In this episode of High-End Fellas, Dan Green talks with Brett Chotkevys — a developer and operator who went from flipping 200+ homes to pioneering 10,000 sq. ft. luxury assisted-living mansions. Brett breaks down how he and his wife built a high-end, memory-care model that delivers boutique hospitality, private-room living, and industry-leading margins. They dig into new-construction design, SBA financing, JV structures, operations, cashflow, licensing hurdles, and how he scaled the model into 19 states. If you’re a builder, investor, or entrepreneur looking for the next big opportunity in real estate and care, this episode is a blueprint.

🎧 Hosted by: Dan Green

🎙 Featuring: Brett Chotkevys – Developer, Operator & Founder of the Assisted-Living Mansion Model

About Brett Chotkevys: Brett is a visionary developer who transitioned from high-volume flipping in Southern California to building high-end, single-story assisted-living mansions with private suites, chefs, libraries, and memory-care design. With projects in multiple states and a proven operations system, he teaches partners nationwide how to replicate the model through JV ventures, training, and systems built from the ground up.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Brett scaled from flipping homes to building 10,000 sq. ft. luxury care mansions

✔️ Why memory care + boutique residential design is the future of senior living

✔️ SBA financing breakdown (including 85% funding + pari-passu structure)

✔️ Building operations in-house for maximum cashflow

✔️ How to evaluate land, zoning, and licensing for assisted living

✔️ Deal structure: JV partnerships, investor capital, and return expectations

✔️ Unit economics: pricing, occupancy, and $500K+ annual net per mansion

✔️ How Brett expanded into 19 states without franchising

✔️ Designing for dignity, privacy, beauty & top-tier care

✔️ The roadmap to getting started in the assisted-living mansion model

💼 Connect with Brett Chotkevys:

🌎 Website → https://assistedlivingmansion.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/brett.chotkevys

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-chotkevys-13a217293/

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🌐 Website → https://builtblackbriar.com/

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In this episode of High-End Fellas, host Dan Green speaks with Valery Augustin, the visionary architect behind DNA Architecture + Design. From sketching portraits as a child to designing timeless buildings, Valery shares how creativity, culture, and collaboration shape his architectural philosophy. The discussion dives deep into what defines high-end living, the value of adaptive reuse, and how intention transforms design into legacy.

🎧 Hosted by: Dan Green

🎤 Featuring: Valery Augustin – Architect, Educator, and Design Visionary

Valery Augustin, AIA is the founding principal of DNA Architecture + Design, Inc. in Los Angeles, California, and an Associate Professor of Practice at the USC School of Architecture. He holds a Master of Architecture from UCLA and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami. Valery’s diverse portfolio includes museums, airports, art galleries, hospitality, multifamily housing, and private residences, with work exhibited at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. and featured in Architectural Digest.

💡 Key Takeaways:

✔️ Valery’s evolution from artist to architect

✔️ The meaning of true luxury and living beautifully

✔️ Insights into the creative collaboration between architects and builders

✔️ The importance of adaptive reuse in sustainable design

✔️ How great architecture preserves stories and builds legacies

Valery Augustin, AIA is the founding principal of DNA Architecture + Design, Inc. in Los Angeles, California, and an Associate Professor of Practice at the USC School of Architecture. He holds a Master of Architecture from UCLA and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami. Valery’s diverse portfolio includes museums, airports, art galleries, hospitality, multifamily housing, and private residences, with work exhibited at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. and featured in Architectural Digest.

🎙 Follow Valery Augustine:

🌐 Website → https://www.dnaoffice.net/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/augustin.valery

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In this episode of High-End Fellas, Dan Green talks to Adam Senn, a key figure in fashion, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Adam takes us through his journey from Texas to global fashion brands, including Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton, and more. He shares how he transitioned into real estate, his passion for design, and how he manages to juggle multiple industries. Get an inside look at how branding and storytelling in both fashion and real estate create memorable experiences.

🎧 Hosted by: Dan Green

🎤 Featuring: Adam Senn – Fashion Icon, Real Estate Entrepreneur, and Creative Visionary

💡 Key Takeaways:

✔️ Adam’s transition from Texas to a global fashion career

✔️ The importance of storytelling in both fashion and real estate

✔️ Insights on managing multiple industries and staying innovative

✔️ How Adam’s approach to luxury real estate combines his passion for design

✔️ The journey of transitioning from modeling to entrepreneurship

🎙 Follow Adam Senn:

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-senn-2b667419b

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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, Dan Green interviews Martha Huk, founder and CEO of Hedge, Ford & Berkeley, to uncover the secrets of high-end craftsmanship and luxury construction. Martha shares her engineering background, entrepreneurial journey, and insights into the design-build process. Topics include cost management, modern architectural design, client experience, subcontractor management, value engineering, and how technology is shaping the future of construction.

🎧 Hosted by: Dan Green

🎙 Featuring: Martha Huk – Founder & CEO, Hedge, Ford & Berkeley

Martha Huk is the Founder and CEO of Hedgeford & Berkley, a luxury design-build firm known for its bold, high-performance residential and commercial spaces. With a background in mechanical engineering and experience in the automotive industry, Martha brings a unique, precision-driven approach to construction and design. Under her leadership, Hedgeford & Berkley has become synonymous with craftsmanship, innovation, and elevated living. She is passionate about redefining standards in the building industry and empowering clients to invest in spaces that reflect both function and beauty.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Engineering principles applied to luxury construction

✔️ Motivating teams through a progressive company culture

✔️ Preventing costly errors with documentation and communication

✔️ Quality execution as the cornerstone of high-end projects

✔️ Delivering outstanding client experiences

✔️ Optimizing subcontractor relationships

✔️ Using value engineering to control costs without compromising quality

✔️ Adopting technology for efficient project delivery

✔️ Prefabrication and modular design as the future of construction

✔️ Enjoying the construction journey for both clients and builders

📇 Connect with Martha Huk:

🌎 Website → https://www.hedgefordandberkley.com/

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

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

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🌐 Website → https://builtblackbriar.com/

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In this episode of High-End Fellas, Dan Green talks to Adam Senn, a key figure in fashion, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Adam takes us through his journey from Texas to global fashion brands, including Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton, and more. He shares how he transitioned into real estate, his passion for design, and how he manages to juggle multiple industries. Get an inside look at how branding and storytelling in both fashion and real estate create memorable experiences.

🎧 Hosted by: Dan Green

🎤 Featuring: Adam Senn – Fashion Icon, Real Estate Entrepreneur, and Creative Visionary

💡 Key Takeaways:

✔️ Adam’s transition from Texas to a global fashion career

✔️ The importance of storytelling in both fashion and real estate

✔️ Insights on managing multiple industries and staying innovative

✔️ How Adam’s approach to luxury real estate combines his passion for design

✔️ The journey of transitioning from modeling to entrepreneurship

🎙 Follow Adam Senn:

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-senn-2b667419b

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

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

🌐 Website → https://builtblackbriar.com/

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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:

📘 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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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/

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📷 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/

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🔗 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:

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

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

🌐 Website → https://builtblackbriar.com/

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