What does it take to build a successful career that lasts nearly four decades? In this episode of the NY Professional Spotlight Podcast, Roman Kirzhner sits down with retired oral and maxillofacial surgeon Barry Bass to discuss the mindset, discipline, and generosity that helped him grow a thriving practice while making a lasting impact on his community.

Barry shares how his career took an unexpected turn from scientific research into dentistry and oral surgery, leading to 37 years in private practice across Long Island. Rather than focusing solely on technical skills, he explains why creating memorable patient experiences, building genuine professional relationships, and always giving more than expected became the foundation of his success.

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In this episode, Dave Dubeau sits down with multifamily real estate investor Roman Kirzhner, principal at Veles Holdings and host of the New York Professional Spotlight Show. Roman shares how he transitioned from single-family investing to apartment buildings and explains why multifamily properties offer greater scalability, stability, and long-term wealth-building opportunities.

Roman discusses the criteria his team uses when evaluating apartment building acquisitions, including market selection, neighborhood quality, property age, and financial performance. He explains why strong cash flow from day one is essential and how protecting investor capital remains at the center of every decision they make.

The conversation also explores Roman's successful 22-unit property in Texarkana, Texas, where a creative blend of traditional rentals and Airbnb units has significantly boosted cash flow and investor returns. Along the way, Roman shares lessons learned from years of investing, the importance of due diligence, and how transparency helps build lasting relationships with investors.

Whether you're interested in multifamily investing, passive income, or scaling a real estate portfolio, this episode offers practical insights from an experienced operator.

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NY Professional Spotlight is the show where host Roman Kirzhner sits down with accomplished professionals from across New York to uncover the stories, strategies, and expertise behind their success.

From doctors and lawyers to engineers, financial professionals, business owners, and industry leaders, each episode features candid conversations about career growth, leadership, business, investing, overcoming challenges, and building a lasting legacy.

Whether you're a professional looking to elevate your career, a business owner seeking new insights, or someone who enjoys learning from successful people, NY Professional Spotlight delivers practical wisdom and real-world experience from some of New York's most accomplished professionals.

Success. Strategy. Legacy.