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Melissa Horne didn't set out to become a real estate powerhouse. Growing up in Queens, she found her first success in Manhattan's nightlife, managing the legendary Comedy Cellar where comedy icons like Kevin Hart cut their teeth. The bustling downtown scene taught her invaluable lessons about human psychology and influence – "there's nothing like a 5am drunk in downtown that you really learn the depths of humanity and how to control them."
When motherhood at 29 forced a career pivot, Melissa discovered talents she never knew she possessed. Returning to college as an adult student opened her eyes to possibilities beyond the nightclub doors. "I was always that kid that had a ton of potential and I wasn't sure when it was going to come out," she reflects. That potential first manifested in a dumpster company she built with her partner – a venture that proved both educational and challenging in New York's byzantine regulatory landscape.
The real transformation began when a persistent real estate broker named Vinny Martino saw something in Melissa she couldn't yet see in herself. Despite her initial resistance, his unwavering belief eventually drew her into real estate, where she flourished as a marketing director and buyer's agent. "It took him to discover it," Melissa shares about recognizing her own talents. "I didn't see that talent in me, I didn't have that confidence in me."
Life threw another curveball when family circumstances forced a reluctant relocation to Florida in 2017. Starting over in Melbourne's real estate market during the pre-pandemic boom, Melissa navigated dramatic market shifts while establishing herself as a top producer at Remax. Now eyeing multifamily syndication deals, she carries forward the wisdom gained from each business venture and life transition.
Melissa's most powerful message resonates with anyone questioning their path: "Every day is a brand new beginning. There is nothing you can't do." Her journey proves that sometimes all it takes is "one little tiny piece of success" to build the confidence that unlocks your potential. What might you accomplish if you recognized your worth today?
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Melissa Horne didn't set out to become a real estate powerhouse. Growing up in Queens, she found her first success in Manhattan's nightlife, managing the legendary Comedy Cellar where comedy icons like Kevin Hart cut their teeth. The bustling downtown scene taught her invaluable lessons about human psychology and influence – "there's nothing like a 5am drunk in downtown that you really learn the depths of humanity and how to control them."
When motherhood at 29 forced a career pivot, Melissa discovered talents she never knew she possessed. Returning to college as an adult student opened her eyes to possibilities beyond the nightclub doors. "I was always that kid that had a ton of potential and I wasn't sure when it was going to come out," she reflects. That potential first manifested in a dumpster company she built with her partner – a venture that proved both educational and challenging in New York's byzantine regulatory landscape.
The real transformation began when a persistent real estate broker named Vinny Martino saw something in Melissa she couldn't yet see in herself. Despite her initial resistance, his unwavering belief eventually drew her into real estate, where she flourished as a marketing director and buyer's agent. "It took him to discover it," Melissa shares about recognizing her own talents. "I didn't see that talent in me, I didn't have that confidence in me."
Life threw another curveball when family circumstances forced a reluctant relocation to Florida in 2017. Starting over in Melbourne's real estate market during the pre-pandemic boom, Melissa navigated dramatic market shifts while establishing herself as a top producer at Remax. Now eyeing multifamily syndication deals, she carries forward the wisdom gained from each business venture and life transition.
Melissa's most powerful message resonates with anyone questioning their path: "Every day is a brand new beginning. There is nothing you can't do." Her journey proves that sometimes all it takes is "one little tiny piece of success" to build the confidence that unlocks your potential. What might you accomplish if you recognized your worth today?