MY JOURNAL is a collection of storytelling articles that highlight my journey as a businesswoman and independent agent. I share personal stories and life lessons, as well as insights into business, branding, real estate, investing, and building a career that gives you the freedom to live a life you love.

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Real Estate and the GCI Obsession

For as long as I have worked in real estate, our industry’s obsession with GCI or gross commissions earned has irked me. Why is it that to be considered a success in real estate, one has to close the most deals at the highest values? It’s time we recognise ethics and client satisfaction just as much as we validate earnings.

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The Not-So-Sexy Side Of Real Estate

When I was 19, I was fortunate to meet a person who became one of my greatest mentors in property. In this post I share one critical piece of advice he gave me that led to one of the best buying decisions I’ve ever made. The truth is, despite all the success stories you hear about people making big money in property, few actually get it right, and sadly there are many more tales of distress. You just don’t hear about them. I’m about to spill the beans on Why?

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