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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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  • Building a Strong Business Foundation with a CPA - EP 49
    Oct 16 2025

    🚀 In this episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger welcomes Joe DiChiara, CPA, author, and founder of Bedrock Business Builders and CPA AI Business Builders, who brings over 40 years of experience helping entrepreneurs create strong, tax-efficient business foundations.Joe breaks down how real estate agents, brokers, and small business owners can avoid costly tax mistakes, set up the right business structures, and take control of their finances from day one. With humor and wisdom, he shares lessons from decades of entrepreneurship, explaining why most people overpay in taxes — and how the right setup can save thousands every year.

    🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

    👤 Guest: 🏡 Joe DiChiara – CPA, Author, and Founder of Bedrock Business Builders & CPA AI Business Builders

    Joe DiChiara, CPA, is a Certified Public Accountant, best-selling author, and founder of CPAi Business Builders and Bedrock Business Builders. With over 40 years of experience, Joe has dedicated his career to helping solopreneurs and small business owners simplify finances, reduce taxes, and build profitable, sustainable businesses. Based in New York, he combines traditional accounting expertise with AI-driven tools to eliminate overwhelm and create clarity.

    💡 What You’ll Learn:

    ✔️ Why 90% of U.S. businesses are set up incorrectly for tax purposes

    ✔️ The truth about LLCs, S-Corps, and sole proprietorships

    ✔️ Why quarterly taxes matter more than you think

    ✔️ Building a sellable business — even as a solopreneur

    ✔️ Why AI won’t replace accountants or agents — but can help them grow

    🎵 Whether you’re an agent, broker, or small business owner, this episode gives you the roadmap to building smarter — not harder.

    💼 Connect with Joe DiChiara:

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

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/bedrockbusinessbuilders

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

    🎙 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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    44 mins
  • Effective Strategies for Real Estate Success in Today's Market - EP 48
    Oct 9 2025

    🚀 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 Estatehttps://iconsofrealestate.com/

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    39 mins
  • Navigating Law and Real Estate Challenges Seamlessly - EP 47
    Oct 2 2025

    🚀 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 Estatehttps://iconsofrealestate.com/

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    48 mins
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