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Episode 9 - Intelligent Luxury - The Intelligence Advantage: Turning Data into Relationships
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Summary
Episode 9 — "The Intelligence Advantage: Turning Data into Relationships" Featuring: Asha Saxena — Host of Intelligent Luxury , data & AI expert, Columbia University faculty Julie Faupel — Co-host, luxury real estate (Realm) Tony Sergeant — Luxury real estate broker based in New York, author of Digital Human Advantage , multilingual background (grew up in Switzerland, Kenya, Norway, England) Key Takeaways: Relationships > Technology — AI can deliver intelligence (IQ), but human connection and emotional intelligence (EQ) are what truly differentiate advisors in real estate and beyond. AI as a tool, not a replacement — AI automates manual tasks (scanning CRMs, optimizing listings, analyzing data), freeing humans to focus on high-touch, advisory work. People who know how to use AI will replace those who don't. Be an advisor, not a salesperson — The best brokers act as pilots of the deal: anticipating problems, collaborating with client teams, and advising clients on why not to buy as much as why they should. Ask better questions — AI gives everyone the same information. What sets you apart is how deeply you question, interpret, and apply that data to each unique client situation. The premium on humanity will grow — Just as photography swung back from digital to film, people will eventually seek out genuine human service as a premium differentiator in an AI-saturated world. Knowledge is your platform — In a fast-changing job market, build a toolbox of transferable knowledge and skills rather than seeking job security. AI accelerates access to knowledge, but judgment and application remain human.