Success Behind The Numbers
Success Behind The Numbers
Podcast Description
Explore the strategies, challenges, and stories behind New York’s most successful business leaders in Success Behind the Numbers. Hosted by Rich Amato, the Operating Principal of 7 Keller Williams market centers with over 2,000 agents, this podcast brings you candid conversations with real estate agents, team leaders, KW leadership, and a variety of business owners. Discover what it takes to build and sustain high-performing teams, scale businesses, and make a lasting impact. Whether you're in real estate or any field where growth matters, join us for insights that reveal the success behind the numbers.
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Content Themes
This podcast addresses themes such as leadership strategies, market adaptations, and the evolution of the real estate industry. Episodes cover a range of specific topics, including Wall Street's historical influence on real estate, the critical role of relationships in business, and innovative strategies for navigating shifting market dynamics. Examples include candid discussions about technology impacts on real estate and successful client negotiation techniques.
Explore the strategies, challenges, and stories behind New York’s most successful business leaders in Success Behind the Numbers. Hosted by Rich Amato, the Operating Principal of 7 Keller Williams market centers with over 2,000 agents, this podcast brings you candid conversations with real estate agents, team leaders, KW leadership, and a variety of business owners. Discover what it takes to build and sustain high-performing teams, scale businesses, and make a lasting impact. Whether you’re in real estate or any field where growth matters, join us for insights that reveal the success behind the numbers.
In Episode 52 of Success Behind The Numbers, we sit down with Baldassare “Baldo” LaRussa, a former chef whose passion for service laid the foundation for a thriving real estate career. Now a top agent at KW Legendary, Baldo brings the same precision, patience, and calm-under-pressure mindset from the kitchen into every transaction he handles. 🎙️👨🍳
This episode dives into how Baldo’s journey through the culinary world shaped his ability to handle stress, build strong client relationships, and grow a business rooted in service, education, and giving back. From leveraging community and charity work to fuel his growth, to educating buyers and sellers with heart and honesty, Baldo shares how real estate helped him create a dream life for his family, and how he’s helping others do the same.
If you’re building a real estate business that’s built to last, this conversation will challenge you to lead with service, double down on the fundamentals, and never lose sight of the client experience.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: Meet Baldassare “Baldo” LaRussa
1:58 – From Chef to Realtor: Managing Pressure and People
5:20 – How His Culinary Background Shaped His Real Estate Mindset
7:05 – Community, Charity & Growth: The Power of Local Roots
10:30 – Educating Clients With Clarity and Compassion
16:12 – Building a Dream Life Through Real Estate
20:50 – Staying Grounded in a Fast-Paced Market
24:10 – Advice to Agents Looking for Purpose
30:05 – What Baldo Would Tell His Younger Self
Follow Rich:
📲 Instagram: @richamato_kwcore
📧 Facebook: Richard Amato Keller Williams Core
Follow Baldo:
📲 Instagram: @soldbybaldo
📧 Facebook: Baldassare LaRussa
🌐 Website: www.soldbybaldo.com
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