About this episode
What happens when your dream job evolves, and a better one appears? Former NFL sports reporter Brooke Kromer shares how she pivoted from sports broadcasting to become a real estate trailblazer on Florida’s 30A, specializing in investment properties for athletes and coaches.On this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast with host Shannon Russell, Brooke breaks down how she leveraged her NFL network, on-camera skills, and team-building mindset to create Kromer Collective, a boutique real estate team known for luxury listings, data-driven marketing, and white-glove service. If you’re curious about career pivots, getting started in real estate, or how pro athletes use vacation rentals as smart investments, this episode is your playbook.Key Takeaways:How to know when it’s time to pivot and turn a pause into momentumBrooke’s steps to break into real estate: shadow first, get licensed, join a team, then niche downWhy athletes and coaches love 30A vacation rentals The “NFL mindset” of team building: hire for complementary skills, not clonesUsing content + community to attract high-intent buyersNetworking that doesn’t feel like a sales pitch: serve first, advise wisely, and the referrals followCareer courage: say yes, keep learning, and build a business that supports your lifeConnect with Brooke Kromer:https://kromercollective.com/https://www.instagram.com/brookekromer/Join Shannon's Live Coaching Experience:https://secondactsuccess.co/experience---------------- Book a free Strategy Call with Shannon Download Free Resources ➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok More resources & discounts: Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99/serving) Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off 1st year) Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off 1st order) Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off) Podmatch Guesting (*Some affiliate links)
