Success Behind The Numbers

In Episode 49 of Success Behind The Numbers, ​we sit down with Dr. Justin Chen, D.O. ​- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who leads with compassion, integrity, and a deep commitment to community. 🎙️🩺 Dr. Chen opens up about the mindset it takes to be a trusted provider, how he empowers patients to ask questions, and why being fully present during tough conversations matters more than ever. From his...

In Episode 48 of Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Ron and Colleen Ruggiero—husband and wife, founders of The RCR Team at KW Points North. Their business isn’t built on flash. It’s built on follow-through. From their early days navigating open houses to today’s word-of-mouth powerhouse, Ron and Colleen have created a real estate brand rooted in trust, consistency, and doing the right thi...

In Episode 47 of Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Kent Miller — a Licensed Home Inspector and Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker whose career has become a true Work of Heart. 🎙️❤️ Kent opens up about building trust on both sides of the table, navigating challenges without shortcuts, and what it means to commit fully to the people you serve. His story is one of resilience, reinvention...

In Episode 46 of Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Kandice Inder, Founder of Kandice Estates at KW Legendary.  Kandice is a licensed real estate salesperson who built her business from the ground up with nothing but grit, consistency, and a vision for something bigger. 🎙️✨ From learning how to market herself in a crowded field to building a personal brand that people remember, she prove...

In Episode 45 of Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Kristin Scanlon—a powerhouse team leader, mentor, and the sharp mind behind The Scanlon Home Team. 🎙️📈 Kristin talks candidly about walking away from corporate stability, how she weathered her toughest seasons, and why she built a coaching platform to make sure other agents didn’t burn out the way she almost did. Today, she is changing...

In Episode 44 of Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Debbie Carpluk, Team Leader of The Carpluk Team at Keller Williams Realty Elite, and a longtime force in the Long Island real estate scene. 🎙️💎 Debbie’s story starts in Suffolk County and stretches across almost four decades of business, leadership, and unshakable loyalty to her roots. From building a thriving real estate business with...

In Episode 43 of Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Nubia Castaño—a Keller Williams agent whose career is fueled by heart, heritage, and hard-earned hustle. 🎙️❤️ Born and raised in Queens, Nubia is the daughter of Colombian immigrants who taught her the value of discipline, dignity, and showing up fully for others. She shares how her upbringing shaped her business mindset and why she made...

In Episode 42 of Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Raymond Mo, Paul Zhou, and Joe Bencivenga — three powerhouse agents from Keller Williams who are shaping the future of real estate with culture, collaboration, and a serious commitment to growth. 🏙️🎙️  This episode is all about synergy: how three very different agents found common ground, built something bigger than themselves, and creat...

In Episode 41 of Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Michael Brown, the visionary behind Empire Auto Group, and Stephanie Lupo-Musmacker, the force behind The Lupo Team at Keller Williams Points North. 🎙️🚘🏡 Two leaders from different industries with the same mindset: build something bigger than yourself. Michael has turned Empire Auto Group into one of New York’s fastest-growing dealersh...

In Episode 40 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Erin Wheelock, the driving force behind the Wheelock Team at Keller Williams NYC — a powerhouse who’s built her business on resilience, reinvention, and raising the bar for what leadership looks like. 🎙️🎭 Erin’s journey from actor to agent to team leader is a masterclass in personal transformation and purposeful growth. We unpack ho...

In this special episode, episode 39 of The Success Behind The Numbers, we hit the field at the KW Core Picnic in Eisenhower Park to spotlight the real voices, stories, and energy behind our community. 🎙️🌳 I sit down with Keller Williams agents and our partners from all over — and these aren’t just interviews, they’re moments of truth. From career pivots to personal growth, mindset breakthroughs t...

In Episode 38 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Devin Hugh Leahy, a licensed associate real estate broker with over $1 billion in career sales—and someone who has mastered the intersection of relationships, reputation, and results. 🎙️🏙️ From his early years in Brooklyn to closing some of Manhattan’s most iconic deals, Devin shares the mindset and systems that have kept him at the...

In Episode 37 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Andrew Ziff—Team Leader, Managing Partner, and Founder of NY Living Solutions at Keller Williams NYC. 🎙️🌆 Andrew’s path to real estate was anything but traditional—and that’s what makes his story so powerful. From his early days as a personal trainer and car salesman to becoming a top-producing team leader and KW NYC partner, Andrew...

In Episode 36 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Jim Leyritz, former MLB star turned real estate business strategist. With three World Series rings and a legacy in Yankee Stadium, Jim now helps agents swing for the fences in a whole new way. 🎙️⚾️ From the roar of Yankee Stadium to the quiet reset after retirement, Jim’s journey is a masterclass in reinvention. He shares the highs...

In Episode 35 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I’m joined by Charles Olson—licensed real estate broker, founding member of the Keller Williams Empire Market Center, and one-half of the powerhouse Olson Marrone Team. 🎙️🌆 Charles is the kind of leader who doesn’t chase recognition—he builds platforms that elevate everyone around him. From creating the foundation of one of NYC’s most strategic mar...

In Episode 34 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Matthew Stouffer—the CEO of KW NYC and a true visionary when it comes to leadership, expansion, and building for the long game. 🏙️🎙️ What does it take to run a high-performing brokerage in the city that sets the pace for the rest of the world? Matthew shares the blueprint—from his small-town roots to his rise in one of the most compe...

In episode 33 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I’m joined by Rebecca Bistany—someone whose name may not be on every billboard, but whose fingerprints are on every success story inside KW NYC, KW Gold Coast & KW Points North. 🎙️❤️ From her first role at the front desk to becoming a foundational leader across multiple Keller Williams offices, Rebecca’s journey is a reminder that legacy isn’t a...

In episode 32 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I’m joined by Jeremy Ogur, the Director of KW Commercial at KW Legendary. . 🎙️🏙️ Jeremy’s story is about staying grounded in values while constantly leveling up. He’s proof that long-term growth isn’t about explosive moments—it’s about consistency, clarity, and commitment to doing the right thing. We talk about the evolution of real estate, what it...

In Episode 32 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I’m joined by Femi Adebanjo, the powerhouse behind the Father-Son Duo—a real estate leader whose story is built on purpose, legacy, and generational impact. As the team lead of the Father-Son Duo, Femi is not just building a brand—he’s honoring a bond. 🎙️🛠️ Femi didn’t just launch a real estate brand—he co-founded a movement built on trust, discipli...

In Episode 31 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Lisa Joa—a fearless team leader, dynamic networker, and a proud voice for Asian American agents in the real estate world. 🎙️🌸 From selling cell phones at 14 to leading one of the most respected teams at Keller Williams Gold Coast, Lisa shares her unfiltered journey—no shortcuts, no fluff. We dive deep into the early hustle, the pivo...

In Episode 30 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I’m joined by Maya Bahena and her coach, Mohammed Rizvi, for an intimate conversation about redefining leadership, reclaiming identity, and rebuilding with intention. 🎙️🧭✨ This is the story of a business owner who finally gave herself permission to slow down, get support, and stop doing it all alone. Maya went from being everywhere at once to bein...

In Episode 29 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Jonathan Normolle—a man who’s lived a lifetime before 30 and proved that it’s not where you start, it’s how far you’re willing to grow. 🇩🇰🇺🇸 Jonathan’s story is anything but linear. From Denmark to New York, from the glitz of the fashion world to the grit of the NYC club scene, he built a name, lost himself in the chaos, and then mad...

In Episode 27 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I’m joined by Anabel Castellanos—a woman whose name might not always be in the spotlight, but whose influence runs deep through the foundations of our business. 🎙️🧠 From front desk receptionist to the financial brain behind multiple Keller Williams offices, Anabel’s story is about rising with grit, growing with purpose, and leading from behind the...

In Episode 27 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I’m joined by Stephanie Lupo-Musmacker, a real estate leader who’s built her career with heart, hustle, and an unshakable commitment to her family values. 🎙️💖 From navigating life’s biggest transitions to building a business fueled by authenticity, Stephanie shows that success isn’t about shortcuts—it’s about doing the right things, the right way,...

In Episode 26 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with David Lau, a powerhouse agent whose steady growth, laser focus, and commitment to excellence have positioned him for one of his biggest years yet. 🎙️📈  From his early career in lending to his current pursuit of MREA status, David’s journey is about staying true to his craft, doubling down on relationships, building a business with i...