How do you go from a struggling actor to the top of the real estate world? Rounding out our greatest hits week of epic shows, we time travel back to when Ryan Serhant, star of Million Dollar Listing New York and the new Netflix series Owning Manhattan, shared his journey from rock bottom to building a billion-dollar real estate empire. In this episode, Ryan reveals how juggling multiple priorities, embracing initiative, and even practicing improv can transform your sales game and your life.

But that’s not all! We also dive into using reward points for 529 plans, the risks of banking perks, and how to balance saving for college with planning for retirement. Along the way, we sprinkle in stories, insights, and a little basement-style charm to keep you engaged.

Here’s what we cover:

• Ryan Serhant's pivot from struggling actor to real estate mogul
• Sales tips, including the art of listening and making friends quickly
• Why improv can make you a better salesperson
• Insights from Ryan's new Netflix series, Owning Manhattan
• Lessons from Tiger Woods and other high performers
• Reward points and their role in funding 529 plans
• The potential pitfalls of banking perks
• Balancing college savings with retirement goals
• Emergency funds and FAFSA tips

Whether you’re looking for career inspiration, financial insights, or a reason to laugh, this episode has you covered. Tune in and stack your knowledge with us!

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/zero-to-million-dollar-listings-ryan-serhant-greatest-hits-week-1624/

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