No Contingencies with Max Nelson

Meir Kroll, a top agent and developer at The Agency, joins Max to talk about how he navigates being a developer as well as an agent, the various options that developers have when financing a project, and what impact fear has on his career. 

Bennet Hirsch, current assistant to top agent, and podcast guest, Erik Lavey, " joins Max to talk about how and why chose to make the switch from the entertainment world to real estate, why he turned down the first job in real estate that he was offered, what he's doing to prepare himself for the jump to becoming a buyer's agent.

Stacy Gottula, agent for 13+ years who listed the "most expensive home ever" in The United States, The "Palazzo di Amore," joins Max to talk about her unexpected career change from a dental hygienist to leading one of the top real estate teams in the world, her recent transition into a solo practice at The Agency, and why she treats every listing, no matter the price point, the same.

Bret Parsons, Agent, Managing Director of the Architectural division at Coldwell Banker in Beverly Hills, and author four books including "Colcord:Home," joins Max to talk about why Bret rarely feels like a realtor, the story behind "Colcord:Home," and the one question Bret asks at every listing appointment.

Paul Lester, one of the founding partners at The Agency, who is consistently a member of the Wall St. Journal's "Top 150 Real Estate Professional's in The United States" list, joins Max to talk about his collaborative style, his artistic approach to open houses, and how he forms personal connections with clients.

Robert Radcliffe, one of the top real estate agents in Los Angeles and author of "180 Degrees" and "12 Simple Steps to Loving Life,"  joins Max to talk about how he completely turned his life around at a young age, his sometimes controversial approach to expired listings, and how the real estate business is similar to a board game.

Mike Leipart, the Managing Partner of New Development at the Agency and The Agency's "secret weapon," joins Max to talk about why you need to know your own strengths and weaknesses, what his unique roll is within The Agency, and why Mike hasn't become a listing agent.

Chris Marquez, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Granite Escrow, joins Max to talk about market trends, dynamics, and the new wave of fraudulent activity in the business.