Taming the Real Estate: Megan Smith

About this episode

Megan Smith discusses her transition from a corporate career to the residential property market and the support she received from her family.

Having come from a highly successful career in leading Management, Sales and Marketing roles across companies, including Hill Laboratories, Bowel Cancer NZ and Fonterra, Megan is now enjoying the autonomy and independence of working in the residential property market.  Megan drives on 3 points: Count on her to get it done Making like easier Will see it through We discuss the transition from corporate world to Real Estate, what the jump looked like, how her family drove and supported her decision (or not) and what philanthropy looks like for Megan. Listen to this to understand the transition from employment to self employed, community support, the highs and lows that tenacity and resilience can bring, and how to work with a family and 2 dogs!  Megan tames many ferrets and is a great to hear how she does it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guest: Megan Smith

Topics covered

• real estate
• career transition
• philanthropy
• family support
• tenacity
• resilience

Keywords

• real estate
• career transition
• Megan Smith
• philanthropy
• tenacity
• resilience
• family support
• dogs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hill Laboratories, Bowel Cancer NZ, Fonterra

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