Millionaire CEO Ryan Serhant’s daily routine divided into ’15-minutes chunks’ includes 4 am emails and a surprising hobby
CEOs, millionaires and billionaires are often known for their offbeat daily routines. From early mornings before sunrise to life-hacking through anti-ageing regimes, the likes of Pavel Durov have done it all. Ryan Serhant, the millionaire CEO of a real estate firm, featured on ‘Owning Manhattan’. Worth nearly $40 million, his daily routine stunned the viewers.
Starting his day as early and as precisely as 4.18 AM, Serhant functions like a superhero on a mission as he ticks off tasks like a pro. His day is evenly divided in 15-minute windows from 8 AM to 6.30 PM, filled with daily plans.
Who is Ryan Serhant?
Ryan Serhant is a well-known American real estate broker, entrepreneur, TV personality, author, and producer. Many people recognise him from Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York and Netflix’s Owning Manhattan. Born on July 16, 1984, in Houston, Texas, he later graduated from Hamilton College with a degree in history before heading to New York City to try his hand at acting. He even appeared in soap operas like As the World Turns and briefly worked as a hand model for AT&T.
Serhant switched careers in 2008 when he joined Nest Seekers International at the height of the financial crisis. His first year was tough, he earned just $9,000, but he quickly rose through the ranks. Over time, he built one of New York City’s top residential sales teams, closing more than $15 billion in deals, including the most expensive home sale in Florida.
Ryan Serhant: Emails at 4, Pillow by 11
The real estate tycoon’s wakeup time is measured at a precise 4.18 AM, which is followed by an immediate dose of emails. He then heads to the gym for an intense workout, as he mixes weights and cardio to get those endorphins pumping. His business hours clock in at 8 AM, with evenly planned 15-minute blocks.
Starting his day with a Greek toothpaste, which shines his enamel with the special fluoride-free toothpaste from Greece. Using the mastic resin from the Chios island tree, it is infused with herbs like chamomile, which facilitates bacteria-fighting oral care. Surprisingly, his self-care is followed by a dance and a skincare routine.
Reaching the office around 8 AM, he follows a strict fasting routine till noon, and ends it with a protein-rich meal. The choice of his proteins includes eggs and a protein shake, with avocado and bacon.
What Serhant’s workday looks like
Ryan Serhant barely leaves his desk at work – not even for meals. Constantly involved in business meetings, Serhant’s work day is a dynamic mix of calls and content. During his break, he films a quick podcast before hopping on virtual calls for the rest of the day. Sure, he might look up while grabbing a flight in between these commitments.
Being a real estate agent, a lot of his work involves interacting with clients and closing deals. He also spends a significant amount of his day filming promotional content or networking at a launch event. Meals are for business too; there are endless discussions about launches, events, and more!
While Serhant makes time for his family after work hours at 8.30 PM, he is back to checking emails and planning his day to come by 10 PM. Hitting the pillow at 11 PM, the millionaire real estate CEO logs in for a five-hour sleep.
