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Party in the Margins
When I asked ChatGPT for a title recommendation to this blog section it recommended "Between the Lines." Which then reminded me how I live my life unscripted, or between the lines. Better yet, I remember how I always felt like I lived my life in the margins. I've always made it a party in those margins.
In this blog I hope to share my truths and unscripted advice on infusing your authentic self into your business and living a happier life. Along with some fun announcements and fabulous Press Releases along the way.
I've Been Named an Inman Community Leader
Inman just announced the inaugural class of Inman Community Leaders, and my name is on that list. Twenty-five people. Brokers, team leaders, luxury specialists, coaches, marketers. And one Marketing Performance Strategist from Nevada who spends most of his time telling people to stop performing and start being themselves. This isn't a new thing in my Inman adventures. It's the next thing. I was chosen as an Inman Ambassador in 2023 and have continued every year since. The pro
Jul 28
Share the Story, Skip the Prophecy
Recently I posted a quick reel about people sharing their experiences. In it, I stated the obvious: your experience is, in fact, your experience. It came after some reflection on something I've been talking about for years. Almost everything we pass along to each other runs through the filter of perception. Our perception belongs to us. It's closely held, deeply personal, and it is not the same for everyone. As humans we share plenty of similar experiences, but similar is not
Jun 24
Hiding Is a Habit — And It's Costing You
Most of us were taught, somewhere along the way, to make ourselves a little smaller. Not in those words exactly. It was subtler than that. A look. A silence. A room that got quiet when you shared too much. The lesson landed anyway: tone it down, blend in, stop making people uncomfortable. And so we did. Everyone is afraid to be who they actually are. The templates change with every generation — different pressures, different packaging — but the fear stays remarkably consisten
Apr 8
Do Not Outsource Your Judgement
How many times have you been told to stay away from someone? In business, it happens constantly. “She’s not very nice.” “He’s aggressive.” “They’re difficult.” Sometimes that warning is accurate. Sometimes it’s lifesaving. And sometimes it’s just gossip wearing a blazer. There’s a meaningful difference between avoiding actual toxicity and avoiding people who are simply… sharp, guarded, exhausted, or misunderstood. Those distinctions matter more than we like to admit, because
Mar 1
Resolve to Not Resolve
As we head into a new year, I keep circling back to a phrase that feels more honest than most of what this season asks of us: Resolve to not resolve. I’ve never really done New Year’s resolutions. Not because I’m resistant to growth or allergic to change, but because I learned early on that life doesn’t actually operate in clean page turns. There is no snap of the fingers where everything resets, no midnight hinge where the old you disappears and a fully formed new version ta
Jan 1
Do It Scared: Why Fear Can Be Your Invitation to Act
Fear isn’t always a stop sign. Sometimes it’s the signal that growth is knocking. I explain in my latest LinkedIn newsletter. Read on! It was July and we were standing at the base of a mountain. The guide told us we’d be riding the ski lift all the way to the top. I was thrilled. I had never ridden a ski lift before, and I’ve spent my whole life climbing mountains, so the idea of a free ride up felt like a gift. But as we waited, I noticed several people in our group were not
Nov 25, 2025
Zak Shellhammer Continues as Inman Ambassador for 2025
Zak Shellhammer, a Marketing Performance Coach, is honored to announce his continued role as an Inman Ambassador for the highly anticipated Inman Connect 2025 , first taking place in New York City this January 22-25, 2025. This marks Zak’s third consecutive year as an Ambassador, solidifying his position as a trusted leader and advocate within the real estate industry. As an Inman Ambassador, Zak joins a select group of real estate professionals from across the globe tasked w
Dec 27, 2024
Las Vegas REALTORS® Wraps Up Inaugural Year of Diversity Committee
Las Vegas, NV – December 16, 2024 – Las Vegas REALTORS® (LVR) proudly concluded the inaugural year of its Diversity Committee, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the real estate community. Under the leadership of inaugural Chair Zak Shellhammer (Marketing Performance Coach and Realtor at Allure Realty) and Vice Chair Toya Simon (Realtor at Urban Nest), the committee has established a robust foundation to address critical Fa
Dec 17, 2024
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