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Today on Read the Tape, we have a guest whose résumé reads like five different lifetimes stacked on top of each other.

Mike Rashid is here.

A former professional boxer,
The CEO and founder of Ambrosia Collective, Founder of The Sacred Society and an authority in the fitness and wellness space.
He is also the author of The Divine Quintessence, a work that explores inner strength, consciousness, and self-mastery.

Mike built himself in the ring, in the gym, in the business world, and in his inner life—each time using the same core principles: accountability, presence, discipline, and the ability to read people and situations with surgical precision. His path is a blueprint for anyone trying to elevate themselves, mentally and physically.

Today, we’re diving into situational awareness, mentorship, pressure, identity, and what it really takes to build yourself into a stronger, more intentional human being.

Two Mikes.
Two perspectives.
One truth: Your awareness determines your outcomes.

Produced by Karen Weinberg @karenmweinberg.

Technical Director Bri Coorey @bri_beats.

You can follow Mike on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @shapiromethod, www.shapiromethod.com, and eqtyrealestate.com

We can't wait until next week! Until then, keep moving forward and finding joy in the success of others.

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In this powerful episode of Read the Tape, Mike Shapiro sits down with two members of his real estate team, Max Shapiro and Matt Eddy for a real, unfiltered coaching session on one of the most important skills in business and life: charisma.

Most people think charisma is something you’re born with.

But the truth? Charisma is learned. Charisma is practiced. And charisma is one of the fastest ways to increase your influence, your likeability, and your success.

In this episode, we break down exactly how to develop it.

🔥 What You’ll Learn

• How to build charisma even if you’re introverted
• The art of presence and why it beats “performance”
• Real-time coaching moments with Max and Matt
• The communication habits that make you instantly more likeable
• How to use charisma in business, leadership, real estate, and negotiation
• Why confident energy increases trust and closes deals
• The biggest charisma mistakes most people don’t know they’re making
• How body language, tone, and authenticity create magnetic influence
• Practical tools you can apply today to become more memorable

Whether you're in real estate, leadership, sales, content creation, or simply want to connect better with people, this episode gives you a toolkit for becoming someone others naturally want to follow.

🎙️ About the Episode

Mike Shapiro, host of Read the Tape and longtime leader in the real estate industry, coaches his team members Max Shapiro and Matt Eddy through the fundamentals of charisma how to build it, how to express it, and how to use it to communicate with more confidence, clarity, and impact.

Expect humor, honesty, vulnerability, and a lot of actionable insight.

🔥 If You Want to Level Up

This episode is for you if you want to:

• Improve your negotiation skills
• Build stronger relationships
• Become more persuasive
• Lead with confidence
• Increase your influence
• Stand out in crowded rooms
• Grow your real estate or business career

Hit LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more episodes of Read the Tape with Mike Shapiro where we break down communication, leadership, psychology, and real estate success through real conversations that actually move the needle.

Produced by Karen Weinberg @karenmweinberg.

Technical Director Bri Coorey @bri_beats.

You can follow Mike on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @shapiromethod, www.shapiromethod.com, and eqtyrealestate.com

We can't wait until next week! Until then, keep moving forward and finding joy in the success of others.

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In this episode of Read The Tape, Mike Shapiro breaks down one of the most underrated tools in business and personal communication: humor.

We’re diving into why laughter isn’t just fun, it’s strategic. From diffusing tension in negotiations, to building trust with clients, to inspiring teams, humor has become a critical skill for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to communicate more effectively.

Mike shares real examples, personal stories, and practical ways you can use humor to:

• create instant connection
• make difficult conversations easier
• deliver your message more powerfully
• lower resistance and defensiveness
• improve persuasion and emotional intelligence
• stand out in a crowded market

You’ll learn how humor helps you read the room, read people, and ultimately… read the tape.

If you want to influence more people, close more deals, earn more trust, and enjoy more of the process this episode will hit home.

Produced by Karen Weinberg @karenmweinberg.

Technical Director Bri Coorey @bri_beats.

You can follow Mike on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @shapiromethod, www.shapiromethod.com, and eqtyrealestate.com

We can't wait until next week! Until then, keep moving forward and finding joy in the success of others.

Produced by Karen Weinberg @karenmweinberg.

Technical Director Bri Coorey @bri_beats.

You can follow Mike on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @shapiromethod, www.shapiromethod.com, and eqtyrealestate.com

We can't wait until next week! Until then, keep moving forward and finding joy in the success of others.