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Success Behind The Numbers

Success Behind The Numbers

By: Richard Amato
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Explore the strategies, challenges, and stories behind New York’s most successful business leaders in Success Behind the Numbers. Hosted by Rich Amato, the Operating Principal of 7 Keller Williams market centers with over 2,000 agents, this podcast brings you candid conversations with real estate agents, team leaders, KW leadership, and a variety of business owners. Discover what it takes to build and sustain high-performing teams, scale businesses, and make a lasting impact. Whether you're in real estate or any field where growth matters, join us for insights that reveal the success behind the numbers.

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  • The Expansion Mindset: How Top Agents Think Beyond Their Local Market #66
    Apr 2 2026

    In Episode 66 of Success Behind The Numbers, we sit down with Reginald Louissaint, international real estate salesperson with Keller Williams France Efficience and Keller Williams New York City, whose global perspective and cross-border expertise have helped clients navigate real estate opportunities across multiple countries. 🎙️🌍

    Originally from New York, Reginald expanded his career internationally, earning a Master’s Degree in European Real Estate and building a business that spans both the U.S. and Europe. From France to Spain, Malaysia to Portugal, he has guided buyers through the complexities of purchasing property abroad, developing a deep understanding of how different markets operate and what it takes to succeed within them.

    In this episode, Reginald shares how he built a truly international real estate career, the key differences between U.S. and European markets, and why adaptability, education, and cultural awareness are essential when working across borders. His experience highlights how thinking beyond one market can open doors to new opportunities, both for agents and the clients they serve.

    If you’ve ever considered expanding your business internationally or want to better understand how global real estate works, this episode offers a unique perspective from someone actively operating in multiple markets.

    Timestamps:
    0:00 – Meet Reginald Louissaint
    1:55 – From New York to International Real Estate
    5:10 – Earning a Master’s in European Real Estate
    8:45 – Understanding Global Market Differences
    12:30 – Working With Buyers Across Multiple Countries
    17:20 – Challenges of Cross-Border Transactions
    21:50 – Expanding Your Business Internationally
    27:10 – What Reginald Would Tell His Younger Self

    Follow Rich:
    📲 Instagram: @richamato_kwcore
    📧 Facebook: Richard Amato Keller Williams Core

    Follow Reginald Louissaint:
    📲 Instagram: @nyc_france_realestate
    📧 Facebook: Reginald Louissaint
    🌐 Website: www.connecteurproperties.com

    #SuccessBehindTheNumbers #RichAmato #GlobalRealEstate #InternationalAgent #KWFrance #KWNYC #CrossBorderBusiness #RealEstateGrowth #GlobalMarkets #AgentExpansion

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    53 mins
  • Behind the Scenes of High-Level Real Estate Success #65
    Mar 24 2026

    In Episode 65 of Success Behind The Numbers, we step inside KW Core, one of the most dynamic real estate environments, to explore what actually goes into building top-producing agents. 🎙️🏆

    This conversation brings together multiple perspectives from within the KW Core family, offering a rare look at the culture, standards, and expectations that shape consistent success in real estate. From early-stage growth to long-term scalability, the discussion highlights what separates top producers who continuously perform at a high level from the rest.

    In this episode, we break down the role of accountability, leadership, and environment in agent development at KW Core. You’ll hear how the right systems, support, and mindset can accelerate growth, why proximity to the right people matters more than most realize, and how top producers are built through discipline, not luck.

    If you’re looking to understand what it really takes to grow in real estate and surround yourself with the right structure to succeed, this episode offers a clear and honest look inside KW Core and how its agents continue to produce results at a high level.

    Timestamps:
    0:00 – Intro: Inside KW Core
    2:15 – What Separates Top Producers
    5:40 – The Role of Environment in Agent Growth
    9:10 – Systems, Structure, and Daily Discipline
    13:25 – Leadership and Accountability at KW Core
    17:50 – Building Consistency in a Competitive Market
    22:30 – Lessons From High-Level Collaboration
    27:10 – Final Takeaways on Growth and Longevity

    Follow Rich:
    📲 Instagram: @richamato_kwcore
    📧 Facebook: Richard Amato Keller Williams Core

    Follow KW Core:
    📲 Instagram: @kwcore_
    📧 Facebook: KW CORE

    #SuccessBehindTheNumbers #KWCore #TopProducers #RealEstateGrowth #AgentDevelopment #RealEstateLeadership #HighPerformance #RealEstateSystems #GrowthStrategy

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Behind the Closing Table: What Really Happens Between Contract and Closing #64
    Mar 18 2026

    In Episode 64 of Success Behind The Numbers, we sit down with Lester Lin, Co-Owner of Liberty Land Abstract Title, whose entrepreneurial mindset and long-term approach to business have helped him build a respected title company serving the real estate community. 🎙️📑

    Born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, Lester grew up in an immigrant family that understood the value of perseverance and hard work. After studying business at Queens College, he entered the real estate industry from the title side and eventually helped build Liberty Land Abstract Title alongside his brother. Over the years, he has developed a deep understanding of the closing process and the role that trust, communication, and preparation play in successful real estate transactions.

    In this episode, Lester shares how his early experiences shaped his perspective on business, why relationships are the foundation of long-term growth, and how operating behind the scenes in real estate gives him a unique vantage point on what makes transactions work smoothly. From navigating complex deals to supporting agents and clients through the closing process, his insights highlight the discipline and collaboration required to build a lasting business.

    If you want to better understand the closing side of real estate and how strong partnerships drive successful transactions, this episode offers insight from someone who operates at the center of it all, helping deals reach the finish line every day.

    Timestamps:
    0:00 – Intro: Meet Lester Lin
    2:10 – Growing Up in Elmhurst, Queens
    5:00 – Studying Business at Queens College
    7:45 – Entering the Real Estate Industry
    10:30 – Building Liberty Land Title
    14:20 – The Importance of Relationships in Closings
    18:10 – Supporting Agents Through Complex Transactions
    21:30 – Relationships in the Real Estate Ecosystem
    27:40 – What Lester Would Tell His Younger Self

    Follow Rich:
    📲 Instagram: @richamato_kwcore
    📧 Facebook: Richard Amato Keller Williams Core

    Follow Liberty Land Title:
    📲 Instagram: @libertylandabstract
    📧 Facebook: Liberty Land Abstract, Inc.
    🌐 Website: www.llabstract.com

    #SuccessBehindTheNumbers #RichAmato #LibertyLandTitle #TitleIndustry #RealEstateClosings #BusinessBuilder #RealEstatePartnerships #NYCRealEstate #BehindTheClosing

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    53 mins
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