Welcome back to "Doing Well by Doing Good," the podcast where we explore the intersection of success and social impact. In this episode, we have the pleasure to chat with Leslie Rouda Smith.

Leslie is a Realtor/Broker with Country Connection, a former president of the National Association of Realtors, and a Be Prepared. Be Ready nonprofit board member.

DISCUSSION POINTS

1. Community & Environmental Impact: How does management through sustainability and conservation impact the local community and environment in North Texas?
2. Experiences & Lessons Learned: What can young real estate professionals learn from Leslie's advice about buying land and the benefits of long-term investment?
3. Family Business Dynamics: The advantages and challenges of running a family business in the real estate industry, as highlighted by Leslie's experiences.
4. Sustainability in Real Estate: How does the concept of sustainability play a role in modern real estate, and what are some best practices that other real estate companies could adopt from Leslie's methods?
5. Education & Nature: What are the educational benefits for children visiting Leslie’s ranch, and how can other landowners create similar educational experiences?
6. Nonprofit Involvement: What motivated Leslie to join the board of the Be Prepared, Be Ready nonprofit, and how can professionals decide which nonprofit boards to get involved with?
7. Leadership and Impact: What leadership qualities and community-focused initiatives from Leslie’s term as National Association of Realtors president stand out, and how do they contribute to the philosophy of Doing Well by Doing?

LEARN MORE

To learn more about Leslie and her work, visit the her website at https://CountryConnection.com, and on Instagram @LeslieRoudaSmith

To learn more about the Be Prepared Be Ready nonprofit, and the Kits4Kids Initiative, visit their website at https://www.BePreparedBeReady.org, or on these social sites:

Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Networking on Owwll

To learn more about Howard Fox, visit his website at https://foxcoaching.com, or connect with Howard on LinkedIn

KEYWORDS

Leslie Rouda Smith, Country Connection, Do Well By Doing Good, Kits4Kids, Nonprofit Initiative, CommunityResilience, Crisis Management, Climate Change, Emergency Preparedness, Podcast Launch, Howard Fox

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