
The Broker Brunch
Casual conversations over mimosas discussing the life of a broker.
Episodes
29 episodes
#29 Adam Gordon - Inside NYC’s Most Innovative Urban Real Estate Projects
Start your property search with RIPCO: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty
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Episode 29
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#28 Larry Haber - How to Master the Art of Negotiation in Real Estate
Start your property search with RIPCO: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty
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Episode 29
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49:42

#27 Elliot Horowitz - How to Get Rich Through Real Estate Investing in 2025
Get the step-by-step guide to valuing NYC properties like a pro: https://the-broker-brunch-1.kit.com/0d56dfd4beHow do the most disciplined real estate inve...
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58:07

#26 Marco Lala: The Broker Who Sold $1.4 Billion in Real Estate
Get the step-by-step guide to valuing NYC properties like a pro: https://the-broker-brunch-1.kit.com/0d56dfd4beThis Broker Sold Over $1.4 Billion in NYC Real E...
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#25 David Schwartz - How to Fix NYC’s Affordable Housing Crisis
Get the step-by-step guide to valuing NYC properties like a pro: https://the-broker-brunch-1.kit.com/0d56dfd4beWhat’s really stopping NYC from solvi...
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Episode 25
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58:28
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#24 David Shorenstein - How to Get Rich By Acquiring ‘Boring’ Businesses ($100M Blueprint)
How to Turn Boring Businesses Into Million-Dollar Cash Machines?What does it take to spot overlooked opportunities and turn them into thriving, high-cash-flow assets?In this episode of the Broker Brunch podcast, we sit down with...
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Episode 24
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35:58

#23 Peter Fine: Why NYC’s Affordable Housing System Is Broken | Peter Fine
What does it take to tackle NYC’s affordable housing crisis—and why does the system feel so broken? In this episode of the Broker Brunch podcast, we sit down with Peter Fine, one of New York City's most influential real estate dev...
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#22 Patrick McGowan - The Shocking Truth About Construction In New York City
How do you build a successful construction business in New York City?Patrick McGowan, founder of McGowan Builders, joins us today on the Broker Brunch podcast to share his journey of growing a construction empire in one of the toughest ...
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Episode 22
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#21 Christopher Okada - Why Investors Are Betting BIG on Office Spaces in 2025
Is Office Real Estate Still Worth Investing In? Christopher Okada, prolific deal maker, entrepreneur, and CEO of Okada & Company, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and investment company in New York City, joins us...
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Episode 21
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52:40
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#20 Gene Spiegelman - Guide to Become a Top 1% Real Estate Broker
Gene Spiegelman, vice chairman at RIPCO Real Estate and co-founder of Sagamore Hill Partners, joins us on today's episode of the Broker Brunch podcast to share the secrets behind his 30-year success in one of the most competitive real estate ma...
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Episode 20
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#19 Brian & Mitch - How We Broke Into NYC’s Toughest Real Estate Market!
Mitch Flaherty and Brian Whelan launch the “The Broker Brunch” - a series of conversations amongst real estate brokers and friends sharing their journey over a few mimosas. Along the way, they will be joined by guests at all different stages of...
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#18 Bob Knakal - The Man Who Sold $22 Billion of Real Estate in NYC
How do you spot winning real estate deals in a volatile market?Bob Knakal, founder of Massey Knakal Realty Services and current CEO of BK Real Estate Advisors, joins us today on the Broker Brunch podcast to reveal the strategies he uses...
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Episode 18
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1:05:08

#17 James Nelson - Will The Next Real Estate Crisis Be Worse Than 2008?
Is the next real estate crisis looming? Will it be worse than 2008?In this episode of the Broker Brunch podcast, James Nelson, Principal, Head of Tri-State Investment Sales at Avison Young, joins Brian and Mitch to share expert insights...
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Episode 16
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43:36

#16 Everything You Need To Know About 1031 Exchanges | Robert Sharfstein
Ever wonder how investors avoid paying a ton in taxes when selling real estate? The secret lies in mastering the 1031 exchange. For many investors, understanding real estate tax strategies can feel overwhelming. But today, you’ll learn ...
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Episode 14
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31:21

#15 Andrew Esposito - How Charter Schools Are Disrupting Real Estate Development in NYC
What if the future of real estate investment isn’t in luxury condos or skyscrapers but in schools?In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Esposito, Founder & Principal at Apex Development Group LLC, to explore how charter schools a...
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Episode 15
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53:15

#14 Peter Hungerford - Is THIS NYC’s Toughest Real Estate Market Yet?
New York's Real Estate market is the roughest it’s ever been.But, have you ever wondered how top real estate investors beat the toughest market conditions and still come out on top?In this episode, we dive deep into the world of...
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Episode 14
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38:06

Guardian of Real Estate Rights: A Conversation with Howard Koh
In this episode of The Broker Brunch, we sit down with Howard Koh, an experienced litigator and self-proclaimed Guardian of Real Estate Rights. Howard shares his journey to becoming a lawyer and his dedication to solving complex real estate dis...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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46:24

Navigating
In this episode, finance broker Andrew Dansker discusses the complexities of today's lending environment and offers valuable insights into securing capital in a competitive market. Learn about the challenges facing real estate professiona...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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55:05

2024
Welcome back to our channel! In this episode, we dive deep into the latest trends and updates in the real estate market. Join us as we discuss the implications of recent changes in housing policies and what it means for investors and homeowners...
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28:23

Florida
We continue Season 2 by sitting down with Ari Ravi from RIPCO's Tampa Bay office in Florida. Ari is a top investment sales broker specializing in the sale of single and multi-tenant assets. Given his Florida roots, we were curious to hear how A...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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45:13

Developing
Eli Weiss of Joy Construction joins us to discuss all things Development in NYC. Eli's background in government, capital markets and construction give him a well-rounded view on what it takes to develop large scale projects while navigating the...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:01:01

Law
We had the pleasure of sitting down with the renowned Adam Leitman Bailey. As a top attorney and a best -selling author, Adam has worked on and represented some of the biggest clients in NYC and helped navigate some of the most complex legal si...
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1:11:13

CHIP
Executive Director of CHIP (Community Housing Improvement Program) Jay Martin joins us to discuss the business of operating multifamily properties in NYC. In a heavily regulated industry, CHIP represents the interests of roughly 4000 owners and...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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