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In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we sit down with Yovonne Kenny, Executive Vice President of Preferred Floor and Tile and co-founder of the first National Rental Home Council in the Carolinas. Yovonne is a trailblazer in real estate and flooring, with over a decade of experience in business development and leadership. She shares how strategic networking, mentorship, and bold decisions helped her rise from sales and marketing to leading Preferred Floor and Tile as a nationally recognized brand in a male-dominated industry.

We discuss goal-setting, authentic relationships, and aligning personal and professional growth. Yovonne shares insights on mentorship, leading Women in SFR, and empowering future female leaders. This episode is full of actionable tips for scaling your business and influence!

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:45 Yovonne's journey from sales to real estate

03:04 Finding inspiration from leaders in the industry

04:21 Setting goals and scaling as a leader

07:06 How to approach building relationships in any industry

10:08 Learning to lead as a female in a male-dominated industry

11:21 Women in SFR: The vision for mentorship and community impact

15:03 Scaling Preferred Floor and Tile into a national brand

17:13 What Women in SFR has in store for 2025

18:59 Why "Give, Give, Give" is Yovonne's guiding principle

19:25 The most influential people in Yovonne's professional journey

22:15 Helping your team grow with your business

23:55 The importance of partnering with the right trades

29:07 The benefits of learning from your competitors

Quotables

"I never chose real estate—it chose me. I just kept saying 'yes' to opportunities."

"Authentic relationships are built by giving without expecting anything in return."

"Give, Give, Give. The more value you provide, the stronger your network becomes."

Links

Mastering the Rockefeller Habits

https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Rockefeller-Habits-Increase-Growing/dp/0978774957

RCN Capital

https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast

https://www.instagram.com/rcn_capital/

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REI INK

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