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Bent Danholm is stepping onto a national stage as a new Central Florida host for The American Dream TV, with filming scheduled for Dec. 20 in Winter Garden, Florida. The move puts a local real estate leader and community storyteller in front of a wider audience, with an episode built around Winter Garden’s lifestyle, small businesses, and housing market appeal.
The announcement comes from MAXIM Realty Orlando, where Bent Danholm serves as broker and owner. His first segment as host will spotlight what makes Winter Garden stand out—from a walkable downtown feel to a popular farmers market—while also introducing a residential listing intended to reflect the area’s character and growth.
The episode will mark the first Central Florida installment hosted by Bent Danholm for the nationally syndicated series, a show known for blending real estate expertise with community-driven storytelling.
Bent Danholm to film in Winter Garden for first Central Florida episode
Bent Danholm has been selected as a Central Florida host for The American Dream TV, with filming scheduled for Dec. 20 in Winter Garden. According to the announcement, his inaugural episode will focus on the unique lifestyle and community appeal of the city.
The segment is designed to feel less like a traditional real estate pitch and more like a neighborhood spotlight. Viewers can expect a behind-the-scenes look at local culture and livability, along with insight into the local real estate market.
Bent Danholm’s episode is also positioned as a milestone for the region’s representation on the series, described as the first Central Florida episode hosted by him for the nationally syndicated program.
What Bent Danholm’s Winter Garden segment will feature
Bent Danholm’s first episode is set to highlight specific Winter Garden experiences that residents and visitors recognize immediately.
According to the release, the episode will include:
- The city’s popular farmers market
- A spotlight on local small businesses
- A residential listing that reflects Winter Garden’s character and growth
By mixing neighborhood features with a property highlight, the segment aims to connect lifestyle and housing in a single story—showing not only what’s for sale, but what day-to-day life can look like in the community.
Bent Danholm said Winter Garden represents what makes Central Florida special.
“Winter Garden is a perfect representation of what makes Central Florida special,” Bent Danholm said. “From its walkable downtown and thriving farmers market to its locally owned businesses and diverse housing options, it’s a community people truly connect with. I’m excited to help tell that story on a national stage.”
The American Dream TV’s format and national reach
Bent Danholm is joining a show that frames real estate through the lens of lifestyle, culture, and local pride.
The American Dream TV is described as an Emmy-nominated lifestyle and real estate television show that blends community storytelling with real estate expertise. The series airs nationally on major platforms, including HGTV and The Travel Channel, and is also available through leading streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Roku, and Tubi.
The show’s reach is not limited to traditional TV distribution. The announcement also notes that the series generates millions of views on social media, extending each episode’s impact well beyond a single broadcast.
For a local market like Winter Garden, that combination—national syndication plus social distribution—can create a different level of visibility than standard local marketing. In this case, Bent Danholm’s segment is positioned as a way to present the community to viewers who may not already be familiar with Central Florida neighborhoods outside the usual headlines.
How hosts are selected and why Bent Danholm was chosen
Bent Danholm’s role as a host is tied to a selection process that emphasizes trust and community credibility.
Executive Producer Craig Sewing, an Inman News nominee for “Most Influential in Real Estate,” personally selects hosts who serve as trusted voices for their markets. Hosts are chosen based on professional reputation, community involvement, and the ability to authentically showcase lifestyle and real estate through compelling storytelling.
That focus on authenticity and market knowledge is central to the show’s concept. Rather than treating homes as isolated products, the series leans into the idea that neighborhoods and local experiences are part of what makes a property valuable.
In that context, Bent Danholm’s episode approach—farmers market, small business features, and a local listing—matches the show’s style of community-centered storytelling.
Local storytelling meets real estate exposure
Bent Danholm’s segment is described as offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at Winter Garden’s culture and livability while also offering insight into the local real estate market. The announcement frames the episode as part of The American Dream TV’s mission to present positive, community-driven media.
A representative from American Dream Media and Tech summarized the show’s intent and the reason Bent Danholm fits the format.
“The American Dream TV is about more than homes—it’s about the people, places, and experiences that define each market,” the representative said. “Bent Danholm brings local expertise, professionalism, and passion for Central Florida, making him a natural fit for the show.”
That statement underlines the positioning of Bent Danholm’s role: a local host who can introduce a community through both lifestyle and housing, without separating one from the other.
What this means for Winter Garden and Central Florida visibility
Bent Danholm’s participation is framed as a boost for Winter Garden’s national exposure.
The announcement says the episode is expected to reach a national audience while reinforcing Winter Garden’s reputation as one of the region’s most desirable places to live. The segment’s structure—neighborhood features plus property highlights—aims to show why the area appeals to residents, not just buyers scanning listings.
Bent Danholm’s involvement is also described as part of a broader commitment to innovative marketing, community engagement, and elevated exposure for Central Florida real estate. For a brokerage owner, national media placement can serve multiple purposes at once: market education, community branding, and showcasing how local lifestyle connects with real estate decisions.
At the same time, the episode focus remains specific and grounded in the Winter Garden story being filmed: the farmers market, the small business ecosystem, and a featured residential listing intended to reflect local growth and character.
About Bent Danholm
Bent Danholm is a Central Florida real estate advisor with MAXIM Realty Orlando and specializes in lifestyle and luxury residential markets. He is recognized for market insight and a community-focused approach, representing homes and neighborhoods through storytelling that highlights design, culture, and livability.
According to the announcement, Bent Danholm’s work centers on showcasing what makes each community distinct—from local businesses and walkable downtowns to architectural character and quality of life. As a host on the Emmy-nominated series The American Dream TV, Bent Danholm brings what the company describes as an authentic Central Florida perspective to a national audience, connecting real estate with the lifestyle it represents.
About American Dream Media and Tech
American Dream Media and Tech is described as an Emmy-nominated, Telly Award-winning producer of national lifestyle and real estate television programming, including The American Dream TV.
The company is featured on HGTV, The Travel Channel, CNBC, and major streaming platforms. It says it is dedicated to positive media that highlights authentic stories of communities, culture, and opportunity.
Conclusion
Bent Danholm’s debut as a Central Florida host on The American Dream TV puts Winter Garden in the spotlight with filming scheduled for Dec. 20. The first episode is set to feature the city’s farmers market, highlight local small businesses, and introduce a residential listing that reflects the area’s character and growth.
With a nationally syndicated platform and wide distribution across major TV and streaming services, Bent Danholm’s segment is positioned as a community-first look at Winter Garden’s lifestyle and livability, paired with local real estate insight. For Central Florida viewers—and a national audience—this episode aims to show why the neighborhood story matters just as much as the home.
