Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind Podcast dives into the global luxury real estate market with host Michael Valdes, senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy, and an array of luminary guests.
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Rodolfo Delgado, "Reach Out Shamelessly" CEO of Replay Listings talks about his impressive start on real estate and his app on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #166
Rodolfo Delgado, CEO of Replay Listings is an impressive young entrepreneur. He brought his interest in architecture, brokerage and technology to create a tool that gives a consumer a true video indicator of what a rental property really looks like. This individual and his company have an incredibly bright future.
More About Rodolfo Delgado:
Rodolfo Delgado is a tech pioneer. He created the first real estate listing company in the United States focused on unedited video content, which has helped over 100,000 people find their next home.
Designed to bring transparency to the Real Estate Industry, Replay Listings is expanding to other cities/countries, including Miami, The Hamptons, Tokyo, and Mexico City.
Rodolfo also writes articles for Forbes real estate and is the creator of the podcast "Renting An Apartment In New York City”.
With over 10 years of international experience in real estate, architecture, and technology, Rodolfo Delgado has proven to be an expert in leading teams, developing sales and marketing strategies, and managing developers and engineers to create real estate mobile apps and websites.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Chuck Fazio, "Iron Sharpens Iron" Associate Broker/ International Team Leader at eXp Realty shares his incredible story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #165
Chuck Fazio and his wife Angela literally went from nothing and almost leaving real estate to building a team of over 900 people, which has now grown to over 4300 people. Chuck's story is a movie. He was a bouncer at night clubs which is where he said he first learned his negotiating skills and then moved to Arizona to "save himself from himself.". This was perhaps one of the most candid interviews I have ever done on the podcast to date. I am thankful to Chuck for his candor and for sharing his story, which I am certain will help many.
More About Chuck Fazio:
The Fazios’ story starts in 2001, and it follows an early theme experienced by many successful real estate agents and brokers: Things didn’t go well initially.
“We were complete failures and were literally about to move in with his parents,” said Angela. Eventually, the couple started finding their footing and gained confidence, starting Revelation Real Estate in 2005.
These days, Revelation Real Estate is consistently recognized as a top-producing brokerage in the greater Phoenix area, which also includes areas to the east such as Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, and Maricopa.
The Fazios are a power couple in this real estate market and have attracted numerous awards and accolades over the years. They have also authored the book, “Mastering Your Real Estate Career: Your Blueprint to Move from Struggle to Success,” which currently has a 5-star rating on Amazon.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Kelly Townsend, “Discovering the Blind Spot” Business Coach & Co-owner of Leaders Team shares her powerful story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #164
Kelly Townsend, is probably the single most influential person that was responsible for me starting this podcast. She was my business coach 16 years ago and I reconnected with her 2 years ago and we have been working together since then and I am testifying to how much she has helped guide my life in creating the future I can now say I am living. Her techniques are life-changing and her laser focused guidance is a gift to anyone who works with her. This conversation was truly special for me.
More About Kelly Townsend:
35-year business professional, 20 years coaching and training in Ontology- the study of being - for sales, business development, leadership development and team alignment.Delivering programs in healthcare, legal and financial service industries with executives, entrepreneurs and corporations. An expert in leadership development, team building and management effectiveness.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Gary Acosta, "Don't Peak Too Soon. Be Prepared",Co-Founder and CEO of NAHREP shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #163
Gary Acosta, one of the greatest leaders in both the Latino community and the real estate industry, gave me the great honor of a conversation. I've known Gary for many years, having served on the board of NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals), the organization he co-founded since 2017. I have seen firsthand the empowerment he bestows on people and how passionate he is about elevating our community in thinking larger. It's an honor to know this man.
More About Gary Acosta:
Gary Acosta is the Co-Founder & CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®). NAHREP is the nation’s largest Hispanic business organization with over 40,000 members and 100 local chapters. In his capacity as CEO of NAHREP, he created the Hispanic Wealth Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a strategic plan to triple Hispanic household wealth by 2024. In 2018, Mr. Acosta co-founded L’ATTITUDE, a mega-event that celebrates the achievements of the Latino community in business, entertainment, and politics.
Mr. Acosta has also founded or co-founded several mortgage, real estate and technology companies including New Vista Asset Management, CounselorMax, and RealEstateEspanol.com, which is 2000 was sold to a publicly traded company. In 2013, he co-founded The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), a cooperative company of mortgage companies who work together to increase profitability and market share. He is a partner of TMC and vice-chairman of the board.
Mr. Acosta served on the consumer advisory board (CAB) of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the federal regulator for financial services industry. He served as 2014 chairman of the CAB mortgage committee.
The Mortgage Bankers Association of America awarded him with their prestigious “Investing in Communities” annual award. REALTOR® Magazine named him one of the 25 Most Influential People in real estate, and Hispanic Business Magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America.
Mr. Acosta is a former member of the board of directors of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America. He has also served on advisory boards for several Fortune 500 companies including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and JP Morgan Chase. Mr. Acosta grew up in Montebello, California and received his education from the University of California, at San Diego and Pomona College, where he played varsity basketball for future Hall of Fame Coach, Gregg Popovich. He lives with his family in San Diego, California.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Knolly Williams, “No One Succeeds Alone”, Author, Trainer, National Speaker & Entrepreneur shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #162
Knolly Williams was a successful music producer who lost his fortune and regained it again when he found real estate. He is an international coach, author and entrepreneur, but more importantly one of the most caring human beings I have ever met.
More About Knolly Williams :
Knolly Williams is International Speaker and Bestselling Author. Over the past 25 years, Knolly has launched multiple successful 6 and 7 figure businesses. Today Knolly runs one of the largest faith based real estate organizations in the world through eXp Realty and he is dedicated to helping YOU reach YOUR Ultimate Greatness.
Knolly Alexander Williams Jr. was born in Brooklyn NY on Feb 15, 1970. At the age of 12 he began his career in sales and marketing when he began helping his dad (Knolly Sr.) who sold his hand crafted jewelry at the local college and weekly flea market. Soon Knolly Jr. had his own line of products. He sold posters of his favorite signers, along with buttons, candy and other items the local students wanted.
Next Knolly figured out he could take his "lunch money", purchase packs of candy with it and resell the individual pieces to triple his original investment. Knolly has been an avid entrepreneur ever since.
In 1992, (the same year he married Josie) at the age of 22 years old, Knolly raised $1800 in donations from friends and family and launched his first business, a magazine focused on the Christian hip hop scene. Out of that venture Grapetree Records was born, and it grew to become the #1 Christian Rap Label in the world, generating more than $150,000 per month.
After 10 successful years the music industry tanked and Knolly and his wife lost everything including their elegant 6,000 square foot home, executive office building, private recording studio and 10 acre paradise just outside Austin, TX.
In 2003, at the age of 33, and starting at rock bottom, the Lord once again blessed his endeavors. Knolly grew to become one of the Top 7 real estate agents in Austin, TX (ranked by Austin Business Journal out of more than 9,500 agents and based on actual production).
Knolly listed and sold more than 1000 houses during his first 10 years in the business, which placed him within the Top 1% of REALTORS in the United States.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Amir Korangy, "Reinvention is a must", Founder, Chairman, Publisher at The Real Deal shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #161
Amir Korangy is not only the publisher of "The Real Deal" but is also an investor, film producer, and professor who truly cares about our industry. He always believed in his vision of whatever project he was involved in and it has proven him well. "Belief in myself was one of the greatest lessons I ever learned in my career", he says proudly. It was a pleasure having a conversation with this great leader in real estate.
More About Amir Korangy:
Amir R. Korangy is an Iranian-American publisher and film producer, who founded the business magazine, The Real Deal, about real estate and finance news. He also produced the PBS documentary, "Building Stories", about architect Costas Kondylis. Amir Korangy is also an adjunct associate professor of media and real estate at New York University where in the fall of 2018 he was teaching a course titled the Korangy sessions where graduate students will have an opportunity to court questions as to the reality of real estate in the city and the country: a complementing to their theoretical framework.
Korangy was born in Tehran, Iran. After the Islamic Revolution of 1979 his family left Iran as political refugees and spent time in Paris and Madrid before settling in the Washington DC area. Korangy received a BA in Journalism and Foreign Policy at Boston University and attended Emerson College.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Kirtus Dixon, "In order to bring the fire, you have to respect the flame", Program Director in Agent Development / Realtor at eXp Realty on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #160
Kirtus Dixon is an entrepreneur, coach, mentor, and SVP of eXp Agent Development talks about his humble beginnings in Laredo, Texas, and how he went to build four businesses and coach thousands of agents. He is one of the most caring and talented coaches I know. It's a true pleasure to witness firsthand the impact he has on so many people's lives. Thanks, Kirtus, for who you are and this conversation.
More About Kirtus Dixon:
For over a decade, Kirtus have passionately pursued the knowledge, technology and relationships available to help thousands of people maximize their impact. It’s an honor for him to serve this industry through his role in innovating real estate agent development at eXp Realty.
Kirtus has 20 years of experience as a trained problem solver and business builder. With a passion for real estate education and business operations as well as a unique background as a technology entrepreneur, educational content creator, sales executive, and an engineer, Kirtus is a visionary leader and proven integrator. He has become adept at the science of problem solving, solution development, implementation and execution. His current personal passions are traveling with his family, coaching basketball, trying to live a predominantly plant based lifestyle and learning new technologies.
Specialties: Real Estate, Leadership, Operations, Coaching, Project Management, Market Development, Customer Development, User Experience, Product Development, Problem Solving, Networking, Business Development, Customer Segmentation, Data Analysis, Management, Sales, Training, Professional Development, Interviewing, Recruiting, Partnership Development.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Ishay Grinberg, "Universal Source of Truth", Founder and CEO of Rental Beast shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #159
Ishay Grinberg, Founder and CEO of Rental Beast found a niche in the marketplace and is the largest rental listing data provider. He shares his own story of starting as an agent, finding a need in our industry and building the solution in an effective way.
More About Ishay Grinberg:
Ishay is the Founder and President of Rental Beast. After spending 13 years working in the real estate industry, Ishay saw the need for a comprehensive online platform that would help tenants and landlords navigate the rental experience. Starting in Boston, Ishay spent over seven years perfecting the Rental Beast database, gathering millions of listings and developing influential industry relationships to create a unique and tailored user experience for landlords, property managers, tenants and brokers. Today, Ishay guides the strategic direction of the organization, leading its expansion throughout the U.S.
Prior to launching Rental Beast, Ishay worked as a real estate agent and then a sales manager for a boutique real estate firm in New York City. Ishay has experienced every facet of the residential real estate transaction firsthand and is all too familiar with the challenges faced by landlords and tenants at various stages of the rental experience. Ishay made his first real estate investment in South Boston, and later became a developer and a landlord in the area.
Ishay served as a Combat Officer for the Israeli Defense Force, and it was there that he learned the importance of good decision making and developed his skills at formulating and executing great strategies. He spent the last 10 years involved in building and helping the Jewish community in Wellesley and Weston, Mass. as the president of the Wellesley Weston Chabad. He is also currently a member of the RHA, NAA, CAA, PAA, Greater Boston Real Estate Boston, Boston University Coalition and other associations.
Ishay spent too much time over the past six years perfecting his golf game but it’s still far from perfect! He is an avid runner and to offset that habit, his drink of choice is good whiskey or scotch along with a great cigar. Ishay grew up in Haifa, Israel and currently resides in Natick, Mass.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Nick Bailey, "Barriers to entry are low; barriers to success are high", Chief Customer Officer at ReMax and former CEO of C21 talks about the business on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #158
Nick Bailey has held senior leadership roles at Zillow, C21 and ReMax and we speak about the importance of brand, but more importantly the importance of using the brand to your benefit with commitment and hard work.
Nick literally purchased his first home as a teenager and has been committed to real estate ever since. We speak about his advice with new agents entering the market today; the importance of technology and how it will shape our business in a post-COVID world and finally the importance of philanthropy and giving back.
He is one of the best leaders we have in our industry and it was a pleasure to sit down with him for a conversation.
More About Nick Bailey:
Nick Bailey oversees all support services provided by RE/MAX, LLC to its expansive network of franchisees and Affiliates, with an unwavering focus on the relationship HQ has with Broker/Owners. Guided by his expert insight into the real estate industry, Nick drives the network’s business growth, professional development and engagement, and global and Canada organizations to ensure Broker/Owners maximize the advantages, tools and services available to them.
Nick rejoined RE/MAX as Chief Customer Officer in September 2019. A licensed real estate broker with 23 years of real estate industry experience, he first joined RE/MAX in 2001 as a management consultant. Within two years, he was promoted to Vice President, Regional Services. During his initial 12-year tenure, he drove tremendous growth by concentrating on franchisee success and relationships.
Nick’s experience includes being a Sr. Vice President at Market Leader, a Vice President at Trulia/Zillow and, most recently, the President and CEO of Century 21. Originally from Wyoming, Nick bought his first investment property as a teen and earned his real estate license at 21. He is a Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager, Accredited Buyer Representative and Certified Distressed Property Expert. Nick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Montana State University and is a past recipient of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Powell Valley Chamber of Commerce.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Aaron Kirman, "The truth sells", CNBC’s star of “Listing Impossible” & President of the Estates Division at Compass in Los Angeles, joins us to share his story. on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #157
Aaron Kirman is probably one of the most successful real estate professionals in the country having sold over $7 billion to date. He is the star of "Listing Impossible" and says he became successful when he got very comfortable with the truth. He trains his eyes to look at the flaws of a property to have an honest discussion with a seller and allow them to transition to the next phase of their lives.
More About Aaron Kirman:
Aaron Kirman, President of the Estates Division at Compass in Los Angeles, is one of the leading real estate agents in the U.S. and has repeatedly been named Top Agent in Los Angeles. He has an extensive client base featuring those who seek the luxury lifestyle including heads of industry, celebrities, royalty, major lending institutions and foreign investors.
As a prominent figure in the luxury real estate market, Aaron has received international acclaim from the architectural and estate communities and represents some of the most exclusive residences across the globe including: Frank Lloyd Wright's Ennis House, Richard Neutra's Kaufmann Residence, Frank Gehry's Schnabel House, Lions Gate by Paul Williams, and the only Oscar Niemeyer in North America.
Aaron's vast knowledge and expertise in selling exclusive properties has helped him to procure some of the highest prices in Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills P.O. and Malibu. His most recent price record in Hollywood set the bar at $4,722 price per square foot, representing both the seller and buyer on Case Study 21.
Aaron attributes his success to his vast marketing and advertising strategies, partners, market knowledge, exclusive contact base and true love of luxury sales. He is sought by many developers to sell multi-unit projects including a private island in the Pacific, Turks and Caicos, and the W Hotels. Many developers, architects and designers contact Aaron prior to construction and completion of their projects to take advantage of his long track record of success to ensure that the design, architecture and plan would appeal to the right high-end buyers.
Aaron appears regularly in various media outlets, including CNBC, The New York Times, CNN, The Los Angeles Times, Variety, the London Times, E Entertainment, and CBS. Media sources often call for information and quotes as he is a go-to source for current real estate insight.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Dave Conord, "Put Your Oars Back in the water" Co-President, Growth, eXp Realty shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #156
Dave Conord, Co-President of eXp US is someone I have the pleasure of working with on a daily basis. As my counterpart on the domestic side of the business we work closely together is helping with the company's growth. He is a great leader and mentor and was incredibly generous with his advice during our conversation. This podcast episode is going to help many people and I was privileged to be able to sit down with him for it.
More About Dave Conord:
As Co-President, Dave leads the U.S. growth and onboarding teams. Dave has more than 18 years of experience in the real estate industry. He was an owner/partner of multiple Keller Williams Realty market centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and led one of the regions to No. 1 in the company for growth within three years. He also was one of the top recruiters at the company for nine years. At Long & Foster Companies, Dave developed professional and leadership training for sales managers and agents.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Marco Roca, "I have a relentless determination to succeed" Chief Executive Officer at Reveille Hospitality and former President of Caesars Entertainment Corporation shares great insights over his 36 year career on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #155
Marco and I worked together at Realogy Corporation and remained good friends over a decade. His career pre and post Realogy is truly exceptional. He has almost 4 decades of senior roles at the best known hospitality brands and shares wonderfully keen insights on global markets.
More About Marco Roca:
Self-starter with an analytical and entrepreneurial character. Accountable for global real-estate startup and operations over the past 36 years. Proven track record for consistently breaking sales records, improving operational results, P & L responsibility as well as strategic planning. A consensual leader dedicated to developing proactive teams, vast knowledge of multi-cultural business procedures and policies with the ability to culturally adequate global needs to local markets. Tri-lingual communication skills and the capability to manage across multiple international sites.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Sacha Brosseau, "Price is what you Pay, Value is what you Get", Chief Executive Officer at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Québec sits down with me to discuss his views on luxury and the industry overall on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #154
Sacha and I have known each other for over a decade. He entered the business by working with his mother who was a luxury broker in Quebec for the last 30 years. He has developed a keen understanding of the global markets unlike any other. He is a true leader and friend.
More About Sacha Brosseau:
As the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Québec, Sacha oversees the day to day operations of the firm while working on increasing the notoriety of the brand within the province.
In his past executive roles, he has overseen initiatives that support a company’s growth and profitability while promoting an environment of collaboration and strong positive culture.
With an extensive background in residential real estate, project sales, marketing and corporate branding, he’s no stranger to understanding the professional needs of real estate brokers and their clients. Prior to bringing Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices to Québec, he played a pivotal role in growing one of the province’s well-known luxury real estate brands in the market.
An established member of Montreal’s business community, his network is international in scope, with longstanding relationships amongst top industry leaders worldwide.
Fluent in French, English and Italian, Sacha graduated with a B.B.A from Bishop’s University with a concentration in Marketing. He has extensively traveled throughout the United States, Caribbean and Europe, embracing the culture of each city.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
James Bramble, "Find The Beauty in All Situations", Chief Legal Counsel for EXP World Holdings offers his advice on pursuing a career in the industry ethically and succeeding on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #153
I have the great pleasure of working with James Bramble every day as we continue to expand eXp around the global into new markets and it is always a joy to work with someone with such a great depth of international knowledge and business acumen which is a great rarity. He is also one of the most ethical and nicest people I know. Jm offers wonderful advice to anyone in our industry.
More About James Bramble:
As General Counsel, James Bramble oversees the company’s legal affairs, including corporate governance, litigation and compliance matters, and is a key leader on the international expansion team.
James brings more than 20 years of legal experience at publicly traded USANA Health Sciences, one of the largest direct-selling nutrition, personal health and wellness companies in the world with more than 615,000 active customers around the world. Most recently, as Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at USANA, he had direct responsibility for several substantive company functions, including corporate legal, new market expansion, managing the company’s charitable foundation, internal audit and distributor compliance. While at USANA, James successfully expanded the company’s operations into new countries including, Colombia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Western Europe.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Leo Pareja, "Giving Is A Duty", President and Co-Founder of Remine feels a philanthropic responsibility due to his great success on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #152
Leo Pareja and I met when he was the National President of NAHREP, and he impressed me from the start. He has a great deal of ambition coupled with great humility and smarts, and that makes him a great leader and entrepreneur. Leo is a great inspiration for the Latino community and a spectacular leader in our industry. It was a pleasure to sit down with him and speak candidly during this podcast.
More About Leo Pareja:
Leo Pareja entered Real Estate at just 19 years of age and by 28 he was the #1 Keller Williams Agent in the world. He became a permanent fixture on The Thousand report, published by REAL Trends in partnership with the Wall Street Journal, as well as #1 Agent on NAHREP’s Top 250 list and an Alumni of Realtor Magazine’s 30 under 30. During his 15 years selling, Pareja sold close to 4,000 homes representing around 750 million in transactional volume.
In parallel to selling real estate, in 2012 he co-founded and continues to co-own Washington Capital Partners, one of the largest private lending companies in the mid-Atlantic region. WCP provides financing to buy, fix and flip for investors of SFR product by focusing on a frictionless process leveraged through a proprietary technology platform. The company delivers debt to liquidity conduits in the secondary market which is uncommon in a space predominantly full of small mom and pop operators.
As the Co-founder and President of Remine, he has officially crossed the line into being a full-blown technologist after straddling the line for many years. Remine delivers big data visualizations and predictive analytics to real estate agents exclusively through their MLS.
Pareja has been highly involved with the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. Pareja was the founding President of the NAHREP Metro DC chapter and then joining the national board to expand their efforts in public policy advocacy to protect the underserved markets. He served as the organizations National President in 2017.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Orlando Montiel, "Don't Be a Secret Agent", Real Estate Coach and Univision celebrity, shares his top tips for success on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #151
Orlando Montiel, along with his brother Daniel started the Montiel Organization, which has coached over 8500 agents to date. Their passion and coursework have truly elevated the level of training in our industry and to be able to do that in both English & Spanish has expanded the level of service internationally. He is not only one of the top coaches in our industry, but also a published author and celebrity host of his own show on Univision, reaching millions of people on a regular basis. I was honored to have him on my show and to call him a friend.
More About Orlando Montiel:
In 2007, after realizing that according to the National Association of Realtors less than 5% of all real estate agents have formal real estate sales training, Orlando Montiel founded The Montiel Organization, LLC .
In his leadership role, Mr. Montiel continues his pursuit to help real estate agents set their businesses for profit, automation, and growth so its members can reach their lifestyle goals.
Mr. Montiel has trained over 8,500 real estate agents and performs over 120 real estate live events per year for some of the leading organizations in the country including; The Miami Realtors Association, the largest realtor’s association in the country, Coldwell Banker, EWM, Century 21, Remax, Douglas Elliman, and Keller among others.
In 2005, Mr. Montiel published the book “Real Estate in Florida” a Practical Guide to Buying and Selling Real Estate, in Spanish and in 2008 Paz Económica, his latest publication released in early 2016 is “The Ultimate Real Estate Agent Book” where he reveals the secrets of the top agents in the country closing more than 75 million in sales and in excess of 100 transactions per year.
He is the host of The Miami Real Estate Show where he interviews the top agents in the country. He is also the “on-camera talent” for Univision and MasterCard in the roll of financial advisor and real estate expert, he also held the same position in Telemundo from 2005 to 2009. He has been a guest speaker on the topic of real estate in several opinion programs in Latin America as well as in the U.S.A.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Darren Jacklin,"Ripple of Impact" on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #150
Darren Jacklin, Board Member EXP World Holdings (Nasdaq: EXPI) is also a top international corporate trainer having trained over 1 million people and 157 of the Fortune 500 companies. This was probably one of the most inspirational and moving podcasts I have done and I am beyond humbled to have been able to have the opportunity.
More About Darren Jacklin:
For over 23 years, Darren Jacklin has travelled 4 continents and personally trained over 1 million people in over 48 countries. He has mentored entrepreneurs and business owners on specific and measurable strategies. These strategies have then been implemented into businesses to increase income, transform obstacles into cash flow and turn passion into profits. Darren has an uncanny ability to increase wealth and success by uncovering hidden assets, overlooked opportunities and undervalued possibilities. His talent has captured the attention of Tiger 21, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, NBC TV, CBS TV, Global TV, international radio stations, magazines and newspapers, movie producers, best-selling authors, CEO’s and business experts worldwide. Darren is also a featured as an international celebrity in the 2015 movie The Treasure Map. Darren Jacklin currently sits on paid international boards of directors and advisory boards of public and private companies and with this experience has successfully advised a small private American residential real estate company to grow to an internationally recognized publicly traded company on the NASDAQ. He has also personally trained over 157 Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, Black & Decker, Barclays Bank, as well as high school, college, and university students and lastly, professional athletes. His experience has connected him with people in more than 130 countries.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Richard Pérez-Feria, "Create A Third Rail", Award-winning editor, Richard Perez-Feria shares his vision of agents being able to create their own brand and stand out on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #149
More About Richard Pérez-Feria:
Richard Pérez-Feria is an award-winning Editor in Chief who has
successfully led many national magazines and media brands to massive
success including People en Español, Out, ELLIMAN, PuraPhy.com,
elevate, HudsonMOD. 7x7, Brash.com, saratoga living, JUMP, Celebrity
Style, VEGAS INC, NowItCounts.com, SHAPE Hollywood and many more.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Carlos Matias, "Keeping my eye on the silver lining", CEO of Phoenix Software on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #148
Carlos Matias is the CEO of Phoenix Software, one of the largest real estate technology companies that currently operates in over 60 countries. His 20+ years of experience in this sector gives him a unique perspective on the global real estate market and he graciously shared his thoughts with me.
More About Carlos Matias:
He is the Founder & CEO of PropTech Solutions, the holding company of GryphTech and Phoenix Software. Carlos has over 22 years of experience helping real estate businesses in over 60 countries grow through lead-to-close real estate management technology. With unparalleled expertise on how to overcome the unique challenges of international real estate, Carlos has earned the trust of the world’s largest real estate brands. Having leading global real estate companies as long-standing customers is a testament to his ability to continually innovate and meet their diverse needs. Carlos was recognized as a 2019 RISMedia Newsmaker and is an active member of Peerscale and FIABCI. In 2019, Carlos was featured on the cover of CIO Applications Europe Magazine where his companies were celebrated as a Top 10 PropTech Solution Provider.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Kevin Thompson, "Don't let your Ego get in your way", the CMO of the Princess Grace Foundation and the former CMO of Sotheby's International Realty talks about agents building their brand on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #147
Kevin is a true marketing genius who has an extensive background in the real estate and fashion worlds at the highest levels. In this episode we speak about branding in general and best tips for an agent to position themselves in the best light.
More About Kevin Thompson:
Executive leadership experience in marketing, management, project development, operations, training, and sales forecasting working in luxury fashion/marketing, real estate, and in several public institutions. Proven ability to manage complex campaigns and guide brand management projects. Experience in concept development and execution for national/international teams incorporating multiple corporate and brand partnerships/stakeholders. Highly effective public relations skills with a proven track record of public speaking and development in partnership with consulting, advertising, and marketing professionals. Experienced in planning and implementation of training and development programs for local, national, and international sales teams.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.