The Masters of Business

In this episode of Masters of Real Estate, host Nik Shah sits down with Tali Gross, CEO and co-founder of Dono, a groundbreaking startup revolutionizing the way we verify property ownership. Tali shares his incredible journey from selling flowers as a kid to building a company that’s tackling one of the biggest challenges in real estate: uncertainty in property ownership.

Discover how Dono is automating title searches, reducing costs, and creating a new infrastructure for the real estate market. Tali also opens up about his entrepreneurial mindset, the importance of hard work, and his vision for the future of real estate transactions.

Whether you're a real estate professional, investor, or tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights on innovation, leadership, and solving trillion-dollar problems.

In this episode of Masters of Real Estate, host Nick Shah sits down with Zach Gorman, the co-founder and COO of Real Reports, to explore his fascinating journey from music producer to real estate tech entrepreneur. Zach shares how his experiences in the music industry, mountaineering, and startups shaped his approach to building innovative solutions in the real estate space.

Discover how Real Reports is revolutionizing the home buying and selling process by providing AI-powered insights, making property data universally accessible, and helping agents and buyers uncover risks like never before. Zach also dives into the challenges of building a startup, the importance of resilience, and his vision for the future of real estate technology.

Whether you're a real estate professional, tech enthusiast, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with valuable insights on innovation, perseverance, and the power of AI in transforming industries.

In this episode of The Masters of Real Estate, host Nick Shah sits down with Brian McCarthy, co-owner of Abrazo Homes and founder of Riot Technology. Brian shares his incredible journey of building over 5,000 homes in New Mexico, his transition into prop-tech innovation, and how he’s creating the "Tesla of homes" with smart home technology. From tackling affordability challenges to revolutionizing the way we live, Brian dives into the future of real estate, the importance of speed and culture, and why getting your hands dirty is the key to success.

Whether you're a real estate enthusiast, tech innovator, or just curious about the future of housing, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of The Masters of Real Estate, host Nick Shah sits down with Joseph Chiavatti, a real estate broker, tech innovator, and former law enforcement officer. Joseph shares his incredible journey from solving crimes to closing $150M+ in real estate deals, and how he’s now revolutionizing the industry with his prop tech company, Referral Flow.

Discover how Joseph’s ethical approach, empathy-driven mindset, and innovative solutions are shaping the future of real estate. From navigating the recent NAR settlement to building systems that empower agents, Joseph offers invaluable insights for both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike.

Whether you’re a real estate agent, investor, or tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with actionable advice, inspiring stories, and a glimpse into the future of the industry.

In this episode of Masters of Real Estate, host Nick Shah sits down with Justin Hughes, a serial entrepreneur and real estate tech innovator, to explore the future of real estate investing. Justin shares his journey from building Realty Mogul, one of the first real estate crowdfunding platforms, to his latest venture, ShareLand, a groundbreaking platform that tokenizes real estate and allows users to invest in neighborhoods and cities with as little as $0.10.

Discover how Justin is democratizing access to real estate, enabling both long and short positions, and revolutionizing the way we think about liquidity in real estate investing.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights on blockchain technology, regulatory innovation, and the future of real estate as an asset class.

In this episode of Masters of Real Estate, host Nik Shah sits down with Brent Wadas, CEO of BotBuilt, a groundbreaking company revolutionizing the construction industry through AI and robotics. Brent shares his incredible journey from serving in the U.S. Army to leading a tech-driven construction startup that’s tackling the housing affordability crisis head-on.

Discover how BotBuilt is using cutting-edge robotics to build homes faster, more efficiently, and with unparalleled precision. Brent dives into the challenges of the construction industry, the importance of trade skills, and how automation is reshaping the future of real estate.

Whether you're an investor, builder, or simply curious about the future of housing, this episode is packed with insights on innovation, leadership, and the power of technology to solve real-world problems.

In this episode of “The Masters of Real Estate”, host Nik Shah sits down with Kevin Shtofman, Global Head of Innovation at Cherre, to dive deep into the world of real estate data, technology, and innovation. Kevin shares his unique journey from being a recovering athlete to becoming a leading figure in prop-tech, managing over $3 trillion in assets on Cherre’s platform.

Discover how Kevin’s career trajectory—from working at Morgan Stanley and Deloitte to joining a property tech startup as employee #10—shaped his expertise in real estate data management. Learn about Cherre’s evolution, its role in helping real estate investors make smarter decisions, and the challenges of integrating data across the industry.

Whether you’re a real estate professional, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the future of data-driven decision-making, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of Masters of Real Estate, host Nik sits down with Nick Marino, Chief Business Development Officer at Nhimble and founder of Truelive, to dive into his journey in real estate and technology. Nick shares how he transitioned from finance to real estate, the story behind Truelive's acquisition by Nhimble, and the creation of Honeycomb—a game-changing platform for real estate investors. Learn about the importance of playing the long game in real estate, the challenges of building a real estate tech company, and Nick's insights on the future of investment properties, build-to-rent communities, and data centers.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories.

In this episode of Masters of Real Estate, host Nik Shah sits down with Taylor Jones, Head of Acquisitions at STR Research and a leading expert in short-term rental investing. Taylor shares his journey from a washed-up baseball player to building a $500M portfolio in the STR space. Learn how he uses data-driven strategies to underwrite deals, avoid costly mistakes, and help investors build profitable Airbnb portfolios.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned investor, Taylor’s insights on market trends, tax benefits, and scaling strategies are a must-watch for anyone interested in short-term rentals.

Join Nik on The Masters of Real Estate Podcast as he sits down with Heather Rankow, co-founder of Rely, competitive skier, mom, and real estate innovator. In this episode, Heather shares her inspiring journey from the US Ski Team to launching a startup while earning her MBA at Berkeley. Discover how she’s tackling the housing affordability crisis, her insights on real estate investment, and the lessons she’s learned from balancing entrepreneurship, family, and personal growth.

Whether you're a real estate enthusiast or an aspiring entrepreneur, Heather’s story is packed with actionable advice and heartfelt wisdom.