[S1] Patience, perseverance, and personality: The keys to success in the real estate game - with Irene Bacogiannis

12/04/2023 36 min Temporada 1 Episodio 12

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we hear the unusual story of Irene Bacogiannis, who stumbled into the valuation profession after 20 years in the restaurant business.
Irene tells how she was burnt-out from 18-hour weekend shifts and endlessly catering to customers.
But that all changed when she found a college catalog promoting appraiser courses …
After initially being treated like a “bored housewife” out of her depth, we hear how Irene worked essentially for free for a year to stack her skills and knowledge.
Despite the challenges of no steady income, Irene believed building a strong foundation would ultimately pay off. 
Her persistence and hard work eventually led to a breakthrough and she began to receive referrals and landed her first big deal.
And those 20 years in the restaurant game weren’t wasted.
Managing staff is the same - whether they’re waiting tables or pricing a piece of land …
Above all, we learn how true growth comes from being comfortable with being uncomfortable, and embracing change.

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