From Reluctant Realtor to Community Builder: Sandy Adams’ Journey in Real Estate and Beyond

In this episode of Spilling the Title Tea, Ashley Ramsey sits down with Sandy Adams, owner of Century 21 Pinnacle in Madison County, Kentucky. Sandy shares her unexpected journey into real estate after her husband enrolled her in real estate school without her knowledge – a decision that led to a thriving 23-year career. Beyond running her brokerage with 30 agents, Sandy discusses her passion for community building through her coffee shop, Just Love Coffee Cafe, which hosts community events, business expos, and much more. She offers valuable insights on surrounding yourself with the right people, handling business challenges, and building a legacy focused on values rather than material wealth. Sandy’s story is a testament to embracing unexpected opportunities and using business success to create meaningful community impact.

Episode Highlights

• 00:15 – Ashley introduces Sandy as a “jack of all trades” with vast knowledge across multiple fields
• 00:37 – Sandy shares her background from paralegal to reluctant realtor after her husband enrolled her in real estate school
• 01:56 – How Sandy initially hated the idea of real estate but eventually found her passion
• 04:11 – The unexpected growth of Sandy’s brokerage from a solo operation to 30+ agents
• 06:16 – How Sandy acquired Just Love Coffee Cafe and her original plans for the building
• 07:25 – Just Love’s role as a community hub hosting various events and supporting local businesses
• 09:30 – Sandy’s philosophy on surrounding yourself with the right people and being the “driver of your bus”
• 10:51 – Handling the challenges when the “right people” turn out to be wrong for your team
• 12:15 – Sandy’s approach to personal growth inspired by Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” philosophy
• 12:52 – Sandy discusses her legacy and focus on her grandchildren rather than material wealth
• 16:02 – The touching story of Sandy’s grandfather and how his generosity continues to inspire her today

Links

Sandy Adams, CENTURY 21 Real Estate Agent in Berea, KY

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