Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

Bravo star, top LA realtor, and serial entrepreneur Reza Farahan sits down with Joe. Nine seasons of reality TV, coming out to a Middle Eastern family, learning the hustle from an immigrant father, the Persian rug game, why haters are a scoreboard, and how he stacks assets instead of flexing. Real talk on money, authenticity, and building real wealth.New episodes every week. Pour up.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Comedian. Netflix star. Former lawyer. Tehran Von Ghasri sits down with Joe for one of the funniest, most layered conversations of the season. Growing up Black and Iranian, walking away from law for comedy, the immigrant grind, bombing on stage and learning from it, what makes Chappelle and Kevin Hart great, real estate and house hacking, and why your network builds your net worth.New episodes every week. Pour up.Chapters:00:00:14 Welcome00:02:10 The Comedian's Grind and Work Ethic00:03:33 Growing Up Black and Iranian00:05:52 Walking Away From Law for Comedy00:09:00 Education as a Tool00:11:17 Soccer, Culture, and Family00:13:39 Two Cultures, One Table00:19:24 The Name Tehran and the Islamic Republic00:24:21 From Cairo to Bellflower, Rising From Poverty00:27:09 Throwing Parties and First Hustles00:30:06 Money Means Freedom00:31:36 Teaching His Kids the Grind00:35:35 Buying Comedians' Domains00:37:14 Knowing You're Great Before Anyone Else00:39:23 Public Speaking and Bombing on Stage00:44:00 Chris Rock, Tony Rock, and the Craft00:46:20 Authenticity and Self Worth00:50:08 Marriage, Partnership, and Entrepreneurship00:53:01 Running a Small Business Solo00:58:12 Imposter Syndrome and Self Worth01:00:05 Viral Moments01:13:31 Rapid Fire01:20:31 Rapid Fire Movie GameAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Most professionals try to blend in.Dr. Tyler Hales chose to stand out.In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Tyler Hales, a cosmetic dentist who redefined what leadership, branding, and confidence look like in an industry most people fear — and rarely trust.From the bow tie and mullet to a fast-growing national reputation, Tyler didn’t build his brand by copying dental marketing playbooks. He built it by leaning into identity, craftsmanship, faith, and discipline.This conversation dives into: • Why personal branding changed the trajectory of his career • The lesson his grandfather taught him: “If you want to be the best, look the best” • Why most professionals rent marketing instead of owning a brand • How confidence transforms business, leadership, and family life • The hidden artistry behind elite cosmetic dentistry • Why insurance quietly hurts both patients and practitioners • Walking away from partnerships to protect vision and values • Morning routines, faith, and building a life with intention • Legacy — not just success — as the real goalThis episode isn’t about teeth. It’s about belief, consistency, and becoming the person your future requires. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some businesses are built on hype.This one is built on trust.In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Ben Beeri, founder of Golden State Memorabilia, one of the largest distributors of authenticated sports memorabilia in the world.Ben didn’t follow a traditional path.What started as a childhood passion — collecting autographs and sports cards — turned into a full-scale business built on integrity, patience, and authenticity in one of the most fraudulent industries out there.This conversation dives into:• Turning a passion into a real, sustainable business• Why authenticity is everything in the memorabilia world• How fraud quietly erodes trust in niche markets• Carrying massive inventory without chasing hype• The emotional weight of tying identity to business success• Learning to separate who you are from what you build• Leadership, humility, and becoming the person behind the companyThis episode isn’t about collectibles.It’s about connection, integrity, and becoming whole while you build.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Most people think AI is about speed.Nimrod Vroman thinks it’s about structure, access, and truth.In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Nimrod Vroman, founder of Ark Empowerment and For Posterity, two platforms rethinking how humans interact with professional services and legacy in the age of AI.Nimrod spent nearly two decades as a corporate lawyer before walking away to build something radically different — while navigating war, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and risk all at once.This conversation goes deep into:• Why professional services are broken by design• How AI can deliver 80% of the work — and when humans must step in• The idea of paying for insight, not inefficiency• Democratizing access to legal, financial, and advisory expertise• Preserving legacy through storytelling and structured memory• Turning chaos, trauma, and disruption into long-term clarity• Why optimism is a competitive advantageThis isn’t a hype conversation about AI.It’s about rebuilding systems that were never designed for people in the first place.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy