Meet Matt Koch, "the Bearded Realtor", with a background in criminal justice who used to work security at a nuclear power plant.  I know it sounds like a character from a graphic novel, but that's our guest for you!  From battling kidney disease to becoming a successful Realtor, Matt has a knack for resilience and reinvention.  His authenticity and creative strategy make him a standout in the real estate industry.  Don't miss out on the chance to learn how he leverages fun and engaging videos to create a high-level real estate sales machine.Matt's journey is not just about selling real estate, it's about the metamorphosis of an individual who turned adversity into opportunity.  He traded security and radiation monitors for Open Houses and Dream Homes!  Buying his first house wasn't as smooth as you might think.  Just as he was settling in, a kidney disease diagnosis forced him to leave his career in criminal justice.  But that didn't stop him - he found a new path in real estate and flourished.  Join us as Matt shares his personal journey and the often overlooked, multifaceted role of a Realtor.  Ready for an inspiring story of resilience? Matt's got you covered.#mattkoch #thebeardedrealtor #bradweisman #thebradweismanshow #realestateandyou ---The Real Estate and You Podcast is your Thursday Evening connection to all thing’s real estate. Hosted by Brad Weisman, a local Reading Pennsylvania Realtor and Partner at Keller Williams Platinum Realty with over 30 years of real estate experience, this podcast brings you interviews and insights from people all over the country who are invested in or connected to the industry.From homeowners to investors to industry professionals, The Real Estate and You Podcast has something for everyone interested in learning more about real estate.Also, When Brad isn't selling homes, or hosting the Real Estate and You Podcast you can find him on American Dream TV hosting a NEW show—Selling Reading Pennsylvania! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JE2RKPFacebook: https://bit.ly/3JE2RKPTwitter: https://bit.ly/3FKM4oo--HIGHLIGHTS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! If you like this video, check out some of these:American Dream TV- https://bit.ly/42DiQSiCredits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.