Amy Powell: Overcoming Adversity

Professionalism, discretion, and passion for the business: all words describing today’s incredible guest whose exceptional market knowledge and remarkable service can be seen from a mile away.

In this episode, Amy Powell of Engel & Völkers sheds light on her journey from difficult beginnings to booming success in the industry. Amy Powell is an entrepreneur, top-producing real estate agent, and savvy strategic investor who has overcome enormous personal challenges on her way to success. With little more than desire and a dream, she quickly accumulated a diverse portfolio of short- and long-term rental properties, creating passive income for herself and a legacy for her family. 

An impactful and compelling speaker, Amy has inspired thousands by sharing her journey to peace, prosperity, and joy. If you’re ready to learn from a high-level producer, develop relationships and networking opportunities, and get inspired by a story of overcoming adversity, tune in now!

[00:00 - 08:04] Knocking on Doors with Determination 

• Amy Powell talks about the Woman Up panel she spoke on
• Get to know more about Amy’s background (Property management at 18!)
• How Amy got business from going around knocking on doors

[08:05 - 14:57] From no Formal Education to Being the Most Successful in the Room

• How Amy became a self-starter, bettering herself by self-improvement
• Surrounding yourself with successful people without needing to meet them
• How compensating for what she lacked drove Amy to learn harder than anyone else

[14:59 - 21:33] Building Your Business When Everything is Working Against You

• Amy shares her experience working for a builder and getting her license 
• Amy talks about the determination she needed to curate listings in a low price point area
• Starting from nothing, taking care of kids, and facing the 2008 market crash

[21:34 - 27:59] Searching for Value in Whoever You Work With

• Amy talks about her experience and the value of switching brokerages
• Look for the culture and leadership that matches your needs at the time
• Amy credits her coach with helping her to grow as an agent and changing her life

[29:00 - 40:44] Amy's Story: How Coaching Saved Her Real Estate Career

• From getting two DUIs and being served with divorce papers to rebuilding her life
• Selling real estate with an ankle bracelet and a mug shot 
• Learning how to ask for help and coaching led Amy to get her first $600,000 listing
• How Amy sold a $1M house while cleaning houses with a revoked license 

[40:45 - 49:25] The Take Aways from Amy’s Experience

• Drawing inspiration from Amy’s story
• Attacking adversity from a place of abundance 
• You are the result of the decisions you make

[49:26 - 53:12] Corey Engle's Magic Sauce

• The power of having a vision and being able to clear up your pitch to agents
• How Corey cares about people and his agents
• Having the right coaches early on in your career
• What Corey brought in from his career as an athlete

[53:13 - 1:09:51] 5 Years of Real Estate - What Did We Learn

• Amy names the coaches and mentors that had a hand in her finding success
• If Amy can do it, anyone can - 5 years may be all you need 
• Amy talks about the importance of relationships in real estate and building your foundation
• Ramp up your education so you can be the expert in the room
• How networking moves the needle in business 

[1:09:52 - 1:16:13] 

• What makes Amy a unique real estate agent that people should be using
• Questions to get to know more about Amy and her values 
• Ways to reach out to and connect with Amy 

Quotes:

“You’re not just a real estate agent opening doors. You are running a business… Realtors work hard, and they play hard.” - Amy Powell

“Sometimes the best gifts are wrapped in barbed wire.” - Amy Powell

“I was forced to humble myself. I was forced to dig deep. I couldn’t have the pretty mask on anymore. I just had to deal with life…” - Amy Powell

"I was selling real estate, had three kids got that second DUI in January of 2013. And then, on Valentine's day, I was served with divorce papers. I had to figure out where I was going to live. I had an ankle bracelet, and I was still selling real estate.” - Amy Powell

Connect with Amy through Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out https://amypowell.evrealestate.com/ and follow your dreams home!

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