🚀 Host Daniel Berger sits down with Dani Dorman, team lead of the Dorman Homes Real Estate Team at Real, to discuss what it takes to thrive in today’s real estate market. They share stories from past transactions, strategies for lead generation, open houses, working with FSBOs, and the importance of mentorship and adaptability in the industry.

🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

👤 Guest: 🏡 Dani Dorman – Team Lead, Dorman Homes Real Estate Team at Real

Dani Dorman is the Team Leader of Dorman Homes Team at Real Broker NY LLC, serving the Metro New York market. Licensed since 2006, he has nearly two decades of experience and has closed over 130 transactions, including 36 sales in the past 12 months, with prices ranging from $25,000 to $1.3 million. His career background includes serving as Vice President of Operations at AKD Construction from 2001 to 2011 and working as a sales trainer at Keller Williams Scarsdale.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to build and lead a successful real estate team

✔️ The art of converting buyer leads into listings

✔️ Effective open house strategies that drive results

✔️ Working with FSBOs and earning client trust

✔️ How AI is reshaping real estate marketing

✔️ Lessons from handling tricky transactions and negotiations

🎵 If you’re a real estate agent or team lead looking to level up your business, this episode is packed with practical lessons!

💼 Connect with Dani Dorman:

🌐 Website → http://www.danidormanhomes.com/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danidormanrealestate

🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:

🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17

💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger sits down with Hillary Johns — a powerhouse trial attorney practicing in California, Montana, and New York with over 150 verdicts under her belt. From her early days as a competitive soccer player to her thriving legal career, Hillary shares lessons in discipline, perseverance, and leadership. Together, Daniel and Hillary dive into the connections between athletics and trial work, the challenges of real estate law, the recent National Association of Realtors lawsuit, and why accessibility and trust are critical in attorney-client relationships.

🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

👤 Guest: 🏡 Hillary Johns – Trial Attorney, Speaker, Writer, Advocate

Hillary Johns is an award-winning civil trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience and more than 150 cases tried to verdict. She holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and leads her own multi-state firm with offices in Beverly Hills, the Bay Area, and New York. An Occidental College graduate and recipient of the Health Law Award at Golden Gate University School of Law, she is licensed in federal courts across California, New York, and Washington, D.C. She regularly consults on high profile matters and subjects in the news and is a frequent podcaster. Hillary is also a frequent legal speaker, published writer, and pro bono advocate for underserved communities. Outside the courtroom, she is a former competitive soccer player and a certified youth coach and is involved with martial arts and animal rights.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How sports prepared Hillary for the discipline of trial work

✔️ The realities of being a trial attorney vs. litigation practice

✔️ Inside look at the National Association of Realtors lawsuit & settlement

✔️ Key differences in real estate law between California and New York

✔️ Why accessibility and trust are vital in hiring a lawyer

🎵 Whether you’re a broker, agent, or investor, this episode delivers insights that matter!

💼 Connect with Hillary Johns:

🌐 Website → https://hillarytriallawyers.com/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-johns-80519483/

🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:

🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17

💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger sits down with Jon Swire, a multifamily expert, author, and UCLA instructor, to uncover the truth about real estate investing. From his engineering background and MBA to brokering over $1B in deals, Jon shares how he blends math, teaching, and practical experience to guide clients through building long-term wealth. They discuss market cycles, syndications, retirement planning, and why real estate is not a “get rich quick” scheme but a discipline that requires strategy, patience, and the right ecosystem.

🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

👤 Guest: 🏡 Jon Swire – Real Estate Broker, Educator & Author

Jon Swire is a top-producing real estate advisor at The Agency specializing in Los Angeles multi-family properties. His distinguished career includes closing over 500 transactions for more than $1 billion in sales, earning him the remarkable ranking of #3 Agent in the United States. A consistent top 5% international producer, Swire is also a published author and a respected real estate instructor at UCLA Extension, cementing his status as a leading authority in investment real estate.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why there’s “no free lunch” in real estate investing

✔️ Market insights: why 2025 is a buyer’s market in LA

✔️ How to use math and spreadsheets to analyze investments

✔️ The role of syndications and diversification in building wealth

✔️ Retirement planning, SEP accounts, and protecting your future

✔️ Why real estate is a calling—and how passion fuels success

🎵 Whether you’re a new investor, agent, or seasoned entrepreneur, this episode gives you tools to build wealth with confidence.

💼 Connect with Jon Swire:

🌐 Website → https://www.jonswire.com/

🌐 Website → https://www.theagencyre.com/agent/jon-swire

🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:

🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17

💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this episode of Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger welcomes Alex Young, top-producing agent in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and founder of the Bow Tie Group. Alex shares his journey from sales and leadership in telecommunications to real estate, the struggles of his early career (including donating plasma just to put gas in his car), and how he built a thriving business through grit, consistency, and putting people before profit.

🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

👤 Guest: 🏡 Alex Young – Realtor, The Bow Tie Group (Keller Williams)

Alex Young is a top-producing Realtor® with over 8 years of experience and over 300 closed transactions across Northeast Wisconsin. As a Green Bay native, Alex understands what it means to be Midwest nice in the world’s biggest small town. His purpose is to travel the world and learn from the best in the business, creating relationships that will allow him to do what he does best: serve others. Having lived both out of the state, and out of the country, Alex is excited to bring fresh perspective, service, and unending value to his clients, his community, and his industry. Outside of work, Alex is a loving husband to his wife of 10 years, Amanda and a proud dog dad to Sierra and Apollo.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Alex transitioned from sales into real estate

✔️ The struggles of starting out & lessons in perseverance

✔️ Why “people before profit” is Alex’s guiding philosophy

✔️ Systems and routines that drive consistency & success

✔️ Financial discipline: budgeting, planning & investing for the future

🎵 Whether you’re a new agent struggling to get started or a seasoned pro looking for systems, Alex’s story is proof that perseverance pays off.

💼 Connect with Alex Young:

🌎 Website → http://www.thebowtiegroup.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thebowtiegroup

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/alexyoungrealtor/

🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:

🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17

💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

In this episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger chats with Bob Lachance—former professional hockey player turned real estate entrepreneur and CEO of Reva Global. Bob shares how his journey from the ice rink to real estate investing led him to create a thriving virtual assistant company that helps agents and investors scale their businesses. From his first flip to founding Reva Global, Bob offers insights into resilience, opportunity, and building businesses from the ground up.

🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

👤 Guest: 🏡 Bob Lachance – CEO of Reva Global & Real Estate Investor

Bob Lachance is a former pro hockey player turned real estate entrepreneur and CEO of REVA Global, a leading virtual assistant staffing company. After playing internationally and winning a national championship with Boston University, he built a career in real estate investing, coaching, and business development—helping thousands of entrepreneurs scale through outsourcing and smarter systems.

💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How Bob transitioned from professional hockey to real estate ✔️ Lessons from Bob’s first flip and early real estate challenges ✔️ Why prospecting and consistency are essential in real estate success ✔️ The origins of Reva Global and how VAs help agents scale ✔️ Tasks every real estate agent should outsource vs. keep in-house ✔️ The importance of creating your own opportunities (and “making your own luck”) ✔️ Why every agent should explore multiple real estate niches

🎵 Whether you’re a new agent, seasoned investor, or entrepreneur looking to scale, Bob’s story is filled with insights you can apply right away!

💼 Connect with Bob Lachance: 🌐 Website → https://revaglobal.com 📘 Free Download → 100 Task List for Real Estate VAs (revaglobal.com/downloads) 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/revaglobalva 💼 LinkedIn →https://www.linkedin.com/company/reva-global-llc

🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17

💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger sits down with Kurt Byers, Head of Business Development at New Western—the nation’s largest real estate investment marketplace. They discuss how New Western connects buyers and sellers, navigates distressed properties, and leverages technology while keeping the human touch in real estate. Kurt also shares insights into sourcing properties, investor strategies, AI in real estate, and the hottest markets to watch.

🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

👤 Guest: 🏡 Kurt Byers – Head of Business Development, New Western

Kurt Byers is the Head of Business Development at New Western, the nation’s largest private real estate investment marketplace and the largest private buyer of residential investment properties in the U.S. With a presence in over 35 markets—including a rapidly expanding footprint in Metro New York—New Western specializes in value-add properties that need renovation, connecting investors with opportunities sourced through a vast network of wholesalers, agents, contractors, and lenders.

With over two decades of experience in marketing and strategic growth, Kurt has played a key role in scaling New Western’s operations and investor base nationwide. Under his leadership, the company has grown significantly, making off-market real estate more accessible to everyday investors.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How New Western buys and sells a house every 13 minutes nationwide

✔️ Best practices for sourcing off-market and distressed properties

✔️ Why most investor buyers are individuals, not institutions

✔️ The role of financing and hard money lending in real estate investing

✔️ How AI and technology are shaping (and challenging) the future of real estate

✔️ Insights into today’s hottest markets and future opportunities

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Kurt Byers:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/newwestern

🌎 Website → https://www.newwestern.com/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/newwestern

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/newwestern/

🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:

🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17

💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this episode of 'Adventures of a Real Estate Broker,' Daniel Berger hosts Nick Harris, who transitioned from the fitness industry to real estate. They discuss the importance of relationship building in both fields and delve into Nick's journey from zero to 100 deals within 18 months. Nick shares practical strategies, including the significance of having an ideal client avatar, leveraging social media, and the power of authenticity and professionalism. They also touch on adapting to market changes and share some intriguing experiences in the field.

🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

👤 Guest: 🏡 Nick Harris – Real Estate Coach & Creator of the Wealthy Realtor Method

Nick Harris is a high-performing REALTOR® in Metro Detroit, averaging 100+ sales annually. With a background in health and fitness, he brings strong relationship and sales skills to real estate. Now with eXp Realty, he also leads the Wealthy Realtor Method, helping agents grow their business and income with proven systems.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to build a lead generation machine that works 24/7

✔️ Time-blocking secrets for high performance

✔️ The mindset shift from agent to entrepreneur

✔️ How to use AI and automation for marketing and follow-up

✔️ Mistakes agents make that keep them stuck

🎵 Whether you're starting out or stuck at a ceiling, Nick’s method provides clarity and confidence.

📇 Connect with Nick Harris:

🌐 Website → https://wealthyrealtormethod.com/

📱 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nickharris_realtor

🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:

🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17

💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this insightful episode of The Icons of Real Estate Show, host Daniel Berger sits down with veteran broker and bestselling author Michael B. Bell. With nearly $500 million in sales and decades of experience, Michael uncovers the biggest mistakes sellers and agents make in today’s market. From post-lawsuit industry changes to personal branding and long-term success habits, this episode is packed with powerful takeaways for real estate professionals at every level.

🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

👤 Guest: 🏡 Michael B. Bell – Real Estate Broker & Author of Seller Mistakes

Michael B. Bell is a California‑licensed real estate broker based in Pasadena with a 32‑year career and over 600 home sales totaling close to $500 million in transactions. Since 2015, he has been the #1 agent at Sotheby’s International Realty – Greater Pasadena, ranking in the top 0.3% of all Sotheby’s agents and top 0.1% nationally. In 2024, his average sales price was approximately $1.42 million, with properties sold in the upper price range reaching up to $3.15 million. He is also the Wall Street Journal #3 best‑selling author of Seller Mistakes and teaches part‑time at Pasadena City College.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why open houses and print ads often don’t work

✔️ How the recent commission lawsuits affect buyer agents

✔️ What top agents do that average agents ignore

✔️ The biggest seller misconceptions and how to fix them

✔️ Why simplicity, follow-up, and personal connection always win

🎵 Whether you're just getting started or reevaluating your current approach, this episode is packed with the mindset shifts and tools that matter.

💼 Connect with Michael B. Bell:

🌐 Website → https://www.michaelbbell.com/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/linktomichaelbell/

🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:

🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17

💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/