🚀 In this heartfelt episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger sits down with longtime friend and media icon Donna Drake — host of The Donna Drake Show. With over 18,000 interviews and 20 years on CBS, Donna shares her inspiring journey from selling her home to fund her dream TV show to becoming an award-winning talk show host airing in 25 countries and over 30 million homes. Together, Daniel and Donna explore the parallels between real estate and media — from storytelling and human connection to persistence, passion, and finding peace in purpose. This conversation is a masterclass in positivity, creativity, and legacy building.

🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

👤 Guest: 🏡 Donna Drake – TV Host, Producer & Creator of The Donna Drake Show

Donna Drake is the creator and host of The Donna Drake Show: Live It Up!, a nationally syndicated talk show celebrating inspiration, entertainment, and the power of positivity. As President of Drake Media Network, Inc., Donna has built a platform that showcases stories of hope, success, and resilience from celebrities, entrepreneurs, and everyday heroes alike. With her warm, engaging style and media expertise, she continues to inspire audiences across the country to “Live It Up!” in their own lives.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Donna Drake turned a dream into a 20-year national TV career

✔️ The business and creative parallels between real estate and media

✔️ Why human connection and storytelling drive all success

✔️ How technology reshaped independent media production

✔️ The importance of gratitude and peace in personal growth

🎵 Whether you’re a dreamer, creator, or entrepreneur, this episode reminds you that with courage, kindness, and consistency — anything is possible.

💼 Connect with Donna Drake:

🌐 Website → https://liveituptvshow.com/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/donnadraketv/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-drake-613a95/

🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:

🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17

💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger sits down with Skye B. Michiels, founder of With Heart Coaching and former Head of Agent Development at Compass. Skye shares his journey from high school history teacher to one of the most influential real estate coaches in the industry. He discusses the power of teaching, empathy, and authenticity in sales — and how his “Love Your Life, Love Your Business” philosophy helps agents thrive both professionally and personally.

🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

👤 Guest: 🏡 Skye B. Michiels – Founder of With Heart Coaching, Former Head of Agent Development at Compass

Skye B. Michiels is a coach, author, and founder of With Heart Coaching, where he helps entrepreneurs and real-estate professionals build thriving businesses while staying personally fulfilled. With over 20 years in real estate and former Head of Coaching at Compass, Skye integrates mindset, leadership, and business strategy to support high-performing professionals. His work began after a career shift from high school teaching to full-time real estate, and now he also leads The 6AMERS, a community focused on daily growth and success.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How teaching skills translate into real estate success

✔️ Why authenticity is the key to long-term business growth

✔️ How to balance ambition with wellness in real estate

✔️ The art of building client relationships that last for life

✔️ Skye’s “Love Your Business, Love Your Life” philosophy

🎵 Whether you’re a new agent or seasoned pro, this episode will inspire you to lead with purpose and build a business that truly fulfills you.

💼 Connect with Skye B. Michiels:

🌐 Website → https://www.withheartcoaching.com/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/skyemichiels

🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:

🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17

💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this inspiring episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger sits down with Kestas (Castus) Stonys, a top-producing agent with The Corcoran Group who has closed over $100 million in New York City real estate. From immigrating to the U.S. from Lithuania in 2001 to becoming a respected broker serving Brooklyn and Manhattan, Kestas shares the persistence, hustle, and client-first mindset that fueled his rise. Together, they explore how new agents can break into competitive markets, the real meaning of “effort,” and how to build lasting success in real estate through consistency, trust, and integrity.

🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger

👤 Guest: 🏡 Kestas Stonys – Licensed Real Estate Broker at The Corcoran Group | Brooklyn & Manhattan Specialist | StreetEasy Board of Advisors

Kestas Stonys is a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with The Corcoran Group in Brooklyn, New York. Originally from Lithuania, he moved to New York in 2001 and earned a degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College. Since entering real estate more than a decade ago, he has closed over $100 million in sales, specializing in Brooklyn and Manhattan properties. In 2025, he was named to the StreetEasy Agent Advisory Board, recognizing his influence among New York’s top agents.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Kestas transitioned from catering entrepreneur to full-time real estate broker

✔️ Why effort and consistency are the true keys to success in real estate

✔️ How to break into competitive luxury markets like Brooklyn and Manhattan

✔️ Tips for building long-term client relationships through communication and care

✔️ How to handle bidding wars and negotiations like a pro

🎵 Whether you’re a new agent or an established broker, this episode delivers actionable advice for sustainable success in real estate.

💼 Connect with Kestas Stonys:

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kestas_stonys

🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:

🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17

💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/