On this episode of Real Estate Real World, I sit down with the incredible Paige McKnight—a powerhouse agent who turned life’s toughest moments into a thriving real estate career! 💪🏡 From starting out in electrical wholesale supply to becoming a top-performing real estate agent across North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, Paige’s journey is one of resilience, passion, and non-stop growth. After stepping away from real estate in 2009 to care for her son, she made a powerful comeback in 2019, proving that the right mindset and dedication can take you to new heights—even during a pandemic! 🚀 We talk about:✨ Her inspiring return to real estate after a decade✨ How living in a small town (pop. 1,700!) shaped her career✨ What made her leave RE/MAX and join eXp Realty✨ Her love for hiking, kayaking, and supporting animal rescues 🏔️🐾✨ The realities of real estate in a shifting market If you love small-town charm, big success stories, and an agent who goes the extra mile, this episode is for YOU! 🎧🔥 📲 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!📩 Join our email list for exclusive updates → www.realestaterealworld.com #RealEstateRealWorld #PodcastEpisode #RealEstateSuccess #eXpRealty #TopAgent #SmallTownBigDreams #WomenInRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #RealtorLife #RealEstateGrowth #MillionDollarListing #HomeBuying #LuxuryRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstateMarketing #HousingMarket #RealEstateCoaching #RealtorMindset #PodcastForEntrepreneurs 📲 Subscribe to Real Estate Real World on iTunes and check out www.realestaterealworld.com for updates. Don't forget to leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review—it helps others find our podcast! Stay tuned for exciting announcements about our upcoming "Rookie to Rockstar" course for new agents!   🌎 Learn from the real estate experts 🌎  Secrets of ChatGPT  → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvZzP-jwHew&t=190s Leading A Team  → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf1Oc42sWWE&t=484s Winning Mindset  → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REC_4j6TRmk&t=143s Your Growth Potential  →  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7htKgtDb8s&t=1s  Thrive the Changing Markets  →  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH-DQTZrsAY&t=469s   🏆 Useful Resources 🏆  FREE Real Estate Agent Masterclass | Sign Up as Insider → www.MargueriteCrespillo.comFREE Templates | Join the community to access files → https://www.facebook.com/groups/ressaa   🎥 Must Watch Videos You Are Missing Out 🎥 Simple Checklist to Create Loyal Sellers → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JliRZ6hYhM Simple Checklist to Create Loyal Buyers → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZAUeAf9paI&t=17s  Open House Mastery → youtube.com/watch?v=9baw61ggocA  Seller Net Sheet → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beRxpoaRPSs&t=289s    Follow me on Social Media 👇 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MySuccessTuneups/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margueritecrespillo/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@margueritecrespillo  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcrespillo/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdFfhr1UAOOZYaFb8WilrRQ  X: https://twitter.com/MCrespillo Threads: https://www.threads.net/@margueritecrespillo  Website: https://margueritecrespillo.com/ 🏆 Started a successful career in 1993 as a Real Estate Agent. 🏆 Assisted over 3000 families in more than 20 years of service as a Top Producing Real Estate Agent. 🏆 Provided coaching, training, and mentoring to hundreds of real estate professionals over the years. 🏆 Developed a series of training classes and boot-camps focused on the current economy's real estate landscape.   Be my insider: https://margueritecrespillo.com/  –TIMESTAMP–0:00 - Introduction 2:15 - Meet Paige McKnight 5:30 - How Paige Got Into Real Estate 8:45 - Life Pause: Putting Real Estate on Hold 12:20 - Making a Powerful Comeback 15:40 - Navigating Real Estate During the Pandemic 18:55 - Small-Town Life & Real Estate in Murphy, NC 22:30 - Hiking, Kayaking & Life Beyond Real Estate 26:10 - Why Paige Joined eXp R