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/

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/

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/