Scot Policastro

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Scot Policastro from Far Hills, New Jersey. Scot was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a sophomore at Northeastern University. A random “fun fact” about Scot is that he goes to Dunkin’ daily.   Episode Notes:  At 1:43, Scot Policastro discusses the importance of being confident and a go-getter, going the extra step, and remaining calm. At 3:32, Scot speaks on thinking outside of the box, not limiting yourself, and being creative. At 4:45, Policastro notes that he learns the most when he least expects it. At 6:23, he shares that his “happy place” is when he is in the comfort of his car. At 7:31, Scot points out that he gets his “ya ya’s out” by being super active or lazy. At 8:26, Policastro dives into how walking and keeping active clears his mind. At 9:25, he dishes on how he finds the balance, as well as his process in setting reasonable goals. At 10:30, Scot dishes on constantly trying to push himself and learn new things. At 11:46, Policastro explains how he goes about differentiating himself from his peers. At 13:01, he talks about dealing with the “noise” at Northeastern University. At 14:28, Scot Policastro closes out the podcast by touching upon his experiences at George Washington University’s summer program, which provided clarity and opened some doors for him. 

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Scot Policastro from Far Hills, New Jersey. Scot was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a sophomore at Northeastern University. A random “fun fact” about Scot is that he goes to Dunkin’ daily. Episode Notes:  At 1:43, Scot Policastro discusses the importance of being confident and a go-getter, going the extra step, and remaining calm. At 3:32, Scot speaks on thinking outside of the box, not limiting yourself, and being creative. At 4:45, Policastro notes that he learns the most when he least expects it. At 6:23, he shares that his “happy place” is when he is in the comfort of his car. At 7:31, Scot points out that he gets his “ya ya’s out” by being super active or lazy. At 8:26, Policastro dives into how walking and keeping active clears his mind. At 9:25, he dishes on how he finds the balance, as well as his process in setting reasonable goals. At 10:30, Scot dishes on constantly trying to push himself and learn new things. At 11:46, Policastro explains how he goes about differentiating himself from his peers. At 13:01, he talks about dealing with the “noise” at Northeastern University. At 14:28, Scot Policastro closes out the podcast by touching upon his experiences at George Washington University’s summer program, which provided clarity and opened some doors for him.

Episode 025: Scot Policastro

Nicole Pena

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Nicole Pena from Wellington, Florida. Nicole was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a sophomore at NYU Stern School of Business. A random fun fact about Nicole is that she was born in Bucaramanga, Colombia and is fluent in Spanish.   Episode Notes:  At 1:41, Nicole Pena discusses having a work ethic being a differentiating factor. At 2:50, Nicole talks about being yourself and confident, and not compromising who you are. At 4:07, Pena notes that prioritizing what is truly important to you is essential. At 4:55, she comments on the happiness versus money debate when it comes to her career. At 5:57, Nicole touches upon respecting the ideas of others, teamwork, and her experience at Leasing REality. At 7:37, Pena believes that one reaps what they sow, and as a result one must work hard to see the fruits of their labor. At 8:28, she dishes on being from the school of showing up with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow. At 9:24, Nicole touches upon learning and recovering gracefully from past mistakes. At 10:29, Pena mentions that at the end of the day, the journey to the solution is what is remembered. At 11:24, she advises how she remains focused with all the “noise” present at NYU. At 12:29, Nicole provides some insight for the younger generation: keep an open mind as there’s so much more to learn. At 13:24, Pena dives into how she goes about mastering her craft. At 14:25, she points out that it is extremely easy to get distracted by the “shiny things” in the world, but when all is said and done, those distractions are so relative and temporary. At 14:53, Nicole answers a question pertaining to giving back. At 15:54, Nicole Pena closes out the podcast with a message that kindness truly goes a long way and doesn’t go unseen.

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Nicole Pena from Wellington, Florida. Nicole was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a sophomore at NYU Stern School of Business. A random fun fact about Nicole is that she was born in Bucaramanga, Colombia and is fluent in Spanish. Episode Notes:  At 1:41, Nicole Pena discusses having a work ethic being a differentiating factor. At 2:50, Nicole talks about being yourself and confident, and not compromising who you are. At 4:07, Pena notes that prioritizing what is truly important to you is essential. At 4:55, she comments on the happiness versus money debate when it comes to her career. At 5:57, Nicole touches upon respecting the ideas of others, teamwork, and her experience at Leasing REality. At 7:37, Pena believes that one reaps what they sow, and as a result one must work hard to see the fruits of their labor. At 8:28, she dishes on being from the school of showing up with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow. At 9:24, Nicole touches upon learning and recovering gracefully from past mistakes. At 10:29, Pena mentions that at the end of the day, the journey to the solution is what is remembered. At 11:24, she advises how she remains focused with all the “noise” present at NYU. At 12:29, Nicole provides some insight for the younger generation: keep an open mind as there’s so much more to learn. At 13:24, Pena dives into how she goes about mastering her craft. At 14:25, she points out that it is extremely easy to get distracted by the “shiny things” in the world, but when all is said and done, those distractions are so relative and temporary. At 14:53, Nicole answers a question pertaining to giving back. At 15:54, Nicole Pena closes out the podcast with a message that kindness truly goes a long way and doesn’t go unseen.

Episode 024: Nicole Pena

Megan Clow

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Megan Clow from Westchester, New York. Megan was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at the College of the Holy Cross. A random fun fact about Megan is that her favorite movie is “The Polar Express.”    Episode Notes:  At 1:38, Megan Clow discusses change being inevitable, moving forward, and being grateful for experiences you have had. At 3:09, Megan shares how she “makes a difference” volunteering at an elderly center, as well as her involvement in charitable initiatives at school. At 5:00, Clow notes that work ethic comes from passion. At 6:05, she advises that one should not compare themselves to other people. At 6:49, Megan Clow closes out the podcast revealing that she would like to continue being a better version of herself.

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Megan Clow from Westchester, New York. Megan was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at the College of the Holy Cross. A random fun fact about Megan is that her favorite movie is “The Polar Express.”  Episode Notes:  At 1:38, Megan Clow discusses change being inevitable, moving forward, and being grateful for experiences you have had. At 3:09, Megan shares how she “makes a difference” volunteering at an elderly center, as well as her involvement in charitable initiatives at school. At 5:00, Clow notes that work ethic comes from passion. At 6:05, she advises that one should not compare themselves to other people. At 6:49, Megan Clow closes out the podcast revealing that she would like to continue being a better version of herself.

Episode 023: Megan Clow

Tara Smyth

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Tara Smyth from Pearl River, New York. Tara was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a senior at University of Delaware. A random fun fact about Tara is that her Gaelic football team once won an international championship in Ireland representing New York.   Episode Notes:  At 2:00, Tara Smyth discusses staying true to oneself, and how humor helps her relate and connect with others. At 3:17, Tara talks about passion, happiness, and her desire to find a job that gives her excitement everyday. At 4:39, Smyth visits the topic of “doing the right thing,” and shares some lessons learned from her parents. At 5:53, she speaks on bouncing back when faced with adversity and/or failure. At 6:56, Tara shares her “happy place” in her family lake house in New Jersey during the summertime. At 8:18, Smyth dishes on how she deals with stress. At 9:54, she dives into going off grid: putting her phone down, going for walks, drawing, painting, free writing, and listening to music. At 11:42, Tara notes her love for Gaelic football, and reminiscences of the time she travelled to Ireland to play. At 13:40, Smyth reflects on her parents instilling selflessness and putting others before herself. At 14:47, she points out what she is truly shameless about. At 15:59, Tara mentions what’s typically on her mind before going to bed. At 17:06, Smyth answers a hypothetical question on where she would go on date night. At 18:16, she speaks about “starting from the bottom,” and learning what it means to have nothing. At 19:05, Tara Smyth closes out the podcast reflecting on her collaborative Leasing REality internship experience. 

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Tara Smyth from Pearl River, New York. Tara was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a senior at University of Delaware. A random fun fact about Tara is that her Gaelic football team once won an international championship in Ireland representing New York. Episode Notes:  At 2:00, Tara Smyth discusses staying true to oneself, and how humor helps her relate and connect with others. At 3:17, Tara talks about passion, happiness, and her desire to find a job that gives her excitement everyday. At 4:39, Smyth visits the topic of “doing the right thing,” and shares some lessons learned from her parents. At 5:53, she speaks on bouncing back when faced with adversity and/or failure. At 6:56, Tara shares her “happy place” in her family lake house in New Jersey during the summertime. At 8:18, Smyth dishes on how she deals with stress. At 9:54, she dives into going off grid: putting her phone down, going for walks, drawing, painting, free writing, and listening to music. At 11:42, Tara notes her love for Gaelic football, and reminiscences of the time she travelled to Ireland to play. At 13:40, Smyth reflects on her parents instilling selflessness and putting others before herself. At 14:47, she points out what she is truly shameless about. At 15:59, Tara mentions what’s typically on her mind before going to bed. At 17:06, Smyth answers a hypothetical question on where she would go on date night. At 18:16, she speaks about “starting from the bottom,” and learning what it means to have nothing. At 19:05, Tara Smyth closes out the podcast reflecting on her collaborative Leasing REality internship experience.

Episode 022: Tara Smyth

Nicole Hurowitz

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Nicole Hurowitz from Mount Sinai, New York. Nicole was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at Stony Brook University. A random fun fact about Nicole is that she has been to Disney World ten times.    Episode Notes:  At 1:42, Nicole Hurowitz discusses the importance of possessing a work ethic and being productive. At 2:36, Nicole touches upon waking up each day with a love for what you do. At 3:32, Hurowitz speaks about her upbringing and how she “makes a difference” for others in the community. At 4:46, she shares her “happy place,” namely that of attending concerts. At 5:43, Nicole notes that one must be selfish at times and as a result, act in its best interest. At 6:31, Hurowitz dishes on being a commuter student at Stony Brook University, and always being on the go. At 7:39, Nicole Hurowitz closes out the podcast by diving head first into her “major keys” and her definition of “success.”

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Nicole Hurowitz from Mount Sinai, New York. Nicole was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at Stony Brook University. A random fun fact about Nicole is that she has been to Disney World ten times.  Episode Notes:  At 1:42, Nicole Hurowitz discusses the importance of possessing a work ethic and being productive. At 2:36, Nicole touches upon waking up each day with a love for what you do. At 3:32, Hurowitz speaks about her upbringing and how she “makes a difference” for others in the community. At 4:46, she shares her “happy place,” namely that of attending concerts. At 5:43, Nicole notes that one must be selfish at times and as a result, act in its best interest. At 6:31, Hurowitz dishes on being a commuter student at Stony Brook University, and always being on the go. At 7:39, Nicole Hurowitz closes out the podcast by diving head first into her “major keys” and her definition of “success.”

Episode 021: Nicole Hurowitz

Katie Zampolin

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Katie Zampolin from Briarcliff Manor, New York. Katie was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at Wake Forest University. A random fun fact about Katie is that she can walk across a room using only her hands.   Episode Notes:  At 1:56, Katie Zampolin stresses the importance of staying true to yourself and not following the crowd. At 2:48, Katie believes that happiness is crucial when it comes to one’s career. At 3:45, Zampolin touches upon flexibility, adapting, and overthinking. At 4:26, she points out that humans are dependent creatures that need each other. At 5:16, Katie discusses putting your best foot forward, as you are in control of the outcome. At 5:55, Zampolin shares her “happy place” in the Aquinnah beaches in Martha's Vineyard. At 6:43, she dives into a story about how her perspective changed subsequent to her college application process. At 8:43, Katie speaks on learning, growing and lastly, why one is more than their transcript and grades. At 10:49, Zampolin answers the question: “Do nice guys finish last?” At 12:49, Katie Zampolin closes out the podcast with the message: “Laugh hard and love harder.”

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Katie Zampolin from Briarcliff Manor, New York. Katie was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at Wake Forest University. A random fun fact about Katie is that she can walk across a room using only her hands. Episode Notes:  At 1:56, Katie Zampolin stresses the importance of staying true to yourself and not following the crowd. At 2:48, Katie believes that happiness is crucial when it comes to one’s career. At 3:45, Zampolin touches upon flexibility, adapting, and overthinking. At 4:26, she points out that humans are dependent creatures that need each other. At 5:16, Katie discusses putting your best foot forward, as you are in control of the outcome. At 5:55, Zampolin shares her “happy place” in the Aquinnah beaches in Martha's Vineyard. At 6:43, she dives into a story about how her perspective changed subsequent to her college application process. At 8:43, Katie speaks on learning, growing and lastly, why one is more than their transcript and grades. At 10:49, Zampolin answers the question: “Do nice guys finish last?” At 12:49, Katie Zampolin closes out the podcast with the message: “Laugh hard and love harder.”

Episode 020: Katie Zampolin

Ben Levine

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Ben Levine from Long Island, New York. Ben was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin. A random fun fact about Ben is that he used to be a black belt in karate.   Episode Notes:  At 2:01, Ben Levine touches upon his work ethic and how preparation provides him comfort. At 3:22, Ben discusses making a great first impression during an interview. At 5:50, Levine points out being a communicative and organized person. At 6:59, he talks about planning, evaluating, and simplicity. At 8:10, Ben shares being a believer in karma, and how he “makes a difference.” At 8:57, Levine provides his thoughts on Larry Haber’s “Mo Money Mo Problems” question. At 9:46, he dives into the topic of utilizing past experiences to grow. At 11:09, Ben dishes on “subscribing to a team first mantra,” as you’re only as strong as your weakest link. At 11:46, Levine notes how he goes about mastering his craft. At 13:14, Ben Levine closes out the podcast discussing his desire to teach others about his past mistakes.

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Ben Levine from Long Island, New York. Ben was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin. A random fun fact about Ben is that he used to be a black belt in karate. Episode Notes:  At 2:01, Ben Levine touches upon his work ethic and how preparation provides him comfort. At 3:22, Ben discusses making a great first impression during an interview. At 5:50, Levine points out being a communicative and organized person. At 6:59, he talks about planning, evaluating, and simplicity. At 8:10, Ben shares being a believer in karma, and how he “makes a difference.” At 8:57, Levine provides his thoughts on Larry Haber’s “Mo Money Mo Problems” question. At 9:46, he dives into the topic of utilizing past experiences to grow. At 11:09, Ben dishes on “subscribing to a team first mantra,” as you’re only as strong as your weakest link. At 11:46, Levine notes how he goes about mastering his craft. At 13:14, Ben Levine closes out the podcast discussing his desire to teach others about his past mistakes.

Episode 019: Ben Levine

Nicole Sparacio

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Nicole Sparacio from Brooklyn, New York. Nicole was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at Lehigh University. A random fun fact about Nicole is that she runs an Instagram account dedicated to food.    Episode Notes:  At 1:39, Nicole Sparacio discusses “being yourself” when on an interview, and how putting on a fake act can only take you so far during the interview process. At 2:18, Nicole shares that health and wellness is her number one priority, and that grades are not the end all be all. At 4:20, Sparacio points out that she enjoys keeping busy, setting goals, and being organized. At 5:10, she highlights her time management skills and ability in finding “the balance.” At 5:46, Nicole dishes on being a big believer in working hard and earning success, and the negatives associated with taking the easy way out. At 6:41, Sparacio talks about positivity and honesty. At 7:16, she touches upon her work ethic. At 8:02, Nicole dives into being a good listener and responding when necessary. At 8:42, Sparacio provides her thoughts on evolving with the changing times while staying current. At 9:19, she reflects on giving back through tutoring at a local middle school in Bethlehem. At 10:29, Nicole Sparacio closes out the podcast with messages on dealing with change, living in the moment, and not looking too far into the future.

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Nicole Sparacio from Brooklyn, New York. Nicole was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at Lehigh University. A random fun fact about Nicole is that she runs an Instagram account dedicated to food.  Episode Notes:  At 1:39, Nicole Sparacio discusses “being yourself” when on an interview, and how putting on a fake act can only take you so far during the interview process. At 2:18, Nicole shares that health and wellness is her number one priority, and that grades are not the end all be all. At 4:20, Sparacio points out that she enjoys keeping busy, setting goals, and being organized. At 5:10, she highlights her time management skills and ability in finding “the balance.” At 5:46, Nicole dishes on being a big believer in working hard and earning success, and the negatives associated with taking the easy way out. At 6:41, Sparacio talks about positivity and honesty. At 7:16, she touches upon her work ethic. At 8:02, Nicole dives into being a good listener and responding when necessary. At 8:42, Sparacio provides her thoughts on evolving with the changing times while staying current. At 9:19, she reflects on giving back through tutoring at a local middle school in Bethlehem. At 10:29, Nicole Sparacio closes out the podcast with messages on dealing with change, living in the moment, and not looking too far into the future.

Episode 018: Nicole Sparacio

Jack Hurkmans

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Jack Hurkmans from New York, New York. Jack was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a senior at Boston University. A random fun fact about Jack is that he holds three citizenships: Dutch, German, and American.   Episode Notes:  At 1:39, Jack Hurkmans discusses developing an interest in the real estate industry while obtaining a salesperson license while at Boston University. At 3:11, Jack addresses previously making excuses instead of proactively searching for the root of the problem. At 3:53, Hurkmans talks about sports providing an outlet for him to stay in the moment. At 4:43, he notes that someone can avoid distractions by surrounding themself with the right group of individuals. At 5:28, Jack points out that he is a glass half-full type of person, as he always looks at the positives while learning from the negatives in any given situation. At 6:18, Hurkmans gives his take on Larry Haber’s “Mo Money Mo Problems” question. At 7:44, he shares how he reflects on the day prior to going to bed. At 8:26, Jack touches upon the benefits of staying fit and working. At 9:54, Hurkmans dives into the topics of work ethic and productivity. At 10:53, he provides his thoughts on employee empowerment and collaborative work environments. At 12:00, Jack makes known that happiness is the number one factor he seeks out during a job search. At 12:51, Jack Hurkmans closes out the podcast by sharing his goal of running his own company one day.

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Jack Hurkmans from New York, New York. Jack was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a senior at Boston University. A random fun fact about Jack is that he holds three citizenships: Dutch, German, and American. Episode Notes:  At 1:39, Jack Hurkmans discusses developing an interest in the real estate industry while obtaining a salesperson license while at Boston University. At 3:11, Jack addresses previously making excuses instead of proactively searching for the root of the problem. At 3:53, Hurkmans talks about sports providing an outlet for him to stay in the moment. At 4:43, he notes that someone can avoid distractions by surrounding themself with the right group of individuals. At 5:28, Jack points out that he is a glass half-full type of person, as he always looks at the positives while learning from the negatives in any given situation. At 6:18, Hurkmans gives his take on Larry Haber’s “Mo Money Mo Problems” question. At 7:44, he shares how he reflects on the day prior to going to bed. At 8:26, Jack touches upon the benefits of staying fit and working. At 9:54, Hurkmans dives into the topics of work ethic and productivity. At 10:53, he provides his thoughts on employee empowerment and collaborative work environments. At 12:00, Jack makes known that happiness is the number one factor he seeks out during a job search. At 12:51, Jack Hurkmans closes out the podcast by sharing his goal of running his own company one day.

Episode 017: Jack Hurkmans

 Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Zack Lion from Long Island, New York. Zack was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin. A random fun fact about Zack is that he skied down a mountain on one ski when he was 10.   Episode Notes:  At 1:39, Zack Lion shares his fascination for human psychology, and how he would like to pair this with his interest in business. At 2:26, Zack discusses how he goes about “making a difference” in the community. At 3:54, Lion touches upon maintaining a balance through scheduling and meditation. At 5:20, he points out that he is a glass half-full type of person, as he is always optimistic. At 6:19, Zack notes his attitude change towards school after his first semester at Wisconsin. At 7:23, Lion stresses that one must be present and enjoy life, as it moves at a rapid pace. At 8:19, he makes it known that “success is not given, it’s earned.” At 9:32, Zack dives into the benefits of failure and how it could be helpful down the road. At 10:42, Lion speaks on Larry Haber’s mantra of “be nice, work hard.” At 11:22, he talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with positive people (and removing the negative people) in your life. At 12:12, Zack addresses “starting from bottom” and remembering the start of your journey. At 13:43, Zack Lion closes out the podcast with a message to never stop believing, as everything happens for a reason.

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Zack Lion from Long Island, New York. Zack was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin. A random fun fact about Zack is that he skied down a mountain on one ski when he was 10. Episode Notes:  At 1:39, Zack Lion shares his fascination for human psychology, and how he would like to pair this with his interest in business. At 2:26, Zack discusses how he goes about “making a difference” in the community. At 3:54, Lion touches upon maintaining a balance through scheduling and meditation. At 5:20, he points out that he is a glass half-full type of person, as he is always optimistic. At 6:19, Zack notes his attitude change towards school after his first semester at Wisconsin. At 7:23, Lion stresses that one must be present and enjoy life, as it moves at a rapid pace. At 8:19, he makes it known that “success is not given, it’s earned.” At 9:32, Zack dives into the benefits of failure and how it could be helpful down the road. At 10:42, Lion speaks on Larry Haber’s mantra of “be nice, work hard.” At 11:22, he talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with positive people (and removing the negative people) in your life. At 12:12, Zack addresses “starting from bottom” and remembering the start of your journey. At 13:43, Zack Lion closes out the podcast with a message to never stop believing, as everything happens for a reason.

Episode 016: Zack Lion

In Real Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition), Larry Haber, a reformed yet recovered developer, attorney, CPA and the creator of Leasing REality - as a means of providing career, job interview, workplace and other educational tips - channels rock n’ roll, hip-hop, sports, historical and pop culture icons as a bridge to empower his student guests to educate and motivate their fellow aspiring and business rock stars to reach their full potential … whatever that may be!

Real Estate REality Check (College and High School Edition)

Lindsay Gordon

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Lindsay Gordon, a graduate of The Baldwin School in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Lindsay is currently a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania, and the founder of the non-profit Strut for Scoliosis. During her internship at Leasing REality in the summer of 2018, Lindsay played an integral part in leading brainstorming sessions focused around Leasing REality’s growth and marketing efforts. When Lindsay is not making a difference for others, she enjoys working out and spending time with her friends.   Episode Notes: At 2:36, Lindsay discusses making a memorable first impression on an interview with a potential employer and on a business pitch. At 3:48, Gordon informs us of Strut for Scoliosis, a charity she founded to help others with scoliosis. At 5:30, she touches upon weathering the storm and remaining positive as there is always light at the end of the tunnel. At 6:24, Lindsay talks about finding the balance in life by staying focused and separating work from pleasure. At 8:36, Lindsay closes out the podcast with a message on the importance of family.

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Lindsay Gordon, a graduate of The Baldwin School in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Lindsay is currently a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania, and the founder of the non-profit <a href="https://leasingreality.com/strut-for-scoliosis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strut for Scoliosis</a>. During her internship at Leasing REality in the summer of 2018, Lindsay played an integral part in leading brainstorming sessions focused around Leasing REality’s growth and marketing efforts. When Lindsay is not making a difference for others, she enjoys working out and spending time with her friends. Episode Notes: At 2:36, Lindsay discusses making a memorable first impression on an interview with a potential employer and on a business pitch. At 3:48, Gordon informs us of Strut for Scoliosis, a charity she founded to help others with scoliosis. At 5:30, she touches upon weathering the storm and remaining positive as there is always light at the end of the tunnel. At 6:24, Lindsay talks about finding the balance in life by staying focused and separating work from pleasure. At 8:36, Lindsay closes out the podcast with a message on the importance of family.

Episode 011: Lindsay Gordon

Nicole Gozini

Introduction: Today we are lucky enough to have with us none other than Nicole Gozini, a junior at the University of Southern California and President of the USC Trojan Real Estate Association (TREA). Nicole will be graduating in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development and a minor in Business Finance. When Nicole isn’t hitting the books with the hope of one day owning her own real estate company, or making a difference for the younger members of TREA, she enjoys kicking back on the beach and being USC’s equivalent of Forrest Gump, given her passion for going out on long runs.   Episode Notes: At 1:45, Nicole Gozini shares growing up in a real estate family, attending open houses weekly, and discovering her passion very early on for the real estate industry. At 2:55, Gozini discusses what she envisions her management style to be in the future. At 4:33, Nicole shares her enjoyment in traveling and exploring the diverse landscape of the United States with her family. At 6:17, she touches upon teamwork and working to a common goal. At 7:16, Nicole talks about the importance of giving back and making a difference in the community. At 8:34, Gozini points out that most individuals have the ability to read one's true intentions. At 9:21, she speaks about working on improving her patience, and being a more contemplative person. At 10:20, Nicole advises on problem solving, and thus being part of the solution. At 11:45, Gozini discusses gaining knowledge through informational interviews, and at 13:38 shares her informational interview experience with Sam Zell. At 15:07, Nicole reveals that she was not allowed to complain when she was younger, and shares her family’s mantra of PMA (i.e., “Positive Mental Attitude”). At 17:22, Nicole closes out the podcast with a message on real estate’s impact on the shaping of communities.

Introduction: Today we are lucky enough to have with us none other than Nicole Gozini, a junior at the University of Southern California and President of the USC Trojan Real Estate Association (TREA). Nicole will be graduating in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development and a minor in Business Finance. When Nicole isn’t hitting the books with the hope of one day owning her own real estate company, or making a difference for the younger members of TREA, she enjoys kicking back on the beach and being USC’s equivalent of Forrest Gump, given her passion for going out on long runs. Episode Notes: At 1:45, Nicole Gozini shares growing up in a real estate family, attending open houses weekly, and discovering her passion very early on for the real estate industry. At 2:55, Gozini discusses what she envisions her management style to be in the future. At 4:33, Nicole shares her enjoyment in traveling and exploring the diverse landscape of the United States with her family. At 6:17, she touches upon teamwork and working to a common goal. At 7:16, Nicole talks about the importance of giving back and making a difference in the community. At 8:34, Gozini points out that most individuals have the ability to read one's true intentions. At 9:21, she speaks about working on improving her patience, and being a more contemplative person. At 10:20, Nicole advises on problem solving, and thus being part of the solution. At 11:45, Gozini discusses gaining knowledge through informational interviews, and at 13:38 shares her informational interview experience with Sam Zell. At 15:07, Nicole reveals that she was not allowed to complain when she was younger, and shares her family’s mantra of PMA (i.e., “Positive Mental Attitude”). At 17:22, Nicole closes out the podcast with a message on real estate’s impact on the shaping of communities.

Episode 005: Nicole Gozini

Introduction: Today we are lucky enough to have with us none other than Desiree Hansen, a senior at the University of Southern California and Director of Social Events for the USC Trojan Real Estate Association (TREA). Desiree will be graduating in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development and a minor in Business Finance. When Desiree isn’t studying her passion about how humans interact with the “built environment,” and how development can shape the progression of society, or interning at Rising Realty Partners, she enjoys playing ping pong and baking.   Episode Notes: At 2:50, Desiree Hansen notes the importance of preparation, and how hard work pays off. At 3:34, Hansen discusses her future management style of leading by example. At 4:25, Desiree talks about finding some sort of commonality with the senior individuals in the business world, whether it be for an interview, meeting and/or networking. At 6:00, Hansen advises that first impressions are everything, along with having great attention to detail. At 6:59, she recommends that it is best to be true to yourself and your interests in an interview. At 9:37, Desiree reveals her love of learning, and understanding the impact of human behavior on the real estate industry as a whole. At 10:31, she discusses her thoughts on making a difference, and her passion of helping the homeless. At 12:11, Hansen touches upon integrity, honesty, trust and relationship building. At 13:13, she believes that prioritizing and not sweating the small stuff are the keys to maintaining a balanced life. At 14:21, Desiree shares that she is in her “happy place” when she gets the opportunity to release her stresses and be the free spirited person that she is. At 15:36, Desiree closes out the podcast with a message on how technology, creative offices and ride sharing are dramatically transforming our lifestyles.

Introduction: Today we are lucky enough to have with us none other than Desiree Hansen, a senior at the University of Southern California and Director of Social Events for the USC Trojan Real Estate Association (TREA). Desiree will be graduating in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development and a minor in Business Finance. When Desiree isn’t studying her passion about how humans interact with the “built environment,” and how development can shape the progression of society, or interning at Rising Realty Partners, she enjoys playing ping pong and baking. Episode Notes: At 2:50, Desiree Hansen notes the importance of preparation, and how hard work pays off. At 3:34, Hansen discusses her future management style of leading by example. At 4:25, Desiree talks about finding some sort of commonality with the senior individuals in the business world, whether it be for an interview, meeting and/or networking. At 6:00, Hansen advises that first impressions are everything, along with having great attention to detail. At 6:59, she recommends that it is best to be true to yourself and your interests in an interview. At 9:37, Desiree reveals her love of learning, and understanding the impact of human behavior on the real estate industry as a whole. At 10:31, she discusses her thoughts on making a difference, and her passion of helping the homeless. At 12:11, Hansen touches upon integrity, honesty, trust and relationship building. At 13:13, she believes that prioritizing and not sweating the small stuff are the keys to maintaining a balanced life. At 14:21, Desiree shares that she is in her “happy place” when she gets the opportunity to release her stresses and be the free spirited person that she is. At 15:36, Desiree closes out the podcast with a message on how technology, creative offices and ride sharing are dramatically transforming our lifestyles.

Episode 004: Desiree Hansen

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than India Burns from New York, New York. India was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at Bucknell University. A random fun fact about India is that her favorite movie is “The Graduate.”   Episode Notes:  At 1:35, India Burns touches upon the learning gap between generations, and that of a communication breakdown. At 2:52, India provides her thoughts on making first impressions – which include sitting back, listening, and engaging. At 4:13, Burns discusses remaining true to oneself, as well as the pressure she felt growing up trying to conform. At 6:06, she addresses the “happiness vs. money” debate, and how work can satisfy happiness within oneself. At 7:53, India attributes collaboration as being a key to business, while reflecting on the creative energy in the “intern room” during her internship with Leasing REality. At 9:57, Burns shares that she finds some comfort in not knowing her ultimate career path. At 11:54, she notes her “happy place” in spending time with family in Southampton. At 12:26, India shares getting her “ya-ya’s out” through fitness and hanging with friends. At 13:18, Burns points out how easy it is to allow time and opportunities to pass by in college. At 14:55, she believes that (the right dose of) humor is a good trait to have within the workplace. At 15:44, India makes known that she is a  subscriber to the “work hard, play hard” mantra. At 17:08, India Burns shares her belief that she should leave the earth a better place than when she came into it.

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than India Burns from New York, New York. India was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a junior at Bucknell University. A random fun fact about India is that her favorite movie is “The Graduate.” Episode Notes:  At 1:35, India Burns touches upon the learning gap between generations, and that of a communication breakdown. At 2:52, India provides her thoughts on making first impressions – which include sitting back, listening, and engaging. At 4:13, Burns discusses remaining true to oneself, as well as the pressure she felt growing up trying to conform. At 6:06, she addresses the “happiness vs. money” debate, and how work can satisfy happiness within oneself. At 7:53, India attributes collaboration as being a key to business, while reflecting on the creative energy in the “intern room” during her internship with Leasing REality. At 9:57, Burns shares that she finds some comfort in not knowing her ultimate career path. At 11:54, she notes her “happy place” in spending time with family in Southampton. At 12:26, India shares getting her “ya-ya’s out” through fitness and hanging with friends. At 13:18, Burns points out how easy it is to allow time and opportunities to pass by in college. At 14:55, she believes that (the right dose of) humor is a good trait to have within the workplace. At 15:44, India makes known that she is a  subscriber to the “work hard, play hard” mantra. At 17:08, India Burns shares her belief that she should leave the earth a better place than when she came into it.

Episode 013: India Burns

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Aerin Pasik, a graduate of Trinity High School in New York City. Aerin is currently a sophomore at Cornell University in the College of Arts and Sciences, and is a member of Cornell’s women’s club soccer team. During her internship at Leasing REality in the summer of 2018, she was a vital force in the early stages of the development for Leasing REality’s 32-Hour and 48-Hour Certificate Programs, and her initial research helped lay the foundation for Leasing REality’s future online continuing education offerings. When Aerin is not hanging out with her Delta Gamma sorority sisters or honing her craft in the library, she enjoys treating herself to her favorite food … ice cream!   Episode Notes: At 1:57, Aerin touches upon situations where a communication breakdown can arise due to technology. At 3:19, Pasik discusses having a work ethic while making an analogy to practicing for sports (i.e., if one doesn’t constantly practice, come game day, they will never see the field). At 5:58, she dives into how she goes about solving problems. At 7:36, Aerin shares how she is going about preparing for success in life and business, and notes that she is still trying to figure out what success means to her. At 10:20, Pasik speaks about her ideal happy place of being outdoors in the mountains of Colorado eating ice cream. At 12:09, Aerin closes out the podcast sharing her mantra of “no guts, no glory.”

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Aerin Pasik, a graduate of Trinity High School in New York City. Aerin is currently a sophomore at Cornell University in the College of Arts and Sciences, and is a member of Cornell’s women’s club soccer team. During her internship at Leasing REality in the summer of 2018, she was a vital force in the early stages of the development for Leasing REality’s 32-Hour and 48-Hour Certificate Programs, and her initial research helped lay the foundation for Leasing REality’s future online continuing education offerings. When Aerin is not hanging out with her Delta Gamma sorority sisters or honing her craft in the library, she enjoys treating herself to her favorite food … ice cream! Episode Notes: At 1:57, Aerin touches upon situations where a communication breakdown can arise due to technology. At 3:19, Pasik discusses having a work ethic while making an analogy to practicing for sports (i.e., if one doesn’t constantly practice, come game day, they will never see the field). At 5:58, she dives into how she goes about solving problems. At 7:36, Aerin shares how she is going about preparing for success in life and business, and notes that she is still trying to figure out what success means to her. At 10:20, Pasik speaks about her ideal happy place of being outdoors in the mountains of Colorado eating ice cream. At 12:09, Aerin closes out the podcast sharing her mantra of “no guts, no glory.”

Episode 010: Aerin Pasik

Verdon Gupta

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Verdon Gupta, a sophomore at Fordham University - Gabelli School of Business. Verdon played an integral role in helping with the launch of Leasing REality’s 32-Hour and 48-Hour Certificate Programs during his 2018 summer and fall internship at Leasing REality. When he is not busy building a foundation of knowledge and mastering the fundamentals so that he can excel in law school upon graduation, he enjoys spending time with his family in his hometown of Jersey City, New Jersey.   Episode Notes: At 1:53, Verdon Gupta touches upon making memorable first impressions, and in particular, showing an employer that you are a willing person eager to learn and grow. At 2:51, Verdon advises that one should not be afraid when they hear the answer “no.” At 3:02, Larry Haber shares the story of Verdon’s relentless passionate pursuit of Leasing REality’s summer internship opportunity at multiple Fordham career fairs. At 5:34, Gupta discusses starting out each day with a plan of what he would like to accomplish. At 6:59, he speaks about his family and how they help him “find the balance.” At 8:18, Verdon notes a great lesson learned from a previous boss. At 9:57, Verdon closes out the podcast with a message on family and working hard.

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Verdon Gupta, a sophomore at Fordham University - Gabelli School of Business. Verdon played an integral role in helping with the launch of Leasing REality’s 32-Hour and 48-Hour Certificate Programs during his 2018 summer and fall internship at Leasing REality. When he is not busy building a foundation of knowledge and mastering the fundamentals so that he can excel in law school upon graduation, he enjoys spending time with his family in his hometown of Jersey City, New Jersey. Episode Notes: At 1:53, Verdon Gupta touches upon making memorable first impressions, and in particular, showing an employer that you are a willing person eager to learn and grow. At 2:51, Verdon advises that one should not be afraid when they hear the answer “no.” At 3:02, Larry Haber shares the story of Verdon’s relentless passionate pursuit of Leasing REality’s summer internship opportunity at multiple Fordham career fairs. At 5:34, Gupta discusses starting out each day with a plan of what he would like to accomplish. At 6:59, he speaks about his family and how they help him “find the balance.” At 8:18, Verdon notes a great lesson learned from a previous boss. At 9:57, Verdon closes out the podcast with a message on family and working hard.

Episode 006: Verdon Gupta

Khalid Abdalla

Introduction: Today we are lucky enough to have with us none other than Slava Khalid Abdalla, a junior at the University of Southern California and Director of Marketing &amp; Web Design for the USC Trojan Real Estate Association (TREA). Slava will be graduating in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development and a double minor in Business Marketing and Entrepreneurship. When Slava isn’t taking his game to the next level in the library, managing the custom shirt company that he owns, or simply focusing on his entrepreneurial passion and determination to become a better person, Slava enjoys watching hockey and spending time with his younger brother.   Episode Notes: At 2:02, Slava Khalid Abdalla shares a quote in which he lives by, said by Mike Richards, a former hockey player for the Los Angeles Kings. At 2:58, Slava touches upon the topic of having a work ethic, and notes that it is better to be a hard worker than a lucky one. At 3:54, he believes that first impressions are the most important part of an interview and/or pitch, and that it is key to weave in a personal story that resonates with others when pitching oneself. At 6:09, Slava talks about being compassionate to others, and caring about others school of thought. At 6:50, he explains why one has to embrace and be open to change as you don’t know what the future will bring. At 8:12, Slava discusses making a difference for others and notes that you’re only as good as the others around you. At 9:39, he dives into how one is a representation of his or her work. At 11:28, Slava advises how he goes about filling holes in his knowledge and how he has learned how to understand, respect and trust others work. At 13:18, Slava stresses the importance of delegation, task management, and being efficient and effective when working with a team. At 14:49, he mentions that his younger brother with autism has taught him the meaning of passion, patience and being a good team player. At 16:11, Slava discusses his love of building “ideas” and more specifically, expanding on real estate and consumer related ideas and problems. At 18:12, Slava closes out the podcast with a message about not worrying about what others think of you, because at the end of the day you cannot control it.

Introduction: Today we are lucky enough to have with us none other than Slava Khalid Abdalla, a junior at the University of Southern California and Director of Marketing &amp; Web Design for the USC Trojan Real Estate Association (TREA). Slava will be graduating in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development and a double minor in Business Marketing and Entrepreneurship. When Slava isn’t taking his game to the next level in the library, managing the custom shirt company that he owns, or simply focusing on his entrepreneurial passion and determination to become a better person, Slava enjoys watching hockey and spending time with his younger brother. Episode Notes: At 2:02, Slava Khalid Abdalla shares a quote in which he lives by, said by Mike Richards, a former hockey player for the Los Angeles Kings. At 2:58, Slava touches upon the topic of having a work ethic, and notes that it is better to be a hard worker than a lucky one. At 3:54, he believes that first impressions are the most important part of an interview and/or pitch, and that it is key to weave in a personal story that resonates with others when pitching oneself. At 6:09, Slava talks about being compassionate to others, and caring about others school of thought. At 6:50, he explains why one has to embrace and be open to change as you don’t know what the future will bring. At 8:12, Slava discusses making a difference for others and notes that you’re only as good as the others around you. At 9:39, he dives into how one is a representation of his or her work. At 11:28, Slava advises how he goes about filling holes in his knowledge and how he has learned how to understand, respect and trust others work. At 13:18, Slava stresses the importance of delegation, task management, and being efficient and effective when working with a team. At 14:49, he mentions that his younger brother with autism has taught him the meaning of passion, patience and being a good team player. At 16:11, Slava discusses his love of building “ideas” and more specifically, expanding on real estate and consumer related ideas and problems. At 18:12, Slava closes out the podcast with a message about not worrying about what others think of you, because at the end of the day you cannot control it.

Episode 003: Slava Khalid Abdalla

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