In today’s episode, we have Leah Maieski to share with us her experience and advice for new agents. Leah shares that the most important thing for a loan officer to have is good communication, which is vital for trust and confidence. 

 

Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Leah received her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology at Jacksonville University where she was an active member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, Panhellenic Council, and Sociology Club. Leah fell in love with the city, beaches and culture of Northeast Florida. She continued her education at Northcentral University and received a Master of Education degree specializing in Leadership in Higher Education. Leah worked in social services for several years serving adults with Developmental Disabilities. When Leah and her husband bought their first home in 2013, she felt a spark and knew she wanted to pursue a career in Real Estate. She finally took a leap of faith and got her Real Estate license. Leah loves that she can combine her passion for real estate with helping and serving others. 

[00:00 - 10:29] Opening Segment

  • I welcome Leah to the show
    • Leah’s background
    • Buying houses in the coast
  • Enrolling in a real estate school

 

[10:30 - 26:09] Transitioning to Real Estate and the Ups and Downs of Business

  • Learning how to market yourself
  • Emotional impact of managing different expectations
  • Maintaining a positive mindset
    • Mentally and physically

 

[26:10 - 47:27] Achieving Success in Real Estate

  • The importance of having someone hold you accountable

 

  • Surrounding yourself with successful agents
  • Being involved in community events

 

  • Leah shares some of the training programs and experiences that has helped her
  • Taking note and implementing what other more educated people say
  • Some key takeaways in order to be successful
    • Consistency
    • Social media for building relationships
    • Giving back to the community

 

[47:27 - 63:18] Closing Segment

  • The importance of digital marketing, specifically social media
  • More time in the industry means more confidence
  • Staying up to date with the industry
  • Final words

 

Quotes:

 

 "It's so important to surround yourself with people that have obviously done super well in the business and that you can just learn from." - Leah Maieski

 

I like taking notes and sitting and being around people that have more education and more experience than me." - Leah Maieski

 

"It's about the relationships you build, and then that could bring you to the next level." - Leah Maieski

You can connect with Leah through Instagram and Facebook.

 

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