From Ballet Dancer to Top NYC Real Estate Agent with Frances Katzen

Building a Brokerage Career Across Continents with Daniella Schlisser

On this episode of Becoming Brokerage, Joseph sits down with top Brown Harris Stevens broker Daniella Schlisser to explore her unconventional path to becoming one of New York City's leading luxury residential agents. From living in New York City, Vienna, and Paris to working in fashion and assistant journalism, Daniella shares how her global experiences shaped her approach to real estate, client relationships, and luxury sales. She and Joseph discuss the value of adaptability, storytelling, and personal branding in building a standout brokerage career. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe to Becoming Brokerage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becoming-brokerage/id1842177053 Host: Joseph Ulam https://www.bhsusa.com/agents/joseph-ulam Guest: Daniella Schlisser https://www.bhsusa.com/agents/daniella-g-schlisser Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

From Ballet Dancer to Top NYC Real Estate Agent with Frances Katzen

In this episode of Becoming Brokerage, Joseph Ulam speaks with Frances Katzen about her journey from professional ballet dancer to founder of The Katzen Team at Douglas Elliman. She dives into the mindset, discipline, and strategy behind her remarkable rise in the NYC real estate world. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe to Becoming Brokerage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becoming-brokerage/id1842177053 Connect with Joseph Ulam: https://www.bhsusa.com/agents/joseph-ulam Guest: Frances Katzen Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

Reinvention, Resilience, and Real Estate with Malcolm Louis Adams

In this episode of Becoming Brokerage, Joseph Ulam sits down with Compass agent Malcolm Louis Adams for a powerful conversation about reinvention, resilience, and leadership. Before building his career in real estate, Malcolm served as a decorated U.S. Marine combat veteran and later ran a successful garment manufacturing company in New York's Garment District. He shares how the discipline, grit, and strategic mindset forged in the military—and sharpened in business—have shaped his approach to brokerage, client service, and navigating high-stakes negotiations. This episode explores what it truly means to evolve professionally while carrying forward the lessons of past chapters into lasting success. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becoming-brokerage/id1842177053 Connect with Joseph Ulam: https://www.bhsusa.com/agents/joseph-ulam Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

From Hollywood to High Rises with Mike Lubin

In the latest episode of Becoming Brokerage, Joseph Ulam interviews Brown Harris Stevens' power broker Mike Lubin about his former career as a Hollywood Talent Agent. Mike discusses his beginnings working in the mailroom at William Morris and how it led to his breakthrough working with talent on films such as Pulp Fiction. Ever wonder what Hollywood is like behind the scenes? Tune in to hear Mike's unique perspective, and what drove him to make the move from Hollywood to Manhattan, and ultimately become a Real Estate Agent. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe to Becoming Brokerage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becoming-brokerage/id1842177053 Connect with Joseph Ulam: https://www.bhsusa.com/agents/joseph-ulam Guest: Mike Lubin Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

Beyond Sixteen Candles with Haviland Morris

Becoming Brokerage follows host Joseph Ulam as he sits down with real estate professionals who've taken unexpected paths into the industry. From unique past careers to bold career pivots, each conversation uncovers how these individuals navigated their journeys and found success in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of real estate. On the premiere episode of Becoming Brokerage, host Joseph Ulam sits down with special guest and Brown Harris Steven's agent, Haviland Morris as they discuss her extensive Hollywood career. Starring in such hits as Sixteen Candles and the Home Alone franchise, Haviland shares how her acting experiences have helped her become a top NYC real estate agent. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe to Becoming Brokerage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becoming-brokerage/id1842177053 Connect with Joseph Ulam: https://www.bhsusa.com/agents/joseph-ulam Guest: Haviland Morris Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/