Episode 12: Changing Lives, One Opportunity at a Time with Dawn Krause

In this episode of Realty Resilience, host Dave Nations is joined by powerhouse recruiter and business builder Dawn Krause. From therapist to top-producing real estate leader, Dawn shares how she scaled a team that serves over 200 families annually, owns multiple Keller Williams market centers, and now partners with Place to drive national growth—all while staying grounded in her mission to change lives through opportunity.

Dawn opens up about the pain points that pushed her to grow—from building a team out of necessity to partnering with fellow leader Tom Bosler, and eventually integrating with a national platform to unlock scale and systems. She shares what she looks for in talent (hint: it’s not just about production), how she handles over 6,000 recruiting appointments with purpose, and why trusting your partners and staying out of the short-term transactional grind can lead to long-term impact.

This conversation is filled with practical wisdom for agents, team leaders, and growth-minded professionals who want to build something that matters—and lasts.

Tips from Today:

Grow your business before trying to attract top talent—production creates influence.

Look for partners and team members who are hungry, humble, and intelligent.

Don’t keep score in partnerships—focus on trust, clarity, and shared vision.

Say yes to the conversation—you never know which opportunity could change everything.

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