Ryan Serhant, known for his real estate brokerage in the Owning Manhattan series, explained that the show didn’t require him to feature onscreen real estate deals. He revealed a surprising admission: owning Manhattan wasn’t contingent on displaying frequent property transactions on camera. The emphasis of the program was on his professional life and persona, rather than showcasing a constant stream of deals. This perspective suggests the series aimed to portray broader aspects of the real estate business and Serhant’s approach to leadership, branding, and sales strategy, rather than serving as a transactional chronicle.