In this episode of High-End Fellas, Matt interviews Andrew Manning, a renowned luxury real estate professional based in Sherman Oaks. With a career spanning over four decades and more than $2.5 billion in transactions, Andrew shares his insights into the high-end market, client relationships, and the importance of providing exceptional service. From his early days in the business to handling multi-million dollar transactions, Andrew provides valuable lessons for anyone interested in succeeding in luxury real estate.

🎧 Hosted by: Dan Green

🎙 Featuring: Andrew Manning – Real Estate Professional

Andrew James Manning is one of Los Angeles' most respected luxury real estate professionals, with over $2.5 billion in closed transactions and nearly four decades of experience. Based in Sherman Oaks and affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Andrew consistently ranks in the top 100 agents nationwide. A founding member of the company's Luxury Property Division, he specializes in premium properties throughout the San Fernando Valley and the Mulholland Corridor. Known for his unmatched market expertise, powerful referral network, and reputation for integrity, Andrew blends professionalism with a personal touch that turns clients into lifelong advocates.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ The foundation of building a luxury real estate career

✔️ How to effectively negotiate in the high-end market

✔️ Why relationship-building and exceptional service are essential for repeat business

✔️ The importance of professional integrity in high-end transactions

✔️ Andrew’s best client stories and how they shaped his career

✔️ A look at the future of the luxury real estate market in LA

📇 Connect with Andrew Manning:

🌎 Website → http://www.andrewmanning.com/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andrewmanningre

🎙 Follow Dan Green:

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🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-green-43391010

🌐 Website → https://builtblackbriar.com/

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In this episode of High-End Fellas, Ryan Bruen of Coldwell Banker shares his insights into New Jersey’s luxury real estate market. Ryan talks about how the high-end real estate industry has evolved, how buyers’ demands have shifted towards lifestyle and wellness, and how craftsmanship is key to making these homes truly special. From open houses to the cost of building high-end homes, they cover it all!

🎧 Host: Dan Green

🎙 Guest: Ryan Bruen – Real Estate Agent at Coldwell Banker

Ryan Bruen is a leading real estate expert and top-performing agent with The Bruen Team at Coldwell Banker in Morristown, New Jersey. With extensive expertise in housing trends, home construction, digital marketing, consumer behavior, and project management, Ryan brings a unique analytical perspective to real estate, backed by his dual degree in Accounting and Marketing from Northeastern University and his background as a Certified Public Accountant.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ High-end buyers' focus on lifestyle and wellness

✔️ The evolving role of open houses in real estate

✔️ The high cost of building luxury homes in New Jersey

✔️ Trends in air quality and health-conscious living

✔️ How construction trends are shaping luxury homes today

🎙 Connect with Ryan Bruen:

🌐 Website → https://www.bruenrealestate.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/bruenrealestategroup/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bruenrealestate/

🎙 Follow Dan Green:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/blackbriardevelopment/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/blackbriardevelopment/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-green-43391010

🌐 Website → https://builtblackbriar.com/

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Join host Dan Green as he sits down with Michael Bell—Pasadena broker with 32 years of experience, 600+ sales worth nearly $500M, and WSJ #3 bestselling author of Seller Mistakes. Mike shares candid, data-driven advice for sellers, from the hidden dangers of open houses to pricing strategies, staging, and California’s market challenges.

🎙 Featuring: Michael Bell – Top 0.3% Sotheby’s Agent, Author, Instructor

Michael B. Bell – Michael is a California-licensed real estate broker based in Pasadena with a 32-year career and over 600 home sales totaling nearly $500 million. He’s ranked in the top 0.3% of all Sotheby’s International Realty agents and top 0.1% nationally, with an average sales price of $1.42M. He’s also the Wall Street Journal #3 best-selling author of Seller Mistakes and a part-time instructor at Pasadena City College. Known for cutting through fluff with brutal honesty and tactical advice, Michael brings an elevated yet practical perspective on selling in today’s luxury market.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why open houses can be risky & ineffective

✔️ How photography and staging make or break your listing

✔️ Why price drives results more than marketing fluff

✔️ The fine print: exit clauses in listing contracts

✔️ FSBO pitfalls and why most sellers turn back to agents

✔️ Altadena fire recovery and its impact on the local market

✔️ The truth behind real estate signs and mailers

💼 Connect with Michael Bell:

🌐 Website → https://www.michaelbbell.com/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/linktomichaelbell/

🎙 Follow Dan Green:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/blackbriardevelopment/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/blackbriardevelopment/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-green-43391010

🌐 Website → https://builtblackbriar.com/

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 Join Dan Green in this episode of High-End Fellas as he welcomes Seth Phillips, founder of ADU Gold and a pioneer in accessory dwelling units (ADUs). From managing one of LA’s largest brokerages to flipping homes and spearheading ADU development, Seth brings decades of expertise to the conversation.

He shares how California’s ADU laws—from SB 9 to the brand-new SB 1123—are transforming single-family lots into multi-unit opportunities. Learn how ADUs can create wealth, provide affordable housing, and give first-time buyers a foothold in the market.

🎧 Hosted by: Dan Green

🎙 Featuring: Seth Phillips – Mr. ADU, Founder of ADU Gold

With more than 30 years of experience, Seth offers practical insights for homeowners, investors, and developers looking to maximize their land and take advantage of California’s evolving housing policies.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Seth’s evolution from music to real estate success

✔️ The market crash that sparked his pivot into flipping

✔️ Why ADUs are game changers for housing supply & wealth creation

✔️ The details behind SB 9 & SB 1123

✔️ How to scale a single-family property into multiple units

✔️ Creative financing strategies for ADU builds

✔️ Why ADUs empower first-time homebuyers

Connect with Seth Phillips:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/aducaliforniagold/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethphillips3/

🌐 Website → https://www.adugold.com/

Follow Dan Green:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/blackbriardevelopment/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/blackbriardevelopment/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-green-43391010

🌐 Website → https://builtblackbriar.com

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Join Dan Green in this episode of High-End Fellas as he sits down with Tami Simms, a luxury real estate expert and lead trainer at the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing, to discuss the nuances of high-end real estate. From market insights and trends to the role of data in decision-making, Tami brings over 22 years of experience to the conversation. This episode also dives into the world of high-end construction, what luxury clients are looking for, and how builders can meet their demands.

🎧 Hosted by: Dan Green

🎙 Featuring: Tami Simms – Lead Trainer, Institute of Luxury Home Marketing & Co-host, Estate of Mine Podcast With her extensive experience, Tami is a respected leader in the luxury real estate field, known for her ability to cater to ultra-wealthy clients while navigating the complexities of high-end transactions.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Tami's path to luxury real estate success

✔️ Key data points that can inform smart real estate decisions

✔️ Insights into the Florida luxury market

✔️ Trends in high-end construction and luxury homes

✔️ What affluent buyers want and how to meet their expectations

✔️ How to build luxury homes that stand the test of time

✔️ Creative financing options in the real estate market

Connect with Tami Simms:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/tamisimms

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tami-simms-1057835

🌐 Website → https://www.simmsflorida.com/

🎙 Follow Dan Green:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/blackbriardevelopment/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/blackbriardevelopment/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-green-43391010

🌐 Website → https://builtblackbriar.com/

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Dan Green is joined by Blake Stargel, a luxury real estate agent with Compass, who shares insights into LA’s high-end property market, including tips for new agents and investors. Blake discusses his journey from Omaha to Los Angeles, the challenges of starting in the competitive market, and the current state of the real estate landscape.

Blake also dives into creative financing options like seller financing and sub-2 deals, discusses the impact of inflation on buyers, and how tools like AI and virtual reality are transforming real estate.

🎧 Hosted by: Dan Green – CEO & Founder of Blackbriar Development

🎙 Featuring: Blake Stargel – Luxury real estate agent with Compass specializing in high-end listings and luxury rentals in Los Angeles.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Blake’s path from Nebraska to LA real estate

✔️ The power of mentorship in accelerating success

✔️ Current trends and challenges in the LA real estate market

✔️ Creative financing strategies for sellers and buyers

✔️ How AI and virtual reality are changing real estate

Connect with Blake Stargel:

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/blakestargel/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/BlakeStargelRealEstate/about/?_rdr

🌐 Website  → https://www.compass.com/agents/blake-robert-stargel/

🎙 Follow Dan Green:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/blackbriardevelopment/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/blackbriardevelopment/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-green-43391010

🌐 Website → https://builtblackbriar.com/

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Join Dan Green in this episode of High-End Fellas as he interviews Rod Watson, the founder of District Concierge Real Estate. Rod shares his personal journey from being a professional athlete to becoming a luxury real estate broker. He discusses how trust and relationship-building helped him succeed in working with high-profile clients and how he’s scaling his business. From navigating the LA luxury market to leveraging AI tools and creative finance deals, Rod provides valuable insights on the future of high-end real estate.

🎧 Hosted by: Dan Green

🎙 Featuring: Rod Watson – Founder of District Concierge Real Estate

Key Takeaways:

✔️ How Rod’s athletic background helped him succeed in real estate

✔️ The importance of trust and consistency in luxury real estate

✔️ Challenges in the current high-end real estate market

✔️ Leveraging AI and creative finance deals in real estate

✔️ Navigating the luxury market in Los Angeles

✔️ Providing off-market opportunities and renovation services

✔️ Building lasting relationships with high-net-worth clients

Connect with Rod Watson:

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/rodwatson23

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodwatson

🌐 Website → https://www.distinctconciergere.com/

🎙 Follow Dan Green:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/blackbriardevelopment/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/blackbriardevelopment/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-green-43391010

🌐 Website → https://builtblackbriar.com/

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Join host Dan Green as he talks with Robin Compagno, a top luxury real estate agent with Douglas Elliman in Las Vegas. Robin shares her incredible journey from working in luxury retail to becoming a leading expert in luxury real estate. In this episode, she discusses what it takes to sell high-end properties, including how to prepare homes for the market, effective communication with affluent buyers, and the unique challenges luxury agents face. With decades of experience, Robin also offers insights into the Las Vegas market and how it’s evolving. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, this episode will give you a unique perspective on the world of luxury real estate.

🎧 Hosted by: Dan Green

🎙 Featuring: Robin Compagno – Luxury Real Estate Specialist at Douglas Elliman

Robin Compagno is a distinguished luxury real estate specialist in Las Vegas, currently serving as an equity partner with Douglas Elliman Real Estate's Summerlin office. A top 1% agent in the Las Vegas market, Robin brings extensive expertise and a wealth of experience to her clients. She began her career as Director of Sales & Marketing for Signature Custom Homes, before joining Luxury Homes of Las Vegas in 2006, where she held leadership roles in the leasing division and as their equestrian property specialist.

💡 What You’ll Hear:

✔️ Robin’s path from luxury retail to high-end real estate

✔️ Selling luxury homes: the emotional journey for buyers

✔️ The power of asking the right questions in real estate

✔️ Key strategies for preparing luxury properties for the market

✔️ How to build a strong relationship with affluent clients

✔️ Current trends and shifts in the Las Vegas luxury market

✔️ Using tools and technology to improve client satisfaction and streamline sales

✔️ Creative problem-solving in high-end transactions

Connect with Robin Compagno:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Lasvegaslux/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-compagno-933bb65/

🌐 Website → https://www.elliman.com/agent/robin-compagno/1030305

🎙 Follow Dan Green:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/blackbriardevelopment/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/blackbriardevelopment/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-green-43391010

🌐 Website → https://builtblackbriar.com/

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Join Dan Green as he interviews Julia Körner, a visionary designer and architect, about how 3D printing and digital design are changing the future of luxury craftsmanship. Julia shares her journey from architecture to couture fashion, discussing how she uses digital tools to create groundbreaking designs across industries. Learn about the challenges and exciting opportunities in 3D printing for both fashion and architecture, and discover how sustainability is becoming central to high-end design.

🎧 Hosted by: Dan Green

🎙 Featuring: Julia Körner Julia Körner is an architect and designer with expertise in 3D printing and digital fabrication. Her work spans architecture, fashion, and product design, with a focus on sustainable, innovative, and unique designs. Julia is pushing the boundaries of 3D printing in luxury design, creating works that are as beautiful as they are functional.

💡 Key Takeaways:

✔️ The creative process behind designing with 3D printing

✔️ How digital design is influencing both fashion and architecture

✔️ The environmental benefits of 3D printing in high-end design

✔️ The future of sustainable and customizable luxury products

✔️ Julia's work on 3D printed housing and infrastructure

📇 Connect with Julia Körner:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/koernerjulia

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/koernerjulia/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-koerner-4bbb766/

🌐 Website → https://www.juliakoerner.com/

🎙 Follow Dan Green:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/blackbriardevelopment/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/blackbriardevelopment/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-green-43391010

🌐 Website → https://builtblackbriar.com/

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Matias Baker Masucci, a seasoned luxury real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway, shares his journey from entertainment industry intern to successful Beverly Hills realtor. In this episode of Highend Fellas, Matias talks about his experiences managing luxury properties, dealing with probates and trust sales, and handling the high-end market in Los Angeles. He reflects on his experiences navigating the challenges of the real estate world, especially in the current market, and why perseverance and relationship-building are key in achieving success.

🎧 Hosted by: Dan Green

🎙 Guest: Matias Baker Masucci

Matias Baker Masucci is a Beverly Hills Realtor® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, specializing in luxury estates, probate and trust sales, and international clients. With over 20 years of experience, Matias brings integrity, discretion, and world-class results to every transaction. As the host of The Probate Realtor Show, he educates others on navigating legacy real estate, offering unique insight into an often-overlooked part of the luxury property world. Matias is fluent in Italian and is known for delivering white-glove service in every deal.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ The transition from entertainment to luxury real estate

✔️ Managing luxury properties and dealing with tenants

✔️ How Matias deals with probates, trust sales, and international clients

✔️ The impact of the Palisades fire on high-end properties in LA

✔️ The importance of transparency, integrity, and long-term client relationships

✔️ The current trends in Beverly Hills luxury real estate

✔️ Tips for building strong relationships with clients and contractors

📇 Connect with Matias Baker Masucci

🌐 Website → https://everyla.com/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matiasbroker

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/matiasbakermasucci/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matiasbroker/

🎙 Follow Dan Green:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/blackbriardevelopment/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/blackbriardevelopment/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-green-43391010

🌐 Website → https://builtblackbriar.com/

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