Did you know your previous career could be your biggest real estate advantage? Whether you were a police officer, teacher, nurse, golf pro, or anything else—your past is full of trust, credibility, and connections that can fuel your real estate business. In this episode of the Agent Rise Podcast, Neil shares how to align your personal brand with your life experiences—without being salesy.

You'll learn:

• Real-life branding ideas for agents from various career backgrounds

• How to stay top of mind with your old network (even if you're brand new!)

• Creative strategies to make your past passions part of your Chase Pillar

• Ways to deepen relationships with newsletters, events, and niche branding

🎟️ Join us at the Agent Rise Summit – April 27-29 in Fort Myers, FL Get tickets now: https://agentrisesummit.com

📲 Text Neil at 833-500-1135 to share your past career and get ideas for your brand!

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: Why Your Past Matters in Real Estate 01:30 – Tapping Into Your Trusted Past Professions (Police, Nurse, Teacher) 04:10 – Real Example: Branding from a Law Enforcement Background 06:45 – How To Reconnect with Your Old Network Using Newsletters 08:00 – Creating Your Own "Homes for Heroes" Style Program 09:00 – Hosting Events That Tie Into Your Brand (Party in the Park) 11:10 – Real Example: Turning Golf Into a Real Estate Brand 13:40 – Using Golf Networking, Listings, and Content to Build Authority 15:30 – Making Golf or Hobbies Part of Your Entire Brand 16:40 – Real Example: Building a Brand Around Clubs, Hobbies & Community 18:00 – Supporting Your Group Without Feeling Salesy 19:30 – How To Position Yourself As Their "Go-To" Agent 21:10 – Sponsorships, Club Events, and Private Parties as Branding Tools 23:00 – Why Your Past Is Your Superpower 24:00 – Neil's Story: From Screen Printer to Realtor Using Past Connections 25:00 – How to Get Help Customizing Your Brand Based on Your Past