What if the key to long-term success is simply refusing to quit, no matter how many times you start over?
In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Gray Murphy, a world traveler turned real estate mogul, to unpack her unique journey from flight attendant in Dubai to co-founding a thriving property management company in San Diego.
Inspired by Gray’s story? Share this episode with a fellow go-getter!
Highlights
00:00 From Dubai Skies to San Diego Streets
- Gray’s Emirates Airlines background
- Flying over 70 countries
- Lifestyle in Dubai vs. U.S.
09:13 Entry into Real Estate and Early Struggles
- Initial move to San Diego
- First jobs and recruiter phase
17:59 - 27:32 Launching Skylight Realty
- Co-founding the company
- Vision and philosophy behind Skylight
- Assembling the right team
27:33 Systems, Scaling and Team Dynamics
- SOPs and the power of documentation
- Trust but verify approach
37:11 Mindset, Grit and Personal Growth
- The “Just Don’t Quit” mentality
- Learning through failure
46:04 Building a Life by Design
- Traveling while running a business
- Vision for the future of Skylight Realty
- Conclusion
Quotes:
"All you have to do to be successful is just not quit." – Gray Murphy
"You can’t trust everyone to do their job—verify everything." – Gray Murphy
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