"How Wine-Making Taught Colleen Gerke the Skills for Real Estate Success"
Colleen Gerke’s journey from owning a winery to becoming one of Nassau County’s top real estate agents is a testament to the power of transferable skills. 🍷🏡 Giving tours, speaking to strangers, educating guests, and being hands-on with the business—all of these experiences laid the foundation for her ability to build instant connections with clients today.
💡 Key Takeaways:
How hard work and hands-on experience translate into real estate success.
The importance of connecting with people through education and communication.
Insights from one of Nassau County’s leading agents serving Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee, and more.
🎙️ Hear the full story behind Colleen’s unique journey: www.tracyhayespodcast.com/239
📞 Buying or selling in Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee, or Nassau County? Call Colleen Gerke for unmatched expertise and personal connection!
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"From Wineries to Real Estate: Colleen Gerke’s Inspiring Journey to Success"
In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, meet Colleen Gerke, a top-producing real estate agent in the sought-after Fernandina-Amelia Island community of Northeast Florida. With a diverse background spanning 25 years in sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship—including owning a successful winery—Colleen’s journey is packed with lessons for real estate agents, business professionals, and entrepreneurs alike.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How Colleen transitioned from managing a winery to thriving in real estate.
The importance of branding, consistency, and client care in business success.
Insights on navigating competitive markets, building strong networks, and staying ahead of industry trends.
🎯 Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent, aspiring entrepreneur, or business leader, Colleen’s story is filled with actionable advice and inspiration to elevate your career.
🎙️ Listen to the full episode now or watch it right here on YouTube!
📸 Follow Colleen on Instagram for more tips and inspiration: @your_instagram_handle
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Can Social Media Really Change the Game in Real Estate?
In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence podcast, host interviews Colleen Gerke. Colleen
shares her fascinating journey from being a successful winery owner in Missouri to becoming one of the top real estate agents in Northeast Florida. Colleen discusses the intricacies of transitioning from agriculture and wine production to the competitive world of real estate. She emphasizes the importance of consistent branding, the role of social media, and the power of video marketing.
Colleen is recognized by the Amelia Island Nassau County Association of Realtors as a Top Producer Realtor, recognized by the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors as a Real Producer, is a Top Residential Real Estate Agent on Jacksonville Business Journal’s Book of Lists, and is part of Engel & Volkers Diamond Elite Club. She also has a 5-Star rating on Zillow, Yelp, Realtor.com and Facebook.
Tune in to this episode as Colleen sheds light on her personal experiences, including the challenges and rewarding moments of her career changes!
Highlights
00:00 Colleen Gerke: How Wine Made Me A Great Real Estate Agent
09:08 Transition to Real Estate
24:36 The Joy of Closing Deals
40:30 Leveraging Social Media and AI
51:31 Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Agents and Conclusion
Quotes:
“I knew from the get go, it needs to be consistent.” – Colleen Gerke
“I knew coming from that marketing side that you can build it but that's not necessarily going people to come.” – Colleen Gerke
“When I'm out in public and hanging out with friends not to talk real estate, if you want to talk real estate, they can bring it up. And I'm happy to talk about it with them.” – Colleen Gerke
To contact Colleen Gerke, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Email, and Website.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/close_with_colleen/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/closedwithcolleen
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@closewithcolleen
Email: colleen.gerke@engelvoelkers.com
Website: https://www.closewithcolleen.com
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