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Hosted by Shane Hall · business · EN
Dealmaker$ is a long-form podcast for operators — the people who make decisions, deploy capital, and carry real risk. Each episode features candid conversations with real estate professionals, business owners, investors, and leaders who have built and operated in the real world. The focus isn’t hype or motivation, but judgment, execution, and the moments where deals were won, lost, or nearly unraveled. Through origin stories, market perspective, and deep dives into signature deals and pivotal decisions, Dealmaker$ explores how real businesses and real real estate actually work. If you operate, build, or invest — this show is built for you.
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Signup to Generate a PitchDealmaker$ is a long-form podcast for operators, the people who make decisions, deploy capital, and carry real risk. Each episode features candid conversations with real estate professionals, business owners, investors, and leaders who have built and operated in the real world.
Dealmaker$ is hosted by Shane Hall. The show has published 23 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Peak Listing Season 2026: What Actually Moves a House This Spring (Part 2)" (18 June 2026, 53 minutes), "Peak Listing Season 2026: What Actually Moves a House This Spring (Part 2)" (18 June 2026, 53 minutes), and "Peak Listing Season 2026: What Actually Moves a House This Spring (Part 1)" (14 June 2026, 36 minutes).
Dealmaker$ publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 23 episodes.
Booking probability for Dealmaker$ is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dealmaker$ requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dealmaker$'s contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Dealmaker$ are Real Estate Agents and Property Management & Appraisal. Dealmaker$ has a business audience.
Shane Hall hosts Dealmaker$, a business podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Peak listing season is here—but spring 2026 is not the frenzy market sellers remember. In Part 2 of this Dealmakers episode, Shane Hall breaks down what is actually moving homes right now: timing, pricing, presentation...
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Peak listing season is here—but spring 2026 is not the frenzy market sellers remember. In Part 2 of this Dealmakers episode, Shane Hall breaks down what is actually moving homes right now: timing, pricing, presentation...
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Spring brings more attention to your listing—but in Maryland and around the Chesapeake Bay, it does not guarantee a sale. In Part 1 of this Dealmakers episode, Shane Hall breaks down what actually moves a house in...
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What does it take to break into the mortgage industry in a challenging market? In this episode of Dealmakers, Shane Hall sits down with Sarah Maloof Brown to talk about her path from Division I athlete to beverage sales...
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What does it actually take to scale a local professional services firm without losing its identity? In Part 2 of Shane’s conversation with Brad Walsh of Eagle Title, the focus shifts from transactions to transformation...
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What really happens between contract and closing? In this episode of Dealmaker$ , Shane sits down with Brad Walsh of Eagle Title to unpack the part of real estate most agents and buyers never fully see — risk. From...
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Residential real estate is on the brink of a structural reset—and the proposed Compass acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate may be the catalyst. In this episode of Dealmaker$ , Shane Hall unpacks what would be a...
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Real estate isn’t just changing—it’s consolidating, centralizing, and lawyering up. In this episode of Dealmaker$ , Shane Hall unpacks the most consequential real estate power moves shaping Maryland and the U.S. housing...
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For decades, the starter home was the gateway to the American Dream. Today, it’s largely gone—and the reasons go far beyond interest rates. In this episode, Shane unpacks why first-time buyers are facing the steepest...
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Some real estate careers are built on momentum. Others are built in the aftermath. In this episode of Dealmaker$ , Shane sits down with Travis Gray , one of Maryland’s most respected waterfront specialists and a Private...
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In this episode of Dealmaker$ , Shane sits down with John-Mark Bolton , co-founder of ClearDefense Pest Control — one of the fastest-growing home-services companies in America, now operating in 30+ markets with a...
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Sustainable success in real estate is rarely about volume alone—it’s about trust, intention, and relationships that compound over time. In this episode of Dealmaker$ , Shane sits down with Kristi Neidhart , team leader...
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In this Dealmaker$ episode, Shane sits down with Lynlea Westervelt , one of Maryland’s top loan originators, Scotsman’s Guide-ranked producer, former college athlete, and now a senior leader at First Home Mortgage...
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In this episode of Dealmaker$ , Shane sits down with Jennifer Chino — a former Microsoft, Sony, and Motorola executive who pivoted into real estate after a terrible experience buying her own home, and went on to become...
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Luxury real estate at the highest level isn’t about volume—it’s about judgment, positioning, and trust earned over time. In this episode of Dealmaker$ , Shane sits down with David DeSantis , Co-Chief Operating Officer...
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In this episode of Dealmaker$ , Shane sits down with Nikki Foard , Senior Vice President at Compass and one of the most respected recruiting leaders in the region. Nikki brings a rare combination of grit, emotional...
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Reinvention is a skill—and elite performers learn it early. In this episode of Dealmaker$ , Shane sits down with Jason Garey , MLS Cup Champion with Columbus Crew , University of Maryland standout, and current partner...
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In this episode of Dealmaker$, Shane sits down with Justin Santini — a seasoned multifamily operator turned full-stack construction founder. Justin brings a rare blend of institutional real estate discipline, hands-on...
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This episode of Dealmaker$ features a powerhouse in Maryland luxury real estate: Betty Batty , founder of Hello Home of Compass and one of the region’s most trusted agents. Known for her white-glove service, negotiation...
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Great lending careers aren’t built overnight—they’re built through consistency, credibility, and showing up when it matters most. In this episode of Dealmaker$ , Shane sits down with Jamison Mullen , a University of...
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