So... Are you a Realtor or a Zumba Instructor?
I think people often wonder if I have multiple personalities. After all, I do have 3 separate Facebook pages in addition to my profile page:
1. Andrea Hirth, Realtor
2. Zumba with Andrea Hirth
3. Allie (devoted to the daily aches and pains of my lovely little Acura).
In fact, I think some people wonder what the heck it is that I "do?" After all, doesn't everyone have some sort of identity or job? Some people are moms. Some are dads, doctors, attorneys, writers, teachers, garbage and tax collectors, etc. I mean the list goes on and on. But does one's identity have to be just one thing? Does a dad have to be just a dad? Or does a mom have to be just a mom? Well... is that even possible?
Yes, I am a mom, wife, sister, and daughter, but I can't just stop there. Not that it's not enough. But life is about gelling it all together. (Is gelling even a word?). When you are a mom, for instance, you find yourself involved in other activities, PTAs, volunteer at preschool, writing, exercise and church, amongst other things. Some moms and dads are able to, or choose to, dedicate their "full-time schedule" to raising their kids and participating in these outside activities. Others decide, or maybe need to, have additional jobs outside of the home for many reasons.
I think the confusion comes in when people think you must choose to do only one thing. Why choose just one or two? Life is about choices. What's really cool about my life and the choices I've made, is I get the privilege of combining exercise and "work." You could say Realtor is my "job," and that is certainly true. It is how I pay my bills. I appreciate the opportunity to help every single one of my clients with their purchases and sales. It is truly what pays my mortgage, and puts food on the table. It also brings me joy to help others!
And, "on the side," I'm a licensed Zumba instructor. I get paid to exercise with my friends. I mean really, how much cooler can a job be? I would have to fit in exercise anyways, so why not get paid for it? Exercise is a strong word! I prefer to burn 700+ calories on the dance floor with other motivated people than on a treadmill. And, yes, I get paid to do this!
I also market amazing skin care and health and wellness products (that I use on myself) to others. I can't help but mention this as well. The stuff rocks. Have you seen my skin? :)
Back to the issue at hand....how does this all work together and what is the advantage to you for choosing a realtor who wears different hats? It works together easily, I exercise when anyone else would exercise... when I can squeeze it in. But there are soooo many advantages to knowing such a person as myself. Not trying to boast, but I have connections. Just check out my fb page, I have 729 fb friends (i.e. people I know or have a connection with in some way or another). I have many connections on Linked In. I probably know close to 50 people from different Zumba classes I either teach or attend. I know quite a few people from the large church I attend and my kids go to for preschool.
These are connections that know people who may want to purchase your home. These connections may know someone who is getting ready to put his/her home up for sale, and it may be just what you are looking for.
So.... I haven't chosen one career or life path. But, I have chosen to surround myself with a lot of people. Use that to your advantage!
P.S. I almost forgot... busy people are the most efficient at getting the job done!
