In Episode 68 of Success Behind The Numbers, we sit down with Yan Gladkov, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson at Keller Williams NYC and member of The Rana Williams Team, whose journey into real estate is defined by adaptability, discipline, and a commitment to learning the business the right way. 🎙️📈

Originally from Uzbekistan, Tashkent, and raised through constant change, Yan developed a mindset centered around resilience and growth from an early age. After moving to New York City and navigating a completely new environment, he explored different career paths before finding his way into real estate, first as an investor, and eventually as a licensed agent. His path was anything but linear, but each step helped shape the foundation he relies on today.

In this episode, Yan shares the realities of what it takes to break into real estate, why learning should come before earning, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can accelerate your growth. He shares how being coachable, staying consistent, and putting yourself in the right environment can create opportunities that compound over time.

If you’re serious about building a real estate career and want to understand what it actually takes to get started and grow, this episode provides insight from someone who has built his foundation with intention and discipline.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: Meet Yan Gladkov
2:15 – Growing Up in Uzbekistan, Tashkent & Moving to NYC
6:40 – Adapting to a New Environment
10:20 – Exploring Career Paths & Early Real Estate Experience
14:05 – Getting Licensed & Choosing the Right Brokerage
18:30 – The Importance of Training & Systems
22:10 – Joining a Top Real Estate Team
26:45 – The Power of Follow-Up & Consistency
30:20 – Advice for New Agents
34:00 – What Yan Would Tell His Younger Self

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