Keywords: real estate, entrepreneurship, business growth, coaching, market trends, hiring, company culture, financial management, mentorship, vertical expansion

Summary: In this conversation, Betsy Pepine shares her journey from the pharmaceutical industry to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur. She discusses her transition into real estate, the challenges of building a brokerage, and the importance of mentorship and strategic planning. Betsy emphasizes the significance of core values in hiring and managing talent, as well as the need for financial awareness in business. She also touches on market trends in Florida and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Beyond her entrepreneurial story, Betsy dives into the power of mindset and personal growth, explaining how coaching and continuous learning have shaped her leadership journey. She talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, mentors, team members, and peers, who align with your vision and values. Betsy also highlights the role of vertical expansion in creating additional revenue streams, the benefits of embracing technology and AI to improve efficiency, and how delegation can empower business scalability.

She shares practical wisdom on financial discipline, living debt-free, and building a company culture rooted in trust and accountability. Betsy also reflects on generational shifts in home ownership, community engagement, and what the future holds for the real estate industry. Her story serves as an inspiring reminder that success comes from staying adaptable, purpose-driven, and people-focused, no matter where your entrepreneurial journey begins.

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"I feel like I came full circle."

"I love the book, Who Not How?"

"Get a mentor, if not a coach."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:10 Transitioning to Real Estate

05:45 Building a Brokerage

09:06 Vertical Expansion in Real Estate

12:50 Establishing a Real Estate School

15:08 Creating Impact through Nonprofit Work

17:17 Hiring and Managing Talent

21:14 Challenges in Growth and Structure

25:28 The Power of Delegation

27:45 Coaching and Continuous Learning

29:42 Marketing Strategies in Real Estate

32:00 Financial Acumen and Debt-Free Living

33:57 Breaking Boxes: A New Perspective

36:26 Future Aspirations and Collaboration

38:57 Current Trends in the Housing Market

41:52 Generational Shifts in Home Ownership

43:53 Advice for New Entrepreneurs