Ken Robertson, MBA, Cove Canyon Realty

07/30/2026

Sometimes you have to leave home to appreciate it.

This month my daughter and I spent a few days touring Cal Poly. Somewhere between the long drive, some ridiculous estimation games (How many pizza restaurants are there in America?), and conversations about what life might look like after high school, I came home with a renewed appreciation for South Orange County.

This month's Career Transitions column is about road trips, real estate, and why the biggest decisions often start by simply knowing where you want to go.

A Road Trip, Real Estate, and a Renewed Appreciation for South Orange County Ken Robertson, Expert Contributor, Cove Canyon Realty I'm writing this month's column from San Luis Obispo, where my daughter and I are spending a few days touring Cal Poly. It has been one of those simple trips I'll always

06/25/2026

05/21/2026

For most of my career, I’ve been an office guy.

So anytime I get the chance to work with my hands — painting, building something simple, figuring out how to make something myself — I genuinely love it.

We needed a new leasing sign for one of our listings in Historic Old Towne Orange, and instead of ordering one from a sign fabricator, I decided to give it a shot myself.

The last custom sign I purchased was pushing close to $1,000, so I figured… why not try building one myself?

Honestly, I had a blast making this thing. Saved a bunch of money, got to tap into a different kind of craftsmanship, and it reminded me how much I enjoy being a hands-on operator — not just behind a desk, but actually creating something tangible.

There’s also something really fun about thinking of signage as part branding, part storytelling, and part creative project. It definitely got the creative juices flowing.

Real estate has always been more than transactions to me — it’s strategy, positioning, creativity, and sometimes even a little construction project mixed in.

What do you think?

05/18/2026

My daughter’s hand made water color greeting cards. Order them while they are available - she can barely keep up!! ❤️❤️❤️ $25 each / 3 for $50.

05/10/2026

“Work from home” is great… until your dog joins every Zoom call, your fridge becomes a full-time coworker, and your “office” is also where you fold laundry.

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05/10/2026

04/23/2026

SpaceX launch last night from Laguna Surf Lodge. Super cool - the first one I’ve seen. Note the planet in the background.

04/22/2026

Spent some time in the studio this week filming a testimonial for my advisor Rob.

Grateful for the work we’ve done together—it’s had a real impact on how I think, operate, and show up in my business.

Also… a reminder of how powerful it is when great people run a tight, professional operation.
Fun to be on the other side of the camera for a change.

04/20/2026

I enjoyed this quote. And when you meditate, the giver is the universal field or god (call it what you will). We are the ones who must be open to receive, and then we give it away again to whoever is open to receiving it once again. We become a conduit. Do we become angels or messengers on earth? All who are open to it?