From my very first day in real estate I wanted to do things differently, but I knew no one was going to listen to the new kid on the block without a track record. I immediately set out to gain accolades and create a presence that couldn’t be ignored.

I joined Keller Williams, the #1 brokerage in the world, and in my inaugural year with them I won the rising star award and created the most followed real estate brand in my local market. Through con...