Real Takk Podcast
Takk Yamaguchi of Real Takk Inc.
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Hosted by Takk Yamaguchi, the Founding Agent of Compass. (formally known as Urban Compass). This channel discusses all things real estate tech, national markets, brokerage, management, & operations with some of the best & brightest minds in the industry. Follow Takk at @takkyamaguchi on Twitter & IG, Takk Yamaguchi on Youtube, and his website www.thetakkteam.com
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Episode 135: Brandon Polakoff, Principal and Head of NYC Investment Sales of Avison Young
Very excited to have Brandon Polakoff, Principal and Head of NYC Investment Sales at Avison Young, join us on this episode of the Real Takk Pod. Based in the firm’s New York City office, Brandon…
Episode 134: Gabe Phillips, Founder & CEO of Catalyst Power
I’m excited to bring Gabe Phillips onto The Real Takk Podcast. Gabe is the founder and CEO of Catalyst Power, a New York-based integrated energy company that’s helping mid-market commercial and…
Episode 133: Ann Korchak, Board President of SPONY, the Small Property Owners of New York
I am thrilled to have Ann Korchak, the Board President of the Small Property Owners of New York, or SPONY. What exactly is SPONY? They are a non-profit, all-volunteer advocacy and education…
Episode 132: 2026 First Solo Pod on Rezoning & Real Estate Players in the Epstein Files
In this solo episode of The Real Takk Podcast, I unpack the complexities of NYC rezoning and spotlight the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, approved in August 2025. After decades of outdated zoning, it…
Episode 131: Year-End Wrap-Up & Prediction Pod with Frank Giordano of Charney Co.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to The Real Takk Podcast, where we dive deep into the high-stakes world of NYC real estate, the stories behind the deals, and the lives of the power players making…
Episode 130: Esther Patten of Compass NYC, The End of Year Wrap up Pod & 2026 Real Estate Prediction Podcast
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to The Real Takk Podcast, where we dive deep into the high-stakes world of NYC real estate, the stories behind the deals, and the lives of the power players making…
Episode 129: Elkin Serna of Compass NYC, The End of Year Wrap up Pod & 2026 Real Estate Prediction Podcast
We're back with an annual tradition of wrapping up the good & the bad of real estate in 2025, and the prediction pod of 2026. I am here with my good friend Elkin Serna, Elkin is voted the “Best…
Episode 128: Rachel Hausman Masse of Compass Boise, Idaho, The 5 Mile Lifestyle & 3rd Generation Real Estate Power Agent
I’m absolutely thrilled to introduce a powerhouse who's not just reshaping the Boise, Idaho market but inspiring a whole generation of agents with her blend of grit, heart, and unyielding…
Episode 127: Chris Okada of Okada & Co. NYC Commercial Real Estate 2025, Mamdani, & Growing Your Team & Business
Very excited to bring back Chris Okada of Okada & Co., this time in person, since he last joined us back during the depths of COVID back in the summer of 2020. Chris is the founder & owner…
Episode 126: Compass Acquisition of Anywhere RE & Fare Act Results
Join me on a quick episode to discuss the results of the NYC Fare Act, government intervention in NYC real estate, and my thoughts on Compass's acquisition of Corcoran & Anywhere Real Estate.
Episode 125: Tanya Delahoz, Founding Agent of Compass Breckenridge, Colorado
Pleased to bring on Tanya Delahoz, one of our founding agents of our Breckenridge, Colorado market in Summit County. Hailing from New Jersey, Tanya grew up as a competitive ski racer throughout…
Episode 124: Lauren Mitrick Wood, Compass Chicago Founder, Coaching, and Business Owner
I welcome Lauren Mitrick Wood from Compass Chicago for the second time on the Real Takk Pod. Lauren & I first met at the LA Compass national conference about 7 years ago. Since then, she's…
Episode 123: Cheryl Foote, The Master of Steamboat Springs Real Estate, Land, Water, Houses & More!
Pleased to bring on Cheryl Foote, our founding agent from our Steamboat, Colorado market, on the Real Takk Pod. Born & raised in Minnesota, Cheryl attended Regis College in Denver, which brought…
Episode 122: Jessica Northrop, Founding Agent of the Denver, Colorado Office
Pleased to have back on, the absolute GOAT of our channel, Jessica Northrop of Compass Denver. This is her third time back on the channel since we've launched, so it's great to catch up with her in…
Episode 121: Kenny Burgos, CEO of the NY Apartment Association, on Rent Control, NY Politics, & Multi Family Building Sales
Pleased to have Kenny Burgos, the Chief Executive Officer of the New York Apartment Association (NYAA), on this episode. NYAA owns & manages nearly 1M affordable housing units in the NYC…
Episode 120: Stacey Froelich, The Champion of the Upper East, NYC Mom, and Early Compass Believer
Pleased to have industry insider, colleague & friend Stacey Froelich on The Real Takk Pod. Stacey grew up in New York and moved back to Manhattan after graduating from the University of Florida…
Episode 119: Naader Khan, Compass Senior Lead Product Manager, Artist, & Real Estate Visionary
Pleased to have one of my favorite staff members at Compass, a long-time veteran with nearly a decade of experience dedicated to building the future of real estate and our tech stack at Compass.…
Episode 118: Sarah Patton, Co-Head of Compass New Development New York City
I am pleased to have Sarah Patton on this episode of the Real Takk Podcast. Sarah co-heads our new development team with our previous guest, Dan Parker. Most recently, Sarah has been working closely…
Episode 117: Unveiling the Mind of Nico Moinian, Partner of Fortuna Realty Group
Join us for an insightful episode with Nico Moinian, a true connoisseur of New York City real estate. Nico, a Partner at Fortuna Realty Group, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the…
Episode 116: Tony Sargent of Compass NYC, 2024 Reflections & 2025 Market Winners, Losers, & The Prediction Pod
I am pleased to have Tony on the wrap-up & prediction pod for 2024 and 2025. Tony & I met at Compass several years ago, and I’ve come to know him as a smart, thoughtful, and opinionated real…
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Real Takk Podcast has published 135 episodes since September 2019, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
Real Takk Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 47m.
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