

Playmakers with Andrew Flachner
Andrew Flachner
Playmakers gets inside the minds—and moves—of the people shaping the future of real estate. Hosted by Andrew Flachner, co-founder of RealScout and a trusted interviewer of top industry leaders, the show features unfiltered conversations with the executives, entrepreneurs, and dealmakers behind real estate’s biggest shifts.
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May 28, 2025 • 41min
Why Gino Blefari Stepped Down, Real Estate Leadership Burnout, CCP, Warren Buffet, and more
In this inaugural episode of the Playmakers Podcast, RealScout CEO Andrew Flachner sits down with Gino Blefari, former CEO of HomeServices of America and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, for an unfiltered, 45-minute conversation.Gino opens up about his decision to step down, what’s changed in real estate leadership, and why he believes it’s still a great market for agents—even if it’s “no longer fun” for many at the top.We also dive into:– The impact Warren Buffett had on Gino’s career– His take on the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP)– The habits and mindset that fueled his success– What comes next after decades in leadershipWhether you’re a team leader, brokerage exec, or agent navigating today’s challenges, this episode is packed with hard-earned insight and straight talk. Subscribe for future episodes

Apr 27, 2025 • 13sec
Coming Soon: Playmakers with Andrew Flachner
Playmakers: Inside the Minds—and Moves—of Real Estate’s Power Players is a new podcast featuring real conversations with the executives, entrepreneurs, and dealmakers shaping the future of real estate. No fluff. No self-promotion. Just sharp insights into the strategies and decisions driving the industry forward.Subscribe now to get inside access to the conversations shaping what’s next.


