Helping Others, Achieving More: Shannon Gordon’s Real Estate Journey
Release Date: 09/30/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode, Jenna sits down with Shannon Gordon, Lead Agent at Place Bulimba, to uncover her inspiring journey through more than two decades in real estate. Starting out in an admin role within her family’s business, Shannon worked her way through property management and business development before stepping into sales.
Shannon shares her experience navigating Melbourne’s rental industry during the pandemic, how her background in property management created a strong foundation for her transition into sales, and the journey that ultimately led her to becoming a Lead Agent. Today, Shannon thrives in a unique lead agent partnership with Mikaela Crone, where their collaborative approach has become a true point of difference in the marketplace.
Shannon’s philosophy is simple yet powerful: when we come from a place of genuinely wanting to help people, success will always follow.
You can find Shannon on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/shannongordon_place/
Property Career: https://www.instagram.com/propertycareer/
Life at Place: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatplace_/
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