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Hi, my name is Nick El-Tawil. This started as a podcast to talk about my job selling real estate in the Valley of the Sun, but evolved into me talking to me talking to people doing cool stuff in and around Scottsdale, AZ. Successful entrepreneurs, artists, anyone with a story. Check it out!
Episodes
You may know Derek Deardorff as the goofy real estate agent and developer who also happens to be the brains behind the Characters of Scottsdale. Instead of having yet another conversation about real estate, Derek decided to do something different for this episode. He brought Andrea Menhennet - expert in relationships, trauma and PTSD - to join Nick for a conversation about dating in Scottsdale!
Scottsdale resident Greg Roeberg is running for AZ state attorney general in 2026. He joins Nick to share his background and discuss his goals if he is elected. Particularly, how he can help incentivize more homes to get built in the state of Arizona!
Greg Lim is a serial entrepreneur in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area with exits from many of the most notable startups from AZ, including Carvana. His latest venture was born out of a personal experience where his father was released early from a hospital to his own detriment - something that would have never happened if the doctors had real-time data of his health. Greg's new company aims to fix that. Join Nick & Greg for a co...
When you think tech start-ups, you might think San Francisco. Austin. Maybe even New York City. But Scottsdale?! Ryan and Amit are doing exactly that in a town historically dominated by real estate and healthcare. Join Nick and the founders of Codality for a conversation on all things start-ups in Scottsdale, AZ!
If you know Nick, then you know he likes his suit jackets jackets. Certain colors are hard to find in men's jackets, so when Nick found a pink jacket from Colton Crain and The Grotto Menswear, he had to jump on it. During the process, he learned a lot about the latest fashion trends from Colton, and also realized they had a lot in common. Two former musicians wearing suits every day?! Check out the full conversation here!
Aaron Rocha founded Multivestors Group at what might have been the worst possible time to buy multifamily real estate. But what might have been bad timing for many buyers turned into the opportunity of a lifetime for him and his new company, as they remained disciplined and did not buy properties that they knew they couldn't hold onto. Today, Multivestors Group manages 11 funds for commercial properties with more on the way. Join N...
Kyle Grant is so humble that he told me for months that he was a "consultant" at Painted Desert Consulting and I believed it. I didn't find out until we started recording this episode that he founded the damn thing! Learn more about Kyle's takes on recruiting employees, managing people, moving from California to Arizona, his favorite social club in Scottsdale, and much more!
What happens after you almost lose everything? You come back even stronger! Brett Secor joins Nick to discuss how he built his recruiting business in a hospital bed after nearly dying from internal injuries. The boys also touched on Scottsdale, real estate, and the social club at Empire!
Crypto & blockchain. How could you integrate them with a physical asset like real estate? Well, for starters, blockchain could practically eliminate deed fraud, if only we could get the government on board! Johnny Sloboda joins Nick to discuss everything happening in the world of crypto, and much more!
Just in time for Veteran's Day: how about a podcast with a man who runs a charity for the men and women who serve our country? Josh Otero is the founder and CEO of Elanah.AI which provides veterans with mental health services 24/7. Join Nick and Josh for a conversation on all things Scottsdale and mental health!
On his first visit, Mike Devinsky of Scottsdale Investment Partners talked about his experience as a professional poker player and how that led him to his career as a real estate investor. This time around, Mike goes deep into parenthood, love, relationships, and of course, real estate. Join Nick and Mike for a round two!
What do real estate, art, and watches/jewelry all have in common? They're physical assets! And Nick has always noticed similarities in the markets for these three goods, especially at higher price points. Zac Faulk of Paradise Valley Time joins Nick to talk all things luxury watches, from market trends, to his collecting style, his favorite Patek Philippe, and much more!
Logan Walton is beginning his campaign to represent local district 8 in Arizona, which covers north Tempe, south Scottsdale, and parts of Mesa and Phoenix. He joins Nick for a discussion about his campaign's priorities, and also get to know him on a personal level. How many other politicians do you know who used to guard WNBA players in practice?
When you're building a new home, you can't get a traditional mortgage from a bank. That's where Bryan Morrison comes in. Bryan specializes in construction financing. Based in Scottsdale, but licensed to issue loans all across the country, Bryan joins Nick to talk real estate development, construction, his nickname, and more!
Ever wondered what it's like to sell brand new homes? Sara has done just that in her career working for local and national homebuilders! Join Sara and Nick for a conversation on all things Scottsdale and the differences between a resale broker compared to new home sales.
Matilda McPhee started her career in Sydney, Australia handling marketing in the motorcycle industry. That's right: a woman who rides motorcycles! Then, she relocated to Scottsdale after the pandemic, where she transformed Merla Media into a hospitality brand that represents hotels (and much more). Join Nick El-Tawil and Matilda for a deep dive on marketing in Scottsdale!
30-year fixed mortgages are one of the greatest gifts we have in the United States. But what do you do when you can't get a traditional mortgage? That's where Michael Iuculano comes in! Mike specializes in hard money loans for builders, developers, flippers - and he also has creative financing options for homebuyers who might get looked over by a bank. Join Mike and Nick to learn about all things hard money!
Mark Candelaria is one of the most notable luxury architects in Arizona, with over 4,000 homes designed across the world, many of which are in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Nick was expecting a real estate conversation, but Mark surprised us all with comments on life, success, integrating business and personal, and much more. Join them & Mark's daughter Tiffany for the full conversation!
Brian Grooms has owned and operated vacation properties in Arizona since 2016. But during the pandemic, he lucked into one of the most historic - if not THE most historic - properties in all of Arizona. Now called The Little Daisy in Jerome, AZ, the building was originally built in 1919 and overlooks all of northern AZ from the top of a mountain. Listen as he joins Nick El-Tawil to talk vacation rentals, his property, and much more...
Stephanie has been through the gauntlet with reality TV, from a dating show that was cancelled because of the pandemic to making it as an alternate on Survivor. She's also everyone's favorite mom at Optima Camelview in Scottsdale, Arizona. Some might even call her the Optimom. Listen as she joins Nick to share her experience on reality TV and more!
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