In this episode of Agent Brew Executive Sessions, host Eric Zollinger of RLTYco sits down with Kevelyn Guzman, Regional Vice President of Coldwell Banker Warburg, for a candid conversation about leadership, legacy, and what it takes to grow a New York City brokerage in a constantly shifting industry. Kevelyn started her career on Wall Street at a hedge fund before joining Warburg at 25 — and 19 years later, she has done virtually every role in the company. From boots on the ground to the executive office, she literally grew up in the business. In her two and a half years as Regional Vice President, she has reinvented the culture, recruited 38 agents in her first year, onboarded the firm's first three teams in its history (now up to 7), and helped lead the company through its acquisition by Coldwell Banker and most recently into the new CIH (Compass International Holdings) era. Kevelyn shares her perspective on the industry's biggest current challenge — cutting through the noise — and explains why she believes Warburg is stronger than ever as a boutique with global reach. She talks about the recent $60 million Hamptons deal closed by the Asset Advisory Team, the firm's expansion into Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, and the Hamptons, and her honest take on private exclusives, fair housing, and the future of the consumer experience. Off the clock, Kevelyn is a mom of two, a gardener, an Inman contributor, and a believer in the power of networking. Her advice to her younger self is one of the most original we've heard yet — and one we'll be turning into a clip you won't want to miss. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and introduction 01:00 19 years at Warburg and growing up in the business 02:30 Coldwell Banker, the CIH acquisition, and what's actually changing 04:00 The elevator pitch — global reach with boutique service 06:30 The biggest challenge: cutting through the noise 09:00 Favorite tech and why AI won't replace the human touch 12:00 From Wall Street to real estate — Kevelyn's origin story 14:00 The Asid Advisory Team's $60M Hamptons deal 16:30 Wins, transformational losses, and the power of walking away 21:00 The Gratitude Game: family, impact, integration, and expansion 33:00 Private exclusives, fair housing, and the consumer experience 40:00 Top 10 in NYC for seven years running 42:30 Advice to her younger self — don't let others set your valueFavorite quote: "Don't put your value on other people." #AgentBrew #ExecutiveSessions #ColdwellBankerWarburg #NYCRealEstate #Leadership #KevelynGuzman #CIH
