The Handsome Homebuyer Podcast

On February 6th a 7.8 earthquake hit Turkey and Syria killing thousands and leaving millions homeless. I teamed up with Deniz Ozgur and J.B. Bolvadin to help put on a fundraiser we're calling the Real Estate Rebuild. Our goal is to raise $100,000 in order to buy container housing for those struggling in Turkey, while at the same time enriching anyone in the real estate world with advice and secret...

Nick Speirs should change his name to Jack, cause he's killing it in all trades. He manages his own team, sells 50 houses a year, flips homes, manages rentals, AND still works a fulltime job. Fortunately he's able to use skills from each line of work in his other lines of work. Check out how he does it!

I've known J.R. Orenstein for years, so it was a no-brainer that he'd be my first guest in the insurance industry. One of my favorite things about J.R. is his incredible social media presence. He produces some of the highest quality content of anybody in any industry I know, thanks in part to his brief but formative career in the film industry. While the insanely demanding hours of working in film...

Mike Furino was one of the Top 20 Under 40 agents in 2020, and he wouldn't have been able to accomplish that if it weren't for his astounding work ethic. From networking tips and tricks, to running multiple businesses, to...fake Italian meats hanging from the ceiling? Don't miss this one!

Sean Manning lives a crazy life. He's been a cop on Long Island for nearly 20 years, working his way up to detective. Then, since that wasn't stressful enough, he decided to also become a real estate agent, catering to his ever expansive network from the police force. In his short time as an agent Sean has achieved things it takes some agents over a decade to accomplish, all while working a separa...

When I first met Codells 4 years ago, I knew him as Marco D'Alessandro. He was an intern for a business associate of mine, and he was just scratching the surface of content creation. Since then he's been posting comedy skits starring himself (and his extremely Italian Long Island family) across all social media platforms, amassing a seven-figure following on tik-tok alone. I don't think I've ever...

This week's podcast is all about how YOU can get the most out of content creation for your business. I sat down with Tukes, the CREATIVE GENIUS behind MGTheMortgageGuy's content, and he was like a fountain of great advice. From what to film, how to maximize the content, and when to post - you're NOT going to want to miss this one! Sell your house, land or commercial property on:  https://hand...

This week I sat down with a user of my text platform, Felipe Cabrera, to answer some of his questions directly and at length! Felipe is just leaving the Marines after 10 years of service, and is trying to figure out which direction he should go in real estate. Some great questions in this one, check it out! Sell your house, land or commercial property on:  https://handsomehomebuyer.com/ Follo...

Last but certainly not least, our final Top 20 Under 40 winner of last year, Adam Dejesus, sat down with us and talked all things real estate. Much like the other winners, Adam has the method and mentality of a true pro, and takes us through his process for lead generation, how to stay consistent, and...salsa dancing!? Check it out! Sell your house, land or commercial property on:  https://ha...

Everyone who has reached some critical level of success has had to start somewhere, and people like Ralph DiBugnara, one of the VPs of Cardinal Financial, is no exception to this. From a small house in Brooklyn, Ralph paved his way with hard work and taking risks, and now spends his time teaching and helping others reach the same heights as him. Do NOT miss this podcast! Get in touch with Sal Rizz...

My guest today is a true savage, and the definition of a renaissance man. Not only does Tommy Schwann run the regional division of Cardinal Financial, but he owns and manages 30 rental properties, he owns a ticket broker busines, he invests in a sports medicine company, and he's been involved in countless other businesses over the years. This is one of the most riveting episodes we've had, so you...

Step by step I'm getting deeper into the world of 3D printed structures. Nothing is a better first step than talking to the architect who designed the first legally permitted 3D printed house on Long Island, Kevin Paul. Kevin gives us some great insight into all of the changes that 3D printing will bring to the world of construction, and all of the reasons why this was a necessary step not just fo...

This week's guest is none other than Lou Soriano, who's nothing short of a legend in the Long Island real estate community. For over 20 years, Lou Soriano has been an accountant dealing specifically with real estate agents and other individual business owners, and he's become an unrivaled wealth of knowledge on the subject. This episode is an absolute must-listen for anybody who's considering brea...

I had an amazing time with Mike Flynn filming this podcast, it was almost as fun as the deal him and I worked on recently. Mike is a truly great agent, and his former career as an attorney has proven time and time again to be an incredible asset in the real estate world. Check out this latest episode of the Smells Like Cat Pee podcast for some amazing stories about Mike's transition from one caree...

It's crazy how long it took me to meet Lowell Ackerman, because not only do we get along extremely well, but because he's doing some truly wild stuff on the marketing side of things. Of all the realtors I've met, Lowell is one of the very few who's truly embracing direct mail as a means of lead generation. Check out this latest  episode of the Smells Like Cat Pee Podcast for some amazing tidb...

Shawn Waller started watching the podcast back when he only worked part time as a realtor. Years later he's one of the newest members of the illustrious Team Serhant. No one understands how important social media can be to your business quite like Shawn does, so this week we break down the need to be seen, what brokers can do for their agents, and mentoring a new generation of realtors. Check it o...

This podcast I had the absolute honor to sit down with one of the best in the business, the one and only Kevin Leatherman. We dive into what it means to have too many referrals to handle, how technology is progressing the real estate industry, and how every person can be a lead. Don't miss this one! Sell your house, land or commercial property on:  https://handsomehomebuyer.com/ Follow us on:...

The LIBOR 20 Under 40 series is winding down, but we still got a few incredible agents to go. Today's guest is Avinash Dilchand (AKA Gooba) who has one of the most fascinating success stories I've heard so far. Starting out as a scientist researching cancer, Avinash gradually made his way into the real estate realm as not only an agent but also an investor. Now he's achieved some amazing success w...

Next up on the LIBOR 20 Under 40 circuit is none other than the man himself, James Hogan. Not only is his story of starting with nothing inspiring, but his methodology is genius. Find out how James gets things done, and how he went from sleeping on a couch in a basement to being one of Long Island's most successful luxury realtors! Sell your house, land or commercial property on:  https://han...

Today in the Smells Like Cat Pee Podcast studio we got Rob Lorenzo, a recipient of the LIBOR 20 under 40 award for his achievements in selling residential real estate on Long Island, and that's completely unrelated to his countless achievements in selling commercial real estate. While they both involve selling property, the similarities of commercial and residential real estate just abound end rig...

The LIBOR 20 Under 40 Series continues this week with Zach Mazor of the Maria Babaev Team at Douglas Elliman. At only 28 years old, Zach has made a seamless transition from photographing rappers and other musicians on stage at a wide variety of concerts and festivals into the world of luxury real estate. While Zach hopes to someday use the A-List connections he's established to broker a real estat...

My guest on this week's Smells Like Cat Pee Podcast is none other than Justin Soriano, the youngest winner of LIBOR's Top 20 Under 40 at only 24. As if that isn't accomplishment enough, Justin was the first official member of the O'Neil Team, Long Island's hottest team of real estate agents. On top of all that, Justin has also put on several high-profile charity events, raising tens if not hundred...

The LIBOR 20 Under 40 Series is back in full swing! This week we got the absolutely incredible Katherine Azeez, who uses social media better than almost anybody I've ever met, getting roughly 90% of her deals off Instagram resulting in selling $10 million in volume, all during a pandemic. It's no clearly no surprise that that Katherine made the 20 under 40 list, with her lovely personality and new...

This week we're taking a break from our LIBOR 20 Under 40 Series to sit down with the ever enigmatic international man-of-mystery: Ben Lavender. He also happens to be New York's favorite British mortgage broker. Ben has achieved incredible success as a mortgage broker, thanks in part to his amazing social media presence. His story of first moving the United States as a teenager is deeply fascinati...

Once again I sat down to interview a finalist for LIBOR's 20 Under 40 rising stars in real estate, this time with Kristin Sievert, who uses here extensive experience in the hospitality industry to create a welcoming experience for clients that generates endless referrals and keeps people coming back. Like with all the 20 Under 40 finalists, there's so much to learn from Kristin, so check out this...