Realty Life
Veteran realtor and industry leader Ken McLachlan talks with real people about their passions, their accomplishments and the moments that changed their lives. Realty Life is an inspirational and powerful look at how life turns and the journeys that follow.
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What a Half Century in Real Estate Taught Maury Dailey
In this episode of The Realty Life podcast, Ken sits down with real estate veteran Maury Dailey, whose nearly five-decade career has spanned everything from real estate development in Colorado to his current role as a managing broker in Florida.
Maury shares his journey from aspiring veterinarian to real estate leader, highlighting how discipline, consistency, and a service-first mindset are the true secrets to success in the industry.
He reflects on the lessons learned from working on high-profile developments, the importance of agent education, and his personal commitment to sobriety—an experience that has deepened his understanding of resilience and personal growth.
Listen For
12:38 – The Key to Real Estate Success: Discipline and Focus
Maury emphasizes that real estate isn’t complicated—it’s about staying disciplined, being consistent, and showing up every day. The biggest reason agents fail? They get distracted and lack focus.
16:34 – Advocating for Agents: The Condo Disclosure Law
Maury shares how he played a key role in passing a Florida law requiring condo disclosures to protect real estate agents and buyers—proving that taking initiative can create lasting industry change.
25:32 – The Future of Real Estate: Educating the Consumer
Maury believes that the next big opportunity in real estate is customer education. He’s developing video libraries and training resources to help buyers and sellers make informed decisions before they even speak to an agent.
Guest: Maury Dailey
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