Icons of Real Estate Podcast

🎙️Episode 250: Michael Blank's Way to Success: "I Lost Years of Life And Millions Dollars In the Process" 👨‍💼Guest Bio: Michael Blank is a leading authority on apartment building investing in the United States. He’s passionate about helping others become financially free in 1-3 years by investing in apartment building deals with a special focus on raising money. Through his investment company, he controls over $266 million in performing multifamily assets all over the United States.  In addition to his own investing activities nationwide, he’s helped students purchase over 13,700 units valued at over $635M and is on track to to do another 1,000 units in the next 12 months through his unique “Deal Desk” and training programs. #IconsOfRealEstate #JoinTheIconsMovement 🗣️Notable Quotes: “Find someone in the space that you’re trying to get into and who do you resonate with.” 📇Connecting with Michael:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mblank1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelblank/ Instagram: @themichaelblank Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/themichaelblank/ Website: https://themichaelblank.com/ 🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast? Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them! Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording  🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO! Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business. Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/ 🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🎙️Episode 249: Morad Fiki: From the U.S. Navy to #1 Texas Realtor on Social Media 👨‍💼Guest Bio: Upon honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy in 2013, Morad Fiki tackled the high-end luxury Houston residential real estate market. Morad has always strived to use Innovative and unorthodox marketing strategies for high-end Luxury Residential Properties. Constantly thinking "outside of the box," Morad consistently uses enhanced Social media techniques to target online buyers for his high-end listings. He strives to be at the forefront of the "Next New Thing" and has thus been dubbed the Future of Houston Luxury Real Estate. Morad Fiki has been named in the latest issue of Houston Luxury Magazine as one of "Houston's Top Luxury Real Estate Professionals." #IconsOfRealEstate #JoinTheIconsMovement 🗣️Notable Quotes: “Listings are leverage, whoever has listings holds the market. I’m always looking to double my listing volume.” 📇Connecting with Morad:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moradfiki Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoradHFiki Instagram: @morad.fiki YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoradFikiLuxuryHomeExpert Website: https://www.HoustonLuxuryRealEstate.com 🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast? Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them! Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording  🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO! Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business. Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/ 🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🎙️Episode 248: "I've Closed Deals On FB Messenger" - Solo Real Estate Agent Jordan Dennis' Experience 👨‍💼Guest Bio: Jordan Dennis is a real estate investment buying and selling expert. As a Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican agent on the emerald coast, he is familiar with each beach community and neighborhood, North and South of the Bay. As a 17+ year Air Force and Marine Corps Veteran, he is a military relocation specialist servicing Northwest Florida from NAS Pensacola to Tyndall Air Force Base. Jordan is dedicated, hard-working, committed, and enthusiastic. He walks you through each step of the real estate process and leads you home. #IconsOfRealEstate #JoinTheIconsMovement 🗣️Notable Quotes: “By doing it right, by hiring the right people, by having consistent marketing on a $200k-2M listing you’re gonna get noticed by having the absolute best.” 📇Connecting with Jordan:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanmdennis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordandennisrealestate Instagram: @jordandennisrealestate Website: https://www.jordandennisleadingyouhome.com 🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast? Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them! Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording  🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO! Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business. Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/ 🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🎙️Episode 247: "People Don't Like the Hard Feedback From Mentors and Coaches" - Motivation Speaker Kurt Uhlir 👨‍💼Guest Bio: Kurt Uhlir is a globally-recognized marketer, operator, and speaker. He’s built and runs businesses from start-up to over $500M annual revenue, assembled teams across six continents, been part of the small team leading an IPO ($880M), and participated in dozens of acquisitions. As a dynamic and charismatic speaker on marketing and innovation, Kurt’s speaking experience includes speeches across the United States and Europe in addition to presenting at prominent industry events such as PPAI, GDC, the White House, and private company/team workshops. He advises leaders, from startup founders to private-equity-backed CEOs to the President of the United States. #IconsOfRealEstate #JoinTheIconsMovement 🗣️Notable Quotes: “The hardest thing is to admit either, 1. you’re wrong, 2. you don’t know what to do next, or there’s so much work and you feel stuck.” 📇Connecting with Kurt:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtuhlir Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kurt.uhlir Instagram: @kurtuhlir Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/KurtUhlir Website: https://kurtuhlir.com 🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast? Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them! Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording  🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO! Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business. Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/ 🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🎙️Episode 246: Luxury Realtor Blake Jones About His Lifestyle & Financial Planning, Experience & Future 👨‍💼Guest Bio: Blake is a real estate professional who has been in and around the real estate industry most of his life. His family’s background in building and developing gave him an early start in the industry, which he entered at the age of 14 with a shovel in his hand. He put his degree in finance and portfolio management, as well as his MBA, to use operating a successful million-dollar financial services practice, managing clients’ personal net worth, and helping high-net-worth individuals with real estate financing. This experience gave Blake a better understanding of the luxury housing market, how real estate works toward building a legacy and how a primary or secondary home can fit as an investment. He enjoys the challenges and details each real estate transaction presents. #IconsOfRealEstate #JoinTheIconsMovement 🗣️Notable Quotes: “Every situation you’re in with somebody is an opportunity to make a positive impact in someone else’s life.” 📇Connecting with Blake:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecjones https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/associate/180-a-df18120417111044542/blake-jones 🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast? Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them! Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording  🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO! Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business. Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/ 🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🎙️Episode 245: "Where Does Money Come From?" How Alejandro Szita Became a Mortgage Broker 👨‍💼Guest Bio: Alejandro Szita worked for over 10 years as a real estate agent under a prominent commercial and luxury real estate broker, where he became familiar with many different financial scenarios. He then started his own business, focusing on real estate loans for business owners and creative entrepreneurs. Now he is a Boutique Mortgage Broker for Artists & Entrepreneurs and President of Prosperity Lending. He is a California-licensed real estate broker and mortgage professional, and he has been doing loans and real estate transactions in Southern California since 2005. #IconsOfRealEstate #JoinTheIconsMovement 🗣️Notable Quotes: “Once you discover what you’re qualified for and how you can do it. A mortgage is now a financial instrument that allows you to change a few things inside.” 📇Connecting with Alejandro:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandroszita Website: https://prosperity-lending.com 🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast? Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them! Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording  🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO! Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business. Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/ 🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🎙️Episode 244: Success In Short-Term Rentals: Uncovering Airbnb Business Secrets by Michael Elefante  👨‍💼Guest Bio: Michael Elefante is a Founder of BNB Investor Academy & Co-Founder of Home Team Vacation Rentals.  Investing in short-term vacation rental properties is the fast path to financial freedom. The cash flow and earnings potential are substantially higher than most traditional real estate investment strategies and Michael thinks just a few properties can set you financially free.  Home Team Vacation Rentals was founded in June 2022, we have over 40 properties under management today, which are doing exceptionally well. #IconsOfRealEstate #JoinTheIconsMovement 🗣️Notable Quotes:  “Generally in short-term rentals, if you don’t leverage the right technology and the right data you might not be making the right investment decisions.” 📇Connecting with Michael:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-elefante-40111ba3 Instagram: @melefante6 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelElefante Website: https://linktr.ee/melefante6  🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast? Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them! Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording  🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO! Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business. Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/ 🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🎙️Episode 243: From Police Sergeant To Standup Comedian to Real Estate Team Leader ft. Charles Gollop 👨‍💼Guest Bio: Charles Gollop is a police sergeant with 25 years of experience and a "retired" standup comedian. He finds that his professional experience in these divergent arenas helps his clients immensely.  Charles helps first-time homebuyers, long-time homeowners, and anyone in-between with their real estate needs, whether buying or selling. #IconsOfRealEstate #JoinTheIconsMovement 🗣️Notable Quotes: “Even as a Real Estate Agent you can really get stuck, and boredom leads to danger. So I’d like to give people opportunities.” 📇Connecting with Charles:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/callupgollop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/callupgollopteam/ Instagram: @chuck_gollop Website: https://www.callupgollop.com/ 🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast? Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them! Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording  🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO! Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business. Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/ 🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🎙️Episode 242: "I Work 95% Offer Referrals" - Katie Herrick About How to Get Clients In Real Estate 👨‍💼Guest Bio: Katie has been a licensed real estate agent since 2007; with a diverse and successful track record including the sales of multi-family properties and single-family homes. She has extensive knowledge of the metro area rental rates as well as San Diego sales values. A brilliant negotiator, Katie’s insight and perseverance combine with her warm personality to not only ensure clients receive the best deal possible, but also preserve a professional and friendly rapport with fellow agents. Katie’s 95% referral rate speaks for itself, mirroring her dedication to both clients and peers. She values relationships above all else and many of her clients become close friends. #IconsOfRealEstate #JoinTheIconsMovement 🗣️Notable Quotes: “There’s no better testimonial than someone you have worked with in the past. I work with 95% of referrals.” 📇Connecting with Katie:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-herrick-99256331/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katieherrickrealtor/ Instagram: @katieherrickgroup Website: https://katieherrickgroup.com/ 🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast? Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them! Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording  🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO! Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business. Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/ 🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🎙️Episode 241: Kim Agemy About eXp Realty: "Best Business Decision I Ever Made For Myself" 👨‍💼Guest Bio: Kim Agemy is a Real Estate Expert. She and her husband, Jim are proud to own and operate Realty Consultants, an eXp Realty powered brokerage growing with serious agents. Prior to this venture, Jim was VP of Sales & Marketing for a national home builder where he specialized in market trends and successful sales teams built on service.  They’re now advocates for serious buyers & sellers who need serious agents that simply get a home SOLD. They’re recognized for their stress-free approach to preventing problems before they arise. They’re also known for their expansive knowledge and marketing solutions that sell a home fast and at full value.  Together, Jim & Kim have successfully negotiated over 600 million in real estate transactions, and they’re currently growing a team of serious agents who deliver the unparalleled service their customers have come to expect. #IconsOfRealEstate #JoinTheIconsMovement 🗣️Notable Quotes: “If you are the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.” 📇Connecting with Kim:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimagemy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAgemyTeam Instagram: @kagemy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2jThq3ae20sG99aagJdaEg/videos Website: https://linktr.ee/kimagemy 🎇Want to be featured on the Icons of Real Estate Podcast? Do you think you have what it takes? Top 1% influencers, Top-Producers, the faces that drive the Icon movement and you can be one of them! Book your slot on https://calendly.com/tomas-ardorseo/icons-podcast-recording  🎯Find more about our Sponsor, Ardor SEO! Ardor SEO developed a simple system to get your message in front of your ideal customer to predictably grow your business. Find more about how you can predictably grow your Real Estate business on https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/ 🎙️Connecting with ✨Icons of Real Estate Podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgPiL-DIROUvJBNtHwdPAA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IconsOfRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconsofrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconsofrealestate/ Website: https://iconsofrealestate.com/