No Contingencies With Max Nelson

Chad Lund, a top agent for Teles Properties, joins Max to talk about what it's like to be an "area specialist," his strategy for door knocking, and how a unique marketing tool ended up exceeding his expectations.   

Stephen Sigoloff, a top agent at The Agency, joins Max to talk about how he began his career in commercial real estate, reinvented himself as a photographer where he photographed the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Rober De Niro, and how Sigoloff found his way back to real estate sales, when he became a residential realtor 14 years ago. Max and Stephen also discuss their shared enthusiasm and love for architecturally significant properties.    

Meir Kroll, a top agent and developer at The Agency, joins Max to talk about how he navigates being a developer as well as an agent, the various options that developers have when financing a project, and what impact fear has on his career. 

Bennet Hirsch, current assistant to top agent, and podcast guest, Erik Lavey, " joins Max to talk about how and why chose to make the switch from the entertainment world to real estate, why he turned down the first job in real estate that he was offered, what he's doing to prepare himself for the jump to becoming a buyer's agent.  

Stacy Gottula, agent for 13+ years who listed the "most expensive home ever" in The United States, The "Palazzo di Amore," joins Max to talk about her unexpected career change from a dental hygienist to leading one of the top real estate teams in the world, her recent transition into a solo practice at The Agency, and why she treats every listing, no matter the price point, the same.  

Bret Parsons, Agent, Managing Director of the Architectural division at Coldwell Banker in Beverly Hills, and author four books including "Colcord:Home," joins Max to talk about why Bret rarely feels like a realtor, the story behind "Colcord:Home," and the one question Bret asks at every listing appointment.

Paul Lester, one of the founding partners at The Agency, who is consistently a member of the Wall St. Journal's "Top 150 Real Estate Professional's in The United States" list, joins Max to talk about his collaborative style, his artistic approach to open houses, and how he forms personal connections with clients.

Robert Radcliffe, one of the top real estate agents in Los Angeles and author of "180 Degrees" and "12 Simple Steps to Loving Life,"  joins Max to talk about how he completely turned his life around at a young age, his sometimes controversial approach to expired listings, and how the real estate business is similar to a board game.

Mike Leipart, the Managing Partner of New Development at the Agency and The Agency's "secret weapon," joins Max to talk about why you need to know your own strengths and weaknesses, what his unique roll is within The Agency, and why Mike hasn't become a listing agent.

Chris Marquez, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Granite Escrow, joins Max to talk about market trends, dynamics, and the new wave of fraudulent activity in the business. 

Gary Gold, one of the top agents in Los Angeles and one of the first agents to work at the Hilton and Hyland Agency, joins Max to talk about his experience as part of the team that sold the Playboy Mansion, his unique approach to marketing, and his "reverse" listing presentation. 

  Jon Grauman, one of the top agents The Agency, joins Max to talk about his journey starting as a rave promoter to becoming a top performing real estate agent (with stops as a mortgage broker and real estate developer along the way). Max also talks with Jon about his use of  real estate coaches and what it's like working so closely with his wife.  

Billy Rose, President, one of the founders of The Agency and the No. 18 realtor in the U.S. according to The Wall Street Journal, joins Max to talk about his journey from lawyer to broker, the "Billy Rose" addendum, and the theory behind "Finder, Binder, Grinder, and Minder."

  Craig Knizek, one of The Wall St. Journal's Top 200 Realtors in the United States for the past two years, joins Max to talk about his time producing television and film, making the switch to real estate, and how Craig became so successful so quickly.   Like our new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nocontingencieswithmaxnelson/  

Anthony Marguleas, owner of Amalfi Estates in Los Angeles, CA, joins Max to talk about his unique approach to business, becoming the top producing agent in the Palisades area of Los Angeles, and his passion for giving back.

Santiago Arana, one of The Wall St. Journal's Top 250 Realtors in the United States for five consecutive years, joins Max to talk about working as a server part time, the importance of mentors, and thinking positive, while everything is not going your way.

Blair Chang, one of the founders of The Agency, joins Max this week to talk about starting his career in Pasadena working with his family and how it led to him becoming one of the leaders in architecturally significant real estate in California.

  Jen Winston, Agent at The Agency, joins Max this week to talk about her journey from teaching Internationally, to becoming an assistant to some of the top producing agents in Los Angeles, and now be selling millions of dollars in real estate herself.      

Jackie Smith, Agent at The Agency, joins Max this week to talk about her journey from flipping houses to becoming one of the top producing agents. Max and Jackie also talk about balancing work and home life, raising a family, and how to take rejection.

Eric Lavey, 2015 MVP Agent at The Agency, joins Max this week to talk about his journey from college student/agent in Boston to becoming one of the top producing agents today.