Hope It Makes

About Hope It Makes

Welcome to "Hope It Makes," a real estate and lifestyle podcast that takes a closer look at the city of Los Angeles. Hosted by Jon Bronson, a 20+ year veteran of real estate sales at Westside Estate Agency with offices in Beverly Hills and Malibu, along with Stephen Shapiro, co-founder and chairman of Westside Estate Agency and acknowledged guru of the business as a 40+ year veteran, and Max Shapiro, Stephen's son, himself a 20 year veteran at Westside Estate Agency with a cult instagram following dedicated to his unique take on the LA restaurant scene. This podcast brings together their combined expertise to provide listeners with valuable insights into the LA real estate market, and the latest lifestyle trends. Whether you're a seasoned real estate professional, an aspiring homeowner, or simply interested in exploring the LA lifestyle, tune in to "Hope It Makes" for exciting conversations with a real estate focus, insightful interviews and an informed look at the exciting ever evolving cultural epicenter that is Los Angeles.

Publisher

Hope It Makes

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 May 2023

Latest episode

22 Aug 2023

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Aug 2023

   Meridith Baer: The innovator of home staging

   Max couldn't join us today because he was too busy showing houses but Stephen and Jon sit down with the delightful and inspiring Meridith Baer who discusses her journey from screenwriter to home stager.

2. 

   8 Aug 2023

   The guys discuss the latest headlines plus Max's favorite Sushi spot only has 7 seats

   We got through a lot of real estate news in this episode if you want to know what's going on in the world of LA real estate we got you covered. Plus a fun look at the history of Santa Monica, Max's favorite Sushi restaurant only has seven seats, and Jon rejects Stephen's pet peeve.

3. 

   1 Aug 2023

   Homeowners insurance companies are bailing on California, the history of Sherman Oaks and a review of Anajak Thai

   We're back from our hiatus and digging into some real estate headlines. Plus Max reviews Anajak Thai.

4. 

   1 Jul 2023

   Kurt Rappaport discusses his incredible real estate success and his latest venture: the Beverly Hills restaurant Funke

   Kurt Rappaport is the co-founder, along with Stephen Shapiro, of Westside Estate Agency. He's also a record-breaking private estate developer, and is the leading real estate agent in the country and the trusted advisor to a client list that includes Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Tom Ford, Larry Ellison, and many others.He's also a lot of fun and he sits in with the guys to discuss the current state of the market, the secrets of his success, and his latest turn as restauranteur with his new Beverly Hills no expense spared restaurant Funke.

5. 

   22 Jun 2023

   How To Win At Real Estate Plus Stephen Goes To Italy

   The guys discuss winning at real estate but mostly they discuss Stephens trip to Italy.

6. 

   5 Jun 2023

   An Interview with Dominick DiBartolomeo about his big new plans for The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills

   We have a short real estate section today because everyone just wanted to talk to "Dom" who shares big news about the future plans for his shop. Plus Jon is busted for getting free coffee from the Nespresso store.

7. 

   24 May 2023

   Max has an open house, the best Italian restaurants in the city, and Stephen has a pet peeve.

   Sit in with the guys as they discuss the current state of the market and Max talks about what it's like to hold an open house in the new TikTok era.

8. 

   22 May 2023

   The meaning of the expression "Hope it makes", The ULA Tax, and the History of Beverly Hills.

   Join us as the guys discuss the new ULA tax, take a look back at the history of Beverly Hills, and @maxshapiro reviews the former rat pack hangout La Dolce Vita which is under new ownership.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

13 ratings

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