Join us for an exclusive conversation with Stephen Shapiro, one of the most respected names in Los Angeles luxury real estate and co-founder of Westside Estate Agency, one of the largest privately held luxury brokerages on the West Coast with over $3 billion in annual sales.

With over 40 years in the business, Shapiro has represented Hollywood icons, music legends, and some of the most prominent families in the world, completing billions of dollars in sales and shaping the modern luxury market.

In this episode of the Luxury Presence Podcast, Stephen shares:

• How an innovative rental business in the 1970s launched his real estate career

• Stories from working with celebrity clients like Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, and Shep Gordon

• The founding of Westside Estate Agency and what sets it apart in the luxury space

• His "triple win" philosophy for negotiations that satisfies buyers, sellers, and agents alike

• Lessons from market downturns and advice for agents entering the high-end market

• Why timeless architecture and personal attention, not trends, are the future of luxury real estate

Whether you're an aspiring agent, an industry veteran, or simply fascinated by the stories behind LA's most extraordinary home sales, this episode offers a rare look inside the mind of a true industry icon.