Pam Smilow lives and works in Manhattan, New York and on the midcoast of Maine she is a successful, self-supporting artist of considerable national and international stature. Over decades she has built a prosperous business and her network of clients is international and nationwide. Her mixed media paintings are transformative dream landscapes, abstract, visionary, full of recognizable symbols, and powerfully expressive. She works intuitively, mixing mediums and textures, often using collage ele...
Aug 02, 2025•57 min
Rebecca is a trailblazing force in the real estate industry, blending her passion for design with her sharp business acumen to help clients maximize the value of their homes. Her journey began by helping clients transform their properties on micro budgets, personally fronting the costs of remodeling and negotiating payment at the close of escrow. This innovative approach has helped dozens of clients earn significantly more on their home sales than they ever imagined possible. With nearly 80 home...
Jun 06, 2025•59 min
Dr. Al Philip-Neri is a performance psychologist, elite coach, and top-producing real estate entrepreneur who helps serious leaders build teams that actually work. With a PhD in performance psychology and a background in high-level athletics, Dr. Al is the founder of Cohesion HQ—a leadership consultancy built on trust, clarity, and execution. Whether he's coaching nationally ranked athletes, scaling real estate teams, advising CEOs or SWAT Teams, his approach cuts through the noise: no fluff, no...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Greg Reed transitioned from a 20-year real estate career to fiction writing at 56, proving it's never too late to start anew. Seeking guidance, he joined an online writing community, where he learned the importance of support and consistency. His early earnings were modest, but persistence paid off—within months, he hit #1 on Amazon UK's mystery, thriller, and suspense category, outselling major authors like Stephen King and Jeffrey Archer. ______________________________________________ About Ma...
May 23, 2025•59 min
Dhimaan Shah is the Executive Director and Co-CEO of the Isprava Group (Isprava, The Chapter and Lohono Stays). Prior to building Isprava and Lohono Stays, he worked as an investment banker with HSBC in New York and has also successfully built two ventures in the technology space. Dhimaan is a graduate from Northwestern University with a degree in economics. Isprava is India's leading non-urban, luxury home developer. Over the past nine years, Isprava has grown exponentially by creating some of ...
May 16, 2025•1 hr
Angelica Ventrice is a 7-figure High-Performance Health & Business Mentor and the Founder of The Aligned Method - helping powerhouse women to align health, wealth & purpose. She intuitively mentors women by putting a strong emphasis on Nutrition, Gut Health & Success Mindset. To this day, she has helped over 800 women transform their bodies & minds through intuitive coaching methods and a raw, authentic approach that catalyses deep, meaningful change–for life. ___________________...
May 09, 2025•54 min
Nathaniel Getzels is an acclaimed real estate expert and the dynamic founder of Getzels Group, now part of Coldwell Banker Realty, specializing in luxury properties. With over two decades in the industry, Nathaniel's influence extends far beyond California. Under his visionary leadership, Getzels Group has become a top-producing real estate team, consistently delivering outstanding results and redefining the luxury market. ______________________________________________ About Mastering the Art of...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Gayle Zientek, has been married to Steve Zientek for 47 years has 3 adult married kids and 12 grandchildren ages 22 to 7. Gayle joined SendOutCards in 2007 and within 3 years their real estate business went from 35% to 100% referral business sending cards and gifts. She made the decision to join as a consultant and over 19 years have built a large organization with monthly residual income. She retired from real estate in 2022. SendOutCards rebranded as Promptings in 2023 and created the Gratitud...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Interview with Laura Klein and Maya Alyassini of Freemodel "We remove the barriers to pre-sale renovations. Your clients' homes sell faster—and for more." Maya Alyassini: From my Lego sets as a kid, to asking for an Architectural Digest subscription as a teenager (rather than Seventeen Magazine), to my exposure to construction projects via my contractor uncle, and love of all things design, I've organically grown into this industry. I have 25+ years' professional experience including design, ren...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Greg Woehrle brings over 30 years of experience as a licensed real estate broker, developer, and builder in the Bay Area. His real estate career launched with the acquisition of the historic Kaiser Estate in Piedmont/Montclair, which led to founding Select Real Estate in the early 1990s—his first brokerage specializing in luxury home sales. Since then, Greg has remained deeply involved in the development, design, and sale of high-end custom homes across Lafayette, Orinda, Alamo, Walnut Creek, an...
Apr 11, 2025•58 min
G. Brian Davis is a real estate investor, personal finance writer, and cofounder of SparkRental.com with over two decades in the real estate and finance industries. He owns an interest in over 2,000 units, adding more each month in a form of dollar cost averaging. In addition to hosting the Live Off Rents podcast, Brian regularly contributes as a real estate and personal finance expert for BiggerPockets, Inman, Best Ever Real Estate, R.E.tipster and more. Brian started his career working for a h...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 45
Suzie Anderson is the owner and interior stylist behind Suzie Anderson Home, a lifestyle emporium specializing in contemporary homewares, furniture, lighting, décor, art, and antiques. Co-owning the business with her partner David Condon, Suzie brings a deep understanding of the psychology of home, helping clients create spaces that feel truly personal and inviting. At the heart of her approach is her signature 5 L's of Styling—Lighting, Layering, Lustre, Living energy, and Loved Items—combined ...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 44
Elizabeth Andrew is a former tech CEO, cofounder, and 5x Sales Leader who has built, scaled, and advised high-growth companies. As creator of The 4x4 Method , Elizabeth reveals the playbook used by tech leaders to turn ambitious goals into reality. At a time when millions feel stuck in soul-crushing careers, struggling with financial uncertainty, and searching for purpose, The 4x4 Method offers a game-changing approach—treating personal and professional growth like a high-growth startup. By comb...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 43
Ida Fields, VP of Agent Marketing and Business (AKA Mindset and Marketing Coach) A creative force known for her impressive ability to generate original ideas on demand, Ida is the in-house coach at The Corcoran Group, where she coaches top producing real estate agents helping to define their unique brand expression and bring their business to the next level. Her Corcoran brand based coaching program integrates spirituality with success and leverages her 25+ years of experience directing advertis...
Mar 07, 2025•59 min•Ep. 42
Dubbed the wolf of real estate, Erica Wolfe is a dynamic real estate agent turned entrepreneur, building a thriving agency while inspiring others to break barriers. As a teen mom, she balanced two jobs and two kids, diving into real estate in 2008 to create a better life. From expertly crafted digital ads and geo-farming strategies to streamlined systems that make real estate magic happen, Erica has mastered the art of marketing in the modern age early, she turned Facebook videos of her hustle i...
Feb 28, 2025•58 min•Ep. 41
Maren Brisson-Kuester is the Chief Operating Officer and a top-producing broker at Corcoran HM Properties, a leading real estate firm in Charlotte, NC. With over two decades in the industry, she has built a reputation for excellence, earning top producer status since 2006 and holding leadership roles such as President of the Charlotte Regional Realtors Association and NC Realtors. A passionate advocate for real estate professionals, Maren has been recognized with multiple industry awards, includ...
Feb 21, 2025•58 min•Ep. 40
Thinking about buying luxury real estate in Vail, Colorado or Cabo San Lucas, Mexico? 🌎 In this episode of Mastering the Art of Real Estate, Debbi DiMaggio sits down with Jennifer Coulson, a top-producing agent with 20+ years of experience, to explore two of the most desirable markets in North America. ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode: Jennifer’s inspiring journey into real estate and her success in two luxury markets. Why so many buyers split their time between Vail’s mountain lifestyle and...
Feb 15, 2025•54 min•Ep. 39
Ashley was raised in Walnut Creek, CA. After attending UC Berkeley, she lived in Europe for 2 years, traveling and gathering inspiration from cities that still inspire her most today. She returned to the East Bay Area, where she found a renewed appreciation for the classic California interior design style and began working at Pottery Barn for 2 years before working under a prominent local stager/designer. Ashley Provost Design was launched in 2010, her fifth year in the staging industry, with on...
Jan 31, 2025•59 min•Ep. 38
Hyleri Katzenberg is a second-generation Realtor and UCLA graduate who began her career at just 18 in her mother’s brokerage. Since making Connecticut her home in 1997, she’s built an intimate knowledge of Greenwich, Fairfield, Westport, and beyond. Hyleri specializes in helping clients transition from the city to the suburbs, offering a personal understanding of relocation and a deep appreciation for all that Fairfield County offers—from its coastline and dining to its easy New York City access...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 37
Susanna works to restore energetic harmony using flower essences and other vibrational methods to shift what is not working in a home, environment, or life. Susanna has been working as an Energetic Harmonizer for more than twenty years and is a certified flower essence counselor, a trained animal communicator, holds a Master of Public Health and is a Reiki Master. As the inspiration for Essential Clearing, Susanna works with spaces, businesses and people's lives to help change their vibration an...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 36
Christopher Long's journey is one of grit and vision. Starting as a contractor in need of storage for "the big stuff," he founded Longyards Storage , transforming a personal challenge into an international powerhouse for secure, large-scale storage solutions. Alongside his success in industrial storage, Christopher built a strong foundation in real estate, starting with multifamily investments and now focusing on heavy industrial acquisitions . As the driving force behind Longyards, Christopher ...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 35
For Brian Knox, real estate is more than just transactions—it's a highly personalized, concierge-level experience that exceeds expectations. Raised in Southwest Florida and honed by New York City's fast-paced business environment, Brian blends local insight with sharp strategy and technology expertise. His intuitive, detail-oriented approach ensures every client enjoys a seamless, bespoke selling experience. By focusing on meaningful connections, Brian consistently aligns the right strategies, l...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 34
Aaron is a nationally recognized expert in 1031 exchanges, with a 20+ year background in real estate finance and consulting. He grew up in Sonora, CA, then lived in Hawaii for 9 years before settling in San Diego County. While in Hawaii he became a partner in a mortgage company and was recognized as a top trainer at the #1 real estate oƯice in Honolulu. He has assisted hundreds of investors in evaluating their real estate investments and consulted on deals ranging from $100k to $100m. He brings ...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 33
What if your backyard was a runway? Welcome to Pecan Plantation & The Landings Airpark, the nation’s fastest-selling aviation community, where luxury real estate meets the thrill of flying! In this episode of Mastering the Art of Real Estate, host Debbi DiMaggio sits down with Zach Milton, a licensed real estate agent and land consultant at Patten Properties, to explore this unique airpark lifestyle in Granbury, Texas. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What makes The Landings Airpark the #1 fas...
Nov 15, 2024•59 min•Ep. 32
Tiffany's "all-in" approach to real estate is like a well-crafted poker strategy—carefully calculated yet bold, earning her loyal clients through honest, data-driven advice. With a background in tournament poker, comedy, and graphic design, she brings a playful yet polished style to her work, ensuring clients succeed while enjoying the journey. Passionate about altruistic capitalism, Tiffany believes in using her expertise to uplift others, fostering community and collaboration in her real estat...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 31
Brent Bowers, is an investor and coach with a focus on buying and selling vacant land. As an Army Officer with over 8 years of service, Brent was spending a great deal of time away from his family, and he knew he needed to make some changes in order to be more present with his wife and children. In a short period of time, Brent was able to expand his business, hire a team, and (most importantly) spend quality time with his family while still working hard and helping others. While Brent invests i...
Nov 01, 2024•55 min•Ep. 30
Don Stanek has over 30 years of experience in Home Sales, Home Sales Management, and Coaching Agents to be their best. He is a founding member of REagile Coach and currently serves as its Principal. Don Stanek has overseen 3.5 billion dollars in transactions throughout his career. As a Founding Member of REagile Coach, Stanek has taken his vast professional experience and created an agile-based Sales Coaching and Private Mentoring platform that currently serves the needs of Realtors, Mortgage Le...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 29
Jessica Burton, founder of The Burton Group and a passionate Houstonian, is a visionary real estate leader with a relentless drive for innovation and excellence. As a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) with Guild recognition and a Graduate Real Estate Institute (GRI) designation, Jessica has cemented her reputation as a fierce negotiator and trusted advisor in Houston's dynamic real estate market. From historic homes to new construction, investment homes, land and ranches, or lux...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 28
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Oct 04, 2024•58 min•Ep. 27
Sometimes the best advice comes after getting some tough love. Coach Katey has the unique ability to lead from the heart and shake things up at the exact moment. When things aren't working right with your business, it's great to get a new perspective. Katey challenges and supports Realtors and Loan Officers to look at their business differently to achieve the desired results. Her direct approach, using her 25+ years in sales and tips from her book Fortune Cookie Leadership. Katey has resources t...
Sep 27, 2024•58 min•Ep. 26
