October 23, 2025Suneet sits down with Courtney Levert, a 13-year real estate veteran who left her brokerage while 8 months pregnant to start her own team in Sarnia, Ontario. Courtney shares the raw reality of team building—including the financial valley of despair and the $1.1 million income drop her first year—while discussing her morning ritual of connecting with community members at local coffee shops, her rental property portfolio that started at 18, and why she closed her tanning salon during COVID. This conversation delivers real-world advice for agents at any stage, emphasizing the importance of nurturing relationships over chasing commission checks and building a team culture that feels like family.
Chapters:
- 00:00:00 – Introduction to Courtney Levert
- 00:01:29 – Giving Back: The Humane Society Connection
- 00:02:39 – The Grand Exit: Leaving the Old Brokerage at 8 Months Pregnant
- 00:09:03 – A Day in the Life: Coffee Shop Connections and Community Building
- 00:13:21 – Rental Properties: Starting at 18 and Building a Portfolio
- 00:17:21 – The Biggest “Oh Crap” Moment: The Financial Reality of Team Building
- 00:21:06 – Closing the Tanning Salon and Spa Business
- 00:23:21 – Being a Serial Learner: 9 University and College Degrees
- 00:25:50 – Advice for Realtors: Nurture Relationships, Not Commission Checks
- 00:27:20 – How to Connect with Courtney and Her Coaching Program
Links and Resources:
- Courtney Levert’s Website: courtneylevert.ca
- Instagram: @courthallrealtor
- Reside Platform
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