Krista Schrader
Krista Schrader is a Realtor who co-owns Schrader Group, Keller Williams Realty alongside her husband, Luke, as a team. She is a top producing agent in the Greater Kalamazoo, Michigan…
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Real estate is where big money meets brick and mortar. Also plumbing problems, zoning laws, and the unique stress of deals that take months to close. The founders in this section are building companies across the entire real estate landscape. And they have stories.
These interviews cover residential and commercial. PropTech platforms. Brokerage firms. Property management. Real estate investing. Development. The kind of work where a single deal can change everything, for better or worse.
What makes these conversations useful is the range of perspectives. Some founders are disrupting traditional real estate with technology. Others are thriving within traditional models. Some think the industry needs a complete overhaul. Others think the fundamentals are timeless. Reading across these interviews gives you the full picture.
You’ll find insights on market analysis, deal structuring, property technology, building a real estate team, and the challenge of operating in an industry where every market is local and every deal is different. If you’re in real estate, investing in real estate, or building tools for the industry, these founders have hard-won wisdom worth hearing.
Andrew Weinberger
I look at every failure as a learning experience so there’s never any challenge in “overcoming” it. Andrew is the founder and CEO of PropertyClub, a NYC based real…
Joseph Rizzuto
You can change a situation if it isn’t working for you. There may be consequences, and that’s risk. But you can change the way you do anything. Joseph Rizzuto…
George Scopetta
Take time for yourself each day to think big picture: strategies, situations, where things are going, and how they all fit into the big picture. George Scopetta is the…
Anna Kihagi
Even when it is a challenge, you should wake-up every day and say “I can do it; I can do it”. Entrepreneur, owner, and founder of West 18th properties,…
Massimo Cimatti
Curiosity stimulates creativity. Have curiosity for everything. For everything that surrounds you, for unusual things, for every event that involves humanity. In summary, listen to the world out there. Massimo…
Selvan Puvaneswaranathan
Real estate can bring you financial stability, but you have to be willing to do the work. It takes long hours and a lot of follow up. Selvan Puvaneshwaranathan is…
John Lusink
Maintain good relationships with everyone, you never know where they will lead you. John is the president of Right at Home Realty Inc. An accomplished leader, he has repeatedly…
Anthony Kolich
Failure isn’t always a bad thing. There are invaluable lessons when things don’t go according to plan. This doesn’t just apply to business but also with your personal life, friendships,…
Peter Racco
Try something new and different whenever you can. Always keep learning and never think that you know enough. Never get comfortable. Peter Racco is a licensed real estate agent…
Neil Sullivan
Always try and find a way to do something better. If an issue arises, find a way to avoid it in the future. Neil Sullivan, Managing Partner for Sullivan…
David Simonini
Don’t be afraid to listen to the opinions of others in your industry. Discussing ideas with likeminded professionals can spark more creativity in your process. The Simonini Group with…