Before he was a star real estate agent in Beverly Hills, Ben Belack was pouring wine for the elite, pursuing acting roles, and escaping the mental grind of hospitality. Today, he’s one of the most recognizable faces in luxury real estate, with a booming media presence, a Netflix show, and a brand that bridges service, storytelling, and salesmanship. But what actually got him there is less red carpet and more raw edge.His first listing involved bolt cutters and break-insHe doesn’t like calling his database, and he’s honest about itVideo is a negotiation strategyHook matters more than humor in viral contentHe teaches agents to withhold information on purposeThe Netflix show helped, but also almost cost him a listingTech makes his team more human by reducing the need to talkBen Belack’s branding success