05/13/2026
One thing I enjoy doing is posting from the heart. In a world where authenticity seems to slip away every day, and in an industry where it’s hard to decipher, I always want to speak from the heart, whether it’s appreciated or not.
I had a closing today, a really special closing, and I’ve finally had a moment to reflect on it. I will occasionally make jokes about how stressful this industry is, but unless you’re really in it AND doing a fair amount of business, it won’t really register. But my colleagues who fall under that umbrella will attest to my accuracy when describing the process. I LOVE what I do. Completely love it. But there are days where I question everything and just want to walk away because of the damage it can cause mentally and emotionally. This s**t is hard, don’t let anyone ever tell you otherwise. If they do, they’re lying to you.
But days like today make it totally worth it. I’ve known this man since middle school (so like twenty years if you’re keeping score). Back then I wasn’t popular. I was insecure and awkward. And this man stood up for me when he didn’t need to. Those are things you never forget.
We reconnected several years later and I am beyond grateful. I lead a charmed life. I am surrounded by incredible people with good hearts. And this dude may be the best human being I know. And his humility will make him chafe at that statement, but I promise you it’s true. I’m genuinely inspired by this guy. And he’s made me believe in myself when no one else could. He’s not just my friend, he’s my brother. I mean that.
I had the honor of helping him purchase his first home today. I helped him accomplish a goal and make a dream come true. There are no words for how that feels. It makes you forget every client that made you feel like the dumbest person alive, every deal that ever fell through, every doubt you ever had about what you do having value.
Every time I hand over a key to someone it matters. I have made more friends doing this than anything else in my life. And every single one has added more value to my life than they’ll ever know. This was a big deal. And I’m so glad I got to be a part of it. Hell yeah, let’s go!
