In this episode, Jeff sits down with Stacey Glenn, brokerage associate and team leader with John R. Wood Properties | Christie’s International Real Estate in Southwest Florida. Stacey’s story is anything but conventional—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful.
Raised on a cattle feedlot in rural Kansas, Stacey followed curiosity and adventure all the way to Southwest Florida, with unexpected stops along the way: a corporate role at Chico’s, a spontaneous move to Japan, motherhood, divorce, and earning her real estate license while literally going into labor. What followed was a hard reset—crushed confidence, early missteps, and a decision to rebuild her career intentionally from the ground up.
Jeff and Stacey unpack what actually creates longevity in real estate: mindset, morning routines, coaching, mentorship, and surrounding yourself with the right people. Stacey shares how The Miracle Morning, Tom Ferry coaching, and disciplined fundamentals helped her regain confidence and build a sustainable business. They also dive into the realities of the Southwest Florida market—post-pandemic price swings, hurricanes, insurance challenges, affordability concerns, and why Florida continues to attract retirees, snowbirds, and relocating professionals.
The conversation closes with candid advice for newer agents: focus on authenticity, avoid shiny shortcuts, invest in mentorship, and choose brokerages based on value—not splits. This episode is a reminder that success in real estate isn’t about avoiding adversity—it’s about growing through it.
Connect with Stacey:
TopAgentFlorida.com
About the host:
Jeff Hamm is an award winning podcast producer, marketing professional, and real estate broker. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Jeff’s also a freelance digital marketing expert who specializes in high quality content marketing for real estate agents.
When he’s not producing digital content or generating leads for his marketing clients, you can probably find him walking his dogs, Sam & Maisy.