the court with my wife and kids , and not only spend time together but also produce some endorphins while we ’ re at it .”
Any fan of “ Buying Beverly Hills ” soon discovers not only the intrigue and drama of Mauricio ’ s real estate family and world , but his expertise in navigating multimillion-dollar deals .
More than a decade ago , he tackled the challenge of selling Michael Jackson ’ s 18,000-square-foot , French chateau-style Carolwood estate in L . A . The asking price : $ 23.9 million . With the deal came a sweet surprise . “ Michael sang a cappella in his home for me , and it was incredible ,” Mauricio recalls . “ That was very special and something I will never forget .”
Now the business mogul is about to close a new deal in another industry — publishing ! In April , his book “ The
Dealmaker ” will be released . Each chapter is based on entrepreneurial wisdom and offers insightful takeaways , including “ How to Play Hard and Work Harder ,” “ How to Find Your Professional and Personal Passions ,” “ How to Be an Innovator Not an Imitator ,” “ The Art of the Sell ,” “ The Benefits of Remaining Positive ,” and “ How to Achieve Balance .”
“ I wanted to give my side of the story while imparting some of my wisdom to those who want to know more about how I got to where I am today ,” says Mauricio . “ It definitely was not an overnight success story .” •
Julie Talerico is editorial director of Pickleball Magazine .
Mauricio and Kyle in Aspen with daughters ( l to r ): Alexia , Sophia , Farrah , Portia — and their dog , Storm .
Photo courtesy of The Agency .