JT Unfiltered

Jonathan Tager

JT Unfiltered is a straight-talk podcast on NYC real estate, family chaos, tennis battles, and city life in all its strange, hilarious, and brutally honest glory. Hosted by veteran New York broker Jonathan Tager, the show features weekly conversations with mortgage brokers, NYC locals, industry insiders, and the occasional wild card, mixed with solo takes on the market and everyday life. No fluff. No scripts. Just real talk, unfiltered. For business inquiries: jtager@corcoran.com

  1. May 21

    Why Everyone Is Talking About Padel | Marnie Perez Ochoa

    JT Unfiltered is introduced as a podcast about business, self-awareness, and tennis, featuring host Jonathan Tager. Marnie, a software engineer and tennis/padel player, shares her Mexican heritage, childhood, and family's tennis legacy. She discusses her love-hate relationship with tennis and her passion for paddle. The pronunciation debate between 'paddle' and 'padel' is addressed. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the world of paddle, ritzy paddle clubs, luxurious amenities, membership costs, the appeal of paddle, the paddle club experience, location and expansion, life in Brooklyn, the charm of Fort Greene, paddle club operations, building paddle facilities, the growth of paddle, the future of paddle, paddle and pickleball, the role of AI, TikTok and social media, and closing remarks. Takeaways Marnie's family has a rich tennis legacy, and she has a love-hate relationship with the sport.Marnie is passionate about paddle and aims to promote it as a popular sport in North America. Paddle clubs offer luxurious amenities and require membership invitations.Paddle is a growing sport with potential for expansion in the US. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to JT Unfiltered08:16 Marnie's Grandparents' Tennis Legacy18:02 Marnie's Love-Hate Relationship with Tennis23:22 Marnie's Passion for Padel28:52 Membership and Costs34:21 The Growth of Paddle50:19 TikTok and Social Media Business Inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com Marnie Perez Ochoa - Marnie.perezochoa@gmail.com

    55 min
  2. Apr 9

    The Business of Wealth, Real Estate & Tennis with Jack Somer

    The conversation begins with an introduction and the introduction of the guest. It then delves into the guest's journey into the insurance business, highlighting the early years and experiences. The discussion then shifts to the role of life insurance in estate planning, emphasizing the importance of long-term client relationships and the stability provided by residual income from insurance policies. The conversation covered a range of topics including tennis, recovery from injury, real estate, social prospecting, life insurance commissions, and the story behind a dog painting. The speakers shared insights on building relationships, managing money, and the challenges of the real estate industry. The conversation also delved into the process of negotiating and framing a painting, concluding with expressions of gratitude and anticipation for future interactions. Takeaways Long-term relationships with clients are key in the insurance businessResidual income from insurance policies provides stability and growth potential Tennis arguments are funBuilding relationships through social prospectingManaging money and life insurance commissionsThe story behind the dog painting Chapters 00:00 The Role of Life Insurance in Estate Planning28:11 Tennis Arguments and Drama33:19 Real Estate and Career Transition38:27 Life Insurance Commissions and Management44:48 The Story of the Dog Painting51:30 Conclusion and GratitudeFor Business Inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com Jack Somer - jacksomer1242@gmail.com

    52 min
  3. Mar 19

    Inside LA Real Estate: Gregg Silver’s Journey from Day One

    Jonathan Tager and Gregg Silver engage in a candid conversation covering real estate, business, and personal experiences. The discussion delves into life updates, dating in LA, career transitions, leadership roles, and the transition to a real estate broker. The conversation also explores the importance of security and safety at CityWalk and the pivotal moment that led to Gregg's decision to become a real estate broker. The conversation covers the transition from family business to real estate, entry into residential brokerage, growth and expansion of the real estate team, and personal insights and social media engagement. It provides insights into the speaker's journey, partnerships, and business growth, as well as personal reflections and engagement with social media. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to real estate, social media marketing, and the challenges and trends in the Los Angeles real estate market. Gregg Silver shares insights on lead generation, the impact of property taxes, and the rebuilding process after fires. He also discusses the impact of taxes on the real estate market and predicts the market trends for 2026. Takeaways Career transitions and personal experiencesLeadership and management in the entertainment industryImportance of security and safety in public spacesTransition to a real estate career Successful transition from family business to real estateStrategic partnerships and business expansionPersonal insights and social media engagement The power of social media, especially Facebook, in lead generationChallenges and trends in the Los Angeles real estate market Chapters 00:00 JT Unfiltered: Real Estate, Business, and Tennis08:58 Early Career and Leadership at Universal15:50 Security and Safety at CityWalk21:01 Transition to Real Estate Broker29:23 Entry into Residential Brokerage39:48 Growth and Expansion of Real Estate Team45:28 The Power of Facebook in Lead Generation52:03 Rebuilding and Real Estate Impact After Fires For business inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com

    1h 4m
  4. Mar 14

    From Montreal to New England: The Design Journey of Sheldon Tager

    The conversation covers the journey of becoming an interior designer, influenced by childhood experiences and early career challenges. It delves into the technical challenges of the podcast setup, the decision to pursue interior design, the educational background, and the early job experiences in the field. The conversation covers the journey of a designer, highlighting the importance of organization, the transition from non-design tasks to major design opportunities, and the experience of working with a wealthy client. It also explores the financial aspects of the project, the decision to move to California, and the transition from working at a design firm to starting an independent firm. The conversation delves into the journey of starting and growing a business, the challenges faced, and the importance of maintaining personal and professional integrity. It also explores the significance of client relationships, the impact of difficult clients, and the value of personal reflections and experiences. The themes of perseverance, hard work, and the pursuit of meaningful client relationships are central to the discussion. Takeaways Interior design career journeyInfluence of childhood experiences on career choice Organization is crucial for successStarting small can lead to big opportunities Starting a business requires taking risks and making tough decisions.Building a successful business takes time, perseverance, and hard work. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Technical Challenges08:00 Education and Career Beginnings14:58 Early Career and Job Experiences21:24 The Importance of Organization27:34 Financial Aspects of the Project36:34 Leaving the Design Firm42:41 Business Growth and Lean Times48:33 Favorite Clients and Projects For business inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com

    59 min

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About

JT Unfiltered is a straight-talk podcast on NYC real estate, family chaos, tennis battles, and city life in all its strange, hilarious, and brutally honest glory. Hosted by veteran New York broker Jonathan Tager, the show features weekly conversations with mortgage brokers, NYC locals, industry insiders, and the occasional wild card, mixed with solo takes on the market and everyday life. No fluff. No scripts. Just real talk, unfiltered. For business inquiries: jtager@corcoran.com