Some business relationships start with a handshake. This one started with a phone call that could have gone very wrong.

Jessica Benevento, your mortgage matchmaker, and co host Jason welcome Top Producing Realtor Debrah Pitrat of OMNI Homes International for her very first podcast appearance, and she arrives with a story that says everything about who she is. When a Zillow lead put Debrah across from a buyer who already had an agent (the buyer's own aunt), most agents would have quietly kept showing houses. Debrah picked up the phone and called the lender first. That call reached Jess, and what could have been an awkward turf moment became the start of a partnership built on honesty, warmth, and doing the right thing when nobody is watching.

The client chose Debrah anyway, the aunt handled it with grace, and about a week later a handwritten letter showed up in Jess's mailbox. In an industry of drip campaigns and auto texts, Debrah writes letters. That is the whole episode in one image.

In this conversation you will hear how Debrah helps families land in Scottsdale, North Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Sun City, Surprise, and Paradise Valley, why luxury, relocation, and new construction clients keep referring her, and why Jess and Jason swear by the simplest business filter there is: work with people you actually like.

About the guest:
Debrah Pitrat is a Top Producing Realtor with OMNI Homes International, specializing in luxury and lifestyle homes, relocation and move up buyers, and new construction communities across the Valley. She has helped more than 65 families find their place in Arizona, building her business on relationships, trust, and consistent results. For Debrah, real estate is more than buying or selling a home. It is helping people create a life they love.

Connect with Debrah:
Phone: 480.878.8889
Email: DebrahPitrat@gmail.com

Local Legends with Jess: Arizona Edition is hosted by Jessica Benevento, your mortgage matchmaker, opening doors with ease, alongside co host Jason, sharing the stories behind Arizona's most inspiring people.

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What happens when a man spends decades fighting through divorce, fatherhood, heartbreak, anger, faith, and starting over?

You get a conversation that is anything but surface level.

In this episode we sit down with Johnny Trichetti, a Scottsdale luxury real estate professional, longtime entrepreneur, devoted father, and a man who has learned some hard lessons about relationships, resilience, and what really matters.

Johnny opens up about being single in his 50s, his views on dating, his journey through divorce, and the experiences that ultimately changed the way he looks at life.

The Dating Conversation Nobody Wants to Have

Johnny has always wanted to be a family man. But life didn't unfold exactly the way he imagined.

He shares what happened when he found himself single again and why getting older changed his perspective on relationships, dating, and what he actually wants from a partner.

The conversation gets honest, funny, and occasionally very unfiltered.

Because dating in your 50s is not exactly the same as dating in your 20s.

And Johnny has some opinions.

From the Party Life to a Different Perspective

Johnny takes us back to his younger years, when health, fitness, nightlife, and the party scene were a major part of his lifestyle.

Then came a moment in Las Vegas that made him stop and look around.

What he saw changed his perspective.

He began questioning the cycle of alcohol, drugs, gambling, relationships, and chasing things that can look exciting on the surface but ultimately leave people searching for something deeper.

That moment became a turning point.

Divorce, Anger, and Fighting for His Children

One of the most powerful parts of Johnny's story is his experience with divorce and fatherhood.

He openly discusses the anger, isolation, and frustration he experienced while navigating a difficult divorce and fighting to remain present in his children's lives.

After more than 20 years of fighting, Johnny ultimately gained sole custody of his daughter.

But the story doesn't end there.

Today, he says his relationship with his ex has improved significantly, something he believes is ultimately better for their children.

His message is clear:

Never stop fighting for your children.

Resilience Has a Price

Johnny's story is ultimately about persistence.

He didn't simply endure a difficult chapter. He learned everything he could about the legal process and became so knowledgeable that a judge encouraged him to consider law school.

He has also used what he learned to help other fathers navigate difficult divorce situations.

His experience demonstrates something important:

Sometimes the hardest seasons of your life can become the very knowledge you use to help someone else.

Faith, Forgiveness, and Finding Peace

Johnny also talks about his relationship with God and the anger he experienced during some of the most difficult moments of his life.

Eventually, he reached what he describes as his own turning point, a moment of surrender and clarity.

Sometimes finding peace doesn't mean the circumstances suddenly become easy.

Sometimes it means you finally stop fighting the wrong battle.

About Johnny Trichetti

John Trichetti is a luxury real estate professional serving the Scottsdale market, with a focus on luxury communities including Silverleaf and DC Ranch.

Founder of The Trischetti Group, committed to delivering unmatched service, expert financial insight, and a results-driven approach that puts clients first. Built on honesty, collaboration, and a relentless focus on closing deals, the team provides strategic analysis and skilled guidance to help clients maximize their return—whether buying or selling. With a reputation for professionalism and proven success, The Trischetti Group is dedicated to representing your real estate interests now and for years to come. Who you hire matters.

Beyond real estate, Johnny's story is rooted in family, resilience, health, faith, and an unwavering commitment to his children.

His experiences through relationships, divorce, fatherhood, and personal transformation offer a candid perspective on what it means to keep moving forward when life doesn't go according to plan.

John from the competition is he earned a bachelor’s of science degree in business with an emphasis in finance while he attended ASU. John is able to apply that knowledge and guide his clients through a real estate transaction and advise them with their real estate portfolios. The bottom line is John closes deals. “

These are the local legends shaping our communities.
Real stories, real talk, and powerful conversations.
Local Legends with Jess — where Arizona’s stories connect.

What happens when a kid growing up around organized crime chooses a completely different path and turns discipline, determination, and a little hustle into an extraordinary career?

In this episode of Local Legends with Jess, Jessica Benevento and co host Jason Cocuzza sit down with Chris Janish, a New Jersey native whose story is anything but ordinary.

Chris takes us back to growing up in New Jersey during the 1970s and 1980s, where encounters with crime and organized crime became part of the environment around him. Rather than following that path, Chris found his outlet through wrestling, discipline, and athletics.

That determination eventually earned him a Division I wrestling scholarship to James Madison University and became the foundation for his next chapter.

After college, Chris made an unexpected leap from wrestling and political science into the world of Wall Street, beginning his career in 1993. From there, his journey took him through experiences involving Wall Street, the bail bond industry, Rikers Island, and one of the largest bail bonds in New York history.

Now, Chris is building companies, writing, creating, and developing a television series inspired by his remarkable life experiences.

This conversation is filled with stories about growing up, finding your path, taking risks, overcoming your circumstances, and turning unexpected experiences into opportunities.

In This Episode

• Growing up in New Jersey and being exposed to organized crime at an early age
• How Chris avoided the path that surrounded him
• The role wrestling and athletics played in shaping his discipline
• Earning a Division I wrestling scholarship to James Madison University
• Why college became an important turning point
• Making the unexpected transition from college to Wall Street
• Chris's experiences in the bail bond industry
• His connection to Rikers Island and the criminal justice system
• The story behind one of the largest bail bonds in New York history
• How difficult experiences can shape your future
• Building businesses and creating new opportunities
• Chris's book and his plans for a television series

Meet Chris Janish

Chris Janish is an entrepreneur, author, and former Wall Street professional whose extraordinary career has taken him through some of the most unexpected corners of business, finance, and the criminal justice system. Originally from New Jersey, Chris now has strong ties to Scottsdale and continues to build businesses and creative projects inspired by his experiences.

About Local Legends with Jess

Local Legends with Jess is hosted by Jessica Benevento, your mortgage matchmaker, alongside co host Jason Cocuzza.

From best selling authors and elite athletes to business leaders and entrepreneurs making an impact across Arizona, Local Legends brings you the real stories behind the people shaping our communities.

Expect real talk, unexpected stories, valuable insights, and conversations you will not hear anywhere else.

Local Legends with Jess, where Arizona's stories connect.

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These are the local legends shaping our communities.
Real stories, real talk, and powerful conversations.
Local Legends with Jess — where Arizona’s stories connect.