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What I Wish I Knew Before My First Million in Real Estate | Shalini Sadda Tells All

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In this episode of Own It, we sit down with San Francisco real estate powerhouse Shalini Sadda to uncover how she made the leap from biomedical engineering to luxury real estate—and built a business that’s now scaling toward $100M in sales volume.

Whether you’re a new agent or seasoned pro, Shalini’s journey is packed with honest insights about mindset, systems, and consistency. She breaks down how she overcame imposter syndrome, learned the power of time-blocking, and why joining the right team could be the smartest move for any agent ready to grow.

🎯 You’ll learn:

  • How Shalini built her real estate business from scratch
  • The top habits that helped her scale past $50M+
  • Why goal-setting before January sets her apart
  • How she uses open houses and handwritten notes to convert clients
  • The advice she’d give her rookie self—and every new agent today

If you’ve ever wondered how people actually hit their first million in real estate, this is your episode.

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