Episode 208 - From Hard Work to Real Estate Wins: Brooke Coughlin's Path to Real Estate Success

Ever wondered about turning a humble cleaning business into a seven-figure success? In this episode, host Craig Curelop sits down with Brooke Coughlin. She is a former college athlete turned cleaning business owner, real estate agent, and now real estate investor. Brooke has sold over $33 million in real estate, owns multiple investment properties, and leads the "She Closes Deals" community.  

Brooke began cleaning houses in college and scaled it into a thriving business, which she eventually sold for seven figures. She shares how she transitioned from cleaning homes to managing Airbnb properties and growing her brand—and she's doing all this while nine months pregnant! She reveals critical lessons learned, tips on building a business from scratch, and why her passion for helping others fuels her continued success.  

This episode is for you if you want to break into real estate or grow as an entrepreneur. It is packed with golden advice you can't miss. Tune in to learn how to build multiple income streams. Learn to embrace change and achieve financial independence.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:49] What inspired Brooke's transition from cleaning to real estate?
[05:05] Brooke shares her journey from cleaner to real estate agent. 
[08:01] Overcoming challenges in business management and hiring for growth
[13:40] How did Brooke's cleaning business open real estate opportunities? 
[16:07] Teaching background helped Brooke double her real estate sales. 
[27:16] The significance of building systems for business scalability. 
[31:16] Why are teams essential for managing a growing real estate business
[34:00] Brooke describes her success with reselling foreclosed properties. 
[38:53] Brooke's first real estate investment and its long-term appreciation.
[42:18] Proximity strategy helps Brooke manage and plan future portfolio sales. 

HOST
Craig Curelop   
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy
📘 Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-hacking-strategy
🏘️ Buy Real Estate: https://bit.ly/3V3QDze

GUEST
Brooke Coughlin
📸 IG: @brookeecoughlin
💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-coughlin-9b09561b4/
📘 Book: She Closes Deals