The Handsome Homebuyer Podcast

"A jack of all trades" doesn't even begin to describe Matt Gaudio, co-founder of The Holy Black. Along with his brother, they've turned a single fragrance into a fully staffed barbershop, online business, lifestyle brand and so much more. If you're an entrepreneur, or looking to get into the mindset of someone who works for themselves, this is one podcast you DON'T want t...

On today's episode of the Handsome Homebuyer Podcast, we're continuing with the trend of interviewing my friends from the gym. Unsurprisingly, Nick Rizzo is something of a jack of all trades, and master of a couple trades as well. He enjoyed a few years as a competitive body-builder, he's currently diving headfirst into the the realm of mixed martial arts, and the videography career he...

It's hard to secure funding for a small business, so in places like New York, where starting a business is hard enough, people like Steve Henriquez can be a godsend to small business owners looking to expand without taking on crippling debt through a bank. Steve is a fountain of advice on both small business lending, and self-help. Sell your house, land or commercial property on: https://hands...

Calling him a wizard with an ink needle is barely scratching the surface of Nico Negron's skills when it comes to tattooing. I may not have any tattoos, but his art speaks for itself. We talk tattoos, trends, and how every industry deals with business. Turns out tattooing and real estate aren't that different! Sell your house, land or commercial property on: https://handsomehomebuyer.com/...

Today I'm joined by Trudy Losee and Danielle Aglio, the hosts of Long Island's hottest new real estate podcast: Chaos to Closing. I've been encouraging realtors to start podcasts for years now, and only a few have followed through with it. Trudy and Danielle realized the immense marketing power that a podcast offers all on their own, but they are still living proof of all the incredibl...

Short sales are a very intricate and tough process for everyone involved. However, there are some people who are pros at getting people through them. Melissa Gonzalez has been skillfully maneuvering people through some of their hardest financial dips since before the 2009 crash! In this pod she tells us all about her process, her experience, and we talk about what the market looks like for the fut...

I've said it before and I'll say it again: the most money is in the things that are NOT sexy. Nobody knows this better than someone like Marla Cohen, who along with her brothers runs an extremely lucrative business buying and selling scrap metal. We talk about their family's scrapyard successes, how Hempstead made us both tough, and...zodiac signs? Sell your house, land or commercial p...

How will the new zero percent listing change the way deals are made in New York? I sat down with my good friend Kevin Leatherman, a seasoned real estate veteran and president-elect of LIBOR, to see if he could help me understand the many changes that are sure to follow in the wake of the zero percent listing. Sell your house, land or commercial property on: https://handsomehomebuyer.com/ Follow us...

Does Kenny Hirsch have the most beautiful smile in all of Long Island real estate? It's very possible. Is he the most popular man in Long Island real estate? Probably. Does he know what he's talking about? Absolutely! Beyond the handsome face and charisma there's someone truly passionate and knowledgeable about our industry, how else would he be on track to close over 60 deals this yea...

Today's guest is none other than Matt Porcaro, the man leading a revolution with the power of the 203k loan. An engineer by trade, Matt is an expert at figuring out the small details that make big processes function, and he's done just that with the 203k loan. The 203k is notorious for being extremely confusing, which deters a lot of people from harnessing its true power, and what Matt has...

I had the privilege of first meeting today's podcast guest at a masterminds conference in Texas, and right away I knew he was somebody I could learn a lot from. After he left the Marine Core in 2001, Tim Herriage went on to flip over 2000 houses, attain the illustrious title of "Number 1 Homevestors Franchisee in the Country", be the first hire at Blackstone's "B2R Finance&q...

Sometimes in business you're thrown to the wolves without knowing how to defend yourself. Dan O'Neil started in this business in just that way, but with knowledge and good advice he was able to grow his team and become a household name in multiple parts of the country. Dan takes us in-depth on how he learned the things they never teach you in school, and how he applies them to his business...

I've often wondered what happened to the great night club scene that Long Island once had to offer, so when Breeze reached out to me after I recently made a video on the subject, I knew I had to have him on the show. It's always great learning more about other industries, and when it comes to the clubbing industry, there's perhaps no greater teacher than John Breazzano AKA Breeze. On t...

For someone so young, Vanessa Lotito is quite relaxed and sure of herself. One could easily mistake her musings on living a stress-free life for those of a far older person, and yet they come from this 25 year old, top Long Island realtor, it's truly no wonder she was able to secure a spot on the LIBOR 20 Under 40 list with only 2 years of real estate under her belt. Vanessa displays a much st...

Each agent in the top 20 under 40 distinguishes themselves from their peers in some way. For Michelle Lent, agent duties weren't her way into the industry. She learned the back-end first and built her experience up, learning from teammates and constituents the in's and out's before even working as an agent. Learn how she went from taking messages for agents to selling luxury homes wort...

Some people see real estate and investing as their end goal, while others see it as more of a means to an end. Stephen Zappalla may have just won Top 20 Under 40, but for him, real estate is a means to his end goal: making films. Find out all about his new short film, Statistical Probabilities, his thoughts on love and life, and...toilets? Sell your house, land or commercial property on: https://h...

One of the youngest recipients of LIBOR's 20 under 40 award, Dana Palmer was able to excel so rapidly thanks to her childhood obsession with HGTV, which made her want to be a realtor from a very young age. She is truly wise beyond her years, and she she taught me things about being an agent that I never even thought of. So check out this latest episode of the Handsome Homebuyer Podcast for all...

Next up on the 20 Under 40 chopping block is the one and only Jonathan Schuman. At only 23 years old, Jonathan has been hard on the RE grind since 19, easily surpassing himself year after year - selling properties worth millions of dollars before he could even buy beer! If you're young and interested in real estate this is a MUST WATCH! Sell your house, land or commercial property on: https://...

Could Dylan Buggalo be the most fun guest we've ever had the pleasure of interviewing here on the podcast? It's very possible. We get into some truly wild topics of conversation in this episode, everything from fashion, to relationships, to astrology, to drag shows, and of course to crushing it in Long Island Real Estate. So check out this latest episode of the Handsome Homebuyer Podcast a...

The LIBOR Top 20 Under 40 Series continues today with Luis Genao, who's rapid success with luxury real estate in the Burroughs lead him to the top 20 under 40 at just 28 years old, having been in real estate only 2 years! Success like that makes one wonder if perhaps it wasn't just his knack for real estate that lead him here, perhaps divine intervention was at play. Check out this latest...

Kicking off this year's new batch of LIBOR Top 20 Under 40 podcasts is one of the funniest realtors you'll ever meet - Emily LaRocca. At 26 years old, with only 3 years in the business, she made a name for herself and claimed the spot with hard work, determination, and refusal to take "no" for an answer. Check it out! Sell your house, land or commercial property on: https://hands...

Many of the people that I buy houses from are telling me they "need to get out of Long Island." But are things the way they are because of us? I got to sit down with Mike LiPetri, who has worked in politics for years, and ask him the questions that matter: what are we doing, what can we do better, and where do we go from here?

Everyone has the potential for greatness, and nothing displays that more than going from working for a business - to LITERALLY SELLING THEM! I got to sit down with Mike Steinberg, a professional business broker, to talk about his origins, his methods, and even some of his greatest deals. You're not going to want to miss this one!

In this video I have a great discussion with Kristina Crowley about the importance of social media marketing, and she gives some expert advice on how to properly market your business on social media. Kristina is a professional social media manager, and a social media marketing expert, and she gives out some truly amazing advice that all business owners should hear.

It's not uncommon for agents to work another job while selling houses, but to manage a large store AND still sell 30 houses a year? Jose Padro was destined to start his own team. He walks us through how to create a successful and happy culture, what every agent should look for in a team or brokerage, and how to structure your day-to-day in order to reach your goals.