Success Behind The Numbers

By: Richard Amato
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Sports, Strategy & Real Estate Sales: The Mindset of a Champion On and Off the Court #21
    Mar 19 2025

    In Episode 21 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Allan Zapadinsky, a real estate powerhouse who has mastered the art of reinvention. 🎙️🎾💎


    From being a tennis prodigy to dominating the jewelry sales industry to scaling a thriving real estate business across NYC & NJ, Allan’s journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and strategic relationship-building.


    Allan shares how his background in high-level sports shaped his work ethic, how he built a thriving rental business in NYC & NJ, and what it takes to negotiate and close deals in today’s fast-changing market. We also get into real estate trends, high-stakes negotiations, client psychology, and innovative marketing strategies.


    Timestamps:

    0:00 – Intro & Allan’s Journey from Moldova to NYC

    5:12 – From Tennis to Jewelry Sales to Real Estate

    10:25 – Mastering Negotiation: Lessons from Sales & Sports

    18:00 – The NYC Rental Boom & Allan’s 600+ Deals in One Year

    24:45 – Transitioning from Rentals to High-Stakes Real Estate Sales

    31:20 – Thriving in a Competitive Market: Strategy & Mindset

    38:10 – The Future of Real Estate: AI, Tech, and Relationship-Based Sales


    Follow Rich:

    📲 Instagram: @richamato_kwcore

    📧 Facebook: Richard Amato Keller Williams Core


    Follow Allan:

    📲 Instagram: @allanzapa & @bigkeyteam

    📧 Facebook: Big Key Team


    #TheSuccessBehindTheNumbers #RichAmato #AllanZapadinsky #BusinessReinvention #HighPerformanceMindset #RealEstateSuccess #LuxuryRealEstate #Entrepreneurship

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Building a Real Estate Empire with a Matchmaker Mindset #20
    Mar 12 2025

    In Episode 20 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Jennifer Nyx, a powerhouse in real estate who took an unconventional journey to becoming a top-producing agent. 🎙️💘

    From working as an executive secretary to owning a gym, diving into matchmaking, and even the diamond industry—Jennifer’s path is anything but ordinary. But it all led her to real estate success at a time when she least expected it.

    Jennifer shares how personal challenges, including navigating new construction and a devastating house fire, became the catalyst for her full-time leap into real estate. We dive into how she built a thriving business, the mindset shifts that helped her scale, and the strategies behind her rapid rise to becoming the #1 solo agent in her Keller Williams office.

    Timestamps:
    0:00 – Jennifer’s Journey from Secretary to Entrepreneur
    5:20 – Why Real Estate? The Unexpected Career Shift
    12:10 – The Fire That Changed Everything & The Path to Full-Time Real Estate
    20:45 – Scaling a Business Without Paid Leads
    30:40 – Why Relationships Matter More Than Lead Generation
    40:15 – Real Estate Investments: What’s Next for Jennifer in 2025

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

    Follow Jennifer:
    📲 Instagram: @jennifernyxrealtor
    📧 Facebook: Jennifer Nyx Realtor of Keller Williams Points North

    #TheSuccessBehindTheNumbers #RichAmato #CareerPivot #TopRealtor #RealEstateInvesting #BuildingARealEstateEmpire #CareerChange #RealEstateMatchMaker

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    46 mins
  • Mastering the Art of the Deal From the Courtroom to the Closing Table #19
    Mar 5 2025

    In Episode 18 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Frank Sparacino, an attorney-turned-real estate powerhouse who transformed his legal career into a thriving investment empire. 🎙️⚖️

    From growing up in Long Island to navigating law school, Frank shares his journey from the courtroom to closing deals. We dive into his transition from a corporate attorney to a real estate entrepreneur, the mindset shifts that shaped his career, and the investment strategies that built his wealth.

    If you’re looking to level up in business, real estate, or wealth-building, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways.

    Timestamps:
    0:00 – Intro & Frank’s Journey from Law to Real Estate
    6:10 – The Transition: From Corporate Attorney to Investor
    14:35 – How Legal Knowledge Gives You an Edge in Real Estate
    25:20 – The Power of Systems, Leverage & Wealth-Building
    38:45 – Expanding Beyond Long Island: National Real Estate Investments
    50:30 – 2025 Vision: Where Frank Sees the Market Going

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

    Follow Frank:
    📲 Instagram: @franksparacino
    📧 Facebook: Frank Sparacino

    #TheSuccessBehindTheNumbers #RichAmato #RealEstateInvesting #ScalingSuccess #BusinessLeadership #WealthBuilding #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship

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    55 mins

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