How Grit, Boundaries, And Strategy Built A 30-Year Real Estate Career

Market It With ATMA

We dive into Carol Tam’s 30-year journey from questioning closing costs to building a boutique commercial brokerage that blends CCIM rigor with real-world warmth. Strategy, grit, and clear boundaries shape her approach to investing, planning, and leading with integrity.
• curiosity about fees leading to broker and CCIM expertise
• investment-first thinking on timing, capital, and holding period
• redefining success through kindness, service, and integrity
• boutique model tailored to client goals and budgets
• economic development links between Texas and Asia
• structure through early business planning and checklists
• lessons from 2019 on forgiveness, gratitude, and mindset
• boundaries as a tool for focus and sustainable leadership
• actionable framework for a 2026 vision and big rocks
Find me on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or type in google www.tacbrokerage.com. I actually have 2026, I have two big events coming up. The first one is Taiwan Trade Mission.

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챕터

1. Meet Carol Tam And Her Path (00:00:00)

2. From Fees To Licenses And Purpose (00:01:05)

3. Investment Mindset Beyond Buying A Home (00:04:20)

4. Earning CCIM And Finishing Today (00:05:33)

5. Redefining Success And Core Values (00:08:18)

6. Why TAC: Texas And California Roots (00:10:40)

7. Boutique Approach And Client Fit (00:12:20)

8. Economic Development And Global Bridges (00:14:25)

9. Authenticity, Integrity, And Representation (00:17:23)

10. Structure, Plans, And Accountability (00:19:23)

11. Setbacks, Forgiveness, And Gratitude (00:22:09)

12. Boundaries And Sustainable Leadership (00:25:16)

13. Never Give Up: Grit And Resilience (00:27:08)