Discover timeless business lessons from the world of real estate — from building relationships to mastering negotiation and staying adaptable in a changing market.

In Netflix’s new show Running Point, Kate Hudson plays Isla Gordon, a reformed party girl whose life behind the scenes of her family’s sports empire is turned upside down when her brother appoints her as President of the family business. 

Today on the blog, we’re taking a look at Isla Gordon’s fictional journey of business leadership and the true-to-life key lessons we can learn and apply to our own professional pathways in 2025. 

Here’s the thing: you can’t do it all. And honestly? That’s okay! Free yourself of this misconception that you need to do everything and satisfy everyone else’s expectations each and every day. This level of pressure is going to overwhelm you and exhaust you before you even begin. The trick to mastering your life is to take control of it and do it your way! 

It’s our favourite time of year, as we recognize and celebrate the incredible achievements of our Your Community Realty agents! This year, our red carpet was graced by some of the best in the industry - and it goes without saying, it was a night to remember!

In today’s blog installment, we’re sharing 3 top tips to help you ensure that 2025 is your most productive year yet. And if you haven’t started your plans for the New Year yet, consider this your first step - and it’s a good one! So read on, and be sure to let us know what key steps you’ll be taking to make 2025 the best year yet!

Step by step, day by day—this is how you make lasting, sustainable changes to your life and business. Today, we are discussing the power of incremental change as we explore how small changes can yield big results.

From dialoguing with customer service to negotiating a major business deal, it always comes down to communication.

Today, we’re revealing expert-approved tips and communication strategies to help you communicate effectively with anyone, anytime, about anything!

When it comes to managing a successful business in 2024, it’s all about visibility and brand exposure. Customers today expect discoverable social media profiles, polished websites, and an abundance of online referrals when vetting new potential businesses for patronage. It’s important to provide potential clients with a professional website and carefully curated social media profiles to ensure you are up to par with existing competitors and visible in your marketplace.

Starting a business from the ground up can seem overwhelming. Especially when you begin to break down all of the steps involved - but that shouldn’t deter you from reaching for your goals and getting on the right track toward successful entrepreneurship.

Today on the blog, we’re revealing the top tips for building a successful business from scratch.

Female entrepreneurs may lose out on vital business deals or opportunities to advance their careers if they are unable to overcome or cope with hurdles like imposter syndrome. Read on as we guide you through some key strategies to overcoming imposter syndrome as a female entrepreneur.

When it comes to building your brand, don’t feel overwhelmed by some of the seemingly perfect brands out there, because none of them are YOU - and your unique brand persona is your edge. So keep an open mind and read on as we take you through some key tips to building a brand that resonates with your target audience.

Learn how the simple act of thinking positive can have a profound impact on your well-being and bring you closer to your goals.

In the fast-paced world of real estate, success stories are aplenty. But few can articulate the journey quite like entrepreneur and Broker-of-Record Vivian Risi, as she sat down as a guest on the "I Own It" podcast with Ben Reinberg to share her story and wisdom.

We talk a lot about habit-building, but it’s important to note that not all habits are positive ones.

Since the beginning, people have relied on those who came before them in order to establish a baseline for their business practices, benefit from the hard-earned lessons others have passed down, and as a go-to source for feedback and insights in their own method of operation.

As a person in business, the benefits of a mentorship is invaluable. And this is especially true for women in business.

We're bringing tips and proven strategies from top sources to help you find your voice and deliver your message with confidence in any scenario. So read on and be sure to let us know how these strategies worked for YOU!