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Q: What's the most incredible thing about working as a real estate admin? A: There are countless directions that you can take your career. It's true! As you grow, learn and achieve, you can use your skills to build the life that you've always dreamed of. Don't believe me? Just ask Mo. Margaret Smith (aka. “Mo”) is a legend in the real estate admin community. Now, she is fulfilling her dream of becoming a coach, consultant and mentor to admin professionals in real estate and beyond. Mo was my very first guest on the podcast almost two years ago, and so much has changed since then! We’re going to talk about Mo's journey from real estate assistant, to Director of Operations, to starting her own company. I can’t wait to share her story with you! About Mo Mo is on a mission to revolutionize the operations world in the Real Estate Industry. Born and raised in Seattle, WA, she has a passion for seeking truth and asking the hard questions. Mo's parents provided an environment where she and her brothers were truly given permission to just be themselves. She had no idea of the privilege she was given. Prior to Real Estate, Mo was the Docent Program Coordinator at the Seattle Art Museum for 5 years and Assistant Volleyball Coach for Northwest University in Kirkland. She has her Masters in Social Work with a focus on administration, and is an adamant believer in human potential. Mo was the Director of Operations for Pickett Street Properties out of Bothell, WA from 2012-2020. Her job involved recruiting, screening, hiring, marketing/PR, client events, team events, culture, podcast production and overall strategic thinking with the owner, Jesse D. Moore. Mo is extremely passionate about raising the standards for Admins across industries and professions. She is an advocate, artist, cheerleader, and strategic thinker - an Admin who wants to help bust open the industry, and assist in the growth of your business and personal life. Podcast Resources Learn more about Mo & I Love It When LLC If you're interested in growing your career or growing your real estate business, visit our YouTube Channel. Follow Pro REA Staffing on social: Facebook Instagram If you are looking for a new career in real estate, or if you are ready to hire talent for your growing business check out the Pro R.E.A. Staffing Website. Head to the Hire LAB website to learn how to make the perfect hire - every single time. #offeracceptedpodcast #realestateteam #proreastaffing #hirelab
I have sat here, in my office, staring at my computer screen for what feels like hours. I have no idea what to title this, how to write it- and so I’ll do what I have learned to do while “Doing Life Together” here at Pickett Street, I will begin.It’s time for me to leap. LEAP: to pass abruptly from one state or topic to another. My word for 2020.Right now, I’d like to start with a thank you. Thank you to my forever friends at Pickett Street. Every member that has passed through the door has very literally changed my life. I entered the doors at Keller Williams Bothell at 31 years old, dressed in a simple black dress with no idea what I was walking into- and how drastically my life would change in 8 years. Every time I step into the gray area, wander around and find my way- I come out a better human. There is discomfort in the in-between, and it is in that discomfort that I have found my comfort :) I have Pickett Street as a company, Jesse D. Moore, Keller Williams, and every member of Pickett Street Properties to thank for helping me find my way to the loveliest, grayest area of life- where I can say with total passion and excitement- THIS, THIS is where I find my joy. I have no idea what I’m going to do- and I have never been more excited for the journey.There will be more to come from me on this topic. But for today, I would just like to sit with this news for a moment. If you don’t mind. I never imagined I would be in a place where I would be sitting here, at my computer, writing to a community of people that have watched me grow in such a vulnerable, authentic and real manner. Thank you for all the love, support, compassion and empathy.I see you. Thank you for seeing me.xo,MOYou can find Finely Clicked on all major platforms:
MARGARET SMITH and KEVIN KAUFFMAN Margaret Smith is a phenom in the world of Real Estate Team Operations where she is employed by Pickett Street Properties in the Seattle WA area. She is an experienced operations guru with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Washington. She has taken her background in social work and art degree and applied it the real estate industry over the last 7 years. Margaret's focus is on recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, public relations, client events, team culture, and social media. She partners up with Jesse D. Moore on a regular podcast called Finely Clicked. Margaret and Jesse discuss business, leadership, and personal development. Margaret's biggest learning curve coming into the real estate world was learning to communicate with agent-minded people in general and bridging the gap between agents and admin. She has learned the importance of developing the relationship between Rain Maker Agents and support staff and teaches a class on this called “Make it Rain Together”. Having been brought up with the knowledge of embracing both human and social capital as a path to success, she knew immediately how valuable it is in navigating the real estate business and began networking from the start. She surrounds herself with successful people because the more perspectives you have, the better to serve yourself and your team. The number one issue most agents have when starting a team is the relative lack of business or people experience which is a lack of leadership. The beauty of the real estate business is the constant flow of self-development to gain the leadership needed to form a strong team with little to no turnover. Personal self-development uncovers passion, talent, and skills; it's shocking how little people spend on personal development. Agents who want to form a team should interview at least 5 candidates and train them well in both business and personal development. Margaret hosts an annual retreat for Directors of Operations where she invites operational gurus to speak. It is held annually in April. For more information on this retreat, go to her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pnwoperationsretreat/ To listen in on the best ideas for business, leadership, and personal development. Go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finely-clicked/id1440220603 You can also find Margaret on Instagram, LinkedIn and FB: https://www.instagram.com/the_margaret_smith/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/MargaretMacaulaySmith?epa=SEARCH_BOX https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-smith-866927b2/
Welcome to Finely Clicked! Jesse D. Moore is the Owner of Pickett Street Properties- a Real Estate team out of Bothell, Washington. Margaret Smith is the Director of Operations and has been with the team for 6 years as of November 2018. Margaret and Jesse have started this podcast to bring their conversations on leadership, personal development and business to a different platform. Link to our website: www.pickettstreet.com How can we be a resource to you? Reach out to Pickett Street today: info@pickettstreet.com or #425-502-5397. Text for quicker response. Intro Music: Title: Happy Album: My Dark Passenger Artist: Verboze Album will be releasing on Itunes, Amazon, and Googleplay Dec. 2018 Streaming on Apple Music, Pandora, Play Music, iHeart, Spotify, and more in Dec.