2024 is coming to a close, and honestly, I haven’t been looking forward to writing this year’s recap. This year felt like a big personal year but didn’t feel like a huge business one. I have high expectations for myself and tend to be an overachiever, but that also means I’m my own toughest critic. I always feel like I can and should be doing more.
Still, this year taught me to embrace different seasons in life. There were highs and lows, personal and professional victories and lulls—but all of it has been part of my journey. I hope sharing my experience will encourage others to give themselves grace when life doesn’t always move at full speed.
What Was Your Personal Highlight in 2024?
This year, my personal highlight was growing our family by welcoming our third child into the world. I had a natural birth in a birth center, which was both fulfilling and exactly the experience I wanted.
Watching our older two kids, ages five and three, step into their new roles as big brother and sister has been so rewarding. Our oldest son has grown into the leader of the pack, while our little girl has fully embraced her role as the big sister—loving, motherly, and always doting on her baby brother.
And him? He’s such a good baby. Honestly, he makes me want a few more.
Being their mom is my favorite title. They are the best part of me, and while it’s chaotic, I wouldn’t trade this season of life for anything.
What Was Your Professional Highlight of the Year?
Patience.
Patience has never been my strong suit, but this year, I learned that slowing down doesn’t mean you’re falling behind. Every professional win I experienced came from gaining patience, trusting the process, and letting things develop in their own time.
In real estate, I wrestled with my wholesaling business. I’ve written about the challenges of stepping out of operations and trying to scale, but this year, I found myself at a crossroads more than once. Quitting seemed easier, but I chose to downsize—focusing on doing one to two deals a month.
It took patience to wait on results from my small team of VAs instead of stepping in and taking control. I also needed that patience when it came to flipping. We completed two flips this year. The first went relatively smoothly, but the second took a while to find. Before getting the second project, I often felt restless—like I had to force another deal because it was taking too long to find. But I waited for the right opportunities, and in the end, I’ll make money on both properties we chose.
I also learned patience in my career. As a leader of the APPs in our clinics, I leaned in and trusted my mentors. I focused on building relationships, growing my skills, and learning from those ahead of me. Progress wasn’t flashy, but it was steady, and I’m proud of the growth I achieved.
What Was Your Biggest Personal Challenge?
Keeping business problems out of my marriage.
At the end of last year, my husband and I made a conscious decision to separate our real estate businesses—he moved into real estate agency, and I focused on acquisitions. It helped us so much to keep things separate and streamlined.
But even with the separation, I struggled to stay out of his way. I saw opportunities I thought he should’ve taken or things I felt he could do better. I constantly reminded myself why we split the business in the first place: to protect our relationship and be the best team for our kids.
It’s hard for someone like me—who always wants to do more—to remember that “enough” really is enough sometimes. I’m proud of him and what he’s building, even when I need to fight my instinct to fix and direct.
What Was Your Biggest Business Challenge?
Feeling stagnant.
On paper, I met most of the goals I set for myself. I made moves in real estate, worked on flips, and kept my wholesaling business going. But I didn’t feel like my usual “take the world over” self this year.
Why? Because life was full. Growing my family and advancing my career demanded focus, and for someone who thrives on chaos and spinning plates, it was hard to scale everything at once. I wanted to tackle new problems, but I also felt like this year needed a different kind of energy.
I’m learning to embrace the slow seasons without feeling like I’m falling behind.
What Was Your Most Significant Financial Win?
Embracing frugality.
This year wasn’t about chasing big financial milestones or dollar amounts but leaning into discipline and simplicity. With the addition of our third child, we slowed down on big trips and extravagant spending, choosing instead to focus on our investing and financial goals.
One of my favorite wins was our “No Spend November,” a challenge we took on with friends. We spent nothing on shopping, travel, eating out, or non-essential purchases for an entire month. It was refreshing, not just for our finances but for the shift it brought to our mindset. We increased our savings, made charitable donations, and found joy in simplicity. My husband half-joked about making it a “No Spend December,” but even I have my limits- mama wants a vacation.
What Was Your Most Significant Financial Loss?
Lost opportunities.
Sure, I lost some money on deals and a couple of private loans that didn’t pan out, but the biggest loss came from the opportunities I turned down because I didn’t have the bandwidth. There were plenty of them this year: managing the development of an RV park, buying more real estate, attending conferences to grow Business is the Best Medicine, seeking podcast appearances, and even pursuing flips that I let pass by.
I know anyone reading this might roll their eyes and remind me to give myself grace—after all, I did have a baby this year. But I still feel like I should have found the time and energy to make some of these things happen. It’s a lesson I’m carrying forward.
What Stands Out About This Year?
This year taught me to embrace the season I’m in. I have so much life ahead of me; there will be plenty of time to chase bigger goals and build the future I want. But this season wasn’t about breaking records—it was about growing my family, making memories, and developing my career.
Could I have done more? Maybe. But doing more would have cost me time with my kids, and that’s not a trade I’m willing to make.
I’m learning how to balance it all and include my family in the waves I want to create. To summarize as humbly as possible – I wasn’t as badass as usual this year, but I’m giving myself grace. This year was about slowing down. Next year? I’m ready to grow.
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