High Stakes Deals with Brandon LoCascio

From Failed Film Deals to Multi-Million Dollar Listings | Adam Brawer

Adam Brawer joins Brandon and Greg to talk about his transition from Hollywood film producer to luxury real estate agent in Los Angeles. They dive into the current state of the entertainment industry, why movie studios are struggling, how streaming changed the business forever, and the story behind a major film project that collapsed during the Amber Heard controversy. Adam also shares how he built his real estate career from the ground up, his approach to sales and storytelling, and where he believes the LA real estate market is heading next. From Hollywood deals to high-end listings, this episode is full of lessons on reinvention, resilience, and closing high-stakes deals.

S4 Ep 1: From Italy to Empire: Sales, Service & Scaling with Emanuele Ponzo

In today's episode of High Stakes Deals, Brandon and Greg sit down with Emanuele Ponzo — CEO and owner of Crateful Catering, and an immigrant from Italy who built a thriving business from the ground up in the United States.They break down the sales tactics and client-first mindset that have driven Emanuele's success, how to identify the real problems your customers are facing and position yourself as the solution, and why sometimes the most important business move you can make is unplugging from the noise and getting locked in. The conversation also gets into what it really takes to immigrate to a new country, find your footing, and turn ambition into a scalable operation — and the bigger-picture thinking that separates business owners who plateau from those who grow.

Turning One Deal Into $200K/Month in Rent

In today’s episode, Brandon and Greg talk about closing on their newest deal — a historic mixed-use building in downtown Sacramento with 27 residential units plus a bar, restaurant, and barbershop on the ground floor. They break down how the deal came together, negotiating the price down, the challenges lenders had with the property’s SRO-style units, and why opportunities like this often come from doing deals others pass on. The conversation also gets into tenant retention, building community in multifamily properties, and the mindset that’s helped them grow their portfolio from a small triplex to generating over $200k a month in rents.

Get in the Room or Get Left Behind

This week on High Stakes Deals, Brandon and Greg talk about the live event they’re hosting in Los Angeles and why being in the right rooms actually changes your trajectory. They break down their collaboration with Thomas Lorini and WealthGenius, and what to expect from the in-person networking and panel event at the Renaissance Los Angeles Hotel on Saturday, February 28. The conversation dives into intentional networking, learning directly from active entrepreneurs and investors, and creating spaces where people can ask real questions about real estate, business, and building long-term success. With a diverse lineup of speakers from across Los Angeles, this event is designed to be interactive, practical, and connection-focused. If you’re looking to level up your network and get closer to people actually doing the work, this episode is your invite.

S3 Ep 9: I Loved It — But the Numbers Didn’t Work

In this episode of High Stakes Deals, Brandon and Greg talk with Nick Rossi about hitting an income ceiling working on tugboats and realizing that time-for-money work wouldn’t build long-term wealth. Nick shares how that realization pushed him toward real estate, ownership, and investing as a way to create leverage and upside beyond a paycheck. The conversation breaks down income limits, risk, and the mindset shift required to move from earning income to building wealth.