E17: "Candid Convos: Tammy Mueller"

In this special bonus feature episode of Waking Up to Win, Annie Callaway and Chad Elledge sit down with real estate powerhouse Tammy Mueller for a candid conversation about mentorship, real estate coaching, and what it really takes to succeed as a new agent.

As the leader of the Realty ONE Group mentor program, Tammy shares why mentoring agents is a calling, how mentorship fills the gaps traditional real estate classes leave behind, and what new agents actually struggle with once they’re licensed. From working on your business versus working in it, to business planning, accountability, time management, and setting realistic expectations about freedom, income, and growth, this episode offers real-world insight every agent needs to hear. Tammy breaks down what makes a great mentee, how confidence is built through education and action, and why relationships, consistency, and intentional planning are the foundation of a sustainable real estate career.

If you’re a new agent looking for training and support, an experienced agent considering mentorship, or someone curious about starting a career in real estate, this bonus episode delivers clarity, encouragement, and practical direction.

Listen in, share this episode with an agent who needs guidance, subscribe to Waking Up to Win, and reach out to learn more about the mentorship opportunities available through Realty ONE Group.

FAQs

1. Who is Tammy Mueller and why is her perspective important?
Tammy Mueller leads the Realty ONE Group mentor program and brings firsthand experience coaching agents through the transition from licensing to building a real business, filling gaps traditional classes often miss.

2. What do new real estate agents struggle with most after getting licensed?
Tammy explains that many new agents struggle with time management, business planning, confidence, and unrealistic expectations about income, freedom, and how quickly success comes.

3.What makes a great mentee according to this episode?
A great mentee is coachable, consistent, open to accountability, willing to take action, and committed to working on their business—not just reacting to daily tasks.

4.How does mentorship help agents build confidence and long-term success?
The episode highlights how education paired with action, clear planning, and supportive relationships helps agents gain confidence, stay consistent, and build a sustainable real estate career.