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Hi, my name is Nick El-Tawil. This started as a podcast to talk about my job selling real estate in the Valley of the Sun, but evolved into me talking to me talking to people doing cool stuff in and around Scottsdale, AZ. Successful entrepreneurs, artists, anyone with a story. Check it out!

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Closing Time Episode 59: Ridin' with DeVonne Ryter

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2025/06/20

DeVonne Ryter had never before shared her experience as one of the original cast members of the reality show, Farmer Wants a Wife - until now! DeVonne joins Nick El-Tawil to talk reality TV and more.

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55:12

Closing Time Episode 58: Getting After It with Alexa...

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2025/06/13

Everyone wants to start an online business and work from home. But how do you even get started? Scottsdale-based entrepreneur Alexa Perri answers that, and much more! Join Nick El-Tawil and Alexa to learn how she went from working at Forever 21 to selling clothes online to eventually selling her own cosmetic line.

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33:53

Closing Time Episode 57: Daily Dose of Delaney Lawrence

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2025/06/06

Want to get better at social media? Delaney Lawrence is a Scottsdale-based influencer with a following of her own, but her specialty is helping local brands and solo entrepreneurs build their social media presence. Join Delaney and Nick El-Tawil for a conversation on all things social media!

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42:40

Closing Time Episode 56: What's Branding? with Brooke...

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2025/05/30

Brooke Watton spent a decade as a real estate attorney, helping carve out regulations that still stand in the industry today. She became an agent right around the same time Nick El-Tawil moved home to Arizona, after his decade selling New York real estate. Join us to hear our perspectives on branding, marketing, how to get going in real estate, and much more!

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33:52

Closing Time Episode 55: The Art of the Deal with...

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2025/05/23

Laura Madden is an artist based out of Phoenix, Arizona who specializes in modern abstract paintings and sculptures. As an independent artist, she handles all of the business and promotion herself, just like Nick does with real estate! She joins Nick to talk branding, marketing, signing with a gallery vs. staying independent, and of course - her art.

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51:54

Closing Time Episode 54: The Gentleman's Club of...

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2025/05/16

There is more than one way to skin a cat, and real estate is no exception! Nick El-Tawil, Josh Shaver, Casey Cutter, Derek Deardorff, and Derek Tschilar are 5 friends in the real estate business in Scottsdale, AZ. Each talks about their unique approach to the business, and much more.

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Closing Time Episode 53: Jarrett Nez from the Rez

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2025/05/09

The most Arizona podcast of all time! Jarrett Nez, who was born and raised on the Navajo Reservation in Northern Arizona, joins Nick to talk about the many native tribes in the state.

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33:16

Beverly Hills to Scottsdale with Bri Stotereau

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2025/04/25

Bri Stotereau chipped her two front teeth when she was 10 years old. They were here adult teeth and she was afraid her smile was going to be ruined forever. But when the dentist was able to re-attach her teeth and fix her smile, she knew what she wanted to do with her life! Today, Bri owns S&C Dental, with two offices in Scottsdale and one in Beverly Hills. She joins Nick to discuss entrepreneurship in Scottsdale and much more!

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Ep. 51 - Real Refrains with Reese Rodriguez

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2025/04/18

Back-to-back music pods! Reese Rodriguez is a DJ who plays private events around Scottsdale and Phoenix. He joins Nick to discuss the local music scene, business, AZ, and much more.

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34:21

Ep. 50 - Look Out with Luka Cooley

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2025/04/11

Before real estate, Nick had musical aspirations, but he had to move away from AZ to chase them. That has changed in a big way in the past 15 years and now local artists can get a following outside of the major cities on the coast. Luka Cooley is helping local AZ artists do exactly that! Join Luka & Nick as they talk about music, life, business, and more.

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49.. Fritz: Reloaded with Fritz Johnson

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2025/04/07

Fritz Johnson has seen some big changes since he first came on Closing Time last year! He joins Nick for another conversation about real estate, social media marketing, family, Arizona, and much more.

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48. Return of the Cutter with Casey Cutter

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2025/04/04

AZ's favorite lender returns for another round with Nick El-Tawil! This time, Casey Cutter dives deep into his personal journey investing in real estate over the last 20 years. Casey and Nick also share their thoughts on the future of the Arizona market, and much more.

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47. Gettin' It in AZ with Michael Gombert

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2025/03/21

Michael Gombert is a Scottsdale entrepreneur with a marketing company, a solar company, and more. He joins Nick to discuss everything from AZ real estate, to how solar is transforming Arizona power, marketing, social media, and much more!

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46. Bel Paese with Brian DeBenedictis

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2025/03/14

Brian DeBenedictis is a doctor and watch collector who journeyed from Italy to New York to Scottsdale! He joins Nick to discuss his days on reality TV, his practice, favorite watches, and more.

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Ep. 45 - H Town Down with Heather Shepherd

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2025/03/07

Nick's dad's family grew up in Houston while Nick was growing up in AZ. Making a connection between AZ and TX only seemed natural. Heather Shepherd, luxury real estate agent in Houston, joins Nick to complete the Houston to Scottsdale connection!

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44. Tattoo Tension with Justin Mercer

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2025/02/28

Nick was in Arizona in 2020 during the pandemic lockdowns when he noticed an ad for "The Tattooed Realtor" and thought, that's genius. Five years later, The Tattooed Realtor a/k/a Justin Mercer is killing it! Justin joins Nick for a deep dive into his journey into real estate.

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43:58

Subtle Sales with Will Padilla @SellThatSaas

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2025/02/21

Will Padilla sells software that helps match influencers with brands. And he loved it so much that he even became an influencer as @SellThatSaas on TikTok! Nick picks Will's brain on how to use social media for branding without being in-your-face about it.

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42. Backyard Beers with Taylor Daml

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2025/02/14

Nick fell in love with real estate brokerage early on when he realized that anything can work, as long as you're consistent! Arizona agent Taylor Daml is the epitome of that, in no small part thanks to his weekly series where he drinks a beer in his backyard and talks real estate. Join Nick & Taylor as they re-create Backyard Beers in the studio!

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41. What Makes Luxury? with Michael Banovac

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2025/02/07

Michael Banovac is a real estate developer and broker with a family firm in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley, Arizona. He joins Nick to talk about the intimate details of developing luxury homes on a Paradise Valley lot, how furniture can make or break a deal, dating, and more!

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40. On Camera with Cameo Hanlon

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2025/01/31

Cameo Hanlon landed her first big client, MIT Sloan (yes, that MIT) at 23 years old. Just a few years later, she runs 3 companies in Scottsdale, AZ. She joins Nick to talk marketing, entrepreneurship, basketball, and more!

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