In this heartfelt episode, John Kitchens is joined by EXP OG and real estate powerhouse Marguerite Crespillo for a deep dive into reinvention, resilience, and redefining success in real estate.

From shutting down a brokerage and facing financial collapse to surviving cancer and rebuilding a legacy inside of EXP Realty, Marguerite shares the raw truth of what it takes to navigate the "messy middle"—and why vision, leadership, and values are non-negotiable.

They unpack what makes EXP different from the copycats, why emotional intelligence is a business superpower, and how gratitude saved both her marriage and her mindset.

• Marguerite closed her 120-agent brokerage in 2014

• Financial stress, franchise limitations, and burnout forced a massive pivot

• EXP’s model removed the pressure—and created long-term peace of mind
  
  

• Marguerite shares the origin story of her book 100 Things I Love About You

• A simple gratitude exercise saved her marriage—and became a powerful tool for growth

• Focusing on what’s right shifts everything, in business and in life
  
  

• EXP’s model changed the industry—and it’s still unmatched

• Most competitors are chasing what EXP already built

• Leo Pareja’s leadership is direct, decisive, and deeply agent-focused
  
  

• During her breast cancer diagnosis in 2020, revenue share covered her expenses

• That safety net gave her the freedom to focus on healing

• Real estate agents deserve an exit plan—and EXP makes that possible
  
  

• A vision isn’t just about business—it must serve people

• Great leaders show up when it's hard, and lead from the front

• If people can’t accomplish their dreams inside your vision, they’ll go find another

• Book: 100 Things I Love About You by Marguerite Crespillo

• Video: Cleveland Clinic Empathy

• Book: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

• Tool: Working Genius Assessment

“When your brain is forced to focus on the good, it reprograms how you see the world.” – John Kitchens

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