Burned out at your W2 job? Tired of climbing the corporate ladder? Starting a real estate business could give you financial freedom, but is it worth giving up the security of a biweekly paycheck? This entrepreneur thinks so, and today, she’ll give you the blueprint for forging your own path in real estate!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Melissa Shelton is not only an investor, but also the founder of Dear Valentine, a business that blends luxury, hospitality, development, and management. Quitting her nine-to-five job to become a full-time entrepreneur wasn’t an easy decision since she had worked tirelessly for many years to reach the top of her field. But, in the end, her “why” won out, and she mustered up the courage to go all-in on her dream!

In this episode, Melissa will show you how to launch a “small and nimble” real estate business. You’ll learn how to set goals, grow your clientele from scratch, and build a business plan that keeps you afloat. But that’s not all. Melissa also has tips for limiting overhead costs, finding deals that give the highest returns, and hiring people who propel your business forward!

In This Episode We Cover:

How to start a real estate business that gives you financial freedom

How to get your “foot in the door” and land your first client

Creating multiple income streams that insulate your new business venture

Crafting the perfect “pitch” that gets new investors and partners on board

How to overcome the fear of failure when pursuing entrepreneurship

And So Much More!

Links from the Show

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Melissa’s Instagram

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Buy the Book “The Quitter’s Manifesto”

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Stay-at-Home Mom to “Accidental” Investor with a $600K/Year Business

Connect with Melissa

(00:00 ) Intro

(01:40 ) Catching the Real Estate “Bug”

(04:59 ) Leaving Her W2 Job

(09:42 ) Preparing for Entrepreneurship

(21:51 ) A Day in the Life

(23:37 ) Melissa’s Business Model

(27:04 ) How to Find Clients

(35:56 ) Staying “Small and Nimble”

(39:36 ) Connect with Melissa!

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