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The Real Deal with Empire

Ali Fawaz, Ayat Sleiman

Booking Overview

An interview-led show focused on real estate, with external guests including property professionals, local economic development leaders, and entrepreneurs from related industries. PR agencies could credibly pitch experienced agents and brokers, real estate investors, community development leaders, and founders with practical business lessons; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 29

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

amfawaz@ergselect.com

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Host

Ali Fawaz - Co-host and co-founder of Wazlio, a marketplace connecting wholesalers, investors, and private money lenders.

Ayat Sleiman - Co-host of the show, including conversations about real estate and related business topics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practical experience as a real estate professional, local economic development leader, or entrepreneur, with relevant firsthand lessons to share.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership or operating experience in real estate, economic development, or a related business, A track record of building or managing a company, project, or community initiative

Recent Guest Discussions

Dylan Richards - Photography And Video, Purposeful Content, And Applying Creative Work To Luxury Real Estate And Automotive Subjects.

Ahmad Fawaz - Artificial Intelligence In Real Estate, Automated Property Estimates, Online Homebuying Research, And The Role Of Human Judgment And Trust.

John Buzuvis - Community Development, Local Business Support, Investment, Downtown Development, And Economic Development's Relationship To Property Values.

Ali Berro - Building And Scaling A Service Business, Customer Experience, Reputation, Consistency, And Leadership.

Recent Topics

Business, Real Estate, Real Estate Investing, Home Buying, Entrepreneurship

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Real Deal with Empire
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Wholesaling, Trust & the Wazlio Vision | The Real Deal with Empire

October 13, 2026

What is real estate wholesaling—and why does it have such a mixed reputation?In this episode of The Real Deal with Empire, Ayat Sleiman puts co-host and Wazlio co-founder Ali Fawaz in the interview seat for a candid conversation about wholesaling, the opportunities it creates, and the gray areas that leave investors skeptical.Ali shares the vision behind Wazlio: connecting wholesalers, investors, and private money lenders in a more transparent marketplace. They explore why verification, accou...

Episode 10: Behind the Lens: Passion, Purpose & the Art of Storytelling with Dylan Richards

October 05, 2026

What makes a photograph or video resonate? It starts with the person behind the lens—and the intention behind their work.In this episode of The Real Deal with Empire, Ali Fawaz and Ayat Sleiman sit down with photographer and videographer Dylan Richards for a candid, free-flowing conversation about creativity, passion, and pursuing a craft with purpose.Dylan brings an artist’s perspective to capturing luxury homes and cars, pairing creative instinct with a clear strategy and a desired outcome....

AI in Real Estate: What Changes, What Still Matters

September 29, 2026

Artificial intelligence is changing how buyers and sellers search for homes, estimate property values and make decisions—but what happens when technology gets it wrong?In Episode 9 of The Real Deal with Empire, Ali Fawaz and Ayat Sleiman are joined by Empire Realty Group Principal Broker Ahmad Fawaz to explore how AI is reshaping real estate. They discuss why consumers are entering the homebuying journey with more information than ever, the risks of relying too heavily on automated estimates ...

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How do I get in touch with The Real Deal with Empire?

The Real Deal with Empire is hosted by Ali Fawaz and Ayat Sleiman. Its publicly listed email is amfawaz@ergselect.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Real Deal with Empire?

The publicly listed email for The Real Deal with Empire: amfawaz@ergselect.com.

How many listeners does The Real Deal with Empire have?

Podseeker estimates The Real Deal with Empire reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Real Deal with Empire?

The Real Deal with Empire typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practical experience as a real estate professional, local economic development leader, or entrepreneur, with relevant firsthand lessons to share. Common among recent guests: Leadership or operating experience in real estate, economic development, or a related business; A track record of building or managing a company, project, or community initiative. Recent guests include Dylan Richards, Ahmad Fawaz, and John Buzuvis.

How hard is it to get booked on The Real Deal with Empire?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Real Deal with Empire cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Real Estate, Real Estate Investing, Home Buying, and Entrepreneurship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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