143: Brady Efting, Just Be Yourself, Denver Living Group @ Compass

Brady Efting's story is one of reinvention, self-awareness, and the quiet confidence that comes from finally being yourself. The co-founder of the Denver Living Group at Compass grew up a normal, sports-obsessed kid in small-town South Dakota, with stretches in the Colorado mountains and a childhood shaped by his parents' divorce and a lot of moving around. He'll tell you all that bouncing between towns, including twice in his freshman year, toughened him up and taught him how to connect with anyone.After a political science and psychology degree at the University of Northern Colorado, about four and a half years as a paralegal at a Vail real estate law firm, and a memorable failed attempt to open a bar in Spain, Brady moved to Denver, earned his teaching credentials, and spent six years teaching social studies. When that path ran its course, his wife Alejandra offered the nudge that changed everything: if you're not happy, why wait? He gave himself 90 days to close his first deal, leaned on mentors and his own database of former students' families, and never looked back.Twelve years later, Brady has built a business he's genuinely proud of, but the road there taught him something important. He spent time trying to operate like other successful agents before realizing his real edge was simply being the trustworthy, down-to-earth guy his friends and their families already knew. That authenticity became the foundation of everything, and eventually the basis for the Denver Living Group, the team he co-founded with Sam Newman.In this episode, Brady opens up about fatherhood and building his days around his son, Luca, why quitting drinking three years ago sharpened his mindset, the morning gym routine that anchors him, and the books and philosophies (give without keeping score, focus on what matters, let the rest go) that shape how he works. Above all, it's a warm, funny reminder that your success finds you once you're honest about who you are.And Brady's story… starts now!www.everettslending.com720-979-8742jimmy@everettslending.comIG: @jimmythesaint5280