Episode 04: The Bridge Between Bartending and Business

In this episode of Know Your People, host Bob Kelley sits down with Tony White to discuss his journey from the service industry to real estate success. Tony shares how years of bartending provided the perfect training ground for the "people business," teaching him how to manage different personalities and keep a level head in fast-paced environments. The conversation dives into the importance of service to clients and how that carries over from any industry.

Chapters

[00:00] The Restaurant Roots Tony discusses his background in the hospitality industry and how seeing family members in real estate sparked his initial interest in the field.

[04:00] The Transition: The reality of the "hustle": how Tony balanced full-time bartending with his first few years as a licensed agent before making the leap to full-time real estate.

[09:00] Tony’s Tips for Buyers A couple tips to help in your home buying process

[12:39] Tony Talks Sellers Tony reflects on a very recent transaction and overall tips for sellers.

[16:45] The Importance of Pricing Why pricing your home right from the start can help you get the best terms

[21:00] Advice for agents Tony discusses his experience and what he would tell agents who are just getting started in the business.

[26:25] The Evolution of our Team Tony shares his perspective on the growth of our team over the years..

[35:00] Life Outside the Sale A personal look at what Tony does to recharge and some of his favorite local spots.

[39:00] Final Thoughts: Tony is a great resource for any questions for real estate

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