As real estate agents, guarding and protecting our people is crucial for sustained success and well-being. In these difficult times, everyone needs kindness, and the absence of comradery can make the journey feel lonely and overwhelming.    Why is comradery so important, and what value does it bring to our lives and businesses? How does it create a support system that helps us navigate challenges? Do we need a little more kindness in our lives?   In this episode, real estate pros Ali Garced, Shelby Johnson and Jason Boice join us to talk about how to help others in our space to feel like they belong and why it's important to ask questions. You’ll also learn; If there’s power in silence What a mindset shift looks like for a new agents How to avoid being distracted by the opinions of others Why it's important to have options that benefit us Difficulties breed champions   Guest Bio   Ali Garced is an Active Duty Air Force Major as well as a full-time Realtor, with a goal of helping others achieve financial independence. In the Air Force, she serves as a Special Agent, running felony-level crimes for the Office of Special Investigations.   As a Realtor, she specializes in assisting military homebuyers and sellers during PCS relocations, and she also helps seasoned investors acquire properties for their personal portfolios. In her first 8 months as a Realtor, she achieved a ranking in the Top 24% of Buyer's Agents in Pima County based on the number of transactions. She and her wife own a portfolio of rental properties and have been featured on several podcasts related to real estate investing.    Visit https://linktr.ee/Ali_the_Agent  Find Ali on LinkedIn @Alexandra Garced   Shelby (Osborne) Johnson's remarkable journey in the real estate industry showcases her determination and success. After dedicating 6 years of service in the Army and leaving with the rank of Captain, Shelby delved into the real estate world. In her first year as a solo agent, she achieved an impressive feat by closing 48 deals, earning twice the payout of a Captain's salary. This early triumph earned her the prestigious title of Keller Williams Rookie of the Year 2018 in the Carolinas Region.   In 2019, Shelby established the Five Pillars Team, a model inspired by the MREA system, and later moved her team to eXp. Over the following 2.5 years, her team accomplished an astonishing 570 transactions, resulting in over 1.3 million in GCI. Shelby's dedication and innovation were evident in her decision to shift away from the traditional team model in 2021, steering Five Pillars towards becoming a nationwide community for Agents.    Follow Shelby on Instagram @theshelbyshow__ Find Shelby on LinkedIn @Shelby Johnson    Jason Boice, a seasoned real estate agent in Connecticut, is known for his multiple years of experience in the industry. He specializes in serving the needs of sellers and buyers throughout the state. Having worked in numerous levels of real estate throughout his life, Jason looks forward to bringing his knowledge and experience to homeowners in all neighborhoods of Connecticut.   His expertise in Connecticut's real estate market allows him to offer clients well-informed decisions. Whether the client is a first-time homebuyer or an experienced investor, Jason provides personalized solutions to meet their unique needs.   Jason's negotiation skills are finely tuned to secure the best deals and ensure favorable terms for clients. He offers comprehensive market analysis and insights, providing clients with the information needed to make sound decisions.   Visit https://jasonboice.com/  Find Jason on LinkedIn @Jason Boice Realtor Follow Jason on Instagram @jasonboice.realtor       Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!