On this episode of the Boardroom Banter podcast, Bec is joined by one of Perth's most respected real estate leaders, Karen Firth (Director, Art of Real Estate). Karen shares her incredible 30-year journey, from running an Applecross video store and hosting high-class guests at the famous Cocos Restaurant to being recruited by an industry icon. They discuss her decision to build her own brand, the power of creating a "safe" and supportive team culture , and why her business philosophy shifted from "hustle" to "help" after a personal tragedy.

Key Topics & Timestamps:

• [00:00] Welcome Karen Firth
• [02:45] The Origin Story: From an Applecross Video Store to Real Estate
• [06:15] Getting Started in 1995: Door-knocking & White Pages
• [10:15] Working with Alan Bourke & The Decision to Start Her Own Brand
• [15:00] Brand Perception vs. Reality: "You only sell nice houses"
• [17:30] Karen's Top 3 Leadership Tips
• [24:00] The "Hustle vs. Help" Mindset Shift

Keywords

Boardroom Banter, Karen Firth, Art of Real Estate, Perth Real Estate, Leadership, Business Culture, Alan Bourke, Entrepreneurship, Perth Business, Real Estate Agent, Podcasting