Mike Sherrard, "Celebrate the mini wins", Global eXp Realty Leader & Founder of High Converting Content, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #190 Mike Sherrard is one of the most successful agents in Canada that has built a strong organization through his social media expertise. This is a young man who is inspiring so many people in our industry and someone who will be doing amazing things for many decades to come. More About Mike Sherrard: Mike Sherrard is a recognized leader, top producer, personal brand and social media strategist in the Real Estate industry. Just in the last year, he has helped over 3,000 Real Estate Agents learn how to scale their business using Social Media by leveraging each platform to generate leads on autopilot and establish a top-of-mind personal brand. He also has broken records with one of the fastest growing real estate teams at eXp Realty, Agent Wolf Pack, consisting of agents from around the world doing real estate the modern way. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the President of eXp Global. He is currently the only Latino President of a publicly traded real estate company in the country (Nasdaq: EXPI). In his first year of joining, he has led a team that has opened 12 countries in 12 months without ever getting on a plane which is a feat that has never been done in the industry. This model has successfully touched the lives of thousands of people across the globe and given them an opportunity to change their lives. Michael was the former Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversaw the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He had been with Realogy in a variety of roles for 15 years. Prior to that, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is a the Executive Chair of eXp Latino and former member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. Michael is also the host of "The Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind" podcast which focuses on interviewing global leaders in the industry. It is currently distributed in over 90 countries and has over 10 million impressions. He is also a current member of the Forbes Real Estate Advisory Council. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.

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Mike Sherrard, ”Celebrate the mini wins”, Global eXp Realty Leader & Founder of High Converting Content, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #190

Michael LaFido,"Don't Be Afraid of Failure", Founder & CEO at Luxury Listing Specialist Designation (LUXE), shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #189 Michael LaFido has focused his career on the luxury real estate market for the last couple of decades. He has created unique marketing strategies to excel in this niche market which he speaks about during our conversation. More About Michael LaFido:  Michael LaFido is a real estate consultant and top-producing Realtor with over twenty years of experience in the real estate industry. Michael’s marketing has been the featured cover story in Crain’s Chicago Business and highlighted in Forbes and FOX News Chicago Business Hour. He is also the author of the books “Luxury Listing Specialist”, “Outside The Box”, and “Marketing Luxury”. Throughout his career, Michael learned the importance of high-caliber marketing versus “traditional marketing”, which has become pivotal to his success. Over the past twenty years, LaFido and his team have developed a method that takes a more comprehensive, and proactive approach when positioning and marketing a home. Michael, the founder of the Marketing Luxury Group, assisting other real estate agents, brokers, and affluent home-owners by providing top-tier services including consulting, lifestyle marketing, public relations and coaching to help agents and owners sell their luxury homes; utilizing proven and innovative strategies. The Marketing Luxury Group has been recognized as the ‘Best Property Consulting/Marketing’ by the International Property Awards. Michael has created the nationally recognized luxury designation for real estate agents which is known as Luxury Listing Specialist (LUXE). This designation establishes an in-depth and detailed set of standards for agents that represent luxury homes and is currently offered for Continuing Education (CE) for real estate agents in Texas and Georgia. The trainings are based on the same principles Michael outlines in his book, “Luxury Listing Specialist” that he teaches to agents across the world. Michael was awarded the 2019 MVP (Most Valued Partner) by “Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate” (www.LuxuryRealEstate.com) Many agents within the industry are calling Michael’s methods “The New Standard” for marketing luxury homes today. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the President of eXp Global. He is currently the only Latino President of a publicly traded real estate company in the country (Nasdaq: EXPI). In his first year of joining, he has led a team that has opened 12 countries in 12 months without ever getting on a plane which is a feat that has never been done in the industry. This model has successfully touched the lives of thousands of people across the globe and given them an opportunity to change their lives. Michael was the former Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversaw the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He had been with Realogy in a variety of roles for 15 years. Prior to that, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is a the Executive Chair of eXp Latino and former member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. Michael is also the host of "The Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind" podcast which focuses on interviewing global leaders in the industry. It is currently distributed in over 90 countries and has over 10 million impressions. He is also a current member of the Forbes Real Estate Advisory Council. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.

Michael LaFido,”Don‘t Be Afraid of Failure”, Founder & CEO at Luxury Listing Specialist Designation (LUXE), shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #189

Wendy Purvey, "Don't Follow", Chief Operating Officer of Pacific Sotheby's International Realty and former CMO of Sotheby's Realty Worldwide shares her story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #188 Wendy Purvey, COO of Pacific Sotheby's International Realty and former CMO of Sotheby's Realty Worldwide sits down with me to discuss branding and strategy. More About Wendy Purvey:  Purvey has been with Pacific Sotheby's International Realty for the past year in the role of Chief Strategy Officer, where she worked alongside CEO Brian Arrington to restructure the company's internal operations and reposition it for continued growth in the industry. In her new role, Purvey is responsible for curating strategic plans to support the company's growth initiatives, including qualitative organic market share growth in existing markets. Purvey will also focus on agent retention, competitive analysis, lead generation, networking, marketing, and technology, with her primary goal helping agents increase their sales productivity. A strategic and performance-focused executive, Purvey has years of expertise as an innovative, energetic leader in real estate marketing and business development across many brands, including franchise and company-owned firms. She has earned a reputation for delivering marketing strategies that have helped drive new business growth. As Chief Marketing Officer for the Sotheby's International Realty brand for 12 years, Purvey directed the creation, development, and implementation for all marketing, digital and print advertising, social media content, and public relations for its network of international franchisees. During her tenure, she was integral in the brand's positioning as the global leader in residential real estate and the network's rapid growth into 70 countries with now nearly 1,000 offices generating over $100 billion in annual sales volume. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the President of eXp Global. He is currently the only Latino President of a publicly traded real estate company in the country (Nasdaq: EXPI). In his first year of joining, he has led a team that has opened 12 countries in 12 months without ever getting on a plane which is a feat that has never been done in the industry. This model has successfully touched the lives of thousands of people across the globe and given them an opportunity to change their lives. Michael was the former Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversaw the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He had been with Realogy in a variety of roles for 15 years. Prior to that, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is a the Executive Chair of eXp Latino and former member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. Michael is also the host of "The Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind" podcast which focuses on interviewing global leaders in the industry. It is currently distributed in over 90 countries and has over 10 million impressions. He is also a current member of the Forbes Real Estate Advisory Council. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.

Wendy Purvey, ”Don‘t Follow”, COO of Pacific Sotheby‘s International Realty shares her story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #188

Terrence Murphy, "Build it one brick at a time and with the right foundation",Former NFL player & Real Estate Entrepreneur shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #187 Terrence Murphy was a college football star with Texas A&M University and went on to play professional football with the Green Bay Packers as a wide receiver. A serious injury ended his professional athletic career, but he found great success in real estate. He is now the owner of 20 different companies and never forgets his humble beginnings and lives every day by empowering others. He is truly a unique soul and it is my honor to call him my friend. More About Terrence Murphy:  Terrence Murphy grew up outside of Tyler, TX in Chapel Hill. After an extremely successful football career at Texas A&M, he graduated Class of 2005 and was drafted in the 2nd round (58th overall pick) by the Green Bay Packers that same year in the NFL Draft. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the President of eXp Global. He is currently the only Latino President of a publicly traded real estate company in the country (Nasdaq: EXPI). In his first year of joining, he has led a team that has opened 12 countries in 12 months without ever getting on a plane which is a feat that has never been done in the industry. This model has successfully touched the lives of thousands of people across the globe and given them an opportunity to change their lives. Michael was the former Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversaw the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He had been with Realogy in a variety of roles for 15 years. Prior to that, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is a the Executive Chair of eXp Latino and former member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. Michael is also the host of "The Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind" podcast which focuses on interviewing global leaders in the industry. It is currently distributed in over 90 countries and has over 10 million impressions. He is also a current member of the Forbes Real Estate Advisory Council. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.  

Terrence Murphy, "Build it one brick at a time and with the right foundation", Former NFL player & Real Estate Entrepreneur on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #187

Carlos Justo, "Speak the truth", Celebrity Real Estate Agent & Mentor, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #186 Carlos Justo has sold practically every major celebrity their home in Miami. From Stallone, Madonna, Enrique Iglesias, Shakira ... they all entrusted their major investments with him. He was also my first boss in real estate, and I owe a lot of my growth in the industry to the lessons he taught me. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the President of eXp Global. He is currently the only Latino President of a publicly traded real estate company in the country (Nasdaq: EXPI). In his first year of joining, he has led a team that has opened 12 countries in 12 months without ever getting on a plane which is a feat that has never been done in the industry. This model has successfully touched the lives of thousands of people across the globe and given them an opportunity to change their lives. Michael was the former Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversaw the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He had been with Realogy in a variety of roles for 15 years. Prior to that, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is a the Executive Chair of eXp Latino and former member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. Michael is also the host of "The Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind" podcast which focuses on interviewing global leaders in the industry. It is currently distributed in over 90 countries and has over 10 million impressions. He is also a current member of the Forbes Real Estate Advisory Council. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.

Carlos Justo, "Speak the truth", Celebrity Real Estate Agent & Mentor, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #186

Shashank Vashishtha, I believe in: "Why Not?", Head of eXp India, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #185 Shashank Vashishtha, Head of eXp India, is someone I have known for 5 years. He has an impressive real estate background and is someone who shirts knowledge, and in turn, helping others grow their business. He has built the eXp brand in India to almost 1000 agents in a matter of months, and his growth trajectory is unstoppable. He is an impressive man who will be a significant leader in the industry for decades to come. More About Shashank Vashishtha: Shashank Vashishtha joined eXp India with almost ten years of progressive experience in real estate. Shashank holds a Master’s degree in Real Estate Investment and Sales and in his last role, delivered luxury homes for India Sotheby’s International Realty. Prior to this he was worked with Cushman & Wakefield and other leading real estate developers in Delhi. Possessing excellent communication, interpersonal skills, collaborating with people across levels, training, negotiating, and learning are his core strengths. His expertise is unparalleled when it comes to Real estate portfolio management, Investment advisory and handling transactions for corporate, HNI’s & developers. Aside from real estate, Shashank has keen interest in art and travel. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the President of eXp Global. He is currently the only Latino President of a publicly traded real estate company in the country (Nasdaq: EXPI). In his first year of joining, he has led a team that has opened 12 countries in 12 months without ever getting on a plane which is a feat that has never been done in the industry. This model has successfully touched the lives of thousands of people across the globe and given them an opportunity to change their lives. Michael was the former Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversaw the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He had been with Realogy in a variety of roles for 15 years. Prior to that, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is a the Executive Chair of eXp Latino and former member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. Michael is also the host of "The Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind" podcast which focuses on interviewing global leaders in the industry. It is currently distributed in over 90 countries and has over 10 million impressions. He is also a current member of the Forbes Real Estate Advisory Council. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.

Shashank Vashishtha, I believe in: "Why Not?", Head of eXp India, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #185

AJ Mida, "Learn How To Dream Again", Real Estate Advisor and Coach shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #184 AJ Mida believed in himself so much that he over-leveraged his credit card to take a coaching series because he knew there was a "blueprint for success". He has grown so exponentially that he is now the coach and helping others reach their dreams. More About AJ Mida: AJ Mida is a real estate agent with eight years of experience. He moved to a new city without knowing anyone and quickly built one of the top teams in his market.  He discovered, while selling real estate, one can earn a lot of money, they end up sacrificing too much. They miss too much time doing the things they love with the people they love. He wanted a better way. He wanted freedom.Now with eXp Realty, AJ is in the top 20 of the entire company out of nearly 50,000 agents. He’s internationally known for building his team at eXp to over 3,400 agents using their unique revenue share model. In 2018, AJ achieved financial freedom just five years after getting his real estate license. At that point, AJ and his wife looked at what was most important to them and ultimately decided to sell their house in Charlotte and travel the country in a Motorhome for a year.  He’s now pursuing his passion, living full-time while helping agents build wealth so they, too, can achieve financial freedom. After all, life’s too short, and everyone only gets one. Go to www.AJmida.me for more info. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the President of eXp Global. He is currently the only Latino President of a publicly traded real estate company in the country (Nasdaq: EXPI). In his first year of joining, he has led a team that has opened 12 countries in 12 months without ever getting on a plane which is a feat that has never been done in the industry. This model has successfully touched the lives of thousands of people across the globe and given them an opportunity to change their lives. Michael was the former Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversaw the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He had been with Realogy in a variety of roles for 15 years. Prior to that, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is a the Executive Chair of eXp Latino and former member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. Michael is also the host of "The Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind" podcast which focuses on interviewing global leaders in the industry. It is currently distributed in over 90 countries and has over 10 million impressions. He is also a current member of the Forbes Real Estate Advisory Council. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.

AJ Mida, "Learn How To Dream Again", Real Estate Advisor and Coach shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #184

Chris Stuart, "You have to be authentic to what you are great at",President of PLACE and former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #183 Chris Stuart, President of PLACE and former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, has a great passion for agents. He is singularly focused on helping them achieve greater levels of success. He shares some pointed advice in this conversation that will be a great asset to many real estate professionals of all levels. More About Chris Stuart:  Stuart joins PLACE from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS), where he served as President and CEO of the 50,000-agent global real estate franchise network.  Stuart brings to PLACE an impressive track record of rapidly scaling real estate brokerages and franchises while driving our consumer brand and experience. During his time in the role, BHHS grew from 32,000 to over 50,000 real estate professionals including the expansion of the brand globally into markets throughout Western Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, Canada, and Mexico.  "Chris is a visionary leader with a deep understanding of scaling large real estate businesses and connecting them to consumer services," said Ben Kinney, PLACE Co-founder. "Stuart joins our organization at the perfect time as we prepare to scale. His track record of rapid growth is in direct alignment with our immediate goal of continued expansion across North America." PLACE currently employs over 150 individuals in their corporate offices located in Portland, Bellingham, Salt Lake City, Orlando, and Edmonton, Alberta. Stuart will assist in their plans to hire more than 120 additional full-time positions in the next six to nine months across their corporate offices. "I am incredibly excited to join this impressive group of industry leaders and visionaries. PLACE and its network of operators combine a wealth of experience, diversity, and expertise with a culture of entrepreneurialism, hard work, and results." Stuart said. "This organization is fueled by collaborative partnerships, and I look forward to accelerating the significant momentum that has already been created."   PLACE ended 2020 with over $85 million in revenue and $19 million in profit, up 93% from the previous year. The platform is on pace to double again in 2021.   "Our growth has been built through our focus on finding and retaining the best talent for all of our organizations," PLACE Co-founder Chris Suarez added. "Stuart is another great example of our continued ability to attract the best that our industry has to offer. We have watched what he has built from afar and are energized to welcome him into our organization for our next phase of growth." Stuart believes the real estate industry is at an inflection point.  "Given the foreseeable trends and evolutionary models that are sure to reshape the industry's future, I'm confident that PLACE will empower top agents to flourish by leveraging best-in-class technology, marketing, and systems."  PLACE is a proprietary end-to-end technology platform that delivers a complete suite of business services exclusively to top agents, teams, and brokerages across the U.S. and Canada. PLACE currently operates in over 70 locations across North America. For more information, visit www.place.com. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the President of eXp Global. He is currently the only Latino President of a publicly traded real estate company in the country (Nasdaq: EXPI). In his first year of joining, he has led a team that has opened 12 countries in 12 months without ever getting on a plane which is a feat that has never been done in the industry. This model has successfully touched the lives of thousands of people across the globe and given them an opportunity to change their lives. Michael was the former Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversaw the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He had been with Realogy in a variety of roles for 15 years. Prior to that, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is a the Executive Chair of eXp Latino and former member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. Michael is also the host of "The Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind" podcast which focuses on interviewing global leaders in the industry. It is currently distributed in over 90 countries and has over 10 million impressions. He is also a current member of the Forbes Real Estate Advisory Council. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.  

Chris Stuart, "You have to be authentic to what you are great at",President of PLACE shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #183

Eddie Shapiro, "Expansion always... in all ways", President & CEO at Nest Seekers International, shares his lessons on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #182  Eddie Shapiro, CEO of NestSeekers, sits down with me to discuss how he has built a global company that is expanding into multi-media and marketing arenas. He shares the lessons of his 26-year career. More About Eddie Shapiro:  With over two decades of experience in every aspect of the real estate industry Mr. Shapiro continues to lead Nest Seekers on its journey to expand and innovate the brokerage business on a global scale. Mr. Shapiro began his career in the early 90's as an agent at a small firm in midtown Manhattan. He has since become a self-made successful and adventurous entrepreneur. His resume includes completing development and construction of buildings and investment projects in every market his brokerage operates exceeding well over a million square feet. His multi faceted experience includes developing real estate technologies, hospitality management, innovating branding and marketing concepts and most importantly identifying and pioneering the syncing of major multi markets approach in the real estate brokerage business; hence expending and connecting his firm between New York, New Jersey, The Hamptons, South Florida, Los Angeles, London, Asia and soon to be other coinciding markets. This strategy along with innovative marketing concepts has become an aspiration of every other major firm in the nation. Always at the forefront are Mr. Shapiro’s core principals of ethics, integrity, loyalty, education, ingenuity and courage by which he continues to lead and disrupt industries with his growing and always expanding team of like-minded individuals. Very much like every successful story, independence and do it yourself spirit has always been another core driver in his strategy. Today Nest Seekers develops websites, brand marketing campaigns and strategies for its sellers and developers. It publishes magazines and materials unlike any other firm. It is independently responsible for its exclusive internal and external technologies, training programs and various other tools and resources developed and operated in house. After a decade of guest appearances and participation in some of the most viewed real estate shows and industry and new platforms, Mr. Shapiro has recently launched Nest Media with a number of shows and programs already in development on the worlds leading streaming and broadcast networks. On August 26 2020, the much anticipated Million Dollar Beach House aired it’s first season on Netflix. Mr. Shapiro is an Executive Producer on the show and continue to serve and drive the project forward. Mr. Shapiro is a proud father of three very talented and driven children and a devoted husband and family man. Under the direction of Mr. Shapiro Nest Seekers is on path to expending its roster to over 1000 agents and management staff and over 20 offices and storefront location as it continues its journey to solidify itself as a unique global luxury brand in the fascinating world of real estate. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the President of eXp Global. He is currently the only Latino President of a publicly traded real estate company in the country (Nasdaq: EXPI). In his first year of joining, he has led a team that has opened 12 countries in 12 months without ever getting on a plane which is a feat that has never been done in the industry. This model has successfully touched the lives of thousands of people across the globe and given them an opportunity to change their lives. Michael was the former Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversaw the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He had been with Realogy in a variety of roles for 15 years. Prior to that, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is a the Executive Chair of eXp Latino and former member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. Michael is also the host of "The Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind" podcast which focuses on interviewing global leaders in the industry. It is currently distributed in over 90 countries and has over 10 million impressions. He is also a current member of the Forbes Real Estate Advisory Council. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.

Eddie Shapiro, "Expansion always... in all ways", President & CEO at Nest Seekers International, shares his lessons on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #182

Stacey Onnen, "Freedom to fail & fail without recourse", President of U.S Brokerage Operations at eXp Realty, shares her story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #181  Stacey Onnen, President of US Brokerage Operations, has over 20 years of industry experience. She is truly someone who cares vehemently for agents and shares some sage advice for success in this podcast. More About Stacey Onnen:  Savvy, accomplished Executive highly regarded for leading a virtual workforce and guiding operations for high-profile companies, including eXp Realty LLC (the fastest-growing company in the country). Out-of-the-box thinker who champions innovative solutions to complex business needs, guaranteeing expansion in highly competitive markets. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven, fast-paced environments while handling operational management, sales cycle management, project management, public relations, and more. Known as a strong leader who can collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Recognized for achieving lofty transaction benchmarks, leveraging in-depth trend analysis, guiding outstanding employee development, and utilizing various selling methodologies. Excellence in leading a large virtual workforce across the entire country. Team leadership development utilizing NPS scores. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the President of eXp Global. He is currently the only Latino President of a publicly traded real estate company in the country (Nasdaq: EXPI). In his first year of joining, he has led a team that has opened 12 countries in 12 months without ever getting on a plane which is a feat that has never been done in the industry. This model has successfully touched the lives of thousands of people across the globe and given them an opportunity to change their lives. Michael was the former Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversaw the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He had been with Realogy in a variety of roles for 15 years. Prior to that, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is a the Executive Chair of eXp Latino and former member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. Michael is also the host of "The Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind" podcast which focuses on interviewing global leaders in the industry. It is currently distributed in over 90 countries and has over 10 million impressions. He is also a current member of the Forbes Real Estate Advisory Council. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.  

Stacey Onnen, "Freedom to fail & fail without recourse", President of U.S Brokerage Operations at eXp Realty, shares her story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #181

Bradley Bayou, "Stay Relevant", Real Estate Developer, Interior Designer & Owner of Bradley Bayou Design shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #180 Bradley Bayou is an "artist" in the truest sense of the word. He is an interior designer, a real estate developer, a clothing designer, and a fine artist. Bradley is extremely successful in all of these disciplines. He talks about creating and sustaining a brand and how details create the larger picture. He is a true visionary, and his insights are something not to be missed. More About Bradley Bayou: Bradley Bayou is a multidisciplinary designer whose career spans fashion, fine art, and interiors. Since establishing Bradley Bayou Design in 2010, an interior design and development firm based in Los Angeles and New York City, he has developed a portfolio that has garnered acclaim from publications including Architectural Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Elle Décor and Dwell. Bradley helmed his eponymous couture line for over a decade — dressing everyone from Oprah Winfrey and Geena Davis to Beyoncé and Anne Hathaway. Due to the success of his own line, he was appointed as the creative director of Halston to revive the brand. After leaving Halston, he launched his ready-to-wear line with QVC and wrote the best-selling The Science of Sexy in pursuit of making beauty and feeling good truly democratic. He has collaborated with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Richard Meier, Angelo Donghia and Architectonica. In interior design, Bradley’s diverse talents crystallize into striking, unforgettable spaces. Every property and client that comes to Bradley Bayou Design is given exacting attention and care. Since its formation, the firm received national accolades and continues to hone its luxurious world aesthetic. Bradley was born in Texas and is a graduate of the Phillips Andover Academy, University of Texas and Southern Methodist University. He later studied at the Skowhegan and Corcoran schools of painting and sculpture. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the President of eXp Global. He is currently the only Latino President of a publicly traded real estate company in the country (Nasdaq: EXPI). In his first year of joining, he has led a team that has opened 12 countries in 12 months without ever getting on a plane which is a feat that has never been done in the industry. This model has successfully touched the lives of thousands of people across the globe and given them an opportunity to change their lives. Michael was the former Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversaw the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He had been with Realogy in a variety of roles for 15 years. Prior to that, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is a the Executive Chair of eXp Latino and former member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. Michael is also the host of "The Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind" podcast which focuses on interviewing global leaders in the industry. It is currently distributed in over 90 countries and has over 10 million impressions. He is also a current member of the Forbes Real Estate Advisory Council. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.

Bradley Bayou, "Stay Relevant", Real Estate Developer, Interior Designer & Owner of Bradley Bayou Design shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #180

Donnie Pingaro, "It's Time to Elevate Others",Managing Broker of Florida at Side, Vice President of Florida Operations shares his experience on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #179 I have known Donnie Pingaro for 17 years when I first got into the real estate business in Miami. He has been selling real estate in Fisher Island, one of the most expensive areas in the country, for 30 years. He has always been a collaborative figure in the real estate community, running one of the most boutique firms in the country. He is now the Managing Broker and VP of Operations for Side, Inc. Don shares his three decades of experience with the audience and speaks about his charitable efforts as well during this conversation. More About Donnie Pingaro:  As the Managing Broker of Florida and VP of Florida Operations, Donnie leverages 28 years of real estate experience to help Side partner agents establish, grow and develop their own local boutique brands. Prior to Side, he founded ISG Asia, home to Florida’s largest Mandarin-speaking sales team. Donnie currently serves as a National Board Member at AREAA, the largest Asian trade association nationwide, with over 17,000 members. He is the Co-Chair of the 2020 AREAA National Convention, and he previously served as Vice President at AREAA Global. Early in his career, he created Ocean Insiders, a luxury brand that serves Fisher Island, where he facilitated over 5,000 island transactions. Donnie holds an MBA from the University of Miami. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the President of eXp Global. He is currently the only Latino President of a publicly traded real estate company in the country (Nasdaq: EXPI). In his first year of joining, he has led a team that has opened 12 countries in 12 months without ever getting on a plane which is a feat that has never been done in the industry. This model has successfully touched the lives of thousands of people across the globe and given them an opportunity to change their lives. Michael was the former Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversaw the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He had been with Realogy in a variety of roles for 15 years. Prior to that, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is a the Executive Chair of eXp Latino and former member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. Michael is also the host of "The Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind" podcast which focuses on interviewing global leaders in the industry. It is currently distributed in over 90 countries and has over 10 million impressions. He is also a current member of the Forbes Real Estate Advisory Council. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.  

Donnie Pingaro, "It's Time to Elevate Others", Managing Broker of Florida at Side, Vice President of Florida Operations on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #179

David Russell, "Everything in moderation, including moderation", Chief Marketing Officer of Chestertons shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #178 David Russell, Chief Marketing Officer of Chesterton's and I have been friends for 15 years. he is someone that I have seen grow brilliantly in his career and am so thankful for his conversation and insight on branding. More About David Russell:  David Russell serves as Chief Marketing Officer, Global Franchising and New Homes for Chestertons. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing and implementing all marketing, interactive, digital, advertising, and public relations initiatives for the Chestertons brand. With an extensive background working with globally recognized luxury brands, Russell’s focus and passion are centred on creating an unparalleled customer experience through exceptional marketing and brand management. His unique perspective contributes to innovative ideas for developing systems and campaigns that complement the brand vision through the Chestertons Way Franchising Programme. Prior to joining Chestertons, Russell was the Global Marketing Director - EMEIA for Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC, a global leader in luxury real estate. He has also held senior positions within globally recognised brands, most recently at Wyndham Group and American Express. Russell’s well-rounded leadership experience spans across an array of specialties including marketing, management, product development, training, and sales forecasting, in a variety of industries, such as, Luxury Real Estate, Travel and Hospitality and Financial Services. An active speaker at events, Russell has delivered keynote addresses, hosted executive roundtable discussions and has been asked to lead discussions at national and international marketing conferences on a variety of topics; his core focus being to ensures brand values are maintained whilst supporting growth and driving marketing innovation that remain true to the brands vision, positioning and personality. A passionate racing driver and trained chef, Russell is a graduate of the University of Surrey and holds a degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s. Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.

David Russell, "Everything in moderation, including moderation", Chief Marketing Officer of Chestertons shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #178

Meghan Kelley, "Be Humble; Be Inquisitive; Be Strategic", Senior Director of Global Operations at eXp Global shares her story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #177 Meghan Kelley, Senior Director of Global Operations at eXp Global is someone I have known and worked with for over a decade. She has been the leader of my internal global team at eXp and has been one of the key reasons we have been able to expand as quickly as we have because of her organizational skills and business acumen. More About Meghan Kelley:  Meghan Kelley is currently the Senior Director of Global Operations for eXp Global where she leads the team in opening the brokerage in countries around the world. Meghan is dedicated to helping her team grow both personally and professionally while enjoying an opportunity to show her operational strengths.   Personal and professional goals are oriented around growth for herself, the people around her and giving people in other countries the opportunity to build a business for themselves. Meghan spent 18 years at Realogy, the parent company of six major real estate brands. Eight of those years included operations at Sotheby’s International Realty where she worked with the team to build the US and Non-US transition and servicing department out of the corporate headquarters, eventually becoming the Director of Global Operations there. She then had an opportunity to work for the CEO of the franchise group, with a chance to have a deep understanding of how a franchise business is run at the highest levels. Once that was complete, Meghan was tasked with creating the Recruiting and Retention division for the six brands where she launched a tool to help the franchisees grow. An opportunity to return to working in operations outside of the US came up with eXp Global and then she left her company of 18 years to start a new adventure. Meghan is driven by growth and the success of herself and others. Her talent for bringing to fruition multiple initiatives at a time has helped her become successful. She is a big picture operations expert who understands the little picture details. She has an ability to read people’s strengths to have their expertise applied to the right areas to get the job done. She can adapt to a multitude of concepts and programs having launched products to thousands of offices involving everything from Social Media to Recruiting to CRM’s using her ability to discover operational inefficiencies while providing solutions and process improvement measures. You will rarely see Meghan without a smile, she is known for being upbeat and pushing forward through adversity with a positive attitude and will always work to ensure everyone on the team is happy, impactful, and recognized for all their contributions. Meghan enjoys camping, being outside and pushing herself by doing things outside of her comfort zone, like running (jogging) the New York City Marathon (slowly) in 2017 and backpacking across the Grand Canyon in 2019. She is excited to start planning the next adventure with her friends. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s. Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.

Meghan Kelley, "Be Humble; Be Inquisitive; Be Strategic", Senior Director of Global Operations at eXp Global shares her story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #177

Brett Hagler, "Bold Ideas Attract Bold People", CEO & Co-Founder at New Story, shares his vision on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #176 Brett Hagler started New Story at the age of 24 after visiting Haiti in 2010 following the devastating earthquake. He saw firsthand how important housing was to economically challenged individuals. He took his entrepreneurial skills to create this charity and getting the business community involved to truly make a difference. I've known Brett for some years and always admired his focus and selfless goals of trying to help the world. He is a young man who will continue to make an impact on the globe, and it's an honor to have sat down with him for a discussion. More About Brett Hagler :  Brett is a cancer survivor, author, speaker, and 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur. In 2017, 2019, and 2020, New Story was named by Fast Company as one of the “Most Innovative Companies In The World.” Brett is a Y-Combinator alum and, in 2018, was named one of the Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs. For more information, please visit: https://newstorycharity.org/ 182 Howard St #101, San Francisco, CA 94105 About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s. Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.

Brett Hagler, "Bold Ideas Attract Bold People", CEO & Co-Founder at New Story, shares his vision on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #176

Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind Podcast dives into the global luxury real estate market with host Michael Valdes and an array of luminary guests.