What happens when working with your family starts costing you sleep? In this honest and emotional return episode, we chat with Staten Island REALTOR® George S. Wonica to unpack the highs and lows of navigating a family-run real estate business. Dial in as he shares the lessons, heartbreak, and hope behind creating a new path while preserving personal relationships. If you’ve ever worked with family or thought about succession planning, this is one you can’t miss.

Key takeaways to listen for

• What happens when your loyalty to the brokerage clashes with your loyalty to your future?
• How George left his family’s business without losing his family
• Ways George is channeling decades of experience into a new career
• Why the best broker-agent relationships require mutual responsibility
• The importance of putting estate plans and business expectations in writing

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Dustin Brohm - Massive Agent
• The 'Gripe Session' Podcast

About George S. Wonica
A 32-year veteran of the real estate industry, George is also a certified residential appraiser, as well as an associate broker. His vast knowledge and experience help his clients navigate the Staten Island/Brooklyn real estate market.

Connect with George

• Website: Real Estate - Staten Island
• LinkedIn: George S. Wonica
• Instagram: @therealgswonica
• TikTok: therealgswonica
• Facebook: George S. Wonica - Search Staten Island
• X: @gswonica
• YouTube: Living in Staten Island, New York

Connect with Leigh
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