Note: This conversation was recorded in May 2024, and since then, the VA has released updated loan benefits for Veterans so that they can remain competitive. Read more HERE [https://news.va.gov/132094/va-updates-home-loan-competitive-housing-market/].  

Description:

In this episode, Parker welcomes Bethany Hart, a top real estate agent in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. Bethany shares her inspiring journey from growing up in South Texas to becoming a successful Realtor, emphasizing the early influences of her hardworking family and faith. Settling down in Dallas sparked her interest in real estate after having traveled the country for so many years for her husband’s job as a professional baseball player. Starting in a commission-based job at Neiman Marcus, Bethany learned the importance of hard work and relationship-building, which later proved invaluable in her real estate career. She discusses the significance of choosing the right brokerage, continuous education, and mentorship, offering valuable insights for new and aspiring realtors. Bethany also addresses recent changes in the industry, such as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) lawsuit and its impact on commission structures and buyer/broker agreements. Tune in to learn how Bethany combines passion, skill, and money to succeed in real estate and gain advice for navigating the industry with confidence.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

 * Bethany's early life and influences growing up in South Texas
 * Transitioning to real estate and the empowerment of commission-based work
 * The challenges and rewards of finding housing during her husband's baseball career
 * The significance of choosing the right brokerage and mentorship
 * The role of continuous education in a realtor's success
 * Building relationships and providing exceptional client service
 * Navigating recent changes in the real estate industry, including the NAR lawsuit
 * Bethany's advice for new and aspiring realtors
 * Stories that have stuck with Bethany in her career

Themes / Time Stamps:

 * Bethany's background and early influences (00:38)
 * Transitioning to real estate and early career challenges (02:25)
 * The importance of mentorship and choosing the right brokerage (08:01)
 * Building relationships and client service (15:18)
 * Navigating industry changes and the NAR lawsuit (22:46)
 * Stories that have stuck with Bethany in her career (29:33)

Bethany’s Number: 972-746-8031 [tel:972-746-8031]

Bethany’s Website: bethanyhart.homes [https://www.bethanyhart.homes/]

Bethany’s Email: bethanyhart@ebby.com

3. Becoming a Top DFW Realtor with Bethany Hart

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Overview:

In this episode, we chat with Erin Telford about her journey from working a corporate 9-5 job in to owning her own business offering Acupuncture, Reiki, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Breathwork.

Currently, Erin is a Breathwork facilitator and teacher trainer, conscious business mentor, and intuitive guide.

For our listeners, Erin is offering a free 10-minute Breathwork experience here [https://www.erintelford.com/breathwork-experience].

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Overview:

In this episode, we chat with Ryann Sutera, CCC-SLP about her passion for neurodiversity support, language acquisition, and connection building with clients and parents.

If you want to learn more about neurodiversity, Ryann recommends checking out these people & resources below:

Instagram Pages

 * @Neurodivergent_lou [https://www.instagram.com/Neurodivergent_lou]
 * @Therapistndc [https://www.instagram.com/Therapistndc]
 * @Nigh.functioning.autism [https://www.instagram.com/Nigh.functioning.autism]
 * @a_different_spectrum [https://www.instagram.com/a_different_spectrum]
 * @lifewithc55 [https://www.instagram.com/lifewithc55]
 * @the.autisticgirl [https://www.instagram.com/the.autisticgirl/]

Non-fiction

 * Autism and masking [https://amzn.to/4b8d7Yr]: how and why people do it, and the impact it can have, Helen Ellis, with Dr Felicity Sedgewick and Dr Laura Hull
 * Safeguarding autistic girls [https://amzn.to/3ydCyJC]: strategies for professionals, Dr Carly Jones MBE
 * Spectrum women [https://amzn.to/3WtdV5t], Barb Cook and Dr Michelle Garnett (editors)
 * Supporting spectacular girls [https://amzn.to/3UOy2dd]: a practical guide to developing autistic girls' wellbeing and self-esteem, Helen Clarke
 * Taking off the mask [https://amzn.to/3yaaQ0e]: practical exercises to help understand and minimise the effects of autistic camouflaging, Hannah Belcher
 * The independent woman’s handbook for super safe living on the autistic spectrum [https://amzn.to/4dwhHB7]; The autism-friendly guide to periods; The autism-friendly guide to self-employment, Robyn Steward
 * Women and girls with autism spectrum disorder [https://amzn.to/44xhbie], Sarah Hendrickx

Autobiography

 * Drama queen: one autistic woman and a life of unhelpful labels [https://amzn.to/3JSdV7K], Sara Gibbs
 * Odd girl out: an autistic woman in a neurotypical world, [https://amzn.to/44wnVgh] Laura James
 * Travelling by train: the journey of an autistic mother, [https://amzn.to/4btG3K0] Laurie Morgan

Fiction

 * A Kind of Spark [https://amzn.to/3QzzspB], Elle McNicoll
 * Can You See Me? [https://amzn.to/4b61gtD], Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott

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Parker Middleton (@parkermidd) · Zencastr

Parker Middleton (@parkermidd)

Welcome to 'Passion. Skill. Money.' the podcast where passion meets profit. Dive into the lives of innovative individuals who have mastered the art of turning what they love into their livelihood. Each episode features an engaging interview with a creative professional, entrepreneur, or artist who isn't just working for a paycheck but is actively crafting a lifestyle and career filled with passion and success. Join us as we explore these compelling stories that prove you can thrive by aligning your talents and interests with your financial goals. Ideal for anyone seeking inspiration to transform their own passions into a rewarding career.

Hosted by Parker Middleton Berg. 

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Passion.Skill.Money.

3. Becoming a Top DFW Realtor with Bethany Hart

2. From Prada Corporate to Breathwork Facilitator with Erin Telford

1. Supporting Neurodiversity as a Speech Therapist with Ryann Sutera, CCC-SLP