Today I sit down with Laurie Cooper, the founder of G. Laurie Cooper, Inc. and now leading Douglas Elliman’s powerhouse team. Laurie Cooper has witnessed every twist in New York’s real estate saga—from 1970s open-house townhouse conversions to today’s condo boom in Brooklyn. We dive deep on securing off-market deals, mastering complex co-op boards, outlasting market meltdowns, and turning decades of street-level hustle into media savvy. Whether you’re a broker navigating brutal competition or an investor chasing the next “Brooklyn,” Laurie’s insights on negotiation, timing, and unwavering self-belief are your blueprint for thriving in the city that never sleeps.

Timestamps

• 00:00 The Journey Begins: Laurie Cooper's Real Estate Empire
• 05:02 Navigating the Competitive Landscape of NYC Real Estate
• 09:59 The Evolution of New York City: From Brooklyn to Manhattan
• 15:01 Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Surviving NYC's Tough Times
• 19:58 The Future of New York: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

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About the Podcast

Each week I’ll be deep diving into the lives, habits and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world—teasing out their curiosities and aiming to provide actionable insights for your day-to-day life.

The podcast focuses on the pillars of health, wealth, and wisdom—and each episode is an in-depth, vulnerable conversation with a unique individual taking on the world in their own way.

Expect episodes on business, marketing, health, spirituality, biohacking, mindset, content creation and more!

Hosted by: Adam Metwally — @meetwally
Produced by: Joe Fowler — @joeefowler

Music

By — HNNY
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