From Agent to Advocate: My Journey to Becoming a Real Estate Speaker Who Actually Helps Agents
There was a time I swore I’d never speak on a stage.
Not because I didn’t have anything to say but because I was too busy trying to survive my own real estate career.
I was the agent who hit the milestones: top producer, award-winner, team leader, brokerage owner. On the outside, it looked like I had it all figured out.
But behind the scenes? I was burned out, exhausted, and constantly asking myself:
“Is this really what success is supposed to feel like?”
That question changed everything.
And it’s what eventually led me, unexpectedly and wholeheartedly to become a real estate speaker on a mission to help agents actually enjoy their business again.
Where It Started: High Volume, Low Joy
For years, I ran a high-performing team. I chased the metrics. I pushed for growth. I hustled my way into burnout. I believed what the industry told us:
Work harder. Be available 24/7. Scale at all costs.
But all that chasing came with a cost:
My energy
My relationships
My love for the business I once couldn’t wait to wake up to
My milestone goal? It used to be hitting $150M+ in volume.
Then, it shifted:
I wanted to build a business that didn’t make me miserable.
The Turning Point: Redefining What Success Looks Like
The shift wasn’t overnight. But once I stopped defining success by GCI alone and started focusing on joy, freedom, and impact, everything changed.
I restructured my business. I streamlined my systems. I built Happy Agent Co. to teach other agents how to do the same.
And little by little, I started speaking, first on Zooms, then at brokerage events, then CE workshops.
What I realized was this:
Agents didn’t need more hype. They needed real talk, real tools, and real support.
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The Decision That Changed Everything
I made a promise when I stepped into the role of a real estate speaker:
I’d only teach what I’ve lived.
That means I don’t just talk about systems, I show agents how to build them in a way that fits their life.
I don’t just teach mindset, I share the real struggles I had (and still have).
I don’t just preach balance, I give tactical ways to protect your energy and hit your goals.
Because I believe:
You shouldn’t have to choose between income and alignment.
You don’t have to run your business like everyone else.
You can build something sustainable, spacious, and still wildly successful.
The Ripple Effect: Real Results, Real Impact
Since becoming a speaker, I’ve led dozens of workshops and CE training sessions that don’t just check a box, they spark change.
I’ve seen agents:
Reignite their passion for the business
Finally set boundaries that stick
Ditch lead gen tactics that drain them and lean into strategies that feel good
Increase their referrals without burning out
And the best part? They leave saying:
“I feel like someone finally gets it.”
“This was the most honest training I’ve ever attended.”
“I have hope again.”
That’s the kind of impact I live for.
Speaking From the Heart (Not a Script)
Becoming a real estate speaker wasn’t part of my original plan. But it’s now one of the most fulfilling parts of what I do.
Because I’m not just speaking to agents, I’m speaking for them.
For the agent who’s tired of the grind.
For the one who’s ready for something different.
For the one who knows there’s a better way, but doesn’t know where to start.
At Happy Agent Co., we help agents build businesses they actually enjoy, ones that are profitable, sustainable, and aligned.
And if I can help just one more agent find their way back to joy? The mic is always worth it.
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