What's it really like to live life at the top of LA real estate? 🏡💼 Join hosts Jennifer Cataldo and Britney Semler as they sit down with Jay Luchs — luxury realtor, investor, and all-around force in fashion, art, and real estate — for a raw, funny, and inspiring conversation about success, burnout, and the energy it takes to stay on top.

Jay opens up about his signature work ethic, how he stays grounded in a high-stakes industry, and what it means to redefine success beyond the next deal. Expect plenty of laughs, insight, and a few surprises from one of LA's most recognizable agents.

✨ In this episode:

• How Jay balances intensity and intuition in business

• The art of connection in luxury real estate

• Staying authentic in a world obsessed with image

• The power of energy, discipline, and genuine relationships

Episode Timestamps

0:00 – Intro 0:36 – The brand that's killing it right now 2:30 – Routine, discovery & staying relevant 3:10 – The business of "cool" 7:20 – Building the Jay Luchs brand 10:20 – The deal that changed everything 13:00 – LVMH, Louis Vuitton & the Beverly Hills evolution 18:00 – A love letter to Los Angeles 20:20 – Food talk 24:20 – The Malibu fires & comeback 28:00 – Cross Creek Ranch Malibu 36:30 – California Incline the brand 43:10 – Celebrities, Call Her Daddy & organic success 45:30 – Jay's L.A. essentials 46:00 – Best business advice ever given 48:30 – The power of luck, love & longevity 49:45 – Acting roots & lessons from Taylor Sheridan 52:10 – Hollywood memories 54:00 – Rapid-fire round 57:20 – Favorite escapes & guilty pleasures

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Restaurants & Food Mentioned

• Lily's Malibu – iconic local spot known for its breakfast burritos

• Dan Tana's – classic old-school Italian restaurant in West Hollywood

• Craig's – celeb-favorite dinner destination in West Hollywood

• In-N-Out Burger – Jay's go-to landing meal after trips

• Reddi Chick (Brentwood Country Mart) – beloved casual chicken stand

• Pura Vida (Miami) – lifestyle café expanding with an LA vibe ✱

• Clark's Oyster Bar – opening soon at Cross Creek Ranch Malibu

• Madeo – famed Italian restaurant (potential Malibu tenant)

• Breadhead – LA-based bakery concept coming to Malibu

• Malibu Kitchen – longtime local favorite returning after the fires

• Cha Cha Matcha (mentioned as "Chitchat Coffee & Matcha") – for matcha lattes & coffee culture

• Wally's – upscale restaurant and wine bar coming to Malibu

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