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Stop Wineing About Real Estate
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.
Episodes
66 episodes
Ep. 65 - Finding Joy and Grit in the Mortgage Game
In this lively roundtable, Emmanuel welcomes John Hinks from South Carolina and Brian Mozley from Albuquerque for a candid conversation about leadership, community, and keeping the joy alive in a challenging market. From lessons learned in coac...
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Ep. 64 - Pour Decisions and Property Wins
In this episode of Stop Wineing About Real Estate, we flip the script for a candid conversation about the true challenges and triumphs of business development in the real estate world. Hosts Emmanuel and Sarah are joined by two powerhouse women...
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Ep. 63 - From Craft Cocktails to Closing Deals
In this episode of Stop Wineing About Real Estate, we uncork a conversation with Palm Beach native and powerhouse agent Jeff Creegan - founder of The Creegan Team and a true master of modern real estate hustle. From his roots behind the bar to ...
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Ep. 62 - What Your Insurance Company Doesn’t Want You to Know
On this episode of Stop Wineing About Real Estate, we’re diving into the fine print of property insurance with Dan Labow, Senior Public Adjuster at Coastal Claims Services. With more than a decade of experience handling thousands of cl...
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Ep. 61 - Solar Shane Unplugged From Door to Door to a 10 Million Dollar Powerhouse
In this high energy episode of Stop Wineing About Real Estate, we sit down with Shane Eslahi, also known as Solar Shane, to hear how he went from door-to-door sales newcomer to building a nearly 10-million-dollar solar division in unde...
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Ep. 60 - Credit Clarity and Connection with Gabe Kutlin
Today’s guest wears two powerful hats - helping people rebuild their financial futures with Liberty Credit Experts and helping entrepreneurs expand their reach through Networking Beast. Gabe Kutlin is a credit coach and connector extraordinaire...
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Ep. 59 - Headlines, Hype & Housing: Erin Parker on News, Narrative, and That Banner Blunder
What happens when breaking news collides with the housing market—and the banner on national TV reads “Raw Dogging at the White House”? We’re diving into that and so much more in this sharp, unfiltered episode featuring Erin Parker
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Ep. 58 - Monica Hands On Selling, Advocacy & Staying In The Game
What does it really take to thrive in real estate through market shifts, personal doubt, and national-level policy debates? In this lively, unfiltered conversation, co-hosts Sarah Biernbaum and Emmanuel St. Germain sit down with powerhouse real...
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Ep. 57 - Zillow Flex, Sleepless Hustle & Massaging the Market: The Real Estate Maverick’s Playbook with Stacy Plean (Re-Air)
This re-release of one of our most talked-about episodes brings back powerhouse agent Stacy Plean, who unapologetically pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to stand out in real estate. From spending $14K/month on Zillow leads to fiel...
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Ep. 56 - Back for Seconds: Shaina Wizov’s Flavorful Journey into the Influencer World (Re-Air)
This episode was just too good not to serve again! We’re re-airing our wildly popular conversation with Shaina Wizov, the creative force behind Take a Bite Out of South Florida. In this listener-favorite, Shaina shares how she...
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Ep. 55 - Underwriting With Heart: Inside The Mortgage World with Marla Grassgreen
What happens when deep industry knowledge meets genuine empathy? In this candid and entertaining episode, underwriting manager Marla Grassgreen joins the show to pull back the curtain on what really goes on behind mortgage approvals. From debun...
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Ep. 54 - Her Way To Lead, Our Way To Laugh: Amy Stark- Snook In The Hot Seat
This episode brings the laughs, the leadership, and the real talk. Special guest Amy Stark-Snook, powerhouse Realtor®, leadership coach, and co-founder of the Amy & Noreen Team at Lang Realty, joins us for a ride that’s anything but busines...
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Ep. 53 - Real Estate, Real Talk: From Rookie Mistakes To $10M Deals with Paul Richmond and Mark Barone
This episode is packed with stories you won’t hear in sales training. From wild AmeriQuest memories and money-tree incentives to navigating $10 million cash closings, hosts Emmanuel and Sarah sit down with longtime friends and real est...
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Ep. 52 - From LA To Luxury: How Sarah Galperin Became A Go-To Relocation Expert in South Florida Real Estate
What happens when a former business development exec from LA pivots into South Florida real estate—and builds a $45M portfolio in under three years? In this high-energy episode, Sarah Galperin joins hosts Sarah Biernbaum and Emmanuel St. Germai...
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Ep. 51 - “I’m Gonna Be A Podcaster”—How Janine Stella Turned That Sentence Into A Studio, A Brand, And A Career
What happens when a former financial professional decides to walk away from her career and dive headfirst into podcasting and television production? In this episode of Stop Wineing About Real Estate, Janine Stella—TV producer turned po...
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Ep. 50 - Reframing ‘Manipulation’: The Psychology Of Sales, Emotions & Human Connection
What if manipulation wasn’t the villain in your sales strategy—but the misunderstood hero? In this powerful conversation, clinical social worker Mary Owens joins Emmanuel and Sarah to unravel the emotional and psychological undercurrents that d...
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Ep. 49 - Legacy, Leadership & Leveling Up: The Real Estate Evolution Of Jeffrey Levine
In this jam-packed episode of Stop Wineing About Real Estate, hosts Emmanuel St. Germain and Sarah Biernbaum sit down with Jeffrey Levine—CEO of Levine Coaching Company and team leader of Lux Places and Spaces Group—for an unfiltered, ...
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Ep. 48 - From Wall Street To Waterfront: How Gregory Frank Built A Luxury Real Estate Empire From Mortgage Mastery
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 l...
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Ep. 47 - Batman With A Utility Belt: Inside The Mind Of A Loan Partner Boss
In this special episode of Stop Wineing About Real Estate, host Sarah Biernbaum sits down with the one and only Elizabeth Bensassi—loan partner, problem-solver, team builder, and self-proclaimed Batman of the mortgage world. With wit, ...
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Ep. 46 - Zillow Flex, Sleepless Hustle & Massaging The Market: The Real Estate Maverick’s Playbook with Stacy Plean
In this can't-miss episode of Stop Wineing About Real Estate, rockstar agent Stacy Plean spills the real (estate) tea on everything from spending $14K/month on Zillow leads to answering client calls at 1AM—yes, really. Stacey’s not you...
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Ep. 45 - From Restaurant Entrepreneur To Loan Whisperer: How Richie Tackled ACL Recovery, AI, And The Mortgage Maze
What do knee surgery, reality TV drama, and cutting-edge AI tools have in common? Richie Gehrlein, of course. In this dynamic episode of Stop Wineing About Real Estate, host Emmanuel St. Germain and co-host Sarah Biernbaum welcome thei...
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Ep. 44 - From Corporate Grind To Family Find: Why Kirk Todd Left Big Mortgage For Choice Mortgage Group!
After 30 years at Mortgage Network and a stint at a major corporate lender, Kirk Todd made a bold move—leaving behind the big-box mortgage world for something better: Choice Mortgage Group. Why? Because he wanted more than just a job—he wanted ...
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Ep. 43 - Lawyers, Red Sox & Mold Nightmares: What They Don’t Tell You About Real Estate
In this no-holds-barred (and wine-fueled) episode of Stop Wineing About Real Estate, we sit down for a wildly entertaining Part 2 with attorney Steve Wallace. From awkward celebrity encounters with Red Sox owner John Henry to shocking ...
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Ep. 42 - The NAR Settlement, Real Estate’s Future & The Wild West Of Commercial Deals
What’s really happening in real estate after the NAR settlement? Are commissions truly changing, or are agents just finding workarounds? In this episode of Stop Wineing About Real Estate, Florida board-certified real estate attorney Steve Walla...
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Ep. 41 - Merging Minds, Markets & Mortgages: The Untold Story Behind The Power Move!
What happens when industry titans collide? In this episode of Stop Wineing About Real Estate, we uncork the untold story behind a game-changing merger in the mortgage world. Emmanuel, Brian, and Jared take us behind the scenes—how a chance meet...
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