Real Estate Reality Check (college And High School Edition)

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

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 attent

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 & 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 p

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Alexa Luckow, a born and raised Californian from Newport Beach, a senior at UCLA and the President of the Bruin Real Estate Association (BREA). When Alexa isn’t taking her “A” game to a whole new level by way of interning in various sectors of the business industry, including that of marketing, finance, tech and real estate, or making a difference for the younger members of BREA, she enjoys kicking back on the beach and simply enjoying down time with her friends.   Episode Notes: At 1:45, Alexa Luckow shares how she built her work ethic from the bottom, began interning in high school, and explains why networking is crucial in business. At 4:25, Luckow discusses how having a work ethic creates trust in others, and notes the importance of being disciplined and blocking out time. At 6:04, she touches upon selling yourself to employers, creating common ground in an interview, and asking the interviewee the right questions. At 7:35, Alexa talks a

Introduction: Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Samuel Radin - a Massachusetts native who has taken his talents like LeBron James recently did to Southern California. Sam is a senior at UCLA and the Director of Events for the Bruin Real Estate Association (BREA). When he isn’t quenching his insatiable thirst for real estate knowledge or strategically budgeting, coordinating and planning networking events and making a difference for members of the Bruin Real Estate Association, Sam enjoys being outdoors as much as possible, exploring all of the amazing places to eat in Southern California, and simply hanging with his friends.   Episode Notes: At 1:50, Sam Radin shares how the Bruin Real Estate Association (BREA) platform has provided him with tools to prepare for the “real world.” At 2:48, Radin discusses the importance of a work ethic, setting the tone, and paying your dues. At 4:02, he talks about first impressions, dressing properly and conducting due diligence prior to a meeting or an

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!