The Real Build

In this episode of the Real build, I sat down with a new up and coming builder, Johnny Le.  I wanted to have Johnny on my podcast because I wanted to get the perspective from a new up and coming builder and the challenges that he has faced starting a construction company.   Johnny Comes from a family of 8 children.  Growing up, they were all taught to work hard.  They were all...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to sit down with Darius Barrett.  I was looking forward to having Darius on because we both have the same mindset: we want to be the best at everything we do.  We are both on a mission to level up, but also help people along the way.   Darius started as a mechanical engineer for a major corporation, and as he got deeper into c...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Kevin Amaral.  Kevin is an electrical contractor in Roseville, California.  Kevin and I talked about everything to do with electrical.  We discussed topics like how to properly install electrical, energy efficiency, how to hire the right electrical contractor, and so much more.   Kevin has personally had many ups and downs in b...

Happy fathers day to all of the dads that are out there.  In This Episode of The Real Build, I wanted to talk about how much of an impact my dad has had on my life.  My dad is my biggest role model.  He is my biggest mentor.  He has always been there for me throughout my life during both good and bad times.  My dad has shown me how to be a dad to my future children.  ...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Derrick Gregory.  Derrick got his Real Estate License at the young age of 18 and has had over 500+ transactions since 2007.  He has done it all from working with seasoned investors, first-time home-buyers to REO Companies. He offers one-of-a-kind marketing to sellers with customized and personal virtual tours, extensive internet marketin...

In this episode of The Real Build, I had a great conversation with an award-winning Houston, Texas custom-home builder and remodeler- Brandon Lynch. I wanted to do this episode differently with Brandon. Instead of going through general questions as I have with other builders in the past, I wanted to have a conversation about how we can do better for our customers as builders. I wanted to dive deep...

In this episode of The Real Build, I had on feng shui specialist and top Interior designer Rania Yacoub with Owner of Design By Rania.   Rania has been practicing design for celebrities like Jay-Z, P Diddy, Melania Trump, Woopy Goldberg, other high-profile clients, and people worldwide for over 17 years.  Rania and I discussed topics like design trends, delivering the wow factor, what is...

In this episode of The Real Build, I enjoyed speaking with Andrew Gordan of Reliable Claims Adjusting.  Andrew is a public adjuster and assists many people throughout Florida with insurance claims.  His goal is to make sure clients receive all the money they deserve from their insurance carrier. Let's face it- when making a claim with the insurance company, it is always hard to get the m...

In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to talk about a subject I am passionate about, which is- why do we defend success? People have said to me "it must be nice, you're lucky, you're rich, your dad gave you everything.."  But am I lucky? Or am I lucky to be born with parents that taught me how to get ahead? I have worked my whole life.  If I wanted something, I worked. I spent my u...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got the privilege of interviewing an amazing husband and wife renovation duo- Emily and Ryan Pahler.  If you haven't heard of them, I have no doubt you will in the future. Over the last ten years, they have served over 800 clients online & in-person. Emily and Ryan started remodeling & managing rental units after college, & it cumulated into re...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Maria Camila Betancur.  Maria tells her incredible story of coming to the U.S. as an immigrant, working hard at a young age to support her family, and then finding her passion for real estate at a very young age.   In her first full year in Real Estate, Maria was fortunate to close one of her first million-dollar deals where she represen...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Josh Marzucco.  Josh and I have known each other for a while now.  We both got our real estate licenses around the same time.  After a lot of success selling real estate, Josh decided he wanted to start his own real estate brokerage.  He knew that he could do it better than a lot of the current brokerages out there.  Josh...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to talk remodeling with Jason Avery of Avery Construction.  Before the Coronavirus, many people were in the process or getting ready to remodel their homes.  Now that more people have been stuck in their homes, they are noticing it is time to upgrade and change things.  Before you move forward, you need to know what to look fo...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Ed Stulak.  Ed Stulak is an NJ licensed realtor & social media shark. He is an up and coming personal brand to continuously watch. In 2013 after an ice hockey injury, Ed received his wake up call and pushed a massive presence in the world of social media. Ed has earned several acclaimed titles in the industry, such as; Creative Director,...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to sit down with Teo Bogdan.  Teo is with Platinum Properties, where he does a variety of real estate-related transactions like fix and flips, rentals, buys and sell distressed properties, and multi-family investing.  I was excited to have Teo on because real estate investing is so crucial to building financial success. Teo and I d...

In this episode of The Real Build, I had the opportunity to sit down with Anya Chrisanthon.  Anya is a real estate professional with the Gary Mercer Group of Keller Williams Realty.  She specializes in new construction sales, where she was one of the top sales professionals in her area. Anya is an immigrant with an unbelievable story and is the definition of someone living the American d...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Shawn Yesner, owner of Yesner Law.  Shawn and I discussed real estate and construction law and what people need to look for, whether they are purchasing property, building a new home, or dealing with a potential loss of property.  We also talked about real estate investing and what investors need to do to protect themselves. Before start...

In this episode of The Real Build, In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to talk about why we recently won the Parade of Homes Merit award for the 2.5 - 3 million price range.  This award meant a lot to us because of all the hard work that was put into our model home at 445 North Barfield Drive in Marco Island, Florida.  There were a lot of late nights spent making the home perfect...

Have you ever thought about building a brand?  It is essential as an entrepreneur and person to establish your personal brand, and it is just as crucial to protect it.  Most people that build quality brands for their business don't ever think to protect it.  Erica DiAngelo is a business law attorney that specializes in Trademark registration and consulting, intellectual property, ne...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to chat with Cole McCarter.  Cole is a real estate agent with Ohlig Group Realty in Dallas, Texas.  We talked about all things within the real estate industry.  But most importantly, we discussed what a new real estate agent should do to have success in a crowded sales industry.  There are so many real estate agents, and...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got to talk with David Belman, owner of Belman Homes in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  David worked in many phases of construction before becoming a new construction salesperson, then owning his real estate, land development, & home building companies. He has a passion for building homes, giving back to the community through Operation Finally Home, and being an...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with smart home technology guru Adam Justice.  Adam is CEO of Grid Connect, a manufacturer and distributor of networking products and wireless sensors. He is responsible for developing the vision for the ConnectSense consumer product line, a group of wireless products steeped in the technology of the Internet of Things.  Adam is an expert on...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Quinten Lovejoy with Crane Insurance Agency.  Quinten specializes in commercial insurance, general liability, property, work compensation, group health, and life and disability insurance.  He is a very active member of his community. Quinten and I dove deeper into commercial insurance and what people need to look for when getting insuran...

In this episode, I wanted to point out things that people need to look for before building a new home.  I recently took potential clients around to other builder's model homes in my area.  It was a learning experience for me because I got to see what my competition is doing and not doing.  It drove me crazy to see some of the corners that were cut in the luxury homes I was showing....

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with my friend Ahmed Seirafi.  He is a 2nd generation business owner with his family’s commercial development company and commercial real estate broker. Ahmed specializes in the acquisition, development, and management of commercial investment properties, specializing in multi-family residential and commercial retail properties.  His company’...