Organizing Life's Daily Demands

Making Smarter Real Estate Decisions with Brian Dusseau

Organizing Life's Daily Demands with Peter Gordon, Episode 66 In this episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter Gordon speaks with Brian Dusseau, a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson at Compass. Brian is a skilled negotiator with a knack for spotting trends and value. Brian saw the potential of Long Island City real estate back in the late 90’s and purchased there in 1996. Active in the city market since 2002, Brian has consistently exceeded his clients’ expectations – whether buying, selling, investing, or leasing – by combining his market knowledge and expertise with VIP-level customer service. Brian has lived and worked in Manhattan and LIC for over 20 years. Having owned several apartments and a home in Orange County, NY, he understands the diverse marketplace and has a keen eye for value. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Brian’s path into real estate after the 2000 crash, including founding Click Radio, an early digital music database that invented thumbs up/down and skip features * Early career in real estate, showing over 1,000 rental units in 2002 while unknowingly working on a fractured foot * Queens’ appeal: relative affordability, central access to Manhattan/Brooklyn/Long Island, a more relaxed feel, and exceptional diversity * Brian notes market misunderstandings center on local nuances: some areas (e.g., Wall Street, Murray Hill) may offer bargains, while others face low inventory or bidding wars * The value of a professional who listens first, builds trust, and advises clients when to pursue deals, pay above ask, or wait * Brian gives examples of “private exclusives” to test pricing and build demand, including a Sunnyside co-op that drew five offers and sold $100K over ask Learn more about Brian Dusseau: * Connect with Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-dusseau-7674476/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-dusseau-7674476/] * Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_nyc_broker/ [https://www.instagram.com/my_nyc_broker/] * Know more about Brian and his listings: https://www.compass.com/agents/brian-dusseau/ [https://www.compass.com/agents/brian-dusseau/] * Email Brian: brian.dusseau@compass.com [brian.dusseau@compass.com] * Call Brian: 917-596-3139 *********************************** Peter Gordon, Founder and President of New York Financial Organizers, is a Daily Money Manager. New York Financial Organizers helps people handle their bills, insurance claims, and all the other non-investment aspects of their finances. In each episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter interviews people he trusts, values, and often works with, who have a general interest in geriatric services or anything that's applicable to organizing life's daily demands. Subscribe to the Organizing Life's Daily Demands podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990] Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon] Learn more about New York Financial Organizers: https://nyfo.nyc [https://nyfo.nyc]

Choosing the Right Senior Living Path with David Stamberg

Organizing Life's Daily Demands with Peter Gordon, Episode 65 In this episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter Gordon speaks with David Stamberg, Certified Placement and Referral specialist with Senior Care Authority of Northern and Central New Jersey. Senior Care Authority is an advocate for Elder Care. They offer no-cost placement services and will guide you through finding care options based on your loved one's needs. They also offer family coaching, Alzheimer's and Dementia placement services, stay-at-home care plans, and long-distance visitations. Tune in to the episode to hear about:  * How David Stamberg is helping families navigate senior living at Senior Care Authority  * David sharing his career change from wholesale footwear to elder care, opening his practice in January 2021   * How Senior Care Authority offers no-fee placement assistance model, touring and advocating with families while being paid by communities via referral fees, and how they assess needs, budgets, location, and lifestyle to shortlist options   * Outlines about independent living, assisted living, and memory care, including dementia-related supervision and safety  * David explains New Jersey Medicaid rules (10% Medicaid capacity and typical two-year private pay expectation), common family mistakes, and predatory lead sitesLearn more about David Stamberg:  * Visit Senior Care Authority’s - NJ website: www.seniorcareauthority.com/newjersey [http://www.seniorcareauthority.com/newjersey]  * Call Senior Care Authority - NJ: ( 201) 564-7997  * Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidstamberg/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidstamberg/]   * Email David: davids@seniorcareauthority.com [davids@seniorcareauthority.com]  * Follow Senior Care Authority - NJ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorCareNJOrangeRocklandNY [https://www.facebook.com/SeniorCareNJOrangeRocklandNY] *********************************** Peter Gordon, Founder and President of New York Financial Organizers, is a Daily Money Manager. New York Financial Organizers helps people handle their bills, insurance claims, and all the other non-investment aspects of their finances. In each episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter interviews people he trusts, values, and often works with, who have a general interest in geriatric services or anything that's applicable to organizing life's daily demands. Subscribe to the Organizing Life's Daily Demands podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990] Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon] Learn more about New York Financial Organizers: https://nyfo.nyc [https://nyfo.nyc]

Transforming Life’s Chaos into Legacy with Sonya Weisshappel

Organizing Life's Daily Demands with Peter Gordon, Episode 64 In this episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter Gordon speaks with Sonya Weisshappel, Founder and CEO of Seriatim Inc., a proud women-owned company. Since 1999, Seriatim has helped individuals, families, and businesses bring order to life’s biggest transitions through personalized, expert guidance made stronger by the Chaos Whispererᵀᴹ System, an expert-designed system that transforms the chaos of tangible assets into an organized, protected, and meaningful legacy. Tune in to the episode to hear about:  * The meaning of Seriatim’s name and logo and the connection to its mission of helping people from a mental breaking point to being whole and organized  * How Sonya aligns people’s intentions with their possessions to reduce clutter that can create physical and financial problems  * The Chaos Whispererᵀᴹ System, which focuses on planning, inventorying tangible assets, and consolidating information to help families and advisors   * Recommendations and advice on how to overcome fear and shame around overwhelm and discarding items Learn more about Sonya Weisshappel:  * Visit Seriatim Inc.’s website: http://www.seriatim.net [http://www.seriatim.net]  * Call Sonya: (212) 877-3267  * Book a time to speak with Sonya: https://calendly.com/harmony-seriatim/1-1-sonya-weisshappel [https://calendly.com/harmony-seriatim/1-1-sonya-weisshappel]  * Follow Seriatim Inc. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeriatimInc [https://www.facebook.com/SeriatimInc]  * Follow Seriatim Inc. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seriatim_inc [https://www.instagram.com/seriatim_inc]  * Follow Seriatim Inc. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seriatim.net [https://www.linkedin.com/company/seriatim.net]  * Subscribe to Seriatim Inc.’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Seriatim-Inc [https://www.youtube.com/@Seriatim-Inc] *********************************** Peter Gordon, Founder and President of New York Financial Organizers, is a Daily Money Manager. New York Financial Organizers helps people handle their bills, insurance claims, and all the other non-investment aspects of their finances. In each episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter interviews people he trusts, values, and often works with, who have a general interest in geriatric services or anything that's applicable to organizing life's daily demands. Subscribe to the Organizing Life's Daily Demands podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990] Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon] Learn more about New York Financial Organizers: https://nyfo.nyc [https://nyfo.nyc]

Coaching People Across the Career Lifecycle with Career Coach Kelly Joyce

Organizing Life's Daily Demands with Peter Gordon, Episode 63 In this episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter Gordon speaks with Kelley Joyce, career and business coach, and founder of The Truth at Work. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * How Kelley helps her clients clarify next career steps, manage job searches and transitions, and performance challenges * Kelley’s path from B2B tech public relations, rising to managing director to an MBA and eventually a coach * Common client issues across generations, emphasizes aligning values, boundaries, skills, and finances with career choices, * Corporate-to-solopreneur transitions via “bridge jobs” * How AI can improve job-search strategy, narrative, and systems Learn more about Kelley Joyce: * Connect with Kelley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleyjoycecareercoach [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleyjoycecareercoach] * Visit Kelley’s website: https://thetruthatwork.com [https://thetruthatwork.com] * Book a 45-minute Free Career Consult: http://www.thetruthatwork.com/consult [http://www.thetruthatwork.com/consult] * Email Kelley: kelley@thetruthatwork.com [kelley@thetruthatwork.com] * Check out Kelly’s "AI + Job Search" Group Coaching Program: https://thetruthatwork.com/career-accelerator-lab [https://thetruthatwork.com/career-accelerator-lab] *********************************** Peter Gordon, Founder and President of New York Financial Organizers, is a Daily Money Manager. New York Financial Organizers helps people handle their bills, insurance claims, and all the other non-investment aspects of their finances. In each episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter interviews people he trusts, values, and often works with, who have a general interest in geriatric services or anything that's applicable to organizing life's daily demands. Subscribe to the Organizing Life's Daily Demands podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990] Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon] Learn more about New York Financial Organizers: https://nyfo.nyc [https://nyfo.nyc]

Untangling the Ever-Changing Personal Insurance Market with Michael Blumenfeld

Organizing Life's Daily Demands with Peter Gordon, Episode 62 In this episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter Gordon speaks with Michael Blumenfeld, president of Mile Square Insurance, a local Hudson County insurance agency dedicated to bringing back the personal touch in insurance protection for families, condo associations, and small businesses. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Michael’s background in insurance, beginning in the late 1980s to founding his independent agency and growing it to nine employees serving about 3,000 customers with home, auto, and business coverage across multiple carriers. * Why policies should reflect individual risk tolerance * How insurance needs become more complex with age (more assets, classic cars, teen drivers) * Why umbrella policies protect assets in a litigious environment beyond typical auto liability limits * The importance of regularly reviewing policies * Common mistakes in insurance such as over-focusing on deductibles instead of coverage quality and adequate dwelling replacement limits * Consequences of inflation and post-disaster rebuilding cost spikes * Policy provisions that can provide additional funds after widespread calamities * Michael’s take on the recent homeowners insurance market * Mile Square’s review process * The role of agents/brokers in advocating for clients during claims issues Learn more about Michael Blumenfeld: * Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelblumenfeld [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelblumenfeld] * Visit Mile Square Insurance Agency’s website: https://www.milesquareinsurance.com [https://www.milesquareinsurance.com] * Email Michael: mike@msqia.com [mike@msqia.com] *********************************** Peter Gordon, Founder and President of New York Financial Organizers, is a Daily Money Manager. New York Financial Organizers helps people handle their bills, insurance claims, and all the other non-investment aspects of their finances. In each episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter interviews people he trusts, values, and often works with, who have a general interest in geriatric services or anything that's applicable to organizing life's daily demands. Subscribe to the Organizing Life's Daily Demands podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990] Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon] Learn more about New York Financial Organizers: https://nyfo.nyc [https://nyfo.nyc]