The Agent Brew

What does a former competitive ballroom dancer know about Brooklyn real estate? A lot, it turns out. On this episode of Agent Brew, Host Eric Zollinger sits down with James Fierro Jr. of Compass. He moved to New York from Buffalo not knowing many people, started in real estate in 2012, and now leads a five-person team whose production has doubled every year (perhaps even triple for 2026!) A few mo...

From the crossroads of the world in Times Square, welcome to Agent Brew, the podcast that percolates real estate insights. This episode's guest, Marc Lawrence, the KING of CONNECTIONS, is co-founder of the New York office of World Wide Land Transfer. He started out as a real estate attorney, became an agent at the Corcoran Group, worked as a sales manager and then built a title insurance busin...

Season 3 of Agent Brew hosted by Eric Zollinger opens with a true industry legend: Susan Greenfield, licensed associate real estate broker at Brown Harris Stevens — licensed to sell real estate since 1972, and 53 years later, still closing deals. In this episode, host Eric Zollinger traces Susan's path from selling homes in Monmouth County, NJ, to leading 480 real estate company acquisitions f...

To close out Season 2, Agent Brew sits down with Patrick Southern, a licensed real estate associate in New Jersey with over 20 years of experience and more than 3,000 closed transactions. Last year alone, Patrick took 376 contracts — nearly a house a day — while running one of the leanest teams in the business. In this episode, Patrick shares: * His "Southern Standard": modern tools pair...

Top NYC producers Kirk Eckenrode and Trevor Connolly of the CE Group (Howard Hanna New York City, formerly Elegran) join Agent Brew to talk about building a top-producing team across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens — and how they use AI to run their business more efficiently. In this episode, they cover:00:00 – Welcome and introductions 01:15 – The CE Group's elevator pitch: 30+ combined years...

This week on Agent Brew, host Eric Zollinger of RLTYco sits down with Danielle Sevier — licensed associate real estate broker at Compass, founder of the Sevier Team, and one of NYC's most thoughtful agents. Danielle's path to real estate is unlike anyone else's: stay-at-home mom → photographer → storefront agent → Raphael De Niro team → team founder. No backup plan. No money in the ban...

Jude got into medical school, but she chose real estate instead. Twenty years later, she's one of the most trusted names in the Short Hills market — with a tight, mighty team and a business built almost entirely on referrals. In this episode of Agent Brew, host Eric Zollinger sits down with Judith Daniels, team leader of the Judith Daniels Team at Prominent Properties Sotheby's Internation...

In this episode of Agent Brew, host Eric Zollinger sits down with Nadia Bartolucci of Douglas Elliman — Brooklyn's go-to broker for brownstones, new development, and everything in between. Nadia shares how she walked away from a Wall Street bonus to start in real estate right as the market collapsed in 2008, why she became the ""Queen of Brooklyn"" almost by accident, and t...

In this episode of Agent Brew Executive Sessions, host Eric Zollinger of RLTYco sits down with Kevelyn Guzman, Regional Vice President of Coldwell Banker Warburg, for a candid conversation about leadership, legacy, and what it takes to grow a New York City brokerage in a constantly shifting industry. Kevelyn started her career on Wall Street at a hedge fund before joining Warburg at 25 — and 19 ye...

In this episode of Agent Brew Executive Sessions , Eric Zollinger sits down with Daniel Shamooil , broker-owner of Voro Real Estate , to break down how he built a 100% commission brokerage from scratch—and scaled it into a 1,300+ agent platform operating across multiple states. Daniel shares his origin story (starting in NYC rentals at 19), the hard lessons from losing his first brokerage during t...

Building a Global Real Estate Brand One Relationship at a TimeFour languages. Three continents. One unstoppable broker. In this episode of Agent Brew, host Eric Zollinger sits down with Marion Miner, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker at Serhant, to unpack one of the most fascinating and internationally woven careers in New York City real estate. From her roots as a translator-interpreter in Mu...

He started by answering a random email about a rental in Washington Heights. Seven years later, he's leading a 10-agent team, running marathons in Paris, and building financial systems in Notion that most brokerages don't even know exist. In this episode of Agent Brew, host Eric Zollinger sits down with Thomas Hollingsworth — Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker at Compass, Certified Nego...

In this episode of Agent Brew, host Eric Zollinger sits down with Chris Whitley, our first agent from REMAX. He is an associate from REMAX on the Coast based on Alabama's beautiful Gulf Coast. Chris specializes in beachfront condos and beach houses across the 25-mile stretch of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Now in his third year of real estate, Chris shares his unconventional journey from work...

Luke spent 12 years traveling the world — snowboarding, working on boats, living season to season with no plan and no apologies. Then at 31, a friend handed him a listing and everything changed. In this episode of Agent Brew, host Eric Zollinger sits down with Luke Whittle, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker at Howard Hanna NYC. Luke is one of the most genuine and charming people you will meet....

In this episode of Agent Brew, Eric Zollinger sits down with Linette Semino, founder of the Semino Team at Compass and a licensed associate real estate broker with 21 years in the industry. Linette's journey is one for the books. After graduating from hotel management school, she began her career at the new Ritz-Carlton condominium in Battery Park, where she fell in love with real estate. She...

From Miami Beach to New York City — Heather Domi has never played it safe, and it's paid off. In this episode of Agent Brew, host Eric Zollinger sits down with Heather Domi, one of the most respected names in luxury real estate across New York and South Florida. Now back at Douglas Elliman after an 11-year hiatus, Heather opens up about what brought her back, what keeps her building, and why h...

In this episode of Agent Brew Executive Sessions , we sit down with Jason Haber —President of NYRAC , co-founder of the American Real Estate Association (ARA) , a member of REBNY’s Board of Governors , and a licensed NYC broker at Compass —for a candid conversation about the state of the industry and where it’s headed. Jason breaks down why professionalism in real estate has come under fire, how l...

What happens when you sit down with the attorney who handled your very first real estate deal — over 25 years ago? You get one of the most honest, warm, and wisdom-packed conversations host we've ever had on the show. Host Eric Zollinger had the privilege of welcoming Bruce Cohen of Cohen & Frankel to our Times Square studio — a true legend in NYC residential real estate law, and someone w...

From the heart of Times Square, Agent Brew sits down with Hilah Hadaway Williams (Douglas Elliman, Brooklyn) — a lifelong real estate pro who grew up in a real estate family, moved to NYC in the 90s, and built a career around integrity, hustle, and fighting for the underdog. Hilah shares how she leverages social media (shoutout to her “ Broker Hustle ” videos), how AI is changing the day-to-day, a...

In this Agent Brew: Executive Sessions , Eric Zollinger sits down with Michael Scarafile , President & CEO of Carolina One Real Estate (South Carolina’s largest brokerage), to break down what broker-owners and agents are really facing in today’s market. Michael shares how Carolina One drives agent engagement through in-person culture, the 90-day Launch Program that helped new agents perform 4....

In this episode of Agent Brew , Eric Zeilinger sits down with longtime friend and NYC real estate powerhouse Steven Cohen , head of the Steven Cohen Team at The Corcoran Group . Steven breaks down what it really takes to grow a team, why consistent content actually sells homes, and the mindset shifts that helped him level up; especially one simple change: stop asking “why” and start asking “how.”...

In the latest episode of Agent Brew Executive Sessions, host Eric Zollinger sits down with Stephen Larkin, Chief Communications Officer at Douglas Elliman, to go behind the curtain on the PR and communications engine that helps luxury agents win listings, build brands, and stay top-of-mind in a crowded market. From Stephen’s journalism roots to the strategies that land meaningful press (and avoid...

In the dynamic world of real estate, finding a partner who truly understands your needs can make all the difference. In the latest episode of Agent Brew, Eric Zollinger sits down with industry leader Lisa R. Simonsen, a top-ranking associate broker at Brown Harris Stevens with over $2 billion in sales with a team licensed in New York, California, and Florida. Their conversation reveals valuable in...

Growth, Innovation, and the Art of the Pivot. What does it take to scale a real estate powerhouse in the world’s most competitive market? In this episode of Agent Brew Executive Sessions, host Eric Zollinger sits down with Michael Rossi, Executive President of Howard Hanna NYC. From his early days in hedge funds to navigating the 2008 financial crisis by launching Elegran Real Estate, Michael shar...

Most real estate agents face chaos, but few know how to turn turmoil into triumph. This week on Agent Brew, host Eric Zollinger @ericznyc welcomes Kellee Buehler, an NYC broker at @Compass with 20+ years of experience. Kellee shares the jaw-dropping stories that nearly derailed her career—and how she stayed calm, professional, and ultimately successful. From chaos at closings involving guns and fi...