Episode 33 - Bita Tahmaasebi
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Welcome to The Agent Edge: Episode 34! In this podcast episode, we are joined by Bita Tahmasebi, an agent out of our Newport Beach Office. While going through the home buying process, Bita became intrigued by real estate. The differences in how real estate operates in the United States versus how real estate operates in Iran piqued her interest and she soon dove into the world of real estate. As a former CEO and one of the few female CEOs at a large tech company in Iran, Bita’s background in tech helps her connect with her clients. In just four years, Bita has become one of the...
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Episode 33 - Morgan King
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Welcome to The Agent Edge: Episode 33! In this podcast episode, we are joined by Morgan King, an agent in our La Jolla office. Morgan grew up on her family-owned campground in a small town in Wisconsin where she helped run the family business at a young age. Working on her family’s campground taught her not only how to run a successful business, but also how to be a people-person. After getting her cosmetology license and pursuing her career as a hairstylist, Morgan decided to go back to school to pursue her degree in marketing. With her background in the beauty industry and her new...
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Episode 32 - Julie Tran
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Welcome to The Agent Edge: Episode 32! In this podcast episode, we are joined by Julie Tran, an agent out of our Irvine Office. With a background in property management and after working two part-time jobs at two different law firms, she figured she would get into real estate on the side. As a goal-driven individual with 3 kids to support, she has learned a lot about success, happiness, and family. Her positive, “whatever it takes” mentality and passion for service is what has helped her grow her successful business in just 5 years. In this show, you’ll learn about how...
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Episode 1: Gregg Neuman (REBROADCAST)
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Gregg Neuman of Neuman & Neuman is one of the top producing real estate agents in San Diego and has been in real estate since 1981. Although he entered real estate at a less than desirable time in the market, Gregg has continued to grow and improve his business year over year. In this episode, you’ll learn how Gregg made his way to the top, what it takes to become a top real estate agent, and what life is like when you’re there. Hint: people skills, drive, dedication, and a passion to succeed are all part of the equation. He’ll walk you through his formula for success and give...
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Episode 31 - Valerie Punwar, Calabasas CA
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Originally from the suburbs of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Valerie’s career began in the advertising world as a media buyer. Her career took her from Chicago to New York, to San Francisco, and ultimately to Los Angeles. Her sales career shifted from being the VP of sales for an ice cream company to now being a top-producing real estate agent here at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.
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Episode 30 - Kyle Kemp
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In this show, you’ll learn how Kyle keeps his offices ranking among the top 10 of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties offices over the past 11 years and, more recently, among the top 10 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices offices nationwide, and what he is doing to keep that reputation in the years to come.
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Episode 29 - Chase Cromwell
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Chase has built his business on ambition, persistence, and hard work – values he holds near his heart because they are what got him to where he is today. By staying alert, being on top of his tasks, and being available 24/7, Chase continues to build a business and a life on solid relationships with his clients and friends. He believes that relationships are key not only in the real estate business but also in life.
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Episode 28 - Powerhouse Partners
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In this podcast episode, we are joined by Matt Epstein, Jill Krutchik, and Arman Grigoryan, three of seven partners on Powerhouse Partners working out of our Studio City Office. With varying backgrounds in law, technology, and systems, Matt, Arman, and Jill all bring their prior experience and innovative skill sets to create a team that upends the traditional concepts and expectations of a Real Estate team. By creating a collaborative team environment, Powerhouse Partners is able to encourage and empower the agents who are involved on the team to reach partner status. The particular structure...
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Episode 27 - Jeff Goodall Jr
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Born and raised in San Diego, with a competitive spirit thanks to sports, Jeff did not originally foresee a career in real estate for himself. As a fourth generation San Diegan and an Alumni of San Diego State University (SDSU), Jeff lives and breathes all things, San Diego, making him a great match for a career in real estate. Although he left for a bit to pursue his dream of baseball at Pepperdine University, Jeff found his way back to San Diego his junior year of college.
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Episode 26 - Lauren Ravitz
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Lauren is a San Diego native who found her way to Los Angeles after graduating from the University of Michigan. After taking a few jobs in the entertainment industry and realizing it was not for her, Lauren decided to get her real estate license. She learned the importance of networking while she worked in the entertainment industry, so it was no coincidence that she joined one of the best teams in Los Angeles after getting her license.
info_outlineWelcome to The Agent Edge: Episode 12
In this podcast episode, we are joined by Ellen McCormick in our Pacific Palisades office. Ellen is a California native and resident of Pacific Palisades since 1985. A founding associate of her office in 1997, she consistently ranks among top Berkshire Hathaway HomeService agents nationwide.
In this show, you'll learn how growing up in San Francisco during the 1970s and attending an all-girls Catholic school prepared her for just about anything and anyone, and that her career is driven by finding that moment a person falls in love with a home.
You'll also learn:
- That listening and taking note of what is not said is just as important as what is said
- How important it is to take off one full day every week
- Why Ellen thinks that the most important type of advertising is online, but still spends for print advertising
- Her advice for homebuyers, sellers, and new real estate agents
- That houses have magic
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