In this inspiring episode of The Real Shift, Kristen Cantrell sits down with former middle school teacher turned real estate agent, Kristi VanHuss. Kristi shares why she left a decade-long teaching career to pursue real estate full-time, the challenges she faced as a new agent, and what ultimately led her to join Real Broker. They dive into the freedom, support, and technology that transformed Kristi’s business — and her life. If you're an agent craving community, growth, and authenticity, Kristi’s story is a must-listen.

Show Notes:

• Why Kristi left a 10+ year teaching career to pursue real estate full-time
• Her transition from a boutique brokerage to the cloud-based Real Broker
• How community, collaboration, and tech tools at Real accelerated her success
• The power of personal branding and building relationships in real estate
• Advice for new agents feeling stuck or looking for authentic growth

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Co-Host: @heykristencantrell

Co-Host: @Templeton_walker

Guest: @kristivanhuss

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