Book Talk: ‘The Dealmaker’
In this inspiring talk, real estate mogul MAURICIO UMANSKY reveals tips and strategies to find success at work and at home. Based on his new book The Dealmaker: How to Succeed in Business & Life Through Dedication, Determination & Disruption, Umansky outlines his fundamental principles of success, and emboldens audiences of all kinds to meet adversity head on.
Leading Through Industry Disruption
Founder and CEO of The Agency, a billion-dollar brokerage that has been redefining the real estate business for over a decade, MAURICIO UMANSKY has created a firm that Agency is noted by The Financial Times as one of America’s Fastest Growing Companies and has ranked among Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing private companies in the country for five consecutive years. Umansky shares his incomparable insights on disruptive innovation, leadership, and how to create an unparalleled company culture for maximum impact in your industry.
Mauricio Umansky is the Founder and CEO of The Agency, a billion-dollar brokerage that utilizes world-class technology and innovative marketing strategies to assist agents and their clients in achieving their real estate goals. Since its inception in 2011, the firm set out to create an industry-disrupting model that would redefine the business and foster a unique culture rooted in the core philosophy of collaboration. In its ten years, The Agency has done that and much more.
Mauricio has achieved nearly $4 billion in real estate sales and holds the distinction of selling the most homes in the country priced above $20M. He has represented some of the world’s most noteworthy properties, including the Playboy Mansion, the first house in L.A. to sell above the $100M mark, Walt Disney Estate, and residences owned by Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan, and Prince. Mauricio and The Agency also represent some of the world’s top developers and resort brands, including One&Only, Rosewood, and The Ritz-Carlton. Together with his team, Mauricio is noted as one of the highest producing agents by The Wall Street Journal’s REAL Trends annual list, and has been ranked #97 on Swanepoel’s 2022 Power200, a prestigious list of top real estate executives in the U.S.
With solid infrastructure and a renowned brand that is featured on international television shows including Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Agency has grown to over 50 corporately-owned and franchise offices and nearly 1,000 agents across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Poised for further expansion with like-minded partners in strategic markets, The Agency is noted by The Financial Times as one of America’s Fastest Growing Companies and has ranked among Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing private companies in the country for five consecutive years.
Mauricio is a proud member of The Young Presidents Organization (YPO), an influential and world-renowned business networking organization. His philanthropic work includes serving as a board member for Giveback Homes, an organization dedicated to building homes for families in need, and supports The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and the National Breast Cancer Association.