Creating Your Happy Place: Lessons from 34 Years in Real Estate

From answering phones at my brother’s brokerage when I was 14 to building a thriving real estate business alongside my husband, this journey has been nothing short of transformational. Over the last 34 years, real estate has given me more than a career—it’s given me purpose, resilience, and a life I truly love.

In this episode of the How-To Series, I’m getting personal. I want to share the mindset shifts, daily practices, and hard-earned lessons that helped me go from being “in the business” to building a life by design—what I call my happy place.

💭 Mindset Is Everything

Success in real estate isn’t just about lead gen, transactions, or market timing. It starts with mental toughness—the ability to get up when things fall apart, to keep going when no one’s watching, and to stay grounded when success comes your way.

Over the years, I’ve learned that your mindset is either your greatest asset or your biggest roadblock. That’s why it’s critical to protect your peace, set clear boundaries, and surround yourself with people who elevate your energy.

🙏 The Power of Gratitude

No matter what’s going on in the market, gratitude is always the game-changer.

I start each day with a gratitude practice—because when you focus on what’s working, you attract more of what you want. Gratitude shifts your energy, your relationships, and even your results. It turns transactions into connections, and clients into lifelong friends.

🔥 Embrace the Entrepreneurial Spirit

This business can burn you out if you let it. But when you treat it like a vehicle to create freedom, everything changes. Whether it’s scheduling time for your family, investing in your health, or building passive income streams, the goal should always be to design a business that supports the life you want—not the other way around.

Don’t just build a real estate business. Build your happy place.

🔓 Unlock Your Potential

Here’s what I know for sure: you are capable of more than you think. The only thing standing between you and the next level is belief. When you decide to show up fully, lean into coaching, and take imperfect action, everything begins to shift.

Whether you’re in your first year or your 30th, the path to joy and success in this business is paved with intention, resilience, and heart.

🎥 Watch the Full Episode

This episode is for every agent who’s ever felt stuck, tired, or disconnected from their "why." I hope it reminds you that you’re not just in real estate—you’re building a legacy, one decision at a time.

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