The LEAD with Bess Freedman

In this episode of The LEAD, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman welcomes The Agency founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky for a candid discussion on building a luxury real estate brand from the ground up, staying competitive in a changing market, and why kindness still matters in the business. Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Host:  Bess...

Recorded live at The Real Deal Forum on the MORE Network Stage, this episode of The LEAD features Bess Freedman in conversation with Director of Markets of StreetMatrix , Jonathan Miller to discuss the importance of accurate industry market studies and dangers of private listing networks (PLNs.) All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network...

Recorded live at Inman Connect in the More Network Studio on February 3rd and 4th, this episode of The Lead features Bess Freedman in conversation with NextHome Co-Founder and CEO James Dwiggins for a thoughtful and candid discussion on the forces reshaping residential real estate. From the Compass and Anywhere merger to the implications of private listings, industry consolidation, potential litig...

Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman sits down with eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja for a powerful, candid conversation about the future of real estate; from the truth about private listings to shifting market cycles, affordability, and why transparency remains essential.    Pareja shares his journey from his early days as a top producing broker at Keller Williams to becoming CEO of a global publicly-...

In this can't miss live interview, our  CEO Bess Freedman sits down with top earning BHS agents Lisa Lippman and Warner Lewis to discuss how to find success as a broker in the real estate market, strategies used to build business, and much more. Filmed live at The Real Deal's 2024 Real Estate Forum, as Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...

In this can't miss live interview, our  CEO Bess Freedman sits down with Scott Rechler, CEO and Chairman of RXR Realty. In their insightful discussion, Bess and Scott discuss his career background, the current uncertainty in the real estate market, office to residential real estate conversions, and much more. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Ne...

In this can't miss live interview, our  CEO Bess Freedman  sits down with  Gotham Organization CEO David L. Picket , a leader in the residential development sphere. David discusses with Bess the latest on urban real estate development, commercial market trends, and both challenges and opportunities impacting new development. Other topics covered included sustainability, affordable housing, investm...

In this latest episode, Bess Freedman sits down with a NY Times Best Selling Author of 21 Books, Marketing Strategist, and Entrepreneur Seth Godin as he shares his secrets to success, best practices to separate yourself from the pack, what to expect from AI in the near future and more. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https:...

As part of Fordham Real Estate Institute's ongoing series "Titan Talks," BHS CEO Bess Freedman sat down with U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres to discuss a wide range of topics, from socio-political and economic issues facing New York City, to the stigma surrounding mental health care in the United States. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Netw...

In the first installment of Fordham Real Estate Institute's (REI) new "Titan Talks" series, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman hares an insightful conversation with inaugural guest speaker and founder of The Corcoran Group, Barbara Corcoran. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-...