In this episode, Leigh interviews Kristina Rhodes, a realtor from Indiana who works for FC Tucker Emge. Kristina has been in real estate for 17 years and, at the same time, has volunteered for Make a Wish. Listen to find out how realtors are making the effort to help their communities while hustling in the world of real estate. Kristina also shares how being a volunteer to Make a Wish has impacted Kristina’s real estate brand, career, and life. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Brown Experience.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:21 – Introduction for today’s episode 00:34 – Leigh introduces Kristina Rhodes 00:58 – Kristina works for FC Tucker Emge, in Indiana, and has been in real estate for 17 years 01:46 – Kristina contacted Leigh to share about the Good Neighbor Program 01:53 – The program is exclusively for realtors 02:00 – Every year, 5 out of 1M realtors are chosen to be awarded 02:07 – The award is reserved for realtors who do good for their community 02:17 – Some Good Neighbor nominees go to Africa to give clean water to villages 02:25 – There are also realtors supporting veterans, homeless, and those who need help 02:42 – Some realtors fight for rights and awareness 03:01 – There is not enough positive press out there about realtors 03:28 – The Good Neighbors Society work all year long 03:48 – Kristina has been a volunteer for Make a Wish for 17 years 04:32 – Kristina talks about how Make a Wish impacted her brand in real estate 05:20 – When Kristina first became a volunteer, she didn’t know what to expect 05:29 – In 17 years, each child that they serve teaches Kristina something 07:08 – Kristina simply wants to spread the message that realtors are not just realtors, they do more than just real estate 07:23 – There are so many realtors out there doing something good 07:40 – Leigh is promoting #MoreThanHouses 08:59 – Connect with Kristina at 812-305-3914 09:06 – If you know a realtor who is making an impact in society, you can contact Kristina 09:13 – Realtors who want to learn more about Good Neighbor and Volunteering Works, Kristina will connect you 09:24 – The National Association of Realtors has grants available to support realtors with their projects 10:29 – Tweet Leigh Brown for your very own crazy story in real estate 3 Key Points Realtors need to be recognized not only for their work, but for how they are making a difference in this world, too. Many realtors help several causes, charities, and local needs in a variety of ways. The National Association of Realtors provide grants that can help realtors with their projects – all you need to do is inquire about it. Credits Audio Production by Chris Mottram Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives Cover Design by Two Minds Design Original Music by Rimsky Music