Miami Real Estate Podcast

Juan Carlos & Juliana Tobon - Work-Life Balance: Memoirs from a Real Estate Power Couple | Ep. 19

Juan Carlos and Juliana Tobon, perennial top producers at Cervera Real Estate and proud parents of two adorable twins, share their tips on achieving work-life balance as a realtors. 
About Juan Carlos:
Since joining Cervera Real Estate in 2009, Juan Carlos has been successfully leveraging his detail-oriented style into strong sales at leading market prices with an international reach. Originally from Colombia, Juan Carlos maintains an established network of buyers from Central America, South America, Canada and the Caribbean – as well as throughout the Southeastern U.S. Upon moving to South Florida in 1999, he quickly realized his background was a tremendous asset in the global Miami landscape. He then matched this with a tireless commitment to investigate and understand all the subtle nuances between the area’s various neighborhoods, including Downtown Miami, Brickell, Aventura, Coral Gables, Sunny Isles, Bal Harbour, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood Beach and Fort Lauderdale. For the past five years, Juan Carlos has been focus in selling pre-construction projects and successfully sold more than 350 condos.
305.898.5526      
juanca@tobongroup.com
About Juliana:
A native of Medellin, Colombia, Juliana Tobon discovered her natural talent for sales early on. She began career selling luxury condominiums in Hallandale Beach and Sunny Isles in 2005. In 2007, she joined the Related Cervera Realty Services, now Cervera Real Estate. She specialized in “The Beach Club,” a luxurious oceanfront condominium consisting of three towers and 1,200 units. It wasn’t long before Juliana became very well known in The Beach Club for her tenacity, outstanding customer service and her willingness to work 24/7, which made her a favorite among the owners, buyers, and renters.
Juliana has been recognized with numerous awards from Cervera, in which she has maintained her position as, “Top Producer,” consistently for the past few years.
786.718.6805    
juliana@tobongroup.com
To learn more about Juan Carlos and Juliana Tobon, click here.
About Us:
The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace.  From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. 
To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at MiamiRealEstatePodcast@Cervera.com, we would love to hear from you!

Paulo Bacchi - Série em Português: Sua Trajetória Na Terra Do Tio Sam | Ep. 18

Paulo Bacchi CEO da Artefacto conta a Mariana Lima como foi sua decisão de mudar para os Estados Unidos, o que isso significou para o crescimento da empresa, e para sua vida pessoal.
Paulo Bacchi:
Mais do que o sucesso, comemorar os 40 anos da Artefacto é homenagear o trabalho feito em equipe. É celebrar este aniversário junto com todos os colaboradores que fazem parte da nossa história. Gente que vence as dificuldades, que supera barreiras, que vibra quando abrimos uma nova loja ou lançamos uma nova coleção. É festejar ao lado de parceiros, arquitetos, designers de interiores, paisagistas e clientes. Gente que esteve e está ao nosso lado durante todo esse tempo. Nosso sucesso está baseado no trabalho em grupo, tal qual uma orquestra. Isso é o mais importante.
Fazer 40 anos é ter orgulho de conservar nosso DNA em desenvolver produtos feitos à mão, como diz o nosso nome: Artefacto. E, ao mesmo tempo, nessa jornada, de se renovar e ser reconhecida pela qualidade de nosso mobiliário. De ser uma marca brasileira, com identidade própria e padrão internacional, integrada no mundo contemporâneo.
Desde que assumi a direção da Artefacto, reservamos para esse momento de comemoração o lançamento de uma coleção 100% sob minha curadoria. Esse foi o tempo que levamos para fazer uma renovação total de nossa linha de produtos. Uma coleção essencialmente moderna, baseada nas experiências de vida que as pessoas têm: um pouco do cubismo italiano, do chique francês, da delicadeza das linhas asiáticas, tudo misturado com o nosso tempero brasileiro. Uma coleção feita para pessoas que vivem em um mundo globalizado, de gente que tem um repertório internacional e que leva essa experiência para dentro de casa. Uma coleção renovada, com design atual e novas técnicas de produção, mas que preserva a manufatura com o uso de fibras naturais, o algodão, o linho, a lã… Produtos mais elegantes, mais delicados, mais confortáveis.
Tenho orgulho de estar à frente de uma empresa brasileira que exporta mais do que produtos: nós da Artefacto vendemos estilo. Nos últimos 15 anos consolidamos nossa marca na Flórida. E isso é muito importante neste momento em que comemoramos 40 anos de história: o de levar brasilidade mundo afora. Parabéns Artefacto!

Philippe Houdard - Creativity, Innovation, Disruption & Growth in Miami | Ep. 17

Amazon’s HQ2 may not be coming to Miami, but the “Magic City” is still turning heads among Silicon Valley thought leaders and tech-industry players that now consider it one of the fastest-growing meccas for creativity, innovation, disruption, and growth. Philippe Houdard, co-founder of Pipeline Workspaces and Head of the Innovation Advisory Group for the Miami Downtown Development Authority, explains why on the latest episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast. 
About Philippe:
Philippe Houdard is co-founder of Pipeline Workspaces, a high-design space used by a diverse community of companies. With locations in seven cities in the United States, Pipeline’s members range from start-ups to well-known corporations such as Google, Uber, Spotify, and Microsoft. The company’s innovative model has been featured in the media over 250 times including by the New York Times, CNN, and the NBC Today Show. 
Philippe spent his childhood in Villeselve, a rural village of 300 people in France. He credits this experience as a source of inspiration and underlying theoretical model for Pipeline’s focus on creating collaboration and a sense of community among its members.
Philippe started his professional career serving as a legislative aide to U.S. Representative Joseph P. Kennedy II in Washington, D.C. and as a campaign staffer for U.S. Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy.
Subsequently, Philippe spent nearly a decade in various executive positions for large technology firms, including Lucent Technologies (now Nokia) where he earned the company’s highest individual achievement award. After focusing on sales and marketing, international expansion, and M&A, he left corporate life and launched a series of entrepreneurial ventures.
Philippe was the founder and CEO of SkyBank Financial, a payments company that grew to over $15 million in volume before exiting the business.
Philippe is also the founder and CEO of Developing Minds Foundation, which builds schools and supports education in areas affected by armed conflict. The foundation has educated over 55,000 students, ranging from former child soldiers in Colombia to youth in violent shantytown favelas in Rio de Janeiro. He has raised millions of dollars from sponsors such as Western Union, Tiffany & Co, Bacardi, Copa Airlines, and Princeton in Latin America.
Philippe graduated from Harvard with a Master of Public Policy and University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He was previously Visiting Scholar at University of Miami.
About Us:
The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace.  From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. 
To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at MiamiRealEstatePodcast@Cervera.com, we would love to hear from you!

Alicia Cervera Sr. - The 7 Keys to Selling New Construction | Ep. 16

Nearly 60 years since she and her husband fled Cuba amidst political turmoil and arrived penniless in Miami, visionary real estate pioneer, Alicia Cervera Sr. – otherwise known as the “Queen of Brickell” and “Grand Dame of Miami Real Estate” – shares, for the first time, the 7-keys to selling pre-construction that have powered her success for five decades.  
For those of you who are not familiar with her, Alicia is the founder and chairman of Cervera Real Estate and has participated in every Miami real estate cycle since she founded the company in 1969.
Alongside her daughters, Veronica Cervera Goeseke and Alicia Cervera Lamadrid, the Cervera name has exclusively represented and sold more than 115 condominiums across the region – representing billions in sales – and revitalized neighborhoods, including Brickell, downtown Miami, Edgewater, and Miami Beach’s famed “South of Fifth.” 
Alicia is credited for pioneering the modern-day model for development sales and marketing, having opened Miami’s door to the global broker community, and in the process, single-handedly proved that the American dream is alive and well here in the “Magic City.”
For these reasons – in 2016, the Mayor of Miami declared October 18th “Alicia Cervera Day in the City of Miami,” proclaiming that “no woman has had a larger impact on the development of Miami since Julia Tuttle founded the city in 1895.”
October 18, 2018 marks the two year anniversary of this special date and the eve of Cervera’s 50 year anniversary, which finally helped us wrangle Alicia onto the show for a rare and candid interview that proved to be equal parts inspirational and insightful.
About Us:
The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace.  From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. 
To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at MiamiRealEstatePodcast@Cervera.com, we would love to hear from you!

Lynda Fernandez - Miami Market Report: Q2 2018 | Ep. 15

Lynda Fernandez returns to the Miami Real Estate podcast to talk about sales activity from Q2 2018, hot markets, recent buyer trends, and upcoming events.   
About Lynda:
Lynda Fernandez is senior vice president of public relations and international at the 47,000-member MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI), which includes more than 45,000 members in their Residential Association and 1,700 members in their RealtorsÒ Commercial Alliance.  She has nearly 20 years of experience in public relations and international business development. MIAMI, the largest local Realtor association in the nation, is celebrating 98 years of service to the industry, the public and the community.
Ms. Fernandez handles international business development, global media relations and research for MIAMI.  Activity for MIAMI’s International Council includes more than 178 worldwide partner associations; participation in global conferences, expos, and events; and the award-winning Miami International Real Estate Congress and Expo. 
About Miami Association of REALTORS:
The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® was chartered by the National Association of Realtors in 1920 and is celebrating 98 years of service to Realtors, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Comprised of six organizations, the Residential Association, the Realtors Commercial Alliance, the Broward Council, the Jupiter Tequesta Hobe Sound (JTHS-MIAMI) Council, the Young Professionals Network (YPN) Council and the award-winning International Council, it represents 47,000 real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local Realtor association in the U.S., and has official partnerships with 178 international organizations worldwide. MIAMI’s official website is www.MiamiRealtors.com
About Us:
The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-divison of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace.  From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. 
To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at MiamiRealEstatePodcast@Cervera.com, we would love to hear from you!

Ana Lopez de Quintana - FREC Legal & Professional Standards Updates | Ep. 14

FREC updates to team logo rules, AI, blockchain, and the most important legal and professional standards updates from the Florida Association of REALTORS annual convention. Ana Lopez de Quintana, Executive Vice President of Sales and Operations at Cervera Real Estate, breaks them down with our host Omar De Windt.  
Mentioned in the Episode:
VoiceterPro (A.I./Alexia)
Forget Bitcoin: 4 ways to use blockchain today
About Ana:
Fate is what brought Ana Lopez de Quintana into real estate. With an extensive and diverse background in a wide array of industries including: logistics, education, compliance, international business and import/export, Ana grabbed the wealth of skills she had acquired in these fields over the course of ten years—and in 1999, she finally took the advice of so many who had repeatedly told her that real estate was the place for her. Having joined with Cervera Real Estate in 2007, she is currently Executive Vice President of Sales and Operations and is in charge of compliance for the company. Ana’s knack for working with people has made her very successful in the industry, and her ability to solve problems has made her an invaluable contributor to the operations of the firm.
Ana prides herself on her ability to develop real estate professionals. She is in charge of the Cervera Academy at Cervera Real Estate, for which she personally teaches the sales curriculum. In addition to her role in the Cervera Academy, Ana handles research and development for sales and operations activities at Cervera, as well as management of the nine branch offices and sales directors within the company’s General Real Estate sales and leasing division.
Ana has been awarded many times and recognized for her achievements. She is a Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) and has earned the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation, a nationally recognized emblem of a commitment to extend the highest possible levels of professional real estate services. She is also a Luxury Home Specialist. Throughout her career, Ana has been recognized time and again by her colleagues in the industry for her exceptional performance, including: Cervera Real Estate Top Executive Award 2014; the Keyes Dream Makers Award; Million Dollar Deal Maker in Luxury Division Award; Distinguished Sales Performance Award; and twice received the Outstanding Achievement Award.
About Us:
The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-divison of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace.  From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. 
To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at MiamiRealEstatePodcast@Cervera.com, we would love to hear from you!

Alicia Cervera Lamadrid - Serie em Português: A realidade do Mercado Imobiliário de Miami | Ep. 13

Encontra aqui toda informação do mercado imobiliário em Miami com Alicia Cervera Lamadrid e Mariana Lima.
 

Marsha Freedman - Improve Your Presentations Skills with these Public Speaking Techniques | Ep. 12

Nail your next sales presentation with these five tips for improving confidence, credibility and engagement from public speaking coach, Marsha Freedman. 
About Marsha:
Marsha Freedman is president of Express Yourself Communications, Inc. Her mission as a communication skills expert is “Changing the world one presentation at a time®." She accomplishes this by developing professionals into more confident, credible, and engaging presenters. Marsha also offers interpersonal communication training.
Marsha works with prestigious corporate clients such as DaVita, NextEra/FPL and Perry Ellis. She has conducted over 125 “Presentation Skills for Professionals” workshops in Florida and internationally for the Huizenga School of Business of Nova Southeastern University. She specializes in coaching attorneys and real estate professionals and upper management from firms such as Amadeus, Fortune International, Stiles, Sysco, Motorola, Citrix, and American Express,
Marsha holds a master’s degree in mass communication and a bachelor’s degree in education. She has been an adjunct communication professor for the past 18 years (NSU, Barry University, Broward College).
Ms. Freedman is the author of an illustrated workbook, Break Your Fear of Public Speaking! and the creator of a mindfulness program, The SET Principle®, to help corporate audiences, as well as college students, manage their emotions so they can achieve better results with less stress.
Marsha has been a member of the National Speakers Association for 17 years and has served as a board member for the local chapter (Florida Speakers Association) for many years. She is also a member of ATD (Association for Talent Development).
Connect w/ Marsha:
ph. 954.474.5235
e. mfreedman@xprself.com
About Us:
The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-divison of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace.  From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. 
To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at MiamiRealEstatePodcast@Cervera.com, we would love to hear from you!

Bill Kearney - Exploring Miami’s Best Restaurants, Bars & Attractions | Ep. 11

In the minds of most, Miami means beach scenes, neon-lit Deco hotels and thumping nightclubs in the core of South Beach. And for good reason—it was the most vibrant scene in town for decades. That’s all changed. These days some of the best finds in the city lie in pockets outside the normal tourist haunts. In this episode, American Way Magazine editor-in-chief Bill Kearney breaks down the Magic City’s most dynamic areas, and how to enjoy them.
To read the complete feature “The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Miami” as seen in American Way, click here.
About Bill:
Bill Kearney is the editor-in-chief of American Way magazine and editorial director overseeing Celebrated Living and Nexos. He began his media career in New York as a television producer with Barbara Walters at The View, going on to work as both a writer and field producer for various outlets, including the Food Network, Fine Living Network and National Geographic International.
After a transition to print and online journalism, Bill launched the Miami edition of online men’s magazine Thrillist.com, and worked as a freelance journalist with national and international publications such as Wallpaper*, Food Republic and Sport Fishing magazine, as well as contributing to the Miami Herald and penning cover stories for the Miami New Times. Prior to leading the American Way team, Bill was the deputy editor of Ocean Drive magazine for four years. 
About Us:
The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-divison of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace.  From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. 
To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at MiamiRealEstatePodcast@Cervera.com, we would love to hear from you!

Julian Montero - Your (Easy to Understand) Guide to EB-5 Visas | Ep. 10

The United States EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program, created in 1990 by the Immigration Act of 1990, provides a method for eligible Immigrant Investors to become lawful permanent residents. In this episode, EB-5 legal expert Julian Montero explains how the program works, who qualifies, and what the process entails.  
About Julian:
Julian Montero is a Partner with Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP and Vice-Chair of the Business and Finance Department and the Global Immigration & Foreign Investment Practice Group. Julian has substantial experience structuring EB5 projects and advising clients seeking to raise EB5 capital, as well as foreign investor participating in the EB5 program. Julian regularly advises foreign investors on strategies for successfully acquiring or establishing businesses in the United States and represents domestic and foreign businesses with their general corporate and transactional matters, including corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions and finance matters. Julian frequently counsels the Chilean Foreign Ministry and Chilean Consulate General in Miami with a variety of U.S. related legal matters.
Connect w/ Julian:
ph. 305.428.4546
e. Julian.montero@saul.com
w. www.saul.com
About Us:
The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-divison of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace.  From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment.
To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at MiamiRealEstatePodcast@Cervera.com, we would love to hear from you!