In this episode of Pocket Hours, host Jennifer Nelson dives into the realities of building a sustainable real estate career, one rooted in service, authenticity, and long-term impact.

Jennifer is joined by Stephanie Hunziker, a South King County real estate agent with nearly 12 years in the business and a background that includes professional poker dealing and customer-facing work long before she got into real estate.

Stephanie shares her unconventional path into the industry, why she spent years building confidence on teams before going solo, and how community involvement and social media authenticity have shaped her business.

Their conversation centers on navigating market shifts and interest rate spikes to redefining success beyond sales volume, exploring what it really takes to thrive in real estate while protecting joy, balance, and purpose.

It's a refreshingly honest look at real estate business growth, personal branding, and showing up consistently in both strong and challenging markets.This episode reminds listeners that joy, connection, and consistency are powerful drivers of a real estate career built to last.

Connect with Stephanie Hunziker at stephsellsseattle.com or @stephsellsseattle on IG.

Jennifer Nelson is the founder of Scout Real Estate: scoutrealestate.com. Information on how to get your clock hours and other offerings for Scout School are also listed at scoutrealestate.com/scout-school.

Pocket Hours theme music, Welcome Home, composed and performed by Jennifer Nelson