The $1.1 Million Mistake Every New Team Leader Makes with Courtney Levert

Suneet sits down with Courtney Levert, a 13-year real estate veteran who left her brokerage while 8 months pregnant to start her own team in Sarnia, Ontario. Courtney shares the raw reality of team building—including the financial valley of despair and the $1.1 million income drop her first year—while discussing her morning ritual of connecting with community members at local coffee shops, her rental property portfolio that started at 18, and why she closed her tanning salon during COVID. This conversation delivers real-world advice for agents at any stage, emphasizing the importance of nurturing relationships over chasing commission checks and building a team culture that feels like family.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Courtney Levert
00:01:29 - Giving Back: The Humane Society Connection
00:02:39 - The Grand Exit: Leaving the Old Brokerage at 8 Months Pregnant
00:09:03 - A Day in the Life: Coffee Shop Connections and Community Building
00:13:21 - Rental Properties: Starting at 18 and Building a Portfolio
00:17:21 - The Biggest "Oh Crap" Moment: The Financial Reality of Team Building
00:21:06 - Closing the Tanning Salon and Spa Business
00:23:21 - Being a Serial Learner: 9 University and College Degrees
00:25:50 - Advice for Realtors: Nurture Relationships, Not Commission Checks
00:27:20 - How to Connect with Courtney and Her Coaching Program

Links and Resources:

• Courtney Levert's Website: courtneylevert.ca
• Instagram: @courthallrealtor
• Reside Platform