Real Estate Unscripted

In this episode of Real Estate Unscripted™, Darryl Davis sits down with Steve Baird, President & CEO of Baird & Warner, for a powerful conversation about leadership, culture, longevity, and what it takes to build a company that endures through generations of change. As the fifth-generation owner of the oldest independent family-owned real estate company in the United States, Steve shares t...

In this episode of Real Estate Unscripted™ , Darryl Davis sits down with Rob Lyszczarz, President, CEO, and Co-Owner of RE/MAX Select Group, for a powerful conversation about leadership, growth, culture, and what it really takes to build a lasting real estate business.  Rob shares how he went from writing mortgages as a college student to building one of the largest RE/MAX organizations in the cou...

In this episode of Real Estate Unscripted™ , Darryl Davis sits down with Peter Morris and Kathy Viard, co-owners of Signature Premier Properties, for a candid and deeply personal conversation about leadership, growth, and what it really takes to build a brokerage that lasts. Founded in 2007 at the height of the housing crisis, Signature Premier didn’t start with a grand plan — it started with resi...

Some leaders build businesses. Others build something that lasts. In this episode of Real Estate Unscripted™, Darryl Davis and Julie Escobar sit down with David Caveness, a 50+ year real estate veteran who helped grow a brokerage from 6 offices to over 30—without losing its culture along the way.   Together, they break down: Why leadership is never about one person The difference between managing...

In this episode of Real Estate Unscripted™ , Darryl Davis sits down with Alex Vidal, President of ERA Real Estate, for a candid and refreshingly honest conversation about leadership, growth, and what it really takes to succeed in today’s real estate industry. Alex’s story doesn’t follow the traditional path. He entered the business at 19 years old as a secretary, navigating early responsibility as...

In this episode of Real Estate Unscripted™, host Darryl Davis sits down with real estate legend Pam O'Connor, the founding president and retired CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Pam shares her extraordinary journey from working in television to becoming the first woman to lead a major real estate network, eventually uniting over 130,000 associates globally. Dive deep into wh...

In this episode of Real Estate Unscripted , Darryl Davis sits down with Tiffany McQuaid , Regional Director of Strategy and Performance at SERHANT. , for a conversation that left listeners feeling encouraged, grounded, and inspired. Tiffany brings decades of experience as a strategist, leader, and mentor in real estate. Before joining SERHANT., she served as President of McQuaid & Company, bui...

What does it take to turn a bold idea into a global real estate powerhouse? In this episode, Darryl Davis sits down with Mike Green , International Managing Director and co-owner of Harcourts International , for a candid conversation about leadership, values, and building success that lasts. Mike started his real estate career at just 19 years old in New Zealand and quickly built the #1 Harcourts...

In this episode of Real Estate Unscripted, Darryl Davis sits down with Todd Hetherington and Jason Carrier of CENTURY 21 New Millennium to unpack what it truly takes to build a profitable, resilient real estate brokerage in today’s rapidly changing market. Todd, founder and CEO, and Jason, president, share nearly four decades of leadership lessons - from navigating shrinking margins and industry l...

Risk management. Leadership. Transparency. AI. Culture. This episode has it all — and it features one of the industry’s most respected voices. In this episode of Real Estate Unscripted , Darryl Davis sits down with Jessica Edgerton , Chief Legal Officer & EVP of Industry & Learning for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®. Jessica became a trusted national voice during the 2024 anti...

In this episode of Real Estate Unscripted , Darryl Davis sits down with J. Lennox Scott , Chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate , one of the most respected and enduring brands in the business. Lennox shares his unique perspective as a third-generation leader , offering insights on what it takes to lead with purpose, maintain a culture of trust, and navigate the rapid changes shaping the re...

In this episode of Real Estate Unscripted , Darryl sits down with Michael and Christina Pappas of The Keyes Company—Florida’s largest independent brokerage and a family business approaching its 100th year. Michael shares wisdom from decades of leadership, carrying forward lessons from his father while navigating mergers, market shifts, and industry challenges. Christina brings fresh perspective as...

In this must-hear episode, Darryl Davis sits down with Hoby Hanna, President of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services—the largest privately held real estate company in the U.S.—for a raw, insightful, and timely conversation about the rapidly changing real estate industry. They dive deep into: The heart and soul of Howard Hanna’s company culture—and why it’s been compared to the “Disney of Real Estate”...

What happens when two influential voices in real estate challenge the industry’s most debated policy—live and unfiltered? Understanding. In this powerful, no-nonsense conversation, real estate coach and bestselling author Darryl Davis, CSP, sits down with Rory Golod, President of Growth at Compass Realty, to unpack the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) and what it really means for agents, brokers, ML...