Vegas Faces

On Episode 27, David talks with Kevin MacKinnon of Cross Country Mortgage about what NOT to do when buying your dream home. Many things can go wrong in between the time your offer is accepted and when you actually get the keys. Don't make mistakes that will cost you your home! Here is what you need to know to have a smooth home-buying transaction. Thanks so much for listening! You can watch the video version of this episode at Vegas Faces on YouTube! Enjoy!
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Kevin MacKinnon From Cross Country Mortgage
1:40 - What NOT To Do When Under Contract To Buy A Home
4:45 - What Is The Pre-Approval Process?
7:42 - Actual Decisions That Ruined Peoples' Home Purchases
9:45 - Other Red Flags That Will Ruin A Home Purchase
12:41 - What If You're Laid Off While Under Contract?
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Website:
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Email: 
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 26, David talks with Garik Frehner, owner of Civil Defense Solutions here in Las Vegas! Garik educates us on the importance of firearm safety and how to get started with owning a firearm. We discuss recommended guns and gun ranges, safety and responsibility with your kids, situational awareness and managing your ego, if Keanu Reaves actually knows how to use a gun in real life, and so much more! Had a fantastic time with this episode! You're gonna love it! Thanks for listening! You can watch the video version of this episode at Vegas Faces on YouTube! Enjoy!
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0:00 Intro
0:35 - Who Is Our Guest Today?
1:25 - Responsibilities Of Owning A Firearm
3:50 - What Is A Concealed Carry Weapons Permit?
6:50 - How To Get Started With Owning A Firearm
10:30 - What Types Of Firearms Courses To Take?
11:50 - How to Avoid Accidents With A Firearm
13:50 - Best First Gun To Start With?
15:00 - Recommended Las Vegas Gun Ranges
16:30 - Favorite Firearm Brands?
17:40 - Background Check Process To Own A Firearm?
18:30 - Garik’s Background With Firearms
22:40 - Las Vegas Style Entertainment At Gun Ranges
24:12 - How Often Do Things Happen To Where You Need A Gun?
26:13 - When Does A Hero Situation Go Wrong?
28:00 - Open Carry Pros & Cons
30:00 - Situational Awareness & Managing Ego
32:00 - Safety & Responsibility When Having Kids
33:00 - Best Place To Carry A Gun On Your Body
34:00 - Do People Actually Sleep With A Gun Under The Pillow?
36:00 - Teaching Your Spouse About Firearms
38:00 - What Age To Teach Your Kids About Firearms?
40:00 - Vegas Locals Perspective On The Las Vegas Expansion
45:20 - Garik’s Firearm Courses & How To Navigate
47:50 - Hollywood & Firearms
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Apple Podcasts:
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Spotify Podcasts:
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YouTube:
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Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 25, David talks with his good friends Cecilia & Ryan, who got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend Super Bowl LVIII right here in Las Vegas! We discuss their entire Super Bowl experience, "Usher Bucks" at the halftime show, how to get the best price on Super Bowl tickets, and of course what Super Bowl tickets actually cost! As well as what it was like being at Super Bowl LVIII as a 49ers fan, if Patrick Mahomes is one of the best athletes of all time, and will there be yet another Chiefs VS 49ers rematch? Such a fun episode! You're gonna love it! Thanks for listening! You can watch the video version of this episode at Vegas Faces on YouTube! Enjoy!
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Attending Super Bowl LVIII
1:30 - What Made You Buy Vegas Super Bowl Tickets?
5:15 - Attending Miami in 2019 For Super Bowl LIII 
5:50 - Miami VS Vegas Super Bowl Cost?
6:50 - How To Buy Authentic Super Bowl Tickets?
8:10 - Best Time To Buy Super Bowl Tickets At Best Price?
9:30 - Funny Story About Bank Fraud
11:05 - How Much Were The Vegas Super Bowl Tickets?
13:30 - Post-Game Feelings For 49ers Fans
15:20 - Patrick Mahomes Breakdown & Analysis
17:00 - The Entire Super Bowl LVIII Experience
20:40 - "Usher Bucks" & Super Bowl Halftime Show
23:40 - How To Reduce Costs When Going To The Super Bowl
27:20 - Chiefs VS 49ers Rematch?
28:40 - How Expensive Was The Super Bowl Merch?
30:40 - Leaving The Super Bowl In Las Vegas
32:30 - When Does Vegas Get The Super Bowl Again?
33:45 - Formula One VS Super Bowl In Las Vegas
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Apple Podcasts:
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Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1
Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 24, David talks with his friend & Chicago Podcast Producer, Pablo Rodriguez, about their experience of seeing the U2 Concert at the Las Vegas Sphere! We discuss where to park for The Sphere,  getting to the U2 Concert late, the feeling inside The Sphere, guessing which artists should perform at The Sphere next, and a very awkward but funny late night interaction with a total stranger. We had a really fun time with this episode and we know you will too! Thanks for listening! You can watch the video version of this episode at Vegas Faces on YouTube! Enjoy!
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Comedy Backstory
1:00 - Vegas Sphere U2 Concert Experience
5:20 - Do Vegas Shows Start On Time?
6:25 - Vegas Sphere Parking Confusion
11:00 - Late For The Vegas Sphere U2 Concert
11:55 - Best Advice For Going To The Sphere
12:50 - How It Feels To Be Inside The Sphere
15:30 - What The U2 Concert Was Like
19:40 - Who Performs At The Sphere Next?
24:00 - Experiencing The Sphere From Multiple Angles
26:00 - Sphere Staff Approaches David
26:40 - Funny Fun Fact About David
29:20 - Is Leaving The Sphere A Fire Hazard?
31:00 - How Is The Sphere Traffic?
33:40 - Which Artists Make More Money For The Sphere?
36:10 - Where To Eat After The Sphere?
40:15 - Awkward But Funny Interaction
42:00 - Stand Up Comedy & Production Background
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Apple Podcasts:
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Spotify Podcasts:
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YouTube:
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Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 23, David talks with his good friend Tom Garland, a touring stand up comedian who just wrote, filmed, & directed a documentary about the best arcade video game players in the world. 'Arcade Gamer: The True Story' is now on Amazon Prime. This is our very first remote podcast here on Vegas Faces. Special thanks to Pablo Rodriguez, a Chicago Laugh Factory comedian & producer, for helping behind the scenes! In this conversation, we get into what it takes to make a documentary, the business side of entertainment, where to find arcade games here in Las Vegas, and so much more! It's a fun one, enjoy!
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1:30 - Who Is Tom Garland?
2:55 - From Las Vegas Comedian To Documentarian
6:00 - 'Arcade Gamer' Documentary Backstory
9:45 - The Arcade Gaming World Of Characters
11:20 - The Video Game Capital Of The World
14:05 - Bold Pursuits Without Financial Gain
15:40 - Arcade Gaming 14 Hours Straight
17:00 - The Business Side Of Arcade Gaming
18:40 - 'Arcade Gamer' Documentary Inspiration
21:20 - Is There A Dark Side To Gaming?
27:00 - Where To Find Arcade Games In Las Vegas
31:00 - The Business Of Show Business
33:50 - The Hero's Journey & Returning Home
36:00 - Road Comic Stories
37:30 - Las Vegas Pinball Hall Of Fame
39:00 - Art Is Long & Life Is Short
40:46 - Never Seems Good Enough
42:20 - What Comes Next?
43:40 - David's Transition From Comedy To Real Estate
49:00 - The Entertainment Industry Lifestyle
51:30 - Las Vegas Is 2nd Chance City
54:00 - Comedy Is The Hardest Form Of Public Speaking
56:00 - Kong Klash In Sherwood Arkansas
57:00 - Arcade Gaming Is Tough & Technical
59:10 - Tom's Filmmaking Background
1:04:00 - Working Odd Jobs In Film
1:08:40 - How Comedy Led Us To This Point
1:10:00 - 'Arcade Gamer' & Social Media Info?
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Apple Podcasts:
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Spotify Podcasts:
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YouTube:
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Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 22, David & Mary are at the Vegas Movie Awards! With the amazing opportunity to cover the event and interview all the stars and starlets! This is a very special and unique episode where we do live interviews from the red carpet! Asking everyone about their Las Vegas experience, how the Vegas Movie Awards got started, and is Las Vegas about to become the next Hollywood? 
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0:30 - All About The Vegas Movie Awards
1:23 - Mary & David Recap Their Vegas Movie Awards Experience
11:35 - The Amazing People Of The Vegas Movie Awards
14:00 - What Do You Think Of Las Vegas?
15:50 - What To Know About The Vegas Movie Awards
19:05 - The Winners Of The VMAs
21:55 - Las Vegas vs Hollywood?
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Apple Podcasts:
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Spotify Podcasts:
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YouTube:
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Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

This is episode 21 of Vegas Faces! And to celebrate our 21st, Mary & David make everybody martinis while welcoming Noel Gardiner & Stephen Zadwydas of United Mortgage here in Las Vegas. And, our beloved friend Michelle Martinez, who relocated from Chicago to Vegas! Stephen & Noel provide excellent insight into the Las Vegas housing market, how to navigate the high interest rate environment, and how you can reach the goal of home ownership in 2024. Michelle, having just moved to Vegas, asks amazing questions on what it takes to get a loan and become a homeowner here in Las Vegas. But of course, none of this without talking about Vegas and sharing everybody's favorite Las Vegas hidden gems! Get ready for a fun one! Cheers!

• Stephen Zadwydas, United Mortgage: https://linktr.ee/stezad
• Noel Gardiner, United Mortgage: https://linktr.ee/noelg85

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0:30 - What Is Mortgage & Martinis?
2:00 - Advice About Interest Rates
4:45 - What To Know About Owning Real Estate
7:40 - What Is Equity?
8:40 - Relocating To Las Vegas From United Kingdom
12:40 - Relocating To Las Vegas From New York
14:30 - Relocating To Las Vegas From Chicago
17:40 - Housing At All Time Highs
18:50 - How To Become A Home Owner In 2024?
28:45 - The Mortgage Pre-Approval Process
34:40 - Facts About The Mortgage Business
36:00 - What Caused The 2008 Crash?
41:20 - lv hidden gems
49:00 - why talk to a mortgage lender?
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Apple Podcasts:
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Spotify Podcasts:
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YouTube:
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Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 20, David talks with his real estate mentor, Stacy Sheeley! Stacy is a Las Vegas Realtor of 20+ years, and has sold over $200 Million in deals! Earning her in the Top 5% of all Nevada Realtors! Stacy shares her very own blended wine, as well as her book about what to do with your home during an unfortunate divorce. Get ready for a conversation about Las Vegas Real Estate, what's going to happen with rates, and why owning real estate is a great idea no matter what! 
https://www.stacysheeleyhomes.com/
https://lvteamrealty.com/
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1:35 - Stacy's Wine & Best Business Advice
2:35 - Summerlin VS Henderson
6:50 - Why Negativity Towards Realtors?
9:30 - The Las Vegas Real Estate Market
10:50 - With High Rates, Why Buy A Home?
11:30 - Best Incentives For Home Buyers
14:00 - Will Rates Come Down?
15:05 - Another 2008 Recession?
18:50 - What Causes Vegas To Slow Down?
20:30 - Vegas Is #1 In Water Conservation
22:00 - Major Industries In Vegas
23:50 - Is Vegas Getting Too Expensive?
24:45 - Why Buy Real Estate?
26:30 - Renting VS Owning Real Estate
29:18 - Stacy's Helpful Book
30:05 - How To Handle Your Home In A Divorce
35:00 - Best Advice For Real Estate Agents?
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Apple Podcasts:
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Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN
YouTube:
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Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 19, David catches up with Timmy, an old friend from his days of doing stand up comedy in Chicago. Timmy part-owned a Chicago comedy club that unfortunately burned to the ground. With depression spiraling out of control, a series of awful events leaves Timmy divorced, jobless, and homeless, during the painful Chicago winter of the 2020 Covid Pandemic. By some miracle, Timmy finds his way to Las Vegas -- of all places -- to turn his life around. In this conversation, Timmy shares his turnaround story of triumph against all odds, and how he reinvented himself, right here in Las Vegas.
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Episode Time Stamps:
0:35 - Timmy's Intro
3:00 - Stand Up Comedy In Chicago
6:48 - Downward Spiral
7:53 - The Dark Side Of Comedy
9:30 - Comedy Club Burns To The Ground
12:08 - Comedy Business Hard Lessons
15:26 - Beginning Of The End
17:20 - Comedians' Addictive Personalities
19:15 - When Life Knocks You Down Further
24:30 - The Darkest Depression
30:05 - Leaving For Vegas
33:35 - Teeth Knocked Out
35:50 - Vegas Turnaround
38:20 - IUOE Local 12 Union Vegas
43:20 - Do You Miss Comedy?
46:01 - Las Vegas City Of Second Chances
50:15 - Vegas Resort Style Living
53:20 - Get Back Into Comedy?
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Apple Podcasts:
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Spotify Podcasts:
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YouTube:
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Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 18, David talks poker with Las Vegas poker player Jacqueline Marchan! With a clinical psychology degree from Stanford University, Jacqueline is the Founding Ambassador of Poker League of Nations Facebook group, and she is the author of 'Coasters' on Amazon & Audible which was a 2018 finalist for Women's Fiction Book of the Year! We get into why the WSOP ladies events catch so much heat, theory behind why the record breaking attendance at this year's World Series of Poker, psychology & poker tells, and so much more! I dare you to listen and NOT want to play poker after this! Enjoy!
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Episode Time Stamps:
1:30 - Ladies Poker Events & Controversy
6:50 - World Series Of Poker Is A Spectacle
7:40 - WSOP Record Breaking Attendance
8:16 - Can Men Win The Women's Tournament?
9:50 - Poker League Of Nations
10:47 - Poker Tournament Preparation
11:35 - World Series Of Poker Trends
14:20 - Why Record Breaking Attendance at WSOP?
19:05 - Cash Poker VS Tournament Poker
20:50 - Poker Psychology & Poker Tells
27:15 - Business Of Tournament Poker
31:19 - Best Poker In Vegas?
34:35 - Poker Morning Routine?
38:25 - Favorite Poker Hand?
39:55 - Jacqueline's Book & Other Links
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Apple Podcasts:
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Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1
Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin