In this episode of Realizations, host Andrea Gordon sits down with Dave Seymour, star of A&E’s Flipping Boston and founder of Freedom Venture, to explore his transformation from firefighter to real estate investor and educator. Dave shares his journey through financial hardship, his lessons from reality TV, and how collaboration—not competition—defines success in real estate. Discover how education, ethics, and purpose drive his mission to empower others through multifamily investing.

🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon

👤 Guest:🖋 Dave Seymour – CEO & Founder, Freedom Venture Investments

⭐ Guest Bio:Dave Seymour is a retired firefighter turned nationally recognized real estate investor, best known as the star of A&E’s hit series Flipping Boston. Now the CEO of Freedom Venture Investments, Dave specializes in commercial multifamily and ground-up development projects, helping both individual and institutional investors navigate complex transactions. His expertise and insights have been featured on major outlets including CBS, ABC, CNBC, and FOX News. Legacy Alliance is his education outlet showing busy professionals how to master investing for cash flow and equity.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Lessons from Dave’s transition from firefighter to investor

✔️ Behind-the-scenes truth about reality TV real estate

✔️ Why collaboration matters more than competition

✔️ The role of faith and ethics in business success

✔️ Building a purposeful career in multifamily investing

📇 Connect with Dave Seymour:

🌐 Website → https://freedomventure.com/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveseymour343

🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast:

🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

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

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en

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

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In this episode of Realizations, host Andrea Gordon sits down with Melissa Bailey, founder of Fem Veer, to discuss how she empowers women to invest, lead, and build wealth through real estate. From leaving a career in healthcare to growing a thriving team, Melissa shares insights on financial confidence, mindset shifts, and creating opportunities for women to succeed in business and life.

🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon

👤 Guest:🖋 Melissa Bailey – Founder, Fem Veer

⭐ Guest Bio:Melissa Bailey is a top 1% Realtor in Arizona’s East Valley, known for her record-breaking sales and heart-centered approach to business. With over $77 million in career sales, Melissa has navigated every type of market, including selling $27 million in 2024 during the toughest housing market in 35 years.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Empowering women through real estate investing

✔️ Leadership and mentorship lessons

✔️ Building wealth and confidence

✔️ Balancing personal and professional growth

📇 Connect with Melissa Bailey:

🌐 Website → https://themelissabailey.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/mel.bailey.56808

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-bailey-59931a183/

🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast:

🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

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

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en

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

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In this episode of Realizations with Andrea Gordon, host Andrea Gordon sits down with Meir Nemetsky, a Los Angeles–based real estate agent who’s charting his own course in the industry. Meir shares how his unique business model with Power Brokers allows him to work independently while maintaining personal connections and community trust. He discusses the importance of autonomy, local relationships, and serving a close-knit clientele—offering insights into how authenticity and independence can drive long-term real estate success.

🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon

👤 Guest:🖋 Meir Nemetsky – REALTOR®, Power Brokers, Los Angeles

⭐ Guest Bio:

Marc "Meir" Nemetsky is a seasoned real estate agent based in Beverly Hills, California, affiliated with Power Brokers International. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in residential properties across Los Angeles, including areas like Beverlywood, Pico-Robertson, and Beverly Hills. Marc's background in mortgage lending equips him to guide clients through complex financing options, making homeownership more accessible. Known for his personalized approach, he offers comprehensive services from property preparation to closing, ensuring a smooth transaction process.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Independent brokerage models and financial advantages

✔️ The power of local relationships

✔️ Maintaining professional collaboration

✔️ Staying true to your values in real estate

📇 Connect with Meir Nemetsky:

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

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

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

🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast:

🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

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

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en

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

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In this episode of Realizations, host Andrea Gordon sits down with Kurt Byers from New Western, to discuss how his company built one of the largest investment marketplaces in real estate. Kurt shares how New Western connects local agents, investors, and wholesalers to transform distressed homes into valuable assets. They explore flipping trends, investor strategies, and how innovation, education, and compliance are shaping the next generation of property investment.

🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon

👤 Guest:🖋 Kurt Byers – Vice President, New Western

⭐ Guest Bio:

Kurt Byers is the Head of Business Development at New Western, the nation’s largest private real estate investment marketplace and the largest private buyer of residential investment properties in the U.S. With a presence in over 35 markets—including a rapidly expanding footprint in Metro New York—New Western specializes in value-add properties that need renovation, connecting investors with opportunities sourced through a vast network of wholesalers, agents, contractors, and lenders.

With over two decades of experience in marketing and strategic growth, Kurt has played a key role in scaling New Western’s operations and investor base nationwide. Under his leadership, the company has grown significantly, making off-market real estate more accessible to everyday investors.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Building a scalable real estate investment model

✔️ Managing compliance and regulation

✔️ Working with agents and wholesalers

✔️ Trends in flipping and buy-to-rent investments

💼 Connect with Kurt Byers & New Western:

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/newwestern

📺 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/newwestern

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

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

🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast:

🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

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

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en

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

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In this episode of Realizations Podcast with Andrea Gordon, host Andrea Gordon speaks with Gene Trowbridge—attorney, author, and syndication expert—about how real estate investors can pool resources to acquire larger assets. Gene explains the difference between syndications, LLCs, and REITs, and shares valuable insights from his 50+ years in real estate. They discuss investor protections, 1031 exchanges, and why understanding securities laws is essential for professionals and investors alike.

🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon

👤 Guest:🖋 Gene Trowbridge – Founding Partner, Trowbridge Nieh LLP

⭐ Guest Bio:

Gene Trowbridge, Esq., CCIM, combines extensive experience in commercial real estate and law to provide top-tier services. With a background as a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and licensed attorney, Gene is a trusted advisor to investors, developers, and corporations. He has successfully guided clients through a wide range of transactions, from acquisitions to complex lease agreements and real estate litigation, helping them maximize investments and navigate commercial real estate law.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Real estate syndications vs. REITs

✔️ Legal structure and investor compliance

✔️ Understanding 1031 exchanges and DSTs

✔️ Fiduciary responsibilities in syndications

✔️ Lessons from decades in real estate law

📇 Connect with Gene Trowbridge:

🌐 Website → https://www.tnlp.com

🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast:

🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

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

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en

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

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In this episode of Realizations with Andrea Gordon, host Andrea Gordon welcomes Robert Feldman, CEO and co-founder of Wows Insurance. Robert shares his expertise on the state of the insurance industry in California, focusing on the growing importance of fire hardening, the challenges of insurability, and the role of programs like the California Fair Plan. He explains how homeowners and real estate professionals can better prepare, protect their properties, and navigate the evolving insurance landscape.

🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon

👤 Guest:🖋 Robert Feldman – CEO & Co-Founder, Wows Insurance

⭐ Guest Bio:Robert Feldman is the CEO and President of WOWS Insurance Services, specializing in wildfire insurance for high-value homes in high-risk California zones. With over 25 years of experience in hard-to-place homeowner risk markets, he co-founded a protected cell company (PCC) offering stable premiums and transferable policies, addressing gaps left by traditional carriers. Feldman has advised insurance leaders, served on industry task forces, and been featured in the Los Angeles Times, IMPAAKT Magazine, and Captive Intelligence for his innovative approach to fire insurance.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Fire hardening and its role in insurability

✔️ Challenges with the California Fair Plan

✔️ How AI streamlines risk modeling and underwriting

✔️ Transferable insurance policies in real estate

✔️ Action steps for homeowners and real estate professionals

📇 Connect with Robert Feldman:

🌎 Website → https://wowsinsurance.com/

📘 Facebook → https://lnk.ink/z4Dns

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/wows-insurance-services/

🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast:

🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

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

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en

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

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In this episode of Realizations with Andrea Gordon, Andrea speaks with top real estate leader Amy Stockberger about building a business model that extends far beyond transactions. Amy shares how she developed systems to create lifetime client value, monetize vendor partnerships, and leverage technology to help agents build referable, scalable, and sellable businesses. She also explains how her legacy plan provides exiting agents with a way to monetize their book of business while ensuring clients continue to receive transformational service.

🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon

👤 Guest:🖋 Amy Stockberger – Real Estate Broker, Team Leader & Founder of Lifetime Home Support

⭐ Guest Bio:Amy Stockberger is the founder of Amy Stockberger Real Estate and the visionary behind the Lifetime Home Support™ model. She leads South Dakota’s top-producing team with a service-first philosophy: “Serve, Serve, Serve, Sell.” Amy is on a mission to transform the real estate industry by empowering agents to become Servepreneurs—professionals who build legacy-driven, scalable businesses that deliver exceptional client experiences and long-term financial freedom.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Transforming from transactional to transformational service

✔️ The importance of exit strategies for aging agents

✔️ Using AI to uncover hidden client opportunities

✔️ Building referral networks & vendor partnerships

✔️ Why authenticity creates lifelong client relationships

💼 Connect with Amy Stockberger:

🌐 Website → https://lifetimehomesupport.com

📸 Instagram → https://instagram.com/amystockberger

🔗 LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/amystockberger

🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast:

🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

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

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en

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

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In this episode of Realizations, host Andrea Gordon speaks with Jorge Vazquez, founder of Graystone Investment. Jorge shares his journey from financial advising to real estate, losing everything during the 2007 crash, and rebuilding his business through persistence and innovation. He explains strategies like house hacking, forced equity, and building recession-proof systems while emphasizing resilience and diversification. Jorge also shares how Graystone helps investors—from acquisitions to management—create lasting wealth through real estate.

🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon

👤 Guest:🖋 Jorge Vazquez – Founder & CEO, Graystone Investment

⭐ Guest Bio:Jorge Vazquez is the CEO of Graystone Investment Group, a seasoned investor and author with over 20 years of experience and 3,500+ deals completed. Featured in Forbes, he specializes in creative financing, helping clients build wealth with little to no money down. His career is marked by incredible achievements, including working with Blackstone Invitation Homes and selling 100 homes to a single client in 2008. Today, he leads an award-winning firm with 50+ agents, manages a global client base, and mentors agents into six- and seven-figure earners through his investor-focused strategies.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Lessons from losing everything in 2007

✔️ Strategies like house hacking & forced equity

✔️ How to create recession-proof investments

✔️ Importance of property management in wealth building

✔️ Advice for new and seasoned investors alike

📇 Connect with Jorge Vazquez:

🌎 Website → https://graystoneinvestmentgroup.com/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-vazquez

🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast:

🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

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

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en

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

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On this episode of Realizations, host Andrea Gordon sits down with Peter Roth, founder of Scalify, to explore how real estate agents can scale their business through professional call center systems. Peter shares his journey from running home service businesses to creating high-performance appointment-setting platforms that deliver consistent leads. He explains how data, training, and systems come together to generate listings and why outsourcing outreach saves time, money, and stress for busy agents.

🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon

👤 Guest:🖋 Peter Roth – Founder of Scalify

⭐ Guest Bio:

Peter Roth is a nationally recognized marketing and lead-gen expert across home service industries—including real estate, solar, roofing, insurance, and HVAC. As founder and CEO of Scalify / Solar Wise, Peter has helped clients scale to 7- and even 8-figure revenues through high-conversion automation strategies. His marketing frameworks consistently drive cost-effective appointments and lead volume growth up to 65x in just weeks. A sought-after speaker and coach, Peter has been featured at SolarCon, Service Summit, and Solar Mastermind International.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ How call centers drive consistent real estate listings

✔️ Importance of clean data and skip tracing

✔️ Cost, ROI, and the value of outsourcing

✔️ Why systems scale better than solo prospecting

📇 Connect with Peter Roth:

🌐 Website → https://scalifyco.com

🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast:

🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

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

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en

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

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In this episode of Realizations, host Andrea Gordon sits down with Erin Bradley to discuss how a “Go-Giver” mindset shaped her success. Erin shares how focusing on authentic relationships, adding value beyond transactions, and leading with generosity helped her build a thriving business and coaching practice. From cultivating referral networks to embracing energy and mindset, she reveals how giving first can create sustainable growth and lasting impact.

🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon

👤 Guest:🖋 Erin Bradley – Coach, Speaker & Author

⭐ Guest Bio:Erin Bradley is a speaker, coach, bestselling author, and host of the Pursuing Freedom podcast, based in Winter Park, Colorado. She specializes in helping real estate professionals build businesses that support a fulfilling lifestyle through coaching, online courses, and live classes. After transitioning from a career in mortgage lending and experiencing the challenges of entrepreneurship, Erin redesigned her business to align with her personal values and now guides others to achieve time and financial freedom 

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ How giving first fuels success

✔️ Creating value outside of transactions

✔️ Building referral networks & partnerships

✔️ Energy and mindset for sustainable growth

✔️ Authenticity in business and life

📇 Connect with Erin Bradley:

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-bradley

🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast:

🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

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

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en

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

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