Dive into luxury real estate & marketing secrets with expert Carla Rayman Kidd of Coldwell Banker! This episode of the MyBFF Business Leaders Podcast features an insightful conversation with Carla Rayman Kidd, global agent at Coldwell Banker. Carla unveils the beauty of island living, showcasing stunning properties and the unique lifestyle the Caribbean offers. Learn how technology and targeted marketing are crucial for success in this market and discover the challenges and opportunities spe...
Feb 21, 2024•23 min•Ep. 15
In this episode of the My BFF Business Leaders Podcast, we welcome PJ Louis, Vice President and General Manager of Century 21 AllPoints Realty for an engaging and informative dive into the real estate world's dynamic evolution. PJ shares insights on the brokerage's expansion program, discussing their origins, growth, and recent collaborations. From recounting hilarious car memories to unveiling strategic expansion into Florida and launching an innovative website, PJ discusses how they empower ag...
Dec 04, 2023•25 min•Ep. 14
This week the MyBFF Business Leaders Podcast interviews one of the sharpest minds in mortgage finance, Bill Bodnar, Chief Revenue Officer at Tabrasa.io, Chief Market Analyst at Mortgage Market Guide and the Producer of The Bourbon Room (Hollywood). This week we take on one of the hottest topics in today's news cycle: finance and the economy. The Fed is on a mission to reign in inflation and has raised borrowing costs at ten consecutive meetings, pushing its benchmark rate to between 5 and 5.25%....
May 09, 2023•22 min•Ep. 13
On this episode, we are joined by the founder of AMPD Strong, Amy Moreland. Amy and her husband Tadd started their careers in the fitness vertical when they opened up a studio on the outskirts of Pittsburgh. After their teachings and passion for health and wellness grew rapidly, they decided to establish a brand that could take over the world of fitness. Thus, AMPD Strong was born. Today, operations have expanded across the United States and even abroad with courses being taught in Australia and...
Jan 25, 2021•29 min•Ep. 12
Ryan Weyandt is leading the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance towards the mission of creating a world free of housing discrimination. Launched in June 2020 by leading members of the real estate industry, influential professionals and allies have joined with other members of the LGBTQ+ community to create a new voice in real estate. Listen in to Ryan's insights as he discusses his personal and professional journey, as well as describing what the future holds for the Alliance.
Dec 30, 2020•36 min•Ep. 11
On this episode, we are joined by not one, but two business leaders that are transforming the landscape of their industry. Jason Sealand and Jason Hall are lifelong friends that created a million-dollar company known by many as Mad Viking Beard Company. Mad Viking is a place dedicated to the love of all things Bearded and Viking. A place that takes pride in men and women of all walks of life. An idea that started from a friendly beard competition has now transpired into a massive business entity...
Oct 22, 2020•29 min•Ep. 10
On this episode, we sit down with a professional that has spent the greater extent of his career as a leader in the energy industry. Phil Orend started working in this vertical back in 2006, and since then he has been versatile in his capabilities en route to working under a number of important roles for various energy businesses. He played an integral part in leading OnDemand Energy, a local outfit in the Greater Pittsburgh Area, to be acquired by World Fuel Services, a Fortune 100 and publicly...
Sep 21, 2020•27 min•Ep. 9
On this episode, we are ecstatic to have the opportunity to interview one of Yahoo's Top 12 Entrepreneurs to Watch; the CEO of Luxe Brand and Biz Buzz, Ryan Mason. Acting as the CEO of two very successful companies, his days are filled to the brim with projects, meetings, and other business activities that instill the prioritization of efficiency and effectiveness throughout every one of his days. Ryan's work has been featured on Good Morning America, the NFL Network, Yahoo Finance and other maj...
Sep 08, 2020•47 min•Ep. 8
On this episode, we sit down with a leader that is changing the landscape of Pennsylvania spirits. Cofounder of the MLH Distillery and Forefathers spirits, Brian Myers. Brian has always had aspirations to start his own business from scratch. He obtained this bootstrap mentality after seeing his father develop a brand with his own two hands, so Brian gathered up his closest friends and ran with the idea to develop a brand of spirits and tasting room to accompany it. Today, MLH Distillery is shipp...
Aug 17, 2020•30 min•Ep. 7
On this episode, we are joined by a real estate business leader who currently oversees the operations of 8 different offices and over 1,000 sales professionals. The COO of Keller Williams Capital Properties, Dontae Carroll. Dontae is a long-time friend of My BFF Social Founder, Matt Gentile, who also is featured on this episode as our special host. These two great business minds sit down to discuss all things real estate, football and even dive into relevant and popular societal topics that lead...
Jul 09, 2020•34 min•Ep. 7
On this episode, we are pleased to welcome Emily Bezak to the My BFF Business Leaders Podcast. Emily has an impressive track record as a Content Strategist that includes time spent working for WESCO, Point Park University, and TEDx Pittsburgh. In this episode, she provides an in-depth overview of her unique content strategy that has helped to position her as an industry influencer. Emily wears a ton of different hats when it comes to digital marketing, and she walks us through a day in her life ...
Jun 08, 2020•36 min•Ep. 6
On this episode, we are joined by a professional that lives up to the true definition of a business leader, Brandon Steiner. Brandon has been featured on the likes of ESPN, CNN, CNBC, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. He is a published author that is most well known for being the Founder and President of the Steiner Agency and the CollectibleXchange. In this discussion, Brandon describes his journey from the streets of Brooklyn to becoming one of the most prominent voices in the Sp...
May 25, 2020•51 min•Ep. 5
On this episode, we sit down with strategic storyteller and brand marketing expert, Brandon Linn. Brandon is a maestro when it comes to optimizing the power of social media to enrich the employee experience and expand brand awareness. His journey began in Hollywood of course, where he amended television scripts for shows across a wide range of genres. Now, Brandon leads a strong team of marketers that are dedicated to managing social media and employee engagement for a Top 10 Mortgage Conglomera...
May 18, 2020•50 min•Ep. 4
On this episode, we hear from Leah Lizarondo, CEO and co-founder of 412 Food Rescue. Leah has combined her passion to end hunger with her background in entrepreneurship, philanthropy and technology to create one of the most dynamic non-profits dedicated to ending hunger. This episode features an in-depth discussion of her life prior to moving to Pittsburgh, her passion and dedication for the fight against hunger, and the bright future of 412 food rescue and its game-changing mobile technology....
Apr 28, 2020•22 min•Ep. 3
On this episode, we sit down with Master Real Estate Trainer and founder of Leader's Edge Training, Chris Leader. This discussion highlights Chris's incredible success at the early stages of his career that led him to become a brokerage owner, and how he found his passion for teaching and coaching en route to establishing his own company. Today, Chris and his team have helped over 50,000 agents/brokers take their businesses to new heights. Chris dives deep into the backbone of his programs and o...
Apr 21, 2020•32 min•Ep. 2
On this episode, we sit down with My BFF Social's Founder and Managing Director, Matt Gentile. This discussion features our founder from his Pittsburgh roots, to his time spent leading the PR and Social Media efforts of global real estate brand CENTURY 21 where we will discuss his role in promoting two Super Bowl ad campaigns, one featuring President Donald Trump. Tune in to the My BFF Business Leaders Podcast and learn how today's business leaders are shaping the future of their industries. Mus...
Apr 13, 2020•29 min•Ep. 1
