moderne invests in technology companies in and around the multi-trillion-dollar industries of real estate, finance, insurance and home services. It has both a Fund and an Industry Immersion Program, called the Moderne Passport, designed to foster innovation, partnership and growth b...