We were lucky to catch up with Telesa Wright recently and have shared our conversation below.
Telesa , thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us today. We’re excited to dive into your story and your work, but first let’s start with a broader topic that might be stopping many of our readers from pursuing their dreams – haters, nay-sayers, etc. How have you managed to persist despite haters and nay-sayers that inevitably follow folks who are doing something unique, special or off the beaten path?
Combating words has been a life-long battle for me. My mother was a 14 year old girl when she gave birth to me and my father was a 30 year old married man. The situation in which I was brought into the world was the beginning of battling hateful, hurtful words.
From my perspective, my dad received very little consequences but my mother however was demonized. I heard so many negative things about my mom growing up, my heart would break for her.
I was told that I would be like her when I grew up’ it was not meant to be a compliment. Actually, I did have a child at 14 as well. Not to blame anyone for thinking so, but it was really clear to those around me that I would be a failure. No one expected much of me and I lived up to those expectations or lack there of. People were prone to lie on me, mistreat me, speak negatively and tell me what I couldn’t do. I didn’t have the guidance or resources but I knew I wanted more and I wanted to be better. I learned to use the negative energy as fuel to push forward.
Later in life after experiencing a small amount of success, I learned to listen to my whole heart instead of my broken heart. Allowing the words of others to push you forward is a good thing until it becomes the only thing that pushes you forward. A broken heart will lead you somewhere you never meant to go versus a whole heart will help you lean into your passions, love yourself, be kind to yourself and speak highly of yourself. I overcome others by overcoming myself. I learned that I am the only one I have something to prove too. People will hate you if you are doing well or if you are doing bad.
You will receive hate and misunderstanding from every direction sometimes, even from the ones who claim to love you most. You have to learn that their hate is inward and it has nothing to do with you so allow it to drop to the ground instead of taking root in your heart. Sometimes people will hate you because you remind them of who they are not. Love your self and others with abandon and the rest will fall in place.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I am the Co-Owner of a full-service Real Estate Brokerage in Olive Branch, Ms along side my husband Benjamin Wright. We are notably the first 100 percent Black-Owned Brokerage in Olive Branch, MS. Our emphasis is on customized services. Our customers and their needs are unique, so should their services be. We are guided by values, driven by purpose, and obsessed with vision.
We know and love Real Estate. With years of experience, local knowledge and invaluable relationships , Bespoke is your one stop shop for getting the deal done right the first time.
BeSpoke Realty formally known as Wright Team and Associates is making room for more like minded agents. We are opening our doors to other free-thinking, creatives. The next chapter of Bespoke will be our best chapter.
Personally, I am A Multi-Million Dollar Club Member with over 11 years of experience in real estate. I am a licensed realtor in Mississippi and Tennessee, I’ve attained my Certified Real Estate Team Specialist (C-RETS) certification to be of better service in my role of leader, manager, and team player in our practice. I am also Luxury Certified to which I attribute to my meticulous attention to detail and eye for quality. I find true fulfillment in helping other families discover their forever homes and create generational wealth through property investment.
Outside of real estate, I am a Story-Teller/ Inspirational Speaker and Author. I find purpose in volunteering in schools, community centers, churches, etc. I am also a member of BAAC, Byhalia Area Arts Council which satisfies my love for art and community. In my rare downtime, I enjoy woodworking, reading, writing, and handling DIY projects.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Over time, you will find that skills will be built in different stages but the ones that I would say is most impactful is
Emotional Intelligence, Listening Skills, and Organizational Skills. In the Real Estate Industry you will encounter every personality possible if you are a working agent. Marketing is considered one of the most valuable skills in this industry but I place Emotional Intelligence above marketing.
Regardless to your time in the industry, this is an invaluable tool. Realtors are people. Clients are people. We are in a people business which means that we will encounter conflict. We all have our baggage and some have yet learned to unpack it. If you possess emotional intelligence, you are ahead of the masses and will be better equipped to handle differences.
If you learn to listen, you will hear what the client is saying and what they are not saying. You are not just a Realtor, you sometimes have to help clients figure out what’s actually important to them and you can’t and won’t if you don’t listen.
You can be the best thing since sliced bread but if you do not have a system in place, your business will fall through the cracks. This is not to say that you have to be personally organized, there are many services tailored to Realtors specifically.
Improvement comes with being intentional, repetition, and time. Development is always a process. Don’t compare your seed with someone else’s harvest. Be patient with yourself and give yourself space to grow.
Who is your ideal client or what sort of characteristics would make someone an ideal client for you?
My ideal client is a qualified client lol. There are some personalities that don’t match; however I feel that we have a personality for every personality in our office. We don’t discriminate. We service anyone who is comfortable being serviced by us.
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