Reside Platform Podcast Maui Real Estate Secrets from a Billionaire's Agent with Dano Sayles
Suneet sits down with Maui real estate icon Dano Sayles, the founder and CEO of The Sayles Team. With over 41 years in the business and a luxury portfolio that includes billionaire enclaves in Makena, Dano shares how he built—and rebuilt—a thriving real estate business that aligns with his values of personal freedom, wellness, and global adventure. From representing artisan-crafted estates to mentoring the next generation, Dano reveals how he reignited his passion, scaled into the ultra-luxury segment, and how the Reside community played a pivotal role in his resurgence. If you're a growth-minded team leader or broker looking for sustainability, lifestyle balance, and next-level results—this is the episode you don't want to miss.
Chapters:
- 00:00:00 – Welcome to the Island Vibe: Suneet kicks things off
- 00:00:23 – Meet Dano Sayles: Maui’s Luxury Real Estate Leader
- 00:00:54 – How a California Kid Built a Real Estate Empire in Paradise
- 00:02:11 – From Burnout to Breakthrough: Rekindling Passion After 40 Years
- 00:03:26 – Selling Paradise: Inside Maui’s Ultra-Luxury Market
- 00:05:24 – Leading the Sayles Team: Family, Focus, and High Performance
- 00:07:50 – Letting Go to Level Up: Why Delegation Fuels Growth
- 00:08:21 – Unleashing Potential: Dano’s Life-Changing Tony Robbins Experience
- 00:13:56 – Centered and Grateful: Meditation, Mindset, and Morning Rituals
- 00:15:31 – Marketing with Aloha: Leveraging Tech to Elevate Brand Presence
- 00:19:41 – Dano’s Wisdom Drop: Advice for Agents and Vision for What’s Next
- 00:22:16 – Closing Words: Connect with Dano and Keep the Fire Lit
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