Life After the Hamster Wheel: Leadership, Reinvention & Real Estate with Cheryl Knowlton

What happens when you've built a successful career but realize your next chapter isn't about doing more, it's about becoming more? In this episode of Real Estate Real World, we sit down with Cheryl Knowlton—nationally recognized real estate speaker, broker, author, coach, and industry leader for an honest conversation about leadership, resilience, and redefining success beyond production and performance. Together, Marguerite and Cheryl explore the realities many professionals quietly experience from burnout and identity shifts to the empty nest season, personal growth, and learning to build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it. Cheryl shares the lessons she's learned through decades in real estate, completing 33 half marathons, speaking around the world, and embracing the courage to step confidently into life's next chapter. Whether you're a real estate professional, entrepreneur, or someone navigating change, this episode is a reminder that success isn't measured only by what you build but by the life you create along the way. In this episode, we talk about: • The business lessons Cheryl learned from completing 33 half marathons • Why consistency beats motivation every time • Burnout, boundaries, and creating a business that supports your life • The importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in you • Navigating the empty nest season and rediscovering your identity • Social media professionalism and authentic leadership • Why your next chapter can become your most meaningful one If you're building a business, navigating a major life transition, or simply looking for a fresh perspective on success, this conversation will encourage you to embrace your next chapter with purpose, confidence, and intention. Connect with Cheryl Knowlton Website https://www.cherylknows.com Podcast – Real Estate Elevated with Cheryl Knowlton https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube    / @dynamite_productions   Facebook   / theknowltonteam   LinkedIn   / cherylknowlton   Instagram   / cherylknows   Connect with Marguerite https://stan.store/thecrespillogroup