Vegas Faces

On Episode 47, David talks with Ryan Rausch who worked for Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas for nearly 20 years! We talk about all the best Cirque du Soleil shows, how they got started, why Broadway can't even compete with Cirque, and how to audition for Cirque du Soleil! Ryan is now in Real Estate, so we also get into the Las Vegas market, what it was like to help Steve Wynn buy his Vegas mansion, and why Las Vegas will keep expanding! This one is so fun and so unique! You'll be so sad if you missed it! Thanks for subscribing and listening! You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube at Vegas Faces! Enjoy!

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0:00 - The Success Of Cirque Du Soleil In Las Vegas

3:00 - Broadway VS Cirque Du Soleil 

3:55 - How To Audition For Cirque Du Soleil

5:16 - Cirque Du Soleil Behind The Scenes

9:00 - Cirque Du Soleil How It Started

10:14 - The Best Cirque Du Soleil Shows?

17:00 - Las Vegas Fun Facts

20:24 - Helping Steve Wynn Buy His Mansion

22:50 - Vegas Real Estate & What’s Coming 

27:00 - Vegas Hidden Gems

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Created By:
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Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 46, David's mom is in town, which means it's party time! Together they chat with Ashley, the creator of "SipWithMe_LV" & "SmokeWithMe_LV"! She is such a talented creative and a true professional in all things sippin' 'n smokin' here in Sin City! We discuss favorite Vegas spots to grab drinks, the art of making a proper craft cocktail, & how to successfully capture it through content! Ashley was kind enough to make us a beautiful cocktail AND she is also a cigar sommelier! So we enjoyed a wonderful smoke with a delicious drink, during THE most perfect Vegas winter afternoon. So kick back and hang with us, you do not want to miss the fun on this one! Thanks for subscribing and listening! You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube at Vegas Faces! Enjoy!
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0:00 - Craft Cocktails & Vegas Content Creation
5:40 - Boozy Milkshakes, Tea, & Mocktails
9:00 - The Art of Creating & Tips For Success
15:25 - Favorite Spots In Vegas To Grab A Fancy Drink
17:50 - Proper Presentation For A Craft Cocktail
20:00 - Ashley Shows Us How to Make A Beautiful Cocktail!
30:50 - Behind The Scenes On SipWithMe_LV Content
33:30 - Time For Cigars! How To Best Store Cigars?
37:00 - Favorite Cigars & Becoming A Cigar Sommelier
41:12 - Time To Smoke Cigars!
46:20 - How To Pair Cigars With Drinks & Food
48:30 - Vegas Fun Facts!
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Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 45, David talks with John Saccenti, the executive director of the Las Vegas Bowl, which is an ESPN Events owned and operated college football bowl game here in Las Vegas every December. This episode is all sports and all Vegas! John takes us inside the excitement of the Las Vegas Bowl and tells us why no college football bowl game can even come close. We talk Vegas sports and how Vegas officially became THE Sports & Entertainment Capital! Along with moving the Las Vegas Bowl to Allegiant Stadium, designing the Las Vegas Bowl trophy, keeping college athletes out of trouble in Sin City, and so much more! This is the most fun we've had yet! Thanks for subscribing and watching! Enjoy!
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0:00 - How Did Las Vegas Become The Sports Capital?
4:25 - How To Keep Athletes Out Of Trouble In Sin City?
6:50 - Why Vegas Almost Never Had Sports
9:00 - How Allegiant Stadium Took The Las Vegas Bowl To The Next Level
11:05 - How Does Vegas Sustain Its Level Of Growth?
18:52 - When John Worked For The XFL & Vince McMahon
23:25 - Favorite Outdoors Spots Near Vegas
28:30 - Best Las Vegas Bowl Predictions?
31:40 - Las Vegas Bowl Apparel, Merch, & Gifts
34:48 - What Does The Las Vegas Bowl Trophy Look Like?
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Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 44, David talks with the talented and amazing Chef Alicia Shevetone! This episode is a foodie's dream guide to Las Vegas! We discuss the best restaurant recommendations on AND off The Strip, Alicia's TV Show & pop-up culinary events, where to find THE FIRST EVER cook book library, Vegas buffets, & more! You do not want to miss this one! Thanks for subscribing and listening! See the video version on YouTube at Vegas Faces! Enjoy!
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0:00 - What Is Las Vegas Cuisine?
4:45 - Why Live In Vegas?
6:55 - From Law School To Culinary Arts
11:45 - What Is A Pop-Up Chef?
13:10 - Alicia’s Culinary Events & Specialties
20:05 - Sin City Kitchen Cooking Show
27:40 - Favorite Vegas Restaurants?
37:20 - Alicia’s Cook Book Library In Vegas
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 43, David talks with Channelle Beller of WFG National Title! This episode is SO helpful and eye opening! We talk all about how to have a successful real estate transaction, why escrow and title are so important, real estate fees breakdown, nightmare situations to avoid, and so much more! Do not skip this one! Thanks for subscribing and listening! See the video version on YouTube at Vegas Faces! Enjoy!
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0:00 - What Exactly Is Escrow?
2:20 - What Exactly Is Title?
5:50 - Shady Things Home Buyers & Sellers Can Watch Out For
10:50 - Misconceptions About Title & Escrow
13:20 - Why Does Las Vegas Keep Growing?
17:20 - Favorite Restaurant Recommendations
19:30 - How To Avoid Probate When Selling A Home
23:20 - Why Set Up A Trust Fund?
26:30 - Real Estate Fees & Settlement Statement Explained
36:01 - Nightmare Real Estate Situations To Avoid
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 42, David talks with Rob Hau, a Las Vegas Realtor of 15 years, born & raised right here in Sin City! We discuss why you may or may not need to work with a Realtor. Along with pros and cons of doing a For Sale By Owner, how AI will affect how we all do real estate, dirty secrets about open houses and more! This is THE most helpful episode so far! You do not want to miss! Thanks for subscribing and listening! See the video version on YouTube at Vegas Faces! Enjoy!
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0:00 - Intro
0:45: Can You Buy & Sell Houses By Yourself?
7:02 - How Beneficial Is Doing A For-Sale-By-Owner?
14:50 - Can You Buy A House At The Open House?
18:10 - What Is Dual Agency? Is It Better For The Client?
20:35 - How Realtors Provide Value
30:50 - Will We Buy & Sell Homes With AI?
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David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 41, David talks with Eli Segall, an investigative reporter for the Las Vegas Review Journal, which is the largest newspaper in all of Nevada!

We talk about what it's like to actually live in Las Vegas, average traffic commutes, what to watch out for, and more! We also discuss the upcoming Las Vegas A's baseball team, the wild & crazy story of how Fontainebleu got built and why it took so long, as well as Eli's most bizarre story of his career.

This is THE most eye-opening episode so far! You do not want to miss! Thanks for subscribing and listening! See the video version on YouTube at Vegas Faces! Enjoy!
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Las Vegas Review Journal Investigative Reporter
1:05 - What Is It Like To Live In Las Vegas?
5:35 - What Is The Average Vegas Commute?
7:20 - Why Are Vegas Schools Ranked So Low?
10:30 - How Serious Is The Vegas Water Crises?
12:40 - How A New Baseball Team Will Affect Vegas
17:42 - How The Great Financial Crisis Impacted Vegas
24:14 - Las Vegas Review Journal Wild & Crazy Stories
27:05 - The Complex Story Of Fontainebleu Las Vegas
34:03 - Most Bizarre Story You Ever Covered?
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David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 40, David talks with Stephen & Noel of United Mortgage Corp about  interest rates, Federal Reserve rate cuts, and why we should or shouldn't be so fixated on it.

We learn about how rates affect home buyers and sellers, how and when you should refinance your home, misconceptions about rates, housing market predictions, and so much more!

This is THE most informative episode so far! You do not want to miss! Thanks for subscribing and listening! See the video version on YouTube at Vegas Faces! Enjoy!
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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Who Are Stephen & Noel?
1:30 - Current Rates Predictions?
2:40 - What Exactly Is The Rate Cut Process?
5:10 - What About Inflation Risks?
6:20 - How Do Rates Affect Home Buyers & Sellers?
9:15 - Do Lower Rates Mean More Expensive Houses?
10:50 - How Do Rates Affect Your Mortgage?
13:45 - How Do You Refinance Your Home?
17:20 - Misconceptions About Rates?
22:50 - Will Housing Become More Affordable?
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 39, David talks with a real life mermaid! The amazing Claire Gentile swims and performs in the "Best Free Attraction in Las Vegas" known as the Mermaid Show at The Silverton Las Vegas Aquarium. We talk all about family friendly fun here in Las Vegas, along with what it takes to be in the Mermaid Show, swimming with sting rays and sharks, how the mermaids hold their breath, and so much more! This is THE most fun episode so far! You do not want to miss! Thanks for subscribing and listening! See the video version on YouTube at Vegas Faces! Enjoy!
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0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Best Free Vegas Attraction
3:25 - How Claire Became A Mermaid
6:50 - What Is The Mermaid Show Audition Like?
10:00 - Why The Mermaid Show Is The Best Free Show
15:30 - The Mermaid Grotto
17:00 - Mermaid Training?
18:30 - How Long Can The Mermaids Hold Their Breath?
21:00 - The Mermaid Show Behind The Scenes
34:00 - Mermaid Show Schedule & Hours
35:40 - Mermaid School For Kids & Adults
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 38, David gets a haircut at his favorite Las Vegas barbershop, Bonnie & Clydes! Owner and founder Jennelle Llantin talks about moving her business to Las Vegas and what it's actually like to be a Vegas Local. Bonnie & Clydes Barbershop also serves THE best whiskey in town! Each haircut comes with a complimentary glass of allocated whiskey! We nerd out on whiskey and how Bonnie & Clyde's got their name, why whiskey builds community, and of course, our all time favorite whiskies?! This is the most fun episode thus far! Thanks for subscribing and listening! See the video version on YouTube at Vegas Faces! Enjoy!
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Owner & Founder Of Bonnie & Clyde’s Barbershop
1:10 - Moving Your Business To Las Vegas
3:00 - Why Move to Las Vegas?
5:50 - How David Ended Up In Vegas?
10:00 - What It’s Like To Actually Live In Vegas
12:02 - Whiskey & How Bonnie & Clyde’s Got Its Name
16:10 - How David Discovered Whiskey
19:00 - Pros & Cons To A Barbershop That Serves Alcohol
22:40 - Why Be A Whiskey Connoisseur?
23:45 - Bonnie & Clyde’s Raffle Giveaways
27:00 - How To Book A Haircut Appointment
28:03 - Other Alcohols Besides Whiskey?
28:50 - All Time Favorite Whiskey?
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin