Inside Ryan Serhant’s Billion-Dollar Sales Machine

Inside Ryan Serhant’s Billion-Dollar Sales Machine

What does it really take to build a billion-dollar sales machine — and why does Ryan Serhant still swear by Post-it notes? In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop, host Kim Peiffer sits down with SERHANT. founder and Owning Manhattan star Ryan Serhant for a fast-moving conversation about the habits, tools and mindset behind his nonstop career. From the analog sales trick he refuses to give up to the AI tools changing how his team works, Ryan reveals what actually helps him sell, scale and stay sharp. He also shares the surprisingly simple items he keeps close, the productivity hacks that buy back his time and the mindset he brings into everything from early mornings to $50 million penthouse pitches. Along the way, Ryan gets candid about work, ambition, luxury, technology, personal style and the one hair product he’s not gatekeeping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

From Wall Street to Reality TV: Mary Holland Nader's Next Act

In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop, host Kim Peiffer sits down with Love Thy Nader star and Mary & Pip founder Mary Holland Nader to discuss her unconventional career path, from managing ultra-high-net-worth clients at Deutsche Bank to building a behavioral finance platform designed to make money less intimidating. Mary shares the financial habits that keep her grounded, including her weekly "money ritual," the mindset shifts that helped her leave a stable finance career, and why she believes most people's money challenges are psychological—not informational. She also opens up about entrepreneurship, reality television, dating in New York, navigating imposter syndrome and building a business at the intersection of finance, fashion and media. Along the way, she reveals the products and tools she can't live without—from red light therapy masks and vibration plates to AI agents that organize her daily workflow—and explains how technology is helping her scale a growing company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Patton Oswalt On Comedy, Privacy & Staying Human

Patton Oswalt has spent decades turning everyday observations into unforgettable comedy. But in a world where everyone is expected to be online, visible and constantly creating content, finding the quiet space to actually notice things has become its own challenge. In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop, host Spencer Dukoff sits down with the comedian, actor and writer to discuss the realities of building a creative career in the modern media landscape. Oswalt shares how a stand-up special comes together, why abandoning proven material is essential to growth and how notebooks, stage time and everyday moments continue to fuel his work. The conversation spans comedy clubs, screening rooms and life on the road as Oswalt reveals the products and rituals that keep him grounded. He talks about his love of PG Tips tea, his go-to pen, TUMI luggage, ebooks, DVDs and why watching movies with an audience still feels magical. Oswalt also reflects on voicing Remy in Ratatouille, the financial advice that helped him maintain creative independence and his ambition to direct his first feature film. Shop Paton's essentials: TUMI Alpha Medium 15" Expandable Briefcase - https://www.amazon.com/TUMI-Contemporary/dp/B0G5Q79ZBW?th=1&psc=1&linkCode=ll2&tag=talksshop060426amazon1-20&linkId=c8f56157a2f3535886b4eab5550e6884&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl TUMI Alpha Dual Access Expandable Carry-On - https://www.amazon.com/TUMI-Expandable-Carry-Expansion-Lightweight/dp/B0FXL2QSHG?th=1&linkCode=ll2&tag=talksshop060426amazon2-20&linkId=2dff2189b07cb4b4e57b9b1018e17def&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Apple iPad - https://go.skimresources.com?id=106821X1564016&xs=1&xcust=talksshop060426apple1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fbuy-ipad%2Fipad%2F512gb-silver-wifi-cellular "Stoner" by John Williams - https://www.amazon.com/Stoner-York-Review-Books-Classics/dp/1590171993?crid=1A7JLQ8WDW4J6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TaQBlDPLs5YoeNcJhBgXHkWYWmIEDc0Xn49DkhbB99aubWdQjnPrZAwmI6AdKuFJVDs97YxdYBoSCoSghQOM8gAE1DTavnrIlhkyuQhsc4kESMduiiPJ5LHCRj6XsAQf8Zn3Qjnf2YbeCG860kk1V7H8YGHZphybxMJPIuon_HooSdJIjzXNkVCviGLiiADkkMsy4T3e0CCcO_R3e3wujg3oGGV8vfhDfxSYT5rP5mo.qgmyjVR-gU3zi8bxMQXQHaVJCDF14pEezdYgvGNkDdA&dib_tag=se&keywords=%22Stoner%22+by+John+Williams&qid=1780496239&sprefix=stoner+by+john+williams%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll2&tag=talksshop060426amazon3-20&linkId=9852a2f1d457ec0aeb418c6f93977eab&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl "Age of Vice" by Deepti Kapoor - https://www.amazon.com/Age-Vice-Novel-Deepti-Kapoor/dp/0593328795?&linkCode=ll2&tag=talksshop060426amazon4-20&linkId=16979165124f69a743fb26e491de07df&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Tamara Shopsin 5 Year Diary - https://www.amazon.com/5-Year-Diary-Tamara-Shopsin/dp/0977648133?&linkCode=ll2&tag=talksshop060426amazon5-20&linkId=17804fa8b5606442fa7139d566eec5a5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Pilot G2 Pen .07 - https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Retractable-Premium-Roller-31020/dp/B001GAOTSW?th=1&linkCode=ll2&tag=talksshop060426amazon6-20&linkId=7de2bfd3d1b9d8aff5bd06a45e753c02&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl This episode is sponsored by Frontgate (https://forbes.pub/4wZgBaV) Use code FORBES15 for an additional 15% off your outdoor furniture sets. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2026/06/1/forbes-talks-shop-patton-oswalt #PattonOswalt #ForbesTalksShop #Comedy #Ratatouille #StandupComedy #CreativeProcess #Movies #PhysicalMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Nyjah Huston On Injury, Recovery And Chasing Another Olympic Run

Nyjah Huston didn’t become one of skateboarding’s most recognizable names by playing it safe. He did it by getting back on the board. In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop, hosted by Kim Peiffer, the Olympic skateboarder opens up about the discipline, risk and recovery behind a career spent pushing the limits of street skating—from skating backyard obstacles as a kid to filming at iconic spots in New York, Los Angeles and beyond. Huston shares how he bounced back after fracturing his skull and eye socket, why he still feels drawn to dangerous street spots and what motivates him as he looks toward qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He also breaks down the gear he travels with, why trucks are one of the most important parts of his setup and how he can go through a board a day while skating hard in the streets. The conversation also gets into Huston’s Rastafari upbringing, his simple approach to life, the role nature and movement play in keeping him grounded and the inspiration behind his new aluminum-free deodorant brand, Out There. Shop Nyjah's essentials: Therabody Theragun PRO Plus - https://forbes.pub/TherabodyTheragunP... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0E0SlM4VXhoejZKa2xuOVgweDdTRHZtS25kZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttM1VUU0xVaXFiTGxMUGxiN0dSUVVORUNya20yZDhNNGs1Q3Z1azhsdEtlZkNxcTNfQW1rMklidThKRUFVWWVaVS00Y0d6M3UyY25qX0J2dVEwcWZPVVJ4ak9MeXF0bkY2VmNnOXJHc1E4TGJqQUVuWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fforbes.pub%2FTherabodyTheragunPROPlus&v=hz1UWXVmo1I] Hyperice Normatec 3 - https://forbes.pub/HypericeNormatec3 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFFKVnFCRVVncFV5VjI4cVFSd2g5SVFTX1JHQXxBQ3Jtc0trckpxeS1PSllySmdqdXh5OWJ6NkJxZGZhdDI4b3BGbjVGUllpUGFnYV8wd2Q4WTFWbUpVdl9PdWlwZ21zNnhHczVySG5wU3RSdnJTTXVLNU5jS1JkcHRKVDBFMl9ZLTh4U0hMQ0hhLWtITGdfZXl5bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fforbes.pub%2FHypericeNormatec3&v=hz1UWXVmo1I] Roku Streaming Stick 4K - https://forbes.pub/RokuStreamingStick4K [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG5HdFZiWXREdjdTREw3OWZmLU1SRmR4U1ZSd3xBQ3Jtc0tsc2F6ZlE2Nzl1dDJFZjkyTGNaYmRsWXhDMktzbTU4VERmRHo4TnViOGZhSm0zbkdNQzd0WGVRMWFMQXl1c3FVd3Nadm5ENkR5MGxPQlp3ZXdzX2k5Y0RNZnpoWDktT3dwM3Q4V3l3dnZJT3JWSmZLSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fforbes.pub%2FRokuStreamingStick4K&v=hz1UWXVmo1I] Symbiotics Colostrum Vegetable Capsules - https://forbes.pub/SymbioticsColostru... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHQ1S25MV1dsV28yR1ZNM0M5RXA0X3l3Q0tTUXxBQ3Jtc0ttbTRCR0k4clVqMjhSOW9sSWVEeDVHdGVTa3pBRWpCNGR1NGhoNHNwdjU3MDF2c2xiZ1BvNWVaTEJyLXFPVHBXUXBHZU5QNDdxOV9LMlB2amp4eG1BLUR6T0hmVUFEbEoyMDRCeXFHLWJxeWRMRXhTWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fforbes.pub%2FSymbioticsColostrumVegetableCapsules&v=hz1UWXVmo1I] AirPods 4 - https://forbes.pub/AirPods4 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1N4dmljQzRBQXJWdWhhZlNybVdMeDJ6Y21jZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuUWMza1pDUnphN1FsX2hQdE91RU5LQ0h5bTJUM05nNFZtaU9IUzg0emZ1aGc3dnNLRXNkSlZTMkp4Zm84VHRqWXZMWER2ek1xTTBTODhTamtHTF9ibW5Ua3ZJQ0IyY0hyaW5Ib0FyZXA1RXZwZXdPZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fforbes.pub%2FAirPods4&v=hz1UWXVmo1I] Shop mattress deals from our sponsor, Helix: https://forbes.pub/Helix [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVd4QThYeEtPRVJDQVM1dDUtbHpUUHZnaWZkUXxBQ3Jtc0tsaGFrY3Z0ZFVielNfN3NYUDF6SjFKMHdhQjltSklLTHdfckRKRHhaMk93Y0xHQ0Q5dnJGZkNablZmZXI2V2RLTTNWLUhfR0JHTkJ2UlhBTlZmQTJMdEpCZDYwRDM3VDhNak9EVzRQVllLT3Ryb2Fscw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fforbes.pub%2FHelix&v=hz1UWXVmo1I] Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2026/05/27/forbes-talks-shop-nyjah-huston #Forbes #ForbesTalksShop #NyjahHuston #Skateboarding #Olympics #LA2028 #StreetSkating #OutThere #DisorderSkateboards #Nike #AthleteRecovery #SkateCulture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How Caleb Simpson Built A Viral Career By Asking One Question

Caleb Simpson didn’t build his massive social media following by trying to sell people a fantasy apartment. He built that audience by having the courage—and vision—to ask strangers to simply open the door. In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop hosted by Spencer Dukoff, the creator behind viral home-tour interviews opens up about how one simple question (“Can I see your apartment?”) turned into a career built on curiosity, connection and trust. He also shares why people are so fascinated by the way strangers live, what he’s learned from stepping inside homes around the world and how rejection—not to mention walking, lighting candles and a fully charged cell phone—all became part of his creative process. Shop mattress deals from our sponsor, Helix: https://forbes.pub/Helix #Forbes #ForbesTalksShop #CalebSimpson #ApartmentTours #CreatorEconomy #ViralCreator #NewYorkCity #HomeTours #ContentCreator #SocialMediaCreators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]