How Mentorship and Community Helped Him Build His Real Estate Media Agency
From a tech job to entrepreneurship, Max shares his journey of overcoming challenges, learning on the fly, and finding success through community and mentorship.
ax鈥檚 journey is a powerful reminder that success doesn鈥檛 come from following a traditional path鈥攊t comes from embracing change, seizing opportunities, and pushing through challenges. What started as a simple introduction to real estate photography has grown into a thriving media company that empowers realtors to showcase their properties, build their personal brands, and stand out in a crowded market.
Max never saw himself as a business owner. "I never thought I could run a business," he says, reflecting on his initial doubts. His journey began when a friend invited him to shoot a real estate listing. Though the first attempt was far from perfect鈥"The house was poorly lit, and the result was really bad"鈥擬ax was hooked. He discovered an unexpected passion for real estate media, a field that would soon change the trajectory of his career.
But it was the layoffs of 2022 that truly set the stage for Max鈥檚 leap into entrepreneurship. Rather than seeking another corporate job, he made a bold decision. "Now is the time to just try it out," Max thought. With a strong belief in his newfound purpose, he went all-in on his real estate media venture.
Max鈥檚 business didn鈥檛 just grow鈥攊t thrived. What set him apart wasn鈥檛 just the stunning media services he provided, but the added value he offered realtors: coaching them on how to use social media effectively, helping them capture attention in just five seconds, and guiding them on how to truly connect with their audience. 鈥淪uccess is about being happy in what you do,鈥 Max says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 about creating opportunities for yourself and for others.鈥
Max emphasizes the importance of community in navigating entrepreneurship. "Finding mentors who have been there, who can guide you through the tough times, is invaluable," he notes. His three key lessons for entrepreneurs? Stay focused on what matters most, be willing to put in the work鈥攅ven if it鈥檚 free at first鈥攁nd surround yourself with a supportive community that pushes you to succeed.鈥
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Max is the owner of Envision Media, a real estate media agency based in Los Angeles that helps real estate agents market their listings through high-quality photos and videos.