Have you ever wondered if you really have what it takes to build a life-changing business from the ground up, without connections, wealth, or a blueprint? This episode of Entrepreneur Blueprint will stir your soul and fire up your faith as we sit down with Gerwayne Collins, a top-producing real estate agent, devoted mom of many, and the woman her community lovingly remembers as “the candy lady.”

Gerwayne’s story is not polished, it’s powerful. Raised on Houston’s northeast side, with no insider knowledge of the home-buying process, Gerwayne’s first real estate experience left her feeling lost and underinformed. But that experience lit a fire in her. She dove deep into learning, not just to help herself, but to help her siblings, friends, and eventually hundreds of clients.

Brian and Gerwayne dive into her journey from full-time project engineer to real estate powerhouse, juggling multiple roles with the help of her village, and a whole lot of prayer. Her passion isn’t just about selling homes; it’s about making sure others never feel as lost as she did.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why knowledge, not hype, is the foundation of real estate success

How Gerwayne leaned into community, faith, and mentorship to launch her business

The #1 challenge agents face in today’s market (hint: it starts with TikTok)

How to discern if you should become a real estate agent

Practical first steps for anyone wanting to enter the industry and thrive

"I don’t need to get paid to help people, I’m just passionate about making sure they don’t feel uninformed like I once did." – Gerwayne Collins

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What if the key to success isn’t the hustle, but the heart behind it?

In this powerful episode of The Entrepreneur Blueprint, host Brian Smith sits down with top-producing real estate agent and sister in Christ, Jeneen Poole, to uncover how a South Side Chicago girl with a box of discarded coloring books became one of Texas’s most trusted agents, not by chasing commissions, but by serving people with purpose.

Jeneen shares her unexpected journey into real estate, beginning with childhood hustle and eventually stepping into the world of home sales after a divine moment in a model home. Through raw storytelling and faith-fueled wisdom, she reminds aspiring entrepreneurs that success isn’t about Instagram highlights, it’s about integrity, service, and knowing your why.

You’ll hear about the tough lessons she learned, the challenges of balancing business and family (with 14 grandkids!), and how putting God and priorities first has been the secret sauce to her longevity and impact.

Key Takeaways:

Success in real estate, and life, requires a heart of service, not just a hunger for sales.

Your priorities determine your peace: put the “big rocks” in first.

Integrity may cost you a commission, but it builds lifelong trust.

Real growth comes from reading, studying, and not settling for soundbites.

Faith isn’t just a belief system, it’s a business strategy.

“If I wouldn't come into this house, I'm not going to tell you that you should.” - Jeneen Poole

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Ever look at a successful entrepreneur and think, “They must have had all the right connections and resources from the start”? This week’s episode of The Entrepreneur Blueprint Podcast will change that perspective forever. Brian Smith sits down with his longtime friend and top-producing real estate agent Leslie Renteria, whose journey from a low-income Houston neighborhood to running a thriving real estate and remodeling business is a masterclass in perseverance, faith, and hustle.

In this conversation, Leslie shares how she went from being an orthopedic nurse to finding her calling in real estate, without any role models in business. From juggling newborns and closings during a pandemic, to starting a construction and staging company to better serve her clients, Leslie’s story is proof that big dreams can grow from humble beginnings when you’re fueled by grit and guided by strong values.

Whether you’re a new agent, a working parent, or just someone chasing a big goal, this episode will inspire you to push past excuses and keep building, one step at a time.

Key Takeaways:

Why you shouldn’t quit your day job when starting in real estate

How a strong support system can make or break your success

The surprising skills nursing gave Leslie for real estate

Balancing top-producer ambition with being a present parent

Why integrity and relationships matter more than flashy marketing

"Even when you’re not trying to be successful, when you do the work, people are watching, and that’s where your business grows." - Leslie Renteria

If this conversation inspires you, subscribe to The Entrepreneur Blueprint, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and take a few minutes today to journal about the habits you want to build for your own success story.