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Big Money Energy: How to Rule at Work, Dominate at Life, and Make Millions
National bestselling author and star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing and Sell It Like Serhant shows readers how to restructure their approach to money so they can reap success in business and life.
We all know someone who exudes Big Money Energy. Big Money Energy is the vibe you get from someone who is massively succeeding at life in every direction. A person with Big Money Energy is the ultimate picture of self-confidence. There's no bravado, no bragging--they know they have BME and so does everyone else. It's totally obvious. People who possess Big Money Energy get that way because they are 100% committed to making their vision for themselves a reality, and their vision is big. If you have BME, you never stop learning, earning, and growing. When you meet someone with BME, you can't help but want to be around them. They're confident but never cocky. They understand that the path to success is paved with hard work, gratitude, patience and experience. A person with BME knows there is no value in acting like an asshole, only a person with Bullshit Money Energy would do that. A person with genuine BME plays it like they already have the money in their pocket.
In this book, national bestselling author and Bravo real estate star Ryan Serhant shows us all how we can start projecting that Big Money Energy in our own lives and turn our financial dreams into financial realities. He shows how he landed his first big client and went from surviving to thriving--from under $10k a year to $1m in just three years. Whether it's school, a relationship, a first job, or running your own business-everyone starts from the bottom and eventually climb to the top via hard work, savvy, and experience. With BME, Serhant shows how readers can climb that ladder better and faster, by changing how they look, how they talk, what they believe, and their attitude towards life and money. Among other things, Big Money Energy will give you the tools you need to: nail a first impression, abolish low-rent habits, expand your network (and cut off the negative relationships holding you back), remove distractions, set (and beat!) reachable goals, structure work days around success and growth, excel during challenging periods, and branch out their sources of revue.
At its core, Big Money Energy is an inspirational, prescriptive manual intended for anyone who is ambitious enough to dream big and committed to doing whatever it takes to get there. In other words, if you're ready to earn a better income, stand out in job interviews, shine at social events, shoot straight to the top at work, or even crush first dates with a cool BME--infused confidence-then, this is just the book for you.
We all know someone who exudes Big Money Energy. Big Money Energy is the vibe you get from someone who is massively succeeding at life in every direction. A person with Big Money Energy is the ultimate picture of self-confidence. There's no bravado, no bragging--they know they have BME and so does everyone else. It's totally obvious. People who possess Big Money Energy get that way because they are 100% committed to making their vision for themselves a reality, and their vision is big. If you have BME, you never stop learning, earning, and growing. When you meet someone with BME, you can't help but want to be around them. They're confident but never cocky. They understand that the path to success is paved with hard work, gratitude, patience and experience. A person with BME knows there is no value in acting like an asshole, only a person with Bullshit Money Energy would do that. A person with genuine BME plays it like they already have the money in their pocket.
In this book, national bestselling author and Bravo real estate star Ryan Serhant shows us all how we can start projecting that Big Money Energy in our own lives and turn our financial dreams into financial realities. He shows how he landed his first big client and went from surviving to thriving--from under $10k a year to $1m in just three years. Whether it's school, a relationship, a first job, or running your own business-everyone starts from the bottom and eventually climb to the top via hard work, savvy, and experience. With BME, Serhant shows how readers can climb that ladder better and faster, by changing how they look, how they talk, what they believe, and their attitude towards life and money. Among other things, Big Money Energy will give you the tools you need to: nail a first impression, abolish low-rent habits, expand your network (and cut off the negative relationships holding you back), remove distractions, set (and beat!) reachable goals, structure work days around success and growth, excel during challenging periods, and branch out their sources of revue.
At its core, Big Money Energy is an inspirational, prescriptive manual intended for anyone who is ambitious enough to dream big and committed to doing whatever it takes to get there. In other words, if you're ready to earn a better income, stand out in job interviews, shine at social events, shoot straight to the top at work, or even crush first dates with a cool BME--infused confidence-then, this is just the book for you.
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December 31, 2020
I love Ryan; I liked his last book quite a bit, despite its self-help platitudes. But Big Money Energy is the worst of how we picture salesmen and the wealthy.
This is basically an entire book of humblebrags and bad advice. Though we are in the midst of a global pandemic, and at this very moment the Senate is waffling on whether to grant Americans a $2,000 one-time payment or a $600 one-time payment to help out, BME features lots and lots of stories about Ryan making millions of dollars. It contains advice such as "hire people to do things for you" (Ryan pays people to organize his e-mail after hours, to drive him around New York City, and to "laundry valet," whatever that means) and "do anything you have to do to get your money" (followed by a story of him flying to China just to get a contract signed, after putting out $1.8mil of his own money to cover for this client). It tells stories of how Ryan got to where he is by lying, by exaggerating, by presenting a false image of himself to potential clients and employers (including the casting directors of MDLNY).
In other words, this book felt grossly cynical to me. It encourages some really bad behaviors, at least in my view, and it does it all while screaming at you (my God, the passages in all caps!). I will say this book feels more authentically Ryan Serhant than his last book did; the tone is more conversational and less formal, and it reads more like his voice. That's about the only positive I have, sadly. Because BME is pretty obviously just a cash grab brand extension. It's mentioned several times throughout that this is a tie-in to Ryan's new company (SERHANT. - all caps, with a period), his podcast (which doesn't exist as of my advanced reading), and his online classes. As part of a brand, this is fine. If it's the kind of book you're required to buy to take a seminar or something, fine. Then this is advice that you are actively seeking to advance yourself in a particular area. But for a casual fan of Ryan Serhant, the television personality, this is not it.
This is basically an entire book of humblebrags and bad advice. Though we are in the midst of a global pandemic, and at this very moment the Senate is waffling on whether to grant Americans a $2,000 one-time payment or a $600 one-time payment to help out, BME features lots and lots of stories about Ryan making millions of dollars. It contains advice such as "hire people to do things for you" (Ryan pays people to organize his e-mail after hours, to drive him around New York City, and to "laundry valet," whatever that means) and "do anything you have to do to get your money" (followed by a story of him flying to China just to get a contract signed, after putting out $1.8mil of his own money to cover for this client). It tells stories of how Ryan got to where he is by lying, by exaggerating, by presenting a false image of himself to potential clients and employers (including the casting directors of MDLNY).
In other words, this book felt grossly cynical to me. It encourages some really bad behaviors, at least in my view, and it does it all while screaming at you (my God, the passages in all caps!). I will say this book feels more authentically Ryan Serhant than his last book did; the tone is more conversational and less formal, and it reads more like his voice. That's about the only positive I have, sadly. Because BME is pretty obviously just a cash grab brand extension. It's mentioned several times throughout that this is a tie-in to Ryan's new company (SERHANT. - all caps, with a period), his podcast (which doesn't exist as of my advanced reading), and his online classes. As part of a brand, this is fine. If it's the kind of book you're required to buy to take a seminar or something, fine. Then this is advice that you are actively seeking to advance yourself in a particular area. But for a casual fan of Ryan Serhant, the television personality, this is not it.
February 6, 2021
I honestly didn’t think I was going to leave a review so I didn’t take as many notes as I normally would, but here are the main points.
Ryan is huge in the real estate world in NY. (I knew nothing about him before reading the book). He tells the story of how he got to where he is by not being his authentic self. It made me uncomfortable and I honestly don’t think many people can relate to this. I suppose part of it is perspective, he would likely view it as jumping on the opportunity. However, I still cannot relate to how it’s “big money energy” to say you have cars, can sell millions, and do things which you don’t have/don’t do to get onto a tv show.
I personally believe that you can be rich by being authentically yourself AND by reaching your dreams (at one point he acknowledges that he in essence gave up on his dreams of being an actor). That’s his choice. He says that people who say “do what you love and the money will follow” have never made money. Which is not true! There are plenty of people in life who do what they love and make money. I cannot say all of the limiting beliefs that were in this book because I didn’t write them down, but there were quite a few.
What I enjoyed:
#1 Constructive Criticism as Currency
This was the best advice in this book. Many people take constructive criticism as a personal attack. However, shifting the belief that constructive criticism is essentially a way for people to tell you how to make more money is very smart.
#2 The concept of MAP
“mapping out” of your need to go to a client or boss for an issue
M: is it material information?
If yes, it’s world shattering information and needs to be told right now then do it.
A: Answer
Is there an answer to this problem— if not, who can you seek advice from or talk it over with until you get an answer?
Personality: what is the personality of who you are working for/with? Do they like to know every tiny single little detail, or would it annoy them to know that you couldn’t handle something you should be able to
I get that this is not an earth shattering concept, but I still enjoyed it.
#3 I enjoyed when he actually was being authentic, admitting he liked to be home more but puts on a facade to go out, or when he admitted how nervous he was. Keeping it real is important, and while there were issues in the book I think that an effort was made to make it casual.
What I did not enjoy:
#1 The idea that confidence comes from an external source IE: A Gucci watch, a Prada belt
None of these things are true sources of confidence. Of course, presenting yourself nice and clean is important. However, that is NOT where confidence comes from. Confidence is an inner knowing that you are worthy and valuable.
#2 Don’t cry when you had a bad day because that’s not big money energy
Oh gosh, where do I even begin with this one?There is a saying that goes, “what you resist, persists” if you resist or just block out the feels it’s going to show up for you again and again. My opinion, acknowledge your feelings, take a moment to cry if you need to then move on. This idea that you don’t get to cry or feel is toxic.
I felt much of the book came from a very ego centric mindset unfortunately. I agree with other reviewers that this book encourages some bad behaviors and has many examples of lack of boundaries. While there is good advice here and there, it won’t be one I read again.
February 7, 2021
I was a massive fan of Ryan's first book "Sell it like Serhant" and had big hopes and expectations for his new release. 100% he delivered. Lots of learnings, tips, and tricks from not just his work, but personal life as well. Highly recommend.
April 17, 2021
Basically retelling stories of his luck throughout his privileged white man life, incredibly stupid chances he took that worked out and micromanaging your life in 15 minute increments. Motivational I guess, but best for those wanting to take a chance and try and become the next a real estate agent tycoon in NYC. Good luck!
June 25, 2021
This is a book for 🐺's not puppies 🐶
What my 👂 heard ⤵️
your living commission check to comission check
your confidence is humbly glowing like a Halo
I've learned to brush loss off my shoulders
expand your dreams to outrageous proportions
you're constant worry is about money
the problem is you don't even want to do business with yourself
low energy ball of sadness
examine the picture of your life right now is it what you want?
David Elyas the best f****** real estate broker in the history of the world
I'm new to this industry and I'm hungry as a feral kitten
it's hard for someone to saying yes
are you depressed and worn out?
be a wolf not a puppy
in the brutal lens that retrospect provides I could tell that I was all swagger and no substance
snotty little fuck
acting like a dick doesn't make you powerful
I see you as standoffish and unhelpful
ignore all noise that is not beneficial to you it's not raining if you don't get wet
we aren't singing the same song just yet
you
you can control how busy you are how many meetings you set up in a day
when you start to think of your minutes as money you become very careful with how you spend them
if your goal is to sell then your win is to collect a commission everything in the middle is just noise
money is the entree to a better lifestyle earning more also provides freedom security access and puts you in a much better position to practice generosity
everybody wants to soak up some of your light
nothing is unsinkable
it's not about doing what you love it's about doing whatever it takes
none of my usual rescue tactics are working
how strong are the walls around your success standing when it's time to work do you get to it?
my plan changed but my desire for success did not
blurry from exhaustion
be a man cry on the inside
knock itt out of the universe style success
I can see your aura it's green like the color of money
I'm self aware enough to not try to make a living doing something I can't
find the smartest person in the room you're in the game out of it especially if you're un social
focusing on what you really really want can force you to take risks
if you want to earn more don't play it safe
turn up the volume on your positive energy
I know the days of the week and Someday is not a real day
My success has been shaped by the idea why not me
you have just as much right to success as anyone else
What my 👂 heard ⤵️
your living commission check to comission check
your confidence is humbly glowing like a Halo
I've learned to brush loss off my shoulders
expand your dreams to outrageous proportions
you're constant worry is about money
the problem is you don't even want to do business with yourself
low energy ball of sadness
examine the picture of your life right now is it what you want?
David Elyas the best f****** real estate broker in the history of the world
I'm new to this industry and I'm hungry as a feral kitten
it's hard for someone to saying yes
are you depressed and worn out?
be a wolf not a puppy
in the brutal lens that retrospect provides I could tell that I was all swagger and no substance
snotty little fuck
acting like a dick doesn't make you powerful
I see you as standoffish and unhelpful
ignore all noise that is not beneficial to you it's not raining if you don't get wet
we aren't singing the same song just yet
you
you can control how busy you are how many meetings you set up in a day
when you start to think of your minutes as money you become very careful with how you spend them
if your goal is to sell then your win is to collect a commission everything in the middle is just noise
money is the entree to a better lifestyle earning more also provides freedom security access and puts you in a much better position to practice generosity
everybody wants to soak up some of your light
nothing is unsinkable
it's not about doing what you love it's about doing whatever it takes
none of my usual rescue tactics are working
how strong are the walls around your success standing when it's time to work do you get to it?
my plan changed but my desire for success did not
blurry from exhaustion
be a man cry on the inside
knock itt out of the universe style success
I can see your aura it's green like the color of money
I'm self aware enough to not try to make a living doing something I can't
find the smartest person in the room you're in the game out of it especially if you're un social
focusing on what you really really want can force you to take risks
if you want to earn more don't play it safe
turn up the volume on your positive energy
I know the days of the week and Someday is not a real day
My success has been shaped by the idea why not me
you have just as much right to success as anyone else
February 25, 2021
Big Money Energy is an incredible insight into the habits, thought processes, and affirmations employed by the millionaire machine: Ryan Serhant. I read Serhant's first book (Sell it like Serhant) and Big Money Energy certainly delivers on more of the same raw voice that will keep you on your toes; his words jump off the page in the best way possible. While I could have done with a bit less CAPS LOCK EVERY FEW PAGES, I found Big Money Energy to be a very concise and well organized work with valuable lessons that are applicable to both individuals just getting started in business as well as the titans of our world who earn seven figure monthly incomes. Both of his books are worth reading for anyone who wants to know more about business, sales, leadership, or self-management. Five stars for concision, tone, and content!
April 13, 2025
This is a quick yet surprisingly insightful read—more profound than one might initially expect. Ryan adopts an unusually casual tone to convey some significant life lessons. *Big Money Energy* delivers precisely what its title suggests. At its core, the book encourages readers to abandon self-limiting beliefs and adopt a mindset capable of transforming their lives. To illustrate the concept, consider the character Milton Waddams; it’s difficult to imagine him embodying *Big Money Energy*.
May 22, 2022
More entertaining than I expected and I appreciated him including stories where he doubted himself in real estate transactions. But there is plenty of that typical real estate bravado of fake it until you make it (which sure it’s fine to spend hundreds if you sell a multi-million dollar unit, but you could also waste hundreds on clients who never buy).
September 25, 2021
‘Don’t judge a book by it’s cover’ is a saying that fits this one perfectly… it’s uplifting, humorous & thoughtful.. enjoyed it cover to cover..
March 11, 2025
I absolutely love Ryan!! Audiobook of him reading it was great. I am not in real estates or sales but he gives great tips on being optimistic, motivated, and to never give up on your dreams.
September 22, 2024
Ryan S. Is just too entertaining not to listen to his book. Couldn’t resist the hype, but I must say I haven’t been flabbergasted by precious piece of advice (except daring to be BOLD!)
My take away: to develop a Magnetic Personality by cultivating qualities like enthusiasm, curiosity, and positive energy to attract opportunities = connections = money.
My take away: to develop a Magnetic Personality by cultivating qualities like enthusiasm, curiosity, and positive energy to attract opportunities = connections = money.
May 22, 2021
I loved this book! It really resonated with me as I sell to High-Networth Individuals too (private jets) and recognising the real clients form the fake, was a challenge in the beginning. The 'Real ' Clients have a certain energy about them and this is what Ryan Serhant talks about in the book. This is an energy you need to develop too if you want to do business at that level. Ryan talks from the heart and shares his experience in discovering and developing this energy. Great read!
August 19, 2023
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You can also lead up your chain of command, be tactful, it's an opportunity. Be decisive and discipline, discipline it's freedom. All leader make mistakes, humility is key to accepted and overcome mistakes. If you don't know, ask! A leader lead and follows.
Be honest, not a jerk. The people that really follow you are the people that you have a relationship with.Flowers for Algernon
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Fill your mind with positive thoughts for at least 10 seconds before meeting anyone, if your head is in a good place, you will exude positivity and it will set the tone.
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Know your audience; to get their attention you have to know what their symbols of success looked like.
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May 12, 2021
Powerful! Inspirational! Practical! Moving! I don’t know what else to say about this book, it was truly incredible!
Some things I learnt from reading this:
1)B Positive!
2)Be careful with how you spend your minutes, they are limited!
3)Delegate/ buy time back(driver/personal trainer)
4)Do things that suck, this will empower you with the confidence you need to take over the world.
5)Be out of the box, don’t just be a follower be a pioneer
Some things I learnt from reading this:
1)B Positive!
2)Be careful with how you spend your minutes, they are limited!
3)Delegate/ buy time back(driver/personal trainer)
4)Do things that suck, this will empower you with the confidence you need to take over the world.
5)Be out of the box, don’t just be a follower be a pioneer
April 17, 2021
For the unaware, Ryan Serhant is an Estate Agent (Real Estate Broker) made famous by his staple appearances on Million Dollar Listing New York. His journey from inexperienced sole agent, to real estate and media tycoon has been nothing short of inspiring and entertaining. Big Money Energy displays his infectious likability, honesty and confidence built on a foundation of meticulous planning, consistent action and drive for success. His self taught formula is an impressive and applicable to all types not just for those in the property game. The underlining theme is not to rely on experience but know your terrain and be mindful of your time. The countless mentions of auditing your time are powerful wake up calls to a Netflix and chill generation. It will be interesting implementing this in my life and I look forward to the results.
November 30, 2023
Truly enjoyed this book—I’ve been a FS of Ryan since his first season on MDLNY. Thrilled to see his success and hear about his journey.
August 4, 2021
I’m not a big fan of this one. And it’s not because of the writing, but more because of the writer. Rarely do I ever judge authors but this time there is nothing else to judge as it fits more into a memoire of his personal life in real estate than it does teaching you about anything to do with money in an actionable program.
The book starts off with lying to people about his credentials, which could have landed him in deep brown stuff. His real goal in life was making it big as an actor, but that failed several times, sort of. Later in life he actually gets a chance to accomplish a partial role in some unknown TV show. The role is minor as many real estate agents are gathered to fill in per episode and it just so happened that he landed one of those episodes. That’s good. I’m glad that he fulfilled one of his goals.
With insignificant roles, he moved on to grabbing his license to sell homes. It turns out that with some giant lies and collecting a great debt on your credit card to fit a role you can dupe someone into thinking that you are something importance. He boasts about having high energy. However, upon meeting his first major million dollar client he lets her go to sleep in the car, putting forth no effort to know her or to sell potential listing by verbal communication as they move on to look at one of those listings. He just rides along at the service that he paid for to have a driver and a fancy car rental. It’s ridiculous. This could land someone in major debt if the advise is taken.
I can’t hate on everything though.
He does have a schedule and he’s direct on the importance of time. Time is more valuable than money if you truly think about it. There is some information about having 1000 minutes every day to yourself of which you can spend, but obviously the math is terribly calculated. As he states, there are a total of 1440 minutes in a day. Correct. But he says that with all the essentials taken out such as eating, sleeping, and driving to an fro that you will have 1,000 minutes left to do with what you will, start a business, work hard toward a goal, et cetera. Okay, that’s a big NO. Eight (8) hours of sleep already subtracts 480 minutes. That is just sleep. We haven’t covered gym time, eating, driving, and child-parent relationship building. You honestly have more of 700 minutes in a day. That is if you are self employed. If not? How much do you have then?
So yeah, the book is filled with information like this. We all don’t have our time available daily to do what we want with it. But yes, I can agree that time is critical and at least making the most that you can with the time you have is of great importance not matter what happened that day. There has to be room to improve and progress in life, otherwise we are stuck forever.
Anyway, the book is just filled with lucky situations. Some are extremely dumb, things that shouldn’t be attempted. But that’s up to you to judge.
I don’t recommend if you are in want to make safe returns.
The book starts off with lying to people about his credentials, which could have landed him in deep brown stuff. His real goal in life was making it big as an actor, but that failed several times, sort of. Later in life he actually gets a chance to accomplish a partial role in some unknown TV show. The role is minor as many real estate agents are gathered to fill in per episode and it just so happened that he landed one of those episodes. That’s good. I’m glad that he fulfilled one of his goals.
With insignificant roles, he moved on to grabbing his license to sell homes. It turns out that with some giant lies and collecting a great debt on your credit card to fit a role you can dupe someone into thinking that you are something importance. He boasts about having high energy. However, upon meeting his first major million dollar client he lets her go to sleep in the car, putting forth no effort to know her or to sell potential listing by verbal communication as they move on to look at one of those listings. He just rides along at the service that he paid for to have a driver and a fancy car rental. It’s ridiculous. This could land someone in major debt if the advise is taken.
I can’t hate on everything though.
He does have a schedule and he’s direct on the importance of time. Time is more valuable than money if you truly think about it. There is some information about having 1000 minutes every day to yourself of which you can spend, but obviously the math is terribly calculated. As he states, there are a total of 1440 minutes in a day. Correct. But he says that with all the essentials taken out such as eating, sleeping, and driving to an fro that you will have 1,000 minutes left to do with what you will, start a business, work hard toward a goal, et cetera. Okay, that’s a big NO. Eight (8) hours of sleep already subtracts 480 minutes. That is just sleep. We haven’t covered gym time, eating, driving, and child-parent relationship building. You honestly have more of 700 minutes in a day. That is if you are self employed. If not? How much do you have then?
So yeah, the book is filled with information like this. We all don’t have our time available daily to do what we want with it. But yes, I can agree that time is critical and at least making the most that you can with the time you have is of great importance not matter what happened that day. There has to be room to improve and progress in life, otherwise we are stuck forever.
Anyway, the book is just filled with lucky situations. Some are extremely dumb, things that shouldn’t be attempted. But that’s up to you to judge.
I don’t recommend if you are in want to make safe returns.
August 21, 2021
I have read both of Ryan's books. I have a strong affinity to believe, that I have developed a strong relationship with Ryan. I just wish that Ryan would be the person to validate that account I have declared for myself. Which is very unsettling to say. What I have said that is unsettling is in of the context that I have developed a relationship with Ryan. "I don't like be One-Sided. And. It sound disrespectful of what I said. If you get what I'm trying to have understood."
Ryan is someone to me. Is a human... is a person... too myself (obviously Ryan is human and a person... but, hopefully you understood the reference). I just want to know whom I am to Ryan. Especially, after myself being abled in of developing such relationship association to that of Ryan, all through and because of his two books - "Sell it like Serhant" and "Big Money Energy".
Unorthodox. I'm just going with it. Footnotes.
Ryan's writing... is very much defaulted in of being interpersonal. Which. I believe... is very much an indication that Ryan is actually a phenomenal writer. An inspiring writer. A writer that secures a world of insight, and profound knowledge... that can be referenced in of the context of his books, and in of his intellectual rhetorical accounts that he scripts in the chapters he writes.
Ryan is a very reliable guide. His insight provides such realistic, metaphorical, relevant, and idealistic rational. And. Such rationale... provokes the reader's mind to really venture into the context of his insight. Venture into the context of his rhetoric. Venture into the context of his insightful meaning. Venture into the context of his analogical, and metaphorical literal visuals.
Ryan is very much of a person whom nurtures perspective. When you read Ryan's book, you'll experience Ryan's care, as you are guided through the insights of Ryan's world.
Ryan is someone to me. Is a human... is a person... too myself (obviously Ryan is human and a person... but, hopefully you understood the reference). I just want to know whom I am to Ryan. Especially, after myself being abled in of developing such relationship association to that of Ryan, all through and because of his two books - "Sell it like Serhant" and "Big Money Energy".
Unorthodox. I'm just going with it. Footnotes.
Ryan's writing... is very much defaulted in of being interpersonal. Which. I believe... is very much an indication that Ryan is actually a phenomenal writer. An inspiring writer. A writer that secures a world of insight, and profound knowledge... that can be referenced in of the context of his books, and in of his intellectual rhetorical accounts that he scripts in the chapters he writes.
Ryan is a very reliable guide. His insight provides such realistic, metaphorical, relevant, and idealistic rational. And. Such rationale... provokes the reader's mind to really venture into the context of his insight. Venture into the context of his rhetoric. Venture into the context of his insightful meaning. Venture into the context of his analogical, and metaphorical literal visuals.
Ryan is very much of a person whom nurtures perspective. When you read Ryan's book, you'll experience Ryan's care, as you are guided through the insights of Ryan's world.
August 14, 2021
Intro
Well this was my 100th book this year and I wanted to re-test a point: don't judge a book by its title. A few years back I started to have "how to win friends and influence people" recommended by several mentors, and refused reading it for a while because the title seemed "evil". Well when I did, I loved it, and found out the book was nothing of what I have imagined. Well With Big Money Energy, immediately I was drawn to think it was another bulls#it law of attraction kind of mango-jambo. I couldn't be further from the truth.
review
Listening to this book on today's walk, got a smile stuck in my face 80% of the time.
I knew Ryan's work from YouTube (not from the reality show tough where apparently we was still trying to create his persona) and I enjoyed looking at some crazy listings from time to time. But man, seeing the back story that got Ryan there, and most of all his reported inner dialogues was priceless.
The man is a master of entertainment, you won't get bored for sure and in between the entertainment you'll find some nuggets of wisdom mostly around self-discipline and emotional intelligence while dealing with others.
Either you are in real-estate or not, if you are trying to create something in your live, leaving a legacy trough your work and find yourself thinking you're wandering around and messing up while giving 100%, this read is clearly for you. Not only you'll be showered by a positive atitude, but you'll get all the inner insecurities that aren't visible from the 3rd person perspective, making you better understand that you're not alone in your struggles and insecurities.
Well this was my 100th book this year and I wanted to re-test a point: don't judge a book by its title. A few years back I started to have "how to win friends and influence people" recommended by several mentors, and refused reading it for a while because the title seemed "evil". Well when I did, I loved it, and found out the book was nothing of what I have imagined. Well With Big Money Energy, immediately I was drawn to think it was another bulls#it law of attraction kind of mango-jambo. I couldn't be further from the truth.
review
Listening to this book on today's walk, got a smile stuck in my face 80% of the time.
I knew Ryan's work from YouTube (not from the reality show tough where apparently we was still trying to create his persona) and I enjoyed looking at some crazy listings from time to time. But man, seeing the back story that got Ryan there, and most of all his reported inner dialogues was priceless.
The man is a master of entertainment, you won't get bored for sure and in between the entertainment you'll find some nuggets of wisdom mostly around self-discipline and emotional intelligence while dealing with others.
Either you are in real-estate or not, if you are trying to create something in your live, leaving a legacy trough your work and find yourself thinking you're wandering around and messing up while giving 100%, this read is clearly for you. Not only you'll be showered by a positive atitude, but you'll get all the inner insecurities that aren't visible from the 3rd person perspective, making you better understand that you're not alone in your struggles and insecurities.
June 14, 2021
Loved it! I really appreciate Ryan’s energy and his perspective on what ‘Big Money Energy’ entails - so much different from the ego perceived money-bag vibes we think of. From your routines, habits, network and aspirations- BME is something attainable to all. Loved starting my mornings with this read to get motivated. Made me think about my bigger picture and also motivated me to get more dressed up in my ‘WFH’ get-up, get up earlier to get ahead of the game, and fill my mornings with more motivating content like this! Jumping into Ryan’s first book next and have really enjoyed the ‘BME’ podcast lately while getting ready. You are what you listen/read and I think ‘BME’ is sexy on anyone who chooses to take it on. Great book, quick/easy read. Very motivating!
August 28, 2021
If you've never heard of Ryan Serhant, make it a 3* review and if you really have no other non-fiction to read, go for it. The book is well structured with a little bit of "rah-rah" topping, however its premise is basically - "fake it till you make it" and "overwork everybody else". Literally nothing else. Sure, as GaryVee would say - "what do you want to hear other than the truth, do you want me to make up shit?" - which holds true, but the book didn't really go as deep as I would expect.
If you do know Ryan from his YouTube videos, BME podcast or MDLNY then skip this book altogether. There is almost nothing new on top of his regular content on YT. It is nicely condensed into a well thought out book, but aside from few personal anecdotes I didn't learn anything new.
If you do know Ryan from his YouTube videos, BME podcast or MDLNY then skip this book altogether. There is almost nothing new on top of his regular content on YT. It is nicely condensed into a well thought out book, but aside from few personal anecdotes I didn't learn anything new.
October 5, 2021
I read Ryan first book and really enjoyed it. I think that his books are not all fluff and actually provide useful tools and insight. He is a wonderful storyteller (or his editor is just really good). He brings smiles and ambition to the reader! While I would say this book is more about his deals, I think that is a good motivation book for people looking to be inspired. I also think you have to be careful in regards to how much you take from it, he’s a multi-million dollar realtor and he has the ability to do a lot that a typical person wouldn’t (not saying you can’t get there - that’s the premise, really of the book). Overall it’s a good book, take it for what it is!
June 15, 2023
Ryan pours heart and soul into everything he does. He is also a consummate storyteller. These facts make this book chock full of stories and nuggets of wisdom that can readily be applied to business and life in general. Easy to read and the audible version (being read by Ryan himself) is in an easy format. This is great for listening between appointments or alongside a mentee to shine a light on how to be successful and more importantly how to be uncomfortable on the road to success.
Keep this one on your playlist and after the 1st read … randomly pick chapters as quick motivational boosts or reminders of HOW to stay focused and get from uncomfortable to successful.
Keep this one on your playlist and after the 1st read … randomly pick chapters as quick motivational boosts or reminders of HOW to stay focused and get from uncomfortable to successful.
December 30, 2022
Amazing. Ryan has so much energy on the show, and since I listened to the audiobook and he narrated it, I could feel the same energy and passion. Loved the tips, advice and all the rest. This book is great for sales and business in general but especially if you want to reach the top 1% of your field. I listened to it together with my husband as he is already part of the 1% in his work, but that doesn't mean he knows it all.
It's all about getting 1% better each day, and this book helps with that!
It's all about getting 1% better each day, and this book helps with that!
November 10, 2023
Although I enjoyed reading this book because I find Ryan quite hilarious, yet I feel like he focused mostly on the theoretical part of self development. He shares a lot of his personal experiences along with his supposed tips and self-help tricks, but there is no real focus on constructive money related advice. For example, he mentions starting his own company during the time of covid and does not include how he specifically dealt with this struggle money-wise. Nevertheless, this book serves more as a memoir since it is full of Ryan’s hilarious adventures.
February 9, 2021
Incredibly inspirational book, convincing you of something you already know, and putting you in a different mindset. The book explains the concept behind big money energy, which is the energy successful people show outwardly. Which I think is really interesting and something more people should look to improve.
Ryan Serhant also tells us a lot of his stories from business throughout his life, which I find inspiring and which shows that he also just was a normal person like you and me.
Ryan Serhant also tells us a lot of his stories from business throughout his life, which I find inspiring and which shows that he also just was a normal person like you and me.
July 19, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. Ryan does an awesome job storytelling and making it difficult to put down. He’s got a bit of an ego, but I think that’s part of his BME - you have to have a little pep in your step so people believe in you as much as you believe in them. I struggled with his theory on “being unauthentic”, but as he continued on through the book I think what he is trying to explain was just being the person you want to be - which I believe in 100%. Overall, great book.
December 6, 2021
I loved this book, it is so inspirational and Ryan has a huge sense of humour. I listened to the audio version and he was the narrator so it was a real joy listening to him.
His big money advices are so useful and practical and his self-improving notes are very helpful.
The only one thing I didn't like was that it felt in many places that his advices are only for real estate agents and not for everyone. However don't let this stop you from reading or listening to this book
His big money advices are so useful and practical and his self-improving notes are very helpful.
The only one thing I didn't like was that it felt in many places that his advices are only for real estate agents and not for everyone. However don't let this stop you from reading or listening to this book
January 14, 2022
This book was one of my favourite sales books I’ve ever read. I have read lots of sales books being in real estate, but Ryan absolutely killed it with this. He has great stories, examples, lessons and other fun facts that make this book just an excellent read all around. I took lots of little nuggets from it that I will use in my every day real estate practice. I also just finished reading his other book selling like Serhant. Just as good!
July 26, 2022
I got this book because I am a Ryan Serhant fan. Because of this, it was an alright read - quick a semi-helpful. Should you buy the book if you are not a Ryan Serhant fan? No. If you are looking for the recipe on how to "Rule work, Dominate at Life, and Make Millions" find another book. And that's coming from someone with a Ryan Serhant t-shirt... If you're bored and want an easy read - by all means go ahead and read it.
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