Josh Flagg, who stars on BRAVO TV’s Million Dollar Listing, can now add another book to his repertoire. In “Million Dollar Agent: Brokering the Dream,” Josh shares with readers his unique childhood, his lavish and over the top lifestyle, his “coming out", as well the inspirations and experiences that made him the passionate and incredibly informed real estate agent you love to watch. If you haven’t seen the show on BRAVO, Million Dollar Listing follows the lives of three of Los Angeles' hottest, young, and aggressive real estate magnates in the making as they increase their fortunes selling multi-million dollar properties in the most exclusive neighborhoods: Hollywood, Malibu and Beverly Hills.  Josh recently caught up with Mark’s List to talk about his new book, his hit television show and what it’s like to work with million dollar listings and high profile clients.

You have a new book coming out.  What will readers find surprising about the book?  Why did you decide to share your story?

In my show, we have never dealt with my personal life beyond my family, so I think the viewer of Million Dollar Listing has really no idea who I am. So let's just say this book will be like meeting a new person for the first time. There is a lot that even people who know me well were not aware of. Anyone who has read it so far, said it was a breath of fresh air. I happen to agree!

In the book you talk about your “coming out” experience and your partner Colton.  Was this risky business for you?

Not at all. We are in 2010, or actually 2011 now. If you don't like it, get out of dodge. At least I live in one of the most liberal states out there! Now ask me the same question when I move to Tennessee and I might have a different answer for you!

Do you think being openly gay in the business world is more acceptable now?  Did you ever face any discrimination from other agents or clients based on your sexual orientation?

If you discriminate against any group of people, you cannot make it in the business world. What? Are you not going to do business with a rich investor just because he is from China? Or are you not going to sell a home to someone because he or she is black? It is ridiculous! Who cares? We all bleed the same color and the folks that still think like we are in 1950 are going to be left back in 1950. We are talking about real estate agents. If anything, the straight agents were discriminated against. I mean come on, next to being a flight attendant, it's the gayest job out there!

What are some of the perks of working with top dollar properties and high-powered clients?

The commissions are larger.

In the new season of your television show Million Dollar Listing you deal with some very demanding clients.  What’s your biggest horror story?  Have you had any clients who were nicer than you anticipated?

No one ever remembers the nice people; they only remember the horrible people. I can tell you about a lot of horrible ones!

What else can we expect from the show this season?

Drama! This season has so much drama and so much fun! I think the new cast of characters is amazing! The new seasons finally will mark the opening of the viewer into my personal life, which never happened before.

What has been the most difficult aspect of working in real estate over the last few years with the economic issues?

It gives me a lot more time to do the things I enjoy in my personal life. I look at everything and make a positive of the situation. So now, I have more time to spend with family and friends!

What’s next for Josh Flagg?  More television?  More books?  How far do you think you can take your career in real estate?

The sky is the limit! Speaking, more books, more TV, more real estate, more everything!

More about Josh Flagg

Josh Flagg began working in high-end residential real estate immediately after graduating from Beverly Hills High School in 2004. Within the first four years of his career, Flagg participated in several record sales, including the highest sale in the history of Brentwood Park and the highest sales on the exclusive Roxbury, Foothill and Monovale Drives, making him one of Los Angeles' hottest agents.

For more information about the book, please visit www.joshflaggbook.com