In this episode of The Real Deal with Asher Cohen, Asher sits down with Chris Prefontaine, CEO of Smart Real Estate Coach, multi-bestselling author, and host of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast — to unpack what’s ahead for real estate professionals entering 2026.

With uncertainty, optimism, and noise swirling in equal measure, Chris brings it back to what he knows best: creative real estate, strategic mindset, and the power of staying consistent in any market.

In this episode, Asher sits down with architect Nicholas Tsontakis of Dwell Boldly to unpack a question a lot of buyers, custom-home dreamers, and even agents have but don’t ask out loud: “How do I even engage an architect… and when do I actually need one?”

Asher sits down with Stuart Babcock, owner of Complete Pest Management. But this conversation isn’t just about termites, rodents, or scorpions, it’s about leadership, transparency, and building a business with integrity.

Stuart’s journey is anything but ordinary: from firefighter to high school teacher, to police officer, and now leading one of the most respected pest control companies in Arizona. His philosophy? Treat people the way you’d want your family treated. That approach has shaped every role he’s taken on and is at the core of his business today.

In this episode, Asher sits down with Mel Carr of Cloversy to talk about the realities of delegation, scaling, and smart business support.

📍 “You don’t have time to train. You think no one can do it better than you. And you’re buried in the weeds. That’s where we come in.”

On this special episode of the podcast, Asher Cohen, host of The Real Deal and one of Arizona’s top real estate advisors, joins Mike Grinberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Proofpoint Marketing, for a conversation that bridges two worlds: real estate and consulting.

In this episode, host Asher Cohen welcomes special guest Norman Blakey for a thought-provoking conversation on Trust Matters: Protecting Your Legacy. Norman Blakey, who graduated from Arizona State University, focuses on estate planning, estate and gift taxation, and trust wills.

In this episode recorded March, 7th 2022, Asher Cohen welcomes Gianluca Pascale, or "G," as he shares his journey from growing up in a family construction business to becoming a leader and innovator in the construction industry. G discusses the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, pivotal lessons learned, and his mission to create a more transparent and collaborative construction field.

In Episode 6 of The Real Deal Podcast, Asher Cohen sits down with Phil M. Jones, the mastermind behind the “Exactly What to Say” movement. This episode dives deep into the power of slowing down the process to accelerate positive outcomes in both personal and professional spheres.