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Courtney Love sits down with Scott for this episode of the podcast. Courtney serves as Director of Player Development for University of Kentucky Football and played 2 seasons with the Wildcats (2016-2017) after transferring from Nebraska. Discussion Questions: 1) Courtney is the Director of Player Development for UK Football. He was a 2yr starter and team captain, won the award for college football's top community servant, and helped set the tone and culture for UK's football program's success. He's no stranger to the locker room! What do you remember most about his playing career? 2) When sharing his favorite football memory he didn't talk about the fumble recovery on Lamar Jackson or victory over Louisville, instead, he talked about the practice the week before. Why did he pick that? What does that say about his character? 3) Though he was very successful athletically, Courtney always knew that his identity was not in sports. What did he share about his childhood that helped him know that? How did his college roommates help hold him accountable to that? 4) His father was huge on character, core values, and discipline. He once told Courtney', "If you have a party that's only for the "popular kids" I'm going to shut it down" because he wanted him to always think about how he could help others. Read Luke 14:15-24, what kind of people were at the party described there? 5) When Courtney interacts with people he is thinking: How can I serve you? How can I add value to you? Sounds a lot like Jesus' words in Matthew 20:28. Is that true for you, is that your default? 6) Working with UK players now his goal is to build men of character, competence, and consequence. On the field, in the classroom, and in the community helping them excel in all aspects of life. What did he say being a "man of consequence" means? Are there men in your life who you are helping to build up similarly? 7) Does your life exude calm confidence? Are you confident in who you are and what your purpose is? If not, how can you cultivate that?
Welcome to Blue Valley, Nebraska! We are parking the Waverider and following the story of a promising new hero, Stargirl. When Courtney tries to recruit Henry/Brainwave, Jr., she's met with unexpected resistance. Although she senses love and good intentions in Henry, Jr., he fiercely defends his father to her, especially once he learns she put his father in a coma. Meanwhile, Barbara and Jordan are still bonding over their love for small-town America and she invites his family to dinner. Despite not understand the creepy Norwegian grace, Courtney figures out Jordan is Icicle and is now suspicious of Cameron. Contact Information If you want to join in the discussion, you can submit feedback via email to tomorowslegends@gmail.com. Please send all feedback on Wednesday following the show. You can also join the Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/tomorrowslegends. And you can follow us on Twitter @tomorowslegends.
Welcome to Blue Valley, Nebraska! We are parking the Waverider and following the story of a promising new hero, Stargirl. Three months ago, Yolanda Montez was the most popular girl in school. She was dating Henry King and had just been elected class president. She was extremely close to her family. When Cindy steals a scandalous picture from Henry's phone and texts it to the entire school, Yolanda and her family are disgraced. Today, she is a social outcast, and her family won't speak to her. She's grounded indefinitely. When Courtney realizes she is a boxer, she approaches Yolanda about taking up the Wildcat mantle. She shares her superhero persona with Yolanda, to win her over, and convinces her to try on the suit. Courtney and Yolanda test out her new powers on a mission to steal the visitor's log from the hospital. While taking dinner to her mom, Beth hears Courtney use Yolanda's name while she climbed up the side of the building. Contact Information If you want to join in the discussion, you can submit feedback via email to tomorowslegends@gmail.com. Please send all feedback on Wednesday following the show. You can also join the Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/tomorrowslegends. And you can follow us on Twitter @tomorowslegends.
Courtney Brown, Julie Pearl-Slater and Michelle Silver are our Wonder Guides for Episode 7 and boy do they know how to camp! And with kids!When Courtney moved from the ample and beautiful beaches of Orange County, California to Utah she embraced the opportunity to ‘stretch out’ and explore the mountains with her children. All FIVE of them.When Julie left Chicago for L.A. she had no idea she’d go camping ‘overnight’ let alone take regular camping trips to Joshua Tree, Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada mountains.Michelle knows what happens when she gets outdoors regularly either alone or with her son: she feels better instantly.These three women take us on a rewarding, insightful and inspirational camping trip today by sharing their stories about getting outside. Their advice, stories and insights are many and that's why my conversation with them will stretch over two episodes.In this first episode we'll touch on a number of subjects such as how each of our guides grew to not just love the outdoors but see it as vital to the collective health and happiness of their families. We'll address the challenges of preparation and electronic devices. Over and over again, these Wonder Guides reinforce one main truth: getting outside and camping with their kids is liberating, inspiring and worth the effort.3 x 3 Main Street ChallengeIn our 3 x 3 Main Street Challenge we visit the lovely little town of Wheaton, Illinois. Starting at Five and Hoek Coffee at 112 N Main Street we just walk a couple of blocks to the expansive Illinois Prairie Path which goes for over 60 miles. Within 15-20 minutes one can be on another main street in Glen Ellyn and eating a cinnamon roll at the Blackberry Market at 401 N. Main Street. The 30 minute segment is solved quite easily by simply continuing along the wonderfully bucolic Prairie Path.What's within 3 hours of Wheaton? There's a LOT to choose from but today why don't we simply drive due west for under three hours to the mighty Mississippi River. Two places of note include the Wildcat Den State Park which has one of the oldest operating grist mills! Back across the river on the Illinois side is the Loud Thunder Forest Preserve which has more outdoor activities that I have time to list.In our Art Meets Nature segment, DJ Shark leads us into the beautiful, evocative and melancholy masterpiece The Green Green Grass of Home. Written by Claude "Curly" Putman Jr., but of course made world famous by Tom Jones.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytvcdSzzMds In There's No Planet B we look at the principles of Leave No Trace. There is a wealth of information to explore at the website for the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.Plan ahead and prepareTravel and camp on durable surfacesDispose of waste properlyLeave what you findMinimize campfire impactsRespect wildlifeBe considerate of other visitors
Welcome to Blue Valley, Nebraska! We are parking the Waverider and following the story of a promising new hero, Stargirl. Courtney Whitmore has just discovered she is the daughter of Starman, and his Cosmic Staff seems to have chosen her to carry the mantle. Her new step-dad Pat seems like a nice enough guy, but he's on the trail of the Injustice League who killed his friends, the Justice Society of America. When Courtney starts to train with the Cosmic Staff, she draws some unwanted attention from Brainwave and Pat comes to her rescue in the pilot episode. Contact Information If you want to join in the discussion, you can submit feedback via email to tomorowslegends@gmail.com. Please submit all feedback on Wednesday following the show. You can also join the Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/tomorrowslegends. And you can follow us on Twitter @tomorowslegends. Extras The Legends are Fighting Aliens and It's Going to Get Weird Shayan Sobhian promoted to series regular
Today’s episode features none other than the first-ever business coach that I hired after getting serious about my business. She’s full of inspirational wisdom and you’re not going to want to miss what she has to say. Courtney Sanders is a speaker, entrepreneur and founder of CourtneyLSanders.com, where she provides first-class personal and professional development training programs for millennial women. Starting out as a blogger, Courtney was initially writing about hair-care and eventually more about personal development. After more and more people came to her for business advice, she got into business coaching. Now she’s transformed her whole business model and is an inspiration for anyone who wants to build a super-successful business that’s in line with their ethics and values. Key Highlights of the Episode This episode was extremely actionable and insightful. Here are a few key highlights: Unhealthy growth – When Courtney began coaching, her primary focus was in growing her business and helping her clients to grow their businesses. While growth is important, she realized that a lot of her clients were failing in other areas of their lives. Solely focusing on growth can be unhealthy. From here she took a step back and re-evaluated things. She realized that her clients needed more than what she was giving them. Are you aligned with your business? - Courtney was able to help people make money. She had the tools and tactics to get the financial results that her clients wanted. However, doing things in this way wasn’t aligned with her core values and what she wanted her brand to be about. Even though she felt a lot of friction from her clients, she pivoted and focused on becoming a coach in all areas of life as opposed to merely focusing on money. What’s your current state? – Courtney talks about a time in her life when she was comfortably making six figures, yet she was waking up late with low energy and not feeling particularly happy or vibrant. If you’re continually feeling low on enthusiasm, you need to question yourself and reflect. Even though running a business is difficult and challenging, it should bring you a lot of passion and joy. If you’re not feeling completely energized about getting up in the morning and getting to work, consider whether you need to pivot into an area you feel passionate and energized about. Streamlining – While pregnant, Courtney realized she didn’t want to spend her time doing things that she didn’t particularly enjoy. After auditing the areas of her business, she essentially got rid of all the waste, automating a lot of her procedures so she could focus her time and energy on what she wanted to focus on. Beware of the enemy – Be aware of the thoughts that come into your head. Both on a spiritual and psychological level. Courtney advises that just because you have a thought, it doesn’t mean that you have to believe it. The thought may not even be yours. When you’re trying to realize your dreams, it can be spiritual warfare. Be prepared. And lots more! Tune in now. This episode is brought to you by THE CONTRACT SHOP: Support for our show today came from The Contract Shop. If you don’t have a solid Coaching Agreement, this is the PERFECT time for you to visit www.jereshiahawk.com/contract to get yourself a contract that protects your business, your bank account, and most importantly, Future You. The Contract Shop provides contract templates and all the legal paperwork you need to run your business well. Within 10 minutes, you’ll have the Coaching Contract template that is customizable to suit your business. It is super easy to add in your own details and you’ll feel waaaaaay more confident knowing your contract has been vetted by someone who actually knows what they are talking about. Visit www.jereshiahawk.com/contract to get your Coaching Contract Template today!
Courtney Burton’ Court’s In Session hosts a big event coming to A440 studios in New Hope next Saturday night. It’s not only a concert but a video and audio recording session. When Courtney got together with Phil Nusbaum, they talked about the somewhat obscure sung introductions to classic songs that jazz fans really enjoy.
Courtney Burton’ Court’s In Session hosts a big event coming to A440 studios in New Hope next Saturday night. It’s not only a concert but a video and audio recording session. When Courtney got together with Phil Nusbaum, they talked about the somewhat obscure sung introductions to classic songs that jazz fans really enjoy.
As entrepreneurs, many of us run into difficulty, especially when we are just starting out. The key is tobe bold and take action. Dr. Tye Caldwell is the CEO, co-founder, and visionary behind the success of ShearShare. Realizing what the future could hold for both the beauty and barber industries, he created a platform for licensed professionals to move from working in their homes to working in salons, barber shops, and spas. This created not only opportunities to work in places where they could be classically trained, but created an opportunity for increased income as well. Dr. Caldwell has been in the industry for 25 years. He's an instructor with a doctorate degree in professional barbering and cosmetology and co-owner of an award-winning salon. Dr. Caldwell is also the author of Mentored by Failure, a best-selling book about how to be successful in the industry. CHANGING DYNAMICS When he approached his wife, Courtney, with the idea for ShearShare, she admits to being hesitant. He reminded her how they used to have stylists on a waitlist who wanted to work at their salon, but that it was no longer the case. Instead, he had stylists who just wanted to rent a space for one or two days a week. Courtney liked the old-school way when stylists signed a long-term contract and became part of the team and the culture. But her husband was persistent. He knew he'd rather collect some money on the empty chairs than none at all. It was a success. Everyone loved the experience and flexibility. So much so, that they began to call other salons to find spaces for stylists who were traveling. Word got out quickly. More and more stylists called looking for spaces where they could work by the day. Fast forward three years and the Caldwells knew they were on to something. The beauty industry, as a whole, has been archaic for years, according to Dr. Caldwell. With only four ways to actually work – by commission, by renting a booth, in a salon, or as an employee, stylists were unable to work where and when they needed. ACCESS OVER OWNERSHIP The Caldwells wanted to change that and they knew technology was the key. These days, because of advancements in technology, people can press a button to get a ride, to have food delivered, or to rent a room in someone's home instead of a hotel. The beauty industry needed to be more on-demand as well. Because they both serve on advisory boards for beauty schools and barber colleges, the Caldwells knew it was something the next generation wanted. ShearShare is the first mobile app that allows a stylist to rent a salon or barber shop space by the day. Taking three years to fully develop and implement the idea allowed them to realize the different ways it would, and would not, work. The industry is fragmented in some areas which made it difficult. Barbers differ from salon stylists who differ from cosmetologists, for example. The Caldwells had to consider the viewpoints of the various professionals and they had to consider both sides of every issue from an owner, and user, viewpoint. TAKING SHAPE Once they listened to what the stylists and clients really wanted, the app began to take shape. Users, for example, want to know that the stylist is licensed and how long the stylist has been in the industry. Users also want to see pictures of the salon, read reviews, and see map locations. The Caldwells had no idea, however, about how to start a business or find investors. They only knew that the app they wanted to create hadn't been created yet, so they drained their savings account and hired someone to build it. Looking back now, Courtney is glad they spent three years as a concierge service. It allowed them time to learn the questions that stylists always asked as well as the expectations of the host salon. They learned the required data that the app would eventually need to succeed. The app works similarly to an Airbnb app in that the Caldwells are paid a percentage of the booking fee whenever a stylist reserves a space. Word-of-mouth is the best way to grow in the beauty industry so the Caldwells visited salon owners and attended many stylist events to fan the flames of interest. DETERMINATION The fear of rejection never entered into their minds because they knew rejection was simply part of the process. Instead, they were determined not to quit. Many entrepreneurs sit on their ideas because they are waiting for approval from someone else. The Caldwells understood from the start that not everyone would sign on right away, or realize their vision. It is easy to give up when those around you don't share the same dream. Once they plant a seed of doubt in your mind, it is easy to talk yourself out of trying to achieve your dream. The one-percenters of the world take that next step. It is how we know the name Oprah Winfrey, or Tyler Perry, for example. They are the people who kept with it. They moved past the rejection and the negative comments. Look at the people who are doing successful things and know they are doing so because they put their mind to something and because they possess the willingness of heart to achieve it. Focus on your dream, stick with it, and keep pushing. The Caldwells were able to lean on and support each other. They had no technical background upon which to build the app but they knew people who could. And they had already proven the marketability of the idea. MEET PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE Despite the complications and challenges, they knew it could be done because they had listened to their customers. They knew the struggles of both the salon owners and the stylists. The Caldwells were able to bridge the gap by talking to people on both sides of the industry. The Caldwells credit the beauty industry community, which they have been a part of for over 25 years, as the foundation of their success. Instead of emailing or posting on Facebook, for example, they send text messages to their community. They know from experience that it is the best way to reach a stylist or a barber; folks who don't carry their laptop to work. They found a way to use today's technology to meet the new demands of a business that has been around for generations. ADVICE FOR NEW ENTREPRENEURS Dr. Caldwell knows that you must turn your idea into a solid plan. Then, find a mentor and build relationships with people who can give advice and breathe optimism into the plan. In the case of ShearShare, they had a friend who was able to connect them with app developers, who in turn told them about a contest for new businesses, which pushed them into an incubator. It all boiled down to having solid relationships. When Courtney thinks back to the early struggles, she is thankful that they had people they could rely on. It got them through the days when things weren't going as planned. She is also thankful that they were not afraid to make cold calls. Don't ever think that someone is too busy or too successful to help others. Courtney has found, instead, that once people realize you are trying to do something positive, they are willing to give back and help. If the idea is good – and you put in the work – you will get the dollars. #Work CLICK TO TWEET The best piece of advice she ever received was from her husband: “Just jump. Grow your wings on the way down.” “BE BOLD, TAKE ACTION” EPISODE RESOURCES You can learn more about ShearShare at www.shearshare.com. The Caldwells are also on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. If you'd like to follow Dr. Caldwell's crazy life as a startup founder in the beauty and barber space, you can find him on Instagram at drtyecaldwell. 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Hey Gorgeous! Happy Friday Today, Courtney and I are back answering some hilarious questions that will have you rolling on the floor laughing! We think you’ll be able to relate to the part about our hubbies We LOVE this style of girl chat and we hope you do too. We would love to know how YOU would answer these questions! Let us know over on instagram @blossomtobefit. In today’s episode, Courtney and I answer the following questions: What is Jenni’s best martial advice? Does Courtney believe in God + why? What is one of Jenni’s pet peeves? Does Courtney have any tattoos? What is something that brings Jenni pure joy? When Courtney was little, what did she want to be when she grew up? As always, we hope you enjoy learning more about the Babes behind Blossom To Be Fit. Tune in next week for more fun, laughs, and girl chat! Listen Now!
In this episode of Teaching Change, Courtney and Jerrid discuss the importance of having a supportive network. Supportive networks involve a person or group of people you can rely on for comradery, advice, or just a simple sounding board.Courtney immediately mentions her Toastmasters club as a major supportive network in her life. When Courtney sought to further develop her leadership and communication skills, she joined Weekend Toastmasters. Her club, which is a part of Toastmasters International, provides a nurturing environment of learning and ongoing opportunities to become your best self. Every Sunday Courtney takes on roles such as the prepared speaker, evaluator, timer, and counter while receiving valuable feedback and, yes, the support she can use to improve for the next meeting.Jerrid brings up the competitive aspect of Toastmasters and asks if this colors her experience when she doesn’t win. Courtney assures Jerrid that the contests are all in good fun and are meant to be learning tools as well. For each meeting, a member is awarded a certificate for best speaker, evaluator, and table topics speaker. Even if she doesn’t win, Courtney is able to gain valuable insight into her skills as a communicator and to observe the good speaking qualities of others.Courtney reveals that Weekend Toastmasters is also a good support network for her because it is outside of her professional workplace and allows her to interact with people on a different level. Instead of having on her librarian hat, Courtney is able to engage other areas of interest. Jerrid agrees with this particular aspect of supportive networks. He once was a part of a close-knit group at work that would hang out on their personal time. Ultimately, their conversations would turn to work-related matters and Jerrid felt like he was still on the clock. Therefore, this particular network did not provide Jerrid with the downtime he needed away from his daily job duties.Luckily, Jerrid has since built other supportive networks that give him the community and guidance he needs. As previously discussed, Jerrid is a husband and father of three children. Thanks to his lovely wife Deana, who sets Jerrid up on husband dates, he is able to connect with other husbands to exchange stories and seek advice. This is just one type of supportive network for Jerrid. He has also found networks that help him care for his aging parents, guide him through professional decisions and many other life situations where it is of benefit to have a second opinion.This episode marks the end of Courtney’s stint as co-host on Teaching Change. She thanks Jerrid for giving her the opportunity to explore the world of social entrepreneurship and to share her own experiences with the audience. As a fan of the show, she is looking forward to listening to future episodes of the podcast.
In today's episode, I interview Courtney Adamo, co-founder of Babyccino Kids and author of the children's book 9 months: A month by month guide to pregnancy for the family to share. Courtney takes us through the journeys of her five pregnancies and births. Courtney shares how her experiences with each of her previous birth journeys lead her to have the most idyllic home birth with her fifth baby Wilkie. Courtney fell pregnant for the first time at the age of 23, whilst living with her then-boyfriend Michael. At this time they had been dating for a year and a half and living in London. Despite the pregnancy coming as a bit of a shock, Courtney describes Easton's pregnancy as a ‘welcomed surprise'. Courtney found it quite overwhelming in the early stages of her pregnancy as she had only been living in London for a year and the midwifery system in London was quite different from what she knew of the American Obstetric lead birthing system. Courtney decided to hire a private midwife because she liked the idea of seeing the same midwife throughout her pregnancy. All of her antenatal appointments were conducted in her London flat in a comfortable and relaxing environment. She was given the option with her private midwife to birth at home or at the local birthing center. Easton's labour was long and quite overwhelming and when his labour began to slow, and Courtney was becoming increasingly fatigued, she was transferred from the birth center to the local hospital. She then ended up having an epidural and 40 hours later Easton was born. Courtney explains it was not at all what she had envisioned for her birth. Twenty-Two months after Easton's birth Courtney gave birth to her second son Quin. After Easton's birth experience, Courtney had decided to hire the same private midwife and try and have a natural home birth. Courtney went into labour with Quin a few days before her due date and had another long drawn out and painful labour. After labouring at home for quite some time, Courtney was surprised to hear her midwife suggest that maybe she should transfer to the hospital. Courtney's midwife felt there was something holding her back from birthing at home. Courtney made the frightening 2 am journey to the hospital and she gave birth quite dramatically on arrival at the hospital. Despite the dramatic transfer and quick delivery, Courtney found her recovery after Quin's birth quite remarkable and she ended up walking home three hours after delivery. She and Michael sat in the sun in Hampstead Heath with their three hour newborn and savored the rare English sunshine. Courtney fell pregnant with Ivy when she was away on a child-free holiday in New York. Another welcomed surprise as Courtney conceived at the end of her period and must have ovulated earlier than usual. Despite being quite nauseous in the first 12 weeks, Ivy's pregnancy was very similar to that of the boys, leading Courtney to believe she was carrying another boy. After experiencing an epidural birth with Easton, and then a drug-free, but dramatic transfer birth with Quin, courtney knew she wanted to do thins differently for her third birth. When the day came, Courtney made the decision to go straight to the hospital and she had a much quicker birth with an epidural. The epidiural actually only worked for one side of her body. Courtney's found with Ivy's birth she was able to be more present. She remembers details vividly such as her sister's face when ivy was born and the sounds and smells in the room, which she attributes to one of the benefits of having an epidural. When Courtney's fourth child, Marlow was conceived there was a shift in Courtney's view and understanding of birth. She took up Yoga for the first time in her life and she read Ina May Gaskin's book Guide to Childbirth. Courtney also gave Ina May's book to Michael to read and she felt that the two of them were on the same page and were incredibly well prepared both physically and emotionally for Marlow's birth. To the great surprise of the staff at the NHS hospital staff, Courtney presented herself at 38 weeks to register for her birth. Courtney had no antenatal appointments during this pregnancy (despite having the twelve and twenty-week scans). Marlow was delivered in the water in the local Birth Center with a beautiful midwife who completely trusted Courtney to have a physiological birth. Courtney remembers how her midwife sat quietly in the corner and told her to reach down and catch her baby when the time came. Because of Marlow's beautiful birth and the experiences she had has with her other births, Courtney felt she was now ready to have her home birth. A home birth with her four children present. She felt that Marlow's birth has built her confidence. She felt that she and Michael had had that intimate moment with Marlow's delivery and she was ready to share this experience with her other four children. To hear how Courtney was able to have an idyllic home birth with her fifth child Wilkie, tune into Courtney's episode. Topics covered: epidural, private midwife, birth center, water birth, home birth, Courtney Adamo, Babyccino Kids, 9mths, breastfeeding, Byron Bay, Ina May Gaskin's “Guide to Childbirth”. Today's episode is sponsored by . Noc Noc are offering listeners 15% OFF with the code ABS15 (excludes Christmas items). Click to purchase with Noc Noc now. To shop Babyccino Kids click o purchase Courtney's book 9mth click All images taken by the lovely Amelia Fullarton
Today’s podcast guest is an outstanding mentor, coach and leader, and has a remarkable work principle. Courtney Atkinson has made a career of exceeding the expectations of his stakeholders. Through GoBundance, he has learned how to become an amazing business leader, and made himself a real student of business and life. Discover the many advantages of Courtney’s superior leadership skills and valuable life nuggets here on Grab Life Big! In this episode, you will learn: Courtney's brief background. How Courtney went from selling cars to getting into the real estate business. The number of transactions Courtney’s on this year. Learning how to become an amazing business leader through GoBundance. Courtney's net worth and his life happiness index. How the Canada market is today. The cheapest place that Courtney has sold last year. Courtney shares his philosophies on how to have a happy life and relationship. What brings Courtney joy. What Courtney’s life’s 5 greatest hits have been. Plus so much more! Courtney Atkinson went to Mount Allison University where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in English and History. During that time, he was also a Captain of the Mount Allison Football team where he played Centre on the offensive line. From there, Courtney started his career in customer service with a Ford dealership where he worked for two years before deciding he wanted to go to grad school. In 2001, Courtney moved to Saskatoon to go to the University of Saskatchewan where he completed his Masters in Business Administration specializing in Marketing and Finance. While there, he worked as the VP Finance of the U of S Graduate Students’ Association and as a Small Business Banker with CIBC. In 2003, Courtney moved to Lethbridge. He began working at the University of Lethbridge as a Manager in the Registrar’s Office and was later offered a position as a Manager in Human Resources and through his involvement in the creation of the Faculty Recruitment Office, he found himself in the position of helping new Faculty and Staff find homes in Lethbridge. In this role, Courtney was doing a great deal of work helping people and their families relocate to Lethbridge and eventually decided to pursue a career in Real Estate. This helped him combine his customer service background, business education, and his desire to see more direct outcomes in his client relationships. When Courtney began his career in real estate, he started as a Buyer Specialist. In that capacity, he worked only with buyers helping them find their dream homes. By Courtney’s second year in real estate, he had become one of the top agents in Lethbridge. It was time to form his team. He immediately hired a Buyer Specialist and Office Administrator to support his client's needs. Since then, Courtney has hired a number of key people to support their clients and they became the #3 producing Century 21 team in all of Canada, and the #1 team in Alberta. In January 2017, Courtney decided to go independent and open Atkinson & Associates Realty.