Haneen Hayder of Burlingame, CA, is a former chemical engineer from Kuwait while Amit Bhuta from Miami, FL, was born in India, started out as a car salesperson. They’ve got two very different stories and very different approaches to their business. We loved bring them together for a roundtable conversation about launching their careers, creating teams, and their distinct real estate practices that lean right into their personal strengths and superpowers. Get in touch with Haneen at [email protected] and on Instagram @haneenrealtor. You can reach out to Amit at [email protected] and on Instagram @amitbhuta, while checking out all his content at www.allinmiami.tv.

Farrah Wilder is creating a world that we all deserve. Farrah, based in Oakland, CA, brings her experience as a civil right attorney to her real estate practice, kindly educating and fiercely advocating for her clients. She is also a powerful force for our Realtor community, having served at all level of our profession's leadership. We get into everything from homeownership and intergenerational wealth within communities of color, the importance of mentorship and collaboration in our profession, and Farrah's vision for what we can do better to address systemic racism in real estate. Get in touch with Farrah at www.farrahwilder.com.

Harrison Beacher was born and raised in Washington, DC, went to school and built his business there, and is now running a successful team in his lifelong hometown. This commitment extends to the prolific community work he does to create a more just and equitable DC, too. We talk with Harrison about DC's rich cultural heritage, the importance of relationship cultivation, and developing the leadership of other folks of color in our Relator community.

Get in touch with Harrison!

Harrison Beacher / Keller Williams
Instagram @hlbeach

Coalition Properties Group
Instagram @coalitionproperties
https://www.coalitionpg.com/

Leonard Steinberg pops into the inboxes of tens of thousands every single day with market insights as the Chief Evangelist of Compass and he still sells as the leader of a prolific team in New York. On top of that, he has published LuxuryLetter, a monthly report on Manhattan's downtown luxury real estate, for over 15 years. A long ways away from the little boy in South Africa. With Leonard, we talk about the value of providing insightful information, always living with an aesthetic mindset, and how his accent contributed to his success.

Get in touch with Leonard!
Leonard Steinberg / COMPASS
[email protected]
Instagram @theleonardsteinbergteam
Luxury Letter and more at https://theleonardsteinbergteam.com/

For many of us Realtors, self-sufficiency and self-reliance is our calling card. We are entrepreneurial self-starters, expert problem solvers and stellar solution creators. We grab the reigns of a situation to steer towards closing. But this can lead to a strong tendency to refuse help, especially emotional help. Today's episode asks all of us to... yes — ask for help and HOW to ask for the kind of emotional help that keeps us up at night.

Felicia Mares, of Oakland, CA, is a social media maven. She's turned her social media engagement into solid business with an online presence that is just as vibrant, candid, and passionate as her in person. With a strong role in professional industry leadership — locally, at the state-level, and nationally — she is a powerful advocate for her colleagues, too. With Felicia, we delve deep into what confidence and authenticity look like online, diversifying our industry, and the importance of keeping loves ones at the heart of your business.

Get in touch with Felicia!
Felicia Mares / Abio Properties
BRE02028970
Instagram @fel.mares
[email protected]

In the world of real estate and life, having difficult conversations is par for the course. While uncomfortable at times, engaging in tough conversations makes us more understanding, compassionate and resilient. We share some of our tips in this episode and would love to hear yours too.

When we talk about branding, there’s no doubt that Kenny Truong AKA #FASTAGENT has built one of the most recognizable and innovative brands in the Bay Area. Having built a niche as a disruptor with an inkling for trying out new tools and marketing campaigns, Kenny shares his passion for being a thought leader in our real estate industry, scaling and building up his team, and leaving a legacy for his community.

We chat with San Francisco's premier luxury leasing agent, Inna Rubinchik -- where she shares how giving value and sharing all that she knows has helped fuel and drive her business. Inna's polished, persistent and tenacious -- and her recognized brand reflects that. Tune in to hear what motivates Inna -- how she went from a tax consultant at Deloitte to picking up the Yellow Pages and landing a job in real estate that provides a lifestyle she truly loves -- and where she gets to execute major leases while making dinner with her sons.