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April 30, 2025 59 mins

“Empathy is the most important job as a business owner. Put yourself in that person's shoes and give them what they need.”Sara Naheedy


What You’ll Discover Today:
How does a real estate lawyer become the most loved advisor in her region? Today on The Inside BS Show, Dave Lorenzo and Nicola Gelormino sit down with California real estate attorney and broker Sara Naheedy. From her early days handling massive litigation cases to her current focus on mediation and transaction work, Sara shares how empathy, personal branding, and relationship-based networking fueled her rapid growth. This conversation is packed with insights for attorneys, business owners, and real estate investors alike.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • The worst smells in professional life (and what they reveal about your past jobs)
  • Sara’s journey from litigation to mediation—and why she left trial work behind
  • The power of empathy in legal practice and business development
  • Building a law firm on values and relationships instead of traditional marketing
  • Why Sara got her real estate broker license—and how it gives her a competitive edge
  • The pros and cons of putting investment properties in LLCs
  • How to approach 1031 exchanges and real estate in business exit planning
  • Airbnb nightmares and the critical importance of permits
  • Using networking (especially ProVisors) to build a national referral engine
  • Why reviews and visibility matter—and how one review led to co-authoring a book
  • Behind the scenes of her book "Stack the Legal Odds in Your Favor"
  • What the future holds for the Nahidi Law Firm

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Call to Action:
If you're an attorney, a real estate investor, or a business owner who wants to build trust, credibility, and long-term client relationships, Sara's story is a blueprint worth studying. Share this episode with a friend or colleague who needs to hear how empathy and strategy can transform a law firm. And don't forget to subscribe at GetInsideBS.com for more practical business wisdom every single day.

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