Who doesn’t like giving (or receiving!) a good gift, right? Angela Burgess, CEO of the Gaston Association of Realtors, got creative with her gift-giving one Christmas, and the experience left her with a greater appreciation for thoughtful, connecting gifts. It’s easy to get stuck giving generic gifts that end up getting tossed, forgotten or – dare I say it – re-gifted. But, give a gift that connects to a memory or cherished moment with a client, family member, or friend, and you’ve given something much greater than just a one-time gift. Listen in to hear what Angela did, and get inspired to get creative with your gift-giving, too. 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: 01:00 – Angela is the CEO of the Gaston Association of Realtors and has over 25 years of experience as an executive administrator 03:05 – Angela’s gifts to her adult children on the last Christmas in their home 03:50 – Their family stopped giving Christmas gifts years ago, but in the attic, she found her children’s old toys to give as gifts to each of her adult kids 04:25 – Her kids played with Star Wars games and toys they had had as kids and it was beautiful to sit with those memories 05:45 – Adult kids can buy things themselves, so it was nice to gift something that held a memory and created a beautiful moment 06:24 – Realtors get to know their clients very well and can give their clients a gift that has a deeper connection 07:33 – There are memories in the making in the things clients find when clearing out their home 08:35 – Realtors can help clients make memories 08:50 – Angela found out recently that she’s going to be a grandma and she’s excited to give more childhood gifts this Christmas 09:52 – She looks for stocking stuffers when she travels 10:40 – The intentionality of gift-giving 11:00 – Gift-giving can be a great opportunity for deepening the connection with family and clients 12:00 – Angela’s contact information: angela@gastonrealtors.com  3 Key Points A routine attic purge could be an opportunity for finding memories and gifts! Realtors can help clients make memories. Give creative gifts to deepen the connection with your family, friends, and clients. Credits Audio Production by Chris Mottram Show Notes provided by Melissa Valder