In this episode of The Powerful Ladies Podcast, host Kara Duffy sits down with Kathy Clark and Brenna Van Hoogenstyn, the expert mother-daughter real estate team transforming how buyers and sellers navigate the Southern California real estate market. Kathy and Brenda share their real estate career journey, what it takes to succeed as top-performing realtors, and the skills required to thrive in a highly competitive—and often misunderstood—industry. Kara explores current Southern California housing market trends, common myths about becoming a realtor, and the personal and professional strategies that help this family team deliver exceptional client service. Whether you’re planning to buy a home, exploring real estate as a career, or want insider insights into today’s housing market, this episode is filled with valuable, actionable advice.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to The Powerful Ladies Podcast

00:36 Meet the Real Estate Experts: Kathy Clark and Brenda Van Hoenstein

00:51 The Realities of the Real Estate Market

02:10 Starting in Real Estate: Kathy's Journey

05:16 Building a Long-Term Real Estate Business

07:39 The Importance of Relationships in Real Estate

14:22 Advice for First-Time Home Buyers in Southern California

19:24 Current Real Estate Market Trends and Predictions

26:28 The Future of Real Estate Development in Southern California

31:06 Exploring the Long Beach Market

31:58 Balancing Business and Personal Relationships

32:17 Communication and Therapy

33:35 Generational Differences and Personal Growth

38:11 Powerful Ladies and Inner Strength

39:46 Daily Habits and Self-Care

42:25 Entrepreneurial Challenges and Rewards

50:08 Reflections on Self-Employment

52:16 Final Thoughts and Community

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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