Adventures of a Real Estate Broker

• Balancing Passion and Profession in Real Estate - EP 55

  🚀 In this episode of Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger sits down with Bay Area top-producer Andrea Gordon, a dynamic Realtor with 27+ years of experience and a rich background in theater. Andrea shares how her theatrical training fuels her real estate success — from handling rejection to mastering improvisation and reading people. She also discusses authenticity, discipline, communication, managing dozens of listings, navigating complex transactions, and maintaining joy and passion in her career well into her late 60s. This conversation is heartfelt, inspiring, and packed with real-world lessons every Realtor, leader, or entrepreneur can use.🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger👤 Guest: 🏡 Andrea Gordon – Top-Producing Realtor & Founder of Rainbow Zebra ProductionsAndrea Gordon is a top-performing Realtor®️ at Compass with more than 25 years of experience across Oakland, Berkeley, and the greater East Bay. She’s consistently recognized by RealTrends as one of “America’s Best” agents and was honored as Realtor®️ of the Year by the Oakland/Berkeley Association of Realtors💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How theater and real estate share the same skill sets ✔️ The power of authenticity (and why scripts aren’t for everyone) ✔️ How Andrea manages 17 upcoming listings with precision ✔️ Strategies for communication, time-blocking, and client relationships ✔️ Why passion, joy, and lifelong learning create career longevity🎵 Whether you're an agent, investor, or entrepreneur, this episode delivers heartfelt insight and seasoned wisdom.💼 Connect with Andrea Gordon:🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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• Transforming Senior Living: Memory Care Mansions - EP 54

  🚀 In this episode of Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger chats with Brett Chotkevys, Founder of Assisted Living Mansion, about a groundbreaking real estate niche — Memory Care Mansions. Brett shares how he created luxury, small-scale assisted living facilities designed with dignity and comfort in mind — a perfect blend of residential warmth and full-scale senior care services.He explains how these 16-room, 10,000 sq ft memory care mansions combine real estate investment, business ownership, and compassionate care — offering high returns and meaningful impact. From caring for the elderly in elegant, home-like settings to building scalable, income-generating businesses — this episode dives deep into both the emotional and financial sides of senior living.🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger👤 Guest: 🏡 Brett Chotkevys – Founder, Assisted Living MansionBrett Chotkevys is the CEO and co-founder of Assisted Living Mansion, based in Georgetown, Texas. With a background in real estate investing since 2014, he has flipped over 200 properties and now focuses on developing luxury assisted living homes. Brett is known for helping aspiring entrepreneurs co-invest and succeed in the senior care industry, combining business growth with compassionate service.💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ What Memory Care Mansions are and how they differ from traditional facilities ✔️ How Brett created a “home-like” senior living model with chef, private rooms & full medical care ✔️ Combining compassion with cash flow — turning senior care into a purposeful investment ✔️ Why the U.S. is heading toward a 500,000-bed senior living shortage ✔️ Expansion opportunities and the “franchise-style” but flexible growth model🎵 Whether you're a real estate investor, senior care professional, or someone who values purpose-driven business — this episode delivers both heart and strategy.💼 Connect with Brett Chotkevys:🌎 Website → https://assistedlivingmansion.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/brett.chotkevys📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/brettchotkevys/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-chotkevys-13a217293/🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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• Hope, Motivation & Resilience in Media and Life - EP 53

  🚀 In this heartfelt episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger sits down with longtime friend and media icon Donna Drake — host of The Donna Drake Show. With over 18,000 interviews and 20 years on CBS, Donna shares her inspiring journey from selling her home to fund her dream TV show to becoming an award-winning talk show host airing in 25 countries and over 30 million homes. Together, Daniel and Donna explore the parallels between real estate and media — from storytelling and human connection to persistence, passion, and finding peace in purpose. This conversation is a masterclass in positivity, creativity, and legacy building.🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger 👤 Guest: 🏡 Donna Drake – TV Host, Producer & Creator of The Donna Drake ShowDonna Drake is the creator and host of The Donna Drake Show: Live It Up!, a nationally syndicated talk show celebrating inspiration, entertainment, and the power of positivity. As President of Drake Media Network, Inc., Donna has built a platform that showcases stories of hope, success, and resilience from celebrities, entrepreneurs, and everyday heroes alike. With her warm, engaging style and media expertise, she continues to inspire audiences across the country to “Live It Up!” in their own lives.💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How Donna Drake turned a dream into a 20-year national TV career ✔️ The business and creative parallels between real estate and media ✔️ Why human connection and storytelling drive all success ✔️ How technology reshaped independent media production ✔️ The importance of gratitude and peace in personal growth🎵 Whether you’re a dreamer, creator, or entrepreneur, this episode reminds you that with courage, kindness, and consistency — anything is possible.💼 Connect with Donna Drake:🌐 Website → https://liveituptvshow.com/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/donnadraketv/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-drake-613a95/🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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• Transforming Education Skills for Real Estate Success - EP 52

  🚀 In this episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger sits down with Skye B. Michiels, founder of With Heart Coaching and former Head of Agent Development at Compass. Skye shares his journey from high school history teacher to one of the most influential real estate coaches in the industry. He discusses the power of teaching, empathy, and authenticity in sales — and how his “Love Your Life, Love Your Business” philosophy helps agents thrive both professionally and personally.🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger 👤 Guest: 🏡 Skye B. Michiels – Founder of With Heart Coaching, Former Head of Agent Development at CompassSkye B. Michiels is a coach, author, and founder of With Heart Coaching, where he helps entrepreneurs and real-estate professionals build thriving businesses while staying personally fulfilled. With over 20 years in real estate and former Head of Coaching at Compass, Skye integrates mindset, leadership, and business strategy to support high-performing professionals. His work began after a career shift from high school teaching to full-time real estate, and now he also leads The 6AMERS, a community focused on daily growth and success.💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How teaching skills translate into real estate success ✔️ Why authenticity is the key to long-term business growth ✔️ How to balance ambition with wellness in real estate ✔️ The art of building client relationships that last for life ✔️ Skye’s “Love Your Business, Love Your Life” philosophy🎵 Whether you’re a new agent or seasoned pro, this episode will inspire you to lead with purpose and build a business that truly fulfills you.💼 Connect with Skye B. Michiels:🌐 Website → https://www.withheartcoaching.com/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/skyemichiels🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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• Strategies for Success in Competitive Real Estate - EP 51

  🚀 In this inspiring episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger sits down with Kestas (Castus) Stonys, a top-producing agent with The Corcoran Group who has closed over $100 million in New York City real estate. From immigrating to the U.S. from Lithuania in 2001 to becoming a respected broker serving Brooklyn and Manhattan, Kestas shares the persistence, hustle, and client-first mindset that fueled his rise. Together, they explore how new agents can break into competitive markets, the real meaning of “effort,” and how to build lasting success in real estate through consistency, trust, and integrity.🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger 👤 Guest: 🏡 Kestas Stonys – Licensed Real Estate Broker at The Corcoran Group | Brooklyn & Manhattan Specialist | StreetEasy Board of AdvisorsKestas Stonys is a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with The Corcoran Group in Brooklyn, New York. Originally from Lithuania, he moved to New York in 2001 and earned a degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College. Since entering real estate more than a decade ago, he has closed over $100 million in sales, specializing in Brooklyn and Manhattan properties. In 2025, he was named to the StreetEasy Agent Advisory Board, recognizing his influence among New York’s top agents.💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How Kestas transitioned from catering entrepreneur to full-time real estate broker ✔️ Why effort and consistency are the true keys to success in real estate ✔️ How to break into competitive luxury markets like Brooklyn and Manhattan ✔️ Tips for building long-term client relationships through communication and care ✔️ How to handle bidding wars and negotiations like a pro🎵 Whether you’re a new agent or an established broker, this episode delivers actionable advice for sustainable success in real estate.💼 Connect with Kestas Stonys:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kestas_stonys🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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