Professionalism, discretion, and passion for the business: all words describing today’s incredible guest whose exceptional market knowledge and remarkable service can be seen from a mile away.
In this episode, Amy Powell of Engel & Völkers sheds light on her journey from difficult beginnings to booming success in the industry. Amy Powell is an entrepreneur, top-producing real estate agent, and savvy strategic investor who has overcome enormous personal challenges on her way to success. With little more than desire and a dream, she quickly accumulated a diverse portfolio of short- and long-term rental properties, creating passive income for herself and a legacy for her family.
An impactful and compelling speaker, Amy has inspired thousands by sharing her journey to peace, prosperity, and joy. If you’re ready to learn from a high-level producer, develop relationships and networking opportunities, and get inspired by a story of overcoming adversity, tune in now!
[00:00 - 08:04] Knocking on Doors with Determination
Amy Powell talks about the Woman Up panel she spoke on
Get to know more about Amy’s background (Property management at 18!)
How Amy got business from going around knocking on doors
[08:05 - 14:57] From no Formal Education to Being the Most Successful in the Room
How Amy became a self-starter, bettering herself by self-improvement
Surrounding yourself with successful people without needing to meet them
How compensating for what she lacked drove Amy to learn harder than anyone else
[14:59 - 21:33] Building Your Business When Everything is Working Against You
Amy shares her experience working for a builder and getting her license
Amy talks about the determination she needed to curate listings in a low price point area
Starting from nothing, taking care of kids, and facing the 2008 market crash
[21:34 - 27:59] Searching for Value in Whoever You Work With
Amy talks about her experience and the value of switching brokerages
Look for the culture and leadership that matches your needs at the time
Amy credits her coach with helping her to grow as an agent and changing her life
[29:00 - 40:44] Amy's Story: How Coaching Saved Her Real Estate Career
From getting two DUIs and being served with divorce papers to rebuilding her life
Selling real estate with an ankle bracelet and a mug shot
Learning how to ask for help and coaching led Amy to get her first $600,000 listing
How Amy sold a $1M house while cleaning houses with a revoked license
[40:45 - 49:25] The Take Aways from Amy’s Experience
Drawing inspiration from Amy’s story
Attacking adversity from a place of abundance
You are the result of the decisions you make
[49:26 - 53:12] Corey Engle's Magic Sauce
The power of having a vision and being able to clear up your pitch to agents
How Corey cares about people and his agents
Having the right coaches early on in your career
What Corey brought in from his career as an athlete
[53:13 - 1:09:51] 5 Years of Real Estate - What Did We Learn
Amy names the coaches and mentors that had a hand in her finding success
If Amy can do it, anyone can - 5 years may be all you need
Amy talks about the importance of relationships in real estate and building your foundation
Ramp up your education so you can be the expert in the room
How networking moves the needle in business
[1:09:52 - 1:16:13]
What makes Amy a unique real estate agent that people should be using
Questions to get to know more about Amy and her values
Ways to reach out to and connect with Amy
Quotes:
“You’re not just a real estate agent opening doors. You are running a business… Realtors work hard, and they play hard.” - Amy Powell
“Sometimes the best gifts are wrapped in barbed wire.” - Amy Powell
“I was forced to humble myself. I was forced to dig deep. I couldn’t have the pretty mask on anymore. I just had to deal with life…” - Amy Powell
"I was selling real estate, had three kids got that second DUI in January of 2013. And then, on Valentine's day, I was served with divorce papers. I had to figure out where I was going to live. I had an ankle bracelet, and I was still selling real estate.” - Amy Powell
Connect with Amy through Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out https://amypowell.evrealestate.com/ and follow your dreams home!
