Coffee & Closings
Coffee & Closings is a podcast where top real estate professionals share unfiltered insights, strategies, and stories—over a fresh cup of locally brewed coffee. Each episode blends real talk with real estate, brewed strong for agents who want to grow.
Coffee & Closings
#047 – April Stephens – The Secret to Leading 34 Agents
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In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with April Stephens to discuss her incredible journey from serving as an Army combat medic to building one of the Triangle's most respected real estate teams. April shares the lessons she's learned over nearly 20 years in the business, including how she grew through the 2008 housing crash, why relationships always come before transactions, and what it really takes to build a successful team.
The conversation dives into leadership, mentoring new agents, growing through new construction, serving as a Johnston County Commissioner, and why staying curious has been one of the biggest keys to her success. Whether you're a new agent, an experienced broker, or someone looking to build a business that lasts, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration.
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