Business Innovators Radio

In this episode of the Agents Lounge Podcast, host Nathan Gaylor, along with his co-host Francisco Bermudez Jr., sit down with special guest Sharon Ames, a realtor with Caldwell Banker. The conversation revolves around Sharon’s unique journey from a 25-year career in accounting to pursuing her passion for real estate.Sharon shares her motivation for making the career switch, explaining how she wanted to escape the confines of a cubicle and yearned for more interaction with people. After deciding to move to San Antonio to be closer to her sons, Sharon took the leap and enrolled in real estate school. Although she paced herself over nine months to complete the courses, she quickly realized that becoming a successful real estate agent would require much more than just obtaining a license.The hosts delve into the challenges Sharon faced when she started her real estate career, particularly highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Despite the difficulties, Sharon emphasizes the importance of perse