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You never know who you can influence

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Real Estate Agent with ProSmart Realty

I stopped a long time ago trying to guess who would succeed at real estate after they get newly licensed. 

Meet John, he came to me almost 10 years ago and here is his story...

So proud of my friend John! He owns 9 homes, and has a team of over 60 people! You never know the fire deep inside of some people!

From John:
One of the very first people that ever gave me a shot in real estate and I’m forever grateful!

Six brokers turned me down, including the one on my mail route, because I was “part time”

They obviously had no idea what was in my head.  I was anything but part time, I would not be outdone. Gary Wolter saw that in me and honestly if he didn’t hire me that day I probably would have quit.  I struck out five times.  

Century 21
Remax
Berkshire 
West USA
A mom and pop

Thanks for the laughs today.  Thanks for sharing your stories, your journey, your struggles.

Thanks for your leadership still to this day.

So many take aways from you but my favorite was,

“Spend time with people that make you laugh.  Spend time with people you learn from.  Spend time with people you can grow from.”

Love you man and proud of all you have done and your drive to help and inspire others!

Who knew you could spend time with others and learn from them when they work at other brokerages?  Weird.

Posted by

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS, CREN, MSP    

Realtor Certified Residential Specialist, Mesa/Gilbert/Queen Creek/Chandler, AZ

Licensed agent since 2001 "Premier Personal Service"

GaryWolter.com

MelyndaWolter.com

480-269-1164-Gary

480-442-8316-Melynda

 

Mike McGlynn
The Gallery of Homes - Omaha, NE
The Luxxe Group by Gallery of Homes

Isn't that the truth.  I've seen this scenario unfold many times.

Aug 15, 2024 08:30 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thanks for sharing, make it a great Thursday and enjoy your upcoming weekend!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Aug 15, 2024 09:09 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

That is the beauty of ActiveRain. We learn from each other and share our knowledge freely.

Aug 15, 2024 12:26 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Gary and Melynda,

Loved your post because its so true! I to stopped a long time ago trying to guess who would succeed at real estate after they get newly licensed. You never know and I've seen some real rock stars I would have never guessed would get as far as they have!

Aug 15, 2024 03:13 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

HI Gary=what an uplifting story!!  And good for you for seeing the potential in this young man. 

Aug 15, 2024 05:51 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

What a wonderful story. Who knows what is inside of people? You saw it!

Aug 17, 2024 05:51 AM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Well, Gary, you obviously made a good decision on taking a chance on a rookie ten years ago.

Aug 18, 2024 08:58 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

I love hearing this type of success story. None of us can ever really know the potential within someone unless we give them a chance.

Aug 18, 2024 11:43 AM