Rob TaubRob Taub is a comedian, writer and TV personality. But his latest gig is at Keller Williams Realty New York City.
Taub, who regularly appears as a political pundit on Fox News, joined Keller Williams last month as a broker and director of new media.
Real estate is in Taub’s blood. His mother owned a brokerage in New Jersey years ago, and Taub got his New York real estate license in 2004. Most recently he worked at the boutique brokerage Fox Residential, but felt that Keller Williams NYC — launched in February by Ilan Bracha — was a better match for his entrepreneurial leanings.
“Keller Williams gives you the opportunity to create a brand for yourself,” he said, noting that the new firm allows him to keep his own website and stamp it with their logo.
Taub started his eclectic career as a stand-up comic. He produced two sketch comedy shows in the early 1990s, then went on to write for World Wrestling Entertainment and lend his voice to two Coen Brothers movies. Today, Taub does some stand-up comedy and even speaking engagements on weight loss, telling the story of how he gained and ultimately lost nearly 100 pounds after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
But Taub, who majored in politics at Ithaca College, said his true calling is combining humor with politics. He frequently appears as an outspoken liberal pundit on Fox News, and hosts weekly webcasts on the station’s website.
He’s not ready to give up his day job yet, however. Taub said he’s hoping his Fox News gig will help boost his real estate earnings, and felt that switching to Keller Williams — with its 70-30 commission splits and profit-sharing program — was the best way to maximize his profits.
Taub believes he’ll put his entertainment experience to good use at Keller Williams. For starters, he’s exploring the possibility of creating a webcast for his new firm.