Billion-Dollar Lessons from a Real Estate Icon: Mauricio Umansky Unfiltered

In this episode, we sit down with Mauricio Umansky, CEO of The Agency, star of Buying Beverly Hills, and one of the most influential figures in luxury real estate. From immigrating to the U.S. as a child to building a global brokerage and reshaping the industry, Mauricio’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless ambition. In this episode, we cover:

• The early failures, lessons, and mindset shifts that shaped his path to success
• How he scaled The Agency to 100+ offices without compromising culture
• The power of brand, storytelling, and the “no assholes” rule
• What it really takes to serve elite clients in luxury real estate
• How digital presence, PropTech, and agent-first platforms are transforming the industry
• The impact of private listings and Clear Cooperation on today’s real estate landscape

And more. Whether you’re an agent building your brand, a team leader scaling your business, or simply curious about what it takes to develop one of the world’s most successful brokerages, this episode delivers unfiltered insights, proven strategies, and inspiration from one of the most respected names in the game.