"You're going to learn so much more in life from your mistakes than you're going to learn from your victories."

In today's episode, HomeSmart's Chief Business Development Officer, Carol Perry, shares her incredible journey growing up in Newport Beach, to shaping Arizona's real estate world. From college days at Southern Methodist University working for title and mortgage companies to owning a small business, Carol's leadership at HomeSmart shows her commitment to growth and teamwork.

Listen in to learn from her resilience, love for learning, and how unity and the power of teamwork drives success in real estate.

Learn more about Carol and HomeSmart: homesmart.com/team-members/carol-perry/
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"I'm a razor blade, I'm not a swiss army knife. I focus in on one thing- once I find out how to do it well, I repeat it as often as possible." Insurance expert John Tankersley's journey is a testament to the power of focus and specialization in the world of sales. In the conversation with Utility Concierge CEO Gabe Abshire, listen in to hear how John's pursuit of mastering his skills led him to create "gethomeinsurancenow.com", tailored for Florida home owners and home buyers.

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In this episode of Connecting the Journey, Gabe sits with Bob Stallings - a trailblazer whose roots stretch from the charming small towns of West Virginia to the cityscape of Dallas.

Last year, Bob took a courageous leap of faith and transitioned from a successful career in the grocery industry, where he had climbed the professional ladder since the age of 17, to the ever-evolving world of real estate.

Listen in on Bob's journey to becoming a licensed agent amid some of the most challenging shifts in the market.

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"I think independence leads to an entrepreneurial spirit."

Join us on this episode of Connecting the Journey as we introduce Howard Ashkinos, a native New Yorker raised in Texas where he found his entrepreneurial spirit. Howard's captivating life story is marked by personal growth and professional evolution. After a heartfelt reunion with his father in New York, his journey led him from advertising to youth baseball coaching and soon after, to the dynamic world of real estate.
Don't miss Howard's inspiring story of resilience and unwavering determination.

Learn more about Howard: https://find.jpar.com/agent/12938/Howard+Ashkinos/
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"If this is the worst it's ever been, I have nothing to compare it to..."

Nick Good picked an interesting time to try to make his own way in the real estate business - the housing market crash of 2008. Lessons he learned along the way have helped shape the way he and The Good Home Team thinks about selling real estate. What happens to a young, hungry agent when eight deals fall apart in a month?

Learn more about Nick at thegoodhometeam.com

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"Rock bottom is a great foundation."

The tough times prepare you for the good times. That's a lesson that Greg Cunningham has learned through his life: getting in trouble growing up, going to the military, spending too much time and too much money during his early years as a realtor, to finally leading a team and finding that precious work/life balance that everyone strives for. Find out how a bet on himself when he could barely afford it led to future success.

Learn more about Greg at limitlessestates.com

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Denton Aguam has had many pivot points in his career: from college baseball player to real estate agent to leading a team. Along the way, he's found how to shift his thinking about running a business. What are the three things he considers most important?

Learn more about Denton at darexp.com

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Your rank doesn't matter if you don't have the respect of the people that work with you.

That's just one of the many lessons that Mark Johnson, CEO of JPAR Real Estate, learned during his time in the military. How important is grit in the workplace? Find out on this new episode of Connecting the Journey!

Learn more about Mark and JPAR at jpar.com

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What does an employee look for in a leader? Chris Harden knows both sides of that equation, going from a realtor to leading his own team with RE/MAX. What did he learn along the way? What made him want to put together The Chris Harden Team? What has he learned from the pandemic?

Learn more about Chris and The Chris Harden Team at remax.com/real-estate-teams/the-chris-harden-team-mckinney-tx/101894265

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For more than a decade, Andy Tuttle has watched the real estate business go through all sorts of changes. But the pandemic and lockdown was something that really turned the industry on its head. What has he learned during this past year? When was he most terrified? How did slicing open his hand teach him to be a better salesperson?

Learn more about Andy Tuttle and The Tuttle Group at thetuttlegroup.com

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