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Adventures of a Real Estate Broker

Adventures of a Real Estate Broker

By: Daniel M Berger
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Adventures of a Real Estate Broker shares true, often hilarious tales from broker Daniel M. Berger’s work with buyers and sellers. Full of hustle, heart, and humor, these stories reveal the human side of real estate—trust, problem-solving, and unforgettable moments—while offering insights and life lessons. No real estate knowledge needed—just enjoy the adventures. Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMKVV7FNDaniel M Berger Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • The Art of Real Estate: Building a Successful Career - EP 57
    Dec 11 2025

    🚀 In this episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger sits down with Monte Reyment, broker/owner of Take Action Realty Group in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Monte shares how he transitioned from a career in college athletics to becoming one of Wisconsin’s top-producing agents and an independent broker with a rapidly growing team. From developing a gratitude-based business model to creating his own “micro-economy” of contractors, house flips, rentals, and community partners, Monte reveals the mindset and systems that helped him scale fast — even through market shifts and a difficult partnership breakup. This episode dives deep into entrepreneurship, client experience, leadership, the real value of Rate My Agent, and why treating people well pays off tenfold.

    🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

    👤 Guest: 🏡 Monte Reyment – Broker/Owner of Take Action Realty Group | Top Wisconsin Agent | Investor & Flipper

    Monte Reyment is the founder and broker of Take Action Realty Group, a purpose-driven real estate company rooted in gratitude, community, and building real relationships across Northeast Wisconsin. Monte was named one of the Top 8 agents in Wisconsin, and holds the #1 spot in both Green Bay and Brown County on Rate My Agent. In 2024 alone, he closed 100 transactions—a testament to his work ethic, consistency, and the trust he’s built in the market.

    💡 What You’ll Learn:

    ✔️ How Monte rose quickly to become a top agent and launched his own brokerage

    ✔️ Why gratitude is the core of his business philosophy

    ✔️ How to build a “mini-economy” with contractors, flippers, and community partners

    ✔️ Why open houses still matter and how agents should use them

    ✔️ How to survive market shifts, partnership breakups & business challenges

    🎵 Whether you're an agent, broker, investor, or entrepreneur — this episode is packed with real-world wisdom and actionable ideas.

    💼 Connect with Monte Reyment:

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

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

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

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

    🎙 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 Estatehttps://iconsofrealestate.com/

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    45 mins
  • Navigating Technology and Strategy in Real Estate Adventures - EP 56
    Dec 4 2025

    🚀 In this episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger reconnects with longtime friend and fraternity brother Mark Douglas Osborn, a business strategist with over 30 years of global leadership experience. They discuss the intersection of technology and strategic thinking, staying fresh in a long-standing career, and the importance of lifelong friendships. Mark shares anecdotes from his global career at SAP and his experiences with different cultures. They also touch on the impact of AI, technology adoption, and the evolving landscape of real estate. Mark draws fascinating parallels between fly fishing and strategic thinking, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement and adapting to change.

    🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

    👤 Guest: 🏡 Mark Douglas Osborn – Global Strategy Leader & Technology Advisor

    Mark Douglas Osborn is the CEO of Clarity Forge, LLC, where he advises technology companies and private equity firms on market strategy, differentiation, and go-to-market execution. He previously spent 18 years at SAP, most recently as Global Vice President of Innovation, Business Development & Strategy for Consumer Industries, leading initiatives that shaped global growth and innovation. Mark holds a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.

    💡 What You’ll Learn:

    ✔️ How to stay fresh in a long career during rapid tech change

    ✔️ Why introverts thrive in strategic roles

    ✔️ The truth about AI, early adopters & the innovation curve

    ✔️ What global work teaches you about culture & communication

    ✔️ How fly fishing can explain business strategy

    🎵 Whether you're a leader, technologist, strategist, or just love a good story — this episode delivers.

    💼 Connect with Mark Douglas Osborn:

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/markosborn7/

    🎙 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 Estatehttps://iconsofrealestate.com/

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    41 mins
  • Balancing Passion and Profession in Real Estate - EP 55
    Nov 27 2025

    🚀 In this episode of Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger sits down with Bay Area top-producer Andrea Gordon, a dynamic Realtor with 27+ years of experience and a rich background in theater. Andrea shares how her theatrical training fuels her real estate success — from handling rejection to mastering improvisation and reading people. She also discusses authenticity, discipline, communication, managing dozens of listings, navigating complex transactions, and maintaining joy and passion in her career well into her late 60s. This conversation is heartfelt, inspiring, and packed with real-world lessons every Realtor, leader, or entrepreneur can use.

    🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

    👤 Guest: 🏡 Andrea Gordon – Top-Producing Realtor & Founder of Rainbow Zebra Productions

    Andrea Gordon is a top-performing Realtor®️ at Compass with more than 25 years of experience across Oakland, Berkeley, and the greater East Bay. She’s consistently recognized by RealTrends as one of “America’s Best” agents and was honored as Realtor®️ of the Year by the Oakland/Berkeley Association of Realtors

    💡 What You’ll Learn:

    ✔️ How theater and real estate share the same skill sets

    ✔️ The power of authenticity (and why scripts aren’t for everyone)

    ✔️ How Andrea manages 17 upcoming listings with precision

    ✔️ Strategies for communication, time-blocking, and client relationships

    ✔️ Why passion, joy, and lifelong learning create career longevity

    🎵 Whether you're an agent, investor, or entrepreneur, this episode delivers heartfelt insight and seasoned wisdom.

    💼 Connect with Andrea Gordon:

    🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

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

    📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en

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

    🎙 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/

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    46 mins
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