Episode 103: Mark McLaughlin, Chief Real Estate Strategist of Compass

Episode 103: Mark McLaughlin, Chief Real Estate Strategist of Compass

Pleased to have Compass Chief Real Estate Strategist Mark McLaughlin on the Real Takk Pod to discuss all things real estate at the operational end, his beginnings, the growth & sale of his previous brokerage firm Pacific Union, and of course, one of our favorite states & destination Jackson Hole Wyoming where Mark currently resides. Mark's resume is phenomenal, from initially buying condos in SF, to buying developing Pacific Union, the financial struggles through his divorce, his incredible growth of Pacific Union to become one of California's largest residential brokerages, to ultimately selling the company to Compass for an 8 figure price, to what he is doing now as one of our leaders at Compass.

Our topics include:

  1. What were the keys in going from 450 agents and 17 offices with 2B in sales volume, to 50 offices & 14B in sales volume with Pacific Union?
  2. Was an exit from Pacific Union always the goal? How did you take the initial approach from Compass? Why sell when things were going to sell for you out west?
  3. What are some of the biggest pitfalls you see an agent making in the post covid world of real estate? And for sellers & buyers?
  4. Lots of negative news about our stock price in the last year. What are your thoughts on Compass from an investor/stakeholder POV?
  5. What are your thoughts on the progression of our technology at Compass?

Please follow Mark's journey here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamclaughlin/

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Episode 134: Gabe Phillips, Founder & CEO of Catalyst Power

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 indust...

27 Mars 1h 8min

Episode 133: Ann Korchak, Board President of SPONY, the Small Property Owners of New York

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 organizati...

6 Mars 1h 26min

Episode 132: 2026 First Solo Pod on Rezoning & Real Estate Players in the Epstein Files

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 f...

20 Feb 34min

Episode 131: Year-End Wrap-Up & Prediction Pod with Frank Giordano of Charney Co.

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 i...

19 Dec 202553min

Episode 130: Esther Patten of Compass NYC, The End of Year Wrap up Pod & 2026 Real Estate Prediction Podcast

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 i...

12 Dec 202554min

Episode 129:  Elkin Serna of Compass NYC, The End of Year Wrap up Pod & 2026 Real Estate Prediction Podcast

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 Real...

5 Dec 202559min

Episode 128:  Rachel Hausman Masse of Compass Boise, Idaho, The 5 Mile Lifestyle & 3rd Generation Real Estate Power Agent

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 expertise.  ...

14 Nov 20251h 17min

Episode 127: Chris Okada of Okada & Co. NYC Commercial Real Estate 2025, Mamdani, & Growing Your Team & Business

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 of Okada ...

17 Okt 20251h 21min

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