Submission AbstractI was introduced to real estate by a family friend while I was attending community college. I have always loved learning, but not in the traditional classroom environment. Real estate opened my eyes to a path where success was built on work ethic, emotional intelligence and the ability to build relationships rather than a formal four-year degree. It showed me that entrepreneurship could be a vehicle for both personal and financial growth and that I could shape my own future much earlier than I expected.
I earned my real estate license at 19 while completing my associate’s degree. I immediately felt a sense of clarity and direction that I had never felt in a classroom. Since then, I have never looked back. Real estate has allowed me to combine my love for people, problem solving and business, and it has shaped the career I continue to build today.