
Guest: Kelly Ladwig
Kelly is Nashville's top real estate agent
You can find Kelly on https://www.instagram.com/homeonanashvillehill
[00:00:00]: Meet Kelly Ladwig: Nashville's Top Agent
[00:01:05]: From Wisconsin Roots to Nashville Life
[00:01:13]: Childhood Passion: Building Houses & Open House Weekends
[00:01:41]: A Detour Through Journalism & TV Dreams
[00:02:59]: The Key to Success: Storytelling & Curiosity
[00:03:35]: Reinventing Again: Advertising & Augmented Reality
[00:04:23]: The 50th Birthday Leap: Getting a Real Estate License
[00:05:10]: COVID's Curveball: A Layoff Becomes an Opportunity
[00:06:03]: Building Her Brand: Documenting the Home Build on Instagram
[00:06:51]: Finding the Gap: Why Nashville Real Estate Agents Weren't on Social Media
[00:08:54]: 95% of Business from Social Media: How Kelly Connects
[00:09:32]: Understanding Luxury: It's More Than a Price Tag
[00:10:11]: What Makes Nashville Special?
[00:11:08]: A City of Transplants: Building Community Without Family Nearby
[00:11:47]: Nashville's Diverse Quarters: From City to Countryside
[00:13:54]: Is Nashville Still Growing?
[00:14:12]: Who's Moving to Nashville?
[00:15:02]: Central Location & No State Income Tax: The Big Draws
[00:16:06]: Do People Move to Nashville for Politics?
[00:19:16]: The Key to a Happy Move
[00:20:05]: Making Friends When You're New
[00:24:13]: What Surprises Transplants Most?
[00:26:55]: New Trends & Hot Neighborhoods: Murfreesboro is Booming
[00:30:33]: The Appeal of Amenities
[00:32:29]: Building a Team & Dealing with Burnout
[00:33:37]: How Kelly Recharges: Workouts, Alone Time & Boundaries
[00:40:05]: Finding Inspiration: Mel Robbins & Mastermind Groups
[00:43:13]: Battling Imposter Syndrome & The Comparison Trap
[00:47:17]: The Heart of the Business: The Joy of Helping People Find Home
[00:51:32]: Advice for Moving to Nashville: Be Open-Minded & Hire a Realtor
[00:55:11]: Finding the Right Agent
[00:58:51]: Rapid Fire: Challenging Clients & Favorite Stories
[01:01:06]: How "Jinx the Cat" Won a Bidding War
[01:02:18]: Do People Regret Moving? Giving it Time
[01:03:04]: Kelly's Style: Retail Therapy & Guilty Pleasures
[01:07:46]: The Trend of Owning Multiple Homes
[01:09:10]: Where to Find Kelly Ladwig Online
[01:09:54]: Building Relationships & Wrapping Up