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Seven Figures, Zero Excuses: Tax Strategy, Liquidity & Growth w/ Oleg Bortmann
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- Uncommon Wealth Podcast
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- Dec 1, 2025
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- 2046
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Summary
Oleg Bortmann, CEO & co-founder of The Brokery—a premier boutique brokerage redefining luxury real estate in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Oleg shares his immigrant-to-entrepreneur story, the pivot from pharma to property during the Great Recession, and the systems behind scaling to five offices and 100+ agents while keeping a white-glove, concierge experience.We dive into:Working on the business vs. in it—and why boutique doesn’t mean smallBuilding agent-centric culture, tiered production standards, and true mentorshipThe moment seven-figure years changed his view of tax strategy vs. tax complianceAsset protection: LLCs per property, umbrella coverage, estate planningLiquidity on demand: HELOCs and lines of credit vs. waiting for approvalDiversification beyond real estate (yes, even buying a soccer club in Spain)Family, legacy, and designing a life you actually wantIf you’re a founder, team lead, or top producer who cares about scale and service, this one’s for you.