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In this episode, we sit down with Engel and Völkers advisor Henry Harries to talk about the intersection of passion and business. Known for his love of cars, and his Ferrari in particular, Henry shares how leaning into something he genuinely enjoys has helped him build meaningful relationships and grow his real estate business in a natural way. From simple conversations to lasting client connectio...

In addition to a discussion on Imposter Syndrome - Episode one of Serious-ish kicks things off with a conversation about why this podcast exists in the first place. We share the idea behind the show, the kinds of conversations we want to have, and what listeners can expect going forward. Welcome to Serious-ish — conversations that matter. Mostly.

Since 2014, Anthony has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Engel & Völkers Americas. The Hamburg-based real estate leader initially tapped him in 2010 to help establish its presence within California, where he was a top-producing industry leader. Closing approximately 400 real estate sales transactions—equaling half a billion dollars—his business acumen and commitment to customer satisfactio...

Special guest on the show today is Matt Ditzler. In addition to a wide net of experience in the residential real estate industry, Matt is also the Engel & Völkers Minneapolis commercial real estate expert. Hear his thoughts on the NAR Commission lawsuit settlement as well as current happenings in the commercial markets. 

Braychats wishes you a happy and safe Halloween! Tune in as we explain and breakdown the NAR lawsuits as they are currently happening in Kansas City.

BrayChats is BACK with an all new episode. Today we break down the whole Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift thing, whatever that is. In addition, we discuss out of control government spending and the current real estate trends. Enjoy!

The weather is heating up, and so is the real estate market. Hear about Lily's latest adventures in Italy, and a hilarious use of some new AI uses. We missed you! Welcome back.

In this podcast episode, Eli Johnson, a real estate advisor at Engel & Völkers Minneapolis, shares his experience of being a member of the Drum Corps International (DCI), a competitive marching band organization. He discusses how participating in DCI taught him valuable life lessons that have helped them in his career in real estate sales. Johnson highlights the importance of teamwork, discipline,...

Need a local market update written for you? Stumped on writing a property description? Not sure how to apologize to your son for being late to his hockey game? ChatGPT has you covered, and will blow your mind! In fact, I asked GPT to write the following description. In 4 seconds, I had this to use for the show details: Chat AI is an artificial intelligence language model designed to interact with...

Tune in as mortgage guru, Bryan Meredith of Envision Capital gives his take on why the recent bank closures in Silicon Valley pushed mortgage interest rates lower, and what he predicts moving forward for the future of home loans.

Tune in as repeat guest Dustin Bruggman shares updates on his financial journey. Inspired by the teachings of David Ramsey, Dustin and his wife went from living a life in debt to being free, having two children and saving for the life they want to truly live. Be inspired, and gain some tips on improving your own financial health!

Feel the extreme excitement for Lily's passion around the MLB's new player rules for the 2023 season. Or, listen to how Billy Beane of the Oakland Athletic's along with Peter Brand changed the game forever, and gave all of us something to think about when trying to play the same game as our competition. 

Tune in as Lily Plunkett, one of the best marketing professionals in the residential real estate industry, breaks down the basics. What are the top three things a Realtor should be doing to get their name out in to their universe? Also, what grade does she give Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show? Listen now to find out!

Sit back and take a listen as Don Edam sits down with Geoff to discuss his start in the real estate industry, how his focus has changed and what it means to think 'vertically' in an often horizontal and 'transactional' profession.

To the loyal listeners of BrayChats..... After more than a year off, we are now launching in to a new abyss known as "The Contingency Podcast" with new co-host, Matt Ditzler. Check us out and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts beginning tomorrow, May 1st, 2020. Also, check us out on the web at www.contingencypodcast.com or on Instagram @contingencypodcast.  Although BrayChats may be co...

Paul Stein ​is a ​co-founder of CloseSimple – the  Pizza Tracker for Title . CloseSimple is a tech platform that helps title companies stand out by better communicating with their clients throughout the closing process.    Paul ​sat down with Geoff to share the story of how CloseSimple came to life, what it means to find success in a new industry, and the journey of jumping head first into entrepr...

Because we can't get enough of these two, this week we are back with another episode of Back and Forth with Bray.  What will Geoff and Matt get in to this week? Listen and find out! 

After a little hiatus we are BACK with all new episodes of Bray Chats, kicking it off with our weekly fix of Geoff Bray and Matt Ditzler. A little Back and Forth with Bray to get September moving! 

Andrew Healy and Alex French founded Bizzy Coffee while climing the corporate ladder, running a group fitness company and training for a 24 hour obstacle race. They wanted to create a product that was healthy, energizing and convienient for their busy lives, insert Bizzy Organic Cold Brew Coffee. Bizzy Coffee for Busy People!  Geoff had a blast learning about Andrew and Alex's story and is now the...

Another episode of Back and Forth with Bray, Geoff and Matt Ditzler join us every other week to talk about any and everything!