Hope It Makes

by 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 ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Meridith Baer: The innovator of home staging

    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.

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

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

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    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.

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

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

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

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

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

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    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.

  • How To Win At Real Estate Plus Stephen Goes To Italy

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    How To Win At Real Estate Plus Stephen Goes To Italy

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