E71: Beyond HGTV: The Real Truth About the Housing Market with Gold Standard

04/09/2025 11 min Episodio 71
E71: Beyond HGTV: The Real Truth About the Housing Market with Gold Standard

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What makes Dionne Malush with Gold Standard Realty a good neighbor?  Ever wondered what happens when you merge creative talent with real estate expertise? Meet Dionne Malush, the force behind Realty One Group Gold Standard Pittsburgh, who transformed personal adversity into entrepreneurial triumph.Dionne's journey from graphic designer to real estate innovator offers a masterclass in career pivoting. After her 17-year design business partnership dissolved, she entered real estate and quickly matched her previous income. Recognizing the powerful synergy between design and real estate marketing, she established a brokerage that disrupted Pittsburgh's century-old real estate practices. "We came into an area where everything was the same for over 100 years and we disrupted," Dionne explains. The result? Over 100 agents joined in the first year alone, making Gold Standard the fastest-growing real estate company in Pittsburgh.What sets Dionne's approach apart is her fierce commitment to authenticity and agent support. With six offices throughout the region and 207 agents, Gold Standard prioritizes education and marketing resources. The brokerage uniquely features a real estate attorney as broker, providing invaluable legal expertise that prevents issues before they escalate. Dionne candidly dispels industry myths, warning that "HDTV is not the truth" and that real estate success requires genuine relationship-building and consistent marketing. Behind her professional achievements lies a poignant personal story—channeling grief over her father's passing into creating the "Shine On Success" podcast, where she showcases stories of resilience. Despite facing her husband's recent liver transplant, Dionne believes "grief has made creativity my superpower," demonstrating how personal challenges can fuel professional innovation. Her enthusiasm for AI technology further illustrates her forward-thinking approach to an evolving industry.Ready to experience the Gold Standard difference? Discover more at realtyonegroupgoldstandard.com and witness how Dionne's unique blend of creativity, resilience, and innovation is reshaping Pittsburgh's real estate landscape. How might her story inspire your own professional transformation?To learn more about Gold Standard Realty go to: https://www.realtyonegroupgoldstandard.com/Gold Standard Realty(724)941-1427

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