Episode 052: Sarah Saltzberg

Introduction:


 


Today we have with us the multidimensional and talented Sarah
Saltzberg, who given her prior (and to some extent still current)
career as a Broadway actress and screenwriter, brings to mind not
only Billy Joel and his classic songs “Miami 2017 (Seen the
Lights Go Out on Broadway)” and “Uptown Girl,” but also that of
the great Queen song “Bohemian Rhapsody,” as she is also the
co-founder of Harlem and Washington Heights based Bohemia Realty
Group. 


 


Episode Notes:


 


At 2:09, Sarah Saltzberg discusses Bohemia Realty Group’s agents
simultaneously building parallel careers in both real estate and
the arts, as well as how Bohemia promotes work-life balance,
self-care, and kindness to their agents. At 4:38, Sarah talks
about accidentally ending up in the real estate industry, and how
she went about raising money for a show that she was creating
while working as a waitress. At 8:18, Saltzberg dives into
education, as well as her growth as an actress through the
lessons learned via her real estate experiences. At 10:13, Sarah
shares how she and her partner Jon Goodell developed Bohemia’s
mission, and why the firm is all for sharing knowledge and
information. At 15:51, she touches upon erring on the side of
caution when it comes to the unknowns surrounding the Housing
Stability Tenant Protection Act of 2019. At 21:50, Saltzberg
dishes on the positives associated with women possessing an
“emotional openness.” At 24:34, she speaks on her not initially
integrating her artistic and real estate careers. At 26:25, Sarah
highlights her ability to improvise in acting, and how this skill
aids her in real estate negotiations. At 29:26, Larry Haber plays
an improv game with Sarah Saltzberg. At 35:25, Saltzberg compares
being a deal junkie to being on stage, and also mentions her love
in watching Bohemia’s agents grow. At 38:58, she wholeheartedly
believes that it is crucial to have a positive attitude in real
estate dealings, coupled with providing value to those in which
you are working with. At 41:13, Sarah suggests that it is
necessary for agents to be transparent about their strengths and
weaknesses. Saltzberg also talks about her play that she
authored, “Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage.”
At 46:10, she shares her intention in opening Bohemia Realty
Group, hosting events for the community, and “building something
bigger than yourself.” At 48:02, Sarah Saltzberg closes out the
podcast with the message of making the world a better place
everyday for family, friends and the community through the
platform and avenues that she has created.