🚀 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/

🚀 Daniel Berger sits down with Eric Stein, a real estate broker with over 22 years of experience, to discuss how agents can thrive through mentorship, systems, and long-term strategy. Eric opens up about his path from agent to brokerage owner, the power of mindset in real estate, and how a strong reputation creates unlimited opportunity.

👤 Featuring: 🏡 Eric Stein – Broker/Owner at RE/MAX Distinguished Homes & Properties

Eric is a New York-based broker with decades of real estate experience, specializing in agent development, investment properties, and brokerage leadership. His firm stands out for its emphasis on education, support, and values-driven growth.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Real estate mentorship and why it matters

✔️ Flipping houses and managing renovations

✔️ Reputation building for long-term success

✔️ Leadership principles for team growth

✔️ How to stay grounded while scaling

🎵 Whether you're an agent, broker, or investor, this episode is packed with value!

💼 Connect with Eric Stein:

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-stein

🎙 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 Cory Williams, a seasoned real estate leader based in the Denver Metro area. From leading a 20-agent team to collecting over 100 bottles of bourbon, Cory shares how authenticity, mentorship, and relationship-building have shaped his real estate journey. Whether it's rescuing raccoons from attics or mentoring the next generation of agents, Cory’s perspective is both hilarious and inspiring.

🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

👤 Guest: 🏡 Cory P. Williams – Real Estate Broker & Team Leader, Blue Pebble Homes

Cory P. Williams is a seasoned real estate professional and the team leader of the Living the Dream Team at Blue Pebble Homes in Denver, Colorado. With over 15 years of experience in home rehabbing and corporate settings, Cory has developed a deep understanding of the real estate market and construction industry. He leads a team of more than 20 realtors, providing mentorship and guidance. Known for his integrity, professionalism, and extensive industry knowledge, Cory specializes in helping clients plan renovations and navigate the complexities of the real estate market.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How authenticity helps build a lasting real estate career

✔️ The value of mentorship over traditional coaching

✔️ Creating memorable client experiences (including shots at closing!)

✔️ Why being a guide—not a hero—matters in real estate

✔️ Wild tales from the field (yes, including raccoons!)

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

💼 Connect with Cory Williams:

🌐 Website → http://coryandcompany.com/

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

🎙 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 heartfelt episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger sits down with Caleb David, a commercial real estate broker from Colorado and founder of Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered. From his deep roots in nonprofit work to his mission to create opportunity through people-centric development, Caleb brings a refreshing take on what real estate can and should be. They cover ethics, problem-solving, navigating tricky deals, and how a simple mindset shift can turn challenges into possibilities.

🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

👤 Guest: 🏡 Caleb David – Commercial Real Estate Broker & Host of Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered

Caleb David is a respected leader in the Front Range commercial real estate community. As host of Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered, Caleb breaks down the complexities of the CRE world into real, honest conversations that empower both new and seasoned professionals. With nearly a decade of experience across diverse sectors, he brings clarity, strategy, and authenticity to every episode.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How a nonprofit mindset can redefine success in commercial real estate

✔️ Why being the “quarterback” for your clients matters

✔️ Real stories of complex deals—and how integrity saved them

✔️ The importance of curiosity, humility, and client advocacy

✔️ Why real estate is a long game built on trust, not commissions

🎵 Whether you're a first-time investor or a CRE veteran, this episode offers real talk, real lessons, and real inspiration.

💼 Connect with Caleb David:

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

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

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

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

🎙 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, Daniel Berger speaks with Shaune Corbett, founder of True West Realty and host of Real Estate Success DFW. With over 20 years in real estate and $500M+ in closed business, Shaune shares his unique philosophy of working only with his sphere, his rejection of cold leads, and how he became a 7-time ICON agent at eXp Realty. From brokerage strategy to niche marketing, this episode is loaded with takeaways for agents at every level.

🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

👤 Guest: 🏡 Shaune Corbett

Shaune Corbett is the host of Real Estate Success DFW, the #1 podcast for top-producing agents in Dallas-Fort Worth. Shaune has sold over $300 million locally and is committed to sharing the wisdom and strategies that have helped him dominate the DFW market. He brings together industry leaders to give listeners the inside scoop on how to excel in the real estate business.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why Shaune avoids cold leads—and how his sphere model drives 95% of business

✔️ How to build client loyalty through education and consistency

✔️ The future of brokerages: flat fee vs. percentage, cloud vs. brick-and-mortar

✔️ Side hustles that keep you in real estate

✔️ Creative listing/buyer strategies that actually win

🎵 Whether you're a team leader, solo agent, or aspiring broker, Shaune’s insights are gold.

💼 Connect with Shaune Corbett:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/shaune.corbett/

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaune-corbett-mba-93384623/

🎙 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/

Daniel Berger chats with top-producing agent Justin Bosak about building scalable real estate systems while maintaining balance. From launching multiple real estate offices to fostering team culture and tech-driven solutions, Justin shares his entrepreneurial mindset and lessons learned along the way. Tune in for insights on staying focused, leading with empathy, and never losing sight of personal priorities while growing a thriving business.

🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

👤 Guest: 🏡 Justin Bosak – Real Estate Broker, Entrepreneur, Coach

Justin Bosak is a top-performing real estate professional renowned for his innovative approach and strong presence in the digital marketing space. With a proven track record of success in the highly competitive Jersey Shore market, Justin combines deep industry knowledge with engaging marketing strategies to connect with clients and showcase properties in a fresh, modern way. His creative vision and dedication to client satisfaction have earned him numerous accolades, including recognition as a leading real estate influencer and trusted advisor in the region.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Systems for scaling your real estate business

✔️ Balancing life, family, and business goals

✔️ Using tech and CRMs to stay efficient

✔️ How to lead, motivate, and support your team

✔️ The power of mindset and adaptability

📇 Connect with Justin Bosak:

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

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

🔗 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/justin.bosak/

🎙 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/