Host Amanda Divito Parle sits down with longtime friend, real estate veteran, and industry thought leader Sean Moudry of Keller Williams Advantage Realty for a wide-ranging, deeply honest conversation about longevity, leadership, brokerage models, and what it really means to build a meaningful career in real estate over decades—not just cycles.

With more than 30 years in the business, Sean reflects on his journey from getting licensed at 21, selling 72 homes his first year, and becoming a REMAX Hall of Fame producer, to building teams, launching brokerages, navigating the recession, and ultimately returning to sales with a clearer sense of purpose. Together, Amanda and Sean unpack the realities behind brokerage ownership, recruiting, profit-share and rev-share models, technology costs, and the myth of the “perfect” real estate company. They explore why most brokerages fail, why most agents don’t last, and how ego, curiosity, and risk tolerance shape the paths entrepreneurs choose.

The conversation also turns personal—touching on burnout, loneliness in the business, the power of mentorship, and the responsibility that comes with influence. From analogies about trains, hunters, and hawks to reflections on legacy, contribution, and paying wisdom forward, this episode is a thoughtful examination of where the real estate industry has been—and where it’s headed. Insightful, candid, and deeply human, it’s a masterclass in staying relevant, grounded, and generous over the long haul. 🚆🦅

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Topics Discussed 🔑

• Starting Young & Scaling Fast Sean’s early years in real estate, cutting his teeth on tough deals, and massive early production.

• From Sales to Teaching & Leadership Why Sean felt called to move beyond day-to-day brokerage into training, coaching, and influence.

• Building Teams vs. Building Brokerages What works, what doesn’t, and the costly lessons learned along the way.

• Why Most Brokerages Fail Recruiting challenges, technology costs, profitability myths, and structural realities.

• Franchise Models, Rev Share & Profit Share A candid breakdown of Keller Williams, EXP, Real, Compass, and Redfin models.

• Technology as Both Opportunity & Burden Why backend systems are essential—and wildly expensive.

• Ego, Burnout & Knowing When to Pivot How pride, exhaustion, and capacity limits shape big career decisions.

• Sales as a Return, Not a Regression Why coming back to sales can be grounding, rewarding, and sustainable.

• Loneliness in a People-Driven Business Why real estate can be isolating—and how teams and culture combat that.

• Mentorship, Legacy & Paying It Forward The lasting impact of mentors and the responsibility to contribute knowledge.

• Writing, Teaching & Knowledge Transfer Why clarity comes from writing—and how ideas become legacy.

• The Long Game Why there is no perfect company, no perfect model—only the right fit at the right time.

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Practical Takeaways for Entrepreneurs & Leaders 🛠️

• There is no perfect business model—only one you understand and can sustain.

• Brokerage ownership is harder and less profitable than it appears.

• Technology can scale you—or sink you.

• Recruiting is about vision, not headcount.

• Sales skills never expire—and returning to them isn’t failure.

• Mentorship compounds across generations.

• Writing clarifies thinking and preserves wisdom.

• Legacy is built through people, not production numbers.

Host Amanda Divito Parle sits down with entrepreneur and changemaker Leah Martin, co-founder of A Brighter Community (ABC), for a powerful conversation about purpose-driven entrepreneurship, risk, empathy, and what it truly means to build a business rooted in dignity and love.

After spending more than two decades in a highly technical career in satellite imagery and geographic information systems, Leah shares how an unexpected connection to the Down syndrome community changed the trajectory of her life. Together with her business partner, Robin Sattel, Leah helped build A Brighter Community—a day program for adults with developmental disabilities designed to provide meaningful days, meaningful work, and a deep sense of belonging. At ABC, participants are not clients—they are friends—and that distinction shapes everything.

Throughout the conversation, Amanda and Leah explore the intersection of business and compassion, from hiring and retaining mission-aligned employees in a high-turnover industry to navigating Medicaid funding, real estate ownership, and the realities of risk as a business owner. They discuss the importance of supported employment, community integration, and long-term planning for adults with disabilities—especially as parents age. With clarity, humility, and heart, Leah offers a rare look at entrepreneurship that prioritizes people over scale, values over margins, and impact over ego. 🌱💙

Topics Discussed 🔑

• From Satellite Imagery to Social Impact How Leah transitioned from a 23-year career in mapping and remote sensing into mission-driven entrepreneurship.

• What Is A Brighter Community (ABC)? A day program for adults with developmental disabilities focused on dignity, love, safety, and meaningful lives.

• The Power of Complementary Partnerships How Leah and Robin balance operational leadership with programmatic expertise.

• Supported Employment & Community Integration Why meaningful work matters—and how businesses benefit from inclusive hiring.

• Entrepreneurial Risk & Leap-of-Faith Decisions From investing retirement funds to buying a building and carrying long-term debt.

• Funding, Medicaid Waivers & Business Reality How ABC operates as a for-profit service agency within a highly regulated system.

• Hiring, Retention & Culture in a Care Industry Why mission, relationships, and shared values—not money—keep people engaged.

• Serving Families, Not Just Individuals Navigating the complex dynamics of parents, caregivers, and long-term planning.

• Whole-Person, Whole-Life Care Why ABC believes in continuity—from day programming to residential support.

• Adjacent Ventures & Staying Focused Lessons from an escape room business, publishing projects, and mission-aligned creativity.

• Resilience, Risk Tolerance & the Entrepreneur’s Fire What business ownership teaches you when there’s no off-switch.

Practical Takeaways for Entrepreneurs & Leaders 🛠️

• Purpose-driven businesses can be financially sound and deeply human. • The right partner multiplies impact by complementing your strengths. • Risk tolerance is a prerequisite—not a side effect—of entrepreneurship. • Culture and values retain people when money can’t. • Language matters—how you name people shapes how you serve them. • Focus doesn’t mean stagnation; it means intentional growth. • Businesses can—and should—leave communities better than they found them.

Host Amanda Divito Parle sits down with longtime friend, Compass Real Estate advisor, and master prospector Kelly Moye for a candid, grounded conversation about discipline, longevity, relationships, and what it truly takes to build a sustainable career in real estate.

Raised by a single mother in the real estate business, Kelly learned early that success comes from consistency, connection, and showing up—every single day. From answering business phone calls at age seven to prospecting daily for decades, Kelly shares how her deep commitment to relationships, self-sufficiency, and work ethic shaped a career that has spanned market cycles, brokerages, and personal reinvention.

Together, Amanda and Kelly explore why real estate is less a job and more a lifestyle—and why there is no tenure in the business. They unpack the discipline behind daily prospecting, the myth that social media replaces real relationships, and the emotional responsibility agents carry while guiding clients through life’s biggest transitions. The conversation also touches on investing early, preventing burnout, mentoring agents, and finding variety and fulfillment without abandoning the career that provides stability and meaning. Thoughtful, honest, and refreshingly practical, this episode is a masterclass in playing the long game—with heart. 🏡✨

Topics Discussed 🔑

• Growing Up in Real Estate How watching her single mother build a business shaped Kelly’s work ethic, confidence, and client-first mindset.

• Self-Sufficiency as a Driving Force Why Kelly believes in always being able to take care of herself—and how that belief fuels her consistency.

• The Discipline of Daily Prospecting How structured relationship management and two hours a day of outreach create an all-referral business.

• Why Relationships Outperform Social Media How real connection, not online visibility, sustains long-term success.

• Real Estate as a Lifestyle, Not a Job Why the business doesn’t fit into a 9–5 box—and likely never will.

• No Tenure, No Entitlement Why every agent starts at zero each year, regardless of experience or reputation.

• Investing Early and Hedging the Future Lessons learned from market investing, rental properties, and knowing what you’re good at.

• Choosing the People You Work With Why boundaries, discernment, and gratitude matter more than price point.

• Mentoring Agents Without Carrying Them Kelly’s approach to leadership, accountability, and letting people earn their place.

• Avoiding Burnout Through Variety How Kelly finds growth and challenge outside real estate—without destabilizing her core business.

Practical Takeaways for Entrepreneurs & Leaders 🛠️

• Consistency beats talent over the long term. • Relationships compound—if you tend them intentionally. • Discipline is often fueled by fear, but sustained by enjoyment. • Real estate success requires emotional availability, not just hustle. • There is no “arrival” point—everyone starts at zero again. • Invest early in what you understand. • Build a business that supports your life, not one you need to escape from.