Why the Westside Always Wins: Ron Smith & David Berg on LA Real Estate & the Future of the Palisades

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Video added by The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 19, 2026 | Date Created: May 13, 2026

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Why the Westside Always Wins: Ron Smith & David Berg on LA Residential Real Estate, Relationships & the Future of the Pacific Palisades. We discuss: • Why the Westside is almost always a seller’s market • How Smith & Berg built a white-glove team to make the home selling/buying process seamless from start to finish • Building a “client for life” real estate brokerage business • The current state and future of the Palisades market Learn more about David Berg: • Connect with David on LinkedIn: / davebergla Learn more about Ron Smith: • Connect with Ron on LinkedIn: / f-ron-smith-07935416 https://smithandberg.com/ ******************************************* In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry. Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection: • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM • Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j • Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... • Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation. • Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh • Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh • Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession... • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/... The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays


Categories:
Residential Properties for Sale, Brokerage, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Personal Stories
Property Types:
Residential
States:
CALIFORNIA
Regions:
Southern California, Westside of LA, Los Angeles County
Cities:
Los Angeles


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