Ryan Serhant, a successful real estate broker, has built a media empire and training business alongside his brokerage firm. His approach combines entertainment, education, and real estate sales in a powerful business model.

Key Points:

  • Netflix Show as Marketing Vehicle:

    • Uses "Owning Manhattan" on Netflix to promote his real estate agency
    • Show acts as an 8-hour infomercial for his brokerage and agents
    • Achieves "content market fit" by creating entertaining content that markets his business
  • Training Business: Sell It:

    • Sell It.com offers courses and one-on-one training for real estate agents
    • Rumored to generate $30-40 million in annual revenue
    • Builds a legitimate media empire of courses
  • Integrated Business Model:

    • Combines real estate brokerage, media production, and professional training
    • Uses media presence to drive real estate sales and course enrollment
    • Achieves negative customer acquisition cost through entertainment content
  • Personal Brand Development:

    • Leverages TV appearances and personality to build trust and recognition
    • Transitions from reality TV participant to having his own show
    • Maintains hands-on involvement in high-value real estate deals
  • Kardashian-inspired Strategy:

    • Applies celebrity marketing model to high-ticket real estate industry
    • Uses media exposure to promote and grow multiple revenue streams
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Shaan Puri

Host of MFM

Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.

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