Brokering Billions

In this episode of Brokering Billions, we sit down with Dina Goldentayer, a top-performing Realtor Associate and Executive Director of Sales at Douglas Elliman. With over 15 years of experience in the Miami Beach real estate market, Dina has raised values and completed over $2 billion in sales, including a record-breaking $54,931,375 land sale.Join us as we learn more about Dina's background, her approach to real estate marketing, and her expertise in some of Miami's most prestigious neighborhoods, including the Venetian Islands and South of Fifth. We also talk about Dina's international connections and her charitable efforts in the community.Don't miss this opportunity to get to know the #1 Douglas Elliman agent nationwide and hear her insights on the Miami real estate market.

This week we have a very special episode of Brokering Billions. We take a look back at some of the best advice from our first season. Whether you're a new agent, or one looking to rocket your business to the next level, there's something here for everyone! Featuring segments from our interviews with Elizabeth DeWoody, Holly Parker, Julie Faupel, Mark Spain, and Thad Wong

This week Brokering Billions is talking to none other than the host and author of the new book, “Brokering Billions,” Bonneau Ansley! Bonneau gives us a look into his journey as a real estate agent and head of Ansley Real Estate. From his first gig to the industry he’s in today, get ready for a wealth of knowledge about boosting your business to great new heights! 

On today’s episode of Brokering Billions, we’re taking a look inside the team at none other than Chris Tuff. Some of you have been asking who this guy in the yellow glasses is, and we’re here to answer those questions.Chris’s career began in digital marketing with Facebook, before he moved onto write “The Millennial Whisperer.” Now, he consults with executives on how to better utilize their network and “save their asks.”

After almost three years of working on his book, Bonneau Ansley’s “Brokering Billions” is hitting the shelves this Tuesday! In this episode, Chris and Bonneau cover a bit about what went down at the Christie’s International conference in the Cayman Islands, some of the details behind the book’s creation, and what will come next for Bonneau now that the book is being published.

In today’s episode we’re interviewing one of the foremost experts on networking and teams, Mo Bunnell. CEO of the Bunnell Idea Group, Mo has trained 25,000+ professionals. He’ll share with us the top three data-driven tools and techniques to take our networking to the next level. Many of these tips can be applied right after finishing the episode, so tune in today!

On today’s episode of Brokering Billions, we’re going to Jackson Hole, Wyoming to meet the top realtor in the market, Julie Faupel. Bonneau and Julie got to know each other when Bonneau became involved with the incredible organization she founded, Realm. You won’t believe what she does.Julie’s career began in marketing before she transitioned to real estate, and almost immediately, her career began to explode. If you find yourself in a small market and want to know how to dominate it, listen to Julie’s story and learn her secrets.

In today’s episode, we’re talking to the #1 agent in South Carolina, Robertson Allen. He’s also the owner of the Cassina Group. Robert has a special talent for connecting with people and finding the perfect houses for folks in Charleston, Sullivan’s Island, and local communities in the barrier islands of South Carolina.

Today on Brokering Billions, Bonneau and Chris interview Aaron Kirman out of Beverly Hills, California. Aaron is one of the top-grossing real estate agents in the United States with over $9 billion dollars in sales, and just recently made a move to join Christie’s International. He’s listed some of the most sought-after homes on the market, and has become the go-to guy for many celebrities listing their homes. He’s going to talk about what it takes to land that dream listing, and even share stories for some of these crazy listings that have been over $200 million dollars. Stay tuned for Aaron Kirman. 

In today’s episode of Brokering Billions, we’re talking to Leigh Marcus. Bonneau knows Leigh as one of the most disciplined real estate agents active today, and he’s sold over two-thousand properties since he began his career in Chicago, IL almost fifteen years ago. You might ask yourself how you can prospect better in the current market? What are some of the processes that you can put into place to automate your systems? Leigh is going to share his secrets to prospecting and more on today’s episode.

In today’s episode, we’re going down to one of the hottest markets in the United States: Palm Beach, Florida. We’ll be talking to Elizabeth DeWoody, who did over $50 million dollars in transactions during her first year in the business.How do you go from being a marketing professional to becoming the #1 agent in your market overnight? Elizabeth shares her secret today on Brokering Billions!

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Josh Anderson out of Nashville, TN. Josh graduated from LSU with a degree in trade and finance. He also spent eight years in the US Army, which included a ten-month deployment to Afghanistan.Josh is going to offer up creative solutions on how to dominate prospecting in our local markets, as well as events and tools you can use to take it to the next level. Please welcome Josh Anderson to Brokering Billions. 

In today’s episode, we have the Ussery Group out of Hilton Head, Bluffton, South Carolina. Bonneau and Chris interview Founder Jonathan Ussery and Keene Reese, who is one of Bonneau’s oldest friends from school in Atlanta. Together, the Ussery Group has sold over $1 Billion in Real Estate.The Ussery Group’s motto is “doing real estate the right way.” You might ask yourself what it means to do real estate the right way? We’re going to find out in this episode, so strap in!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Holly Parker. Bonneau got to know Holly at the recommendation of his wife, who was reading Holly’s book “Back on the Market.” She asked Bonneau if he knew Holly Parker because “She is a rock star,” and the next day he picked up the phone and got to know her.You may have seen clips on Instagram and TikTok of unbelievable penthouses and apartments in New York City. Guess what? A lot of the time, it is Holly who is behind these deals. Get ready, because here comes Holly.

In today's episode, we're gonna throw listeners for a little bit of a loop by interviewing Paul Ollinger. Paul has nothing to do with real estate, but instead was one of the first people at Facebook. Let's just say he's not struggling on the whole money thing right now. Instead, he's now taken a deep dive into the relationship between money and happiness. Paul hosts one of the most popular podcasts in this space, Crazy Money, where he shares with listeners how we can better approach our goals and relationship with money. Please welcome to the show Paul Ollinger.

In today’s episode, we are interviewing Mark Spain. Mark has a long career in real estate which he will outline in this episode and share findings from.In 2011, after 15 years of practicing real estate, Mark Spain joined Keller Williams and founded the Mark Spain Team. Over the next five years, the Mark Spain Team helped over 3,500 families close on their homes. In 2016, Mark announced independence from Keller Williams and formed Mark Spain Real Estate. In 2021, his team at Mark Spain Real Estate sold more than 3.3 billion dollars in residential real estate and served over 10,300 clients. Mark Spain Real Estate was also named the #1 real estate team for closed transactions in the United States for five consecutive years by the Wall Street Journal.Mark typically does not do interviews, but he agreed to be on our show because of his relationship with Bonneau over the last 35 years. Listeners, get fired up, because you are about to get the insider knowledge from Mark. Please welcome Mark Spain to Brokering Billions.

In today’s episode of Brokering Billions, we’re on the sunny beaches of Jupiter, Florida interviewing our friend Rob Thomson. What happens when you drop out of school at the age of 14 and jump head first into a family real estate business? Find out when Rob shares his true story!Rob is also known as the agent for the “untouchables” because he has mastered the art of getting in touch with people nobody else can. Ever heard of Tony Robbins? Rob shares the story of how he landed Tony as a client despite having never known him. 

In today’s episode, we have Jonathan Spears out of the 30A office on the coast of Florida. Bonneau met Jonathan several years ago on a family vacation and was immediately impressed by him as a realtor and as an individual.Jonathan earned the nickname “The Doogie Howser of Real Estate” because he got into real estate at the age of 18. He created a massive company for himself, The Spears Group, that he recently sold to Compass. Find out what sets Jonathan apart from other realtors in this episode! 

In today’s episode, we have Glennda Baker. Glennda and Bonneau both operate out of Atlanta, Georgia, and when Bonneau met her at a local round table he instantly knew that Glennda had to work for his firm (Ansley Real Estate, Christie’s International).Glennda is the number one real estate agent on TikTok. You might ask yourself, “Is TikTok going to actually sell any houses?” Find out how Glennda has been successful in using TikTok to grow her business! Glennda describes how she approaches digital marketing differently in this enlightening episode.

In today’s episode of Brokering Billions, we’re talking to Thad Wong. Thad and Bonneau have become good friends over the past five years, and they are now partnered in several real estate ventures. Thad started off as a top-rated real estate agent in the early 1990s and is now the Co-CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate.Thad shares how he divides and conquers, playing to his strengths with his Co-CEO Mike Golden, as well as marketing and why love is the backbone of his company.