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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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36:24

Closing Time Episode 79: Just Doing Our Job with Josh...

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2025/11/07

Just in time for Veteran's Day: how about a podcast with a man who runs a charity for the men and women who serve our country? Josh Otero is the founder and CEO of Elanah.AI which provides veterans with mental health services 24/7. Join Nick and Josh for a conversation on all things Scottsdale and mental health!

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33:44

Closing Time Episode 78: Deep Thoughts with Mike...

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2025/10/31

On his first visit, Mike Devinsky of Scottsdale Investment Partners talked about his experience as a professional poker player and how that led him to his career as a real estate investor. This time around, Mike goes deep into parenthood, love, relationships, and of course, real estate. Join Nick and Mike for a round two!

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45:17

Closing Time Episode 77: Paradise Valley Time with...

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2025/10/24

What do real estate, art, and watches/jewelry all have in common? They're physical assets! And Nick has always noticed similarities in the markets for these three goods, especially at higher price points. Zac Faulk of Paradise Valley Time joins Nick to talk all things luxury watches, from market trends, to his collecting style, his favorite Patek Philippe, and much more!

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28:17

Closing Time Episode 76: Logan Walton for AZ

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2025/10/17

Logan Walton is beginning his campaign to represent local district 8 in Arizona, which covers north Tempe, south Scottsdale, and parts of Mesa and Phoenix. He joins Nick for a discussion about his campaign's priorities, and also get to know him on a personal level. How many other politicians do you know who used to guard WNBA players in practice?

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27:04

Closing Time Episode 75: Construction Time with Bryan...

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2025/10/10

When you're building a new home, you can't get a traditional mortgage from a bank. That's where Bryan Morrison comes in. Bryan specializes in construction financing. Based in Scottsdale, but licensed to issue loans all across the country, Bryan joins Nick to talk real estate development, construction, his nickname, and more!

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25:32

Closing Time Episode 74: Selling Scottsdale with Sara...

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2025/10/03

Ever wondered what it's like to sell brand new homes? Sara has done just that in her career working for local and national homebuilders! Join Sara and Nick for a conversation on all things Scottsdale and the differences between a resale broker compared to new home sales.

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27:27

Closing Time Episode 73: Media with Matilda McPhee

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2025/09/26

Matilda McPhee started her career in Sydney, Australia handling marketing in the motorcycle industry. That's right: a woman who rides motorcycles! Then, she relocated to Scottsdale after the pandemic, where she transformed Merla Media into a hospitality brand that represents hotels (and much more). Join Nick El-Tawil and Matilda for a deep dive on marketing in Scottsdale!

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25:34

Closing Time Episode 72: The Hard Money Pod with...

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2025/09/19

30-year fixed mortgages are one of the greatest gifts we have in the United States. But what do you do when you can't get a traditional mortgage? That's where Michael Iuculano comes in! Mike specializes in hard money loans for builders, developers, flippers - and he also has creative financing options for homebuyers who might get looked over by a bank. Join Mike and Nick to learn about all things hard money!

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29:34

Closing Time Episode 71: Carrying Arizona with Mark...

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2025/09/12

Mark Candelaria is one of the most notable luxury architects in Arizona, with over 4,000 homes designed across the world, many of which are in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Nick was expecting a real estate conversation, but Mark surprised us all with comments on life, success, integrating business and personal, and much more. Join them & Mark's daughter Tiffany for the full conversation!

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32:08

Closing Time Episode 70: The Little Daisy Jerome with...

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2025/09/05

Brian Grooms has owned and operated vacation properties in Arizona since 2016. But during the pandemic, he lucked into one of the most historic - if not THE most historic - properties in all of Arizona. Now called The Little Daisy in Jerome, AZ, the building was originally built in 1919 and overlooks all of northern AZ from the top of a mountain. Listen as he joins Nick El-Tawil to talk vacation rentals, his property, and much more!

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34:31

Closing Time Episode 69: Real Moms of Scottsdale with...

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2025/08/29

Stephanie has been through the gauntlet with reality TV, from a dating show that was cancelled because of the pandemic to making it as an alternate on Survivor. She's also everyone's favorite mom at Optima Camelview in Scottsdale, Arizona. Some might even call her the Optimom. Listen as she joins Nick to share her experience on reality TV and more!

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Closing Time Episode 68: City Politics with Justin Laos

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2025/08/22

Justin Laos is a 6th-generation Arizonan(!) who ran for Scottsdale City Council at just 29 years old. He joins Nick to share his insight on local politics from Tucson to Scottsdale and how relatively unknown local government officials can have a drastic impact on real estate development in each city.

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42:39

Closing Time Episode 67: Ballin' with Bahman Part 2

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2025/08/15

Arizona is the 5th-most popular destination for international homebuyers in the United States. And of those international homebuyers, Canadians make up the majority. Bahman Hadji shares his experience emigrating to the U.S. from Canada, and also gives Nick an update on his business in the world of self-driving vehicles!

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55:19

Closing Time Episode 66: The Game of Business with...

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2025/08/08

George Staruch is a Scottsdale-based private equity fund manager who says that every business is the same: 0 to $2 million in revenue is finding what works. $2 to $5 million is taking what works and doing more of it. And $5+ million is just scaling! Listen as he joins Nick El-Tawil to talk about business, life, fostering adorable kittens, and much more.

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Closing Time Episode 65: Jiggy with Jentzen Kaniho

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2025/08/01

You may know Jentzen Kaniho as the man behind the camera for Nick El-Tawil's content. But he just does that for the love of the game! Jentzen is an entrepreneur with a 7-figure exit who is also working on a new company called Systemize. Join Nick and Jentzen as they discuss everything about Systemize, failing until you succeed, and much more!

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Closing Time Episode 64: AI in Scottsdale with Seth...

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2025/07/25

Are you worried about AI coming to take your job? Agent Colony AI has a solution for that! Seth Gershberg founded a company that builds and trades AI agents who perform jobs that used to be done by humans. Buy one of those agents and you can earn their income as if you were doing the job yourself. Join Seth and Nick El-Tawil for a conversation about entrepreneurship in Scottsdale and all things AI.

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Closing Time Episode 63: Genuine in Scottsdale with...

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2025/07/18

From LA to AZ! Mary Beth York is the go-to makeup artist for celebrities in Scottsdale, Arizona. Watch as she joins Nick El-Tawil for a discussion on being authentic in a city where pretending to be something you're not is more common than being real!

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Closing Time Episode 62: Concierge Service with Dr. Shiv

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2025/07/11

Quality, personalized service is how Nick El-Tawil strives to treat clients in his real estate practice. But it's not every day that you meet a doctor doing the same thing! Join Nick and Doctor Shiven Chaudhry of Scottsdale, AZ as they discuss concierge services in medicine and beyond.

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Closing Time Episode 61: London Pierce with Candice...

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2025/07/04

Selling homes - especially luxury homes - takes more than just networking and advertising. Home design is key, too! Candice Quinn and Athena Costanzo of London Pierce Design in Scottsdale join Nick El-Tawil to discuss all things home design.

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Closing Time Episode 60: Selling Scottsdale with...

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2025/06/27

Nick sells homes, but Kailey McCauley and Judi Scanlon sell estates! When homeowners need to sell their belongings in Phoenix and Scottsdale, they call Kailey and Judi. Join Nick and the Griffin Estate Sales team for a conversation about selling your personal belongings quickly and ethically.

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