05/12/2026
Never burn bridges with good people.
Seriously.
Because one day you may look back and realize the people who stood beside you during some of your darkest and most uncertain seasons are the very same people cheering you on during your greatest growth.
Sometimes the right people just keep finding their way back into your life and business for a reason.
A couple months ago, I started searching for help for my non-CRE activities like the podcast, foundation, community work, and the general ecosystem that exists outside of my day-to-day brokerage world. Full-time felt unnecessary for this season, but finding a truly high-quality part-time fit proved harder than expected. I also didn’t necessarily want to hire an agency because I still needed someone who could operate as a true executive assistant and thought partner.
So naturally, I reached back out to Nicole, who had already been helping me on a gig basis since January, to see if she’d assist me in finding the right person.
Then I found out something pretty funny.
Just a week earlier, she had told her husband how awesome it would be if we worked together again.
Well… here we go again.
August 2020 was her first start date. Then came January 2025 through my acquisition and even beyond that to help ensure everything transitioned smoothly for me. And now again in 2026.
What’s always stood out to me about Nicole is that even between roles, she was never someone who disappeared or said, “that’s not my job.” She was always willing to hop on a call, help think through something, or support me however she could.
That’s uncommon.
And honestly, it’s pretty incredible that she has been such a consistent part of my story through some very hard seasons and now into a season filled with growth, alignment, and momentum.
Also… it’s probably for the best that it’s Nicole because she already understands every nook and cranny of how my brain works. Between the podcast, the foundation, the deals, the content, the kids, and the constant “what if we did THIS?” ideas, it’s a lot. Frankly, I was not looking forward to trying to train someone new as not many people get it. N
After only a few hours back together, I already have no doubt how impactful this is going to be.
I’m excited to officially welcome Nicole back as my Operations & Brand Manager as we continue bringing everything full circle.
