From daydreaming about seven different careers at just seven years old… to building a name rooted in integrity, authenticity, and heart — this episode with Kischma Channette is one you’ll want to hear all the way through.

Raised by a single mother and driven by big dreams from an early age, Kischma’s journey took her from teaching to real estate — a leap that meant leaving behind stability, stepping into commission-based work, raising an eight-month-old child, and betting on herself during uncertain times.

What makes her story inspiring isn’t just the success that followed. It’s the resilience behind it:

✨ choosing courage over comfort

✨ rebuilding after setbacks

✨ learning how to balance ambition and motherhood

✨ showing up confidently even during moments of doubt

✨ and building trust through genuine care for people

She also shares one of the biggest lessons she learned the hard way: multitasking isn’t always productive. In a career where costly mistakes can impact families and homes, focus matters. Time blocking, intentional work, and being fully present became key to her success.

And fun fact — this episode also tells the story of how Kischma first met Brian through a simple cardboard house giveaway at a school event… a small moment that eventually led to a lasting professional connection.

If you’ve ever questioned your path, started over, or dreamed bigger than your circumstances, this conversation will speak to you. 💛

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What began as a first job waiting tables at Lasagna House became the foundation for a life built on resilience, perseverance, and faith. In this episode, Matt Vernon reflects on the unexpected moments and meaningful connections that shaped his journey from a nervous first-day waiter to a successful restaurant owner.

Matt shares how a simple opportunity—and the kindness of someone who believed in him—gave him the confidence to grow, work hard, and pursue a bigger vision for his life. Through years of challenges, lessons, and determination, he discovered that success is rarely about overnight results; it’s about staying committed, trusting the process, and continuing to show up even when the path feels uncertain.

This conversation is a reminder that every journey starts somewhere, and sometimes the people who encourage us early on leave a lasting impact far beyond what they realize. Matt’s story is filled with gratitude, humility, and inspiration for anyone chasing a dream, rebuilding their life, or searching for purpose in the work they do.

🎧 Tune in to hear how perseverance, faith, and genuine human connection can open doors to opportunities greater than we ever imagined.

In this episode, Mary Giovinale shares how she took a leap of faith, left her career behind, and built a fulfilling path in real estate by trusting her instincts and embracing change.During a major life transition—relocating from California to Houston—

Mary made a bold decision: to quit her job and pursue real estate full-time. What started as a passion for browsing homes and exploring listings quickly turned into a career she genuinely loves.

Mary opens up about the power of reinvention and how she didn’t start from scratch—she leveraged her background in engineering, data, and marketing to create an edge in her new career.

She also shares the importance of:

✨ building lasting relationships over transactions

✨ guiding clients to make informed, not emotional, decisions

✨ setting realistic expectations in a world influenced by social media and TV

✨ and creating a strong, trustworthy team to support long-term growth

From moving across the world to Angola to building her own real estate team, Mary proves that success isn’t about perfect timing—it’s about adaptability, trust, and taking action.

This episode is filled with insight for anyone considering a career shift, building a client-based business, or learning how to grow through life’s biggest changes.

🎧 Tune in to learn how courage, experience, and the right support system can help you create a career—and life—you truly love.

In this episode, Marcy Navejar shares how she went from working a desk job to building her dream career in real estate—one weekend at a time.

Although she was exposed to real estate early on by watching her father flip houses, Marcy didn’t jump in right away. Instead, she took a strategic path: earning her degree, working full-time, and using her weekends to study, attend open houses, and build the foundation for her future in real estate.

Within just two months of becoming a full-time realtor, she was earning what she used to make at her 9-to-5.

Marcy also talks about the importance of:

✨ finding the right coach

✨ being open to feedback

✨ building a reliable team

✨ and using open houses as a powerful learning opportunity

This episode is packed with practical advice and encouragement for anyone preparing to make the leap into real estate.

🎧 Tune in and learn how preparation, mentorship, and consistency can help turn your side hustle into a thriving career.

In this episode, we sit down with Wale Lawal, a Nigerian-born entrepreneur whose investor mindset was shaped long before he entered real estate.

Wale shares how a cultural philosophy — never using both hands to eat — influenced the way he approaches money, risk, and opportunity. That mindset led him through multiple ventures, including transportation, crypto, and forex trading. While not all of them succeeded, each experience taught him valuable lessons about resilience and growth.

His turning point came during the purchase of his first home, where communication gaps and unmet expectations pushed him to become the solution. Determined to serve others better, Wale earned his real estate license and began giving back to the community that once helped him.

Today, he’s known as a fierce yet fair negotiator—focused on creating win-win outcomes for buyers and sellers alike. This episode is a powerful reminder that setbacks don’t define you— your mindset does.

From Curiosity to Conviction: How Raymond Romo Built Success Without a Roadmap

Entrepreneurship and real estate are often portrayed as purely logical pursuits—numbers, strategies, and frameworks guiding every decision. But in this episode, Dwayne Perryman Jr. offers a much more human perspective on leadership, work, and service.

From buying his first home with his wife to building a real estate career rooted in integrity, Dwayne shares how some of the best decisions happen when logic and emotion are structured to work together. Whether it’s evaluating a home, managing time while working from home, or serving clients with genuine care, his approach is intentional and values-driven.

Dwayne also opens up about the realities behind real estate—the exams, licensing, fees, and emotional resilience required long before the first deal ever closes. He emphasizes the importance of entering the industry informed, prepared, and aligned with your values, not just attracted by the highlight reel.

At the core of his work is service. Shaped by his background in ministry, Dwayne believes people should never feel like transactions. Clients deserve honesty, peace of mind, and respect—whether they buy or walk away.

This episode is a grounded conversation about decision-making, boundaries, faith, and building a career that honors both excellence and humanity.

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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