Episode 17 - When to Call It Quits in Real Estate with Erica Rojek
The Real Talk We Need in Real Estate
I’ve spent over half my life in real estate. I’ve seen agents rise fast, burn out faster, find their rhythm, lose it again, reinvent themselves, and yes, even leave the industry altogether.
But here’s what I haven’t seen enough of: honest conversations about what happens when real estate just…doesn’t fit anymore.
This week on the podcast, I had one of those conversations. And let me tell you, it shook something loose in the best way.
When the Joy is Gone (Or Never Came)
I sat down with Erica Rojek, a former agent, mom of two, powerlifter (yes, really!), and all-around truth-teller. She built a real estate career during the pandemic while working full-time and raising kids post-divorce. And for a while, it worked.
Until it didn’t.
She started noticing that the very things she was “supposed” to do to grow her business prospecting her sphere, creating content, doing open houses, felt exhausting, inauthentic, and honestly…icky.
The Hidden Pressure of "Shoulds"
That’s when it hit her: she didn’t actually want to do real estate activities.
Not because she wasn’t capable. Not because she didn’t care about people. But because she realized she was building a business that drained her, and that’s not success.
It took a text from her broker and a whole lot of soul-searching to finally admit: this isn’t working for me.
And instead of pushing through the pressure or hanging on just because “maybe it’ll click soon,” she let go. On her own terms. With peace and clarity.
Sometimes, Success Means Walking Away
Let me be clear, this episode isn’t about failure. It’s about freedom.
It’s about:
What it looks like to walk away without guilt
Why your sphere not choosing you isn’t a personal attack
The hidden shame so many agents carry when business isn’t booming
How letting go of something misaligned can open the door to something better
The Truth You Need to Hear
If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in a career that everyone else seems to love…
If you’ve ever been told to “just keep going” even though your gut says stop…
If you’re clinging to the hope that the next deal will finally make it all worth it…
You need to hear this conversation.
You’re Not Alone
Because here’s the truth:
You’re not a quitter for honoring your well-being.
You’re not a failure for choosing a new path.
And you’re not alone if real estate isn’t lighting you up anymore.
🎧 Listen to the full episode now!
This one’s real, raw, and ridiculously validating. Especially if you’re in a season of questioning where you go from here.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected from your work, know that you don’t have to push through the pressure. You have the power to walk away, redesign your path, and build a career that aligns with your values and life goals.
Here’s to creating businesses and lives that truly feel good. Let’s make it happen.
