Finding Success through Relationships with Trent McChesney
It takes a certain level of dedication to stay motivated and focused on growth even when things get tough. For Trent McChesney, that means being proactive about finding new opportunities throughout the 2008 recession, and continuing to focus on growth even when his career is going well. In this episode, Trent talks with Boomer and John about some of the habits that help him stay motivated in his real estate career. He also explains why relationships are the key to success.
Guest Bio: A graduate of the University of North Carolina who holds a degree in economics, Trent McChesney began his real estate career in Charleston in 2005. Initially involved in the sale of new-construction homes and condominiums, he later broadened his real estate career to include property management and development roles. Prior to joining Kiawah Island Real Estate, he focused on residential brokerage and development in downtown Charleston, where he lives with his wife Carolyn, son Mac, and daughter Mimi. His involvement in the new home construction process, among other projects, has given him a deep understanding of how the new home process works, from the initial site selection through planning and construction.
Episode Recap:
- Growing up around real estate (2:17)
- Maintaining a growth mentality (5:01)
- It all comes back to relationships (7:13)
- How to stay motivated (10:45)
- Put yourself out there when things get difficult (12:58)
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Boomer Alred
As a filmmaker, Boomer has had the opportunity to travel the world and tell compelling stories through the lens. He has won 4 Emmy awards (XGames, World Cup) and the Director Of Photography for two 30 for 30 documentaries for ESPN (Tommy, This Magic Moment). He relishes time with the people he films, the team he works with, and the creativity it provides. Boomer is also a Certified Unbeatable Mind Executive Coach working alongside individuals and companies to create a daily positive mindset through mental toughness and emotional resilience. As well as powerfully influencing his clients, Boomer currently hosts a personal development retreat, Camp Boom. Camp Boom creates the space for participants to learn, share, and grow. He creates a unique perspective on life by combining his 30 years of experience behind the camera and his lifelong passion as a coach. Boomer's purpose is to encourage and inspire others through self-mastery.
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John Wiesehan III
John has been a life long entrepreneur - starting businesses, building businesses, running businesses, and selling businesses. It all starts with one for focus and goal in mind for John - building a better life for the people around him, starting with his family. John is the father of two wonderful children, Jack and Caroline, and husband to Catherine. It's become a passion of John's to get better in all areas of his life - and Boomer helps him work towards achieving these goals as his personal development and executive leadership coach. Have we really mastered anything in life? The truth is that we must always be striving to be better at what we do in everything we do. And in everything we do, we must pursue excellence.
