In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Bruce Elia, one of the most respected and powerful leaders in New Jersey real estate.
Bruce is the driving force behind a massive Keller Williams organization with 300+ agents, while simultaneously working on large-scale commercial real estate deals and multiple vertically integrated businesses that fuel long-term growth and stability.

But this conversation goes far beyond real estate.
Bruce opens up about growing up with a father who played in the NFL, what it was like having a privileged and successful childhood, and how unexpected family drama created distance during pivotal years. He shares the emotional and professional journey that eventually led to reconciliation, rebuilding trust, and ultimately bringing his entire family back together to work side by side at the same real estate agency.

In this episode, we cover
• Building and leading a 300+ agent real estate organization
• Scaling through vertical integration and commercial deals
• The difference between top producers and true real estate operators
• How family conflict shaped his leadership and resilience
• Reuniting as a family and building a business together
• Long-term thinking in real estate and entrepreneurship
This is a raw, insightful conversation about legacy, leadership, family, and building something that lasts.

If you’re an agent, broker, investor, or entrepreneur looking to scale beyond transactions and into real ownership, this episode is a must-watch.

Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!