Queer and Successful
In this podcast you will hear about how queer business owners have triumphed over life's obstacles to achieve success. Too often LGBTQ+ business owners believe they have to choose between authenticity and being successful!
Hosted by Hunter J McNair, the founder of Hunt Houses NC located in Raleigh, NC, this podcast entails insightful interviews and explorations of the experiences of accomplished queer business owners. Through their stories, aspirations, and guidance, LGBTQ+ listeners aspiring for success can gain valuable insights on how to navigate their path as they strive to be both Queer and Successful.
Queer and Successful
Leading with Authenticity in Southern Real Estate with Austin Rowe (He/Him)
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Summary
In this episode of "Queer and Successful," host Hunter McNair welcomes Austin Rowe, a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ real estate community. Austin shares his journey from growing up in Bartlett, Tennessee, to becoming a successful real estate agent in Nashville. He discusses his early aspirations of being a park ranger and how his career path shifted to real estate after years of bartending. Austin also reflects on his coming out experience, the challenges he faced in a conservative environment, and the importance of representation in the LGBTQ+ community. He emphasizes the significance of authenticity in business and the impact of building relationships with clients, particularly within the queer community.
The conversation delves into Austin's involvement with the National LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance and the Mid-South LGBT Chamber of Commerce, highlighting his commitment to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights in housing. As he prepares for his upcoming presidency in the Alliance, Austin shares his vision for creating supportive spaces for queer professionals in real estate. The episode concludes with Austin's insights on success, emphasizing the importance of meaningful connections and the joy of helping clients achieve their dreams of homeownership.
Takeaways
- "Run your business authentically."
- "People want to work with people that are like them."
- "If I can help someone buy their first home, it makes it all worth it."
- "I always loved the woods; that's why I wanted to be a park ranger."
- "I realized I would be in the middle of the country and didn't want to do that."
- "I was completely oblivious or repressing it, one of the two."
- "I want to double what I did last year, which wasn't much, but doubling would be great."
- "It's about creating spaces where real estate is a comfortable conversation."
- "I want to help expand home ownership in our community."
- "I know I'll never be the six, eight, $10 million agent; that's not my jam."
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