After 25 years in real estate, Tanya Ecklund has learned something most entrepreneurs spend their entire careers chasing:

Success isn't always about more.

In this episode of the Inspired Agents Series, Tanya shares her journey from a young REALTOR® with big dreams to becoming one of Calgary's top luxury real estate agents. Along the way, she opens up about the coaching moments that transformed her business, the realities of building a career in a demanding industry, and why she's shifted her focus from growth to sustainability.

This conversation explores what it means to build a business that supports your life—not one that consumes it.

We discuss:
• Breaking into luxury real estate
• The power of coaching and continuous improvement
• Building a small team by design
• Mental and physical wellness as a business strategy
• Growth versus sustainability
• Defining "enough"
• Creating a life you don't need a vacation from

Whether you're a REALTOR®, mortgage broker, entrepreneur, or someone navigating your own next chapter, this episode is packed with perspective, wisdom, and inspiration.

Connect with Tanya Ecklund:

Instagram: @tanyaeklund
Website: https://tanyaeklundgroup.ca/

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The real ROI in real estate isn’t what you think… 👀

It’s not just deals closed.
It’s not just commission checks.

It’s who’s in your corner when you have NO idea what you’re doing.

In this episode, Shaelyn Woods gets real about:
→ Starting in real estate with zero roadmap
→ The confidence gap every new agent feels
→ And why mentorship isn’t optional… it’s EVERYTHING

“You don’t even know what you don’t know.”

From navigating contracts for the first time
to negotiating with agents who’ve been in the game 30+ years…

Shaelyn breaks down how the right mentorship changed everything —
her confidence, her skillset, and her trajectory.

This isn’t about splits.
This is about support, growth, and staying in the game long enough to win.

🔥 And if you’re a new (or struggling) agent looking for guidance —
Shaelyn is OPEN to mentoring.

Reach out directly:
📩 shaelyn@popowichrealestate.com

If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or like you’re figuring it out alone…
This episode will hit.

🎧 Watch now.
💬 Share with an agent who needs this.

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What if the secret to long-term success in real estate isn’t chasing the deal… but doing the right thing—even when it costs you?

In this episode, Renee sits down with May Davidson of RE/MAX First 20-year industry veteran, relationship-first operator, and someone who has built her business on integrity, grit, and real human connection.

From walking away from a corporate career to navigating the unpredictable world of 100% commission, May shares the raw truth about what it actually takes to last in this business.

They dive into:

• The reality of inconsistent income (and how to survive it)
• Why doing the right thing always pays off—even when it hurts in the moment
• The hidden cost of chasing too many leads and neglecting your database
• Team vs. solo agent: when each path makes sense (and when it doesn’t)
• The power of simple connection—why a quick text can grow your entire business
• Serving first-time buyers and downsizers with real empathy and leadership

This isn’t about flashy tactics or quick wins.

It’s about building a business that lasts.

A business rooted in trust, consistency, and showing up when it matters most.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched thin, or questioned your path in this industry… this conversation will hit home.

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