Say Yes to the Conversation: It Might Change Everything

What if the biggest opportunities in your life are the ones you’re currently saying no to?In this episode of the We Attitude Podcast, David sits down with Dawn Krause to unpack a journey that started out of pure necessity—raising three kids under two—and turned into building businesses, leading multiple market centers, and impacting thousands of lives.But this isn’t just a real estate story…This is about: The power of saying yes to the right conversations Why most people stay stuck (and don’t even realize it)  How to shift from doing everything to building through others  And the hard leadership lessons no one talks about From personal adversity to business breakthroughs, this conversation is packed with real, raw moments and practical takeaways you can apply immediately.If you’ve been playing it safe… this might be the conversation you need to hear. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why saying yes to the right conversations can change everything  The difference between having a job vs becoming a business owner  How partnerships actually work (and why most fail)  The hidden danger of being “too successful” too early  Why feedback is the fastest path to growth WHO THIS IS FOR Real estate agents looking to grow or scale  Entrepreneurs stuck in the “doing everything” phase  Leaders building teams or partnerships  Anyone feeling like they’re capable of more CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro: The Power of “We Attitude” 00:20 – From Therapist to Real Estate (Unexpected Start) 01:20 – 3 Kids Under 2… The Turning Point 02:10 – From Sales to Leadership & Building Market Centers 04:00 – The Shift From Hustling to Building a Real Business 05:30 – Why You Should Be the “Dumbest Person in the Room” 07:00 – Transferable Skills That Create Massive Success 10:00 – Scaling Impact: From 100 Clients to Thousands 11:45 – The Reality of Balance (And the Truth No One Says) 12:30 – Raising Kids With Autism & Perspective Shift 15:00 – Why Helping Others Changes Everything 16:20 – Say Yes to the Conversation (Game-Changing Principle) 17:30 – Stop Listening to the Wrong People 18:00 – “God Winks” & Recognizing Opportunity 20:30 – Growth in the Last 5 Years (What Actually Worked) 21:30 – Why Most Partnerships Fail (And How to Win) 23:00 – The Rule That Saved Their Partnership 24:30 – Hard Conversations & Radical Honesty 26:45 – How to Ask for (and Handle) Feedback 28:30 – Advice to Younger Self: Stop Chasing Outcomes 31:00 – Why Process > Results Every Time 32:30 – Final Advice: Stay Humble