The World of Real Estate with Frances Katzen

Épisodes

• Episode 24: Dylan Pichulik - Chief Executive Officer at XL Real Property Management 07.07.2025 47min

  Frances Katzen sets out to demystify the world of property management and tackle the stigma that often surrounds it. In this exclusive conversation with Dylan Pichulik, CEO of XL Real Property Management, they explore the true value proposition of effective property management. From navigating day-to-day operations to managing costs and expectations, they unpack what it really takes to run buildings efficiently and responsibly.
• Episode 23: Zachary Kussin - Real Estate Editor at The New York Post 22.05.2024 57min

  Frances Katzen interviews Zachary Kussin, the Real Estate Editor of the New York Post. With nearly two decades of experience as both a real estate and general features reporter, Zach has redefined leadership as an editor at one of New York's premier journalistic outlets.
• Episode 22: Joshua Chaffin - New York Correspondent at the Financial Times 24.04.2024 39min

  Frances Katzen interviews one of the prominent correspondents in real estate journalism today. Having held positions as the Financial Times correspondent in London, Brussels, Washington D.C., and now in New York City, Joshua shares his rise and virtuosity in covering real estate and beyond.
• Episode 21: Amir Korangy - Founder, Chairman, Publisher at The Real Deal 09.10.2023 54min

  Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman gets up close and personal with the CEO and founder of 'The Real Deal,' Amir Korangy. Exploring his plight as an Iranian refugee, to his odyssey in creating one of the most successful Real Estate Editorial Publications in the past 20 years.
• Episode 20: John Albino - The Creative Mastermind Behind New Development and Marketing 14.03.2023 1h 7min

  Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman takes an in depth look with one of the most creative and talented minds in today's Real Estate landscape. John Albino, Managing Director of Douglas Elliman's New Development and Marketing, brings us into his granular process that showcases how he has earned his reputation as the creative genius behind some of the most successful sell-outs in New Development both in New York City and beyond.
• Episode 19: Dave Werth - An Entrepreneur That Shares How One Excels at Life 01.02.2023 57min

  Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman gets real with one of the most successful entrepreneurs within the Real Estate and coaching world. Discussing how one masters leadership, time management, and much more....
• Episode 18: Scott Durkin - The Chief Executive Officer with Douglas Elliman - Discusses How One Inspires and Leads the Largest Brokerage in New York City 20.01.2023 54min

  Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman sits down with the CEO of Douglas Elliman, Scott Durkin, who brings over 30 years of experience to the industry. Scott shares nuances about how one elevates, leads and cultivates the company, its agents, and its continued growth and vision.
• Episode 17: John Gomes - Co-Founder of the EklundGomes Team at Douglas Elliman - Creating Anew 25.10.2022 43min

  Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman sits down with Co-Founder John Gomes, of the EklundGomes Team at Douglas Elliman, to discuss recreating himself from simple beginnings, to becoming one of the most successful Real Estate Teams in the country. Walking us through his process and how he achieved and streamlined their business to exceed benchmark records.
• Episode 16: Samantha Sax, Chief Marketing Officer for Pontiac Land Group – Shares How Marketing and Positioning is an Art Form. 07.09.2022 29min

  Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman interviews the Chief Marketing Officer for Pontiac Land Group, one of the world's leading Real Estate Companies. Spearheading the marketing, sales, operations and interior design efforts, for the companies US based projects. Sharing what it is like to be one of the youngest females in such a prominent role.
• Episode 15: Paris Forino – Gets Real About Luxury Design in Today’s Real Estate Market 11.01.2022 30min

  How exquisite and intelligent interior design impacts today’s Real Estate market with Paris Forino.
• Episode 14: Kirsten Jordan, Successful Broker - Mother of 3 & The First Female Cast Member of Million Dollar Listing New York gets Real! 27.05.2021 38min

  Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman interviews The First Female Cast Member of Million Dollar Listing New York, Kirsten Jordan, to discuss the balancing act of life, running a brokerage business, and being a mother of 3.
• Part 1: A Panel Discussion with Douglas Elliman's Top Real Estate Brokers 17.03.2021 29min

  In this two part series: Episode One, Frances Katzen explores a discussion with top real estate brokers from around the country to include: New York City, South Florida, Los Angeles, Boston, and Aspen. This panel discusses the minutia of real estate markets, their adjustments, and what we are seeing and predicting based on an unprecedented 2020. We explore what the new luxury market is. Hosted by Douglas Elliman’s CEO of Brokerage for the Western Region, Stephen Kotler, this panel explores a pivotal inflection in each city’s current market.
• Nancy Ruddy- Passion and Architecture 01.03.2021 1h 5min

  Cofounder of CentraRuddy, one of the most renowned architectural firms in the world, Executive Director Nancy Ruddy speaks to her process in designing iconic and impactful global architecture. Nancy Ruddy has taken groundbreaking strides in creating powerful environments across the world, and she now invites us into hers to share the wisdom and passion that has driven her to master her art form and help define the landscape of residential living.
• Episode 11: Robert Sablic, CEO of Quadra Furniture & Spaces — Elevating Properties by Creating the Fantasy 21.12.2020 37min

  Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman interviews the CEO and founder of Quadra Furniture & Spaces, Robert Sablic, to learn more on how to draw out the underlying beauty of a space through strategic staging, and the impact of how preparing any property can inherently increase its values almost immediately.
• Episode 10: Yoel Shargian, CEO of El Ad US Holding – Understanding New Development, Buildings, and Creating the Dream 19.11.2020 1h 13min

  Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman interviews the CEO of Elad Group, Yoel Shargian, to speak on the challenges and rewards of being one of the nation’s leading Real Estate Development companies, boasting an impressive portfolio of landmark buildings—including New York City’s own Plaza Hotel—and invites him to share his story of how he rose to the top in this industry.
• Episode 9: Up close and personal with Howard Lorber the President and CEO of Vector Group and Chairman of its subsidiary, Douglas Elliman. 09.06.2020 58min

  Up close and personal with Howard Lorber the President and CEO of Vector Group and Chairman of its subsidiary, Douglas Elliman. Howard is one of New York City’s most powerful real estate moguls, acquiring the brokerage in 2013 and growing it across America’s top luxury markets. The story Of how it came to be.
• Episode 8: Jeffrey Beers - The Art of Mastering Design in a Modern World 29.05.2020 52min

  Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman interviews renowned architect and designer Jeffrey Beers of Jeffrey Beers International to discuss his sensational design aesthetics and how he has tackled mastering both Residential and Hospitality design all while balancing a healthy family life.
• Episode 7: Tracy Tutor – Getting Real Amidst Reality TV 23.03.2020 29min

  Frances Katzen features Tracy Tutor, who knows all too well that the juggle is real. The Million Dollar Listing Star, mother, and fellow Top-Producing Real Estate Agent at Douglas Elliman, speaks to the challenges of dealing with reality, the day-to-day juggle, and how things aren’t always as they seem.
• Episode 6: Stephen Kotler - The Art of Running Brokerage 10.03.2020 29min

  Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman sits down with the CEO of Brokerage for the Western Region, Stephen Kotler, who brings over 30 years of experience as a top real estate broker, successful sales manager, and now head of Douglas Elliman's growing Western division.
• Episode 5: The Katzen Report - Conflicting Messages? Assessing the state of the NYC Real Estate Market 06.02.2020 11min

  Featuring a quick perspective on the state of affairs of the New York Real Estate Market.