How do you go from painting homes as a student to becoming a top-producing real estate professional clients trust for life?

In this episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson sits down with Greg Kuchma, a successful real estate broker whose entrepreneurial journey started with the Student Works Management Program. Greg shares how he built confidence through hands-on leadership, developed strong client relationships through consistent follow-up, and applied the lessons of service, integrity, and efficiency to grow a career based on repeat business and referrals.

You’ll hear how his early entrepreneurial experience helped him stand out in a competitive market, why managing expectations sets the foundation for trust, and how treating every client like a VIP—regardless of budget—has become his winning formula.

Whether you're aiming to lead your own business or stand out in your industry, Greg’s story is filled with actionable advice and mindset shifts to help you get there.

Enjoy!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why confidence and experience are built through action—not theory
• How Greg turned follow-up and relationship-building into repeat business
• The key mindset shift that helped him navigate uncertainty and rejection
• Why managing expectations is essential to client satisfaction
• How to deliver five-star service no matter the property’s price
• Why outsourcing tasks can be a smart financial decision
• The long-term payoff of doing the job right the first time
• And much more...

Guest Bio:

Greg Kuchma is a real estate broker at RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., A graduate of the Student Works Management Program, Greg credits much of his early business acumen and confidence to his experience as a student entrepreneur. Today, he brings that same entrepreneurial mindset to every transaction, whether it’s a $200K condo or a multimillion-dollar lakefront home, ensuring each client feels like his only client.

Resources

Greg’s Linkedin

Student Works

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