Closing Time Episode 100: The Bell Tower Realtor with Ann Rasmussen

Closing Time Episode 100: The Bell Tower Realtor with Ann Rasmussen

Ann Rasmussen started her real estate career in 2008, when nothing came easy. But you know what they say: nothing in this world can take the place of persistence, and she persisted long enough to start her own company, selling homes in one of the most expensive markets in the country. Listen as Ann joins Nick to talk real estate, the Santa Barbara to Scottsdale connection, attending Arizona State University, and more!

Closing Time Episode 99: Cars to Condos with Derek Tschilar

How do you sell $10 million in your first year in real estate, without any family connections or leads handed to you? Derek Tschilar tells us how! Join Derek & Nick for a deep dive on Derek's journey from car sales to residential real estate - and how he made it without relying on a team to hand him leads.

Closing Time Episode 98: Electric Sanctuary with Luka Cooley & Sheldon Angelov

The last time we heard from Luka Cooley, we heard he was planning to start a collective for local music talent in Scottsdale. Well, he did just that with his partner Sheldon Angelov, and they re-join Nick to share the journey so far!

Closing Time Episode 97: Build It and They Will Come with Mathew Avrhami

The Phoenix metro leads the nation in build-to-rent housing. But why? Local developer and investor Mathew Avrhami joins Nick to talk about the economics of building real estate in 2026, growing up in AZ, Arizona State campus life, and much more!

Closing Time Episode 96: Hoops to Houses with Brandon Schneider

Brandon Schneider and Nick El-Tawil both hustled their way into the real estate business, and both have a love for the game of basketball. Listen as they discuss building their teams, training agents, generating leads, lessons from basketball that apply to real estate, and much more.