Sherri Griggs shares her experiences and insights in this video. She talks about her career journey, from starting out in the medical field to running a construction company and eventually transitioning into real estate. She explains that she made these changes out of a desire for new challenges and a passion for helping people. Sherri emphasizes the importance of building trust with clients and treating them with respect. She also discusses her recent transition into health coaching, highlighting the need to not be afraid of switching careers and pursuing one's passions. She encourages others to surround themselves with people who are smarter than them, and she expresses her gratitude for the opportunity to share her insights.
- 00:00:00 In this section, Sherri Griggs discusses her background and the various career changes she has gone through. She started out in the medical field but was discouraged from becoming a doctor because she was a girl. She then pursued a career as a medical assistant and later became an RN. After running a construction company for several years, Sherri found herself in the real estate industry, which she enjoyed for a long time. However, she recently made the decision to change careers once again. The decision was driven by a desire for a new challenge and a change in the real estate market. Despite the different paths she has taken, Sherri's passion for helping and educating people has remained a constant.
- 00:05:00 In this section, Sherri Griggs discusses her transition from construction to real estate. She explains that she started to feel bored with her previous job and realized she enjoyed helping people and building relationships. She had been primarily getting referrals for her business, which she believes is the best way to do business as people already know and trust you. She got into teaching and coaching to fill the gap she felt and found fulfillment in helping others be successful. Building trust is crucial in business, and it takes time to establish both business and personal trust. Sherri emphasizes the importance of treating people with respect and not rushing them into making decisions. She shares an example of a client she had for seven years before they finally decided to sell their house, highlighting the need for patience and building trust over time. She also mentions the significance of staying in contact with clients and the use of tools like CRM to manage and remember important details about each person.
- 00:10:00 In this section, Sherri Griggs discusses how she transitioned from a career in real estate to health coaching. She explains that she was bored with real estate and wanted a new challenge, so she pursued her passion for helping people in a different way. She emphasizes the importance of not being afraid to switch careers and make passionate choices, even if they are different from what one might be good at. However, she acknowledges that change can be scary, especially when it comes to starting a new business with upfront expenses. Despite the fear, Sherri believes that one should not regret the things they did not do. She encourages others to push past fear and try new things, as there is always the possibility of growth and helping others in the process.
- 00:15:00 In this section, Sherri Griggs emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with people who are smarter than oneself. She expresses her appreciation for the opportunity to share her insights and wishes her host a good rest of the day.
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