LJ HOOKER COMMERCIAL SOUTH SYDNEY
than talk , are smart and know when to push and when to roll over . Agents work with owners or principals who they can learn from , and earn more money with .”
He jokes that some of the agents he ’ s mentored over the years are now his direct competition , but insists Sydney ’ s a big enough market for them all to thrive .
“ It gives me a sense of pride to see them kick on and become successful in their own right ,” claims O ’ Brien . “ One of the nicest things was when I attended a wedding of an old colleague , who is now a brilliant agent and close friend .
“ During the wedding speech , his parents thanked me for providing such guidance , motivation and direction to their child ’ s career . As a father myself , that really meant a lot .”
O ’ Brien says that as well as attracting and mentoring more
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