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

If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and take 5 minutes to journal your own “big rocks.” What truly matters, and are you building your life around it?

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.

How do you build a business that honors your faith, serves your family, and still thrives in the real world?

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Blueprint, host Brian Smith sits down with longtime friend, brother in Christ, and financial services leader Corey Allen. From a humble upbringing in St. Martin, Louisiana, to serving in Iraq, and now serving everyday families through financial literacy and empowerment, Corey’s journey is anything but conventional. But it’s rich with purpose, persistence, and powerful life lessons.

Corey shares how he transitioned from military life to entrepreneurship, discovering his calling in financial services without prior experience, or even a love for math. His path was shaped by mentorship, mindset shifts, and a deep love for people. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale your business without losing your soul, Corey delivers gold for real-life disciples aiming to lead and serve with integrity.

🔥 5 Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:

Why loving people is more important than loving numbers in business

The “5 P’s” to evaluate any opportunity (Philosophy, People, Process, Price, Performance)

How block scheduling can create balance between business and family

Why mentorship only works if you’re humble and coachable

The secret power of keeping your “why” front and center

💬 “You don’t learn it to do it. You do it to learn it.” - Corey Allen

➡️ Take Action: If this episode inspired you, share it with a friend who needs encouragement on their entrepreneurial journey. Don’t forget to subscribe and journal what your current “why” is, it might be the key to your next breakthrough.

What if your side hustle could become a seven-figure legacy? In this episode of The Entrepreneur Blueprint, host Brian Smith sits down with Hall of Fame real estate professional and multi-million-dollar producer, Marcy Rogers. Her journey from waitressing and selling vacuums to running her own thriving brokerage is nothing short of extraordinary.

Marcy opens up about her bold leap into real estate 13 years ago, the grind behind the glamour, and the power of perseverance. She shares how her past experiences, from sales to service, built the foundation for her meteoric rise in the industry. Together, Brian and Marcy dive into the myths of entrepreneurship, the necessity of boundaries, and the secret sauce behind building long-term client trust.

If you've ever wondered what it really takes to start your own business, grow a loyal following, and still make time to bake perfect cookies, this episode is for you.

Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:

Real estate success is less about glam and more about grind, showing up is everything.

There’s no ceiling in entrepreneurship, but you must set boundaries to protect your time.

Open houses aren’t optional, they’re a numbers game and a connection point.

Don’t be a secret agent, if people don’t know you’re in business, they can’t work with you.

Surround yourself with doers, being around the right people accelerates your growth.

“It’s not about the numbers. It’s about showing up, being present, and letting people know who you are.” - Marcy Rogers

🎧 Don’t just listen, act: Subscribe to The Entrepreneur Blueprint, share this episode with a rising entrepreneur in your circle, and journal one step you can take this week to dynamize your own journey.

Ever wondered what it looks like to plant entrepreneurial seeds in your children before they’re old enough to get a job? What if your biggest business lesson came from your mom, a garage sale, and a can of starch?

In this heartwarming kickoff episode of The Entrepreneur Blueprint, host Brian Smith sits down with his very first mentor, his mom, Carolyn Sue Smith. Together, they dive deep into the roots of Brian’s entrepreneurial journey, tracing it back to a summer filled with ironing jeans, mowing lawns, and washing cars. Carolyn, a retired nurse and proud grandmother, shares how she empowered her young sons to earn money, manage it, and build confidence, long before they knew what entrepreneurship even meant.

But this episode isn’t just about nostalgia. Carolyn also reveals how she’s now instilling money wisdom into her grandchildren through a creative in-home convenience store, teaching them the value of budgeting, counting, and contentment, all while having fun. It’s a blueprint for raising financially smart kids, packed with laughter, life lessons, and love.

5 Takeaways:

You’re never too young to learn the value of work.

Necessity can spark creativity—like launching a business for Air Jordans.

Empowering kids financially helps build lifelong confidence.

Even simple play (like a home “store”) teaches real-life money skills.

Parents are teachers, and grace is essential in the journey.

“They may not have been as big as my hands, but they were still hands capable of producing an end result.” – Carolyn Sue Smith

Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen, and share this episode with a parent, mentor, or aspiring entrepreneur you admire.

In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Journey, Brian and Rhonda dive into the nuts and bolts of building their home inspection business, emphasizing the power of faith, teamwork, and intentional culture. They share how their complementary strengths; Rhonda’s vision and Brian’s action-oriented mindset; created a balanced partnership. The game-changer? Hiring their first operations assistant after coaching, which freed them from overwhelming tasks. They reveal their “me, we, you” training method for inspectors, ensuring quality without reinventing the wheel. With faith at the core, they foster a respectful, collaborative company culture, empowering their team to solve problems and thrive.

Brian and Rhonda also unpack the emotional weight of entrepreneurship, from celebrating milestones like their first family trip to Hawaii post-corporate life to the importance of acknowledging each other as partners. They stress leading with grace, maintaining open communication, and never burning bridges during career transitions. Their advice for aspiring entrepreneurs? Take the leap, set a date for your goals, and invest in coaching to avoid costly mistakes. Tune in for a blueprint on building a business with faith, family, and fearless action.

Key Takeaways

Complementary Strengths Win: Balance vision and action for a thriving partnership.

First Hire Matters: An operations assistant can reclaim your time and sanity.

Train Smart: Use the “me, we, you” method to ensure quality and confidence.

Culture is Everything: Build a respectful, problem-solving team with grace and faith.

Celebrate Milestones: Mark wins, like financial freedom, to fuel your journey.

“Build your business with faith, empower your team, and never leave dreams unfulfilled.”

In this episode of Entrepreneur Blueprint, Brian and Rhonda Smith share their transition from corporate power plant engineers to full-time real estate inspection entrepreneurs. After years of moving every two years; Nebraska, Kentucky, Florida; the couple, driven by faith and an entrepreneurial itch, sought stability to plant roots. A chance encounter with a home inspector sparked their side hustle, but COVID and corporate layoffs forced a bold leap into full-time entrepreneurship. They discuss the challenges of time management, working 80-hour weeks, and the game-changing decision to seek coaching. This episode is a roadmap for anyone craving freedom through entrepreneurship.

Brian and Rhonda explore how faith guided their journey, balancing prayerful decisions with strategic action. They reveal how coaching helped them overcome the overwhelm of wearing all hats and build a business with flexibility. From managing family life to mastering the entrepreneurial grind, their story shows that the leap, though daunting, is worth it. Tune in for practical insights on navigating career transitions, managing time, and trusting the process to build a life of purpose and impact.

Key Takeaways

Faith Fuels Action: Prayerful decisions paired with strategic moves drive success.

Coaching is Key: Invest in guidance to navigate entrepreneurial blind spots.

Time Management Matters: Balance family, faith, and business to avoid burnout.

Embrace the Leap: Corporate layoffs can be the push to pursue your calling.

Flexibility is Freedom: Entrepreneurship offers options corporate life can’t.

“Don’t wait for the perfect moment; take the leap and trust the path will appear.”