Ep. 12: She Bought the Building Before She Had a Plan — and Still Made $379K

She sold her first company, built her brand from scratch, and turned one breakfast convo into $379,000. Liz McDonald isn’t just a real estate broker—she’s a movement in motion.

In this episode, Katie Kim sits down with Liz to unpack how she:
🔥 Grew a property management business from 4 to 350+ units
🔥 Launched her own boutique brokerage—Dandridge Realty Group
🔥 Created an ethical off-market buyer system clients actually love
🔥 Took on a historic renovation (3 contractors later)
🔥 Built the building, moved in—and nearly missed $379K (until breakfast happened)

This is legacy in real time. A must-listen for women navigating growth, development, and how to lead with integrity while still scaling with impact.

This episode covers:
– Branding smart when no one knows your name
– Why optionality = power in today’s real estate market
– How coaching and collaboration fast-tracked her growth
– The lessons, scars, and wins behind her first development
– And what legacy really means to her family (spoiler: her niece is next)

⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Real Estate with Fire & Purpose
01:32 – From Hedge Funds to Homes
02:21 – Selling Her PM Biz: The Truth
04:47 – Branding Big in a Small Town
06:15 – How She Structured Her Exit
07:47 – Skipping Franchises, Owning the Brokerage
10:44 – Creating Culture on Day One
13:17 – Coaching, Mentors & Holding the Frame
15:33 – Buying Properties Responsibly
22:27 – Building the Biz, Buying the Building
24:40 – From Hardware Store to Headquarters
30:10 – Designers First, Architects Second
33:27 – The Contractor Gauntlet
37:40 – $379K from a Breakfast Convo
43:08 – Lessons from Her First Dev
46:18 – Oversight, Systems & Staying Sharp
51:20 – Who She’s Building For

🔗 Connect with Katie Kim

🌐 Website:
https://www.katiekim.com – The Katie Kim Educational Platform
https://www.thekimgroup.com – The Kim Group

📱 Instagram:
@thekatiekim
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💼 LinkedIn:
Katie Arnholt Kim, CCIM
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📘 Facebook:
The Katie Kim Educational Platform
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🔗 Connect with Liz McDonald

🌐 Website:
https://dandridgerealtygroup.com 

📱 Instagram:
@lizdmcdonald

💼 LinkedIn:
Liz McDonald

📘 Facebook:
Liz McDonald

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