

From Fundraisers to Five-Acre Deals with: Michelle Pauley - EP 598
In this episode, Karen Roberts speaks with Michelle Pauley, MBA, founder of Success Commercial Real Estate. Michelle shares her transition from residential to commercial real estate, driven by her passion for data and logic. She discusses leveraging her nonprofit experience, navigating commercial transactions, and building strong relationships. Michelle also reflects on balancing personal passions with running a successful business and outlines her future goals, offering valuable insights into the world of commercial real estate.
🎧 Hosted by: Karen Roberts
👤 Guest:
🏢 Michelle Pauley – Founder | Success Commercial Real Estate
⭐ Guest Bio:Michelle Pauley is a commercial real estate broker, team leader, and founder of Success Commercial Real Estate. After transitioning from residential to commercial real estate in 2019, she’s built a dynamic business focused on logical deal-making, strong client relationships, and long-term growth. With a passion for fundraising, analytics, and empowering others, Michelle now leads a 10-person team and aims to sell $1 billion in real estate within three years.
💡 Key Topics Covered:
✔️ How Michelle transitioned from residential to commercial real estate
✔️ What industrial outdoor storage is and why it’s booming
✔️ How her background in nonprofits sharpened her sales mindset
✔️ Differences between commercial and residential deal timelines
✔️ Balancing motherhood, music, and multimillion-dollar goals
📇 Connect with Michelle Pauley
🌐 Website → https://www.successcre.com/
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-pauley-mbaandcreexpert
📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michelle_pauley_cre
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