Ep. 48 - From Wall Street To Waterfront: How Gregory Frank Built A Luxury Real Estate Empire From Mortgage Mastery Artwork

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The podcast "Stop Wineing About Real Estate" features a lively format where hosts Emmanuel, the CEO of Choice Mortgage Group, and Sarah, the Director of Business Development, discuss various real estate topics. The unique twist of the show involves the hosts encouraging their guests to literally "wine" about real estate, by sharing their grievances or challenges in the industry over a glass of wine. The podcast aims to offer both insightful commentary and entertaining stories, creating an engaging atmosphere for listeners who are interested in real estate nuances, trends, and personal experiences from different professionals in the field.

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Ep. 48 - From Wall Street To Waterfront: How Gregory Frank Built A Luxury Real Estate Empire From Mortgage Mastery

April 22, 2025 • Emmanuel and Sarah

What happens when a former mortgage mogul trades Wall Street hustle for oceanfront listings? In this power-packed episode of Stop Wineing About Real Estate, Sarah Biernbaum and Emmanuel St. Germain sit down with Gregory Frank—Compass luxury agent and former founder of Blackstone Mortgage—to unpack his incredible journey from finance to high-end Florida real estate. From absorbing real estate insights at an early age while spending time around his mother’s brokerage to building a multimillion-dollar mortgage business by targeting overlooked jumbo loan clients, Greg shares the mindset, strategy, and hustle it takes to dominate two different industries.

But this conversation goes deeper than deals. Greg opens up about the importance of culture, how to choose the right real estate team (hint: it can make or break your career), and why mastering condos is a secret weapon in today’s market. He also shares insider tips on navigating assessments, board politics, and why now is the ultimate time to be a buyer. If you’re in real estate, mortgages, or just love a no-BS story of reinvention and relationship-driven success—this episode is your blueprint.

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Instagram: @gregorycfrank/

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