Real Estate Unscripted

In this episode of Real Estate Unscripted™, Darryl Davis sits down with Rob Lyszczarz, President, CEO, and Co-Owner of RE/MAX Select Group, for a powerful conversation about leadership, growth, culture, and what it really takes to build a lasting real estate business. Rob shares how he went from writing mortgages as a college student to building one of the largest RE/MAX organizations in the country — growing from a single office in New Jersey to 65 offices across 11 states. But this conversation goes far beyond numbers. Rob dives into the mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and real-world philosophies that helped him navigate market crashes, industry disruption, recruiting, coaching, AI, private listings, and brokerage growth — while maintaining a strong culture built on service, relationships, and long-term thinking. Throughout the episode, Rob delivers nonstop “Robisms” — practical wisdom and perspective for brokers, team leaders, and agents alike. Topics include: How to grow during difficult markets Why relationships still outperform lead dependence The difference between knowing, understanding, and teaching the market Why great leaders ask better questions AI’s real impact on real estate Recruiting and culture-building strategies How to help sellers price homes correctly What separates thriving agents from struggling ones The power of mentorship and lifelong learning Whether you’re an independent agent, brokerage owner, or team leader, this episode is packed with insights you can apply immediately. 

In this episode of Real Estate Unscripted™, Darryl Davis sits down with Peter Morris and Kathy Viard, co-owners of Signature Premier Properties, for a candid and deeply personal conversation about leadership, growth, and what it really takes to build a brokerage that lasts.Founded in 2007 at the height of the housing crisis, Signature Premier didn’t start with a grand plan — it started with resilience, relationships, and a willingness to adapt. Today, the company has grown to over 1,800 agents across 23 offices on Long Island — all while maintaining a boutique, community-driven culture.Peter shares how his background in construction and navigating one of the toughest markets shaped the foundation of the business, while Kathy opens up about the influence of her mother and the belief that “people need to know you care” — a principle that now defines the company’s culture.Together, they reveal what most brokerages get wrong about growth, why culture is everything, and how their agents showed up for them in their most difficult moments.This isn’t a polished success story — it’s the real story behind building something that lasts.