Leaving the Paycheck for Commission and Betting on Yourself

In this episode of Pouur Decisions, we sit down with Venessa Motaabbed, a Cleveland based realtor with Cali Home Pro powered by eXp Realty, to talk honestly about what it really means to leave a steady paycheck and go all in on yourself.Vanessa shares her journey from retail to real estate, the fear of commission based income, and the personal moment that pushed her to finally take the leap. We talk through the mistakes she made early on by joining the wrong teams, why culture matters more than brand recognition, and how finding the right people can change everything.The conversation also goes deeper into legacy, succession planning, and why business owners need to think beyond today’s deals. This episode is for anyone questioning their next move, feeling stuck in a job that no longer fits, or trying to build a business that lasts. Episode Show NotesTransitioning from retail to real estateThe fear of commission based incomeWhat finally pushed her to go all inLessons learned from joining the wrong teamsWhy support and culture matter more than big brandsBuilding an investor focused real estate teamThinking about legacy and long term planningMistakes that shaped her growthNetworking, community, and what’s nextEpisode Keywordsbusiness podcast entrepreneurship real estate careers commission based work career change stories women in business business decisions small business growth leadership conversations real estate investing personal growth stories