In this Lessons in Success episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle welcomes Caroline Decherd, a San Antonio-based top producer, team leader, and creative force who’s built a business as bold and high-impact as she is.

Caroline is a true outlier - known for her ability to spot opportunity fast, implement without hesitation, and bring her full energy to everything she touches. In this conversation, she shares the pivotal moments that sparked momentum in her career and the key lessons that helped her scale with focus, fun, and authenticity.

You’ll hear how she uses goal-setting as a clarity tool, how she creates real relationships that lead to real results, and how she keeps her family life front and center while still growing a high-performing business. Plus, Caroline shares how she became a viral Instagram content creator and the simple tools that have helped her stay visible and effective in a competitive market.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why fast implementation gives you a competitive edge
✅ How to use focused goals to create clarity and momentum
✅ The buyer and seller relationship-building strategies that convert
✅ How to make room for your family and your future
✅ The key systems and tools that created traction and visibility
✅ How Caroline grew a powerful brand by going viral (and staying consistent)

Whether you're looking for tactical takeaways or the inspiration to move faster on your next big idea, this episode is packed with clarity, action, and energy from someone who's doing it all—with “maximum fun!”

Welcome to So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent—the podcast for growth-minded real estate professionals who are ready to build a business that works for them.

Hosted by real estate team leader, business coach, author, and top producer Meredith Fogle, this show is your insider pass to the systems, strategies, and mindset shifts that actually create long-term success in real estate. Whether you’re a brand-new agent trying to get your first deal, or a seasoned pro ready to scale sustainably, you’ll find the tools, structure, and inspiration you need right here.

Each episode features practical training, real-world case studies, and candid conversations with agents who are doing things differently - and getting results. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just what works.

If you’re ready to go beyond just selling homes and build a fulfilling, profitable, and self-sustaining business, you’re in the right place.

Subscribe now and get ready to become the agent everyone remembers.

Welcome to Season 7 of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Lessons in Success, where we spotlight the real stories, strategies, and philosophies behind some of the industry’s most impressive careers.

In this powerful kickoff episode, Meredith Fogle is joined by Jay D’Alessandro, a highly respected team leader whose real estate team closes hundreds of transactions annually. Jay shares the core values and defining lessons that have shaped his path to success, including the power of mentorship, the legacy he's building as a leader, and the lasting impact of generosity.

With a blend of humility, passion, and practical wisdom, Jay walks us through how hard work, culture, and service have become the pillars of his success - and how he intentionally lifts others as he climbs.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why mentorship is a multiplier for long-term growth
• What it really takes to lead a high-performing team
• How generosity, service, and purpose fuel sustainable success
• How to intentionally build a team culture that people want to be part of
• Why doing the right thing, consistently, is the ultimate business strategy

Whether you're growing a team, leading one, or just beginning your own success journey, this episode is packed with timeless, high-level insight that will fuel your success.