Let's Talk Business, Marketing & Words of Wisdom with MandyTheRealEstateBroker

This episode I am joined by Joanna Burke, founder of Queen Bee Small Business Solutions. After a 20-year career in senior management running distribution centers and facing career shifts during COVID, Joanna took a leap of faith, relocated from California to Virginia, and launched her own business within 60 days. Joanna shares how her passion for numbers and helping people transformed into a thriving remote bookkeeping business—ranging from quarterly check-ins and major cleanup projects to personal financial management for families in need. Tune in to hear about the power of networking through BNI, the importance of asking questions, leveraging online learning, and designing a business that aligns perfectly with your desired lifestyle.

Kristen Ingram / Bookkeeper Training School (BTS): The course and framework Joanna used to launch her bookkeeping business.

The Empowered Bookkeeper Network: A supportive community for growing bookkeepers.

Book Mentioned: Be Seen (on asking for help and building visibility).

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Welcome to the very first Book Club Edition of Let’s Talk Business, Marketing, and Words of Wisdom! In this episode, Mandy The Real Estate Broker reviews The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino—a timeless classic packed with wisdom for success in business and life.

Get your own copy here:  https://amzn.to/3yYJACl

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This episode I am joined by Dan Clark, a serial entrepreneur, real estate agent, digital marketing agency owner, and aspiring mortgage loan officer. With a career spanning over 30 years in self-employment and network marketing, Dan shares the pivotal moment that drove him into real estate, the power of solving problems for others, and a practical tip every business owner can implement today: building and optimizing a Google Business Profile. Tune in to learn why passion and continuous learning are non-negotiable for success, how to find your niche, and why failing forward is part of the entrepreneurial process.

Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller

Go for No! Yes Is the Destination, How You Get There Is No by Richard Fenton & Andrea Waltz (Note: Often referenced in entrepreneurship circles alongside sales leadership)

Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim Grover
https://amzn.to/4jYvvYu 

Go for No! by Richard Fenton https://amzn.to/4k2ULgo 

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This episode I am joined by Tanner Moffo of Bayfield Home Loans. Fresh off a VA loan training session at the AMW Real Estate office, Tanner sits down to share his insights on the biggest hurdles first-time homebuyers face and why understanding the step-by-step process is crucial. Specializing in VA home loans, Tanner breaks down how veterans can leverage their benefits to build long-term wealth, turn primary residences into investment properties, and why income—not just credit or down payments—is the real key to getting started in real estate.

Tanner Moffo

Bayfield Home Loans

Podcast Mention: Check out Mandy as a guest on Tanner's podcast, Virginia is for Realtors, Episode 92/93!

Check out Tanner's Podcast, Virginia is for REALTORS. Here is a link to when I was on his podcast. https://virginiaisforrealtors.simplecast.com/episodes/amanda-walsh?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1R-vhj3YoLwQ5XAI2p3F-YOAvYc2I9x0o1DFr3NsQzUM8QOHvLvVZaSK4_aem_AT0PLRc1AyDRGP8kNbewFjJWR6FQxb9o7HKU6WCh4luiWP2vBHhoKEjHzo0Kvrl5cnH8O04GZ6eomSPxFJWwTHo_ 

https://www.bayfieldhomeloans.com/

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This episode I am joined by Tara, a Class A Builder, Realtor, and agent with AMW Real Estate. Tara shares her powerful journey from growing other people's companies to taking total control of her destiny through dual-licensing in real estate and construction. From navigating the daily punches of entrepreneurship to launching her non-profit initiative Healing Robin, Tara breaks down what it takes to pivot, stay confident, and take daily action toward building a life of purpose.

Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson

The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

https://www.instagram.com/tarathebuilderandrealtor

Book Recommendations:
Who Moved My Cheese https://a.co/d/cGjt3M5 
The One Thing by Gary Keller https://a.co/d/cYq6AOl 

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Please join me to hear my conversation with Lester Norwood with Legacy Builders Insurance and Financial Investments. With over a decade of experience as an agency owner and former Field Sales Leader, Lester shares essential wisdom for entrepreneurs at any stage. From the three major reasons small businesses fail to the importance of building 20-year plans and exit strategies, Lester offers a masterclass in turning passion and skill into a sustainable, scalable business.

https://agents.allstate.com/lester-norwood-newport-news-va.html

Book Recommendations:
The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard https://amzn.to/3COLIPj

Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek https://amzn.to/42Vafg3 

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This episode I am joined by Michael Gardner of Level Up Home Services. With over 21 years of experience in the termite and pest control industry, Michael breaks down his transition into entrepreneurship, the core values that drive his business, and why treating clients like family is the ultimate strategy for long-term success. Discover what it takes to build a community-centered company and maintain personal balance along the way.

The Peace Index: A 5-Part Framework to Conquer Chaos and Find Fulfillment by Jeremie Kubicek

https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Index-Five-Part-Framework-Fulfillment/dp/1119985927/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=Peace+index&qid=1701135921&sr=8-1

Michael Gardner

Owner / Operator

Level Up Home Services, LLC.

Website: http://LevelUpPestAndHome.com

Phone: (757) 992-6564 | (757) 920-3510

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100089805791664

Instagram: @leveluphomeservicesllc

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Today's interview is with Tracy Mastroianni

Tracy Mastroianni, a native of Central Pennsylvania who has lived a nomadic lifestyle for 17 years as a military spouse. Throughout her journey, she has resided in 9 different states and 1 US territory, making her adaptable to diverse environments. Tracy is also a proud mother of 5 and has spent most of her life as a stay-at-home mom while taking part-time jobs to suit her schedule. Recently, Tracy settled in Chesapeake, Virginia, and started her own company, TMTransactions, as an independent Transaction Coordinator.

Book Recommendation: https://amzn.to/47AliKt

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