What happens after homeownership?

In this episode of Work Hard, Play Hard & Give Back, Mike sits down with Edwin Acevedo, 2026 National President of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and broker-owner of Century 21 LOTUS in Southern California.

Edwin shares his unconventional path from software engineering at Boeing to launching a real estate career just as the 2008 market crashed—and how he went on to build and scale a thriving brokerage. He talks about the importance of culture, execution and work ethic, why he chose the franchise model, and how education and smart diversification have shaped his approach to business.

The conversation also explores NAHREP’s mission to advance Hispanic homeownership and what comes next: building wealth. Edwin discusses the Hispanic Wealth Project, the growing influence of Hispanic homebuyers, financial education, and how real estate professionals can help create greater opportunity in the communities they serve.

Plus, Edwin takes us behind the scenes of his appearance on HGTV’s Flipping 101, shares his approach to fix-and-flip investing, reflects on family, leadership and giving back—and answers the all-important question: what’s his go-to karaoke song?

It’s a conversation about real estate, entrepreneurship and using success to create opportunity for others.

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Three generations of real estate, 25 years in the business, and deep roots in the community.

In Episode 4 of Work Hard, Play Hard & Give Back, Mike Litzner sits down with Tom Nails, a top agent with Coldwell Banker American Homes and the man many know as “Mr. Salisbury.”

Tom shares how growing up around his grandfather Frank LaRosa’s real estate business shaped his work ethic, why consistency and discipline matter more than motivation, and how he built a lasting career by focusing on relationships, systems, and his community.

They also talk about Tom’s approach to video and social media, working alongside his daughters and potentially carrying the family business into a fourth generation, his love of baseball and golf, and why giving back through Island Harvest and the Nails Family Scholarship is such an important part of his life.

Plus, stick around for the Drop the Mic question and the story behind the Nails name.

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What does it take to build a successful real estate career that lasts nearly four decades?

In this episode of Work Hard, Play Hard & Give Back, Mike Litzner sits down with Adele Kuczmarski, a top-producing Long Island real estate professional known for serving Manhasset and the Gold Coast luxury real estate market.

For Adele, success comes down to one simple philosophy: always be accessible.

She shares how that approach has helped turn clients into lifelong friends, why she still personally shows up at every closing, and what it takes to navigate multimillion-dollar transactions where trust, discretion, and relationships matter just as much as the numbers.

Adele also explains why luxury real estate isn’t as different as some agents think. Whether representing a $240,000 condo or a multimillion-dollar estate, her approach remains the same: treat every client with the same attention, do the right thing, and be there when they need you.

The conversation goes beyond the transaction as Adele reflects on nearly four decades in Long Island real estate, her deep roots in the Manhasset community, and decades of charitable involvement. She also shares why she believes agents need to get out from behind their screens, come into the office, meet people, and stay connected to the communities they serve.

Along the way, Adele tells some unforgettable stories—from answering real estate calls at 3:30 in the morning and conducting business from a boat to landing a $4 million waterfront listing after someone overheard her talking at the nail salon.

Plus, Mike gets Adele talking about boating, jet skiing, why she hasn’t turned on her stove in 30 years, and her love of Barry Manilow in this episode’s Drop the Mic question.

For real estate agents looking to build a lasting business—and anyone interested in the relationships behind Long Island luxury real estate—Adele’s message is refreshingly simple: show up, be accessible, and take care of people.

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