Recently I was able to travel to the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference and Expo in Atlanta, GA. Not only as an all expenses paid attendee but as a panelist (speaker).  I didn’t really realize how big of a deal it was until my team and I began to prepare for the trip.

The only reason I was invited to attend was on the recommendation of my mentor, Dr. Richmond McCoy. Richmond is the President and CEO of UrbanAmerica Advisors, LLC and has over 28 years experience as a real estate professional and has consummated more than $6 billion in real estate transactions. Dr McCoy had an IN with the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conf/Expo selection committee and could recommend panelists for immediate inclusion in the 2011 conference lineup.

Dr. Richmond McCoy

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So when I received the email from his executive assistant followed by a personal phone call from Dr. McCoy I was more than tickled pink…lol. My heart started beating fast, my mind was running 100 mph with things to do and get together. Then I began to think “Wow, ME, REALLY?, he knows 100s other people in the real estate business that he could have called but he called ME!”.

So needless to say I “Maximized” the opportunity while in Atlanta. The trip was a success — Not only did I SHARE with others I LEARNED and NETWORKED. Tremendous opportunities have opened up since my return and I anticipate more to come .

I have been asked how do you get opportunities like this, my answers are below:

1. Find a good mentor

2. Find a good mentor

3. Find a good mentor

Listen, take action, work hard and be consistent. If you are serious about having a successful career, find a good mentor. Opportunities and doors will open that will change your life!

Thank you Richmond for planting the seed and changing my life!

Lolita