Reviews Write New Review
Location
Booking Fee
Fee: $##,###Get Pricing
Virtual Fee: $##,###Get Pricing
[email protected]
Fredrik Eklund
New York's Top Luxury Broker & Star of "Million Dollar Listing New York"; Co-Founder of the EKLUNDGOMES Real Estate Team
Real estate entrepreneur, television personality, and bestselling author Fredrik Eklund is recognized for his energetic presence on the Emmy-nominated hit television series "Million Dollar Listing: New York." Co-founder of the EKLUNDGOMES Team with John Gomes, they have made a significant impact on the New York City real estate scene. Their team holds the top sales position at the esteemed real estate firm Douglas Elliman, where Eklund is frequently responsible for breaking sales records. In March 2021, The Eklund | Gomes Team was honored with the ICON Award by Douglas Elliman for their unmatched career sales of $15B+ and expansion to six cities nationwide, making them the #1 team in the country.
Committed to redefining the role of a real estate broker in today's market, Eklund often works on a building for years before it hits the market. His responsibilities include vetting locations, interviewing architects, and working with designers to customize each space to appeal to target buyers. Having shaped the New York skyline with luxury high-rises, he has extended his ventures to launch similar towers in Miami and Los Angeles. In addition to these accomplishments, Eklund has recently launched Proptech App REAL - a social app for real estate, further solidifying his status as a real estate powerhouse.
Born and raised outside of Stockholm, Sweden, Eklund was captivated by the vertical landscape of towering buildings during his first visit to New York City at the age of 10. He promised to return one day and make his mark, a promise which he has evidently kept. After studying at the Stockholm School of Economics, co-founding an Internet company, and working for the investment bank SEB in Stockholm, London, Singapore and Tokyo, Eklund returned to Manhattan at the age of 25. Armed with determination and ambition, he entered the real estate industry and made a splash by selling $50 million worth of property in his first year.
Over the last decade, Eklund and his team have secured over $15 billion in closed sales, consistently setting records in the industry. Their client list includes major celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, Gigi Hadid, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Daniel Craig, Alec Baldwin, and Jennifer Lopez. Despite his high-profile career and remarkable success, Eklund ensures to maintain a balanced and light-hearted approach to life.
Aside from his professional achievements, Eklund lives a fulfilling personal life. He is married to abstract painter Derek Kaplan, and they are parents to twins, Milla and Freddy. Currently splitting his time between Los Angeles and New York City, Eklund enjoys cooking, photography, and spending quality time with his family and puppies when he's not immersed in his work.
Videos
Speech Topics
The Sell: The Secrets of Selling Anything to Anyone
Blending personal stories, hilarious anecdotes, and the expertise he’s gained from his meteoric rise, Fredrik has written the modern guide on becoming successful, a book that tells you how to recognize and cultivate your true talents and make the ultimate sell. From the importance of being your most authentic self to looking like a million bucks even if you don’t have a million bucks (yet!), he shows how intangible factors like personality and charm can get you noticed and make you shine. He also shares his tips and tricks for preparing, persuading, and negotiating so that in any of life’s dealings, you’ll come out a winner. Whether you work on Wall Street or at Wal-Mart, aim to become the top seller at your company or want to impress a first date, The Sell will help you have more personal and professional success, lead a rich and fulfilling life, and have fun along the way.
Everyone is in Sales
Fredrik shares his secrets so that anyone can find success doing what they love. According to Fredrik, even if you don’t consider yourself a salesperson, you’ve been in sales your whole life because every day you are selling your most important asset: yourself. Whenever you influence, persuade or convince someone to give you something in exchange for what you’ve got—whether it’s a luxury home, a great idea at work, or your profile on Match.com—you are selling. And if you know how to sell the right way, you can live your dream. That is what The Sell is all about.
News
Related Speakers View all
Josh Altman
Successful Real Estate Agent & Star of Bravo's "Mill...
|
|
Daymond John
"Shark Tank" Investor; Founder & CEO of FUBU; Presid...
|
|
Josh Flagg
Author, Real Estate Broker, Philanthropist and Star ...
|
|
Tim Gunn
Fashion Icon, Former Co-Host & Mentor of "Project Ru...
|
|
Hill Harper
Best-Selling Author, Tech Entrepreneur, Investor, Ph...
|
|
Barbara Corcoran
Real Estate Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Author & C...
|
|
Andy Cohen
Emmy Award-Winning Host & Producer of Bravo’s "Watch...
|
|
Carson Kressley
TV Personality & Fashion Designer; Best Known for "Q...
|
|
Tracy Tutor
Star of "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles"
|
|
Tan France
Fashion Designer & TV Personality Known for Netflix'...
|
|
Antoni Porowski
Chef, Model & TV Personality Known for Netflix's "Qu...
|
|
Randy Fenoli
Fashion Designer & Bridal Consultant; Star of TLC's ...
|
|
Kevin O'Leary
Founder of O'Leary Financial Group; Venture Capitali...
|
|
Robert Herjavec
Executive Producer & Star of ABC’s "Shark Tank;" CEO...
|
|
Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Basketball Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropi...
|
|
Gary Vaynerchuk
Co-Founder & CEO of VaynerMedia
|
|
George Takei
Actor, Social Justice Activist & Social Media Mega-P...
|
|
Tarek El Moussa
Real Estate Agent; Co-Host of HGTV's "Flip Or Flop"
|
|
Jonathan Van Ness
Hair & Beauty Expert, Author, Television Personality...
|
|
Billy Porter
Broadway Theater Performer, Actor & Singer
|